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Sydney Sweeney’s jeans and the GOP

Republicans have concluded that the only bad take is the one you don’t put on social media.
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media after arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Trump’s attack on Grassley driven by US attorney pick in New York

The president is broadly frustrated with Democrats delaying his nominees, but particularly irked about Jay Clayton, according to two people with direct knowledge.
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, R-IowaJonathan Ernst/Reuters

Beshear: Kentuckians ‘not worried about an autopen’

The governor spoke to Semafor about the Democratic Party, language, immigration, and winning.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.USA TODAY Network via Reuters

How Thune is running the machine McConnell built

The new Senate majority leader is also helping steer the party’s electoral ship. He talked to Semafor about how it’s going.
Senate Majority Leader John ThuneKent Nishimura/Reuters

Senate seeks a way out of confirmation purgatory

“Something’s got to give,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
John BoozmanAnnabelle Gordon/Reuters

Senate Republicans pitch Dems on exempting Trump from stock ban

The latest version of the bill provoked the president’s ire.
Gary PetersElizabeth Frantz/Reuters

Trump renews attacks on Powell after Fed decision

The US president called the Federal Reserve chief a ‘total loser’ in a post on Truth Social.

Democrats gain slight edge in party affiliation: Poll

The shift is wholly driven by more independents identifying as liberal.

Trump wades into stock ban furor as House tries for deal

The president has backed a ban on lawmaker trading, but Sen. Josh Hawley’s current legislation would also affect him.

More Senate Republicans back nuclear option on Trump nominees

Senators now see every Senate recess as a Trump nominee cliff that gives Democrats too much leverage.

Democrats struggle against Trump-waged redistricting battle

The president’s party wants to add five safe seats in a red state, and his opponents are still at odds over whether to bring a proverbial knife to the gunfight.

White House to preview crypto moves

Donald Trump’s second administration has already undone many of the crypto-related rules the Biden administration issued.

Why some Republicans aren’t joining Trump’s call for Fed rate cuts

Many party lawmakers aren’t fans of Chair Jerome Powell, but they’re more concerned about other policy shifts.

Conservatives pan Hawley tariff rebate proposal

Sen. Josh Hawley based his new bill to send $600 tariff rebate checks to Americans off of an idea from Trump, but it’s running into criticism from Republicans.

Despite starvation fears, Trump shows no sign of wider break with Netanyahu

The president talked about the devastation on the ground, but that may well be as far as his divide with Israel goes, according to allies and aides.

Poll: New York Dems side with Mamdani on Israel, Netanyahu

New York City’s Democratic primary voters overwhelmingly believe that Israel is “committing genocide” in Gaza.

Senate’s bipartisan housing bill faces uncertain fate

Trump’s fixation on housing as he pushes for lower interest rates does put pressure on Congress to pass something.

Senate sprints to recess

Republicans want a deal with Democrats on confirming nominees quickly.