Author: Eleanor Stratton
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Trump Threatens to Withhold Endorsements Over Public Broadcasting Funds
In a late-night social media post, President Donald Trump issued a direct and unambiguous ultimatum to members of his own party: fall in line and defund public broadcasting, or forfeit his crucial endorsement. The post, targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides funding for PBS and NPR, frames the issue as a matter…
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Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper, Citing National Security Concerns
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President Trump has announced a dramatic new front in his economic war: a 50% tariff on all imported copper, set to take effect on August 1st. In a social media post, the President justified the move by releasing a “robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT,” arguing that copper is essential for everything from ammunition and aircraft to…
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Federal Agents Descend on Puerto Rican Museum, Forcing Community to Cancel Events
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A tense scene unfolded this week in a Chicago parking lot, but this was no ordinary dispute. On one side stood the staff of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in the historic Humboldt Park neighborhood. On the other: more than a dozen federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security in…
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The Constitutional Danger of Outsourcing American Detention
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In a stunning revelation submitted to a federal court, the government of El Salvador has declared that the Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration to its maximum-security CECOT prison remain under the “sole custody” and “exclusive legal responsibility” of the United States. This statement, delivered to the United Nations, directly contradicts months of assertions…
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A Law at War With Itself: Title IX and the Constitutional Battle Over Transgender Athletes
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For over fifty years, a single, 37-word sentence in American law has been one of the most powerful engines for equality in our nation’s history. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a cornerstone of civil rights, yet its simple language is now at the center of a fierce and profound constitutional battle.…
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The End of a 70-Year Truce: IRS Opens the Floodgates for Politics in the Pulpit
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In a stunning legal maneuver, the Internal Revenue Service has fundamentally altered a 70-year-old rule that has long served as a wall between tax-exempt churches and partisan politics. In a joint court filing with the very religious groups that were suing it, the IRS has agreed that the law prohibiting political campaign intervention does not…
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Trump Dismisses Epstein Questions as His Own Supporters Turn on His Attorney General
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The story that was supposed to end with a bombshell has instead ignited a political firestorm – one that has now reached the desk of the President himself. After months of his administration fueling anticipation for a massive release of damning Jeffrey Epstein files, President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly dismissed new questions about the…
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The Coordinated War on Federal Law Enforcement Is Here
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Within the span of a few days, two separate, armed ambushes were launched against federal law enforcement facilities in Texas. In Alvarado, a group clad in body armor allegedly shot a police officer and opened fire on a detention center. In McAllen, a gunman fired dozens of rounds at a U.S. Border Patrol facility before…
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From Gun Silencers to a Space Shuttle: A Look at 7 Lesser-Known Provisions in the Final Trump Bill
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As the President signs his so-called “big, beautiful bill” into law this Fourth of July, the national conversation will rightly focus on its massive, agenda-setting provisions. But to truly understand the nature of this legislation and the government that created it, we must look beyond the headlines and into the fine print. The true character…
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Why A 35-Year-Old Death Penalty Case Qualifies For Retrial Now
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The Constitution’s guarantee of a fair trial has no expiration date. For more than three decades, a man has sat on Alabama’s death row for the murder of a county sheriff. This week, a federal court declared that his trial was fundamentally unfair—not because of new evidence of innocence, but because of a practice that…
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Senate Passed The Bill That Will Change Your Paycheck and Your Healthcare
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It happened in the quiet, pre-dawn hours of Tuesday morning, after a grueling all-night session of deal-making and debate. By the slimmest possible margin, the U.S. Senate passed a massive piece of legislation that will touch nearly every aspect of American life. For some, the bill’s passage represents a historic victory and a promise of…
