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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President Trump says he may file a Powell lawsuit over costly Fed building work.
He calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell incompetent for approving a $4.1 billion renovation.
Trump compares this to his cheaper White House ballroom upgrade.
A Powell lawsuit would charge gross incompetence against Powell.
The...
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Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich believes the MAGA movement is losing strength.
Kasich points to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s public break as proof.
Greene says she rejects the “never admit wrong” Trump playbook.
Kasich urges kinder politics and less personal attacks.
The GOP faces questions about its...
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Speaker Johnson praises a GOP great year despite a historic shutdown and weak polls.
He highlights a health plan meant to cut premiums by 11% and save taxpayers billions.
He touts a major tax package, yet most Americans opposed the so-called megabill.
Voter surveys show low confidence...
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Lauren Chen’s U.S. work visa has been approved again under the Trump administration.
She was forced to leave after a 2024 indictment tied her platform to Russian funds.
Senior Trump adviser Joe Rittenhouse played a key role in the visa approval.
Her return raises questions about influence...
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• Trump’s focus on gold trim and renaming buildings may upset voters
• Inflation remains high and job growth is slow under Trump’s term
• CNN analyst David Axelrod warns this focus feels like a Marie Antoinette moment
• Voters want lower costs, not gilded monuments
• This gold obsession could hurt...
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• Republicans felt unstoppable in the first ten months of 2025
• Virginia and New Jersey election results revealed growing voter discontent
• Trump approval on the economy plunged to 36 percent by December
• The Jeffrey Epstein scandal drove allies away and hurt Trump’s image
• Midterm fears and public frustration...
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Karl Rove warns that Trump’s unsustainable pace may hurt his support
Voters find Trump’s brash style and constant boasts off-putting
Overpromising and underdelivering can drive people away
Slapping Trump’s name on projects feels like narcissism to many
Rove urges Trump to explain plans clearly and build trust
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Donald Trump openly pushes his MAGA ideas in other countries, breaking long-held diplomatic norms.
He targets places where he enjoys strong support to back friendly leaders.
His global MAGA influence spans Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Critics worry this shift toward direct election...
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Donald Trump boasted on Truth Social that he ended the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia.
He repeated his claim of stopping eight conflicts during his second term.
Experts say these “Trump peace claims” greatly exaggerate his role.
The Thailand-Cambodia dispute is a long-running border issue.
Many believe...
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• Most Americans share the same views on major issues, yet Trump pushes minority rule.
• Trump’s policies on tariffs, climate, guns, abortion, voting and health care clash with public opinion.
• Ignoring the majority endangers democracy and slides the U.S. toward authoritarianism.
• Restoring majority rule would align laws with...
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• Former GOP congressman David Jolly warns of a looming GOP disaster in the 2026 midterms.
• He predicts a historic blue wave like 2006 or a collapse similar to 1994’s red wave.
• Jolly says poor policy and harsh rhetoric hurt Republicans’ chances.
• Trump’s low approval ratings drag the...
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Vice President JD Vance faced a MAGA backlash after sharing claims of voter fraud in Minnesota.
MAGA influencers demanded real action rather than just discussion.
Critics urged a dedicated task force and legal follow-through on alleged fraud.
Supporters worry the administration is slow to enforce election laws.
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Many Republicans are now willing to criticize former President Trump.
This shift could reshape the 2026 midterm campaigns.
Governors and state lawmakers have spoken out on redistricting and the Guard.
Watch for retirements and primary challenges in the coming year.
Republicans Standing Up to Trump
In recent months, a...
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• President Trump ordered redactions in the newly released Epstein documents.
• Progressive analyst Brian Tyler Cohen calls this a flagrant legal violation.
• The Epstein Transparency Act forbids redactions for politicians.
• The Justice Department missed the December 19 release deadline.
• Trump’s pledge to fully disclose the files now faces...
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• Susie Wiles called President Trump’s style an “alcoholic personality” in Vanity Fair interviews
• Analysts say Wiles could become the next target of Trump’s revenge tour
• Trump’s revenge tour has hit political rivals through Justice Department probes
• Experts predict a big cabinet shake-up in early 2026
President Trump’s second...
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• Political analysts warn a Trump shake-up could hit the West Wing next year.
• Some senior advisers may leave, though top aides might stay.
• MAGA-friendly officials are lining up for open roles.
• FBI Director Kash Patel and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem face growing pressure.
• The White House denies...
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President Trump told his top aide he can’t run for a third term.
The 22nd Amendment bars presidents from more than two terms.
MAGA leaders debate who could fill the leadership gap.
Vice President JD Vance and Marco Rubio stand out as potential heirs.
Steve Bannon criticizes...
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President Trump said Russia wants Ukraine to succeed after the war.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy laughed at Trump’s surprising comment.
Analysts and politicians slammed Trump’s loyalty to Russia.
The claim sparked fierce debate online.
Trump Says Russia Wants Ukraine to Succeed
On Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump met with Ukrainian...
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• Republican lawmakers worry the White House has too much executive power.
• Senators Rand Paul and John Hoeven plan to push back next month.
• GOP will focus on the power of the purse to limit unchecked actions.
• Americans may regain confidence in Congress if it reasserts its role.
GOP...
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Donald Trump erupted on Truth Social over reports of one million new Epstein files.
Conservative writer David Drucker says Trump’s mood swings make it hard to control the story.
Trump first showed sympathy for others linked to Epstein, then snarled about himself.
Drucker suggests releasing all files...
