Morning Jolt: Donald Trump’s Road to Victory

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April 01 2024

It's April Fools' Day, so be wary of any strange headlines you see. Of course, some public-relations folks might advise that if you have some absurd scandal to admit or bad news to share, today is the day to do it. If it is sufficiently shocking, everyone will think it's just a prank. Thanks to Dominic Pino and Noah Rothman for filling in for me last week.

On the menu today: There are about seven months until Election Day, but right now, Donald Trump's road to victory in the 2024 presidential race looks surprisingly smooth; House Speaker Mike Johnson offers a few details about the "innovative" aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan that the House will consider when it returns from recess — er, the "district work period"; and contemplating the lessons from last month's trip to Ukraine.

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