As he often does, Trump cast his brokering of a Gaza peace deal as something nobody’s ever seen before. But for once, writes George Condon, "his hyperbole came close to capturing the international relief that suffering in Gaza may be starting to ease."

This “Goldilocks” approach would be open to settlements to solve antitrust disputes and would fast-track mergers, but would use the full extent of the law to go after monopolies and powerful companies. @philipathey.bsky.social reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729846/a-g...

Progress on federal marijuana legislation has long stalled in Congress—and a government shutdown isn’t helping. Elias Vetter reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729844/des...

Our James Downs traveled to Laredo, TX to talk with Rep. Henry Cuellar about President Trump's gains with Hispanic voters and what his party can do to regain prominence in South Texas. (unlocked)

Sens. Kaine and Schiff's War Powers Act resolution that would block further strikes on boats in the Caribbean failed, 48-51, on Wednesday evening, but the point may have been to put GOP senators on the record over the issue, @savbehrmanndc.bsky.social reports (unlocked) njour.nl/s/729831?unl...

Mark Nov. 1 as the first test of the acceptance of the cuts in nutrition programs under the Republican-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Trump signed on July 4. Read from Jerry Hagstrom's Outside Influences: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729828/ant...

In a Hotline exclusive, Dem Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads her GOP opponent, Jack Ciattarelli in a new poll of the New Jersey governor’s race. @abby-turner.bsky.social reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729829/exc...

For years, filmmakers have been lured away from LA by tax incentives and lower production costs in other countries. That could change under the 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films Trump is threatening, @caseywooten.bsky.social reports (unlocked)

Asked about a range of issues, Bondi aggressively clashed with her interrogators. Check out the NJ Daily Outlook: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729818/out...

Clip and save: Hotline is spotlighting six states, ordered alphabetically, where narrow legislative margins and national investment will define which party can tilt the congressional balance of power when redrawing maps. (unlocked) www.nationaljournal.com/s/729816/the...

Will the shutdown matter when it comes to voters? Probably not writes Charlie Cook. That's because the partisanship extends to the blame game: Voters in red states blame Democrats; those in blue states blame Republicans: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729803/whe...

It's Day 6 of the government shutdown and there's no end in sight. Both sides are just as dug in as they were on Day 1. Read about the latest maneuvers on Capitol Hill in tonight's NJ OUTLOOK: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729804/out...

Sen. Bill Cassidy reluctantly helped confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary. Could he be harboring regrets after RFK has upended the CDC and vaccine schedules? In this free article, @Vu_Reports looks at the relationship between the two and what's next: njour.nl/s/729800?unl...

OMB Director Russ Vought has become Donald Trump's point man on shrinking the federal workforce and cutting government spending So who is he? Read this unlocked story by @caseywooten.bsky.social to find out: buff.ly/gwaGUnL njour.nl/s/729798?unl...

FDA's quiet approval of a new application for a generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone is causing major heartburn among right-to-life advocates. Read tonight's NJ OUTLOOK to find out more about it and other developments today around the capital: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729781/out...

Could Donald Trump's souring approval ratings and the overperformance of Democrats in special elections this year combine to flip a Tennessee congressional seat from red to blue? Read @kirk-bado.bsky.social's unlocked story to find out: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729779/see...

One of the Supreme Court's most consequential terms begins next week with the balance of power front and center as cases on tariffs, birthright citizenship, and the autonomy of independent agencies will be decided. Read this free story from @ledyardking.bsky.social: njour.nl/s/729780?unl...

In our weekly Q&A, Nancy Vu interviews @cato.org's director of health policy studies @mfcannon.bsky.social on why he opposes the ACA and the enhanced premium tax credits at the center of the government shutdown. (unlocked)

In a two-sentence order, SCOTUS stated that the Lisa Cook case is “deferred pending oral argument in January 2026.” The order is unsigned and offers no additional insight into the merits of the case. But Cook gets to keep her job, at least for now.

The administration looked to use the shutdown as an opportunity to further reshape Washington. OMB Director Russ Vought made good on his threats of additional cuts and further layoffs. @savbehrmanndc.bsky.social and @caseywooten.bsky.social report (unlocked) www.nationaljournal.com/s/729765/whi...

Lawmakers left Capitol Hill on Tuesday no closer to a deal to keep the government open past midnight. @savbehrmannDC.bsky.social @caseywooten.bsky.social and Nancy Vu report (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729747/pol...

President Trump’s extraordinary and often partisan speech to an unprecedented gathering of the nation’s top military officers was out of step with American norms on keeping the military out of politics. www.nationaljournal.com/s/729537/out...

Experts say the dual moves of crackdown and consolidation may make it easier for the Trump White House to control broadcast news stations and limit dissent in the media. @philpathey.bsky.social reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729746/the...

Trump is doing what he wants, not what is popular. In some ways he may be playing the long game—positioning himself for popularity in future history books more than now. Natalie Jackson with the latest Leading Indicators (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729744/the...

Is coal making a comeback? The Trump administration is trying to revive an industry buffeted by market forces and climate activists as it tries to find more energy sources to power AI. Read NJ OUTLOOK to find out about this and other developments in DC: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729734/out...

