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.Texas Democrats resolutions committee tonight is considering this measure condemning Rep. Henry Cuellar for his "disregard for the values of the Texas Democratic Party." Cuellar would be cut off from party resources & banned from party functions. Resolution goes to full SDEC if passed

A loaded Early Brief this morning: - Carney comes to DC for a showdown with Trump - (((Jacob Bogage))) nerds out on mail - Patrick Svitek highlights another King running in Maine - And readers give their concerns for the Democratic Party w/ Matthew Choi: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

House Dem Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar praises Henry Cuellar when asked about the resolution to condemn him inside the Texas Democratic Party. "I’m not a voter in that election, but Henry’s contributions are vast and many in this caucus," Aguilar says.

Sen. John Fetterman's relationship with the Democratic Party has become increasingly strained, worrying some fellow Democrats as they struggle to push back against President Donald Trump and retake the majority. wapo.st/3FkNYPn

Breaking news: Former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a spokesman announced Sunday. wapo.st/4jaR86j

My statement on the charges filed against me:

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) announces he’s running for reelection, opting against any statewide campaign #ME02

Of interest to Texas: $12B included in state border security reimbursements. Texas has spent roughly that amount on Operation Lone Star, and is set to spend another $6.5B over the next two years. Reimbursement was a delegation priority. #txlege texastribune.org/2025/05/09/ope…

"I might have more things and more opportunities as an American, but that doesn’t mean their life wouldn’t have been good enough for me." newyorker.com/news/american-…

One of Trump’s IG picks is a former GOP Rep. accused of putting his mistress + fiancée’s daughter on the payroll. Another is a GOP lawyer once accused of mishandling taxpayers’ $. A 3rd advised the secretary she’d be a watchdog of. Past IGs have concerns. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

Trump, asked about Musk's criticism of reconciliation bill: "We have to get a lot of votes. … We had to get it through the House." "We will be negotiating that bill, and I’m not happy about certain aspects of it, but I’m thrilled by other aspects of it."

Trump: “Elon’s really not leaving. He’s going to be back and forth, I think. I have a feeling. It’s his baby, and I think he’s going to be doing a lot of things.”

Some professional news: After an incredible run at Semafor, I'm moving on to cover Congress at The Washington Post. washingtonpost.com/pr/2025/06/02/…

Interesting question 13: This is a hypothetical where Trump endorses Cornyn

Four DC council members, a former member & DC's Dem party chair say Eleanor Holmes Norton needs to pass the torch. "The past few months, we’ve been behind — we’re reactive.” Incredible on the record reporting via Meagan Flynn Marianna Sotomayor washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

Several elected officials and allies of Eleanor Holmes Norton are publicly raising whether the deeply respected civil rights icon is the effective and vigorous leader the city needs. Deeply reported story with Meagan Flynn & Paul Kane washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

Democrat Mikie Sherrill to face Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor’s race. By Hannah Knowles: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

Sen. Padilla shoved out of DHS presser>>>

🚨NEW POLL : A plurality of Americans oppose the GOP's tax-and-spending bill, with mixed opinions on specific provisions and concerns about its impact on the national debt and Medicaid, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll this month. More via me, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin: