Thursday Executive News Summary
Trump loses House on Iran, Senate advances reconciliation bill, Israel and Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement, NPR’s “Climate Desk” shuttered, and more.
Scott Pelley’s Time Runs Out
The longtime CBS News correspondent is shown the door after burning bridges at the rotting news network.
NJ Islamist Wins Democrat Primary
It’s a sad sign of the times that a man with ties to both al Qaeda and the infamous Blind Sheikh will very likely be the next U.S. congressman from New Jersey.
George Santos: Kalshi Trades and Performance Art
A politician famous for inventing his own story is now reportedly under scrutiny for betting on his own plot twist.
America 250: Bunker Hill or Breed’s Hill — It’s a Battle Just the Same
The Battle of Bunker Hill alarmed the members of Parliament, and King George III responded with additional harsh measures.
Democrats’ Maine Senate Gamble Raises Questions About Standards
The Maine race has become a test of whether parties are willing to apply the same standards to their own nominees that they demand of their opponents.
Every Democrat Sent to Washington Will Hurt Our Country
Even in the worst case, we have a chance of solving the problem with Republicans. With Democrats the chance is zero.
Ali Velshi’s ‘Deep Unease’ Over America at 250
“I feel a deep unease about the celebrations to which I am invited to mark the 250th anniversary of our so-called democracy.”
Jill Biden Assures Nation Joe’s Old Age Did Not Hamper Her Ability to Serve as President
“I’m grateful that we had a highly qualified staff that kept Joe occupied and cared for while I got all my work done as president.”
Thursday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from Scott Pelley, Stephen L. Miller, Erick Erickson, Gary Bauer, Allen West, Jimmy Failla, John Kennedy, and more.
Top Opinion
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Stephen Moore Anthony Fauci: Dr. Wrong
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Daniel McCarthy Democratic Socialists of America vs. John Adams
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Cal Thomas Bring Back ‘Nattering Nabobs’
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Gary Bauer Crazy Leftist Women vs. Your Humble Servant
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Salena Zito Inside Meta’s Bet on the Dignity of Work
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The Washington Stand The Left Doesn’t Want Democracy; It Wants to Stage-Manage ‘Democracy’
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The Babylon Bee Fauci Starting to Think That Maybe Keeping a Daily Perjury Diary Was a Bad Idea
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Victor Joecks Why Americans Soured on Higher Education
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