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6h ago

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 3.14.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
An automated teller machine (ATM) outside a Silicon Valley Bank branch in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 13, 2023.
An automated teller machine (ATM) outside a Silicon Valley Bank branch in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 13, 2023.
8h ago

Believe it or not, Santos files paperwork for possible 2024 race

A few months ago, George Santos signaled his intention to step down after one term. Now, the prolific liar is starting to move in the opposite direction.
Rep. George Santos in Washington, DC on Jan. 4.
Rep. George Santos in Washington, DC on Jan. 4.
10h ago

Prosecutors don’t like Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 coverage, either

Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 coverage hasn’t just drawn fire from lawmakers, journalists, and the Capitol Police. Federal prosecutors aren't pleased, either.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Fox News host Tucker Carlson leaves the stage after talking about 'Populism and the Right' during the National Review Institute's Ideas Summit at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. Carlson talked about a large variety of topics including dropping testosterone levels, increasing rates of suicide, unemployment, drug addiction and social hierarchy at the summit, which had the theme 'The Case for the American Experiment.'
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Fox News host Tucker Carlson leaves the stage after talking about 'Populism and the Right' during the National Review Institute's Ideas Summit at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. Carlson talked about a large variety of topics including dropping testosterone levels, increasing rates of suicide, unemployment, drug addiction and social hierarchy at the summit, which had the theme 'The Case for the American Experiment.'
11h ago

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.14.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Former President Donald Trump in Davenport, Iowa, on March 13, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump in Davenport, Iowa, on March 13, 2023.
12h ago

Texas’ abortion ban sparks two very different kinds of lawsuits

Two important lawsuits about Texas' abortion ban are now pending: one filed by women who were denied abortions, another by a man targeting his ex-wife.
A surgical room at an abortion clinic in Texas
A surgical room at an abortion clinic in Texas
14h ago

Despite reality, Trump blames Pence for Jan. 6 violence

Donald Trump blaming Mike Pence for the Jan. 6 riot is bonkers, but I’m curious whether the former president realizes he's taking a risk with such talk.
Image: Donald Trump, Mike Pence
Image: Donald Trump, Mike Pence
15h ago

The problem(s) with DeSantis’ new line on abandoning Ukraine

Ron DeSantis is now aligned with the growing contingent of his party that would abandon Ukraine and allow Putin to take control of our allied democracy.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters at a campaign
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters at a campaign
15h ago

Why Republicans’ fixation on ‘woke’ banking is so unsettling

The more Republicans whine incoherently about "woke" banks, the more we're reminded how unprepared they are to take policymaking seriously.
Customers exit Silicon Valley Bank headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on March 13, 2023.
Customers exit Silicon Valley Bank headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on March 13, 2023.
1d ago

Monday’s Mini-Report, 3.13.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
President Joe Biden speaks about the banking system in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 13, 2023.
President Joe Biden speaks about the banking system in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 13, 2023.
1d ago

Why the House Freedom Caucus’ right-wing budget plan matters

The Freedom Caucus has come up with a debt ceiling hostage note. The challenge for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: What happens when their demands go unmet?
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., speaks alongside members of the House Freedom Caucus at the Capitol on March 10, 2023.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., speaks alongside members of the House Freedom Caucus at the Capitol on March 10, 2023.
1d ago

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.13.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 17, 2020.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 17, 2020.

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