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Politics Roundup: ‘Right track’ optimism limps to 39% as vicar decries ‘weaponised’ safeguarding, moderates push ACA subsidy extension, Blakeman sparks NY GOP brawl, and USTR Greer gets a Senate tariff grilling
Right Track Rebound Inches Back to 39 Percent
A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll finds 39 percent of voters say the U.S. is on the right track, up from 35 percent during the shutdown slump and back near its usual 40-ish plateau since the start of Trump's second term. American optimism apparently takes sabbaticals, not retirements, then returns like it never ghosted anyone.
Vicar Questions Teacher Suspension and "Weaponised" Safeguarding
After a London primary school teacher reportedly told boys not to wash feet in sinks and said Britain is a Christian state, he was reported to a child protection board and barred from working with children. Christ Church New Malden vicar Stephen Kurht told GB News he sees growing hostility to Christianity and chilling effects on free speech, arguing Britain can acknowledge its heritage while practicing inclusion. Translation, fewer culture-war fire alarms, more calm adults in the room.
Moderate Republicans Push to Extend ACA Subsidies
A small bipartisan group led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, joined by GOP moderate Don Bacon and others, unveiled a bill to keep enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies from expiring. The odds are long, because Congress prefers slogans to spreadsheets, but at least someone brought a calculator to the shouting match.
Blakeman Enters New York Governor Race, Sets Up GOP Clash
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman launched his bid for governor, putting him on a collision course with Elise Stefanik in a primary that pits Long Island against the North Country. Nothing says unity like a map-based family feud.
USTR Jamieson Greer Faces Senate Questions on Economy and Tariffs
The trade representative testified before a Senate Appropriations panel as the administration doubles down on its agenda amid affordability worries and tariff turbulence. Expect vows of stability, plus a trade strategy that insists the table is steady even as it keeps jiggling the legs.
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