NYTIMES (Jamelle Bouie) - Why Does Trump Think He Can Act Like a King?
The Supreme Court has had a lot to do with it.
NYTIMES (Roxane Gay) - The W.N.B.A. Should Take Care of Its Own
The league has an invaluable opportunity right now; it can be a reflection of the world as it could be, not merely as it is.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Michael Birnbaum) - Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress
The White House announced plans to cancel funding for refugee services and other domestic programs. Lawmakers say it infringes on their spending authority.
What is the primary criticism from lawmakers regarding the President's decision to cancel the $810M in funding?
Lawmakers have slammed the move, stating that it infringes on their spending authority.
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Which specific programs are affected by the White House's announcement to cancel funding?
The funding cancellation affects refugee services and other domestic programs.
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What action did Donald Trump take regarding funding previously approved by Congress?
Donald Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in funding that had been approved by Congress.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Dam BREAK?: 'Too little too late' for Repubs distancing themselves from Trump right before midterms
According to new reporting, many members of the GOP are continuing to distance themselves from President Trump for fears that association with him will be a liability for winning the midterms. Kate Santaliz, Axios congressional reporter, and Mychael Schnell, MS NOW congressional reporter join The Weekend to discuss. #GOP #Trump #Midterms
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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump says he rejected the latest Iranian proposal
President Trump said on Saturday that he rejected the latest Iranian proposal that was conveyed to the U.S. during indirect negotiations in New York this week. Why it matters: While Qatar and other regional mediators are trying to revive negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the gaps on the key issues are still very wide. - While Iran wants to focus any talks on the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. naval blockade, the Trump administration demands the Iranians agree to nuclear concessions. What he is saying: "They have made a proposal and I rejected it," Trump said. - But a U.S. official claimed "positive and constructive" discussions are still ongoing between the U.S. and Iran through the mediators, including on nuclear issues. Driving…
How much oil transit was reported through the Strait of Hormuz over a 72-hour period according to U.S. officials?
U.S. officials claim that approximately 60 million barrels of oil transited through the Strait of Hormuz over the last 72 hours.
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What was the U.S. position regarding Iran's demands concerning the Strait of Hormuz during the Tuesday negotiations?
U.S. negotiators made it clear to the Iranians that Iran does not control the strait and therefore cannot make demands about it.
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What is the fundamental disagreement between the Trump administration and Iran regarding the focus of negotiations?
Iran wants to focus talks on the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. naval blockade, whereas the Trump administration demands that the Iranians agree to nuclear concessions.
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What were the specific conditions proposed by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within one week?
Iran proposed that the U.S. lift its naval blockade, remove sanctions on oil sales, and reinstate a ceasefire across the region.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Full HORROR’: Dem on THOUSANDS to lose healthcare with new Trump admin cuts
Rep. Brendan Boyle, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, joins The Weekend to discuss the Trump administration’s new plans to slash healthcare benefits to hundreds of thousands of Americans, citing fraud, and much more. #Healthcare #ACA #Corruption
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - This administration is ‘grasping at straws': SCOTUS clears path for Trump voter database
The Supreme Court ruled that states can use a controversial federal database called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements to check the citizenship of millions of Americans on the voter rolls. President and CEO of Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman, and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join “The Weekend” to discuss.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘How far will this president go': Trump continues his hostile dispute with the free press
CNN announced last night that the White House is barring the network from flying on Air Force One as part of the White House TV press pool when Trump travels to Tennessee to attend a college football game. This comes after a federal judge ordered the administration to restore White House press access, at least temporarily, to MS NOW, CNN, and Politico. MS NOW White House reporter Akayla Gardner and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join “The Weekend” to discuss.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Senate showdowns, blue waves, Trump corruption & more | Enten roundup
CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers, from voters' perception on Trump's approach to corruption to trust in Democrats on handling inflation. 0:00 The Senate Showdown 3:04 Voter perception of Trump on corruption 5:29 Democrats are trusted more on inflation 7:49 Trump has his highest 'strongly disapprove' number on record Watch Harry’s show, 'The Enten Scale', on CNN: https://cnn.it/4rXUcHz #Midterms #Election #News
AXIOS (Marc Caputo) - GOP election outlook goes from bad to "craptastic"
President Trump told voters to pretend he's on the ballot. Apparently they're listening: Republicans coast to coast are getting pulled under by a violent undertow fueled by Trump's unpopularity. Why it matters: It's looked bad for Republicans all year, but this week felt different — like the political environment was disintegrating in real time, one ominous data point after another. - Most worrisome for the GOP, there's virtually no chance the war ends, inflation cools, interest rates fall, consumer confidence rises, and economic optimism surges before the Nov. 3 election. - That's why Republicans fear the undertow imperils so many candidates once deemed safe. The big picture: Predicting election outcomes is a risky business, but it…
What specific actions have Republican incumbents in Iowa taken regarding foreign policy?
Two House Republicans in Iowa have switched their positions to support a war powers resolution on Iran, and Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Ashley Hinson are demanding restrictions on diesel exports.
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Which historical election does a consultant compare the current political environment to?
A consultant compared the current environment to the second midterm election of President George W. Bush's tenure in 2006, during the Iraq war and the response to Hurricane Katrina, when Republicans lost control of both chambers.
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How did Charlie Cook describe President Trump's political standing over the last 90 days?
Charlie Cook stated that over the last 90 days, President Trump's political standing transitioned from very unpopular to toxic and now to radioactive.
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What is House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's outlook on the Republican House seat count?
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) expressed low expectations, stating Republicans might be able to get 225 House seats, whereas 218 is required for a majority.
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