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Inside the Last-Minute Drama, Defections, and Deals of Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” Bill
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As America heads toward Independence Day, President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” is barreling toward passage—despite last-minute rebellions, behind-the-scenes deal-cutting, and a marathon “vote-a-rama” that has kept the Capitol in a near-frenzy. If the Senate finishes its work in the next 48 hours, Trump will get the megabill he’s wanted for his re-election…
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Liberty, Equality… and Gender Identity: The Constitution and Transgender Rights
At the center of today’s fiercest political and cultural fault lines lies a question the framers of the Constitution never saw coming: How does an 18th-century charter of governance grapple with 21st-century understandings of identity? As courtrooms and legislatures across the country wrestle with issues like bathroom access, youth healthcare, and pronoun policies, the debate…
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A Predictable Retaliation: Iranian Missiles Hit American Air Base
The War Congress Didn’t Declare Ballistic missiles, fired from Iran, have now targeted a major American air base in Qatar. While the attack was successfully intercepted and resulted in no U.S. casualties, any sense of relief is dangerously premature. The physical damage may be zero, but the damage to our constitutional order is severe. This…
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The 25th Amendment on Trial: A Proposal to Reinvent Presidential Removal
A provocative new proposal from Representative Darrell Issa is forcing a national conversation about one of the most sensitive and critical parts of our constitutional order: the 25th Amendment. In the wake of revelations about a potential “cover-up” of former President Biden’s declining health, Issa suggests that the mechanism for removing an incapacitated president is…
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A Lesson on the Spending Clause: A Court Reminds the President of His Limits
Our Constitution creates a deliberate and often tense balance of power. Congress is given the “power of the purse,” deciding how federal money is spent. The President, in turn, is tasked with faithfully executing the laws. But what happens when a President uses the money Congress allocated for one purpose—like building roads and bridges—as a…
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The Court’s Controversial Choice On Youth Gender Care
This week, the Supreme Court was tasked with resolving a conflict that strikes at the heart of America’s most profound constitutional debates. On one side stood the 14th Amendment’s promise of equal protection for all persons. On the other, the sovereign power of a state to regulate medicine and protect the welfare of children as…
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A War for the Soul of America
There is a war being waged for the soul of America. It is not being fought with guns and cannons, but in our children’s classrooms. It is a battle over our very identity, a coordinated effort to tear down our heroes, slander our founding, and teach a new generation to be ashamed of their own…
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A Tale of Two Independence Days: The Promise of July 4th and the Reckoning of Juneteenth
America has two days that celebrate independence. One commemorates the birth of a nation; the other, the liberation of its people. One is the articulation of a promise; the other, the beginning of its painful and long-overdue delivery. The Fourth of July and Juneteenth are not competing holidays. They are two indispensable parts of the…
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Lincoln’s Warning: Is America More Divided Today Than It Was 167 Years Ago?
On this day, June 16, in 1858, a lawyer from Illinois named Abraham Lincoln accepted the Republican nomination for Senate and delivered one of the most consequential speeches in American history. He warned a nation already fracturing under the pressure of slavery that a “house divided against itself cannot stand.” Lincoln did not expect the…
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Mass Protests Erupt Amid Trump’s Parade
Americans Protest Trump's Military Parade and Return to Presidency In a significant turn of events, tens of thousands of Americans protested in cities across the nation against President Donald Trump's military parade and his return to the presidency. The demonstrations, dubbed "No Kings," reflect a fundamental American principle dating back to 1776: that no individual…
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Tanks and Troops Mark Army’s 250th Amidst Public Debate
The $40 Million Parade That Has Split a Nation Seventy-ton M1A2 Abrams tanks are rolling down the streets of Washington, D.C. Thousands of soldiers—some in modern combat gear, others in the historic uniforms of the Revolutionary War—are marching in formation. Above, helicopters and warplanes cut through the sky as Army parachutists descend toward the White…
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A judge rules the President’s deployment “illegal,” but an appeals court overturns it hours later.
