Entirely Unrepentant
“Our country is being destroyed by stupid people,” former President Donald Trump declared during a CNN town hall tonight, shortly after he endorsed defaulting on the national debt. Trump remains…
Extremist rebellion fizzles, vote today on debt ceiling
The debt ceiling/budget bill worked out between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will hit the House floor Wednesday afternoon, in a massive blow to the Freedom Caucus…
‘There Will Be No Compromise’: DeSantis Responds to GOP Critics of Disney Fight in Campaign Kickoff | National Review
DeSantis blasted Republican critics who have argued that it was executive overreach and a violation of free-market principles.
The Abortion Absolutist
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Kevin McCarthy keeps talking about putting a ‘child’ to work
Even if we assume that McCarthy is speaking about an adult who lives with their parents, though, what he’s saying is misleading at best. The deal raises the age to…
Moscow Hit with Drone Attack for First Time Since Invading Ukraine | National Review
Ukraine denied responsibility for the attack.
A Bouncy, Fresh Brand of Trumpism
Vivek Ramaswamy is a tall man with tall hair. And last week, when he stood in front of a crowd in Iowa wearing a black T-shirt under a black blazer,…
Who won the debt limit negotiations? A fierce spin battle is currently underway
First up, the Bronx’s Rep. Ritchie Torres: x POTUS out-negotiated MAGA. Republicans demand: only 1-year debt limit extension.Deal: 2 years. Republicans demand: 10-year time frame for spending cuts.Deal: 2 years.…
Bud Light Faces ‘Hurricane Mulvaney’ Moment as Sales Drop for Sixth Straight Week | National Review
Rival brands including Coors Light and Miller Lite have reported a significant uptick in sales over the same period.
Why Biden Caved
The White House and Congress have not made much progress in their talks to avert an unprecedented, and potentially calamitous, national default that could occur as soon as early June.…