Key takeaways
• A new law forced the release of all Epstein files by December 19.
• The Justice Department withheld and heavily redacted many documents.
• Trump officials praised their “transparency,” but community notes called out the lies.
• Representative Thomas Massie celebrated the fact checks on social media.
Inside the Epstein files...
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Erika Kirk made an Erika Kirk slip while honoring a student at a Turning Point USA event.
She accidentally called her late husband a “grifter” instead of using the right word.
Video of the Erika Kirk slip spread quickly across social media platforms.
Fans and critics reacted...
Key takeaways
The predator state gives powerful industries special legal shields.
Gun makers, banks, social media, tax prep, health insurers and more thrive on these protections.
Corporate personhood and money as speech fuel the predator state.
Stripping immunity and restoring accountability can protect families and communities.
Understanding the Predator State
America’s...
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Trump’s speech in North Carolina drew concern for slurred and mixed-up remarks.
Odd quiz and Gulf of America stories stood out as confusing moments.
Experts and politicians questioned his mental clarity and fitness.
Many now urge daily reporting on his cognitive health.
What Happened in the Speech
On a...
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The DOJ released heavily redacted Epstein files on December 19 to meet the new law’s deadline.
Critics like Rand Paul and Thomas Massie say redactions broke the law and undermine trust.
Senators push for full, unedited documents to clear public doubts.
Transparency could ease ongoing suspicions about...
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Vice President JD Vance claimed the United States “always will be a Christian nation.”
He said people “don’t have to apologize for being white anymore,” drawing heavy criticism.
Journalists and commentators slammed his remarks as overtly racist.
Vance’s comments came at a Turning Point USA conference in...
Key Takeaways
• Attorney General Pam Bondi vows to prosecute anyone tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s network.
• Two members of Congress threatened to hold her in contempt over withheld documents.
• Critics say her promise clashes with earlier DOJ decisions to keep files sealed.
• Bondi urges victims to contact the Department of...
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Scott Jennings defends Trump fiercely on CNN.
Panelists cite Trump’s low numbers among independents.
Kate Bedingfield mocks Jennings with a Clinton jab.
Scott Jennings insists Trump leads the GOP strongly.
The debate highlights Trump’s political risks.
Scott Jennings Defends Trump in Fiery CNN Debate
On Sunday, CNN aired a...
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The deadline to enroll in ACA plans for 2026 has passed without renewing ACA subsidies.
Many people could see their health care costs double next year.
ACA subsidies helped millions afford coverage through Medicaid expansion and marketplace plans.
If subsidies end, 6–7 million people might leave the...
Key takeaways
The Justice Department re-released a 2017 letter with Trump’s name blacked out.
A journalist noticed the new redactions hiding allegations against Trump.
DOJ said it matched the files as they were in court.
Critics argue this breaks the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The debate questions how the...
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• Time Magazine named the “Architects of AI” as Person of the Year, spotlighting big tech leaders.
• A Washington Post AI podcast rollout faltered with glaring errors and fake quotes.
• Half of Americans fear AI’s impact on thinking and relationships.
• Politicians from both parties lean on tech donors,...
Key Takeaways
• A top Republican official, William Pulte, sent a conservative news tip for a possible criminal probe of Representative Eric Swalwell
• Investigators opened a mortgage fraud inquiry after The Gateway Pundit reported on Swalwell’s home listing
• Swalwell cheered the report and warned Pulte to “save your documents” for...
Key takeaways:
CBS News cut a planned 60 Minutes report on CECOT prison just two hours before it would air.
The report followed Venezuelan men who expected deportation but landed in CECOT prison.
Viewers and journalists on social media blamed new editor Bari Weiss for the decision.
Critics are...
Key Takeaways
• Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie will push to hold Pam Bondi in inherent contempt of Congress.
• They say the Justice Department failed to release all Jeffrey Epstein files by law.
• Inherent contempt lets Congress fine or detain an official to force action.
• Lawmakers hope for...
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Scott Bessent felt harshly judged at a dinner with his predecessors.
He then took on Democrats in public, embracing partisan fights.
A journalist called him a “poor little baby” for his complaints.
His style marks a new, combative phase for a treasury chief.
This turn may reshape...
Key Takeaways
• Rep. Chris Pappas apologized for unleashing Karoline Leavitt’s national talking points.
• Pappas says New Hampshire voters rejected Leavitt’s extreme ideas by nearly 10 points.
• He shared insider tips on how to counter Leavitt’s tactics in the upcoming Senate race.
• National Republicans are now backing a new MAGA...
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Vice President JD Vance mocked Jasmine Crockett’s “street-girl persona” and fake nails at America Fest.
The audience of young conservatives cheered loudly after Vance’s remarks.
Jasmine Crockett has risen by confronting former President Trump and now seeks a Senate seat.
Some progressives criticize her vote to cut...
Key Takeaways
GOP strategist Scott Jennings defended President Trump’s standing on CNN.
Former Biden communications chief Kate Bedingfield said Trump lost control of his party.
Trump faced recent pushback from Republicans over maps, worker rights, and health care.
Jennings claimed Trump influence among Republicans has never been stronger.
The...
Key takeaways:
Capitalize on low approval of the current leadership.
Target moderate Republicans in suburban areas.
Emphasize healthcare and social programs.
Encourage high turnout among their base.
Use popular messaging on rights and freedoms.
Dr. John Gartner, a clinical psychologist, argues that giving Donald Trump three Montreal Cognitive Assessments points...
Key Takeaways:
• Jasmine Crockett fired back at Vice President JD Vance’s public insult.
• Vance called her “street-girl persona” and mocked her nails.
• Crockett responded forcefully on social media, calling out his reliance on a violent mob.
• The clash highlights rising tensions in the Texas Senate race.
• Both figures are...
