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New York Rail Tunnel Project 2026: Major Funding Victory After Court Ruling

New York rail tunnel project funding has been restored after a federal judge ordered the release of previously frozen federal funds, clearing a major hurdle for the $16 billion...

Who Was Alex Pretti? ICU Nurse Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis, With Witnesses Saying He Didn’t Brandish a Gun

Key Takeaways: Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was killed during a federal immigration...

Real-Life Doublethink: Lessons from 1984

Key Takeaways Our own eyes and ears often tell the truth more clearly than...

Trump EPA Plan Drops Value on Lives Saved

Key Takeaways • The EPA plans to stop putting a dollar value on lives saved...

Is This Really a Congressional Stock Trading Ban?

Key Takeaways • House Republicans introduced a bill they call a congressional stock trading ban. •...

New York Rail Tunnel Project 2026: Major Funding Victory After Court Ruling

New York rail tunnel project funding has been restored after a federal judge ordered the release of previously frozen federal funds, clearing a major hurdle for the $16 billion infrastructure initiative connecting New York City and New Jersey. The ruling, issued Friday in a New York federal court, reverses a...

Who Was Alex Pretti? ICU Nurse Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis, With Witnesses Saying He Didn’t Brandish a Gun

Key Takeaways: Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was killed during a federal immigration raid in Minneapolis. Federal officials said the shooting was self-defence during an enforcement operation. Two witnesses said in sworn statements that Pretti did not brandish a gun. Video clips described in reporting appear to show...

Real-Life Doublethink: Lessons from 1984

Key Takeaways Our own eyes and ears often tell the truth more clearly than official statements. Doublethink means accepting two opposite ideas at the same time without noticing the conflict. Recent videos of Renee Nicole Good’s death clash with federal claims. Historical cases like Rodney King and George Floyd...

Trump EPA Plan Drops Value on Lives Saved

Key Takeaways • The EPA plans to stop putting a dollar value on lives saved by clean-air rules. • Industry costs would still get money amounts in reviews. • Critics say this shift favors profits and weakens public health safeguards. • EPA chief Lee Zeldin insists lives still matter, even without a price...

Is This Really a Congressional Stock Trading Ban?

Key Takeaways • House Republicans introduced a bill they call a congressional stock trading ban. • The bill only stops members from buying new stocks after taking office. • Lawmakers can still hold, sell, or trade stocks they already own. • Critics say the plan creates new loopholes and cuts public transparency. • It...

Trump Interview Turns Into On-Air Coaching Session

Key Takeaways • President Trump spent part of a Trump interview coaching his CBS host on journalism. • Trump clashed with anchor Tony Dokoupil over questions of political retribution. • During the Trump interview, the president shifted focus to the economy and factory relocations. • CBS Evening News ratings dropped 23 percent in...

Auschwitz Unemployment Plan Candidate Sparks Outrage

Key Takeaways • Kyle Langford labeled Auschwitz his “0% Unemployment Plan.” • He posted a photo of himself at the Nazi concentration camp. • The Auschwitz Memorial condemned his comments as a moral failure. • Langford now seeks to win California’s 26th District seat. • His remarks raise alarm over his judgment and rhetoric. Who...

Trump Halts Funds to Sanctuary Cities

Key Takeaways: • Starting February 1, the federal government will stop payments to sanctuary cities. • President Trump called these cities “corrupt criminal protection centers.” • Eighteen cities led by Democrats face cuts in public safety, education and infrastructure funds. • Cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago plan legal challenges. •...

Why Trump’s Flip Off Caused a Storm

Key Takeaways • President Trump flipped off a heckler in Detroit, sparking major political debate • Michael Steele called the gesture childish and said it hurt the dignity of the presidency • Ro Khanna linked the incident to Trump’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents • A federal judge has now ordered the Justice...

Why Europe Must Cut Ties with the US

  Key Takeaways A political analyst urges Europe to cut ties with the US over Trump's threats. Trump hinted he might seize Greenland “the easy way or the hard way.” EU leaders face a choice: stand up for democracy or bow to US pressure. Cutting ties with the US could...

Why Stephen Miller Matters

Key takeaways: A columnist calls Stephen Miller a “pathetic little man” who drives strict Trump policies. Stephen Miller shaped tough immigration rules and attacked birthright citizenship. Critics are urged to face his influence with both watchful eyes and sharp humor. Stephen Miller Stephen Miller rose to power as the White House...

White House Ballroom: Trump’s Self-Monument Plan?

Key Takeaways: • Mary Trump says the White House ballroom is a self-made monument for Donald Trump. • The project budget jumped from $200 million to $400 million. • Critics note the remodel mimics Mar-a-Lago’s gold and luxury style. • The debate raises questions about presidential legacy and public spending. Donald Trump’s plan to...

Delcy Rodriguez’s Oil Secrets Revealed

Key Takeaways: Delcy Rodriguez blends radical politics with practical deals to keep Venezuelan oil flowing. US oil embargo destroyed pipelines and refineries, making a quick recovery costly. Rival leader Maria Corina Machado wants full privatization, alarming big oil and OPEC. Vulture investor Paul Singer aims to seize CITGO, but...

Child Care Funding Freeze Shakes Colorado Families

Key Takeaways A federal freeze halts $3 million in child care funding for Colorado. About 27,000 children under age three face disrupted care. Parents may quit jobs because they cannot afford care. Providers warn of staff cuts and unsafe unlicensed care. A lawsuit paused the freeze, but uncertainty remains Understanding...

Trump’s Greenland Invasion Plan Unsettles Insiders

Key Takeaways: President Trump is searching for a major issue to dominate the 2026 midterms. Polls show he is weak on top concerns like the economy and affordability. Plans such as arresting Nicolás Maduro and a Greenland invasion are part of his strategy. Author Michael Wolff says insiders see...

Why Mike Johnson’s Economy Bills Crashed

Key Takeaways • House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to pass four economy bills but three failed. • Only the SHOWER Act won approval, surprising many GOP members. • Some Republicans called the effort an attack on worker pay. • Johnson faces pressure to protect his narrow House majority. At the start of the year,...

Did Trump Just Test His Limits of Power?

  Key Takeaways President Trump said only his “morality” and the Constitution limit his actions. He insisted courts won’t block him if his choices benefit the country. Trump made these remarks in Detroit after visiting a Ford plant. His comments come amid efforts on voter rolls and gerrymandering for 2026. President...

ICE Shooting Sparks Paramilitary Power Fears

Key Takeaways Political commentator Sabrina Haake warns the ICE shooting of Renee Good could set a dangerous precedent. Haake argues ICE agents risk becoming a paramilitary force under Trump’s influence. She notes qualified immunity does not block criminal charges for intentional lawbreaking. Critics insist ICE agent Jonathan Ross should...

Stalking Threats Against DOJ Prosecutor Raise Alarm

Key Takeaways A former Green Beret turned lawyer, Ivan Raiklin, has been stalking a top federal prosecutor outside a Washington courthouse. Raiklin filmed and harassed Deputy DOJ lawyer Jocelyn Ballantine with extreme questions about a “fed-surrection” cover-up. His online posts push violent threats and call for public hangings against...

Piers Morgan Rips Wild Claim on Renee Good

Key Takeaways: A right-wing lawyer claimed Renee Good’s shooting was clear self-defense. Piers Morgan strongly challenged that view on his YouTube show. Video shows Renee Good’s car barely grazed the ICE officer. Critics say the Trump administration mislabeled Renee Good as a terrorist. Examining the Renee Good Justification On his YouTube...

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