Politics

Key Takeaways: • 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...

Key Takeaways: • John Bolton pleaded not guilty to federal charges over classified documents. • President Trump appeared to confirm a report that Venezuela’s leader offered U.S. stakes in oil and natural resources. • Prince Andrew will give up his royal titles amid renewed questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. In this...

Key Takeaways: Col. Michael Randrianirina became Madagascar’s president three days after announcing a military takeover. The military cited corruption and economic woes as reasons for the Madagascar coup. Civil society groups and the international community worry about stability. The new regime vows to restore order and plan future elections. A...

Key Takeaways President Trump commuted the sentence of George Santos, ending his prison time early. Santos pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft charges in federal court. The commutation lets Santos leave prison immediately and avoid the remaining seven years. Critics question fairness and the impact on trust in...

Key Takeaways Pennsylvania Supreme Court election asks voters to say yes or no to keep judges. Retention votes don’t show party labels and have no opposing candidates. A “yes” vote keeps your chosen judge for another decade. Late-night fundraising messages can scare and mislead voters. Clear facts help protect...

Key Takeaways A 1990s rancher’s sighting helped spark the modern chemtrails theory. Health and Human Services plans a chemtrails task force under RFK Jr. Several GOP lawmakers are pushing bills to ban weather tampering. Scientists say contrails are harmless water vapor, not toxic sprays. Social media and low trust...

Key Takeaways • Rachel Maddow says President Trump’s moves aim to hide his Epstein document troubles. • Trump has quietly pulled appointees and stalled key jobs and inflation data. • He stalled Affordable Care Act subsidies, risking higher premiums for millions. • Trump commuted George Santos’s sentence as a major distraction move. • His...

Key Takeaways • Vermont State Senator Samuel Douglass will resign Monday. • He faced pressure after racist and antisemitic messages in a Young Republicans chat. • Douglass was the only elected official in the chat scandal. • His departure highlights growing intolerance challenges in politics. Samuel Douglass Quits Vermont Senate Samuel Douglass announced his resignation...

Key Takeaways • A Brown University lecturer warns that Trump’s language on healthcare echoes eugenics ideas. • Experts note U.S. history in the 1920s fueled later Nazi policies. • Current rules still require emergency care for all, regardless of status. • Critics worry this rhetoric could lead to denying care and letting people...

Key Takeaways Judges from all sides now doubt the Justice Department’s honesty. Trump-appointed judges have joined the critics of his administration. Key disputes involve child deportations, National Guard troops, and disaster aid. Rising doubts may weaken high-profile indictments ordered by Trump. What is judicial skepticism? Judicial skepticism means that courts no...

Key Takeaways • A new Supreme Court ruling may reshape redistricting rules. • Republicans could win up to 19 extra seats by redrawing southern districts. • Democrats could fight back with redistricting in blue states. • Both parties’ plans would cut competitive races and minority representation. Redistricting Shake-Up: Could Democrats Block GOP Wins? Redistricting could...

Key takeaways: Five Republican-led states cut taxes for millionaires this year. Cuts like these will lower state revenues by 2.2 billion dollars. Millionaires gain over 50 times larger breaks than other families. Mississippi and Oklahoma plan to fully repeal income taxes. Experts warn these millionaire tax cuts widen inequality. An...

Key Takeaways: • Former congressman Joe Walsh slammed the president’s decision as a mockery of justice • Trump announced on his Truth Social that he would commute Santos’s seven-year prison term • Walsh warned this move politicizes the legal system and rewards Trump allies • Critics say the commutation sends a clear signal:...

Key Takeaways: • Prince Andrew must give up all official titles and royal duties. • Newly revealed 2011 emails show he stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein. • Buckingham Palace cites his false claim as the final straw. • Experts say the move was forced, not voluntary. • This shakeup highlights wider fallout from the...

Key Takeaways • The Rafah border crossing will open Monday for people returning to Gaza. • Only Gazans and residents who left earlier can come back. • The crossing stays closed for those who want to leave Gaza. • Families may reunite, but exit options remain limited. Rafah Border Crossing Reopens to Returnees On Monday,...

Key Takeaways • No Kings Demonstrations drew crowds in Washington and across the country. • Protesters voiced concern over the nation’s direction under President Trump. • The Republican Party labeled these events “Hate America” rallies. • Demonstrators called for unity and a return to democratic values. • Future actions are planned as momentum builds...

Key Takeaways: Donald Trump commuted the sentence of former Rep. George Santos. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Trump cited harsh treatment and extended solitary confinement. Legal experts warn victims may never see their money back. The usual pardon process and victim input were bypassed. Trump...

Key Takeaways • President Trump’s commutation of George Santos’ sentence shocked many conservatives. • Legal expert George Conway slammed the move as undermining justice. • Santos admitted to multiple fraud charges and showed no remorse. • Critics argue this decision weakens public trust in the legal system. • The commutation raises questions about fairness...

  Key Takeaways • Former prosecutor Joyce Vance says the Bolton indictment looks fair but hides an irony. • Bolton may have a weak defense unless he proves bad conduct by prosecutors. • Vance points out that Pete Hegseth faced no charges for similar actions. • The case may deepen doubts about double standards...

Key takeaways A move in the House aims to force the release of the Epstein files. Over 100 Republicans may join a “jailbreak” vote to free the files. Swearing in Rep. Adelia Grijalva will kick off the discharge petition. Federal workers hope the end of the “Epstein shutdown” brings...