It is Monday. We have officially crossed the six -month mark of President Trump’s second term. How does everyone feel about their first six months? This is a full question, but I have to know your views. I know here,
In today’s issue:
- Trump urged to cancel August holiday
- MPs face Epstein scam
- Trump vs Harvard in court today
- Trump refuses to report more WSJ
- Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ becomes a viral meme
🌻 on Capital Hill
,Salt air, and rust on your doorI never wanted anything else,
Both the house and the Senate are in the session this week, before the house goes away for the August holiday. The Senate is a week back from the Lower Chamber – the senators still have another Washington Work Week, which is before leaving for their annual break.
*But there is always a asterisk: Trump wants the senator to work through August. He is urging the Senate GOP leader John Thun (Rs.d.) to confirm your “incredible nominations” to cancel the Senate August holiday.
But remember, August Holiday is the time to avoid the “large, beautiful bill” for the Republican and claim victory.
What is hanging on the Congress sprint: Jeffrey Epstein Saga. Mountain Mychael schnell Reports There is a dispute of handling the Epstein case of Trump administration to dominate the interaction on Capital Hill this week. On one hand, Maga World wants the files to be released. but on the other hand, President Trump The saga wants to be dropped.
This week can be a vote on a proposal to call for the release of Epstein files, although this resolution will be nonbinding.
Related analysis, through New York Times: ‘How did Trump remove Maga’s anger on Epstein, at least for now’
What else is happening on Capital Hill this weekThrough schnelll.
➤ Fun Tidbit:
Today today, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer Was Enjoying a “Wolf Spritzer” cocktail When the news in DC broke-President biden Will get out Presidential race.
Tbh, I can’t imagine a government shutdown without danger,
🍂 Fall – Pumpkin spice lattes, apple crisp, chili dawn, government funding and comfortable nights.
Republican MPs are already worried that they may be caused by “large, beautiful bills” and rescue package dialogue due to poor blood due to a government shutdown later this year.
But to pile up – there may be more demand on the way in the White House: Budget Director of White House Russell watt Said that the White House is planning to cut the Capital Hill for the Republican. But after several months of controversial demands it can be very large.
Keep in mind – Republican * needs * Democrats here: Republicans cannot pass the government funding package on their own. And there is not much goodwill with the Democrat. ,[A GOP] The senator admitted that the Democrats were furious after being steamer on a large, beautiful bill act and rescue package. ,
If it speculates: After this week, House and Senate will not be in session till September at the same time (!)
Right now read to the interpreter of Bolton of Senate’s dynamics: ‘Republican is afraid that Washington led the shutdown after the spending quarrel’
Later: Mountain Jonathan Eili It will find out how the Congress is taking shape as mid -term politics as preparation for its scheduled holiday in today’s evening report., Click here to sign-up and get it in your inbox
➤ 5 Senate seats are most likely to flip in 2026:
Northern Carolina, Georgia, Main, Texas and Michigan, per El weaverLatest evaluation in the hill.Read the argument of Weaver
➤ Tomorrow:
In AgitationMountain Emily Brux Will detect three major quarrels on the right to keep an eye by the end of the year. Click here to sign-up and get it in your inbox
⚖ in White House
Wall Street Journal has more tea,
Wall Street Journal reported Treasury secretary over the weekend Scott Besant Talked President Trump Out of Federal Reserve Chair Zerome poly,
WSJ report read: ‘How Fed Chair Powell made Trump a case against firing’
Trump is not uncertainly happy with this story. He fired a true social post, cursing reporting. Trump wrote, “Nobody had to convince me. I know better than anyone, what is good for the market, and what is good for the USA.” “If it was not for me, the market will not be at a record height yet, it might have crashed! So, correct your information. People don’t explain to me, I explain them!”
Then “Leak”, who spoke with the journal, was killed by “leak”. He has the CNBC “lekor … only partial information. More of Besant’s response
Take care: Trump is already on the warpath against the Wall Street Journal. He A lawsuit on the newspaper on Friday after this Published a story An alleged letter Trump sent the guilty sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein For his 50th birthday. Read the case
A judge ruled against Trump,
“A federal judge violated the federal law by taking down a public website by the Trump administration, showing how federal agencies have been funded, ordering its restoration,” Hill report Zach Shonfeld And Aris Folle,
Ruling: “US District Judge Emmet Sullivan On Monday, said that the law passed by the Congress was violated by the management and budget office (OMB), which requires the OMB to decide to be publicly available within two commercial days. ,
Read more on the case: ‘Judge Rules Trump Administration broke the law in public funding tracker’s takedown’
Trump vs Harvard,
The Trump is struggling with the Trump administration on the break of the billions of dollars of federal government in funding for Harvard University School.
Argument of Trump Administration: “The Trump administration has argued that the university has the right to pull the money after determining that it has violated the civil rights of its Jewish students that it has failed to function properly against antitamitism in the campus. The government also argues that this court is not a proper place for this dispute.”
Harvard’s argument: The university argues that the government is violating the first amendment rights of the university.
What is unclear: Will there be any decision on the matter today. But even if there is there, we should expect any decision to appeal from the other side.
Read more on the matterThrough the hill Lexi Lonas Kochar
➤ Attractive statue about the non -non -non -non -access of the White House:
The Washington Post calculated that Trump officials have been accused of defying the decisions of one -third of the judges against the administration.
Gist: “A comprehensive analysis of hundreds of cases against Trump policies reflects dozens of examples of deception, delay and dishonesty, which experts say that there is an unprecedented threat to the American legal system.”
Reading: ‘Trump officials accused 1 of the 3 judges who defied 1, who ruled against them’
📰 other news
Should ice agents be allowed to wear masks?,
American immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) is increasing the investigation due to its agents wearing masks to hide its identity.
Well, snow acting director Toad leone CBS’s “Face the Nation” told Sunday that his agents could continue wearing masks.
From leon: “I have publicly said it before, I am not a mask proposer. However, if it is a tool that ice men and women to protect themselves and their family, then I would allow it,” he said.
Coming
Are in the House and Senate. President Trump And Vice -president Are in Washington. (All time EST)
12:30 PM: Trump and Vance had lunch together,
5:30 pm: A Senate vote to end the debate on a nomination. Today’s agenda
6:30 pm: First and last house vote. Today’s agenda
tonight, Stephen ColbertThe first episode of “The Late Show” was declared since its cancellation. Read CNN Brian stelterPrimer: ,What will Colbert say?,
Internet buzz
celebrate: Today is National Junk Food Day.
A ‘Coldplay Kiss Cam’ does not pull: CEO of astronomer has resigned During the Boston concert of Coldplay on the weird kissing came moment. Has become a whole saga Quite internet memesmy personal Preferred rehabilitation Is from the mascot of phillies. See clip
Amazon is quietly increasing prices, A Wall Street Journal Analysis It was found that Amazon has quietly raised prices on low -cost products after pledging to keep them low during the President’s trade war. Meanwhile, Walmart has cut prices. See these graphics showing an increase in price
🫖 Ellen jumped the pond: Pre -Talk Show Host Ellen Degeneres She says she has gone permanently To the United Kingdom. Why? Due to President Trump,
👋 and finally…
Do you know Loves donkeyBecause I certainly didn’t!
