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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A new poll finds 75% of Proposition 50 supporters back it to oppose Trump.
Seventy percent say their vote is a stand against national Republicans.
Only 41% of voters cite support for the governor as their main reason.
GOP strategists warn these results spell trouble for Republicans...
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• Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump’s top goal is a $200 million ballroom addition.
• Her comments sparked fierce criticism from Democrats on social media.
• Lawmakers argued he should focus on reopening government and paying civil servants.
• Critics highlighted rising costs of living and healthcare as more...
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Arkansas lawmakers call on President Trump to end the government shutdown.
Farmers risk losing one third of their operations without federal aid.
Closed USDA offices delay essential loans during the shutdown.
Tariffs and an expired Farm Bill add to farmers’ financial stress.
Some Farm Service Agency offices...
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Rising star Jasmine Crockett weighs a Senate bid against Texas GOP heavyweights.
Would face Sen. John Cornyn and challengers in both Republican and Democratic primaries.
Her campaign talk centers on expanding turnout among young and new voters.
Supporters say she brings energy and fresh ideas to Texas...
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene openly attacked Republican leaders for backing big industries over voters.
• She accused her party of protecting sexual predators and ignoring victims.
• Greene claimed lawmakers fear Truth Social posts and MAGA supporters.
• She blamed Republicans for letting health care subsidies expire.
• The feud highlights deep...
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President Trump plans to tear down the East Wing of the White House during a government shutdown.
He wants to build a lavish, corporate-funded ballroom in its place.
Former ethics expert Norm Eisen warns this move attacks “human infrastructure.”
Federal workers face possible firings and service disruptions.
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• Two top Justice Department prosecutors lost their jobs in a Trump administration purge.
• They worked on high-profile cases, including the 2020 election conspiracy and Mar-a-Lago documents.
• Now they have launched a new law firm focused on fighting public corruption.
• Their firm will also help clients in congressional...
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• President Trump has filed a claim asking for $230 million from U.S. taxpayers
• He alleges “malicious prosecution” by the Justice Department
• His own former lawyers now lead the DOJ review of his claim
• The demand has no solid legal basis and faces major conflicts of interest
• If...
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• Michael Wolff filed a lawsuit to block Melania Trump’s legal threat and gain subpoena power.
• The Wolff subpoena aims to call Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell as witnesses.
• Wolff argues the threat was a SLAPP suit, illegal in New York for silencing critics.
• Forcing key...
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Republicans clash over President Trump’s demand for a $230 million payout request from the Justice Department.
Some GOP leaders call for accountability, while others avoid criticism to protect their base.
Many lawmakers say their voters never flagged the Trump payout request.
Democrats argue fear of Trump’s wrath...
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Representative Jasmine Crockett may challenge for the U.S. Senate seat.
Texas GOP redrew her district, making re-election tougher.
Crockett says she’ll run if she can boost voter turnout.
Jasmine Crockett Senate Run Gains Momentum
Representative Jasmine Crockett is thinking hard about a Senate run. She spoke about her plans...
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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 quietly cancel money at year’s end.
A rushed shutdown deal gives Democrats no real control over spending.
Talks broke down...
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Democrats are divided over the current government shutdown.
Senator Fetterman calls it “fundamentally wrong,” even when his party leads Congress.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark says this shutdown is unlike past ones.
The fight could reshape Fetterman’s primary and Democratic unity.
In a rare moment, a Democrat publicly...
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• Indiana Republicans can’t agree on redrawing districts mid-decade
• Senate leader Rodric Bray says they don’t have enough votes
• Trump and Vice President Vance push for an Indiana gerrymander
• Lt. Gov. Beckwith publicly slams Senate Republicans
• The gerrymander fight exposes deep party divides
Indiana Republicans have fallen into harsh...
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• John Bolton predicts Trump will drop peace talks without a Nobel Peace Prize.
• The president juggles Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
• Bolton doubts Trump will stay focused without that top honor.
• Trump may shift to a big China trade deal if peace efforts stall.
Bolton’s Nobel Peace Prize Prediction
Former...
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President Trump seeks a $230 million payment from the Justice Department.
CNN commentator Ana Navarro calls this Trump payment demand “disgusting” and “tone-deaf.”
Two Trump-linked lawyers may decide if he gets the Trump payment.
Many Americans struggle to pay rent and buy groceries amid rising costs.
Critics...
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Republicans blame Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to seat Adelita Grijalva, a newly elected Democrat.
Johnson fears Grijalva might push to release hidden Jeffrey Epstein files.
His decision is drawing legal action from Arizona’s attorney general.
Polls show the GOP losing support...
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• The government shutdown has no real negotiators at the table.
• Democrats demand an extension of ACA subsidies before premiums spike.
• Republicans are united to delay talks on health aid until later.
• Millions face double or triple health costs when open enrollment starts.
• No clear path to end...
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Donald Trump asked the Justice Department for 230 million dollars to cover his legal fees.
He wants payment for costs tied to the dismissed Russiagate probe and other cases.
Former Rep. Charlie Dent called the request outrageous and unfair to taxpayers.
Critics warn that approving Trump’s demand...
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Former FBI counsel calls Trump the “extortionist in chief.”
Trump seeks $230 million from the Justice Department.
Experts urge independent hearings on Russia, Mar-a-Lago, and election probes.
Taxpayers could bear the cost if the demand moves forward.
Andrew Weissmann, former FBI general counsel, slammed President Donald Trump after...