A President or a King?: A Courtroom Showdown Over Constitutional Limits In a tense courtroom on Thursday, the raw conflict between executive power and judicial review was laid bare. A federal judge, holding up a pocket copy of the U.S. Constitution, declared President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles to be “illegal.”…
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A Judge, A President, and a Prison in El Salvador
An appeals court has granted a temporary pause in a legal battle that strikes at the very heart of American constitutional law This is not a mere procedural dispute. It is a profound conflict over a simple but vital question: Does the Constitution have an off-switch? Can the executive branch extinguish a person’s right to…
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When a Senator’s Question Becomes a Precedent for Arrest
A United States senator, on the floor and in handcuffs. This is the stark image that now defines the fraught relationship between the legislative and executive branches. The forcible removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a press conference held by the Secretary of Homeland Security is not merely a political spectacle; it is a physical…
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A poor European country may be paid to accept 50 migrants deemed inadmissible by the United States
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement has taken a new turn—this time across the Atlantic. In a quietly unfolding international deal, the small Balkan nation of Kosovo has agreed to temporarily host up to 50 deported migrants from the United States over the next year. The move marks an expansion of President Trump’s third-country deportation…
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California Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment Amid L.A. Unrest
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federalization and deployment of the California National Guard to Los Angeles without state consent. The legal action follows President Donald Trump’s decision to mobilize approximately 2,000 National Guard troops in response to escalating protests and riots…
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Marines Ordered to Los Angeles as Anti-Immigration Riots Escalate: A Moment of Force, a Test of Federal Power
In a move that has stunned observers and reignited fierce debate over federal authority, the Pentagon confirmed Monday that 700 U.S. Marines from Twentynine Palms are deploying to Los Angeles to reinforce security amid days of violent protests following mass ICE raids. Their mission: protect federal property and personnel in a city that has become…
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The Last Time a New Party Won: What Lincoln’s Rise Tells Us About Musk’s Third-Party Moment
A Nation at a Crossroads In the mid-19th century, the United States stood at a pivotal juncture. The nation’s expansion westward reignited fierce debates over slavery, states’ rights, and federal authority. Amidst this turmoil, a new political force emerged—the Republican Party—rooted in constitutional principles and a commitment to liberty. Abraham Lincoln’s ascent to the presidency…
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Trump Tax Leaker Exercises Constitutional Right To Decline To Testify
In a case that has shaken the foundations of taxpayer confidentiality and raised profound questions about the politicization of justice, Charles Edward Littlejohn, a former IRS contractor, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for leaking the tax returns of President Donald Trump and over 400,000 other taxpayers. This unprecedented breach of trust has…
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Trans Ban in Prisons, Cites Eighth Amendment
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Transgender Inmate Care Ban U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth has issued a ruling that mandates the Bureau of Prisons continue providing gender-affirming care to transgender inmates, defying an executive order from President Donald Trump. This decision centers on the continuation of hormone therapy and social accommodations, such as clothing and hair-removal…
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Putin Promises Response to Ukrainian Drones
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Conflict in 75-Minute Call President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a 75-minute phone call, focusing primarily on the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Trump shared details of the conversation on Truth Social, stating that while the discussion was thorough, it would not lead to immediate peace. The…
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Rand Paul Opposes Debt in Trump’s Bill
Sen. Rand Paul’s Firm Stance Against Debt Ceiling Hike Sen. Rand Paul stands firm against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s proposed $5 trillion debt ceiling hike. For Paul, this isn’t just another legislative detail; it’s a philosophical battleground. He views it as a departure from core conservative principles. "We have never raised the debt…
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Trump Appeals Tariff Court Loss
Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Face Legal Challenges President Trump’s ambitious “Liberation Day” tariff plan has encountered significant legal hurdles in American courts. Judges are grappling with the task of determining the legal validity of these sweeping economic measures. Recent rulings have gone against Trump’s broad application of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to…
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80 Hours of Constitution Training for Senior Officials
The Senior Executive Service: Bridging Policy and Action In the complex machinery of U.S. governance, the Senior Executive Service (SES) plays a crucial yet often overlooked role. Composed of the highest-ranking career officials, the SES connects presidential appointees to the larger federal workforce, translating top-level policies into everyday actions. However, under the Trump administration, these…
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Trump Appointed Judge Blocks Deportation
Judge Halts Deportation of Venezuelan Migrant, Emphasizing Due Process U.S. District Court Judge John Holcomb has issued a ruling halting the deportation of Venezuelan migrant Darwin Antonio Arevalo Millan. The decision, handed down on Monday, underscores the critical need for adequate notice and due process under the Alien Enemies Act. Holcomb, a Trump appointee, emphasized…
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Why Are Taxpayers Paying for a Birthday Parade with Tanks?
