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 rarely used congressional move highlights GOP splits.
Nine Republicans backed a discharge petition to revive ACA subsidies.
The move forces a potential vote by the end of the week.
Families could keep health aid for three more years.
Trump faces pressure over delayed Epstein file releases.
ACA...
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says a Trump impeachment is very likely if Democrats retake the House after 2026.
Pence points to the failed release of Jeffrey Epstein files and a risky arrest of Venezuela’s leader as triggers.
He sees growing public desire for a return to...
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Trump’s return highlights a long history of elite impunity in America.
Powerful figures often avoid legal consequences, from Civil War leaders to modern presidents.
The January 6 attack shows how elite impunity can threaten democracy.
Experts warn that unchecked power could undermine the rule of law.
Americans like...
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President Trump suggested at a GOP retreat that Republicans should cancel the 2026 midterms.
He blamed a “midterm curse” for party losses after winning the White House.
The idea to cancel the election alarms legal experts and constitutional scholars.
Some Republicans worry canceling the election could anger...
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Senator Chris Coons reminded Martha MacCallum that President Trump vowed to release the Epstein files.
MacCallum showed surprise during a tense Fox News interview about Venezuela policy.
The hosts and guest clashed over boots on the ground and foreign wars.
Coons said Trump has failed to keep...
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A viral Trump press photo captured the former president in a bizarre pose.
Critics slammed his exaggerated gestures and unusual bronzish-green complexion.
The image blew up on social media, drawing laughter, disgust, and concern.
This incident shows how one photo can reshape public opinion in seconds.
Viral Trump...
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President Trump issued a pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar in a bribery case.
Trump expected Cuellar to retire or switch to the Republican Party.
Instead, Cuellar filed for re-election as a Democrat.
Trump slammed Cuellar on Truth Social over the surprise move.
Observers mocked Trump’s open hint...
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• President Trump has threatened to acquire Greenland, even by force.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders oppose any military action.
• Greenland and Denmark firmly reject U.S. takeover efforts.
• Experts warn that trying to seize Greenland would damage alliances and security.
Trump’s Greenland Plan Faces GOP Resistance
President...
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• Representative Ted Lieu says Marco Rubio misled Congress.
• Lawmakers still lack a clear U.S. strategy for Venezuela.
• The Trump administration used force without seeking a vote.
• Critics demand Rubio explain his briefing statements.
Marco Rubio Under Fire for Misleading Congress on Venezuela
Representative Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California,...
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Jimmy Kimmel opened 2026 by mocking Trump’s midnight Truth Social posts.
Trump made nearly 100 posts in one hour on January 5.
Over Christmas break, Trump shared more than 550 Truth Social posts.
Kimmel highlighted two Christmas addresses with funny commentary.
The late-night host questioned the message...
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Mark Baisley ends his bid for Colorado governor to run for U.S. Senate.
He will challenge Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper in November.
Baisley cites eight years in the state legislature as his experience.
His shift reshapes both the Senate and governor primary races.
Mark Baisley enters U.S. Senate...
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Donald Trump shared a conspiracy theory accusing Governor Tim Walz of ordering a murder.
The video suggested State Rep. Melissa Hortman’s assassination was Walz’s doing.
In reality, Hortman and her husband were killed by a Trump supporter.
Critics from both parties condemned the dangerous and false claim.
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• Many Trump supporters overlook his harsh behavior.
• They often value his blunt style over policy details.
• Personal stories reveal deep emotional reasons.
• Dialogue with supporters stays challenging but important.
Inside the World of Trump Supporters
Donald Trump remains a polarizing figure. Yet millions still back him. To understand this,...
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• Trump’s action to seize Venezuela’s leader has limited reach on Latino voters.
• Venezuelans make up about 0.5 percent of the U.S. Latino electorate.
• Cubans and Dominicans each account for less than 7 percent of Latino voters.
• Latino vote impact hinges more on jobs and the economy than...
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Rep. Jim Jordan said “I trust the president” when pressed on Trump’s Venezuela attack.
Rep. Jim Himes called that phrase a sign of weak congressional oversight.
Lawmakers were not told in advance about the attack on Venezuela.
This gap in checks and balances alarms many members of...
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• Former Rep. Denver Riggleman warns of a growing MAGA split in the GOP.
• He compares the movement’s influence to a slow “sepsis” or infection.
• Three forces drive this split: conspiracy theories, health care cuts, and nationalism.
• The fracture could reshape rural districts and future elections.
A former Republican...
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A GOP fracture has emerged within the Republican Party.
Melik Abdul warns this split could hurt GOP chances in midterms.
Trump’s foreign policy clash with “America First” fuels the divide.
Rising retirements may open the door for Democrats in 2026.
Republican strategist Melik Abdul spoke on CNN about...
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• The 2026 midterms face confusing new district maps that leave many voters unsure.
• Deep splits in the Republican Party may stall important votes in Congress.
• Donald Trump’s erratic role adds more uncertainty to local and national races.
• Artificial intelligence will spread tailored political messages and fake content.
•...
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• A renamed Kennedy Center sparks outrage among artists nationwide.
• President Trump’s cultural coup aims to rewrite the center’s legacy.
• Many performers refuse to appear in protest of the name change.
• Creative voices unite to defend artistic freedom and truth-telling.
• Experts say the cultural coup will ultimately collapse...
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• Jim Jordan’s late-night release raised eyebrows and questions.
• Special Counsel Jack Smith said his cases are fact-based and nonpartisan.
• Phone records proved Jordan called the White House during the Jan. 6 chaos.
• Critics argue Jordan tried to bury key evidence on New Year’s Eve.
Introduction
On New Year’s Eve,...
