Friday’s Mini-Report, 6.2.23
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Team Trump reportedly can't find doc referenced in audio recording
Donald Trump was recorded referencing a sensitive document he took from the White House. His lawyers reportedly can’t find it. That’s ... not ideal.
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Trump isn’t done trashing former members of his White House team
Donald Trump has faced unprecedented rebukes from members of his former team, but it turns out that they’re also facing unprecedented rebukes from him.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.2.23
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Unlike Trump, Pence no longer has to worry about classified docs case
Mike Pence no longer has to worry about an investigation into classified documents he inadvertently took. Donald Trump has reason to be envious.
Why the sudden Kevin McCarthy hype is difficult to take seriously
As some commentators celebrate House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s “virtuoso performance” on the debt ceiling, this is a parade in need of some rain.
With bipartisan breakthroughs, Biden succeeds where Trump failed
Donald Trump might’ve told voters he knew how “get people in a room” and reach bipartisan deals, but it’s Joe Biden who’s actually delivered on the goal.
Job growth easily exceeds expectations with blockbuster May totals
The economy has now created more than 13.6 million jobs since January 2021 — more than double the combined total of Trump’s first three years in office.
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The crisis is over for now, but the debt ceiling still needs to go
Has the nation managed to avoid a default? Yes. Is this an “all’s well that ends well” situation? No.
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 6.1.23
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Team Trump not done with bogus line on Obama, classified docs
Nearly a year later, Team Trump is still claiming there's some meaningful parallel between how Barack Obama and Donald Trump handled classified materials.
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.1.23
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
McCarthy says a bit too much about the point of his new ‘commission’
According to Kevin McCarthy’s assessment, Joe Biden wouldn’t let Republicans go after Social Security and Medicare. It's why he wants a new "commission."
Tuberville’s military adviser resigns amidst blockade controversy
A former food critic who’s served as Tommy Tuberville’s top military aide has resigned. It's worth appreciating the details that led him to quit.
Trump’s docs case complicated by behind-the-scenes tapes
Investigators have a recording of Trump talking about a classified document he took. That evidence is not good for his defense.
As House advances budget deal, there are plenty of lessons learned
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that “more than 95%” of his GOP conference was “very excited” about the debt ceiling agreement. His math was a bit off.
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.31.23
Today’s edition of quick hits.
DeSantis eyes repeal of Trump’s only bipartisan accomplishment
By vowing to undo the First Step Act, Ron DeSantis isn't just slamming Donald Trump, he's also hitting his ostensible Republican allies in Congress.
GOP’s Chris Stewart to resign his seat in Congress
Rep. Chris Stewart might not be immediately recognized by a national audience, but as congressional resignations go, his departure is a significant one.
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