Welcome to the July 21st New Newsletter! (Sorry for the late drop!)
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Our Main Story: Now You See It, Now You Won’t
Behind Trump’s Jeffrey Epstein Problem
MAGA faithful are angry about the Epstein case. Here’s what to know
The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out
How Ghislaine Maxwell Is Riding the New Jeffrey Epstein Wave
Trump tells those focused on Epstein he doesn't want their support (okay)
Trump slams his own supporters as ‘weaklings’ for falling for what he now calls the Epstein ‘hoax’
Epstein’s former lawyer wants Ghislaine Maxwell released so that she can testify
Even the crazies are asking for the list
Trump Hit by Poll Blow Over Handling of Epstein Files: Live Updates
House Republicans Dangle Possible Vote on Epstein Files, After Voter Backlash
GOP Leaders Call for Epstein Files, Then Block Vote
Donald Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Reporters, Rupert Murdoch for $10 Billion Over “FAKE” Epstein Letter
Trump Just Screwed Himself on the Epstein Fiasco—with Don Jr.’s Help
An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files
Israeli Troops Kill Dozens Seeking Aid Near Border, Gaza Officials Say
A Kentucky Republican and a California liberal: The unlikely alliance pushing Trump on Epstein
Trump calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony
This Week’s Links
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Already Test Driving 2028
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
What causes obesity? A major new study is upending common wisdom.
Why CBS Snatched Its Talk-Show King’s Crown
Calls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat
ICE Lawyers Are Hiding Their Names in Immigration Court
U.S. Tourism Will Lose Up To $29 Billion As Visitors Plummet Amid Trump Policies
Why the Awards Race Is the Next Great Front in Hollywood’s AI Debate
Senate Votes to Strip $1.1 Billion From Public Broadcasting in Blow to PBS and NPR
Josh Hawley pushes new bill to undo GOP's Medicaid cuts he just voted for
Trump’s Rage Erupts as Inflation Rises and His Pollster Openly Panics
Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk
Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza as Israel widens evacuation orders
The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches
Exclusive: Democrat on Bipartisan Push to Undo Part of 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Blindspot Story
WNBA All-Stars make statement with warmup shirts over CBA
England to stop taking the knee as Jess Carter subjected to ‘vile’ racist abuse during Euro 2025
This Is Texas News
The Texas Legislature’s Special Session Begins Monday. Here’s What You Should Know.
‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps
Rio Grande Valley’s biggest free health clinic event of the year is canceled due to federal cuts
Wilonsky: In West Dallas, protecting graves of the immigrants who created this city
As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
Democratic Wake Up Call
The Democrats’ Message Is Broken. These Strategists Have a Few Fixes.
O'Rourke says Texas redistricting could ultimately help Democrats
Pop Culture Catchup
Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert
You hear the one about the CEO, the head of HR, and Coldplay? No? I got you.
That’s it for this Monday! Like, share, and subscribe if you haven’t yet. We are quite literally all in this together.
xo, GPL