Quick Summary: Supreme Court Weighs Mail Ballot Case Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The Supreme Court heard arguments on March 23, 2026, with a ruling expected by late June or...
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The Trump administration canceled over 5,100 NIH grants and 1,700 NSF grants, totaling more than $5.4 billion.
Most canceled projects studied health gaps in women, people of color, and LGBTQ groups.
Endometrial cancer and HIV research lost vital support, worsening care for all.
Cutting research funding drives...
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• Kansas refused to hand over SNAP data to federal officials.
• State leaders worry about how the information might be used.
• Two lawsuits challenge the data demands and state response.
• Kansas already tracks fraud and errors in its SNAP program.
• Attorney General’s office will decide on the requests...
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President Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sparking controversy.
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board called it a bold Fed takeover power play.
Editors warn Republicans will own any rise in inflation after this move.
Critics question the fairness and lack of due process...
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Cabinet meeting turned into a public praise session for President Trump.
Cabinet secretaries competed to outdo each other in compliments.
The event lasted nearly three hours, far longer than typical sessions.
Trump repeated a false story about Maryland’s Democratic governor.
Analyst Maggie Haberman described the gathering as...
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Rep. Josh Brecheen faced tough questions at his Pryor town hall.
Constituents pressed him on rising food and health care costs.
He defended Trump’s budget plan that cuts social benefits.
A debate over his Israel stance led to a heated outburst.
He warned that Hamas’s ideology might...
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A Georgia congressman was caught saying he believes President Trump appears in the Epstein files.
Representative Mike Collins said Trump “was the one telling the FBI about it.”
Collins supports full public release of the Epstein files.
The GOP remains split between demand for full release and...
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President Trump praised his “one big beautiful bill” yet conceded he lost the messaging war.
Democrats united to frame the bill as cuts to Medicare and child benefits.
Experts say clear positive messages resonate better than warnings about cuts.
Elon Musk’s public criticism amplified concerns about benefits...
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A California Republican leader has proposed a two state solution.
The plan would split inland counties from coastal regions.
It faces huge legal and political obstacles.
California voters will first decide on a redistricting fight.
Dividing California has been debated for years.
Two State Solution Explained
A California assemblymember...
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• The Trump team ended nearly 700 CDC grants worth $11 billion.
• Blue states sued and regained almost 80% of funds.
• Red states saw fewer than 5% of their grants restored.
• Local health clinics lost staff and halted services.
• Court battles decided who kept public health support.
Why Did...
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Former Trump manager Corey Lewandowski is acting like DHS chief of staff.
Staff say he slows DHS projects with veto power over major contracts.
His name appears on documents meant for Secretary Noem, causing bottlenecks.
He serves as an unpaid adviser but may exceed the allowed 130...
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• Trump claimed he can send troops to Chicago without state approval.
• A national security expert says Trump is wrong or unfit to serve.
• U.S. law limits the use of military forces in domestic policing.
• Concerns about Trump’s age and mental fitness are growing.
Why Experts Question Trump Fitness
Recently,...
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President Trump announced he tried to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook based on an unproven mortgage fraud claim.
Cook denies wrongdoing and sued to keep her seat, taking the fight to court.
A recent Supreme Court note said Fed officials can’t be removed at will.
Trump hopes...
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Trump’s behavior shows patterns linked to antisocial personality disorder.
Antisocial personality disorder means lacking empathy and breaking norms.
Experts use Trump ASPD to explain his self-focused political moves.
Knowing about Trump ASPD helps predict his future actions.
Many experts point to patterns in Donald Trump’s life that match...
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More than a dozen FEMA staffers were put on leave after signing a dissent letter.
The letter warned that administration cuts threaten FEMA’s disaster response.
This follows a similar suspension of 140 employees last month.
A FEMA spokesperson says reform is needed to help survivors.
The move...
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Insiders worry about President Trump’s stamina and future because he is 79.
Odd bruising and swollen ankles sparked chatter about Trump health.
Biographer Michael Wolff says aides feel uneasy about Trump’s mortality.
The White House confirmed chronic venous insufficiency but calls him energetic.
Public figures like California’s...
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Democrats score a major win in the Iowa special election
Catelin Drey wins by over 10 points in a GOP-leaning district
Republican supermajority in the state senate is broken
Voter anger at the Trump administration drove higher Democratic turnout
This Iowa special election signals potential shifts in...
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A supercut showed Trump’s Cabinet praising him one after another.
MSNBC’s Morning Joe hosts reacted with visible disgust and eye rolls.
Critics called the heartfelt compliments “beta behavior” in a macho culture.
The episode highlights how over-the-top flattery can backfire on leaders.
Is Trump Cabinet Praise Too Awkward?
Last...
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer unveiled a giant Labor banner praising the president.
Critics say the Labor banner looks like authoritarian propaganda.
Social media users mocked the Labor banner and the secretary’s remarks.
Officials argue the Labor banner celebrates progress for American workers.
Labor banner draws harsh criticism
Labor Secretary...
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Donald Trump stunned viewers by making South Korea criticism during a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.
He accused South Korea of political and religious persecution and mass executions.
MSNBC hosts reacted with confusion and surprise at his statements.
Experts say this topsy-turvy approach reveals an unpredictable...
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George Conway witnessed two events he calls part of Donald Trump’s retribution.
FBI agents raided former adviser John Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland.
Conway was stuck in traffic during the Bridgegate lane closures.
He warns Trump uses the Justice Department to punish critics, calling it authoritarian.
Americans...
