The TAC 2026 Kentucky Derby Preview

Favorites, longshots, and the storylines shaping this year’s Kentucky Derby.

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Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

House Passes Funding for DHS, Ends Partial Shutdown

State of the Union: The bill excludes any funding for immigration enforcement.

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Sat, 02 May 2026 13:18:04 +0000

Weirdos Want to Kill the President

Are Americans losing their grip?

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Sat, 02 May 2026 04:05:00 +0000

The Stakes of the Next UK General Election

Britain’s dysfunctions are becoming insupportable in raw arithmetic terms.

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Sat, 02 May 2026 04:03:00 +0000

‘Looksmaxxing’ White House

Plus: rhetoric and David Sedaris.

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Sat, 02 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Trump to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany

State of the Union: The change in force posture comes amid U.S.–German tensions over the Iran War.

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Sat, 02 May 2026 02:15:00 +0000

TAC Right Now: Assassination Attempt on Trump—Again

TAC staffers talk to Emily Jashinsky about the week's events.

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Fri, 01 May 2026 21:11:26 +0000

Congress Passes Clean 45-Day Extension of Government Spy Powers

State of the Union: Sen. Ron Wyden said that a secret FISA court opinion revealing abuses would be declassified.

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Fri, 01 May 2026 18:33:05 +0000

Ceasefire Day 24: Iran Gives Response to U.S. Peace Proposal

State of the Union: Haaretz reported the IDF’s ‘extensive looting of property’ in southern Lebanon.

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Fri, 01 May 2026 16:57:59 +0000

U.S. GDP Growth Rebounds in First Quarter

State of the Union: GDP is up to 2 percent from 0.5 percent last quarter, but narrowly missed expectations.

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Fri, 01 May 2026 13:35:00 +0000