TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS
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Trump administration officials too often look less like an executive branch and more like a theater troupe that’s focused on putting on a good show.
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When the defense secretary said the conflict was “actually quite contained,” it was bizarre. Now it’s worse.
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When the defense secretary said the conflict was “actually quite contained,” it was bizarre. Now it’s worse.
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The president could have taken steps to make things better for his embattled attorney general nominee. He instead made matters worse.
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The president could have taken steps to make things better for his embattled attorney general nominee. He instead made matters worse.
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The Trump administration didn’t need another example of rank incompetence, but it stumbled onto one anyway.
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The Trump administration didn’t need another example of rank incompetence, but it stumbled onto one anyway.
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OTHER STORIES ON OUR RADAR
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- "Multiple state officials told NPR they fear these unverified numbers, or similar ones unveiled closer to the general election, could be used as a pretext for warrants to allow law enforcement to interfere in vote-counting. Several reviews in recent years have found that actual voting by noncitizens is extremely rare."
Trump's claims of 250,000 non-U.S. citizens on voter rolls leave some states baffled
(NPR)
- "Mr. Trump promised during his campaign for a second term that he would deliver free I.V.F. treatment for all, and access to it remains broadly popular with voters, including large majorities of Republicans. Many G.O.P. lawmakers have said they, too, believe in allowing access to I.V.F.
But some religious conservatives are deeply opposed to the method — which can involve creating multiple embryos and implanting only those that are considered viable — believing that it leads to the destruction of life. For that reason, leading anti-abortion groups generally oppose legislation that seeks to increase access to I.V.F.
The closed-door vote afforded Republican senators a chance to privately signal to those groups and the conservative voters who vehemently oppose I.V.F. that they are aligned."
(New York Times)
- "A year after forcing out many of its most experienced election-security specialists, a key federal cyber agency is now reassigning remaining staff into new roles.
The agency says the new liaisons are expected to “build trusted relationships” with state and local elected officials, according to an internal summary of the administration’s plans obtained by CNN."
Trump admin tries to rebuild election security infrastructure it gutted as midterms near
(CNN)
- "With the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, there are now stiffer requirements for insurance and reduced funding for state programs. About 10 million fewer people are expected to have health insurance in 2034, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office.
There were about 3 million fewer people enrolled through the health insurance exchanges in early 2026 than when the bill passed, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.
Since then, Republicans have failed to recover on the issue, with only a third of total voters approving of the Trump administration's handling of the cost of healthcare, according to KFF's most recent poll on the issue from April."
(NPR)
- "A few weeks earlier, the group, the Antwerp World Diamond Center, which handles most of the world’s rough diamonds and about half of its polished stones, had unveiled an 18-karat gold ring the size of a watch. The ring was encrusted with 321 diamonds and dozens of sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and it was a gift to Mr. Trump to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
The ring features two large diamond “Ts” on either side, and “45” and “47” — references to Mr. Trump’s presidential terms — ringed in diamonds in a Superman-style logo. On its interior is engraved, “Crafted in Antwerp for Donald John Trump.”"
How Diamonds, Paprika and Fertilizer Won Relief From Trump’s Tariffs
(New York Times)
- Republican nominee for Colorado governor:
""Hey demon or demons, you know my voice already, and you know by what authority I come to you," Marx told the evil spirits attached to Stacey, the podcast host."
Victor Marx hunts for demons, and votes, in the race for Colorado Governor — The ministry leader says casting off evil spirits is his greatest achievement, but his exorcisms have drawn questions and criticism.
(9News)
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