There could be a mistrial, or Trump could be acquitted, so why even mention Stormy Daniels?
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One Big Thing Mike Johnson Seems to Get
Plus, the latest from inside the courtroom of Trump’s hush money trial, how to stop the resurrection of the Comstock “Chastity” Law, and how the Biden administration can protect new regulations—all in the April 16, 2024, Washington Monthly Newsletter.
The Monthly’s Presidential Accomplishment Index on CNN
Also in the April 11, 2024 Washington Monthly newsletter, ‘As GOP Splinters on Section 702, Dems Should Unite’ and ‘The White Rural Rage Controversy.’
Progressives Should Not Partner with Trumpers to Undermine FISA
Donald Trump and his House Freedom Caucus allies want to hamstring a critical counterterrorism surveillance program. Democrats shouldn’t help them.
Trump Can’t Run From His Biggest Accomplishment: Overturning Roe
Trump says abortion laws are up to the states. But some of the swing states already have extreme bans. More in our April 9, 2024 newsletter.
Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Legislation?
Biden, a veteran lawmaker, patiently worked with his congressional opponents and signed many major bills. Trump, an inexperienced hothead, did not.
Will DeSantis’s Terrible Governing Give Florida to Biden?
Plus, Biden’s secret weapon: Kamala Harris, the case against selling U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, which states help college grads find jobs, and more in the April 4, 2024, Washington Monthly Newsletter.
Florida Is (Hypothetically) Winnable for Biden and the Democrats
The third most populous state is expensive and hasn’t gone blue since 2012. But can abortion put the swing back in the Sunshine State?
Should Biden Swap Liquified Natural Gas for Ukraine Aid?
The April 2, 2024 edition of the Washington Monthly Newsletter.
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“Joe Biden’s EV push vs. Ruy Teixeira’s strawman arguments” and the latest from the Washington Monthly website.

