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President Trump personally wrote some of the new plaques on the White House portrait wall.
One plaque claims Trump “saved America” and predicts a landslide re-election.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s team mocked Trump with a viral fake plaque on social media.
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel called Trump...
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President Trump plans to lower marijuana’s federal schedule.
He may shift it from Schedule I to Schedule III.
Senate Republicans, led by Senator Ted Budd, oppose the change.
GOP warns of health, safety, and economic risks.
Rescheduling would give legal dispensaries new tax breaks.
Marijuana Rescheduling on the...
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President Trump attacked Senator Raphael Warnock’s faith on his social media, saying Warnock used religion to divide the country.
Warnock, a longtime pastor, fired back on Meet the Press, defending his message of unity and care for the poor.
He contrasted his own faith with Trump’s actions...
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Van Jones said this was the first time he wasn’t afraid of Trump.
Jones noted Trump’s exaggerations cut both ways.
Public support for Trump’s economic style hit a record low.
Rising health and housing costs add to voter worries.
Trump’s connection with everyday people may be slipping.
Key...
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The Trump speech mixed bold claims with a high volume delivery.
He said drug prices fell by as much as 600 percent and gas dropped under $2.50.
Social media users and journalists noted he seemed to yell parts of his address.
Critics mocked his tone while some...
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Virginia swapped a Robert E. Lee statue for one honoring civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns.
The new Barbara Rose Johns statue sits now at the U.S. Capitol.
Some MAGA supporters criticized Republicans who joined the unveiling.
Right-wing figures claimed Robert E. Lee was more significant than...
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The cost for the White House ballroom rose from $200 million to $400 million.
Stephen Colbert mocked each new price increase on his late-night show.
Historic activists and a lawsuit challenge Trump’s plans for the Eisenhower Building.
Experts warn that repainting old stone can trap moisture and...
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Trump’s speech opened with a barrage of false statements.
He blamed Biden for “transgender for everybody” and mass releases from prisons.
Observers from both parties slammed the address as wildly inaccurate.
Experts say inflation isn’t falling under Trump, and his $1,776 military payout lacks funding details.
Social...
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President Trump filed a 33-page Trump BBC lawsuit seeking $10 billion.
He claims a BBC documentary deceptively edited his Jan. 6 speech.
The BBC says it will defend itself and will not back down.
The Guardian editorial board calls the Trump BBC lawsuit absurd.
Critics say Trump...
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Susie Wiles warns that Trump shows traits like an addict.
She says JD Vance was a conspiracy theorist turned ally.
She calls Elon Musk an “odd duck” prone to irrational moves.
She criticizes top aides like Russell Vought and Pam Bondi.
This interview reveals deep divisions in...
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Unemployment rose to 4.6 percent, up from 4 percent a year ago.
Wage growth remains weak, signaling a soft labor market.
Revisions suggest the economy may have stalled since April.
The Sahm Rule flags a recession alarm after a 0.5 percent rise in jobless rate.
Canada has...
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• The Epstein files will show new federal evidence in the sex trafficking case.
• Journalists often focus on powerful names over survivor stories.
• Naming victims can shape how the public understands abuse.
• A survivor-centered approach treats victims as people, not just evidence.
What the Epstein files reveal
Right now, the...
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• Mike Johnson won’t allow a vote on ACA subsidies this year
• Vulnerable GOP members weigh breaking ranks to force action
• House Democrats launch a petition to advance ACA subsidies directly
• Lawmakers fear higher health costs could hurt re-election chances
What are ACA subsidies?
ACA subsidies help many people afford...
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Donald Trump was “mighty unhappy” about the transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Justice Department moved Maxwell to a minimum-security prison after interviews.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made the decision, not Trump.
Trump’s chief of staff says he had no advance warning of the move.
In a rare...
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• A new Susie Wiles interview for Vanity Fair revealed shocking details.
• Wiles called Trump’s Justice Department probes “retribution.”
• She criticized top officials and called Trump “addictive.”
• Legal experts say her remarks could derail DOJ cases.
• The admissions strengthen defense claims in Comey and James suits.
Susie Wiles, a...
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• A federal judge allows work on the White House ballroom to continue.
• Preservationists asked to stop renovation but were denied.
• Security concerns influenced the judge’s decision.
• The Trump administration must share detailed plans by month’s end.
A judge ruled that work on the White House ballroom may continue....
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• Susie Wiles called President Trump an “alcoholic” and admitted he wears lawlessness as a badge.
• Former aide Miles Taylor says her comments prove Trump’s team can’t control his worst impulses.
• Her remarks could help opponents like Letitia James link Trump’s power to legal actions.
• Unlike John Kelly,...
Key Takeaways:
• Donald Trump faces a split within his own followers.
• His self-serving style and age have weakened his bond with core supporters.
• High-profile MAGA figures now question his leadership.
• After the 2026 midterms, Trump will become a liability, not an asset.
Introduction
Donald Trump once rallied millions. Yet now, his...
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• Middletown residents are divided over JD Vance’s rise to fame.
• Some see him as a success story; others feel he doesn’t represent their city.
• Economic struggles and high living costs still burden Middletown families.
• Locals worry his politics may clash with the city’s values.
• The debate highlights...
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• Trump renovations in Washington, D.C., face multiple lawsuits from local preservation groups.
• A controversial ballroom expansion led to debates over historic site protections.
• Preservationists sued to block painting and demolition plans on century-old buildings.
• A judge paused major changes until a federal commission reviews project plans.
• Lawsuits...
