Tillis leaves Senate amid Trump feud and GOP shifts
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announces he will not seek re election amid clashes with Donald Trump over tax and immigration bills and broader Republican scrutiny. Tillis cites bipartisanship and independent thinking as endangered, reflecting a fractured party ahead of 2024.
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Parker faulting Trump faith and policy in partisan op-ed
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker blasts Donald Trump as hypocritical and unchristian. She criticizes his Bible branding and claims in Congress a tax and spending bill favors the rich while harming the poor, noting Republican votes and Senate dynamics with Tillis Collins and Paul.
Cornyn Paxton Clash Shapes Texas Senate Fight
George Will argues Texas politics lean urban and corporate, while Ken Paxton’s contentious record tests Republican strength. He notes Cornyn’s fundraising allies and Paxton’s political risk, suggesting a Paxton nomination could boost Democratic hopes in 2026 Senate race.
In Defense of the Buckeye State Amid Slurs on Ohio
The piece defends Ohio against slurs spreading on social media calling it weird or cringeworthy. It cites Merriam Webster, highlights famous Ohioans and contributions from Edison to the Wright brothers, Chef Boyardee, and NFL quarterbacks. The writer urges pride, noting OSU band spelling jokes.
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Almanac Highlights From July 7 2025
Almanac entries note Ringo Starr turning 85, a July 7 birthday list including Satchel Paige Heinlein and McCullough, and Boris Becker’s 1985 Wimbledon record. It recalls the Chillicothe Baking Co first packaged sliced bread in 1928 and Satchel Paige’s 1965 last MLB game.
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