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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. •...

Trump and the Rise of Elite Impunity

  Key Takeaways: Trump’s return highlights a long history of elite impunity in America. Powerful figures often avoid legal consequences, from Civil War leaders to modern presidents. The January 6 attack shows how elite impunity can threaten democracy. Experts warn that unchecked power could undermine the rule of law. Americans like...

Venezuela Strike Sparks US-China Showdown

Key Takeaways A recent Venezuela strike by the US marks a bold move against China’s growing influence. Political commentator Owen Jones sees this as the first step in a larger plan. Trump hopes to curb China’s trade ties with Latin America through stronger US action. Experts warn this move...

Mary Trump Warns of Trump Decline Perfect Storm

  Key takeaways: Mary Trump warns that the president’s health is slipping. She says Trump’s loud style masks real weakness. Untreated physical, mental, and cognitive issues may combine. Childhood fears may fuel the current Trump decline. Mary Trump Sounds Alarm on Trump Decline Mary Trump, the president’s niece, recently spoke out about...

Why the Homegrown Documentary Still Matters

Key Takeaways • The Homegrown documentary follows three Proud Boys from summer 2020 through January 6, 2021. • The film won praise overseas but still lacks a U.S. distributor. • Americans seem to avoid stories about January 6 and political violence. • You can rent the Homegrown documentary directly on its website from...

Inside Trump’s Claim on Maduro Dance

Key Takeaways: President Trump slammed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for copying his dance moves. Trump accused Maduro of killing millions and running torture chambers in Caracas. Recent reports say Maduro’s public dancing helped push Trump’s team to attack Venezuela. The U.S. operation killed at least 80 Venezuelans and shook...

Trump Strongman Image Faces Reality Check

Key Takeaways • A recent Mar-a-Lago event exposed gaps in Trump’s strongman image. • Observers noted his tired appearance and closed eyes during remarks. • Commentators and family members raised concerns about his health. • A weakened strongman image could hurt his public appeal. At a Mar-a-Lago event, Donald Trump tried to display strength...

Ex-Trump Lawyer Judge Faces Judicial Ethics Firestorm

  Key takeaways: Judge Emil Bove moved from Trump’s lawyer to a federal appellate judge. He publicly praised a Trump pardon and attended a Trump rally. Legal experts say these actions challenge core judicial ethics. Critics warn his behavior could erode public trust in judges. Emil Bove once served as President...

Dan Bongino Declares War on MAGA Grifters

Key takeaways Dan Bongino left the FBI and jumped back on social media to attack MAGA “grifters.” Critics slammed his tough talk after his disputed handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. He once vowed to expose Epstein cover-ups but then signed off on a suicide ruling. Pundits, the Libertarian Party,...

Why Trump Is Furious at Henry Cuellar

Key Takeaways • President Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar in a federal bribery case. • Trump expected Cuellar to retire or switch parties after the pardon. • Cuellar will stay in Congress as a Democrat. • Trump has now endorsed Cuellar’s Republican challenger. President Donald Trump erupted on his Truth Social page after learning...

J6 March Returns: Pardoned Protesters Rally Again

  Key Takeaways • Pardoned rioters held a J6 march on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol attack. • Enrique Tarrio, a Proud Boys leader, joined after his presidential pardon. • Marchers taunted officers and revived chants blaming insiders for J6. • The plaque honoring fallen officers remains stalled by political disputes. • The rally...

Tillis Condemns Trump Pardons for Jan. 6 Rioters

Key takeaways • Senator Tillis blasted Trump pardons for Jan. 6 rioters during a Senate speech. • Nearly 1,500 people received clemency, including those who attacked officers. • Dozens of the freed have since faced new serious charges. • A plaque to honor Capitol police remains uninstalled despite federal law. • A new website...

What’s Trump’s Venezuela Plan After Maduro’s Ousting?

Key Takeaways: • Republican strategist Brad Todd says many on the right are unsure how to react to Trump’s move in Venezuela. • He praises the U.S. operation to remove Maduro as a rare military success. • Todd urges Trump to outline a clear Venezuela plan, including a timeline for rebuilding and...

Why Trump Wants to Acquire Greenland

  Key takeaways • The U.S. sees acquiring Greenland as vital for Arctic security. • Officials say they may use military force to acquire Greenland. • European allies warn that a forced takeover would threaten NATO. • Denmark firmly rejects any plan to acquire Greenland by the U.S. President Trump’s team has declared that to...

Inside the White House’s New January 6 Page Trap

  Key Takeaways: White House unveils a misleading January 6 page under its official site. Communications director Steven Cheung mocks media for covering the page. The page pushes false claims about a stolen election and rioter innocence. Trump issued clemency for over 1,500 January 6 participants. Critics warn the propaganda...

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal: 50 Million Barrels to US?

Key Takeaways • President Trump says Venezuela’s interim leaders will send 30–50 million barrels of high-quality oil to the US • The oil will sell at market prices, and Trump will control the proceeds for both nations • Energy Secretary Chris Wright will oversee the immediate transfer by storage ships • The move...

Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Plan Is a Climate ‘Mess’

Key Takeawways • Trump’s short-term plan hinges on oil in Venezuela • Experts warn boosting oil production worsens climate change • Investors may face big financial and security risks • Critics say the plan could harm Venezuela more than help Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Plan Faces Criticism Donald Trump’s short-term goals for Venezuela center on...

Gaetz Mocks Dan Bongino After FBI Exit

Key Takeaways Matt Gaetz publicly mocked Dan Bongino’s failed Senate bids using an AI chatbot. Dan Bongino left the FBI amid criticism over its Epstein investigation. Gaetz tagged the generative AI “Grok” to highlight Bongino’s election losses. Bongino fired back with harsh insults and references to Gaetz’s ethics issues. ...

Why Data Centers Ignite Fury in Heartland Towns

  Key Takeaways: Rural communities in deep red counties protest data centers in their backyards. Residents say data centers drain water and spike electricity bills. Secret land annexations fuel distrust of elected leaders. Hundreds of projects faced rejection between April and June. Locals demand more say over data center developments. Why...

Tuckernuck Embarrassment: MAGA’s New Favorite Brand

Key Takeaways • Tuckernuck’s dresses have become a staple for MAGA allies in Washington. • The brand’s staff feel uneasy about their clothes on Trump supporters. • Tuckernuck owners insist the label stays apolitical, though they donate to Democrats. • Inside the company, employees quietly mock the “Republican Barbie” trend. • The clash raises...

Kelly Hegseth Feud Heats Up Over Venezuela Mission

Key Takeaways • Senator Mark Kelly pushed back hard at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s threats • Kelly urged troops not to obey any illegal orders • Tension rose over a covert mission in Venezuela using 150 service aircraft • Most members of Congress have not seen briefs on the operation • Lawmakers expect heated...

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