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LIBERAL NEWS
the BLUE PILL

Federal Agencies Face Record Backlog of Public Records Requests [Lean Left] — NYT Politics
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war [Lean Left] — Guardian World
Does Congress Have the Power to Stop the Iran War? [Lean Left] — NYT Politics
Rep. Andy Biggs wins GOP primary for Arizona governor [Lean Left] — Politico
Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Include Diamonds, Oil and Gas, Copper and Other Items [Lean Left] — NYT Politics
Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily [Lean Left] — NPR Politics
Two looming primaries will test pro-Israel Democrats’ role in the party [Lean Left] — Politico
Trump-backed Jay Feely wins GOP primary in Arizona’s battleground 1st District [Lean Left] — Politico
Trump’s tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination [Lean Left] — Guardian World
Nancy Mace won’t run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat [Lean Left] — Politico
There’s a power struggle brewing in South Carolina, and Trump might not win [Lean Left] — Politico
U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems [Lean Left] — NYT Politics
Trump Has Made Billions in Office. Will His Party Pay Politically? [Lean Left] — NYT Politics
For Museum Boss Who Became a Trump Target, It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again [Lean Left] — NYT Politics
Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office [Lean Left] — Guardian World
Elon Musk Plans at Least $100 Million in Midterm Spending to Help Republicans [Lean Left] — NYT Politics
Rob Bonta on blocking the Paramount merger, CNN concerns and Trump’s DOJ [Lean Left] — Politico
‘I've never lost:’ Rahm Emanuel makes his case for the White House [Lean Left] — Politico

HYPOCRITICAL NEWS

Poll: Trump’s MAGA voters would stick by a candidate through the most serious of scandals [Center] — Politico
2 in 3 worry political leaders will pressure officials to change election outcomes: Gallup [Center] — The Hill
White House eyes reopening oil refineries amid high gasoline prices [Center] — The Hill
Musk's super PAC to pour at least $100M backing Republicans in 8 states [Center] — The Hill
Democrats top Republicans by 8 points ahead of midterms: Poll [Center] — The Hill
Iran threatens to 'punish the aggressor' after US launches retaliatory strikes [Center] — The Hill
Black Americans' prospects worse under Trump administration: National Urban League [Center] — The Hill
Trump announces 'Freedom Haulers' initiative [Center] — The Hill
Fox News legal contributor: Senate will lose Fauci contempt fight [Center] — The Hill
Zelensky didn't raise Russia's help for Iran in Trump meeting [Center] — The Hill
Here's where Jeffrey Gundlach is investing after the Fed held rates steady [Center] — CNBC Top News
China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spot [Center] — CNBC Top News
Trump says sanctions bill should include tariffs on Iran, despite 'trivial' trade with U.S. [Center] — CNBC Top News
Trump promised a 'golden age' for agriculture. Farmers in Iowa say they're still waiting [Center] — CNBC Top News
Analysis: Fed Chairman Warsh's credibility in question after leaving interest rates unchanged [Center] — CNBC Top News
AMD and Micron surge, Lam Research climbs 17% as chip stocks rip higher [Center] — CNBC Top News
AI stocks rebound, and why J&J's earnings guidance cut is not cause for concern [Center] — CNBC Top News
Trump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office [Center] — CNBC Top News

CONSERVATIVE NEWS
the RED PILL

Trump pushes F-35 sale to Turkey, but his own State Department says Erdoğan hasn't met legal requirements [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Trump admin's push to scrap DEI in federal government takes landmark step with new hiring rule [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Maine Democratic Governor Refuses To Endorse Platner Replacement [Strong Right] — Daily Wire
Senator targets alleged China-linked Singham network in fiery floor speech [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Dramatic Video Shows Thousands Of African Migrants Storming Spain’s Border [Strong Right] — Daily Wire
Christian Father Who Faced Armed FBI Raid Gets Big Payout From Trump Admin [Strong Right] — Daily Wire
Trump Targets ‘One Of The Worst Airports Anywhere In The World’ For $22.5B Overhaul [Strong Right] — Daily Wire
Kamala Harris' new $8M mansion is in a neighborhood with virtually no Black residents [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Federal judge blocks DOJ access to NJ voter rolls amid statewide controversy [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Online fury erupts as conservatives recall ’insane’ COVID-19 lockdown policies after Fauci takes the Fifth [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
El-Sayed Pushed For Renewed COVID Lockdowns, Fines For Businesses That Defied Them [Strong Right] — Daily Wire
Trump promotes Freedom Haulers Initiative to fast-track military veterans into trucking jobs [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Dem senator swipes credit for bill he opposed amid heated re-election bid: 'Disturbing pattern' [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Melania Trump helps reunite fifth group of Ukrainian, Russian children with families [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Can American Justice Beat Biden’s Fauci Pardon? [Strong Right] — Daily Wire
Ex-Dem operative details 'new donor establishment' behind Mamdani-era progressives: 'Not from the grassroots' [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics
Russian Missile Strikes Poland During Massive Overnight Attack On Ukraine [Strong Right] — Daily Wire
House panel demands classified briefings on noncitizen voting, alleged Chinese election interference [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

Market Correlation

U.S. equities are rallying hard: the S&P 500 +1.66% at 7,438, the Nasdaq +2.78% at 25,122, the Dow +1.19% at 52,208.

Elsewhere: gold up 3.2% at $4,163/oz; WTI crude down 0.6% at $83.96/bbl; Bitcoin at $64,685 (+1.2%).

Among big names, MSFT leads gainers at +15.51%, while META lags at -7.95%. Rate moves and energy prices feed straight into the political fight over inflation — match this against the headlines above.

S&P 500 7,437.63 +1.66%
Nasdaq 25,122.18 +2.78%
Dow 52,208.06 +1.19%
Bitcoin 64,684.81 +1.22%
Gold 4,162.8 +3.17%
Oil WTI 83.96 -0.59%

Top Gainers

MSFT +15.51%
AMD +13.00%
INTC +11.30%
ORCL +8.34%
SOFI +8.00%

Top Losers

META -7.95%
CRM -4.07%
DIS -2.36%
AAPL -1.41%
PYPL -1.20%

Market-Relevant Headlines

Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Include Diamonds, Oil and Gas, Copper and Other Items — NYT Politics
Federal Agencies Face Record Backlog of Public Records Requests — NYT Politics
White House eyes reopening oil refineries amid high gasoline prices — The Hill
Federal judge blocks DOJ access to NJ voter rolls amid statewide controversy — Fox News Politics
Online fury erupts as conservatives recall ’insane’ COVID-19 lockdown policies after Fauci takes the Fifth — Fox News Politics
Trump admin's push to scrap DEI in federal government takes landmark step with new hiring rule — Fox News Politics
Disney Shuts Down All Restaurants And Bathrooms In Dead Of Summer — Daily Wire
Ten Leaks Busting The Federal Budget Bucket — Daily Wire

Market Intel — News & Official Data

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Money in Politics

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Elections & Voting

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MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS & JOURNALISTS

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