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• President Trump said the Civil Rights Act was “unfair” to white people.
• His remarks sparked outrage over claims of a new “white backlash.”
• Critics argued the law...
Key Takeaways
• President Trump said the Civil Rights Act was “unfair” to white people.
• His remarks sparked outrage over claims of a new “white backlash.”
• Critics argued the law still protects against discrimination.
• Social media users called the comments racist and entitled.
Trump’s Civil Rights Act Remark
President Donald Trump told...
Key Takeaways
• Four former presidents hold unique sway over the public and Congress.
• A joint effort could spark a serious Trump impeachment drive.
• They can raise funds and launch “Save Our Republic” groups nationwide.
• Their leadership could renew faith in democracy and hold Trump accountable.
Imagine four ex-presidents stepping up...
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• President Trump joked about grabbing aide Karoline Leavitt during turbulence.
• The remark came as Air Force One shook returning from Mar-a-Lago.
• Reporters quickly switched back to policy questions.
• Trump has praised Karoline Leavitt’s looks and speaking style before.
• Recent photos highlighted her makeup and cosmetic enhancements.
Trump Jokes...
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• A former Reagan budget director blasts Trump’s rate cap proposal.
• Billionaire Bill Ackman warns of credit shortages for subprime borrowers.
• David Stockman labels Trump’s approach “unhinged whirligig of statist humbug.”
• The clash spotlights free markets versus government intervention.
• Consumers face uncertain credit card rates and potential fallout.
Credit...
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A GOP strategist says MAGA propaganda echoes Nazi tactics.
Trump allies used hate speech like Joseph Goebbels.
A DHS ad borrowed a white nationalist slogan.
Experts warn this shows hate at the heart of MAGA.
MAGA propaganda shows dangerous echoes
A top GOP strategist argues that some Trump allies...
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• U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro opened a quiet probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell’s headquarters renovation.
• The Powell investigation began amid President Trump’s push to oust Powell over interest rates.
• Prosecutors have asked Powell’s team for renovation documents but have not yet held a grand jury.
• Past Trump-aligned...
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New analysis shows Trump judges ruled for the president 92 percent of the time.
Other Republican appointees backed him 68 percent, Democratic judges just 27 percent.
Experts warn this trend could change how courts treat future presidents.
Appellate courts get little attention but shape law for decades.
Trump...
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Donald Trump rolled out sweeping policy demands early in the new year.
Trump wants to ban big investors from buying single-family homes and cap pay for defense contractors.
He also seeks to boost the Pentagon budget to 1.5 trillion dollars.
House Republicans quickly voiced doubts and resistance.
...
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Representative Lauren Boebert voted to advance Affordable Care Act subsidies by mistake.
She submitted an incorrect vote form to reverse her vote.
The bill passed despite her removed vote.
Lawmakers continue talks on long-term subsidy extensions.
Why Affordable Care Act subsidies matter
Affordable Care Act subsidies help millions afford...
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• Former Vice President Mike Pence warns that impeachment likely looms if Democrats regain the House in 2026.
• He points to the surprise arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and the delayed Epstein files.
• Pence argues Americans are exhausted by chaos-driven governance.
• He says voters want stability and...
Key takeaways
President Trump told reporters only his own morality can stop him.
He spoke without any White House public relations staff present.
His comments came after Congress limited actions on Venezuela.
Experts warned that claiming no other limits sounds like a dictator.
The remark adds pressure amid a...
Key takeaways:
• Marco Rubio once stood on his own but now follows Trump’s lead.
• He backed a U.S. invasion of Venezuela without clear legal or congressional support.
• Diplomats and experts have been sidelined under his watch.
• Rubio traded real diplomacy for threats and TV sound bites.
• His loyalty to...
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Rep. Jamie Raskin says a closed-door hearing let Jack Smith deliver strong evidence against Trump.
Smith’s testimony tied Trump to efforts to defraud the United States and disrupt Congress.
By going behind closed doors, Smith spoke freely without political theater.
Raskin argues Trump has escaped consequences through...
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• 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...
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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...
Key Takeaways
• A Democratic senator reminded Fox host Martha MacCallum that President Trump never released the Epstein files.
• The senator linked the unkept pledge to other broken promises on costs, health, and wars.
• MacCallum gasped on air and tried to shift the talk to Venezuela.
• The moment went viral,...
Key takeaways:
At a private GOP retreat, Donald Trump mused about canceling 2026 midterm elections.
He said he wanted to avoid facing Democrats and losing control of Congress.
Experts warn such talk shows he might break democratic rules to stay in power.
Trump framed any real canceling midterm elections...
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A rarely used congressional move highlights GOP splits.
Nine Republicans backed a discharge petition to revive ACA subsidies.
The move forces a potential vote by the end of the week.
Families could keep health aid for three more years.
Trump faces pressure over delayed Epstein file releases.
ACA...
Key takeaways
Former Vice President Mike Pence says a Trump impeachment is very likely if Democrats retake the House after 2026.
Pence points to the failed release of Jeffrey Epstein files and a risky arrest of Venezuela’s leader as triggers.
He sees growing public desire for a return to...
Key Takeaways:
Trump’s return highlights a long history of elite impunity in America.
Powerful figures often avoid legal consequences, from Civil War leaders to modern presidents.
The January 6 attack shows how elite impunity can threaten democracy.
Experts warn that unchecked power could undermine the rule of law.
Americans like...
