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The missing man's local law-enforcement agency in Bastrop is leading the investigation and requested statewide activation.
Analysts believe the current situation marks a significant turning point in how Silver...
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JD Vance may need Elon Musk’s backing more than Trump’s endorsement.
Musk’s funds and digital reach could shape the GOP nomination.
Musk’s unpredictable actions bring both power and political risk.
Vance must balance policy alignment with his populist image.
Elon Musk Holds the Key to JD Vance’s Campaign
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Harmeet Dhillon, the Justice Department’s civil rights chief, lashed out at MAGA influencers with a vulgar slur.
She accused them of spreading misinformation for profit and told them to “learn an honest profession.”
Influencers and commentators fired back, calling her comments insulting and harmful to Trump’s base.
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• Justice Alito has reshaped key rulings on abortion, voting maps and free speech.
• He often flips minority dissents into majority opinions with bold legal shifts.
• His courtroom style is tense, marked by eye rolls, interruptions and sharp retorts.
• At 75, he may retire, but he shows no...
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Republicans risk losing control of the House if they ignore rising health care costs.
Expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies will more than double premiums for millions.
GOP has floated $2,000 Trump checks and health savings accounts as fixes.
No real plan has cleared Congress to stop...
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President Trump said the stock market could boost growth by 20% in a year.
CNN analyst David Goldman calls this “classic Trump hyperbole.”
In fact, stock market growth does not directly drive the economy.
Businesses plan to hold or cut jobs amid economic uncertainty.
Fed leaders warn...
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• Comedian Jon Stewart made fun of people still wearing masks.
• His Jon Stewart mask jokes upset COVID-cautious and vulnerable groups.
• Critics called the jokes “punching down” and labeled them hypocritical.
• Stewart’s support for 9/11 first responders now seems at odds with these remarks.
• The backlash highlights a...
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A top dance group has dropped its April shows at the Trump Kennedy Center.
A jazz ensemble also canceled its New Year’s Eve performance.
Performers cite moral concerns after the center’s forced rebranding.
Experts say the Trump Kennedy Center name change may break federal law.
The Trump Kennedy...
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• Top Democrat warns Trump may lose focus on the peace plan.
• First peace plan phase demands a ceasefire and hostage returns.
• Lawmakers urge fair Gaza rebuilding and strict ceasefire checks.
• Thousands of Palestinians were harmed despite the agreement.
• Unclear if the peace plan will reach its second...
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President Trump complained about not winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
He boasted he stopped wars by cutting trade and slapping on 200% tariffs.
Trump claimed he had ended eight conflicts, including India and Pakistan.
Reporters at Mar-a-Lago overheard the late December hot mic moment.
Trump on the...
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President Trump vowed to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites if Tehran rebuilds its program.
He made the threat after meeting Israel’s prime minister at Mar-a-Lago.
Over summer, Trump ordered strikes on five Iranian facilities.
Experts debate how close Iran was to a bomb before the strikes.
A study...
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• The American nightmare has exposed deep social and economic problems.
• Historical awakenings followed national crises and led to major reforms.
• Visible injustice has driven record voter turnout and political organizing.
• We can rebuild trust by demanding fair wages, democracy, and social justice.
How the American Nightmare Is Waking...
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• Kash Patel said the FBI dismantled a $250 million food aid fraud scheme.
• Critics note the case began years before Patel led the bureau.
• MAGA figures like Christopher Rufo called Patel’s post misleading.
• Conservatives now question Patel’s overall achievements.
• The dispute highlights growing tension in Trump-aligned circles.
Kash...
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• Grandma received endless scam texts that claimed to be from the Trump campaign
• Scammers promised a $2,000 tariff rebate in exchange for a $10 fee
• The scam drained $10 each month with no real rebate
• The incident shows how a Trump scam can hurt even devoted supporters
Andrew...
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• VP JD Vance holds a massive 42-point lead in early New Hampshire polling
• Prediction markets give JD Vance nearly 50 percent chance to win the GOP nomination
• CNN data analyst Harry Enten calls these numbers historic and unprecedented
• Republican insiders already treat JD Vance as the clear...
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The U.S. economy is growing, yet many Americans feel uneasy.
Job creation has nearly stalled since April, fueling economic anxiety.
Middle- and lower-income families are cutting back on nonessentials.
Holiday shoppers flocked to warehouse stores in a “Costco Christmas.”
This trend may signal deeper worries for months...
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• Steve Bannon admits Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency broke promises.
• Bannon says the DOGE budget cuts goal of $2 trillion per year never stood a chance.
• He blames old-school tax ideas for slowing down the MAGA movement.
• Critics say wasted time on false goals hurt supporters...
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JD Vance slammed DEI at Turning Point USA’s annual conference.
He said DEI hurt white men more than racial slurs.
The real barrier to success is capitalism, not DEI.
Vance uses culture wars to distract from economic problems.
True equality needs better wages, healthcare, and safety nets.
JD...
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Nick Anderson won a Pulitzer Prize for his bold editorial cartoons.
He uses humor and art to explain big news stories.
His work inspires young artists and helps people think.
Learning from Nick Anderson shows the power of creative voice.
Nick Anderson’s Journey to the Pulitzer
Nick Anderson grew...
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• Representative LaMonica McIver files a McIver appeal after a court rejects her motion to dismiss charges.
• She faces assault charges from a protest at a private ICE facility in Newark.
• A GOP attempt to censure McIver failed when some Republicans defended her.
• The acting U.S. attorney who...
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• President Trump hinted at a future pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• CNN’s Alayna Treene found the remark both surprising and significant.
• Netanyahu faces long-running bribery charges in Israel.
• Israeli President Isaac Herzog has yet to decide on ending the trial.
• A Netanyahu pardon could shape...
