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New York Rail Tunnel Project 2026: Major Funding Victory After Court Ruling

New York rail tunnel project funding has been restored after a federal judge ordered the release of previously frozen federal funds, clearing a major hurdle for the $16 billion...

Who Was Alex Pretti? ICU Nurse Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis, With Witnesses Saying He Didn’t Brandish a Gun

Key Takeaways: Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was killed during a federal immigration...

Real-Life Doublethink: Lessons from 1984

Key Takeaways Our own eyes and ears often tell the truth more clearly than...

Trump EPA Plan Drops Value on Lives Saved

Key Takeaways • The EPA plans to stop putting a dollar value on lives saved...

Is This Really a Congressional Stock Trading Ban?

Key Takeaways • House Republicans introduced a bill they call a congressional stock trading ban. •...

Will the Supreme Court Challenge Trump’s Power Grab?

Key Takeaways   The Supreme Court recently blocked Trump’s National Guard deployment, marking a check on his power grab. Legal experts see signs the justices may limit presidential authority this year. A major case, Trump v. Barbara, will decide if birthright citizenship can be removed. Past rulings show the court’s...

Trump Seeks $6.2M in Georgia Legal Fees

Key Takeaways: Former President Trump asks a Georgia court to force the district attorney’s office to pay $6.2 million in legal fees. A new Georgia law lets defendants recover legal fees when a case is dropped over misconduct. The 2023 election case collapsed after misconduct claims against Fulton County’s...

Trump’s Venezuela Raid Sparked by Dance Mock?

Key Takeaways • Trump said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro imitated his dance, hinting at a personal insult. • A Democratic analyst called this a stunning confession about Trump’s motive. • Reports say Maduro’s public dancing mocked the United States. • The Venezuela raid raises big legal and global questions. Donald Trump surprised many when...

Tuckernuck Embarrassed as MAGA Stars Adopt Its Dresses

Key Takeaways Fashion brand Tuckernuck is quietly uneasy as Trump allies wear its dresses. Staff feel their designs clash with MAGA messages and their own values. The company insists it stays apolitical, but its image faces fresh conflicts. Why Tuckernuck Feels Embarrassed Over MAGA Dresses Tuckernuck, a beloved D.C. fashion label,...

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal Explained

Key Takeaways President Trump announced a new Venezuela oil deal that requires Venezuela to buy only U.S. goods. Oil revenues from the Venezuela oil deal must be spent on American agricultural products, medicines, and power equipment. Trump says the deal strengthens ties between the United States and Venezuela. Critics...

Debunking Trump’s ICE Shooting Claim

Key takeaways • President Trump said an ICE agent was run over during the incident. • Video shows the agent was never hit and chased the woman after shooting. • Social media users and lawmakers called out the false ICE shooting claim. • Many now demand a full investigation into the ICE shooting...

U.S. Threatens Venezuela invasion for Oil

Key Takeaways U.S. Defense Secretary warns of a Venezuela invasion if oil demands fail Demand for 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil Troops could secure embassies or oil fields to protect U.S. interests Strategic ambiguity aims to pressure Venezuela’s leaders Understanding the Venezuela invasion Warning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...

Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video Raises Questions

Key Takeaways Video shows a 37-year-old woman shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Minneapolis. Department of Homeland Security claimed the agent feared for his life, but the footage tells a different story. Governor Tim Walz demands a full, fast investigation and warns against trusting misleading...

Can Diosdado Cabello Stop Trump’s Venezuela Oil Plan?

Key Takeaways • Diosdado Cabello controls Venezuela’s militias and security forces. • He rejects U.S. demands and vows to keep Maduro’s movement alive. • The Trump oil plan in Venezuela may falter if Cabello resists. • U.S. officials warned Cabello to cooperate or face consequences. • Venezuela’s loyalist forces remain a major hurdle for...

Tapper Fact-Checks Noem’s ICE Minneapolis Shooting Claims

  Key takeaways: • CNN anchor Jake Tapper exposed false statements by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. • ICE agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen during a raid in Minneapolis. • Noem wrongly claimed agents were digging out of snow when attacked. • Video evidence shows a different sequence of events. • The incident happened...

Béla Fleck Quits Kennedy Center Over Politics

Key Takeaways Béla Fleck pulled out of his Kennedy Center performance, calling the venue “too charged and political.” Richard Grenell blasted Fleck for caving to a “woke mob” and defended the Kennedy Center as welcoming to all. Critics pointed out the irony of politicizing a cultural landmark named after...

Stephen Miller Spins Domestic Terrorism Claim

Key Takeaways • Stephen Miller shared a video calling an ICE officer’s shooting “domestic terrorism.” • Other camera angles show the woman driving away when she was shot. • Critics say Miller is twisting facts and pushing a violent message. • Many argue calling ICE agents “domestic terrorists” is misleading. • The debate highlights...

Will GOP Infighting Doom the Minibus Funding Plan?

  Key Takeaways: • House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to unite Republicans behind the minibus funding plan. • Representative Tim Burchett signals he may vote against the minibus funding package. • A razor-thin GOP majority means each “no” vote heightens shutdown risks. • Failure to pass minibus funding could lead to a partial government...

Inside the Trump Petro Meeting at the White House

Key Takeaways President Trump invites Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House. Trump announced plans on Truth Social after harsh comments about drugs. He criticized Petro for the flow of cocaine into the United States. Trump praised the tone of Petro’s phone call. The leaders hope to find...

Could Charges Follow the Minneapolis ICE Shooting?

Key Takeaways: A video shows an ICE officer firing through a driver’s side window. Homeland Security says the agent feared for his life and used lawful force. Legal experts reviewing the ICE shooting believe the agency’s story doesn’t match what they see. Some scholars and former prosecutors predict state...

Tillis Slams Trump’s Aide Over Greenland Sale

  Key Takeaways: • Senator Tillis labeled Stephen Miller “stupid” for threats against Denmark. • He warned the Greenland sale talk could damage the vital NATO alliance. • Denmark lost 43 soldiers in Afghanistan and honored its Article 5 pledge. • Tillis stressed that strong allies keep the United States safe. Senator Thom Tillis sharply...

ICE Shooting Sparks Calls for Independent Probe

Key Takeaways • Local leaders and experts question initial reports about the ICE shooting • Footage shows the woman driving away, not attacking officers • Former police chief calls for independent investigation outside DHS • FBI and state agents join the probe to ensure fairness • Community tension could rise when full video becomes...

Trump Proposes 50% Military Budget Boost

Key Takeaways President Trump wants to raise the military budget by 50 percent. He proposes boosting spending from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion in 2027. Funding would come mainly from tariffs and other government revenue. Trump plans to cap defense contractor CEO pay at $5 million. Critics question the...

Why Minnesota National Guard Is on Alert After ICE Shooting

Key Takeaways • Gov. Walz tells ICE to leave Minnesota immediately • He says he can deploy the Minnesota National Guard to keep people safe • Videos show an ICE officer firing through a car window as a woman tried to drive away • The governor warns he won’t let federal politics endanger...

Mark Kelly Fires Back at Pentagon Retaliation

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Senator Mark Kelly faces a rare move to strip his Navy rank. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led the effort in response to Kelly’s video. Kelly calls the move “un-American” and vows to fight the threats. He sees the rank fight as an attack on free speech and...

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