Study debunks Democratic delusion

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Jul. 02, 2025 THE LATEST Elon Musk's feud with Trump threatens the entire GOP By Zeeshan Aleem Elon Musk's feud with Trump threatens the entire GOP By Zeeshan Aleem Elon Musk's feud with President Donald Trump is heating up again — and the richest person in the world is threatening to try to take down the entire Republican Party. Musk is fiercely opposed to Trump's megabill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday and is now headed to the House. He sees it as a "disgusting abomination" that will saddle the U.S. with debt.   On Monday, Musk launched an all-out offensive against the bill on X, suggesting he would seek vengeance against the GOP if it passes the bill. He even threatened to primary Republicans en masse: "Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame! And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.   "It's hard to know how much bite may lie behind Musk's bark. But whatever decision Musk makes, it's remarkable to see him evolve from the GOP's biggest donor and unofficial co-president to a loud-mouthed aspiring saboteur of Trump's legislative agenda.   This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES RYAN TEAGUE BECKWITH A new study disproves Democrats' most cherished delusion Even if everyone voted, Democrats wouldn't necessarily win. Read more. STEVE BENEN Paramount to pay $16 million to settle with Trump in CBS News '60 Minutes' lawsuit The question was less about whether Paramount would settle with Trump, and more about how much his lawyers would accept. Read more. DAVID S. COHEN  The conservative wing of the Supreme Court just gave Democrats a potent weapon They need to force the court's hand by using the conservative majority's supposedly neutral rules to push their own agenda. Read more.  JA'HAN JONES Tom Homan downplays deaths in ICE detention centers as numbers grow Asked about the recent death of a 75-year-old man in ICE custody, Trump's deportation czar gave a chilling response. Read more.  TOP VIDEOS DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs case WATCH NOW ALL IN 'Why the hell did you vote for the bill?': GOP senator slammed for megabill whiplash WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Trump at White House next week WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS 'Absolute political theatre': Florida state senator slams Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' visit WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC Nicolle Wallace is sitting down with some of the smartest, funniest, and wisest people she knows in her chart-topping podcast, "The Best People with Nicolle Wallace." This week, she speaks with best-selling author Glennon Doyle and American soccer legend Abby Wambach on how putting our bodies into uncomfortable places is the antidote to the dehumanization of immigrants, and why fighting for democracy needs to be a team sport. Listen now, and subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening, and bonus content. Go beyond the headlines with the MSNBC app. Read, listen and watch live breaking news and analysis, anytime, anywhere. Download the MSNBC app now.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE