GOP Criticizes Democrats Over DHS Funding StandoffStandoff Centers on Immigration and National Security ConcernsThe ongoing standoff in Congress over the funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has...
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Former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb said he fears President Trump might stop an election.
Cobb made the comment during an MSNBC interview after new probe news.
The host called Cobb’s worry about stopping an election sobering.
The warning raises fresh concerns over democratic norms.
In a weekend interview,...
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Ashli Babbitt will receive full military funeral honors despite her role in the Jan. 6 riot.
A retired general called the decision “obscene” because she tried to overturn the election.
A Trump-appointed Air Force secretary reversed the earlier denial of honors.
The move has sparked debate over...
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• Despite many unpopular moves, Trump’s poll numbers stay steady.
• Two main threats loom: Trump’s health and a weakening economy.
• Visible bruises, swollen ankles, and slurred speech fuel concerns.
• Rising prices for chips, meat, and rent hit everyday Americans.
• Small cracks in his image could spark a big...
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All NATO countries now invest at least 2% of their GDP in defense.
This milestone supports Donald Trump's long-standing push for fairer military spending.
Trump now urges members to raise their target to 5%.
The increased spending could strengthen NATO’s combined military power.
Many countries have ramped...
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Trump has followed through on some 2024 promises, especially around immigration and taxes.
Other pledges, including healthcare changes and major education reforms, remain incomplete.
His actions often align with Project 2025, a policy guide from the conservative Heritage Foundation.
Ongoing legislation and court rulings are still shaping...
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Donald Trump wants to push for the death penalty in Washington, D.C.
His plan targets people convicted of murder in the nation’s capital.
Trump believes this move will prevent future crimes.
The proposal is part of his wider crime crackdown strategy.
Trump Pushes for the Death Penalty in...
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Florida pledged $245 million to a detention center now set to close.
The Everglades facility, called "Alligator Alcatraz," may soon be empty.
A judge ruled the immigration site must shut down operations.
The timing raises questions about the Florida government's spending.
What’s Going On With the ‘Alligator Alcatraz’?
Florida...
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• The appeals court ruled that the president lacks power to impose global tariffs under a 1977 law.
• The ruling won’t take effect until October.
• President Trump vowed to fight the decision at the Supreme Court.
• Trump insists tariffs protect American workers and companies.
• A Supreme Court battle...
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• Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa will not seek re-election in 2026.
• Her decision adds to a wave of GOP retirements and worries about the party’s future.
• Democrats see a strong chance to flip the Iowa Senate seat.
• Critics point to Ernst’s “we are all going to die”...
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• President Trump tried a pocket rescission to cancel nearly $5 billion in foreign aid.
• A pocket rescission happens when funding expires before Congress can act.
• Senator Susan Collins says this move breaks the law.
• The Government Accountability Office already called such rescissions illegal.
• Only Congress holds the...
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• Appeals court rules Trump tariffs lack proper authority
• Ruling pauses until October 14 to let administration appeal
• Court says emergency powers don’t cover broad economic moves
• Economist Paul Krugman calls it “a tariff mess”
• Supreme Court decision will set the final outcome
What the Court Says About Trump...
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• The US is denying and revoking Palestinian visas for PLO and PA members ahead of the UN meeting.
• The move aims to pressure Palestinian leaders to reject terrorism and legal actions against Israel.
• Palestinian officials and advocates call the decision illegal and want the UN to move...
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• Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
• Conservatives face a major setback and must rethink their strategy.
• Liberal candidates have strengthened their control over the court.
• The upcoming election offers voters a clear choice on key issues.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Shake-Up
Justice Rebecca Bradley...
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Speaker Mike Johnson says mental health, not guns, causes shootings.
The House voted to cut mental health services, including major Medicaid funding.
The Trump administration ended $1 billion in school mental health grants.
Critics argue cuts ignore gun laws and leave children at risk.
Speaker’s Reaction to the...
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• Republicans offer thoughts and prayers but block real gun safety laws.
• Republican greed drives policies that favor billionaires over families.
• Cutting taxes for the rich means cuts in schools, roads, and health care.
• Deregulation puts public health and the environment at risk.
• Voters can demand accountability to...
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Vice President JD Vance said elected leaders should control the Federal Reserve.
President Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook over unproven fraud claims.
Media producer Steve Benen warned politicians fear rate hikes and act too softly.
The Federal Reserve stays independent to fight inflation free of politics.
...
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• President Trump’s push to remove a Fed governor could backfire on families.
• Economists warn that meddling with Fed independence risks higher prices.
• If investors lose faith in Fed independence, U.S. borrowing costs will climb.
• Mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards may cost more for working people.
Fed independence...
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• Governor Pritzker praised Illinois students and made a subtle Pritzker jab at Trump’s behavior.
• In Sauk Village, he highlighted rules like “listen carefully” and “make good decisions.”
• Kids drew a Venn diagram comparing “governor” duties to “president” duties, with overlap on caring for people.
• The Pritzker jab...
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• White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller praised RFK Jr. as a leading public health expert
• Kennedy holds no medical or public health degree or formal training
• He tried to fire the newly confirmed CDC director this week
• He announced stricter rules for COVID vaccines requiring...
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A massive immigration enforcement plan in Chicago may use armored vehicles and National Guard support.
Illinois leaders, including Governor J.B. Pritzker, call this move the “militarization of a city.”
Former Trump administration attorney Jonathan Fahey argues the plan targets sanctuary policies and aims to remove criminal illegal...
