TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS
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In his first term, the president said he would “easily” reduce the debt, but he delivered the opposite results. In his second term, it’s much worse.
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“The American people deserve a full accounting of this gross misuse of their tax dollars,” two Democratic senators wrote.
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“The American people deserve a full accounting of this gross misuse of their tax dollars,” two Democratic senators wrote.
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In Democratic politics, the conversation has shifted rapidly from how, not whether, to overhaul the existing high court.
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In Democratic politics, the conversation has shifted rapidly from how, not whether, to overhaul the existing high court.
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Those wondering about the best course should trust the science, not bogus claims from Ted Cruz and Lisa McClain.
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Those wondering about the best course should trust the science, not bogus claims from Ted Cruz and Lisa McClain.
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OTHER STORIES ON OUR RADAR
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- "The steepest month-to-month drop in sentiment was among survey respondents who identify as Republicans, with their outlook now 19% below readings from just before the Iran war and at the lowest since the 2024 election."
Consumer sentiment dips, especially among Republicans
(Axios)
- "Ever since Donald Trump returned to the White House, his administration has taken a sledgehammer to anti-corruption efforts, destroying policy after policy dedicated to preventing bribery and money laundering in the country. But this week brought the biggest blow yet: The Treasury has obliterated a recent rule to deter devious shell companies, handily reopening the American economy to anyone looking to hide their illicit wealth."
(The Atlantic)
- Trump’s Gift to the Money Launderers — Treasury isn’t merely shutting down an anti-corruption database. It’s deleting the data so future investigators can’t use it.
(The Bulwark)
- Four Things State and Local Prosecutors Can Do to Combat Federal Corruption
(Just Security)
- "Six current and former Forest Service officials said the response was greater than what is typical for a fire of that scale that did not pose a significant threat to life or property."
Top Trump official asked for more aircraft to fight a small fire near his Idaho ranch
(Washington Post)
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