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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. •...

Senator Stuns Fox with Trump Epstein files promise

Key Takeaways • A Democratic senator reminded Fox host Martha MacCallum that President Trump never released the Epstein files. • The senator linked the unkept pledge to other broken promises on costs, health, and wars. • MacCallum gasped on air and tried to shift the talk to Venezuela. • The moment went viral,...

Shocking ICE Shooting Leaves Witness Speechless

  Key Takeaways: ICE shooting in Minneapolis killed a 37-year-old U.S. citizen. Video shows agents firing as the woman turned her car. A local conservative witness strongly condemned the ICE shooting. DHS claimed the agents acted in self-defense. Understanding the ICE shooting in Minneapolis Early Tuesday morning, armed officers from Immigration and...

Trump’s Shocking Talk of Canceling Midterm Elections

  Key takeaways:   At a private GOP retreat, Donald Trump mused about canceling 2026 midterm elections. He said he wanted to avoid facing Democrats and losing control of Congress. Experts warn such talk shows he might break democratic rules to stay in power. Trump framed any real canceling midterm elections...

Why the DHS Narrative Sparks Outrage

  Key Takeaways: DHS narrative from Secretary Noem claims the driver used her car as a weapon. Videos by bystanders appear to challenge the DHS narrative. CNN anchor Jake Tapper and correspondent Whitney Wild criticized the DHS narrative. Thousands gathered in Minneapolis to protest after the shooting. Critics worry the...

Discharge Petition Revives ACA Subsidies Vote

  Key takeaways: A rarely used congressional move highlights GOP splits. Nine Republicans backed a discharge petition to revive ACA subsidies. The move forces a potential vote by the end of the week. Families could keep health aid for three more years. Trump faces pressure over delayed Epstein file releases. ACA...

Could a Greenland Invasion Break NATO?

Key Takeaways • MSNBC host Joe Scarborough calls Trump’s Greenland invasion plan “insane.” • He warns the idea would shatter decades of NATO trust and U.S. global order. • Experts say a Greenland invasion would weaken America and boost rivals like China. • Critics argue the plan reflects old imperial thinking, not modern...

Leavitt Briefing Ends Early, Sparks Betting Frenzy

  Key Takeaways • The Leavitt briefing stopped at 64 minutes and 30 seconds, surprising many bettors • Traders on a prediction market won 50 times their money when it missed 65 minutes • Karoline Leavitt introduced new health guidelines and discussed Venezuela at the briefing • Critics and strategists now demand tighter rules...

Greenland Seizure Risks NATO Break-Up?

Key Takeaways • A Greenland seizure threat by the U.S. could break NATO unity. • Invading Greenland would trigger Article 5, forcing allies to defend Denmark. • Experts call the idea reckless and say it misunderstands alliance rules. • Political leaders from both parties warn this move would harm U.S. credibility. Why a Greenland...

Ocasio-Cortez Confronts Fox News Over Watters Invite

Key Takeaways Representative Ocasio-Cortez refused an invitation to Jesse Watters’ show. A Fox News producer pushed her despite past harassment. Ocasio-Cortez highlighted Watters’ sexualized remarks about her. Fox News faces repeated harassment and discrimination claims. The clash underscores deep issues in media and politics. Ocasio-Cortez vs. Watters: A Bold Stand Representative...

Pence’s Stark Trump Impeachment Prediction

Key takeaways Former Vice President Mike Pence says a Trump impeachment is very likely if Democrats retake the House after 2026. Pence points to the failed release of Jeffrey Epstein files and a risky arrest of Venezuela’s leader as triggers. He sees growing public desire for a return to...

Minneapolis Chief Disputes ICE Shooting Claims

  Key takeaways Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says only the woman was hurt in the incident. His account contradicts President Trump’s and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s defense of the federal officer. Video shows Renee Nicole Good’s car bumping the agent gently before she died. The investigation into this ICE...

Why Trump’s Greenland Takeover Plan Faces Big Flaws

  Key takeaways: Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump’s Greenland takeover plan in his opening monologue. The United States already has rights to build bases in Greenland under a 1951 deal. Some leading Republicans, including Mike Johnson, call an invasion inappropriate. NATO rules could force members to defend Denmark if Greenland were...

Top Trump Advice From a Forgotten 1991 Book

Key Takeaways • Former UK defense chief Ben Wallace says flattery won’t win Donald Trump’s favor. • He urges world leaders to read the 1991 book Trumped! for practical Trump advice. • The book portrays Trump as careless with details and obsessed with his image. • Leaders should learn his quirks—like love of...

ICE Shooting Witness Speaks Out

Key takeaways A witness disputes ICE’s claim that the shooting was self-defense. Video clips show the agent chasing the car before firing. The ICE shooting witness says agents delayed medical help. Officials said the officer was injured, but the witness saw no harm. The community is calling for more...

Republican Raises Concerns About ICE Agent Shooting

  Key Takeaways A Republican congressman questions the ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis. The agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good during an immigration raid. Video and witness accounts challenge the self-defense claim. The incident adds to the Trump administration’s controversies. Republican Lawmaker Questions ICE Agent Shooting A shocking ICE agent shooting...

Did an ICE Agent Face Trauma Before Minneapolis Shooting?

Key Takeaways Homeland Security Secretary Noem says an ICE agent was dragged 50 yards before the shooting. Noem suggests this past trauma may explain the agent’s response. Witnesses describe the agent as “spooked” and quickly removed from the scene. Experts doubt the claim and call for clear evidence of...

Rittenhouse Minnesota visit Suggestion Sparks Outrage

Key Takeaways A federal ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis. Protests flared near the George Floyd memorial after the shooting. Kyle Rittenhouse floated a Rittenhouse Minnesota visit on social media. His Rittenhouse Minnesota visit idea ignited fierce backlash online. Many called his post cruel and tone-deaf...

Pence Slams Capitol Riot Timeline on White House Website

Key Takeaways Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized the White House’s new Capitol riot timeline on the official website. The timeline labels Pence “cowardly” for not blocking election certification, a claim he strongly rejects. Pence finds it offensive that taxpayer money blames Capitol police for the January 6 events. ...

Steny Hoyer retirement marks end of an era

Key Takeaways Rep. Steny Hoyer will retire in 2026 after serving since 1981. He spent more than twenty years as the second-ranking Democrat in the House. Hoyer chose to step down while he still feels able to do the job. His departure opens a high-profile race for his Maryland...

Why Maria Machado Praised Trump After Venezuela Attack

Key Takeaways Maria Machado praised President Trump after a deadly US strike in Venezuela. Critics called her gesture “sad and pathetic.” Machado offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with Trump. Experts warn this move could hurt her leadership image. Maria Machado joined Sean Hannity on Fox News to praise...

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