WASHINGTON — A landmark Supreme Court decision has delivered a major legal blow to the use of emergency economic authority in trade policy, dramatically reshaping how the federal government...
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Donald Trump seems to tune out pollsters and allies at the White House.
He showed little interest in talks about unmet economic promises.
His disengagement worries GOP leaders about 2026 turnout.
MAGA voters fear high living costs remain unaddressed.
Trump disengagement
Why Trump disengagement worries GOP and MAGA voters
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• Republicans in Texas’ 28th District lost a key attack point when President Trump granted the Trump pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar.
• GOP leaders had counted on Cuellar’s corruption charges to boost their midterm chances.
• Local Republican chairs say they feel confused, disappointed, and concerned.
• Some see a...
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President Trump refused to back down on his Trump Reiner criticism.
He labeled Rob Reiner a deranged person with “Trump derangement syndrome.”
Some Republicans condemned his timing after Reiner’s killing.
Trump tied the dispute to past fights over the Russia hoax.
The clash highlights ongoing tensions between...
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• Former US attorney Joyce Vance says Republicans refuse to criticize Trump.
• Vance points to rising health care costs, Epstein Files, and anti-immigrant tactics.
• Trump’s harsh comments on Rob Reiner’s death test GOP loyalty.
• Only four House members showed empathy after Trump’s post.
• Vance warns GOP voices of...
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A key Trump ally, Julianne Murray, resigned suddenly from her role as U.S. attorney in Delaware.
Her decision followed a court ruling on another interim pick, raising doubts over appointment legality.
Democracy Defenders Action sees the Julianne Murray resignation as a legal win against misuse of power.
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A senior editor calls Trump’s rant on Rob Reiner a “massive misstep.”
The long, combative post may drive swing voters away.
Critics fear Democrats will use it as a campaign weapon.
Other conservatives offered simple condolences instead of attacks.
Trump Misstep
Donald Trump’s recent post about Rob Reiner has...
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• Despite close ties to Donald Trump, Elise Stefanik has no presidential backing.
• Trump praises Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman but refuses to choose one.
• Stefanik allies worry a bitter primary will weaken GOP chances.
• Early polls show Democrat Kathy Hochul still leading comfortably.
Trump’s Surprise on Stefanik Endorsement
Donald Trump...
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• Brian Tyler Cohen says Trump absence leaves a gap for Democrats
• Without rallies, Trump no longer connects with everyday voters
• GOP loyalty to Trump amid his low profile may backfire
• Democrats can flip seats if they run dynamic, relatable candidates
Trump absence shifts power in 2026 midterms
Brian Tyler...
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• The Trump agenda cut taxes for billionaires and raised costs for most Americans.
• His policies paused Ukraine aid and opened China to advanced chips.
• Popular programs like USAID, Voice of America, green energy and passenger protections were gutted.
• Working families saw little help, while billionaires and foreign...
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A Utah student asked Erika Kirk to condemn Trump’s violent political talk.
The student last spoke with Charlie Kirk before his death.
Erika Kirk refused to single out President Trump by name.
She stressed her personal stand against violence and family duty.
Her answer shows ongoing debate...
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The GOP district chair warns that a messy split could hand the seat to Democrats.
Marjorie Taylor Greene lost President Trump’s endorsement after public criticism.
More than a dozen Republicans plan to run in the special election.
A divided GOP vote could shift a safe seat to...
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• President Trump is pushing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates now.
• He has publicly attacked Chair Jerome Powell and probed Governor Lisa Cook.
• Critics fear this move could weaken the Fed’s ability to act on its own.
• Experts warn that lost Fed independence may harm the...
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• President Trump’s push for Indiana redistricting aimed to flip two Democratic seats to Republicans.
• Heavy pressure from the White House and right-wing groups backfired on holdout GOP senators.
• A majority of Republican lawmakers rejected the redistricting plan after threats of funding cuts.
• Conservative voices say the bullying...
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Mike Lindell, MyPillow’s founder, is running for Minnesota governor.
He was a key figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Experts warn that Americans should not dismiss his campaign as a joke.
Lindell has worked with white nationalists and pushed extreme views.
Mike Lindell’s announcement surprised many....
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Indiana Republicans voted down a plan to redraw the state’s election map despite heavy pressure.
The Senate rejected the bill by a 31-19 margin even though Republicans hold a 40-10 majority.
President Trump and his allies made personal calls and threats to sway the vote.
The decision...
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans a motion to vacate Speaker Johnson’s chair.
She needs nine Republican signatures to force a vote.
Her move echoes the 2023 ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
The effort stresses deep GOP divisions over policy and leadership.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign soon....
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• Indiana senators rejected a mid-decade Indiana gerrymander despite heavy pressure.
• They faced threats of funding cuts and primary challenges from Trump’s allies.
• Lawmakers cited voter backlash and long-term state interests over short-term gains.
• Their stand could reshape party power in upcoming elections.
What happened in Indiana
Indiana’s State Senate...
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• President Trump praised House Republicans but skipped most of his Cabinet
• He nervously avoided naming secretaries seen as unpopular with Democrats
• He highlighted Speaker Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise instead
• Reports say he plans a major Cabinet shake-up in 2026
The White House Congressional Ball Tradition
Each holiday season,...
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The administration dropped commemorative quarters honoring slavery’s end, women’s vote, and civil rights icons.
Instead, 2026 coins will feature early presidents and founding-era scenes.
Critics accuse the move of erasing key chapters of American history.
Officials say they’re rejecting diversity and inclusion themes for classic founding imagery
The...
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Former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters was convicted on seven state charges.
Donald Trump announced a “full Pardon” for her efforts to expose alleged voter fraud.
Peters’s attorney called the pardon news “freaking fantastic.”
Legal experts note Trump cannot pardon state crimes.
The pardon claim raises questions...
