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Key Takeaways A new corporate playbook shows many companies plan to keep a hiring freeze into 2026. Two thirds of business leaders say they will cut jobs or hold team sizes steady. Unemployment climbed to 4.6 percent in November, its highest level in four years. Companies cite AI uncertainty...

Key Takeaways A new wealth tax proposal in California would charge billionaires 5% of their net worth over five years. Tech leaders like Peter Thiel, Martin Casado, and Garry Tan are threatening to leave the state or challenge Rep. Ro Khanna because of the plan. Critics say tech oligarchs...

Key takeaways Rep. Swalwell vows to fight the DOJ over delayed Epstein files The Justice Department missed its legal deadline to share the full Epstein files Only part of the files came out, and major redactions hide key details Lawmakers could cut DOJ funding, hold contempt hearings, or demand...

Key Takeaways U.S. Representative Don Bacon fired back at Scott Ritter during a holiday social media spat. Ritter, a former U.N. weapons inspector, was convicted of soliciting a minor in 2011. Bacon reminded Ritter of his service in Iraq and Afghanistan and Ritter’s criminal record. The clash highlights tensions...

Key Takeaways Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ted Cruz clashed over a proposed California wealth tax. Khanna wants to tax billionaires five percent to fund healthcare and schools. Cruz taunted Khanna, urging a fifty percent tax to drive billionaires to Texas. Khanna fired back, citing Texas’s poor healthcare, education,...

Key takeaways • A Wyoming family faces a $43,000 health plan without ACA subsidies. • Republicans used the Two Santas Strategy to cut rich people’s taxes and raise debt. • The $1 trillion annual interest on debt could fund healthcare, childcare, and more. • Understanding the Two Santas Strategy reveals decades of political...

Key Takeaways: Stephen Miller made remarks linking American inventions to closed borders. Critics slammed Stephen Miller racism, noting immigrant roles in key discoveries. Experts and bloggers highlighted the true immigrant-driven history of US innovation. The debate underscores deep divides over nativism and America’s immigrant heritage. Inside the Stephen Miller Racism...

Key takeaways Many State Department lawyers are afraid to share advice. They worry about punishment or removal from projects. Shrinking staff could weaken foreign policy decisions. Recent overseas strikes raised major legal concerns. Fear of being cut off changes how the office works. State Department lawyers at the Office of...

Key Takeaways • Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown found her July 2019 flight details hidden in the newly released Epstein files. • The flight information was part of a grand jury subpoena tied to the FBI’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. • Brown’s discovery raises questions about why the DOJ monitored a...

Key Takeaways • Conservative lawyer Harmeet Dhillon faces criticism from her own supporters • She called a voter ID practice “corrupt AF” after sharing a post by Scott Presler • Fans urged her to act instead of just commenting on social media • Dhillon blocked critics and said she speaks as a private...

Key Takeaways: • Former GOP congressman David Jolly warns of a looming GOP disaster in the 2026 midterms. • He predicts a historic blue wave like 2006 or a collapse similar to 1994’s red wave. • Jolly says poor policy and harsh rhetoric hurt Republicans’ chances. • Trump’s low approval ratings drag the...

  Key Takeaways Toby Morton, a South Park writer, launched TrumpKennedyCenter.org to mock Trump’s rebrand plan. The parody site features a logo with jail cells and a redacted reference to a 13-year-old girl. It frames the center as a place focused on power, loyalty, and curated history. The site uses...

Key takeaways • A new email shows Jeffrey Epstein was “75% sure” Donald Trump was an FBI informant. • House Speaker Mike Johnson said Trump helped the FBI in the first Epstein probe. • Lawyer Nick Ackerman says Trump blocked file release to hide his informant role. Trump’s Alleged FBI Informant Role Donald Trump...

Key Takeaways • Brian Cole Jr. gave a clear confession after his December arrest. • He said “something just snapped” as politics got worse. • He planted bombs at both party offices to hit “the parties.” • He drew bomb ideas from his interest in Ireland’s Troubles. • He denied targeting Congress or the...

Key Takeaways The president’s pardon power became a product sold to the highest bidders. Wealthy inmates pay lobbyists about one million dollars to push for clemency. Success fees of six or seven figures kick in once the pardon is granted. Trump’s allies, including his son, connected lobbyists directly to...

Key Takeaways Vice President JD Vance faced a MAGA backlash after sharing claims of voter fraud in Minnesota. MAGA influencers demanded real action rather than just discussion. Critics urged a dedicated task force and legal follow-through on alleged fraud. Supporters worry the administration is slow to enforce election laws. Last...

  Key Takeaways • The Trump administration released new documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. • It still withholds FBI 302 reports that hold survivors’ interviews. • Legal experts say hiding these files may break the law. • Victims and advocates call for full public disclosure. Since last week, the Trump administration has shared more Epstein...

Key Takeaways Many Republicans are now willing to criticize former President Trump. This shift could reshape the 2026 midterm campaigns. Governors and state lawmakers have spoken out on redistricting and the Guard. Watch for retirements and primary challenges in the coming year. Republicans Standing Up to Trump In recent months, a...

  Key Takeaways: New images show discoloration on both of President Trump’s hands. Critics say this adds to concerns about Trump health and age. Supporters call the issue a non-story and defend the president. Experts remain divided on the real cause of the bruises. Ongoing debate may affect public view...

  Key Takeaways President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a 20-point peace plan. Trump spoke with Russian President Putin after heavy bombing in Ukraine. Expert Tom Nichols calls this peace plan “insane” from a diplomatic view. Critics say Trump acted like a middleman for Putin rather...