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Should the U.S. Keep Funding War in Ukraine? Debate Reveals Deep Divisions Within Republican Party
The first Republican presidential primary debate highlighted “deep divisions within the Republican Party about foreign policy,” says The Nation’s national affairs correspondent John Nichols. He says the nationalist “America First” ideology championed by former President Donald Trump is now being pushed even further by Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis, who are critical of U.S.
Vivek Ramaswamy Calls Rep. Ayanna Pressley And Ibram X. Kendi Part Of ‘Modern KKK’
It is “racist” to suggest that Ramaswamy’s conservative views make him a race traitor, the Indian-American GOP Republican presidential hopeful said.
‘Donald Trump ARRESTED’: Trump’s Mug Shot Is Already Being Used To Raise Money
Say cheese! Trump’s mug shot is likely to play a leading role in campaign fundraising appeals through the 2024 election.
Joe Biden’s 4-Word Reaction To Donald Trump’s Mug Shot Is Dripping With Shade
Or maybe it was a sincere compliment. (Probably not.
What DVDs Gave Us
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Netflix is shutting down its movie-by-mail service at the end of next month. Movie lovers will lose more than a fond memory.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
The new old age
Trump’s mug shot has a silent message.
A crush can teach you a lot about yourself.
Sarah Palin Calls For Trump Supporters To ‘Rise Up’ Over Arrest, Alludes To ‘Civil War’
The former Alaska governor told Newsmax she wants to ask the prosecutors going after Trump: “What the heck? Do you want us to be in civil war?
What Trump Brings Out in Americans
Welcome to Up for Debate. Each week, Conor Friedersdorf rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Later, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here.Question of the WeekIf you could pose one earnest question to any of the Republican candidates, what would it be? (No insults disguised as questions allowed.)Send your responses to conor@theatlantic.com or simply reply to this email.
Who Is Trump Ally Harrison Floyd, The Only 2020 Defendant Held Without Bond In Georgia?
The former director of Black Voices for Trump, one of 19 people charged in the 2020 election conspiracy case, also faces an assault charge in Maryland.
The 2024 U.S. Presidential Race: A Cheat Sheet
No one alive has seen a race like the 2024 presidential election. For months, if not years, many people have expected a reprise of the 2020 election, a matchup between the sitting president and a former president.But that hasn’t prevented a crowded primary. On the GOP side, more than a dozen candidates are ostensibly vying for the nomination.
This Week in Books: I Want to Know What Love Is
This is an edition of the revamped Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here.Enormous developments in neuroscience over the past two decades have allowed researchers to peer into the human mind as never before. But it’s not always comfortable to learn about the mechanistic workings of our emotions.
Is Salsa Gazpacho?
My obsession with salsa, gazpacho, and the line between them began with a joke. A friend had, or so her husband reported, faced her nearly empty refrigerator one night and in a moment of panicked hunger started eating salsa for dinner. Only salsa. No chips. Just spoon straight in the jar. “Did she add water and claim it was gazpacho?” I asked.She had not. But could she have? The suggestion is not absurd. Salsa is an oniony, peppery, tomato-based food.
“Shameful”: Reelected Tenn. State Rep. Justin Jones on GOP Silencing of Critics on Gun Control
Tennessee’s Republican-dominated state Legislature is still facing public outcry over the state’s permissive gun laws in the wake of Nashville’s Covenant School shooting, which killed three 9-year-old children and three adult staff members in March. Since then, the state House, under the control of Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton, has censured its own representatives and deployed state troopers to crack down on public participation.
Are “Mugshots” Unethical? How Jailhouse Photos Undermine Defendants & Reinforce Systemic Bias
While being booked for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump made history as the first former president to have his mugshot taken and released to the public. Shortly after the image of Trump scowling at a police camera started to circulate, the embattled real estate mogul and politician began using it to raise money for his 2024 presidential campaign.
Inmate P01135809: Trump Surrenders to Jail in Georgia, Booked on 13 Felony Counts
Former President Donald Trump was booked Thursday at Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail on 13 felony charges for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. He paid $20,000, or 10% of his $200,000 bond, through a local bail bondsman, allowing him to be released after about 20 minutes at the jail. He is expected to face trial as early as October.
White House to name first 10 drugs for Medicare negotiations early
The administration is expected to unveil the first 10 drugs selected for price negotiations Tuesday, in a milestone for the president’s health agenda.
CDC, pharmacies try to speed up Covid vaccine program for the uninsured
The timing gap prompted concerns from public health experts, who fear that it would further complicate the fall vaccination campaign.
Generic drug giants settle federal price-fixing charges
The settlements resolve a long-running criminal probe of the generic pharmaceutical industry dating to 2014.
GOP push to get more Americans into high-deductible health is dividing Democrats
Bipartisan legislation aims to get more Americans into high-deductible insurance, but perils would remain.
Biden’s fall Covid vaccine rollout for the uninsured won’t include pharmacies at first
The administration doesn’t expect to finalize contracts with pharmacies distributing the vaccine to the uninsured until mid-October, weeks after the shot is made widely available.
‘Pathetic’: Voters of color slam Biden’s performance on the economy
“Our economy is the lowest it’s been.
Biden’s approval rating for the economy remains at about a third, poll finds
The Biden administration has hit hard the president’s economic policy, known as “Bidenomics,” amid falling inflation, steady job growth and diminished talk of a forthcoming recession.
The White House plays it cool as ‘Bidenomics’ struggles to catch on
The president made a big bet on owning the economy. His team says give it time.
DeSantis’ conservative populism has left some donors chafing
The Florida governor has made a name for himself with the fights he’s picked.
John Bolton Has A 4-Letter Word To Describe Trump’s Mug Shot
The former Trump advisor didn’t hold back when asked about the instantly infamous photo of his ex-boss.
‘Embarrassed’: Ex-GOP Governor Slams Candidates Over Trump Support
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said the “lowlight” of the first GOP presidential debate left him “embarrassed and disgusted.
Trump’s First Tweet In Years Is Being Mocked For 1 Truly Awkward Mistake
The former president returned to the platform for the first time since he was banned in January 2021.
The First GOP Debate Makes It Obvious Where the Republican Party Is Headed
On Wednesday night, the 2024 campaign season officially began, and it was the weirdest season opener in recent memory. Former President Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican nomination, did not show up. And even though the contenders on the stage likely have no chance of winning the nomination, the debate was important, in that a lot was revealed about the future of the party.Nikki Haley came across as the reasonable, truth-telling candidate. She got nowhere.
Donald Trump’s Mug Shot Has Been Released
This is the first mug shot to be taken of a U.S. president — and it’s a first for Donald Trump as well, despite his being indicted three other times this year.