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Today’s Big Story…
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for federal workforce cuts and agency reorganizations to proceed while the appeals process continues.
In February, Trump signed an executive order titled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative,” calling for sweeping reductions. A California judge paused the plan in May, but the government appealed to the 9th Circuit, prompting the Supreme Court’s interim decision. The justices clarified that their order addresses only the legality of Trump’s executive order and White House memo on workforce cuts—not individual personnel decisions.
The State Department released the following statement: “Today’s near unanimous decision from the Supreme Court further confirms that the law was on our side throughout this entire process. We will continue to move forward with our historic reorganization plan at the State Department, as announced earlier this year. This is yet another testament to President Trump’s dedication to following through on an America First agenda.”
Trump wins! The Trump administration can move forward with plans to slash the federal work force and dismantle wasteful federal agencies, the Supreme Court ruled. The order, which lifted a lower court’s ruling that had blocked mass layoffs, was unsigned and did not include a vote
— Dennis Michael Lynch (@TrustDML)
1:05 AM • Jul 9, 2025
Another Big Story…
Former officials fired from the now-closed USAID and the State Department are joining forces to oppose Trump, citing concerns about democracy.
Following USAID’s closure on July 1, they are organizing workshops on “noncooperation,” aiming to foster a network of minor resistance that could grow into a national strike.
Some are reportedly circulating an old CIA “Simple Sabotage” manual among perceived government allies. One official warned, “Take it from those of us who worked in authoritarian countries: We’ve become one.”
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The Administration…
During a Cabinet meeting, President Trump delivered some of his harshest remarks yet about Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments followed a temporary pause in U.S. military aid to Ukraine and calls with both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Also during the Cabinet meeting, President Trump grew visibly frustrated when asked about the lack of a Jeffrey Epstein client list, saying he’s tired of the ongoing focus on the case.
President Trump’s White House is waiving executive privilege for former Biden White House physician Kevin O'Connor, who is set to testify in the House Oversight probe into alleged cover-ups of Biden’s mental and physical decline
USDA chief Brooke Rollins announced that the government will ban farmland sales to buyers linked to China and other foreign adversaries, citing national and food security concerns.
The Trump administration’s DOE warned that retiring 104 GW of power by 2030, along with project delays, could cause blackouts to soar from single digits to over 800 hours annually.
Veteran political reporter Salena Zito tells her own story in her new book, Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland. The book recounts the July 13, 2024, shooting at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
President Trump suggested the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., claiming it would significantly reduce crime.
President Trump’s extended pause on “Liberation Day” tariffs has left trading partners and consumers uncertain about future price hikes. While officials projected 90 trade deals in 90 days, only three—with the UK, Vietnam, and China—have been finalized.
Vice President…
JD Vance joined President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for a White House meeting held at Blair House, where Netanyahu is staying. The Israeli leader is set to meet with Senate leaders later today.
Congress…
THE HOUSE
•House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is facing backlash for allegedly editing a photo to appear slimmer. He posted the image on Instagram, prompting swift mockery from social media users.
•Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) urged the DOJ to release more details on Jeffrey Epstein, saying Americans deserve the truth and should be able to form their own conclusions.
•Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) accused ICE agents of targeting “anybody that is brown” and claimed their presence, along with National Guard troops at LA’s MacArthur Park, intimidated and scared people.
THE SENATE
•Sen. Thom Tillis’s (R-NC) sudden retirement has disappointed Senate Republicans, who see him as a results-driven team player and key to holding the North Carolina seat. Many are frustrated with President Trump’s recent social media attacks on Tillis after he opposed the “big, beautiful bill.”
•Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the Senate will soon advance a tough Russia sanctions bill targeting not only Moscow but also major energy buyers China and India.
•A Senate committee is set to vote on whether to advance Susan Monarez’s nomination for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Resistance…
Former CIA Director John Brennan and ex-FBI Director James Comey are under criminal investigation for possible misconduct in the Trump–Russia probe, including allegedly lying to Congress. CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred evidence against Brennan to FBI Director Kash Patel for possible prosecution.
President Trump criticized New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after Mamdani called for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump labeled Mamdani a "socialist and communist," slamming his stance as extreme and anti-Israel.
A resurfaced photo of Mamdani flipping off a Christopher Columbus statue has sparked online backlash and criticism from some Italian-American groups.
At a press conference on the Palisades and Eaton Fires, California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted Ambassador Ric Grenell for criticizing the state’s recovery efforts. Newsom is requesting $40 billion in federal aid while also criticizing Trump’s immigration policies.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed the city "will not ever cooperate with ICE," criticizing the Trump administration for creating division. Since August 31, 2022, Chicago has taken in over 51,000 illegal aliens from the southern border.
DHS reported that San Antonio City Council candidate Matthew Gauna, a self-described Democrat consultant, called for ICE agents to be shot in LA. DHS official Tricia McLaughlin shared the threat on social media, as assaults on ICE agents and a recent attack on a Texas Border Patrol station escalate.
A counterterrorism expert warns Iranian sleeper cells may be hiding in plain sight, ready to target rural U.S. areas.
An impostor using AI to mimic Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s voice and writing style contacted at least five people—including three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor, and a member of Congress—via text and the encrypted app Signal, which is widely used by the Trump administration.
MARS, maker of M&M's and Skittles, is refusing to join other major food companies in pledging to remove synthetic dyes over the next two years, opposing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to eliminate them.
A new book claims Jill Biden’s political rise paralleled her husband’s decline. It details her growing influence in the administration, along with top aide Anthony Bernal.
In Other News…
Bryan Kohberger admitted guilt in writing and signed it, without explaining the November 2022 Idaho home invasion that left four college students dead just days before Thanksgiving. Read more…
Four new lawsuits accuse the NYPD under Mayor Eric Adams of widespread corruption, including bribery for promotions, timecard fraud, favoritism, and ignoring body camera rules. Details here…
As overtourism strains popular destinations, Mexico City residents protested, marching through tourist-heavy areas and near the U.S. Embassy. Some demonstrators carried signs with extreme anti-tourist messages, including calls to kill "Gringos." Watch here…
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