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Lawmakers are stuck over a short-term funding plan called the shutdown deal.
The president can erase approved budgets through recissions without full votes.
“Pocket recissions” let him...
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• A longtime GOP strategist has walked away, calling the party corrupt and destructive.
• He urges others in similar roles to follow his lead and protect their integrity.
• Donald Trump’s rise turned the GOP into a personality-driven movement, he argues.
• He calls on political insiders to refuse work...
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Democrats chose 77-year-old Janet Mills for the Maine Senate race, sparking criticism.
Many believe this pick overlooks younger voters hungry for fresh leadership.
Marine veteran and oysterman Graham Platner has drawn strong grassroots support.
Platner raised half a million dollars in 24 hours, showing real momentum.
The...
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• Democrats refuse any funding deal without extending ACA tax credits.
• Republicans split between hard-liners who want repeal and pragmatists fearing political fallout.
• At least 14 House Republicans and several senators back extending subsidies.
• The GOP still lacks a clear replacement plan after past failures.
The federal shutdown fight...
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President Trump is “leaning into” the government shutdown to increase presidential power.
White House insiders say he enjoys the extra executive authority.
Behind-the-scenes talks have quietly begun to reopen the government.
A dispute over an ACA tax credit remains the main roadblock.
Trump’s Strategy in the Government Shutdown
President...
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• Trump refuses to back Republican Curtin Sliwa in NYC mayor race
• Trump mocks Sliwa’s plan to turn Gracie Mansion into a cat refuge
• Sliwa trails in polls, far behind Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo
• Trump warns a Mamdani win would harm New York City
New York City’s Republican...
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• Israel struck targets in southern Gaza after troops came under fire.
• Health officials reported at least nine Palestinians killed.
• This was the first major test of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
• The ceasefire aims to halt more than two years of fighting.
Why Did This Happen?
Israel said its soldiers on...
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Bill Nye faced tough questions from a right-wing correspondent during the No Kings protest.
He dismissed being called “Bill Nye the Political Science Guy.”
The protest aims to draw millions across the country.
Nye has a long history of speaking out on climate and politics.
On Saturday in...
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George Conway laughed when asked if Trump would indict him next.
He confidently said, “Let Them Try” and showed no fear.
Conway called John Bolton’s defense difficult but possible.
He suggested Trump might target critics out of revenge.
Conway remains calm under political pressure.
Conway’s Reply to Trump:...
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• A Chinese company secretly ships Internet Censorship systems to other nations.
• Myanmar, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia bought these firewall tools.
• The leak reveals how authorities can block websites and monitor data.
• Experts warn the spread of Internet Censorship threatens free speech.
• Citizens may lose access to news,...
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• Millions of people joined a major protest against Trump and his policies.
• Organizers say this turnout topped a similar event in June with 5 million protesters.
• Demonstrators voiced concerns about healthcare, climate change, voting rights, and immigration.
• Robert Weissman from Public Citizen highlighted growing public anger and...
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• US State Department sees credible reports of a possible Hamas ceasefire violation
• Worry that Hamas could attack Palestinian civilians in Gaza
• Potential new wave of violence may disrupt aid and safety
• International leaders could act quickly to keep peace
The US State Department says it has credible reports...
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• Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Marines at Camp Pendleton
• Troops showcased amphibious vehicles and a live beach assault demonstration
• The event marked the Marine Corps anniversary and its 250 years of service
• Leaders and service members celebrated history, teamwork, and the future...
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• Hamas says missing machinery slows return of hostage remains in Gaza.
• Two survivors held after U.S. strike on Caribbean vessel will go home.
• Former Rep. Santos leaves prison early thanks to Trump commutation.
• Los Angeles Dodgers secure spot back in the World Series.
News Wrap: Saturday’s Top Stories
In...
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President Trump commuted the sentence of George Santos.
Ari Fleischer slammed the move as a big mistake.
Santos served three months for wire fraud and identity theft.
Critics fear this pardon weakens trust in justice.
President Trump surprised everyone by commuting George Santos’s sentence. Many people feel confused...
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Senior military lawyers are being removed and replaced with loyalists.
Press access at the Pentagon is now tightly controlled.
Aggressive actions overseas raise questions about legal oversight.
These moves weaken checks on presidential power.
Without brakes, a Trump-led coup could gain strength.
What Is a Trump-Led Coup?
A Trump-led...
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Donald Trump posted a new Trump AI video late Saturday.
In the clip, “King Trump” flies a jet and drops feces on “No Kings” protesters.
Public and experts reacted with shock, anger, and sarcasm online.
Critics warn the video shows an alarming authoritarian tone.
This event raises...
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• Protesters across the country rallied against “No Kings” and authoritarian rule
• Late Saturday, Donald Trump released a Trump AI video showing “King Trump” dumping sewage
• Video features Trump in a jet wearing a crown, targeting “No Kings” protesters
• Trump posted the clip at 9:32 PM Eastern in...
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• Trump Border Czar Tom Homan warned that protesting ICE “could lead to bloodshed.”
• His words suggest federal agents might use lethal force on peaceful protesters.
• ICE agents have escalated peaceful encounters into violence on camera.
• The First Amendment protects your right to speak and gather peacefully.
• No...
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Brit Hume defended the president and questioned the “No Kings protests.”
Critics said the rallies aim at unchecked power and corruption.
Adam Kinzinger and Norman Ornstein sharply rebuked Hume’s view.
They pointed to election interference, pardons, and weaponized agencies.
The debate highlights deep divides over democracy and...
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• Many MAGA voices say No Kings protests have mostly older white people.
• Videos from Carrollton, Texas, show mainly boomers in attendance.
• Ted Cruz and Benny Johnson joked about the crowd age.
• Critics like Mehdi Hasan pointed out GOP complaints about old white people.
• The debate highlights a...
