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Conventional Wisdom: Wrong Hands Edition

Conventional Wisdom: Wrong Hands Edition

Summary

The article reviews current political and social events in the United States, highlighting shifts in influence, unexpected election outcomes, and controversies involving public figures. It also introduces a revived feature called Conventional Wisdom that tracks the changing status of notable people and events in politics and media.

Key Facts

  • Zach Lahn, supported by MAHA and the Health and Human Services Secretary, won a primary against Representative Randy Feenstra, who had President Donald Trump's endorsement.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who failed to get on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket, now influences the GOP's 2026 plans.
  • A Maine Democratic Senate candidate has faced scrutiny over past controversial behavior and explicit texts but remains key to Democrats' hopes for winning the Senate majority.
  • Bill Pulte, known for investigating mortgage files of Trump's political opponents, became acting Director of National Intelligence.
  • Designer Jony Ive unveiled Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, which faced online criticism and caused Ferrari's stock to drop.
  • Former NFL reporter Crissy Froyd was fired by USA Today for public criticism and later exposed allegations of relationships between female journalists and NFL coaches or staff.
  • Scott Pelley, a 60 Minutes correspondent, was fired after criticizing a CBS News executive producer and claimed favoritism toward President Trump within the network.
  • The article revives a feature called Conventional Wisdom that tracks who is gaining or losing influence in politics and media without political bias.
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