After DOGE’s lectures on efficiency, Trump’s $61 million spectacle is hard to defend. After months of finger-wagging from the Department of Government Efficiency — slashing budgets, freezing hiring, and sermonizing about “doing more with less” — we’re now expected to salute a $61 million birthday parade for Donald Trump. Tanks in the streets. Flyovers above…
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Trump Admin Seeks SCOTUS OK on Federal Layoffs
Trump Administration’s Urgent Plea to Supreme Court The Trump administration has made another urgent plea to the Supreme Court, seeking immediate approval to reduce its federal workforce. This appeal follows a district court’s decision that significantly impeded President Trump’s broader workforce reduction strategy. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argues that this judicial barrier is causing…
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Federal Oversight in Question After Firebombing at Pro-Israel Rally
Disturbing Act of Violence in Boulder, Colorado On Sunday afternoon, Boulder, Colorado, witnessed a shocking incident of violence. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, allegedly attacked a pro-Israel group during a weekly event held by “Run for Their Lives” on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall. Soliman, who had overstayed his tourist visa, reportedly threw lit…
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Trump’s Tariffs Just Hit a Legal Wall — Here Are the Two Most Likely Outcomes
Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs: A Timeline of Economic Turmoil On April 15, 2025, President Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). These tariffs aimed to penalize countries for alleged unfair trade practices, sending economic and diplomatic shockwaves globally. Key events in the tariff saga: Despite legal scrutiny, the…
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Ukraine Attack: Drone Warfare and the Collapse of Congressional War Powers?
As smoke curled over scorched Russian airfields and the hum of drone propellers faded into silence, the true significance of Ukraine’s latest strike was just beginning to register. This wasn’t just about the 40 aircraft reportedly damaged or the A-50 surveillance plane knocked offline — it was a seismic shift in how the war is…
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Trump Supreme Court Win on Parole
Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration on Immigration Policy In a decisive move, the Supreme Court granted President Trump’s administration a win, allowing them to proceed with significant immigration policy changes affecting 500,000 migrants. The justices’ decision to stay a lower court’s block permits the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from several countries,…
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The Fallout from a Presidency: Biden’s Health, Jill Biden’s Role, and the Reckoning Ahead
In the wake of damning new revelations about President Joe Biden’s health during his final year in office, Washington is in upheaval. At the center of the storm is First Lady Jill Biden — accused by political opponents of aiding in a cover-up, while allies rally to defend her as a loyal spouse unfairly targeted.…
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Judge Halts Harvard Visa Ban
Harvard Wins Temporary Reprieve in International Student Visa Battle A U.S. federal court in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted Harvard a temporary restraining order, aiming to prevent irreparable harm rather than side with either party. Her immediate task…
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Homeownership on the Line: How a Quiet Policy Shift Could Reshape Who Gets to Buy a Home
If you’re paying a mortgage, dreaming of owning a home, or just hoping interest rates don’t spike again — this matters more than you think. Behind the scenes, two of the biggest names in housing finance — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — could soon be spun off into the private market. That might sound…
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Patel Vows January 6 Accountability: “We have those answers, and we’re working to release them.”
FBI Director Patel Promises Transparency on January 6 Questions Kash Patel, the new FBI director, has committed to providing clarity on the presence of FBI sources during the January 6 Capitol riots. Patel’s approach marks a shift towards greater transparency, addressing persistent questions that have surrounded the events of that day. In a “Special Report”…
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Trump Claims Victory Over Pulitzer Board — But What Did the Court Really Say?
