Platner didn’t get this far without having notable political talent. He’s good on the stump and has a message that has built a loyal base of support. But will his past end his rise before it reaches Washington? https://t.co/gzPy3bqWGm
From "Three Amigos" to uneasy neighbors. The World Cup, billed as an event that would unify the continent, has become a lot more politically fraught in the past year. https://t.co/49Dn3jvSZt
Trump becoming the central act of the "Great American State Fair" in Washington makes perfect sense. There's nothing he likes more than being in the spotlight - and the nation's 250th birthday celebrations could be the biggest stage he's had yet.
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I'm seeing a lot of coverage framing Paxton's victory over Cornyn as another sign of Trump's endorsement power. Paxton was going to win with or without Trump. If anything, Trump was following his base, not leading it. https://t.co/CtX4LBibVM
Trump is purging uncooperative Republicans from Congress, but he may have created a YOLO/DGAF caucus for the rest of the year. Ousted Senator Bill Cassidy's vote to advance a war powers resolution on Iran highlights the risk for the president. https://t.co/M9M837xT8H
Unlike Republicans Bill Cassidy, Thomas Massie or Liz Cheney, longtime Texas Senator John Cornyn never had a clear break with Trump. In the end, that didn't save him. https://t.co/sYQvM0AcFm
NEW: Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) reacts to President Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton:
“I don't understand it. He is an ethically challenged individual. John Cornyn is an outstanding senator and deserved, in my judgment, the president's support, obviously it's the president's call, but I'm disappointed that he did it.”
That Thomas Massie is in what looks like a toss-up race given that he's faced the full Trump-MAGA whirlwind is already noteworthy. On Tuesday, we'll find out if he gets a moral victory - or a real one. https://t.co/WtlcGepsfF
The redistricting fight will help Republicans - but unless the political headwinds shift, Democrats still have the upper hand in the fight for control of the House this November. https://t.co/gS9Qsn3Rkn
@PaulaDonaghue Of the monuments, my favorite is FDR - although you can easily walk around the tidal basin from there to Jefferson, too. And the US Capitol visitor center is easy to access - and you can get tours inside the main building.
Graham Platner isn't a conventional candidate, but he was cruising in the Democratic race. Now he gets a chance to take on Susan Collins - a juggernaut in Maine politics for decades. https://t.co/trCSZWmfDd
King Charles III's visit to the US was meant to be a celebration – of America's 250th anniversary, of enduring Anglo-American ties and of the "special relationship". But it has also been billed as a rescue mission.
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Trump spent Saturday night watching Ultimate Fighting cage matches in Miami. Despite their ferocity, they have set rules and time limits, and end with a clear winner and a loser.
It's the kind of clarity that the Iran war may never provide.
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Donald Trump wrote that they were "stupid people" and that "nobody cares about them".
He then spent the next 372 words in a Truth Social post on Thursday afternoon talking about them. https://t.co/FHJka4do1A
Trump demanded Iranians open Hormuz - and they did. But the way he went about it risks permanent damage to the US and leaves many of the stated American war goals in doubt. https://t.co/804SnFTzqc