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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Former President Trump asked his Justice Department for $230 million.
Rep. Dan Goldman slammed the move as a government “shakedown.”
Critics say Trump weaponized the DOJ and mixed politics with profit.
Republicans face pressure to respond to calls for accountability.
Trump Faces Accusations of a Government Shakedown
Former President...
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Political experts warn the U.S. may face unrest like Northern Ireland’s Troubles.
Bill Maher hosted a debate on political tension and tech's role in it.
Thomas L. Friedman claims tech firms profit from division and outrage.
Van Jones emphasizes the need for collective healing and honest dialogue.
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• A law professor used AI to predict that the Supreme Court will weaken the Voting Rights Act.
• The case Louisiana v. Callais could limit Section 2 protections against racial gerrymandering.
• The court may rule six to three along conservative lines, based on oral arguments and AI forecasts.
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Huntington Beach politics has swung from a blue-leaning council to a conservative majority.
Seven Republican council members, nicknamed the MAGA-nificent Seven, lead bans on books and pride flags.
The city stands 13,368 homes short of meeting state housing mandates.
Deep voter apathy and sharp divides make change...
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• A federal appeals court green-lit the National Guard deployment to an ICE facility in Portland.
• The lower court found no facts to back up a lawful deployment.
• Critics say the ruling ignores reality and could spark more troop sends.
• The decision may set a broader precedent for...
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Donald Trump spent campaign downtime offering to set up OMB director Russell Vought with women at Mar-a-Lago.
Sources say Trump called Vought often to talk about “gorgeous” club members.
Russell Vought leads Project 2025 and pushed mass firings in federal agencies.
Neighbors in Vought’s Virginia suburb have...
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• Former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta faced intense questions over his 2008 plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein.
• Acosta blamed “evidentiary issues” and victim credibility for a weak prosecution.
• Rep. Jasmine Crockett pressed Acosta on why he doubted Epstein’s victims.
• Legal analyst Lisa Rubin and host Nicolle Wallace sharply...
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Political intimidation and public bullying use fear to harm people and communities.
Newt Gingrich set off this trend in 1994 when he led the Republican takeover.
Anonymous online attacks make political intimidation worse.
Professor Reid offers 13 practical strategies to fight back locally.
California lawmakers aim to...
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Experts say the Comey prosecution feels politically driven and risky
Court filings include dozens of Trump’s social media attacks on Comey
Critics point to a lone interim prosecutor’s signature as a major flaw
The case could collapse if that prosecutor loses office
Comey argues the charges amount...
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• Trump insists he won the 2024 election by a landslide, though his margin was just 1.5 percent.
• He downplayed the No Kings Day protests, yet millions joined 2,500 events nationwide.
• Recent polls show only 34 percent approve of Trump’s handling of inflation.
• Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg warns...
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A three-judge panel on the Ninth Circuit lifted a block on sending the National Guard to Portland.
The block had been issued by a Trump-appointed district judge who found no clear reason for the move.
A Ninth Circuit judge has asked for an en banc review, meaning...
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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,...
