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Experts debunk Trump’s latest victory lap

Experts debunk Trump’s latest victory lap

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued rulings on several consequential cases, including a decision to strike down a Louisiana redistricting map from 2024. While

Frustrations soar among key Trump voting blocs — with no end in sight

Frustrations soar among key Trump voting blocs — with no end in sight

When Donald Trump enjoyed a narrow victory in the United States' 2024 election, the economy was cited, in many polls, as a key factor. And many voters, frustrated

'Like a horror movie': US Coast Guard on track to run out of money this week

'Like a horror movie': US Coast Guard on track to run out of money this week

The U.S. Coast Guard will be out of money at the end of this week if Congress doesn't step in. CBS News reported that the military branch is now 75 days into the

Top Republicans sound alarm: Internal data reveals GOP Senate majority 'at risk'

Top Republicans sound alarm: Internal data reveals GOP Senate majority 'at risk'

The leadership at a top GOP super PAC has sounded an alarm to its party: the Republican Senate majority is “at risk.”This comes via an internal memo shared with

Gamble in key swing state testing GOP’s ability to ditch Trump and win

Gamble in key swing state testing GOP’s ability to ditch Trump and win

The governor's race in a vital swing state is set to provide a major test for the GOP's ability to ditch President Donald Trump and his toxic agenda, while still

Trump’s Kennedy Center aide swears he never spoke ill of the boss

Trump’s Kennedy Center aide swears he never spoke ill of the boss

One of President Donald Trump's administration aides is being attacked for allegedly blasting the boss last year and being a secret Democrat.Rick Grenell, who serves

Senior US official pours cold water on perplexing Trump screed

Senior US official pours cold water on perplexing Trump screed

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened a reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, writing on Truth Social, “The United States is studying and reviewing

Senior Republican issues ultimatum to Trump over J6 nominees

Senior Republican issues ultimatum to Trump over J6 nominees

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has a stern message for President Donald Trump: “Take me at my word when I say anybody who equivocated on the Jan. 6 rioters, I just

Nobel economist explains why Trump won’t let the Strait of Hormuz reopen

Nobel economist explains why Trump won’t let the Strait of Hormuz reopen

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman is swapping “TACO” — “Trump Always Chickens Out” — for “NACHO” — “Not a Chance Hormuz Opens.” The prominent economist argues that there

DOJ still has to answer for Epstein 'mess' despite 'ridiculous' excuse: ex-US attorney

DOJ still has to answer for Epstein 'mess' despite 'ridiculous' excuse: ex-US attorney

The Justice Department Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) are both investigating whether Attorney General Pam Bondi violated the law