“They’ll have to give back their ‘Award.’” That was former President Donald Trump’s declaration on Truth Social after a Florida appeals court allowed his defamation lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board to proceed. Trump hailed it as a “major WIN” in a case he claims targets the “fake, malicious stories” from The New York Times…
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Trump Pardons Reality TV Couple
Todd and Julie Chrisley were reality TV stars who found themselves at the center of a very real legal nightmare. Convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, the couple faced years behind bars. But in a move few saw coming, former President Donald Trump has wiped their criminal record clean. This isn’t just a celebrity…
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Judge Flags Constitutional Concerns in Musk’s DOGE Appointment, Dismisses Trump
Judge Chutkan’s Ruling on Musk and DOGE Lawsuit U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s recent ruling provides a nuanced perspective on the constitutional balancing act concerning Elon Musk’s role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite the Trump administration’s attempts to dismiss the case, Chutkan allowed the lawsuit against Musk and DOGE to proceed while…
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Harvard Revokes Professor’s Tenure: Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Allegations at Harvard
The Fall of a Harvard Professor: Accusations of Academic Misconduct Accusations of academic misconduct have upended the career of Francesca Gino, a prominent Harvard business administration professor known for studying honesty. The Data Colada blog exposed allegations of data manipulation in several of her studies spanning over a decade. In 2021, a group of scholars…
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Rubio’s Visa Restrictions Announcement
Secretary Rubio Unveils New Visa Restriction Policy to Protect American Free Speech Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a groundbreaking policy aimed at safeguarding American free speech rights from foreign interference. The new visa restriction policy targets foreign nationals involved in censoring Americans, potentially barring them from entering the United States. "For too long,…
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‘Disappointed’: Musk Criticizes Trump’s Spending Bill
Elon Musk Criticizes Trump’s Spending Bill Elon Musk, the innovative entrepreneur behind several companies, recently shared his views on the political landscape during a CBS Sunday Morning interview. He expressed disappointment with a major spending bill endorsed by President Donald Trump, stating: "I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the…
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Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline
Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline After Call with von der Leyen President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for imposing a 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, 2025, following a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump shared this development on Truth Social, emphasizing the urgency for…
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Trump Pardons Convicted Virginia Sheriff
Trump Pardons Former Virginia Sheriff Convicted of Bribery Scott Jenkins, former sheriff of Culpeper County, was set to begin a 10-year federal prison sentence for bribery, but President Donald Trump intervened. On Monday, Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he had pardoned Jenkins, criticizing what he described as a “Corrupt and…
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Meaning And Origins Of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, emerged from the aftermath of the Civil War. With fields of sacrifice spread across the land, communities found themselves drawn to graveyards to honor the fallen. In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, freed African Americans gathered at a racetrack-turned-graveyard to give a dignified resting place to Union soldiers,…
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Top 10 Memorial Day Moments
Before the grill is lit, before the beach towel is unrolled, before the sales begin — there’s a deeper reason why Memorial Day matters. This is not just a holiday. It’s a moment of national memory. Behind the long weekend lies a legacy written in valor, sacrifice, and service — not just in the heat…
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Trump’s EU Tariff Threats Risk Trade War
EU Leaders Divided on Response to Trump’s Tariff Threat When President Trump proposed a 50% tariff on European Union goods, EU leaders responded with varying approaches: The EU faces a dilemma between swift retaliation and negotiation to address the potential tariff increase. This decision involves complex economic strategy and political considerations, with each move subject…
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Trump’s Nuclear Commission Reform
Trump’s Executive Orders Aim to Redefine Nuclear Energy Landscape President Donald J. Trump has signed a series of executive orders aimed at transforming the nuclear energy sector in the United States. The orders focus on: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is directed to implement comprehensive revisions to its processes within 18 months, balancing safety concerns…
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Trump Presses Ramaphosa with Graphic Video on South Africa Violence
Theatrical Diplomacy: Trump’s Contentious Meeting with Ramaphosa The Oval Office transformed into an unexpected stage during a meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Trump dimmed the lights and presented a video slideshow claiming to depict anti-white violence in South Africa. Ramaphosa maintained composure, attempting to counter with nuanced explanations of South…
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“Don’t f**k around”: Trump Pressures House GOP on Policy Bill
Trump’s Dual Approach: Persuasion and Pressure on House Republicans President Donald Trump has employed a dual approach of persuasion and pressure with House Republicans, persisting in his efforts to secure support for his expansive domestic policy bill. Entering a challenging environment, Trump alternated between cheerleader and enforcer, trying to unite a party split by differing…
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