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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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• A deal ended the longest shutdown but left health care reform unresolved.
• Senate will vote next Thursday on extending ACA subsidies.
• Democrats want a three-year extension; many Republicans back only one or two years.
• Without action, millions face steep premium spikes in the new year.
Health Care Reform...
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President Trump chose not to back Valentina Gomez in her Texas congressional race
Valentina Gomez built her campaign on harsh Islamophobic messages
Critics say Gomez was “too extreme even for Trump”
The snub could reshape the fight for Texas’ 31st District
Gomez now faces questions about her...
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• California’s Governor Newsom’s press office mocked Trump with a new meme.
• The meme shows the “Presidential Walk of Fatigue” in three frames.
• The latest nap happened during a peace meeting on Africa.
• Newsom’s team has a history of teasing Trump’s health claims.
• The mockery sparked laughs and...
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• A new report exposes an illegal arms-export business run by Rep. Cory Mills while in Congress
• Mills’s company PACEM now faces a $66 million debt and is in foreclosure
• He allegedly used foreign loans to fund his 2022 campaign
• He faces multiple other allegations, including abuse claims...
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Supreme Court lets Texas use its new gerrymandered map for congressional elections.
The revised Texas map could hand Republicans up to five extra seats.
Justices split 6–3: conservatives back the map, liberals warn it’s racially biased.
This ruling could reshape the 2026 midterms not just in Texas...
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• Former Jan. 6 defendant Taylor Taranto pardoned by President Trump has reappeared in Washington, D.C.
• His pardon did not cover a previous weapons arrest; he was sentenced to 21 months, released on time served, and placed under supervision.
• Prosecutors say Taranto violated his release by livestreaming again...
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• Trump National Security Strategy offers a clear roadmap to keep America great.
• Political experts warn Trump’s plans could shift quickly.
• It focuses on homeland security and dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
• The plan highlights the need for strong, traditional families.
• The strategy praises Trump as the “President...
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Extending ACA subsidies would lower health insurance costs for millions.
Trump could act quickly but risks admitting Democrats were right.
Simple policy fixes on healthcare could ease the longest government shutdown fallout.
Other short-term steps include rolling back tariffs and pausing mass deportations.
Economy gains might come...
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The U.S. military reported a drug boat strike in the Caribbean.
Four people died when the vessel was hit in international waters.
This marks the 22nd strike under the current administration.
Lawmakers worry about missing evidence and legal limits.
Critics demand clearer rules and public information on...
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• Democrats broke old rules during the 43-day shutdown and now push for new norms.
• Senator Ruben Gallego says only Democrats can hold Trump-era officials accountable.
• Liberals fear power but now see it as a tool to fight housing and climate crises.
• Winning primaries and shaping ideas are...
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• Republican lawmakers feel anxious about midterm results and their own districts.
• GOP women leaders challenge Speaker Mike Johnson’s handling of key issues.
• Two separate discharge petitions aim to bypass Johnson on major bills.
Growing Anxiety in GOP Over 2026
Republicans are worried about the 2026 midterm elections. They see...
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• The Supreme Court cleared Texas’s new map despite racial bias claims.
• Virginia leaders promise a counterstrike with a “10-1” congressional plan.
• Mid-decade redistricting could flip Virginia’s 11 seats to almost all Democrats.
• The fight highlights growing tension over state control of elections.
This week, the Supreme Court’s decision...
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Chief Justice John Roberts quietly reinforced the pardon power in a court ruling 17 months ago.
Investigative researcher Lisa Graves says Trump used that boost to pardon and commute high-profile cases.
President Trump granted clemency to figures like Binance CEO Changpeng Zhou and fraudster David Gentile.
Critics...
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A grand jury refused to indict Letitia James on bank fraud and lying allegations.
This marks the second failed effort by Trump administration lawyers.
Legal analysts and court watchers reacted strongly on social media.
The decision could influence future legal moves and political debates.
A New York grand...
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Joe Rogan says President Trump’s texts look like they come from a “79-year-old kid.”
Rogan laughed about the all-caps style with Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang.
Jensen Huang finds Trump “surprising” in person despite the odd text style.
Rogan endorsed Trump in 2024 but still criticizes some of...
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Former President Trump may worsen the Pete Hegseth controversy because he grows bored with complex issues.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism over a “double tap” strike on suspected drug boats.
Journalist Michael Wolff says Trump lives for instant stimulation, not long-term strategy.
Trump’s boredom could keep...
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A top lawmaker wrongly said Somalis commit 80% of Twin Cities crimes.
Police data group Somali-Americans with other Black residents.
Real numbers show far fewer Somali crime cases than claimed.
False claims fuel fear and harm community trust.
On national television, Rep. Tom Emmer said, “Eighty percent of...
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Trump’s support among men under 30 plunged by over 56 points in recent months.
CNN analyst Harry Enten called the fall “stunning” and even “yuge.”
Young voters helped Trump win in 2024; now their slump may hurt his 2026 bid.
CNN’s chief data analyst, Harry Enten, focused on...
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Jimmy Kimmel nicknames President Trump “Dozy Donald” after he nods off at a peace deal ceremony.
Kimmel highlights the president’s recent public naps and calls out supporters for double standards.
Critics note past attacks on President Biden for similar behavior now ignore Trump’s fatigue.
The incident fuels...
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Adm. Bradley said survivors couldn’t call for help.
Lawmakers debated for over 40 minutes what to do.
The second strike aimed to destroy boat remains.
Critics called the rationale “insane.”
Defense Secretary said it removed a threat.
In early September, U.S. forces launched a double tap strike on...
