James Comer (R) conceded the Kentucky GOP gubernatorial nomination to Matt Bevin, solidifying the Bevin-Jack Conway (D) match up to replace outgoing Gov. Steve Beshear (D), the Lexington Herald Leader reports.
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Young Voters Barely Remember Politics Without Trump
New York Times: “For the youngest Trump supporters participating in their first presidential election this year, Mr. Trump represents something that is all but impossible for older voters to imagine:…
What Kind of a Third-Party Candidate Is RFK Jr.?
Nate Cohn: “The polling shows many of the conditions for a successful third-party candidacy could be in place. Voters dislike both candidates. They’ve been dissatisfied with the state of the…
Missouri and South Dakota Put Abortion Rights Ballot
“Two more states with near-total abortion bans are poised to have citizen-sponsored measures on the ballot this year that would allow voters to reverse those bans by establishing a right…
Northern Gaza Is In ‘Full-Blown Famine’
Northern Gaza is in a “full-blown famine” that is “moving its way south,” according to the executive director of the World Food Program, Cindy McCain, the Washington Post reports. Said…
First Democrat Calls on Henry Cuellar to Resign
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) on Friday became the first House Democrat to call for Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) to resign over federal conspiracy and bribery charges, Axios reports. Save to…
Activist Groups Trained Students for Months
“The recent wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses came on suddenly and shocked people across the nation,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “But the political tactics underlying some of…
Jobs Data Revives Wall Street’s Hopes for a Rate Cut
“Just as Wall Street appeared to come to terms with the idea of high interest rates sticking around for longer, a cooler-than-expected jobs report on Friday brought the idea of…
Trump Rails Against Recording of Michael Cohen Call
Donald Trump complained about a recording of a phone call between him and Michael Cohen played as evidence during his hush money trial, The Hill reports. Trump said the tape,…
Ivanka Trump Mulls Joining Her Father on the Campaign
Ivanka Trump is “warming to the idea of trying to be helpful again” with her father’s presidential campaign, Puck reports. While it’s not clear what that role could entail, Ivanka…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Moscow Marjorie has gone off the deep end — may be the result of a space laser.” — Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), on X, slamming Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)….
Biden Faces New Democratic Pressure to Rein In Israel
“A group of nearly 90 House Democrats is urging President Biden to consider halting sales of offensive weaponry to Israel over concerns about continued restrictions on the flow of humanitarian…
CIA Director Arrives in Egypt for Cease-Fire Talks
“CIA Director William Burns arrived in Cairo, Egypt, Friday for the latest round of high-stakes negotiations over a hostage and cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel,” CBS News reports. “Burns’…
Hope Hicks Testifies
New York Times: “Hope Hicks could be remembered as a key witness for both sides. She testified as prosecutors expected about the effect of the Access Hollywood tape on the…
Murphy Schedules Special Election for Payne’s Seat
“Gov. Phil Murphy will call a July special primary election and a September special general election to fill the seat of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ), meaning that…
Tennessee Governor Takes Credit for Funds He Opposed
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced a $163 million investment to expand broadband high-speed internet access, using federal money from the American Rescue Plan that he opposed in 2021, WCPT…
Israel Briefs U.S. on Plan to Move Gazans
“The Israeli military has informed aid groups and the Biden administration of a plan to begin removing Gazans from Rafah ahead of an invasion,” Politico reports. “The Israel Defense Forces…
Truth Social Keeps Dropping
CNN: “Truth Social’s average number of daily active U.S. users on iOS and Android dropped by 19% year over year in April to about 113,000.” “That drop comes despite the…
Quote of the Day
“Bless her heart… I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about her. I’ve got to do my job, and we do the right thing and we let the chips…
Kristi Noem Event Cancelled in Colorado
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) will not speak as planned in Golden, Colorado this week after the national outrage over her killing of a puppy created “safety concerns,” KUSA…
Exchange of the Day
Mick Jagger took a swipe at Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) while playing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Shreveport Times reports. JAGGER: We’re an inclusive group….