“My one focus now is getting the president re-elected. I’ll make up my mind on that later. We’ll find out, you know.” —Vice-President Joe Biden, two-time presidential candidate, speaking on CNN. [Caucus/NYT]
THE FEED
early and often
Madison Cawthorn’s Self-Destruction Is Complete
the truth is in here
Pentagon: UFOs Are Everywhere, Aliens Not So Much
covid-19
How to Order More Free Home COVID Tests From the Government
politics
Biden Condemns White Supremacy As ‘Poison’ During Speech in Buffalo
what we know
What We Know About the Racist Attack at a Buffalo Supermarket
early and often
Generic Ballot Shows Republicans on Track to Retake House
early and often
2022 Midterms: A Guide to the Races Worth Watching
the national interest
Joe Manchin Has Done a Terrible Job Fighting Inflation
life after roe
Ending Roe v. Wade Is a War on Women and Children
early and often
Join Truth Social and Get Trump Posts a Whopping 6 Hours Early
early and often
The Democratic Party Is Extremely Unpopular Right Now
politics
Draft Congressional Map Upends Several New York Democrats’ Districts
ukraine invasion
You Won’t Be Able to Get a Big Mac in Moscow Ever Again
early and often
Pennsylvania Senate Candidate Fetterman Recovering From Stroke
the money game
How Red States Are Trying to Snuff Out Green Investing
power
‘We Don’t Know How Many Women Are Out There Like That’
Senator Chris Van Hollen suffered a stroke this weekend, too
Van Hollen announced Sunday that he suffered a “minor stroke” over the weekend and is hospitalized. The Maryland Democrat said in a statement that his doctors have told him “there are no long-term effects or damage as a result of this incident” but that he will remain in the hospital for observation in the coming days.
the city politic
Why the Brooklyn Democratic Party Is at War With Itself
Meanwhile in the North Atlantic
Finland’s government declared a “new era” is underway after announcing its intention to seek NATO membership, hours before Sweden’s governing party on Sunday backed a plan to join the trans-Atlantic alliance amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The developments will be sure to further anger Moscow, with President Vladimir Putin already warning his Finnish counterpart on Saturday that relations would be “negatively affected.”
early and often
Trump’s Hold on the GOP Won’t Loosen Even If His Candidates Fail
2022 midterms
Trump Endorses Extremist Mastriano in Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
life after roe
Clarence Thomas Decries ‘Irreparable Damage’ of Roe Opinion Leak
early and often
The Republicans Who Saved Trump After January 6
covid-19
What We Know About All the Omicron Subvariants, Including BA.4 and BA.5
early and often
Why Both Sides Are Making the Term MAGA Great Again
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Mike Pence to Campaign for Fellow Trump Traitor Brian Kemp
sports
Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended Another Month