In the 10 elections since Ronald Reagan’s 1984 win, there have been no landslides. In fact, all 10 victories had winners garnering 53 percent or less. Why? @CharlieCookDC explains in his latest OFF TO THE RACES: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729733/why...

Ukrainian refugees entering Poland found a welcoming haven to escape the ravages of war. But deep cuts in U.S. foreign aid, and the election of a Trump-endorsed Polish president is making life more difficult. Read this free story from @Layer_natasha njour.nl/s/729729?unl... njour.nl/s/729729?unl...

On this episode, @dcdufour.bsky.social and Charlie Cook discuss the latest news on redistricting, the impending government shutdown, and how thermostatic politics could affect the dynamics of the midterm elections. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6FWE...

Will a government shutdown be averted? Who will win the public relations blame game battle? In this free story, @Casey_J_Wooten and @Vu_Reports lay out what's at stake and why neither side seems ready to blink...for now: njour.nl/s/729732?unl...

When the Senate returns next week, GOP leaders will be eagerly eyeing a slate of more than 100 nominees for confirmation. Even if the government goes dark, the nominees could still get an affirmative vote. www.nationaljournal.com/s/729709/out... @savbehrmanndc.bsky.social reports

Democrats remain defiant in shutdown fight, even as the White House floats plans to use a funding lapse to further slash the federal workforce. @caseywooten.bsky.social reports (unlocked) www.nationaljournal.com/s/729708/we-...

Japan’s strategy in the 80s allowed leading tech companies to collaborate, while largely keeping foreign chips out of the country, reports @philipathey.bsky.social. But it also made the Japanese semiconductor industry rigid.

When it comes to Obamacare extensions, Congress can be divided into three factions, writes Nancy Vu: the no-extensions bloc, the reform bloc, and the clean extension bloc. (unlocked) www.nationaljournal.com/s/729693/the...

Experts have warned the administration’s hostility towards immigrants will act as a major roadblock to their tech goals. @philipathey.bsky.social reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729692/cou...

What do a broken escalator, a balky teleprompter and never-ending wars have in common? Read about President Trump's unusual address to the UN General Assembly Tuesday to find out. It's all in tonight's NJ OUTLOOK: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729682/out...

Somewhere in the last 15 years, we went from social media as a connector and a virtual public square to a place where people are harassed for having the wrong viewpoints, writes bsky.app/profile/nata... in her latest Leading Indicators column:. www.nationaljournal.com/s/729681/whe...

Europeans largely panned Trump's first term. Following his aggressive tariff policies and bullying rhetoric, Trump's even less of a hit across the pond these days. Read Tom DeFrank's unlocked piece on his interviews with dozens of Europeans: njour.nl/s/729657?unl...

With roughly a year until the Michigan primaries, Senate candidates on both sides of the aisle are selling their general-election pitches to voters. Read the latest on the campaign in this free piece by Nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nenonicolosio.bsky.social: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729667/a-c...

Trump's approvals among independents continue to take on water. Meanwhile, Maine Democrats need Gov. Janet Mills to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in order to have any shot. Charlie Cook with his latest "Off to the Races" column

Is anyone steering the shutdown ship? Congress has steered itself into a perilous situation, with neither side ready to concede, and the government teetering on the verge of its first sustained shutdown in years. Savannah Behrmann reports.

The constancy of America's postwar foreign policy ended in 2017. After a brief resurgence under Biden, change is back in town. George Condon reports (unlocked) www.nationaljournal.com/s/729668/ahe...

In this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social and James Downs talk about the tense arms race between red states and blue states when it comes to redistricting. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0b6y...

From Ukraine to Sudan, from Colombia to Myanmar, inexpensive commercial drones are changing the face of warfare, and conventional Western militaries are failing to meet the moment. @cmaza.bsky.social reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729666/wes...

Republicans are about to walk onto a political minefield this fall in deciding whether to renew the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act—and risk angering the White House. By Nancy Vu and @savbehrmannDC.bsky.social (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729643/the...

Freedom of speech has become the center of a battle on Capitol Hill following the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Check out the NJ Daily Outlook: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729641/out...

As the state parties work to bolster voter registration—especially in red states—the DNC is giving each one an additional $5k per month and bringing the total investment in red states to $22,500 per month. @efilter.bsky.social reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729637/dnc...

In tonight's NJ OUTLOOK, the latest legislative proposal to keep AI in check would compel tech companies to cover the rapidly evolving technology's potential negative costs. Read about it and more developments around the Capitol here: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729621/out...

Ousted CDC officials paint a picture of an HHS under RFK Jr, that is driven by politics and not science. In this unlocked article, Nancy Vu reports what they told a Senate panel Wednesday and why they're concerned about the agency's direction: njour.nl/s/729620?unl...

FBI Director Kash Patel wrapped up two days of hostile Capitol Hill hearings Wednesday and appears to be safe in his position despite criticism over his job performance. Read this free story from Erika Filter to learn more: njour.nl/s/729619?unl...