Civil Politics (5/16/25): We’re All Pretty Moody

Further Reading:

Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt – LINK

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. It refused – LINK

U.S. could face default by August if Congress doesn’t address debt ceiling, Bessent says – LINK

Conservatives block Trump agenda bill from advancing in major setback for GOP leaders – LINK

Video shows the moment Newark’s air traffic control screens went black – LINK

FAA holds meeting with US airlines to cap Newark flights – LINK

Senate Republicans move toward vote on California emissions waiver – LINK

James Comey is under investigation for his ‘8647’ Instagram post. What does it mean? – LINK

Trump’s critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal – LINK

France gave the US Statue of Liberty, Qatar offered Trump $400M plane. Experts say it’s not the same – LINK


Beginning Music: Glenn Gould – Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic – Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

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