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Transcript: Why Insurgent Candidates Are Thriving in the Midwest

This is a lightly edited transcript of the August 3 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video her e or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: We’re going to talk about these big primaries that are happening—I guess tomorrow in

Why Insurgent Candidates Are Thriving in the Midwest

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . The primaries in Wisconsin and Michigan have become intense, nationally-watched battles between the establishment and insurgent

Trump snaps back to diplomacy, but Iran has other ideas

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The Solution to the Democrats’ John Fetterman Problem

Flipping four Senate seats, which would give Democrats a 51-seat majority in the upper house, is a daunting enough challenge for this midterm cycle. But that’s the easy part. Realistically, the party really needs to flip five. Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman simply can’t be

The Memo: Decision day dawns for El-Sayed, Stevens and Michigan Democrats

It’s crunch time in the fiercest and most divisive Democratic primary battle of the year. On Tuesday, Democratic voters in Michigan will decide whether progressive Abdul El-Sayed or centrist Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) will be their Senate candidate as the party tries to

It’s OK to Dream of a Blue Texas

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How to Save Congress From the Supreme Court

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How Washington Failed the Haitians It Promised to Protect

The mainstream U.S. media has done a fairly good job in reporting on the latest in a long line of reprehensible Supreme Court decisions. As of July 27, the high court stripped legal protection from 330,000 Haitians who are here in America, thus granting the Trump administration

Democrats see wins in funding stopgap, but expect future spending fight

The Senate on Monday advanced a bipartisan bill to fund the government at current levels through Dec. 11 with strong support from both parties, a break from the bitter fights that dominated recent funding cycles. Democrats have opposed similar efforts in recent years, either

Concern about Max Miller quietly grows among Republicans

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Blanche nomination has momentum, despite a few GOP obstacles

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation to the permanent post faces hurdles in the Senate even after the dramatic deal involving Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), as several other key GOP senators remain undecided over his nomination.

Trump Hit by Fox Poll Shocker that Undercuts His Latest Midterm Tirade

On Monday, CNN analyst Harry Enten flagged a truly surprising finding in a Fox News poll that had eluded our attention: Trump’s approval is nine points underwater in very red Texas , which he won by 14 points in 2024. That’s not all: The Fox poll, which shows Democrat James

Paxton trails Talarico by 2 points in new Texas Senate poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, is trailing Democrat James Talarico by two points in new polling of the closely watched race. A survey from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas

Jack Smith invited to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee next month

Former special counsel Jack Smith has been invited to testify in late September in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Monday. “Im inviting Jack Smith 2 testify before Senate Judic Cmte on Sept 22,” Grassley, the chair of the committee

ICE says Salvadoran man dead following 'medical emergency' at Newark detention center

A detainee who had been held at a Newark, N.J., Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility has died, according to multiple officials. In a statement obtained by The Hill’s sister network NewsNation, ICE said that a 41-year-old Salvadoran migrant named Edwin

Still some drama left in Todd Blanche’s confirmation fight

He is expected to get through the Judiciary Committee, but confirmation is not a done deal.

South Carolina Republicans jockey to replace Graham on Senate ballot: Key takeaways from first debate

South Carolina Republicans vying for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) slot on the November ballot squared off on a Monday debate stage with just over one week until the special primary election. Lindsey Graham, 71, died in early July from an aortic dissection after

‘He should quit’: Republican senators sound alarms about Max Miller accusations

The calls came after Miller’s former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, said he should not serve in the House.

Senate overwhelmingly advances stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing shutdown

The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly advanced a stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown ahead of this fall's midterms. The chamber voted 89-4 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution, overcoming the

Pirro’s future in question amid break with Trump on Reflecting Pool

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s clash with President Trump over the handling of the Reflecting Pool case is raising questions about her standing with the president, with whom she has enjoyed a friendly relationship for decades. Pirro visited the White House Monday evening after

Budget Republicans to meet

Senate easily advances stopgap funding deal past first hurdle

The 89-4 vote indicates strong bipartisan interest in avoiding another Oct. 1 shutdown.

Burgum, Trump still blame pool damage on vandals

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Trump’s Continued Claims of Vandalism at Reflecting Pool Disputed by U.S. Attorney Memo

President Donald Trump continues to insist damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was the result of vandalism, despite a Department of Justice motion filed on July 31 that placed the blame squarely on a contractor's "botched" installation of the pool coating "and not

Manchin on supporting socialist candidate with 'good ideas': 'Are you crazy?'

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday shut down the idea of possibly supporting a socialist candidate in comments that come amid a recent rise of democratic socialists on the national political stage. During an appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation," host Margaret

As Haitians brace for end of TPS, some Republicans rejoice

The Trump administration's plan to deport more than 300,000 Haitians who just lost their lawful status after a Supreme Court ruling is showing a split screen in U.S. politics, with some Republicans openly rejoicing in the pending removals while others plead for leniency. The

Iran's ‘last chance’ in peace talks?

