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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. •...

Tony Dokoupil’s Rocky CBS Debut Shocks Viewers

  Key Takeaways: Anchor Tony Dokoupil faced major on-air errors during his first CBS Evening News broadcast. A production miscue left him staring at the wrong image and struggling to transition. Critics say the stumble undermined the new vision set by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The incident raises questions about CBS’s...

Sen. Kelly Blasts White House’s Venezuela Plan

Key Takeaways Senator Mark Kelly criticized Stephen Miller for lacking a clear Venezuela plan. Kelly warned that past U.S.-led regime change efforts usually fail. He urged the White House to focus on restoring democracy in Venezuela. Kelly argued that the U.S. should avoid running foreign governments. Senator Mark Kelly sharply...

Why Blue Collar Jobs Are Falling Under Trump

Key takeaways: America lost 123,000 blue collar jobs since early 2025. The pace of job loss matches the 2008–09 recession and early pandemic. Tariffs, immigration raids, and subsidy cuts have hurt hiring. A promised blue-collar boom has yet to appear. Blue collar jobs drop to lowest since 2009 President Trump pledged...

Surprising Ruling Keeps Wyoming Abortion Legal

  Key Takeaways • Court finds state health amendment protects abortion • All four Republican-appointed justices agree in 4-1 vote • Two abortion bans now void and off the books • GOP plans to ask voters to rewrite the amendment Understanding the Wyoming abortion decision A state court has ruled that Wyoming’s constitution protects abortion rights....

Trump Dance Raid: His Stunning Admission

Key Takeaways • President Trump hinted a mock of his dance moves sparked a daring action. • He blamed Venezuelan leader Maduro for copying his dance. • YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen called Trump’s words a stunning confession. • The unexpected motive raises questions about political decisions. President Donald Trump made a claim that shocked...

Landry Stuns With Call for Maduro Execution

Key takeaways Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry urged the execution of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Landry blamed Maduro for flooding the U.S. with deadly fentanyl. He offered life in Camp 57 as an alternative to execution. Landry warned other regional regimes they face similar consequences. Landry’s Call for Maduro Execution Shocks...

Maduro Arrest: A Bold Move Sparked Criticism

Key Takeaways President Trump ordered a midnight operation to arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Maduro and his wife face narco-terrorism and weapons charges in New York. Both have pleaded not guilty and await trial. Iraq war veteran Paul Rieckhoff slammed the move as “piracy” and “deeply un-American.” The plan...

Raskin: Jordan Unwittingly Boosted Jack Smith Testimony

Key Takeaways Republicans held Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition, hoping to bury its impact. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan’s move backfired, says Rep. Jamie Raskin. Raskin calls the deposition “devastating” for Trump’s defense. Jack Smith testimony aims to prove Trump broke laws on January 6. Raskin argues Trump escaped charges...

Trump’s Venezuela Invasion: A Dangerous Doctrine

Key Takeaways: • President Trump ordered the bombing of Venezuela, captured its leader, and seized oil reserves. • There is no clear legal basis under international law for this action. • Trump twisted the Monroe Doctrine into his own “Donroe Doctrine” to justify aggression. • Occupying Venezuela could lead to a long, costly...

Trump Floats Idea to Cancel the Election in 2026

Key Takeaways President Trump suggested at a GOP retreat that Republicans should cancel the 2026 midterms. He blamed a “midterm curse” for party losses after winning the White House. The idea to cancel the election alarms legal experts and constitutional scholars. Some Republicans worry canceling the election could anger...

Trump’s Military Threat Over Greenland Purchase

Key Takeaways President Trump stunned analysts by refusing to rule out using U.S. troops in negotiations. The administration is exploring buying Greenland and pushing a Compact of Free Association. Trump called Greenland an American “protectorate” and hinted at military force. Legal experts warn any offensive action without congressional approval...

Is the White House Jan 6 Website Illegal?

  Key Takeaways • The White House launched a Jan 6 website on the riot’s fifth anniversary. • A lawyer warns the site uses taxpayer money for propaganda. • He says it pushes false facts, shifts blame, and rewrites history. • Misusing public funds this way could spark a lawsuit to shut it down. White...

Trump’s Epstein Files Promise Sparks Fiery Debate

Key Takeaways: Senator Chris Coons reminded Martha MacCallum that President Trump vowed to release the Epstein files. MacCallum showed surprise during a tense Fox News interview about Venezuela policy. The hosts and guest clashed over boots on the ground and foreign wars. Coons said Trump has failed to keep...

Inside the Confusion Over Venezuela Invasion

Key takeaways: Republicans send mixed signals on President Trump’s plan in Venezuela. The White House calls Maduro’s capture a law enforcement operation. Some GOP leaders lean on law enforcement terms while Trump hints at war. Senators skip legal debates and embrace shifting messages without challenge. Observers suspect hidden motives...

Trump Looting America: Why The Worst Is Yet To Come

  Key takeaways: Trump’s billionaire allies plan to ramp up power grabs in 2026. Big Oil now controls the world’s largest proven oil reserves. Deregulation and privatization threaten public protections. Citizens must act to defend democracy and the rule of law. Many Americans believe the worst is over for Donald Trump....

Vance’s Hunt for Left-Wing Violence Networks

Key Takeaways: J.D. Vance vows to track down left-wing violence networks targeting conservatives. A hammer attack hit Vance’s home while he was away. He claims organized groups buy bricks to throw at ICE agents. A new task force will probe funders and radical rings. Americans should expect a swift...

Viral Trump Press Photo Sparks Online Outcry

  Key Takeaways: A viral Trump press photo captured the former president in a bizarre pose. Critics slammed his exaggerated gestures and unusual bronzish-green complexion. The image blew up on social media, drawing laughter, disgust, and concern. This incident shows how one photo can reshape public opinion in seconds. Viral Trump...

Trump Pardon Fallout: Cuellar Sparks Fury

  Key takeaways: President Trump issued a pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar in a bribery case. Trump expected Cuellar to retire or switch to the Republican Party. Instead, Cuellar filed for re-election as a Democrat. Trump slammed Cuellar on Truth Social over the surprise move. Observers mocked Trump’s open hint...

Backlash Hits CBS News Over January 6 Report

Key Takeaways CBS News aired a brief segment on a march by pardoned January 6 defendants. The anchor did not challenge Trump’s claims about Democratic inaction. Critics called the report biased, disgraceful, and misleading. Analysts on social media slammed CBS News for lacking integrity. On Tuesday night, CBS News ran...

Why JD Vance Stayed Quiet on Maduro Arrest

  Key Takeaways: Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Trump’s bruised ego after a high-profile awards snub. Trump’s reaction stems from missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize. He then declined to back Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado because she accepted that prize. Kimmel joked about Trump’s “tiny hands” and hand...

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