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Trump Auctions Off Portrait of Jesus for $2.75 Million
President Trump wore a tuxedo for a New Year’s Eve gala at Mar-a-Lago and auctioned off a live painted portrait of Jesus for $2.75 million, the Wall Street Journal reports….
Trump Backs Off on Furniture Tariffs
President Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks, the AP reports. Save to…
California’s Newspaper Deal Sputters
Politico: “A landmark deal between California and tech titan Google to support local newspapers struggling to stay afloat amid incursions by online competitors and aggressive hedge funds is running into…
Governor’s Races to Watch This Year
“A whopping three dozen gubernatorial elections are on the ballot this year, contests that will help reveal the mood of the broader electorate in the middle of President Donald Trump’s…
Quote of the Day
“To those who insist that the era of big government is over, hear me when I say this: No longer will City Hall hesitate to use its power to improve…
Trump Says He ‘Aced’ Cognitive Exam for Third Time
President Trump said he is in “perfect health” and “aced” a cognitive exam for the third consecutive time, The Hill reports. Said Trump, on Truth Social: “The White House Doctors…
Trump Retreats on Pasta Tariffs
“The U.S. government has softened its stance on proposed tariffs that would have roughly doubled the cost of Italian pasta brands, as Donald Trump’s administration faces political pressure over the…
Abortion No Longer Top Priority for Democrats
“Up to seven states will vote on abortion rights this year. But recent polling indicates that Democrats may not be able to count on the issue in their efforts to…
Retirement Watch
Punchbowl News: “When the House returns next week, the GOP’s already razor-thin majority will immediately shrink. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is leaving Congress Jan. 5. Johnson’s majority will then…
Trump Says He’s Ready to ‘Rescue’ Iran Protesters
President Trump pledged that the U.S. will come to the rescue of Iranian protesters if they are attacked by Islamic Republic authorities, Bloomberg reports. Said Trump: “If Iran shots and…
Democrats to Campaign on Expired Obamacare Subsidies
“Obamacare subsidies used by more than 20 million expired Thursday. Now Democrats are ready to make them a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns,” Politico reports. “The lapse of enhanced premium…
Politics in the New Year
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Conspiracy Theories Flourish Around Epstein Files
“During the 2024 election, President Trump promised to release the Epstein files as part of a campaign message arguing the government was run by powerful people hiding the truth from…
Mamdani Revokes Nine Eric Adams Executive Orders
“In one of his first acts as mayor, Zohran Mamdani revoked nine executive orders his predecessor, Eric Adams, issued after his federal corruption indictment, a move that undid actions pertaining…
Elon Musk Goes All In On the Midterms
Elon Musk confirmed he has resumed funding Republican candidates heading into the 2026 midterm elections, saying the country is a lost cause if the “radical left” wins. Save to Favorites
Tuberville Says ‘The Enemy Is Inside the Gates’
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) referred to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D), who is the city’s first Muslim mayor, as “the enemy” after Mamdani chose to be sworn into…
Zohran Mamdani Reassures Jewish New Yorkers
“Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in at City Hall on Thursday afternoon highlighted the full diversity of New York City and included a striking display of Jewish presence and pride during a historic…
Quote of the Day
“I have been told that this is the occasion to reset expectations, that I should use this opportunity to encourage the people of New York to ask for little and…
As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
“President Trump is taking more aspirin than his doctors recommend. He briefly tried wearing compression socks for his swelling ankles, but stopped because he didn’t like them. And he regrets…
She Fuels Trump’s Influencer Machine
“Over the past two years, a little-known aide to President Donald Trump has become one of the GOP’s most influential content creators, filming him dancing on a tarmac in Malaysia,…
