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Conventional Wisdom: As Advertised Edition

Conventional Wisdom: As Advertised Edition

Summary

The article reviews recent political events and moves involving key U.S. figures and groups. It highlights actions and reactions in U.S. politics, including legislative progress, presidential decisions, and legal rulings.

Key Facts

  • Senator Tim Scott praised a housing law passing but President Trump canceled the signing ceremony.
  • Senator Bill Cassidy was one of four Republicans who supported a resolution limiting war powers in Iran and confronted President Trump privately about it.
  • Former First Lady Melania Trump was overruled on some White House decisions, showing limited influence.
  • The cannabis group NORML won a Supreme Court decision allowing marijuana users to own guns, siding with the NRA.
  • Google paid $2.7 billion to retain AI expert Noam Shazeer, who left anyway, hurting Google's stock significantly.
  • Trump's nominee for IRS chief counsel works for the firm handling Trump's tax litigation, a potential conflict of interest seen as typical in Washington.
  • The article revives a political commentary feature tracking the rise and fall of public figures without bias.
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