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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President Trump has floated sending federal troops into Democratic-led cities.
Illinois and Maryland leaders firmly reject any federal occupation of their streets.
Historian Garrett Graff links these moves to a broader pattern of authoritarian rule.
Many worry a federal occupation ignores local experts and harms community trust.
Is...
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The Trump team released partial Epstein files to calm critics.
Experts say this move hides crucial information about Trump’s ties.
Survivors feel let down and hurt by the decision.
Transparency laws demand the full Epstein files be made public.
What’s Going On With the Epstein Files?
President Trump recently...
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President Trump signed an order creating a “vigilante portal” for civilians to join federal law enforcement.
The order also forms a quick reaction force drawn from the National Guard for domestic protests.
Civil rights leaders warn this move could arm extremist groups and threaten free speech.
Critics...
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Vice President JD Vance said “we” when he spoke about the FBI raid on John Bolton.
CNN experts worry this could prove that the White House ordered investigations.
The phrase “we” clashes with official claims that critics aren’t targeted.
Vance’s wording might be used as evidence in...
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President Trump said he wants to bring back the death penalty in Washington, DC.
Capital punishment was abolished in DC in 1981 and rejected by voters in 1992.
It remains unclear how federal or local laws could restore the death penalty there.
Trump has long supported the...
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Trump moved to remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook based on an unproven claim.
The allegation came from Bill Pulte, linked to political opponents.
Cook denies wrongdoing and refuses to resign.
Democrats and experts warn this could politicize interest-rate policy.
President Donald Trump stunned many by announcing he...
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A federal judge refused to stop a lawsuit against Elon Musk and America PAC.
The suit claims they failed to pay people for helping with petition signatures.
Musk offered $47, then $100, per signature on his amendment petition.
Plaintiffs include canvassers from seven swing states demanding promised...
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The Trump administration canceled over 5,100 NIH grants and 1,700 NSF grants, totaling more than $5.4 billion.
Most canceled projects studied health gaps in women, people of color, and LGBTQ groups.
Endometrial cancer and HIV research lost vital support, worsening care for all.
Cutting research funding drives...
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• Kansas refused to hand over SNAP data to federal officials.
• State leaders worry about how the information might be used.
• Two lawsuits challenge the data demands and state response.
• Kansas already tracks fraud and errors in its SNAP program.
• Attorney General’s office will decide on the requests...
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President Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sparking controversy.
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board called it a bold Fed takeover power play.
Editors warn Republicans will own any rise in inflation after this move.
Critics question the fairness and lack of due process...
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Cabinet meeting turned into a public praise session for President Trump.
Cabinet secretaries competed to outdo each other in compliments.
The event lasted nearly three hours, far longer than typical sessions.
Trump repeated a false story about Maryland’s Democratic governor.
Analyst Maggie Haberman described the gathering as...
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Rep. Josh Brecheen faced tough questions at his Pryor town hall.
Constituents pressed him on rising food and health care costs.
He defended Trump’s budget plan that cuts social benefits.
A debate over his Israel stance led to a heated outburst.
He warned that Hamas’s ideology might...
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A Georgia congressman was caught saying he believes President Trump appears in the Epstein files.
Representative Mike Collins said Trump “was the one telling the FBI about it.”
Collins supports full public release of the Epstein files.
The GOP remains split between demand for full release and...
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President Trump praised his “one big beautiful bill” yet conceded he lost the messaging war.
Democrats united to frame the bill as cuts to Medicare and child benefits.
Experts say clear positive messages resonate better than warnings about cuts.
Elon Musk’s public criticism amplified concerns about benefits...
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A California Republican leader has proposed a two state solution.
The plan would split inland counties from coastal regions.
It faces huge legal and political obstacles.
California voters will first decide on a redistricting fight.
Dividing California has been debated for years.
Two State Solution Explained
A California assemblymember...
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• The Trump team ended nearly 700 CDC grants worth $11 billion.
• Blue states sued and regained almost 80% of funds.
• Red states saw fewer than 5% of their grants restored.
• Local health clinics lost staff and halted services.
• Court battles decided who kept public health support.
Why Did...
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Former Trump manager Corey Lewandowski is acting like DHS chief of staff.
Staff say he slows DHS projects with veto power over major contracts.
His name appears on documents meant for Secretary Noem, causing bottlenecks.
He serves as an unpaid adviser but may exceed the allowed 130...
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• Trump claimed he can send troops to Chicago without state approval.
• A national security expert says Trump is wrong or unfit to serve.
• U.S. law limits the use of military forces in domestic policing.
• Concerns about Trump’s age and mental fitness are growing.
Why Experts Question Trump Fitness
Recently,...
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President Trump announced he tried to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook based on an unproven mortgage fraud claim.
Cook denies wrongdoing and sued to keep her seat, taking the fight to court.
A recent Supreme Court note said Fed officials can’t be removed at will.
Trump hopes...
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Trump’s behavior shows patterns linked to antisocial personality disorder.
Antisocial personality disorder means lacking empathy and breaking norms.
Experts use Trump ASPD to explain his self-focused political moves.
Knowing about Trump ASPD helps predict his future actions.
Many experts point to patterns in Donald Trump’s life that match...
