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Nate Schatzline is advising Greg Abbott on election integrity after promoting Stop the Steal.
Teddy Wilson@reportbywilson.bsky.social · yesterdayHe Sees Politics as a Spiritual Battle Against Demonic Forces. Now He’s Advising the Governor.
New: People Not Politicians, the group behind the petition, plans to file lawsuit in response to Hoskins' finding of insufficiency for certification
Republicans supporting Colorado's extremely unique Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx stick horns on the head of his Jewish, Democratic opponent.
Colorado Republicans Attack Jewish Gov Candidate With AI ‘Cartoon Devil Horns’ Graphic
Colorado Republicans are using an image showing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser...
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Between the lines of this morning piece is that I'm sort of dreading the reality that whatever happens tonight, and then whatever happens in November, we may be talking about Michigan for years and years. A sort of Senate-level version of the 2016 Democratic primary and presidential race.
Tuesday’s Big Contest in Michigan, and a Lower-Profile One in Kansas
Two Elections to Watch Tonight One critique of Democrats that has stuck...
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Something about that seat man – Edwards' predecessor was the scandal-ridden Madison Cawthorn. Texts that will make you physically uncomfortable, personalized Adam Sandler puzzles, "approximately 30" types of ice cream ahead (if you dare): talkingpointsmemo.com/news/house-e...
Bizarre Texts, Gifted Guns, 30 Types of Ice Cream: Rep. Faces Censure Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee on Monday recommended that Rep. Chuck Edwards...
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Gross, weird and sad.
Kate Riga@kateriga.bsky.social · 2d agoSomething about that seat man – Edwards' predecessor was the scandal-ridden Madison Cawthorn. Texts that will make you physically uncomfortable, personalized Adam Sandler puzzles, "approximately 30" types of ice cream ahead (if you dare): talkingpointsmemo.com/news/house-e...
ICYMI: Democrats and a couple of Republicans included a significant provision in their CR that would delay the Trump White House and the OMB from finalizing a grantmaking rule change it proposed in May.
TPM@talkingpointsmemo.com · 2d agoEarlier this year, the OMB proposed a rule that seeks to modify how grant award decisions are made, allowing them to be made by political appointees and based on political calculations.
Trump's Truth API -- which will sell faster access to his market-moving social media posts to Wall Street -- went live this weekend. Subscriptions are $100,000. The service has already raised 🚨 about potential insider trading issues. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/senator...
Senators Urge SEC to Investigate Truth Social Plan to Sell Access to Wall Street
Two influential Senate Democrats are pushing back on the nearly unfathomable idea...
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Truth Social’s Audacious Plan to Sell Banks Early Access to Trump’s Posts Goes Live talkingpointsmemo.com/the-brief/tr...
Truth Social’s Audacious Plan to Sell Banks Early Access to Trump’s Posts Goes Live
The ‘Depraved Essence of Insider Trading’ An API built by Truth Social,...
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Truth Social reengineers its business model to make money off the fact that Trump's posts move markets
Truth Social’s Audacious Plan to Sell Banks Early Access to Trump’s Posts Goes Live
The ‘Depraved Essence of Insider Trading’ An API built by Truth Social,...
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I'm tired of people who feel threatened by the DSA controlling the discourse about it, because even though I'm not a member, I can recognize that the DSA's good for all of us and for the Democratic Party
The DSA is Good for the Democratic Party
Ever since the New York congressional primaries in June, there’s been a specter haunting the political discourse — the specter of the…
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Right-wing content creators are turning on Trump and each other as their audiences decrease. I wonder too if part of that falling audience is just the fracturing of attention and broader disillusionment with politics the left has seen for awhile. Now it's coming for the right.
TPM@talkingpointsmemo.com · 5d agoThe world of right-wing influencers is fraying amid feuds and declining audience numbers.
Elizabeth Warren wants an investigation into Truth Social's mind-boggling plan to offer early access to Trump's posts to institutions willing to pay.
Senators Urge SEC to Investigate Truth Social Plan to Sell Access to Wall Street
Two influential Senate Democrats are pushing back on the nearly unfathomable idea...
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Trump's latest ham-fisted attempt to make the Senate do what he wants.
The Brief: Trump Threatens Thune’s Job in Renewed Bid to Suppress the Vote
Good morning. It was great to meet all of you who came...
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I'm still inclined to think Cornyn will eventually cave on this but he is dragging it out in an interesting and for me unexpected way.
TPM@talkingpointsmemo.com · last wk.Opposition from even one Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee would tank Blanche’s chance at confirmation.
Juicy and Hilarious New Details About Trump’s Crusade Against Comey
Juicy and Hilarious New Details About Trump’s Crusade Against Comey
Comey Offers Judge an Easy Way Out In new court filings last...
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There's this irony at the center of a lot of SAVE Act coverage, including ours: The legislation is incredibly dangerous. But Trump's all-encompassing push to pass it is undermining Republicans' ability to get much done in Congress, despite their total control of government.
The Brief: Trump’s Fixation on the SAVE Act Has Become a Defining Force in American Politics
How to Think About the SAVE Act The SAVE America Act is...
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Rarely does a picture capture an awkward dynamic so perfectly.
John Light@johnalight.bsky.social · last wk.Thune, again and for now, tries to keep Trump's expectations for his big voter suppression bill realistic.
Thune, again and for now, tries to keep Trump's expectations for his big voter suppression bill realistic.
The Brief: Majority Leader Thune Tries to Dismiss Trump’s Latest SAVE Act Demands
‘Yeah, That’s Not Going to Happen’ Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD)...
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Trump continues to squander his congressional majority by blowing up everything both chambers try to do with demands that they pass the SAVE Act. Now he's trying to prevent the Senate from taking its beloved August recess.
Senate Poised to Once Again Collapse Into Chaos Over SAVE Act
President Donald Trump on Monday morning called on Senate Majority Leader John...
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Part of the challenge of covering corruption and scandal during this administration is that so much is out in the open. But rarely do you see the administration own up to it in court this openly, saying that, yes, we did withhold funds from only Democratic-voting states.
The Brief: Trump Admin Concedes a Blunt Truth About Russ Vought’s OMB
Hello there. We’re back after a week away. Administration Explains to Court...
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Trump administration makes explicit in court documents that it's cutting/impounding funding for federal programs in — specifically — blue states.
The Brief: Trump Admin Concedes a Blunt Truth About Russ Vought’s OMB
Hello there. We’re back after a week away. Administration Explains to Court...
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I’m on vacation for a week and will probably mostly stay off of here 🫡
It's becoming a cliche, but we're getting a Watergate every day.
Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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“When you don’t have enforcement of the rules and regulations, when there are different legal outcomes for the president than there would be for any other market actor that acted this egregiously [...] it becomes hard to hold anyone accountable.”
Truth Social’s New Plan to Make Money May Be ‘Egregious,’ But Will Face Little Oversight
By now, you may have heard that the company behind Truth Social,...
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Make today the day you do this.
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