“The new board will be chaired by Robert Lighthizer, who served as the U.S. trade representative under President Donald Trump’s first administration. Former Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman, a Republican, will serve as vice chair. Other appointees include tech billionaire Marc Andreessen, right-wing author Michael Anton, former Republican Rep. Mike Garcia of California, and Blake Masters, a Republican former Senate candidate who has previously embraced conspiracy theories.”

“Under the plan, former Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller would join the White House staff temporarily to help manage its communications strategy, alongside Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Communications Director Steven Cheung.”

“Johnny DeStefano, a former Trump adviser, is set to join the White House on a temporary basis to help coordinate midterm strategy across various offices.”

“Democrats contend the administration’s rules will jeopardize care for some of the frailest Americans and cause more upheaval in states that already are rushing to implement the requirements by Jan. 1.”

“Silver said prediction markets have Democrats at 80-85% odds to win back the House, and 40-45% to take control of the Senate. He said those are ‘pretty reasonable,’ but that it was ‘a little bit low’ on what he projects for the House. Silver said he gives the Dems an 85-90% shot at retaking the House.”

Said Trump: “Big deal. It’s a yawn.”

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“In the lame-duck period after the 2024 election, Republican legislators voted to strip incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein of his authority over the State Board of Elections and give it to the incoming state auditor, Dave Boliek, who had flipped the office for Republicans that year.”

“Once an under-the-radar statewide position focused on monitoring state finances, the state auditor’s office is now taking an involved role in county-level election planning. Boliek and his staff are soliciting information and weighing in on counties’ early voting plans for the November general election, offering feedback and suggesting changes.”

“U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas, appointed by former President Joe Biden, on Monday ruled in favor of the two states. The states sued in February, arguing the Trump administration’s freeze was politically motivated and arbitrary and capricious.”

“The investigation could cast a shadow over Gallego’s political future as the freshman senator eyes a potential 2028 run for president.”

Said Slaughter: “Today’s ruling makes it possible for presidents to fire watchdogs who won’t put politics over principle, and replace them with lap dogs. It’s a recipe for corruption; working families will pay the price.”

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“President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the agency, Michael Chamberlain, does not hold a law degree. He is, however, a loyal Trump ally.”

“Chamberlain’s background has raised concerns among former OGE employees and good government groups who are questioning whether Trump’s nominee has the skill set and the independence to direct what has historically been a nonpartisan and legally-minded office.”

“Such so-called geofence searches have become a popular tool for law enforcement, but critics say they put at risk the personal data of everyday Americans and violate the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizure.”

“It was the fourth such deal struck by the administration to throttle the development of offshore wind power, a source of renewable energy that President Trump has disparaged for decades.”

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“Chief Justice John Roberts made the announcement as the court concluded its session Monday.”

“Justice Sotomayor summarized her dissent from the bench, a rare move reserved for profound disagreements.”

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“The court’s acceptance of the case for its term that begins in October opens a new front in the justices’ review of rules around voting and federal elections, including the consideration of race when drawing congressional districts and a Mississippi state law governing mail-in ballots.”

“It also means the justices will be wading into an issue that has become a pivotal fight for the Trump administration.”

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