Governor Gavin Newsome has new merch and you might need to do a double take to make sure you're not seeing something else. Quote, "Nuome was right about everything on a red cap." Quote, "Trump is not hot on a tank top and a Bible, which Newsome claims has already sold out. It's certainly amusing, but are people buying the message or just the merch?" Joining us now, Seore politics reporter Dave Wagel, former Senator Heidi Highamp, and Tim Miller are all still with us. Senator, I like your smile on this.You c ...

America’s capital city is particularly vulnerable to the president. We explain why, for MAGA, the politics of beating up Washington are irresistible https://t.co/fslMQHlcDfPhoto: Reuters https://t.co/7aodlPPEky ...

Bill Pulte captured Donald Trump’s attention and regained MAGA hero status with just one X post aimed at the Fed’s Lisa Cook. https://t.co/m6KqJYIfkj ...

US Academia & "Wokeness" - The report identifies US universities as primary sources of "wokeness," describing it as a "cancer" and suggesting state power as a potential countermeasure [1][2] - The report warns against indiscriminate application of state power ("chemotherapy"), as it could harm healthy aspects of academia, particularly STEM fields [3][4] - The report acknowledges "wokeness" has infiltrated STEM, especially medicine, but emphasizes the presence of remaining healthy elements [5] - The report highlights the risk of losing valuable individuals like mathematician Terry Tao if distinctions aren't made between moderate and far-left academics [6][8] Potential Consequences of Disrupting US Academia - The report entertains the idea that dismantling the Western university system could be beneficial, citing the export of problematic ideologies [7] - The report acknowledges the difficulty and time-consuming nature of distinguishing between "innocent" and "guilty" faculty [8][10] - The report warns that dismantling US academia could lead to China filling the void, potentially shifting global leadership in science and technology [11][14] Historical Parallels & Tradeoffs - The report draws a parallel to the early 1900s, when scientific leadership shifted from Europe to America due to internal conflicts [13] - The report suggests a similar shift is occurring now, with science decentralizing to the Internet and recentralizing in Asia, particularly China [14] - The report frames the potential destruction of US academia as a tradeoff, comparing it to actions taken to end communism or save the world from "Western leftism," even at the expense of American power [15][16]

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Political Landscape & Strategy - The Democratic party is seeing momentum in its progressive wing, potentially problematic in off-year elections as it may not align with the majority of the country [1] - Democrats are encouraged to exploit the Republican Congress passing large spending bills with tax cuts for billionaires and multinational corporations, framing it as a conservative, centrist, liberal, and progressive issue [6] - Some Democrats are adopting Trumpian tactics, but this style may not be universally effective and could backfire [11][12] - Message matters, but the messenger is also important; charismatic progressive politicians are breaking through [9] - Traditional political labels may be losing their relevance, and progressives are connecting with voters not typically considered progressive [10] Economic Concerns & Impact - Redistricting could allow Republicans to gain 5 to 10 seats, which is deeply meaningful [1] - Inflation is a major concern; if tariffs are passed on to consumers in home goods, groceries, and autos, it will be problematic for the Republican party [1] - The rich are getting richer, while the poor are not, and the tax bill favors the wealthy [16][17] - The growth in portfolios is primarily benefiting big tech companies, further enriching those who are already wealthy [17][18] - The national debt is projected to increase by $20 trillion over the next decade, five times the $4 trillion accumulated in the first 220 years of the republic [23]

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Political Analysis - The article discusses Laura Loomer's attack on RFK Jr, framing it as a MAGA feud [1] - The article is about the latest developments in the conflict within the MAGA movement [1]

Trump is continuing to not hire the best people. The administration is tapping a MAGA loyalist for the top job at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You see him there, EJ Antony, Project 2025 contributor, an economist at the ProTrump Heritage Foundation, who Steve Bannon urged Trump to nominate after Trump fired the previous jobs data chief because he didn't like the data, accusing her of manipulating stats without offering any evidence.Anton Tony has been a vocal critic of the agency and said this right befor ...