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  • Trump Admin Hit With 9–0 Supreme Court Ruling on Erroneous Deportation

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    Eleanor Stratton
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    Supreme Court Rules on Mistaken Deportation Case The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Trump administration must "facilitate" the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. This occurred amid broader deportation initiatives, with Abrego Garcia alleged to have MS-13 gang affiliations, which his representatives deny. The court's decision…

  • Surprising Takeaways On The President’s Private Side

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    Bill Maher’s Unexpected Encounter with Donald Trump Bill Maher’s dinner with Donald Trump revealed a surprising contrast between the former president’s private and public personas. Maher observed: Maher noted, “The guy I met is not the person who the night before…tweeted a bunch of nasty crap.” Their conversation covered unconventional topics for a political figure:…

  • DOGE Finds Just 3 States Make Up Over Half Of Unemployment Fraud

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    Since 2020, an eye-watering $382 million in fraudulent unemployment payments has flowed through the cracks of the U.S. benefits system—most of it concentrated in just three states. Together, these outliers are responsible for over 80% of the improper claims, raising serious concerns about administrative blind spots and systemic vulnerabilities. From toddlers collecting six-figure payouts to…

  • Did Booker Break Senate Rules?

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    Cory Booker’s Marathon Senate Speech Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered a remarkable 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, protesting policies under President Trump’s administration. Booker’s intent was to highlight what he perceived as threats to American democracy and to energize his political base. Booker’s protest wasn’t a traditional filibuster but rather a broad…

  • Inside DOGE: A Former Insider Speaks

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    DOGE Takes Over: A New Era in Federal Government Merici Vinton's experience at the US Digital Service (USDS) changed dramatically with the arrival of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. Vinton described the new era as "highly secretive" with a shift away from collaboration and consensus-building. DOGE implemented what she calls…

  • Judge Rules AP Ban Unconstitutional

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    Federal Judge Rules White House's Punishment of Associated Press Unconstitutional Judge Trevor McFadden's ruling brings the White House's decision to block the Associated Press from presidential events under constitutional scrutiny. The federal judge, a Trump appointee, determined that restricting AP's access due to coverage that displeased the administration violates constitutional principles, particularly the First Amendment's…

  • The Two Biggest Impacts Of Musk’s $150B Savings Goal

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    Eleanor Stratton
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    DOGE Aims for $150 Billion in Savings by 2026 Elon Musk, chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced during a White House Cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump that the agency aims to save $150 billion in fiscal year 2026. Musk highlighted potential savings through reducing waste and fraud within government operations, citing…

  • Who Reins In ‘Activist’ Judges? The House Just Picked a Side

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    House Passes No Rogue Rulings Act The No Rogue Rulings Act, spearheaded by Rep. Darrell Issa, has passed the House with a narrow margin of 219 to 213. The bill saw near-unanimous Republican support, with only one GOP member opposing it, while Democrats stood united in opposition. This legislation aims to curtail district courts’ authority…

  • Protests Are Growing Over Medicaid: What’s Actually Changing and Why It Matters

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    Nationwide Protests Against Proposed Medicaid Cuts The Trump administration’s proposed Medicaid cuts have ignited a firestorm of debate across the United States. Over 1,200 demonstrations, organized by more than 150 groups, expressed deep concern about potential changes to this vital program. Protesters, including civil rights advocates and labor unions, voiced their worries about the impact…

  • What Trump’s 125% Tariff Bombshell Means For American Consumers

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    President Donald Trump announced an immediate increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, citing China’s “lack of respect” for global markets. The announcement, underscores a dramatic escalation in Trump’s trade strategy, signaling an uncompromising stance on what he calls China’s unsustainable trade practices. However, in a notable shift, Trump also declared a 90-day “PAUSE”…