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A Broken Congress Is What MAGA Always Wanted

By David Rothkopf

If they couldn’t shut down the government, they proved they could cripple the House of Representatives as a consolation prize.

 

Judge Tries to Stop Trump From Hiding His Money

By Jose Pagliery

Justice Arthur F. Engoron wants to make sure Trump doesn't shift around his assets to hide them from a judgment against the Trump Organization.

 

George Santos’ Ex-Treasurer Implicates Him in Guilty Plea

By Justin Rohrlich, Josh Fiallo

Nancy Marks detailed to a judge how she helped Santos submit bogus campaign finance reports to make it appear he had more donors than he actually had.

 

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Was Kevin McCarthy Actually Undone by Personal Grudges?

By Sam Brodey

McCarthy’s detractors acted as if they were taking a principled stand against the Speaker. What if it was actually just personal?

 

Leaked Video Shows Matt Gaetz Courting Corporate Megadonors

By Roger Sollenberger

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) says he’s fueled by small donations. A recent video obtained by The Daily Beast shows him holding an event with megadonors.

 

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Gold Bars Might Not Be Enough to Convict Bob Menendez

Despite the DOJ’s flashy press conference featuring gratuitous bling and accusations of rank corruption, nailing the New Jersey senator on corruption charges won’t be easy.

 

RFK Jr.’s Independent Run Has One Big Problem

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks like he’s going to run as an independent. That’s bad news for Trump, but it also may be bad news for RFK Jr.

 

Let's Imagine a World With Jim Jordan as House Speaker

Could a firebrand congressman so opposed to compromise even lead his own party?

 

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1.  Trump Discussed Nuclear Subs With Mar-a-Lago Member: Report

 LOOSE LIPS

The member in turn told at least 45 others about the details, including three former Australian prime ministers, ABC News reported.

 

2.  Trump Says He’s Down to Be House Speaker For ‘Short Period’

 OH, HOW GENREROUS

The former president is technically eligible for the position despite not being a lawmaker.

 

3.  Jackman to Be ‘Honest With Himself’ in New Memoir: Report

 TELL-ALL

The book’s unveiling comes just weeks after Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage.

 

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