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As Polls Favor Anti-Trump Democrats, Traffic Plunges for Many Conservative Websites Jul 31, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the Democrats garnering slightly more interest than Republicans in the Midterms, Stephen and Katie Miller sought out Dr. Fauci for advice early in the pandemic, and President Trump saying Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement.

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Todd Blanche AG Nomination in Trouble as 2 GOP Senators Demand an End to Trump’s ‘Weaponization’ Slush Fund Jul 30, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Todd Blanche’s imperiled nomination for Attorney General amid GOP pushback over a controversial DOJ payout fund, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a fiery Capitol Hill hearing, and James Comey facing FBI prosecution over a cryptic seashell photo.

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Three Mysteries: Fauci Pleads the Fifth, McConnell Threatened with Expulsion, Newsom Ripped by Long-Ago Mistress Jul 29, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s contentious Capitol Hill testimony regarding COVID-19 lockdowns and private journal entries, joint U.S.-Saudi airstrikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq as Trump scolds Benjamin Netanyahu, and major anchor overhauls at 60 Minutes as conservative columnist Ross Douthat joins the broadcast.

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Trump attacks Kaitlan Collins Again—Are Men Ever Told to Smile More?—Gives Her Award and Then Slams Her As Fake Jul 28, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s ongoing clash with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and his call for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to kill the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act. Plus, a multi-billion dollar merger delay for Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, and a brewing primary challenge to fill the seat of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

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Trump Draws Stunned Silence with Jokes Personally Attacking Journalists But Forced to Shake Hands with Those Investigating Him Jul 27, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Caitlyn Clark shining at the WNBA All-star Game, growing questions around Mitch McConnell's absence, and the White House admitting they cancelled federal grants to blue states.

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New York Times Beats Trump, Who Withdraws Subpoenas to Reporters After Judge Says He’ll Personally Toss Them Out Jul 24, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the DOJ withdrawing subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said to be 'ruffling feathers' in the administration, and a Secret Service agent on JD Vance's detail being investigated for allegedly leaking operational security information.

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Trump Threatens Civilian Targets If Iran Keeps Attacking Ships, as National Review Says ‘The American People Are Done With War’ Jul 23, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Trump’s escalating military warnings to Iran following deadly attacks on U.S. troops, the political backlash over New Jersey mistakenly registering thousands of non-citizens to vote, and the growing civil war within the Democratic Party as moderate leaders clash with far-left socialists.

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Warning Sign: House Speaker Breaks with Trump on Iran, Says War Must Be Wrapped Up Quickly Jul 22, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Speaker Mike Johnson breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran as congressional scrutiny intensifies, shifts in the administration’s approach toward China’s alleged election interference, and the spreading of rampant conspiracy theories surrounding the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Trump Vows Revenge for Iran Killing At Least 2 Service Members in Jordan As GOP Fears Political Impact on Midterms Jul 21, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the escalating war with Iran as casualties rise and Republicans face midterm anxieties, the contentious South Carolina Senate race as Lindsey Graham’s sister launches a campaign, a federal judge temporarily blocking the $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

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ICE Agent Who Shot a Man Has a History of Mental Illness As Many Deportation Cases Fall Apart Jul 20, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the environmental impact of Canadian wildfires, President Trump ordering a review of climate guidance from the National Academy of Sciences, a media report detailing dismissed immigration assault charges, and escalating military conflicts between the U.S. and Iran.

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