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Thousands Expected for May Day Protests Against Trump
“Across the U.S., tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in protests against the Trump administration, its policies and the billionaires supporting them in what organizers are calling…
Stay Informed and Stay Sane
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Democrats Make Pennsylvania Midterm’s Ground Zero
“House Democrats are making an aggressive play in their push for the majority, targeting key Pennsylvania seats with early investments and recruiting former members to help,” Punchbowl News reports. “Democrats…
Bipartisan Bill Would End the Penny
Wall Street Journal: “A bipartisan bill expected to be introduced in the Senate on Thursday calls for the U.S. Mint to end production of the one-cent coin.” Save to Favorites
Weekly News Quiz
Donald Trump says he’s made no mistakes so far since returning to the presidency. Can you do that well on this week’s news quiz? Join now to continue reading. Members…
Trump Coin Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen
“When Donald Trump agreed to attend a dinner with the largest investors in his own-brand cryptocurrency, he transformed the TRUMP coin into something else entirely: a means of access to…
The Fight Against Trump Is Gaining Momentum
“When President Trump swept back into office, his dejected opponents watched as his return was greeted not with mass resistance but with a sense of resignation,” the New York Times…
Just Two Toss Up Governor’s Races
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball says Arizona and Michigan start as the only two Toss-ups in their initial 2025/2026 gubernatorial ratings. However: “The high number of open seats makes us think…
Walz Says He Was Picked to ‘Code Talk’ to White Guys
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said former Vice President Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate was to talk to white people and give them permission to vote for…
People Laugh When Trump Says He Hasn’t Made Mistakes
Daily Beast: “During a NewsNation town hall hosted by the network’s Chris Cuomo, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, an audience member named Lee…
Republicans Wave Off Recession Fear
Washington Post: “Almost every Republican on Capitol Hill this week has tried to wish away fears of Trump’s trade wars starting a recession that could lead to the highly unusual…
GM Says Trump Tariffs Will Cost Up to $5 Billion
“General Motors lowered its full-year profit outlook, just two days after suspending earnings guidance, citing exposure to as much as $5 billion in auto tariffs being levied by President Donald…
Democratic Support Plummets in Georgia
The latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows just 35% of registered Georgia voters have a favorable view of the Democratic Party after Donald Trump swept the state and other political battlegrounds…
Trump Desperately Wants a New Air Force One
Wall Street Journal: “Frustrated by delays on Boeing’s work to deliver a new Air Force One, Trump has commissioned a smaller defense contractor to ready an interim presidential plane by…
Rush to Beat Tariffs Is Distorting the Economy
“The rush to get goods to the U.S. ahead of President Trump’s tariffs has already led to huge distortions in global trade patterns and economic data. It isn’t over yet,”…
House GOP Too Busy to Fix Accidental D.C. Budget Cuts
NOTUS: “As the city drafts plans for furloughs, building closures and cuts to public safety services to help accommodate the $1 billion hole Congress blew in its $21 billion budget…
GOP Weighs Taxes on Companies for Top Executives
“House Republicans are seriously considering proposals to further limit tax deductions that companies can take for their highest-paid workers’ compensation, expanding restrictions that now apply only to a handful of…
Trump Urges Stephen A. Smith to Run
President Trump said ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith should totally run for president in 2028, the New York Post reports. Said Trump: “I’ve been pretty good at picking people and…
Kamala Harris Condemns Trump’s ‘Reckless’ Policies
Former vice president Kamala Harris marked President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office by condemning his “reckless” tariffs, “unconstitutional demands” and efforts to stoke a climate of fear to…
The Perils of Punting
Punchbowl News: “All year, top House and Senate Republicans have been in punt formation.” “What would Medicaid cuts look like under President Donald Trump’s reconciliation package? Punt. How would House…
