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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...

Key Takeaways • Donald Trump blamed Ukraine for recent explosions in Russia. • He made the comment next to President Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago. • Ukraine has not officially owned the Moscow Christmas Eve bombing. • His words add fresh tension to US-Ukraine relations. Explosions in Russia: Trump Suggests Ukraine Is Responsible Trump stood beside Ukraine’s...

Key Takeaways • President Trump ordered redactions in the newly released Epstein documents. • Progressive analyst Brian Tyler Cohen calls this a flagrant legal violation. • The Epstein Transparency Act forbids redactions for politicians. • The Justice Department missed the December 19 release deadline. • Trump’s pledge to fully disclose the files now faces...

Key Takeaways • Former GOP representative Adam Kinzinger warns of a looming Russia collapse • He notes Russia now occupies less of Ukraine than at the start • Kinzinger says Russia has lost over 1.2 million soldiers • He argues the Russian economy is teetering on collapse • Ukraine just needs to keep defending...

Key Takeaways • Susie Wiles called President Trump’s style an “alcoholic personality” in Vanity Fair interviews • Analysts say Wiles could become the next target of Trump’s revenge tour • Trump’s revenge tour has hit political rivals through Justice Department probes • Experts predict a big cabinet shake-up in early 2026 President Trump’s second...