AMERICANTHINKER - Hungarians oust Orbán, and now the schools are going queer
Péter Magyar is the wolf in sheep’s clothing we kept saying he was.
AMERICANTHINKER - The Supreme Court ends racially-based gerrymandering
This decision won’t affect Virginia, but it may end Jim Clyburn’s career, prompt redistricting in Republican states, and lead to more rigorous judicial analysis.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump claims Netanyahu pardon would make Israeli president "national hero"
President Trump is renewing his pressure campaign on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , telling Axios in an interview that Herzog could become a "national hero." Why it matters: Trump said Netanyahu had raised his corruption trial when they spoke on Tuesday night and told him he'd be back in court on Wednesday, instead of focusing on Iran . "In the middle of a war? Give me a break," Trump told Axios. The intrigue: It was Trump who raised the pardon issue during the call with Axios. - But after repeatedly attacking Herzog over the course of several months, he took a softer approach. "I like the guy, Herzog," Trump said. "He will be a national hero if he gives Bibi a pardon. I will very much…
President Trump is renewing his pressure campaign on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , telling Axios in an interview that Herzog could become a "national hero." Why it matters: Trump said Netanyahu had raised his corruption trial when they spoke on Tuesday night and told him he'd be back in court on Wednesday, instead of focusing on Iran . "In the middle of a war? Give me a break," Trump told Axios. The intrigue: It was Trump who raised the pardon issue during the call with Axios. - But after repeatedly attacking Herzog over the course of several months, he took a softer approach. "I like the guy, Herzog," Trump said. "He will be a national hero if he gives Bibi a pardon. I will very much…Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Powell plans to remain on Fed Board after chairmanship ends
“I’m encouraged by recent developments, and I’m watching the remaining steps in this process carefully," he also said.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Obama slams SCOTUS over Voting Rights Act case
At issue was Louisiana's drawing of a majority black district on the orders of a lower court.
NYTIMES (Keith Schneider) - Peter Raven Dies at 89; Botanist Warned of Perils of Climate Change
He transformed the Missouri Botanical Garden into an international research hub and laid out the existential threats posed by deforestation and unchecked development.
NYTIMES (Colby Smith) - Powell Says He Will Stay on as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends
Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - TRUMP: There will be no deal with Iran unless they agree to no nukes
President Donald Trump answered questions about Iran, Ukraine, King Charles, and James Comey at the White House.