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Some Democrats are concerned about liberal candidates’ ability to connect with voters in purple and red states.

Our @adamwren.bsky.social and @andrewjfhoward.bsky.social discuss what it means for the midterms on today’s #PlaybookPod.

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2 Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
2 Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
Several loved ones approached the caskets carrying Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, and William Nathanial Howard, 29.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
“When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and then hours later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert,” Chuck Redd said.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote
The win by Nasry Asfura continues Latin America's shift to the right.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit
There had been two years of subdued celebrations due to the war in Gaza.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Obamacare sign-ups are steady, but warning signs emerge
Obamacare sign-ups are steady, but warning signs emerge
While sign-ups are above 2024, some states are concerned about higher terminations, fewer new enrollees and more consumer calls for help. If Congress fails again to extend enhanced subsidies in January, they say enrollment could drop.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Retailers turn to K Street to save Christmas
Retailers turn to K Street to save Christmas
Trade groups and companies representing everything from Christmas trees and decor to toys and spices bolstered their lobbying operations with massive sums as they jockeyed for tariff relief.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
DOJ says it has found more than a million additional Epstein documents
DOJ says it has found more than a million additional Epstein documents
The discovery means it will take several more weeks to complete the release ordered by Congress.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
‘We’d be cooked’: Trump, Lindell test Minnesota GOP’s optimism
‘We’d be cooked’: Trump, Lindell test Minnesota GOP’s optimism
The president and the Minnesota GOP see an opportunity to unseat Gov. Tim Walz. But some Republicans worry Trump could hurt their chances.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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NEW: The brushback from the justices could undermine Trump’s effort to deploy the guard on other states, a rare rejection by the high court of his bid to push the boundaries of presidential power

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Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois
The 6-3 ruling comes more than two months after the Trump admin asked the justices to weigh in on the move.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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NOTED: In Kavanaugh's Illinois National Guard solo concurrence, he adds footnote that seems to try to calm outrage over his solo opinion in the CA ICE emergency ruling that led to some calling race-based immigration arrests "Kavanaugh stops." Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
December 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Six months after a chaotic visit to a New Jersey ICE detention center that resulted in federal assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver, she and her colleagues returned to the facility to advocate for its closure.
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver returns to ICE facility after assault charges to push for its closure
She and fellow Democrats conducted an oversight visit days after a detainee’s death at Delaney Hall.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
From the field to the ballot: Athletes crowd GOP tickets ahead of 2026
From the field to the ballot: Athletes crowd GOP tickets ahead of 2026
Former athletes and coaches are coming off the bench to run for office as political outsiders. So far, that strategy has produced mixed results.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has blocked Trump's effort to deploy the National Guard in Illinois to protect officials carrying out his mass-deportation policy.
Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois
The 6-3 ruling comes more than two months after the Trump admin asked the justices to weigh in on the move.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Some Democrats are concerned about liberal candidates’ ability to connect with voters in purple and red states.

Our @adamwren.bsky.social and @andrewjfhoward.bsky.social discuss what it means for the midterms on today’s #PlaybookPod.

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December 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The latest batch of Epstein files detail:
- Evidence involving former Prince Andrew
- An apparent letter from Epstein to another sex offender
- The existence of a photo of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell obtained from Steve Bannon's phone.
New revelations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appear in latest Epstein files
Here’s what we learned in the latest release of the Epstein files.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Trump administration has fired warning shots over Big Tech regulations.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Larry Summers was once named as a backup executor in a draft of Jeffrey Epstein's will, according to a new document released by the Justice Department.
Larry Summers named backup executor in 2014 draft of Epstein’s will
The world-famous economist has stepped back from public life in recent weeks in the wake of new revelations about the extent of his relationship with Epstein.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Unreliable. Creating more problems than solving them. A negative force on the world stage.

This is how large shares of America’s closest allies view the U.S., according to our new poll.
Poll: Major allies see US as unreliable and destabilizing
Pluralities in Germany and France — and a majority of Canadians — say the US is a negative force globally, new POLITICO-Public First polling finds.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
FCC bans foreign-made drones over national security, spying concerns
FCC bans foreign-made drones over national security, spying concerns
The ruling will hit Chinese drone-maker DJI the hardest.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
He’s facing very long odds. So why are New York Republicans betting on Bruce Blakeman?
He’s facing very long odds. So why are New York Republicans betting on Bruce Blakeman?
Struggling blue state Republicans need a strong top of the ticket to win key House races.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's newest 'assault' on wind
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's newest 'assault' on wind
The Trump administration's blocking of renewable projects is putting in jeopardy the long-running talks to reduce red tape for energy projects.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
State attorneys general sue Trump administration over efforts to shutter CFPB
State attorneys general sue Trump administration over efforts to shutter CFPB
20 states and the District of Columbia argue that the Trump administration has a legal duty to keep funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Oldest National Park Service ranger has died at 104
Oldest National Park Service ranger has died at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who retired in 2022, recounted her own story and uncovered the stories of others at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in California.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
More than a dozen staffers leave Heritage to join Pence-led nonprofit
More than a dozen staffers leave Heritage to join Pence-led nonprofit
It’s the latest in a string of departures from the embattled organization.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM