Wednesday, September 10 | By Cate Martel |
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It's Wednesday. Who else was caught off guard by the dreary, misty rain this morning? Sorry to anyone who thought they were going to have a good hair day. |
- Russia breaches NATO airspace
- First excerpt of Harris's new memoir
- Biden bid reckless, Harris says
- Trump declares DC safe, dines out
- Troops reportedly feel 'shame' in DC
- Strong evidence found for past life on Mars
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The world is on edge today: |
There has been a major escalation from Russia. Russian drones breached Poland's airspace overnight during an attack on Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his country's military shot them down, calling it as "large-scale provocation." Tusk reportedly said his country is the closest to open conflict since World War II. From Tusk: "I want to emphasize very strongly that there is no reason to claim we're on the brink of war, but there is no doubt that this provocation exceeds the existing boundaries and is incomparably more dangerous from Poland's point of view than all the others," Tusk said, according to a translation from the BBC. Timing: On Tuesday, the Polish Armed Forces said its airspace was "repeatedly violated" by drone-like objects during a Russian attack on Ukraine. This is a big deal. It's a major escalation for Russia to enter NATO airspace to this degree. The German defense minister said there's "no evidence" this incident was an accident. President Trump just offered his first reaction. "What's with Russia violating Poland's airspace with drones? Here we go!" Trump posted. So, what happens now?: NATO allies are holding an Article 4 meeting, which is held when "the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened." |
This must have felt so cathartic to write: | Former Vice President Kamala Harris is publishing her book recounting her whirlwind, 107-day 2024 presidential campaign later this month, and based on what we know so far, it seems *juicy*. The Atlantic published a free excerpt of the book this morning, and it's been getting a lot of attention. What we've learned: Harris says, "in retrospect," she blames "recklessness" for former President Biden and former first lady Jill Biden to decide on their own whether the then-president would run for reelection. The excerpt getting the most attention: "'It's Joe and Jill's decision.' We all said that, like a mantra, as if we'd all been hypnotized. Was it grace, or was it recklessness? In retrospect, I think it was recklessness. The stakes were simply too high. This wasn't a choice that should have been left to an individual's ego, an individual's ambition. It should have been more than a personal decision." |
- On Biden's health: "Many people want to spin up a narrative of some big conspiracy at the White House to hide Joe Biden's infirmity. Here is the truth as I lived it. Joe Biden was a smart guy with long experience and deep conviction, able to discharge the duties of president. On his worst day, he was more deeply knowledgeable, more capable of exercising judgment, and far more compassionate than Donald Trump on his best. But at 81, Joe got tired. That's when his age showed in physical and verbal stumbles."
- On the infamous debate where Biden repeatedly stumbled: "I don't think it's any surprise that the debate debacle happened right after two back-to-back trips to Europe and a flight to the West Coast for a Hollywood fundraiser. I don't believe it was incapacity. If I believed that, I would have said so. As loyal as I am to President Biden, I am more loyal to my country."
- On her role within the White House: "When Fox News attacked me on everything from my laugh, to my tone of voice, to whom I'd dated in my 20s, or claimed I was a 'DEI hire,' the White House rarely pushed back with my actual résumé … Lorraine Voles, my chief of staff, constantly had to advocate for my role at events: 'She's not going to stand there like a potted plant. Give her two minutes of remarks. Have her introduce the president.'"
- The kicker — Harris's issue with Biden's team: "Their thinking was zero-sum: If she's shining, he's dimmed. None of them grasped that if I did well, he did well. That given the concerns about his age, my visible success as his vice president was vital. It would serve as a testament to his judgment in choosing me and reassurance that if something happened, the country was in good hands. My success was important for him. His team didn't get it."
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💡 Why this matters: Harris has largely been out of the public spotlight since her 2024 electoral loss. But this book marks a point for public reentry as she mulls whether to run for president in 2028. She passed on running for California governor, which has only magnified speculation that she wants a do-over in 2028. Read The Atlantic's published excerpt: 'The Constant Battle' The book will publish Sept. 23. Harris will then embark on a 15-city and three-country book tour. 🖱️ Preorder the book 💬 Follow today's live blog |
Trump wants the death penalty for the murder of a Ukrainian woman: |
President Trump called for a "quick trial" and the death penalty for the suspect in the killing of the Ukrainian woman on a transit train in Charlotte, N.C. Trump posted on Truth Social: "The ANIMAL who so violently killed the beautiful young lady from Ukraine, who came to America searching for peace and safety, should be given a 'Quick' (there is no doubt!) Trial, and only awarded THE DEATH PENALTY. There can be no other option!!!" Who is the suspect?: Decarlos Brown, 34, a man who has a lengthy criminal record. Timeline of his criminal history, via WBTV 💡 The significance of this story — CNN put it well: "The gruesome killing has quickly become a cause célèbre for the administration, who for months have been pointing to shocking crimes as proof that cities with Democratic leaders have allowed criminals to run amok. Trump and other top officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, have lambasted the cities as out of control." |
But what about my morning coffee run with the National Guard?: | ^I snapped this photo of National Guard troops gathering around Union Station this morning. Even after a month of their deployment, it is still striking to see them hanging out around the city. |
And just like that, President Trump's federal takeover of Washington, D.C., is over. The 30-day federalization expires today. Though, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) says she intends to work with the Trump administration, which could continue indefinitely without congressional approval. Plus, some troops have been extended through December. Was it a success?: Trump certainly thinks so. He ventured out of the White House yesterday, taking his motorcade one block away for dinner at Joe's Stone Crab. It was a three-minute journey, if you're wondering. Vice President Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also joined. "We're standing right in the middle of D.C., which, as you know about over the last year, was a very unsafe place. Over the last 20 years, it was very unsafe, and now it's got virtually no crime. We call it crime-free," Trump said. 📹 Watch the clip But the National Guard may not agree with that assessment …: Internal National Guard documents reviewed by The Washington Post today show a less rosy picture. In measuring public sentiment, the National Guard viewed its mission as "leveraging fear," driving a "wedge between citizens and the military" and giving a sense of "shame and alarm" among some active-duty troops and veterans. Read the Post's new reporting: 'National Guard documents show public 'fear,' troops' 'shame' over D.C. presence' |
📹 Trump got booed as he arrived at Joe's Didn't take long for the bad reviews to start coming in: Joe's Stone Crab was flooded with bad reviews on Google last night, such as a 1-star review that elaborates, "Caters to fascism…" 📸 Screenshot Protesters yelled directly at him: "Trump is the Hitler of our time," they shouted. 📹 Watch From this angle, Trump appears to look right at them. 📹 Watch 📹 Watch Trump leave dinner |
➤ TIDBIT — BARRON TRUMP HAS MOVED INTO THE WHITE HOUSE: |
The New York Post reports that Trump's youngest son, Barron, has moved into the White House and will take classes at New York University's Washington campus. |
The Atlantic: You Really Need to See Epstein's Birthday Book for Yourself: This time, the conspiracy theorists were right. The New York Times: Trump Administration Quietly Seeks to Build National Voter Roll The Wall Street Journal: Health Insurance Costs for Businesses to Rise by Most in 15 Years |
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The House and Senate are in. President Trump is in Washington. (All times EST) |
4 p.m.: First and last House votes. 📆 Today's agenda
7 p.m.: Trump hosts a dinner in the Rose Garden, which is now referred to as "The Rose Garden Club."
Thursday: Trump attends a ceremony at the Pentagon and a New York Yankees game to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. |
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🍝 Celebrate: Today is National TV Dinner Day. 👽 *Immediate click*: The Washington Post's Kasha Patel (not the FBI director, as she reminds us lol) reports that clues of past life were found on Mars. "NASA's Perseverance rover came upon some rocks with peculiar green, blue, black and white dots. After detailed image analysis, scientists have come to a potentially encouraging conclusion: If those speckled rocks were formed like they are on Earth, they might be evidence of past life on the dusty planet." Read: 'Rocks found on Mars are some of the strongest clues yet of past life' 🍻 Omg!!: Popville reports that Buffalo Billiards, a once-popular sports bar with great Buffalo chicken dip, is returning to Washington, D.C. It's opening on 14th street. 🌹And the new Bachelorette is …: Taylor Frankie Paul from Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." It was announced Wednesday morning on the hit podcast "Call Her Daddy." 📹 Watch the announcement. |
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