Democrats all over the country are seizing on the spike in gas prices triggered by the war in Iran.
The cost of filling up a tank is adding to Democratic messaging about affordability, with voters already keenly concerned with the rising cost of living.
Trump has presented no evidence that he’s secured "over $18 trillion" in investments. Based on statements from various companies, foreign countries and the White House’s own website, that figure appears to be exaggerated, highly speculative and far higher than the actual sum.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch asked the administration’s lawyer whether Native Americans are considered birthright citizens under the Trump administration’s test. trib.al/SlPOfh4
“Ah, I think so, if they were lawfully domiciled here,” Sauer replied. “I’m not sure—I have to think that through.”
Donald Trump prides himself on his ability to strike a deal. But the real-estate mogul-turned-president’s trademark negotiating strategy has not worked with the government of Iran. ft.trib.al/wyEhXuG
The partial shutdown of the DHS that began on Feb. 14 is now the longest in U.S. history.
The public has mostly experienced the 46-day partial shutdown through hours-long TSA lines at airports, but most of the agency’s operations have continued. https://wapo.st/3NGkOi7
President Trump said the war in Iran is “very close” to completion, seeking to reassure Americans about his handling of a conflict that has roiled financial markets and jeopardized his political standing with American voters
Difficult to keep your stupid lies straight results in confusion for dumb orange man.
Think about that..
Zelenskyy says: Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, according to a summary of Ukrainian intelligence shared with NBC News. www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
President Trump spent five minutes of his Cabinet meeting boasting of his thrift with a story about negotiating for $5 personalized Sharpies.
The company that makes the permanent markers said the exchange never happened.
Trump ‘has no military way out of war and Iran has better cards’: Experts warn 15 point peace plan is doomed to fail
House Oversight Committee Democrats are seeking testimony from three private investigators who removed a trove of materials from Epstein’s mansion in Palm Beach, including several hard drives.
"We will identify every co-conspirator who shielded Epstein and hold them accountable.” trib.al/H0IHGZQ
The immigration enforcement machine that Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida built is starting to show cracks, weighed down by a crush of detainees crowding some jails and a set of growing concerns about aggressive tactics, even among some law enforcement officials.
Despite President Trump’s order to pay TSA workers “immediately,” airport screeners tell Forbes callouts will continue until they get a paycheck.
Hackers connected to the Iranian government accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email and posted materials — including photos and documents — taken from his account, a person familiar with the breach confirmed to CNN. https://cnn.it/3Q4X9Za
Traveling by plane anywhere is bad right now, but it hurts more when you’re in the worst airport in America, @elcush.bsky.social writes:
Good morning, Asia. While you were sleeping, one of our most-read stories was about the growing scepticism around Benjamin Netanyahu’s war aim to erode the Islamic republic’s hold on power.
How could this shape the next phase of the conflict? ft.trib.al/DjMzFVf
The presidential version of Barney.
So close:
VoteVets was proud to lead the way by supporting Emily Gregory and Brian Nathan. Both of these candidates showed how you win in red seats. You need the right candidate, message and outreach. VoteVets won’t get tired of leading the way to victory.
New poll from @gelliottmorris.com has Trump's approval at 37%, Dems leading the generic House matchup by 49-43, and majorities rejecting the basic premises of Trump's war.
Elliott came on our podcast and explained all these numbers. It's an illuminating chat. Enjoy:
newrepublic.com/article/2081...
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The worst part about this is that Bezos really does not seem to care. Instead of selling, he's holding the Post (and the very good reporters left) hostage.
"In other words, members of Congress will be treated like all flying passengers until the funding issue is resolved."
www.huffpost.com/entry/delta-...
Investigators said they wanted to interview an air traffic controller who was juggling another emergency in the run-up to the crash at New York's LaGuardia airport.
A military cargo plane with 121 people, most of them soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off, killing at least 66, the head of Colombia’s armed forces says.
I will say this forever but ICE is both an ethnic cleansing machine and an ideological terror machine. It is entirely built as an extralegal goon squad that only cares about fealty to the regime.
Not the best time for Big Oil.
Or actually, they'll be happy with higher prices, it's the rest of us who lose.
NEW: Lawyers seek full Fifth Circuit review of mandatory immigration detention decision.
A 2-1 panel of the Fifth Circuit sided with the Trump admin in February — splitting with the vast majority of judges to consider the matter. Now, an attempt to reverse that.
Read the document at Law Dork:
