Biden ignoring centrists in crusade against ‘MAGA Republicans’ ahead of midterms

President Biden has embarked on a risky strategy by vilifying ‘MAGA Republicans’ ahead of the midterms, according to political strategists who say the escalation in rhetoric may invigorate the Democratic base but is a turnoff for the average voter. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden comes up empty-handed in Saudi Arabia, but marshals region against Iran

President Biden’s ended an arduous four-day visit to the Middle East over the weekend without a major success to appease his liberal base, which has criticized him for pandering to oil-rich autocrats and walking back a campaign pledge to make a pariah of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Where Things Stand: Greene Tiptoes Up To The Line Of Arguing That Guns Should Be Used Against Dems

<p>It may be the 21st century, but the QAnon congresswoman is urging folks to take up arms against their sea of troubles.</p> <p>During a <a href=”https://www.sebgorka.com/video/marc-elias-is-the-architect-of-the-fake-insurrection-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-with-sebastian-gorka-on-america-first/”>podcast interview</a> with none other than the bombastic former Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) loudly nodded at the &#8220;Second Amendment&#8221; as a solution to the far-right&#8217;s problems &#8212; in this case the &#8220;tyrannical government,&#8221; aka (for her) Democrats. Greene suggested Democratic lawmakers are currently doing exactly what the founders feared when James Madison proposed the inclusion of Second Amendment rights in…

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Expanding the Quad? Opening seen to boost pro-democracy alliance against China

America’s intensifying pro-democracy alignment with Japan, Australia and India has room to grow as other nations seek ways to push back on an aggressive China that is eager to dominate Asia and beyond in the 21st century, former top U.S. officials and regional experts said Tuesday. Speaking at The Washington … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Flynn Loses Lawsuit Against Jan. 6 Committee A Day After Filing It

<p>Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday lost his <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/michael-flynn-lawsuit-insurrection-committee-subpoenas”>lawsuit</a> against the House Jan. 6 select committee over its subpoena for his phone records that compelled him to testify and to produce documents — a day after Flynn filed his motion in federal court in Florida.</p> Talking Points Memo

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