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When is deadline for Ohio GOP to replace Max Miller on ballot?

The deadline is approaching for Ohio GOP officials to replace Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) if he ends his reelection campaign amid allegations of abuse levied by his ex-wife. If Miller drops out by the close of business Tuesday, local officials must hold a special primary for a

Stopgap funding bill seeks delay of Trump's science funding plan

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McMahon asks universities to outline commitments to 'national service'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday urged American universities to outline their commitments to a set of Trump administration priorities by the end of this year. In an open letter to university presidents and board members, McMahon lamented that higher education

Court Rules Trump Clearly Wanted to Discriminate Against New Citizens

The Trump administration’s attempt to prevent new American citizens from receiving help on voter registration was blocked in federal court Monday. U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson paused a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy from last August preventing

Republican attorneys general warn OpenAI could face legal action over breach

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Burgum sticks to Reflecting Pool vandalism story as Pirro catches Trump heat for blaming 'botched' installation

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has been sticking to his original story that vandals were responsible for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, despite a court filing from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro saying the department had evidence a "botched" installation was to

ICE chief divests detention giant stocks, recuses himself from contracts: Warren

David Venturella, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sent a letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) saying he has divested of his Geo Group stocks and "fully recused himself from all contracts and obligations related to detention." The letter to

Democratic-led states join legal fight over Trump’s new tariffs

Roughly two dozen Democratic-controlled states sued President Trump on Monday over his new global tariffs, calling them “equally unlawful” to the ones the Supreme Court has invalidated. The lawsuit adds to legal challenges launched by small businesses in response to the latest

Republican attorneys general urge OpenAI to preserve records on Hugging Face breach

More than a dozen Republican attorneys general are calling on OpenAI to preserve records on its models' recent breach of another company, suggesting the AI firm may have violated state or federal laws in the incident. In a letter sent Monday to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, 15

Piker dismisses talk of progressive implosion

Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker in a recent interview slammed the idea that progressive candidates pose a risk to Democrats in general elections. In an interview featured on CNN’s “The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper” that premiered Sunday, the outlet’s Donie O'Sullivan pressed

Brown University president to step down after 15 years

Brown University President Christina Paxson said Monday she will step down at the end of the academic year, after she oversaw negotiations with the Trump administration over the past 18 months. Paxson, who started her tenure in 2012, said stepping down is the “right decision”

Trump Furious as Jeanine Pirro “Choked” in Reflecting Pool Case

President Trump is not happy over how Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, handled the prosecution of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CNN reports that Trump is considering firing Pirro, a former Fox News host, over the

Republicans Now Trying to Trick Voters Into Limiting Their Own Power

Missourians are about to vote on their own power to change the state constitution. Missouri, along with 26 other states and Washington, D.C., has a process by which voters can gather signatures and initiate amendments to the state constitution by putting a ballot measure to a

Trump Makes Bonkers Claim About Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump claimed Monday he was in talks to open the Strait of Hormuz “literally by tomorrow”—while Iran has denied speaking to the United States. Speaking at a press conference to sign an executive order, Trump rambled about ongoing talks with Iran to reopen the

Jack Smith invited to testify before Senate next month

The Sept. 22 hearing would be the former special counsel’s second congressional appearance.

Aaron Rodgers: Fauci a ‘coward’ and a ‘criminal’ for taking the Fifth

On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers launched into tirade against Dr. Anthony Fauci over the infectious disease expert's decision not to answer questions during last week's Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. "I'm gonna plead the Fifth," Rodgers

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance' before 'decapitation'

President Trump on Monday warned that it was Iran’s “last chance” to make a peace deal with the U.S. or face “decapitation” as he touted the most recent talks with Tehran. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the discussions with Iran are “not very complex” and “going to

RFK Jr. Faces First Two Deaths From Explosive Diarrhea Parasite

The cyclosporiasis outbreak just turned deadly. Two people died in Michigan after contracting cyclosporiasis, the state’s health department announced Monday. They’re the first confirmed deaths in the country that have been tied to the public health crisis spurred by a

Chuck Edwards recommended for censure by House Ethics Committee

The panel found evidence that the North Carolina Republican sexually harassed two of his staffers.

Trump: Pirro 'choked,' 'folded like an umbrella' in Reflecting Pool case

President Trump said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” in her decision to drop charges against U.S. Olympian David Hearn in the Reflecting Pool vandalism case, casting blame on the judge overseeing the case. “The judge was extremely unfriendly to Jeanine, and frankly, I

Read: Ethics Committee report finds Edwards violated 'spirit' of sexual harassment rules

The House Ethics Committee on Monday recommended Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) be formally censured by the full House because he had violated “the spirit” of the chamber’s rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances. The report from the committee said Edwards, who is

Rogers beats El-Sayed, loses to Stevens in Michigan Senate poll

Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) has a lead over Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and is falling behind Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the race for Sen. Gary Peters’s (D-Mich.) seat, per a new poll. In the EPIC-MRA poll, 44 percent of respondents said they would