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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• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Andrew Ross Sorkin he seldom reads the news
• During his DealBook Summit chat, Bessent defended President Trump’s nodding off
• Analysts Jonathan V. Last and Tim Miller slammed his attacks on the media
• Critics worry Bessent lacks credibility if a real economic crisis...
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• Trump claims he can void Biden’s executive orders over an autopen signature.
• Legal experts say no president can revoke executive orders from a predecessor.
• Pardons become final once granted and cannot be undone.
• To rescind an order, a president must issue a new written order and follow...
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• President Trump issued a surprise pardon for Rep. Henry Cuellar without warning GOP leaders.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson and NRCC chair Richard Hudson said the move complicates plans to oppose Cuellar.
• Cuellar denies any wrongdoing after his 2023 bribery indictment.
• Trump framed the pardon as punishing border...
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Nancy Mace says she will not resign early from Congress
She is campaigning for South Carolina governor
She has criticized GOP leaders over treatment of women
She broke with Trump on election certification and Epstein files
Rumors linked her to a plan involving Marjorie Taylor Greene
Nancy Mace...
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• Former President Trump is pushing for a new voter ID rule to boost “integrity” in U.S. elections.
• He made these remarks in a recent Truth Social post, though he didn’t name a specific vote.
• Trump has tried before to limit mail voting and demand strict ID, but...
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A conservative columnist warns serious flaws in the Trump economy.
Credit card debt and auto loan delinquencies have climbed sharply.
Inflation remains high despite claims of victory.
Economic worries could sway voters in upcoming midterm elections.
Trump economy Faces Growing Concerns
In a recent Fox News interview, conservative writer...
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• Mike Lindell says he is 98% sure he will run for Minnesota governor
• He filed official paperwork on Wednesday to explore a campaign
• He plans to announce his decision next week
• He must gather signatures and meet filing deadlines to qualify
• His strong supporter base could shape...
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• Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee’s 7th District special election.
• Decision Desk called the race with 65% reporting and 53% of the vote.
• Donald Trump praised Matt Van Epps on Truth Social.
• Democrats ran a strong campaign, narrowing the gap late.
• The result offers clues for next year’s...
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• Michael Wolff says Epstein warned about Trump’s pardon power.
• Epstein predicted Trump would use pardons in a “childlike” way.
• Recent Trump pardons include Binance founder and a former Honduran president.
• Critics worry these pardons break norms and protect powerful allies.
A former adviser’s warning
Michael Wolff, a longtime Trump...
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MAGA TV host Eric Bolling put the spotlight on President Joe Biden’s policies.
Bolling suggested Biden’s immigration actions led to a deadly shooting near the White House.
The shooter came to the U.S. under a special Afghan visa created by the Biden administration.
The incident has reignited...
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A special election in Tennessee ended with Republican Matt Van Epps winning 52% to 46%.
Political analyst Sam Seder warns close contests may spark GOP resignations.
Lawmakers fear tough fundraising, hard primary fights, and staying in the minority.
More retirements could reshape party control and strategy in...
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• Rep. Elise Stefanik backed a bipartisan discharge petition for a stock ban.
• GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, oppose the stock ban.
• Stefanik accused Democratic members of abusing stock trading for profit.
• Tension rises as Stefanik also slammed GOP over FBI surveillance rules.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a top...
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• CNN’s John King flags Williamson County’s tight margin as a red alert for Republicans
• Matt Van Epps leads there by just 10 points versus Trump’s 30-point win in 2024
• Shifts in Williamson County could foreshadow tougher 2026 races nationwide
• Democrats gain steam after winning key Virginia, New...
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President dozed off three times during a televised Cabinet meeting.
MSNBC hosts highlighted the trend of Trump naps and health questions.
Co-hosts linked fatigue to late-night rage-tweeting sessions.
Renewed debate over his schedule and energy levels emerged.
During a live Cabinet meeting, President Trump appeared to fall asleep...
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Mary Trump says the economy is dragged down by Trump tariffs.
Costco has sued to get tariff fees refunded.
Reciprocal tariffs hit nearly every trading partner.
Higher import costs squeeze businesses and shoppers.
Critics doubt the actual revenue from these tariffs.
Mary Trump Blasts Trump Tariffs
Mary Trump, the...
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• Republican insiders are alarmed after a narrow special election win in Tennessee.
• A top strategist warns that ignoring key issues will hurt GOP midterms chances.
• Senator Ted Cruz points to close ties with Trump as a risk factor.
• Consultants say the GOP base only turns out when...
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• Elon Musk predicted a 12-year run of Republican presidents, starting with Trump’s second term.
• He forecasted two back-to-back terms for future Senator JD Vance.
• Political experts quickly called his Musk prediction unlikely.
• Social media users reacted with surprise, humor and sharp criticism.
Elon Musk Prediction at the Texas...
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• President Trump appeared drowsy and unclear during a recent Cabinet discussion.
• He criticized Minnesota’s governor and took an odd swipe at JD Vance.
• Analysts noted Trump’s mixed-up remarks and visible frustration.
• The scene raised fresh questions about the president’s focus and leadership.
What Happened at the Trump Cabinet...
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• A former Trump official says the president’s trade agenda is failing.
• Marc Short praised lower energy prices but warned tariffs hurt the economy.
• High tariffs on imports aim to protect U.S. workers but may drive up costs.
• Short warns Republicans risk big losses if they stick with...
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CNN’s Daniel Dale fact-checked President Trump’s inflation claims during a cabinet meeting.
Trump called “affordability” a made-up term and gave an unprompted speech about his cognitive tests.
He said drug prices fell by 500–900 percent, but that math makes no sense.
He claimed grocery prices are down...
