Quick Summary: Chick - Fil - a Shooting in Union Township Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured
A shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, N.J., resulted in one death and...
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• Many families and retirees face rising costs and job worries
• Groceries and health care stretch monthly budgets too thin
• Tariffs and past policies drive up everyday prices
• A growing gap leaves middle- and lower-income households behind
The Strain of the Trump Economy
As the nation moves into 2026, more...
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• Former special counsel Jack Smith says Trump’s Jan 6 tweet endangered Mike Pence
• Smith’s office led the case on election conspiracy before it shut down
• The tweet fueled anger as rioters chanted threats against Pence
• Even during violence, Trump delayed calls to stop the attack
• Smith highlighted...
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President Trump claimed his tariffs led to record U.S. investments.
He said the U.S. outpaced China by trillions of dollars in new investments.
He linked this surge to tariff rules that favor American-made products.
Experts warn these claims lack clear public evidence.
In a New Year’s Eve message,...
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President Trump blamed Democrats and insurance companies in New Year’s Eve posts.
He vowed to stop health care subsidies that help millions afford insurance.
The Affordable Care Act’s health care subsidies expire soon, risking higher costs.
Americans could face big premium hikes or lose coverage if subsidies...
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The White House is rushing the White House ballroom project without full plans.
Federal agencies say they still lack key design and construction details.
Critics warn the process may sidestep federal preservation rules.
The administration wants the ballroom built in nine months, far faster than usual.
The...
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• The Supreme Court report shows a 9% jump in filings this term.
• Chief Justice Roberts avoids mentioning Donald Trump.
• The report stresses equal rights for rich and poor.
• It makes an oblique nod to judicial independence.
• Roberts expresses optimism about America’s founding ideals.
Supreme Court report Unpacked
The Supreme...
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The U.S. military bombed three drug-smuggling boats on New Year’s Eve.
Three people died, and crew members leaped into the sea.
The military claimed the vessels formed a narcotics convoy.
Critics question the evidence and legality of the strikes.
Since September, the U.S. has launched 33 boat...
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The White House touted its 2025 MAGA wins in foreign affairs.
Supporters mocked the post for misleading claims.
Fans slammed the focus on foreign leaders over “America First.”
The debate exposed divisions within Trump’s base.
MAGA wins post sparks confusion among fans
The White House shared a post on...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act gives ICE a $170 billion budget boost.
ICE funding more than doubles its current operating money.
All this extra ICE funding expires on October 1, 2029.
ICE plans a $100 million wartime-style recruitment drive.
Screening problems left over a third of...
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• The Department of Homeland Security posted a graphic about massive deportations.
• The image showed a peaceful beach after “100 million deportations.”
• Critics argued the post would force out 55 million U.S. citizens.
• Courts have blocked plans to federalize the National Guard for deportations.
• Lawmakers, lawyers, and former...
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President Trump tore into alleged child care fraud in Minnesota at his Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party.
A right-wing YouTuber claimed he found $100 million in fraud at Somali-run child care centers.
A top Republican lawmaker admitted she sent the YouTuber to those centers now under pause.
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The Trump Zelensky meeting in Palm Beach showed deep friction.
A former official cites Trump’s own insecurities as the root cause.
Trump urged Ukraine to give up territory, even threatening to cut aid.
He has twice paused US support when Zelensky refused his demands.
The tense dynamic...
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• Body language expert spots a sudden pause in Trump’s speech at Mar-a-Lago
• The unexpected freeze hints at mounting pressure on the former president
• Trump shifts focus to foreign policy, drawing criticism from a GOP strategist
• Meeting wrapped up with a stern warning about Iran’s nuclear sites
Trump Freezing...
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Lara Trump backs the Venezuela strike as what voters want.
President Trump ordered attacks on boat loading facilities.
The strikes aim to stop drug smuggling into the U.S.
Lara calls this action a war on drugs in practice.
She insists that American safety comes first.
Background on the...
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Republicans mock Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid as unlikely in Texas.
Democrats flood her campaign with digital donations and strong support.
A heated GOP primary could weaken the eventual Republican nominee.
Crockett has national appeal as a rising progressive voice.
Her run could reshape the battle for a...
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President Trump is redesigning the White House to mirror Mar a Lago.
Gold-painted fixtures and a new ballroom reflect his Florida resort.
The rose garden got a patio like Mar a Lago’s outdoor dining area.
Preservation groups sued to stop changes to the Eisenhower Building.
A judge...
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The Trump administration seeks emergency approval to tear down 13 historic buildings at St. Elizabeths.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cites vague security risks without details.
Preservation groups warn this fast-track move bypasses key preservation rules.
Critics link it to the recent demolition of the White House...
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• The federal government has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid fraud concerns.
• New rules require receipts or photos before sending any federal child care funds.
• Minnesota must complete a full audit of day care centers and set up a fraud hotline.
• Experts and fact-checkers raise...
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• Two Senate Democrats demand answers from White House chief Susie Wiles.
• They question her access to Epstein files.
• They want to know her role in the partial release of records.
• The Justice Department missed a deadline under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Senators Press Wiles on Epstein files...
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• Kellyanne Conway unleashed a surprise rant at Rosie O’Donnell on Fox News.
• She told O’Donnell she needed love, a husband, or a hairy dog.
• Conway also accused Joe Biden and Kamala Harris of political failures.
• She claimed to have “lived with Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
• Rosie O’Donnell and...
