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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal
WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
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    Democrats Quit Defending Graham Platner After a New Accusation

    07/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    Graham Platner is reconsidering his Senate campaign in Maine after being accused of forcing himself on a woman in 2021. If he drops out soon, Democrats can pick another nominee, but who? And could any replacement beat Republican Sen. Susan Collins?

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    Trump’s Red Card Intervention and Mixed U.S. Signals Before the NATO Summit

    07/06/2026 | 30 mins.
    The NATO summit kicks off this week in Turkey, with President Trump airing his complaints about European allies and their defense spending. But is the U.S. sending mixed messages about its own military posture in Europe? Plus, Donald Trump shocks the sports world by calling for a review of a red card against U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun, who is now eligible to play in a major match against Belgium.

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    Celebrating America’s 250th and Looking Towards an Optimistic Future

    07/02/2026 | 33 mins.
    On its 250th anniversary, why does the Declaration of Independence still matter, and what are the threats to the U.S. today? 

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    The Socialist Surge Comes to Colorado, as Democrats Nominate Melat Kiros

    07/01/2026 | 27 mins.
    Denver's 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette loses her primary to 29-year-old Melat Kiros, a socialist who says 9/11 was inevitable and the U.S. should quit sending Israel even defensive arms. While a few mainstream Democrats are starting to oppose this hostile takeover of their party, most appear willing to accommodate it.

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    Supreme Court Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, Women's Sports, and Political Spending

    06/30/2026 | 31 mins.
    The Justices say the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship, striking down President Trump's order to exclude children of illegal aliens and temporary visitors. Plus, transgender athletes don't have a constitutional right to play women's sports, and a limit on "coordinated" political spending fails the First Amendment.. 

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About WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com
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