Newsletter Archive

March 2026

Noem Has Delayed Disaster Aid: Report

Good evening. The Senate on Wednesday evening voted down a bipartisan resolution to block further military strikes against Iran by requiring congressional approval for any U.S. hostilities there. The measure failed by a margin of 47 to 53…

Congress Considers Extra Defense Funding as Iran War Expands

Four days into the war in Iran and across the Middle East, President Trump said today that someone from within the decapitated Iranian regime might the best choice to lead the country once the military operation there is finished, but…

February 2026

FEMA Warns of Dwindling Disaster Aid Fund

Happy Friday! On this date 75 years ago, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. It limits a president to two elected terms in office. Here's your evening update.

Trump’s ‘War on Fraud’ Targets Minnesota’s Medicaid

Happy Thursday! As the Senate wraps up its work for the week, the Department of Homeland Security shutdown is about to reach the two-week mark with no sign of progress toward a resolution - or even a next step in negotiations between the…

Trump’s New Tariff Kicks In, but Not at His Promised 15%

Good evening. President Trump is set to deliver a State of the Union address at 9 p.m. ET tonight and if you're going to watch, prepare to settle in for a while. "It's going to be a long one because we have so much to talk about," Trump…

Trump Threatens Countries That ‘Play Games’ on Tariffs

Happy Monday from a snow-covered New York! President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address tomorrow at a time when the state of his presidency is shaky: His approval ratings are dismal, the Supreme Court just struck down many…

Supreme Court Hits Trump Where It Hurts

Good evening. President Trump's economic agenda suffered a major defeat today as the Supreme Court struck down his "Liberation Day" tariffs. Here's what you need to know.

Trump Says US Will Contribute $10 Billion to His Board of Peace

Happy Thursday! President Trump went down to Georgia today, where he told a crowd of supporters that his tariffs are working and concerns about inflation are largely a thing of the past. "Do you notice, what word have you not heard over…

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom Clash Over Billionaire Tax

Good evening. It's Day 5 of the DHS shutdown and, well, nothing much has changed between the two sides. But read on to find out how the shutdown is starting to take a toll and how Democrats are fighting among themselves about a proposed…

Dems Send Counteroffer, but DHS Shutdown Grinds On

Happy Tuesday! The Trump Organization has filed to trademark the use of the president's name on airports and related items found at airports, such as shuttle services, lounges, umbrellas and luggage. The company reportedly says the…

DHS Shutdown Starts Tonight ... and May Not End for a While

Happy Friday! On this date five years ago, President Trump, out of office following his first term and a failed re-election bid, was acquitted by the Senate at his second impeachment trial. He was accused of inciting the January 6, 2021,…

Homeland Security to Shut Down as Lawmakers Depart Without a Deal

Happy Thursday! Trump border czar Tom Homan said today that the administration is ending its aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Homan said that the operation, which resulted in more than 4,000 arrests as well as weeks of…

Trump Makes a Shocking Offer on Infrastructure Funding

Lots of startling news today! A social media post by President Trump that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes was deleted after widespread criticism, including rare rebukes from Republican…

Trump Admin Makes It Easier to Fire Thousands of Federal Workers

TrumpRx, the Trump administration's central hub for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical sales just launched. The site is a key part of Trump's effort to lower prescription drug prices, which has been a central element of his response to…

Dems Demand ‘Dramatic Changes’ in DHS Funding Deal

Trump administration border czar Tom Homan announced an immediate drawdown of 700 immigration agents from Minneapolis, leaving a federal force of about 2,000 agents and officers in Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey…