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| | | WHAT WE'RE WATCHING | | 🏫 Trump vowed to defund schools allowing "illegal protests." President Trump announced he would cut off federal funding to educational institutions that permit "illegal protests," warning of severe consequences for violators. He stated that "agitators will be imprisoned or permanently sent back to the country from which they came" and declared that "American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested." Trump is continuing his scrutiny of universities, having previously cracked down on schools imposing DEI policies. | 🚗 UAW backed Trump's tariffs to protect the American auto industry. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union voiced support for President Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico, calling them a necessary step to end what he views as a "free trade disaster." The union now aims to work with the Trump administration to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US. The UAW, historically, almost exclusively supported Democrats. Even if their support of Trump is temporary, it signals a major shift for the GOP and a victory for Trump in expanding his coalition. | 🇺🇦 Zelensky backtracked and seeks to mend ties with Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged that his recent meeting with President Trump at the White House did not go as planned, expressing regret over the outcome and a desire to make things right. He emphasized Ukraine's readiness to sign the minerals and security agreement, viewing it as a step toward stronger security guarantees, and expressed gratitude for Trump's past support. Donald Trump forced Zelensky back to the negotiating table by pausing all US aid to Ukraine, which the nation is entirely reliant on. | 🇵🇸 Arab leaders endorsed Egypt's plan for Gaza. At a summit in Cairo, Arab leaders endorsed Egypt's postwar reconstruction plan for Gaza, which would allow Palestinians to remain in the territory. The plan is a counterproposal to President Trump's idea of depopulating Gaza and redeveloping it, focusing instead on rebuilding the region with sustainable housing, infrastructure, and a political transition to an interim Palestinian administration. Middle Eastern states found common ground in allying against the US, and will now maintain more control over Gaza population during its reconstruction. |
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| | | HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRUMP'S ADDRESS | | Last night, President Donald Trump delivered a speech to both chambers of Congress, lasting over 90 minutes, where he highlighted his administration's accomplishments and shared his vision for the future. Here are some of the highlights: | The president laid out a laundry list of DOGE's findings of government waste like "twenty-two billion dollars from HHS to provide free housing and cars for illegal aliens and $14 million for "social cohesion in Mali." He also called on Congress "to pass a bill permanently banning and criminalizing sex changes on children and forever ending the lie that any child is trapped in the wrong body." Trump highlighted a young woman, Peyton McNabb, a former high school girls' volleyball player who suffered brain injuries when a transgender-identifying male spiked a ball in her face. The president stated it was time to "wage war on the cartels," adding that "every last" gang member and terrorist in the US "will be rounded up and forcibly removed from our country." Trump highlighted the Americans murdered by illegal migrants under the Biden administration, including Laken Riley and Joceylyn Nungaray. In perhaps the most memorable moment of the night, Trump honored 13-year-old Devarjay "DJ" Daniel by naming him an honorary Secret Service agent and recognizing his resilience after battling brain cancer and his dream of becoming a police officer. President again asserted that he was "saved by God to make America great again."
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| | | | Know what the power players are saying | | Mentioned behind the paywall: Donald Trump, Ben Shapiro, JD Vance, Howard Lutnick, and Scott Bessent. |
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| | | | The media's latest lie | | Mentioned behind the paywall: Pete Hegseth, Cyber Command, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg. |
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| | | THE MAIN STORY | Democrats' inescapable identity crisis | | WHAT'S HAPPENING_ | Centrist Democrat consultants and leaders are pushing back against the influence of progressives within their party, calling for a reevaluation of the party's messaging and approach to identity politics. | At a recent retreat in Virginia organized by the center-left group Third Way, a document of takeaways highlighted the need to reduce far-left influence and rebuild trust with the working class. The group argued that embracing more moderate policies, distancing itself from ideological purity tests, and focusing on economic concerns could help the party regain ground lost in the November elections. | | _THE FACTS_ | The Loudon County retreat was attended by "consultants, campaign staffers, elected officials, and party leaders." Jonathan Cowan, president of Third Way, criticized the Democratic Party in a speech for relying on "comforting platitudes" instead of confronting the hard truths about the party's declining influence. Some Democrats expressed concern about the party's leadership, with new DNC chair Ken Martin stating that the problem lies not in the party's agenda but in how the party sells its message. A central point of discussion was the need for the party to focus on economic issues and better engage with working-class communities, shifting away from "ideological purity tests." The retreat led to a five-page document outlining strategies for reconnecting with voters, including embracing patriotism and popular institutions like churches and the police, and focusing on issues that resonate with a broader electorate. The retreat also called for a stronger focus on local issues and governance, with an emphasis on rebuilding trust in Democratic-run cities that have seen deteriorating conditions. Fear of progressive backlash is palpable in the document; it states: "Activist groups and progressive staffers push unpopular cultural positions, making it seem like Democrats are more extreme than they actually are." Recent polls show a growing desire among Democrats for a more moderate party, but they are still outnumbered by those calling for more liberal policies or maintaining the current direction. On the other hand, progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has attracted large crowds in red states across the nation and millions of views online with his hard-left messaging.
| _INSIGHTS_ | The retreat's report had specific recommendations for Democrats, such as attending gun shows and embracing capitalism. But just going to gun shows will not help Democrats if their legislators remain virulently anti-gun. | In short, despite calls for moderation within the Democratic Party, Democrats in Congress don't actually seem interested in moderating, or at least do not have their finger on the pulse of the American public. | For example, despite the push from centrists to reduce the influence of the far-left, every Senate Democrat recently voted against a GOP bill aimed at keeping men out of women's sports — an issue supported by nearly 80 percent of Americans. Backing this legislation should have been a slam dunk for Democrats. Beyond just the debate between the party's moderates versus the progressives, Democrats must first learn how to moderate — if they can. | |
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| | | | How left and right outlets frame Trump's call to ban illegal campus protests | | Mentioned behind the paywall: Axios, BBC, The Washington Free Beacon, and The New York Post. |
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| | | THE DAILY DEBATE | 📊 Which do you think would most help Democrats regain popularity?Results will be in tomorrow's newsletter | | | POLL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY | Which do you think is a more important priority? | ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🇺🇦 Defending Ukraine (20)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🇲🇽 Wiping Out Mexican Cartels (856)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 👍 Both Are Equal (124)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (8)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 💬 Other (15) | 🇺🇦 Defending Ukraine: "If we declare "peace for our time" and withdraw support, it will clearly signal that tin-pot dictators can do whatever they want with no consequences." — Anonymous 🇲🇽 Wiping Out Mexican Cartels: "Clear and present danger…" — Greg 🇲🇽 Wiping Out Mexican Cartels: "America First!" — P.B. 💬 Other: "Economy is the most important priority given the number Americas are hurting." — Barbara | | | | 1,023 votes |
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