Politics

  Key takeaways • Steve Bannon unleashed a fierce attack on Sen. Thom Tillis during his War Room podcast • Tillis urged figures like Bannon to “look in the mirror” about political violence • Bannon called Tillis “gutless” and claimed he drove him from office • This clash highlights growing tensions within the Republican...

  Key Takeaways The political climate in the U.S. is growing more hostile by the day. Experts warn that political violence could rise sharply if tensions stay high. Some blame harsh rhetoric from leaders, while others point to deep social divides. A key assassination has experts recalling post-9/11 anger and...

  Key Takeaways Ben Rhodes warns the Trump team is using “authoritarian” tactics to curb free speech. Trump allies blame left-wing language for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Administration figures question whether free speech covers criticism of their actions. Debate kicks off a bigger fight over who can...

Key Takeaways   A top Justice Department official suggested protesters who shouted at President Trump could face RICO charges. Anchor Kaitlan Collins questioned whether yelling at the president counts as harm under racketeering laws. The official pushed back, saying such protesters might be part of a broader criminal group. Debate...

  Key Takeaways: • British historian Timothy Garton Ash warns Americans have roughly 400 days to save US democracy. • The 2026 midterm election could check or empower President Trump’s power. • Democrats can use economic issues as a winning message. • A pre-election cash handout could sway voters in a classic populist move. Can...

  Key takeaways: • President Trump claimed approval for low income housing in Pacific Palisades. • Governor Newsom’s team says no such permits exist. • There is no plan to pump water from the Pacific Northwest to Los Angeles. • Federal housing permits do not exist. • The spat highlights the growing feud between Trump...

Key Takeaways: Trump’s anti-worker moves include cutting safety rules and blocking wage gains. He fired the labor board chair and stripped collective bargaining from federal staff. Wind energy projects, home-care wage plans, and disabled worker protections faced his ax. Tariffs, mass deportations, and rich tax cuts cost jobs and...

Key Takeaways White House aide Stephen Miller vowed to “dismantle and destroy” left-wing groups. He made the threats on The Charlie Kirk Show, hosted by Vice President JD Vance. Miller said he would use FBI, Homeland Security, and Justice Department resources. Critics warn these comments stoke political violence and...

Key Takeaways Marjorie Taylor Greene called for a national divorce after Charlie Kirk’s shooting. She claims the left “hates us” and celebrated his death. Greene urges Americans to focus on faith over government. Critics say her idea ignores shared power and democracy. The national divorce debate reflects deep political...

Key Takeaways: MAGA leaders say the Emmys snubbed Charlie Kirk. Ted Cruz called out Hollywood’s free speech claims. Social media users labeled the ceremony “evil” and “a joke.” The Emmys mostly avoided politics during the show. What Happened at the Emmys? Last Sunday, Hollywood’s biggest TV night rolled out awards and...

  Key Takeaways • President Trump wants to see if “paid agitators” can face federal charges. • He asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to explore the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. • The move follows a “Free Palestine” protester shouting at Trump during a D.C. dinner. • If allowed, protesters could face heavy...

Key Takeaways • A fierce power struggle has erupted inside the Trump administration. • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent nearly fought FHFA director Bill Pulte. • Observers say Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pulled the strings. • Pulte has been probing politicians’ mortgage records, including Fed governor Lisa Cook. • This clash may reshape senior leadership...

  Key Takeaways: • Trump banners have cost at least $56,000 in federal spending so far. • Giant portraits of Trump appeared on Labor and Agriculture buildings. • New “Make America Healthy Again” Trump banners are planned at HHS. • Critics call this use of funds propaganda and possibly illegal. • Lawmakers warn the banners...

  Key Takeaways • President Trump ordered an air strike on a boat he claimed held cartel leaders. • His team made wild claims about saving 258 million lives and 300 million overdose deaths. • Experts say proper legal steps for a boat strike were skipped. • It’s unclear if the vessel carried drugs...

  Key Takeaways: President Trump called Rep. Ilhan Omar a “disgusting person” and a loser. He made the remarks after she criticized conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Many journalists and public figures condemned Trump’s language online. The episode highlights rising tensions and harsh rhetoric in U.S. politics. President Donald Trump sharply criticized...

Key takeaways: • Donald Trump warns of a new Hamas threat on Truth Social. • He claims hostages were moved above ground as human shields. • His message comes amid Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza. • Trump also criticized Israel for careless strikes on allies.   On Monday, former President Donald Trump warned of a...

Key Takeaways: President Trump ordered a second kinetic strike on a suspected drug boat. The U.S. military killed three alleged Venezuelan narcoterrorists in international waters. Trump provided no clear proof of who was on the boat or what it carried. Legal experts warn the action could violate international law...

  Key Takeaways • President Trump demands a clean extension to avoid a shutdown. • Senate Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson support the same plan. • Congress must pass funding by Sept. 30 to keep the government open. • A “clean extension” means no extra policy changes or riders. • Republicans face pressure to unite...

Key takeaways Three leaders—China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin and North Korea’s Kim—paraded together in Beijing. Their joint appearance underlines a new China alliance with two unpredictable neighbors. In response, Japan, Australia and the Philippines boosted security ties in the Pacific. Europe and the US warned of an “authoritarian bloc” and...

  Key takeaways:   Republican economists predict stronger growth under GOP presidents. Their GDP forecasts often prove less accurate than Democratic ones. Bias spikes during heated debates over tax cuts. Predictions for inflation and unemployment stay unbiased. Inaccurate forecasts can mislead markets and policymakers. Why Economic Forecasts Swing with Politics Forecasts guide big...