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U.S. Politics quick links · July 31, 2026
Scottie read Adam Kinzinger, The Bulwark, and The Contrarian for someone who wants: A pro-democracy reader who wants a former Republican member of Congress to explain Trump, the GOP, national security, and the institutional choices facing his old party.
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July 31, 2026 · Quick links with descriptions
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis stalled the confirmation vote for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The senators are demanding written commitments that the administration will not use settlements to shield the president's family from IRS audits.
Original sourcesAdam KinzingerAdam KinzingerThe Bulwark
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Donald Trump's political operation is advising Republican midterm candidates to distance themselves from the former president. Campaign officials fear his involvement is damaging candidate prospects with fewer than 100 days until election day.
Original sourcesAdam KinzingerAdam Kinzinger
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Iranian forces downed a U.S. F-15E jet after Donald Trump asserted Iran could not challenge American flights over Tehran. Both aviators survived, but the shootdown forced the military to shift toward long-range missile strikes.
Original sourcesAdam Kinzinger
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Critics are calling for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's impeachment after he refused to acknowledge a U.S. missile strike that killed 120 schoolchildren. The controversy adds to rising concerns over military discipline and depleted weapon stockpiles.
Original sourcesThe Bulwark
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Vice President JD Vance is facing an online revolt from within his own political coalition well ahead of the 2028 presidential primary. The internal campaign signals growing factional division over who will succeed Donald Trump.
Original sourcesAdam KinzingerAdam Kinzinger
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Republican senators launched aggressive attacks against Dr. Anthony Fauci during a congressional hearing on the pandemic response. Lawmakers pushed unsubstantiated claims about vaccines to shift political blame for past public health decisions.
Original sourcesThe BulwarkAdam Kinzinger
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The administration is terminating a Medicare Part D subsidy program designed to limit premium increases. The decision directly affects 25 million seniors who face higher out-of-pocket prescription drug costs starting in 2027.
Original sourcesAdam KinzingerAdam Kinzinger
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