Trump Fires Back After WSJ Op-Ed Labels Him A ‘Sucker’ In Iran Talks Dispute
President Donald Trump forcefully pushed back Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal editorial described him as a “sucker” in ongoing negotiations with Iran, escalating a public clash over U.S. strategy in the region. The criticism came in an op-ed by Journal editorial writer Elliot Kaufman, who argued that Tehran has repeatedly secured concessions from the […]
GOP Defectors Help Democrats Stall Trump Deportation Agenda
In case you hadn’t heard, 10 Republican congressional representatives, two of whom I know fairly well from Miami, were critical to passing a Democrat-led bill in the House to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians in the United States. One of the Miami Republicans, Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), sponsored the bill. But the Dignity […]
Virginia Voters Approve New Congressional Map Favoring Democrats
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday allowing the state legislature to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a move expected to significantly reshape the state’s political landscape. With most votes counted, the measure passed by roughly 51.5% to 48.5%, reflecting a sharply divided electorate. Support was driven […]
DOJ Charges Southern Poverty Law Center With Paying Hate Groups
The U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging fraud and money laundering tied to its handling of funds connected to extremist groups. According to a statement from the DOJ, a federal grand jury in Alabama returned an indictment charging the organization with 11 counts, including wire fraud, making […]
University Of Kentucky Recruiter Says DEI Is ‘Essential’ – Despite State Ban
The University of Kentucky is still promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even though state legislators passed House Bill 4 last year, imposing a statewide ban on DEI programs in public colleges and universities. Schools and programs that are keeping DEI alive continue to rely on the excuse that their accreditation body’s standards require it. […]
Netflix & The Obamas Part Ways
Higher Ground Productions, the media company founded by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, will not renew its production agreement with Netflix when the current deal expires at the end of 2026, bringing an eight-year partnership to a close. The agreement, signed in 2018, gave Netflix a “first-look” arrangement on Higher Ground’s projects and was reported […]
NYC Mayor Says He Never Intends To Run For President
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is not focused on the national political landscape and has no plans to seek higher office, although his policy agenda and political profile continue to draw attention beyond his constituency. In an interview on Meet the Press, Mamdani was asked by host Kristen Welker whether he would […]
Morning Brief: Ceasefire Abroad, Ethics Battles At Home
Good morning. Washington is waking up to a mix of fragile diplomacy abroad and mounting accountability battles at home. An open-ended ceasefire with Iran underscores uncertain global stability, while Congress faces renewed scrutiny over ethics and misconduct. Together, these stories reflect a system balancing pressure without clear resolution. An Open-Ended Ceasefire Keeps Pressure on Iran—Without […]
Why ‘5 Senators Can Oust Thune’ Is A Dangerous Lie
There is a slogan circulating on 𝕏 that has the shape of a strategy but none of the substance. It says that five Republican senators can, if they simply summon the courage, force a vote that removes John Thune as majority leader. The slogan is seductive because it promises a small act with a large […]