CONGRESS DESCENDS INTO ‘CIRCULAR FIRING SQUAD’

LIBERAL NEWS
the BLUE PILL

What We Know About Dr. Fauci Pleading the Fifth in Senate Hearing on Covid Origins [Lean Left]Fact-Check — NYT Politics

Dems pick South Carolina to lead 2028 primary calendar [Lean Left] — Politico

Rob Bonta on blocking the Paramount merger, CNN concerns and Trump’s DOJ [Lean Left] — Politico

Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily [Lean Left] — NPR Politics

Ukraine’s Strike on Iranian Ship Shows How Two Wars Could Spiral [Lean Left] — NYT Politics

FTSE 100 on track for best month since first US attacks on Iran five months ago – as it happened [Lean Left] — Guardian World

After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health [Lean Left] — NPR Politics

Poll: Republicans’ gas price problem is even worse than it seems [Lean Left] — Politico

‘It’s a stone around your neck’: Arizona Republicans once again nominate 2020 election deniers [Lean Left] — Politico

There’s a power struggle brewing in South Carolina, and Trump might not win [Lean Left] — Politico

Amish Shah wins Dem primary in battleground Arizona House race [Lean Left] — Politico

What Is the Board of Peace? The Trump-Backed Group, Explained. [Lean Left] — NYT Politics

How Republicans plan to conquer Troy Jackson [Lean Left] — Politico

‘I've never lost:’ Rahm Emanuel makes his case for the White House [Lean Left] — Politico

How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms [Lean Left] — NYT Politics

Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept [Lean Left] — Guardian World

Middle East crisis live: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first [Lean Left] — Guardian World

Trump's claims of 250,000 non-U.S. citizens on voter rolls leave some states baffled [Lean Left] — NPR Politics

HYPOCRITICAL NEWS

Poll: Trump’s MAGA voters would stick by a candidate through the most serious of scandals [Center] — Politico

Progressives’ Midwest insurgency is powered by the growing data center backlash [Center] — Semafor

Congress descends into ‘circular firing squad’ [Center] — Semafor

Center-left Democrats seek distance from Medicare for All [Center] — Semafor

Fox's Dana Perino grills Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong over democratic socialism [Center] — The Hill

Trump pooh-poohs Iran’s potential role in Minnesota water facility hacks [Center] — The Hill

Senate Democrat declines to say whether Schumer should continue in leadership post [Center] — The Hill

Cybersecurity expert: 'Moderate confidence' Iran attacked Minnesota water facilities [Center] — The Hill

Trump: 'I don't really blame' Cornyn for holding up Blanche confirmation [Center] — The Hill

Friday, the 13th Trump Cabinet meeting [Center] — The Hill

Trump says Israel 'happy' with Hamas deal, despite 'skepticism' [Center] — The Hill

Fauci hearing a sham: Republicans only looking to prosecute [Center] — The Hill

Retired vice admiral: Calculus for Iranian government changing [Center] — The Hill

Chinese AI companies aim to serve businesses [Center] — Semafor

How YouTube is navigating an AI tightrope [Center] — Semafor

Americans worry robots will take jobs, but not theirs [Center] — Semafor

Energy retailers urge Nigeria to build fuel reserves amid fuel crisis [Center] — Semafor

Trump says Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza [Center] — Semafor

CONSERVATIVE NEWS
the RED PILL

Democratic Socialists of America activists signed pledge to support, defend 'Chinese socialism' [Strong Right] — Fox News Politics

Newt Gingrich: The 2026 Strategy That Could Save Republicans From Total Disaster [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Ex-'Squad' member fights for comeback as socialist wing ramps up war on Dem establishment [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

TRUMP: Migrant Invasion Of Spanish Territory Will Be A Midterm Talking Point [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting From Camp David [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Can American Justice Beat Biden’s Fauci Pardon? [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Trump admin cannot refuse detained illegal immigrants a chance for release on bond, appeals court rules [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

‘I Love Killing Hamas Leadership’: Fetterman Drop-Kicks Radical News Outlet [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Republican Who Tanked Trump’s Redistricting Push Steps Down From Leadership [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Liberal court stuns with ruling that hands Trump major immigration win [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

Fauci faces lifetime ban from federal government work under new bill following explosive hearing [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

Can Democrats Have A Sister Souljah Sequel? [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

House Democrat blasted after early release law freed inmates later charged with murder [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

Jack Smith's Senate phone records probe turns to Verizon's handling of subpoenas [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

Trump blasts Spain migrant surge as 'catastrophe,' warns US could face worse if Democrats regain power [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

AI Giants Turn To George Soros-Funded Nonprofit For Election Information [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Internet erupts over report that Platner's replacement in key Senate race fathered children with second cousin [Lean Right] — Fox News Politics

Seattle Police Chief Out As City Officials Face Backlash Over Mass Shooting Response [Strong Right] — Daily Wire

Market Correlation

U.S. equities are trading higher: the S&P 500 +0.70% at 7,490, the Nasdaq +1.00% at 25,374, the Dow +0.53% at 52,486. The VIX sits at 16.0 (-6.5% today), inside its normal range.

The 10-year Treasury yield is climbing at 4.74% — the number behind mortgage rates and Washington's interest bill. The dollar index is at 99.9 (-0.1%). Elsewhere: gold up 0.2% at $4,110/oz; WTI crude up 1.4% at $84.80/bbl; Bitcoin at $62,907 (-2.8%).

Among big names, AMZN leads gainers at +15.14%, while COIN lags at -10.55%. Rate moves and energy prices feed straight into the political fight over inflation — match this against the headlines above.

S&P 500 7,489.81 +0.70%

Nasdaq 25,373.85 +1.00%

Dow 52,485.74 +0.53%

VIX 15.97 -6.55%

10Y Yield 4.74% +1.76%

Dollar Index 99.91 -0.10%

Bitcoin 62,907.29 -2.81%

Gold 4,110.2 +0.25%

Oil WTI 84.8 +1.45%