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Speaker Mike Johnson. Maybe.
The GOP’s razor thin majority works against Johnson’s reelection, but he’s got Trump now on his side.
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The Day I Met Rosalynn Carter
Thanks to my amazing and beloved Ma
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Just for Skeets and Giggles (12.28.24)
As we contemplate a second Trump term with a mixture of dread and disbelief, an analogy comes to mind.
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Just Don’t Come for MY Immigrants!
An online war has erupted over H-1B visas and giving foreign skilled labor jobs in tech, and it’s put Musk and Ramaswamy in MAGA’s crosshairs.
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What’s in It for Elon?
The world’s richest man isn’t just trolling our democracy. He’s out for himself, and the press is letting him get away with it.
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From Our Family To Yours
We’re enjoying Christmas up in the Hudson Valley.
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A Survival Guide
As most of you know, I write around once a week for The Big Picture, which is a separate publication put together by my team.
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We’re So Sorry about This
In the last 24 hours, Trump has made threats upon both Panama and Greenland, and yeah, it’s both weird and bad.
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Just for Skeets and Giggles (12.21.24)
This week hung a huge musk-ask question over who really is in charge of the incoming administration.
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Showdown, Smackdown…Shutdown?
A battle within the GOP leads once again to a defeat for Trump and paralysis within the House.
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Is Trump the Next Orbán?
Today I’m writing a piece for The Big Picture substack.
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A Musky Roundup
Elon Musk made the headlines in numerous separate ways this week, underscoring how the billionaire backer of Trump poses a high risk to the U.S.
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