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Representative Ro Khanna has found success in bipartisan efforts by focusing on issues that resonate with both the left and right, such as holding elites accountable. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, a quick success, is an example of his methodology. Khanna’s successes include the Yemen War Powers Resolution and the Chips and Science Act, due to building trust across the aisle and understanding the nuances of Congress. Although not the most bipartisan member, Khanna’s approach focuses on common ground in areas of populist discontent, a modern strategy for building political coalitions.
Trump says he spoke with Putin ahead of the Zelenskiy meeting, and honestly, where do we even begin with this? The immediate reaction, and the one that seems to be echoing, is a mixture of bewilderment and a grim kind of predictability. It’s like watching a movie you’ve seen a hundred times; you know the plot twists, the dialogue, everything, but you’re still sitting there, waiting for it to play out.
The fact that Trump felt the need to have a conversation with Putin *before* meeting with Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian president, is the core of the issue. It immediately raises questions, doesn’t it?… Continue reading
The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico
Mexico, it seems, is unexpectedly thriving in the face of rising American tariffs, a situation that may surprise those who assumed the economic impact would be uniformly negative. Instead of being crippled by the trade barriers erected by the United States, Mexico is experiencing growth in its exports to the very country imposing those tariffs. It’s a bit like watching a chess game where a clever player uses their opponent’s moves to their own advantage, even though the moves were designed to hurt the player.
The explanation for this surprising twist lies in several key factors.… Continue reading
Following the death of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA is mobilizing to support Vice President JD Vance in the upcoming 2028 election. The organization plans to deploy representatives across Iowa to build campaign infrastructure and potentially secure Vance’s victory. While a recent poll shows Vance with a plurality of Republican support, a significant portion of the electorate remains undecided. Despite this, Vance has called for party unity, while also facing criticism for his perceived tolerance of bigotry within the party.
A transgender NSA data scientist, Sarah O’Neill, is suing the Trump administration, alleging that the president’s executive order declaring only two sexes violates federal law by denying her existence and creating a hostile work environment. The lawsuit claims new policies stemming from the order, such as the NSA no longer recognizing her transgender identity and restricting bathroom access, violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on gender identity according to the Supreme Court’s 2020 ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County. O’Neill seeks the restoration of her workplace rights and financial damages, arguing that the order rejects the concept of gender identity and has been used across the federal government, including against states, to restrict trans inclusion and strip trans identities from official documents.
Donald Trump celebrated the elimination of federal jobs in a recent Truth Social post, sharing a screenshot from the White House’s Rapid Response account that noted the lowest level of government job positions since 2014, with 271,000 roles abolished. This occurred after Trump’s election in 2024, during which he appointed Elon Musk to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a group purposed with making major cuts to the government. Though Musk left the DOGE in May, and the OPM Director later stated the organization no longer exists, government workers continue to lose jobs. Despite these actions, the unemployment rate in November was 4.6%, and Trump’s approval rating among Americans is only at 39%.
Donald Trump frequently uses the word “hoax” to dismiss criticisms and investigations against him, suggesting a pattern of self-incrimination through psychological projection. This usage of the term, derived from “hocus pocus,” reflects his history as a self-promoting figure with a past marred by accusations of fraud and misconduct. Trump’s actions, from his business dealings to his political rhetoric, consistently demonstrate his tendency to divert attention from his own failures and shortcomings. Ultimately, the article suggests that Trump’s entire persona and actions embody the very definition of a hoax.
Putin and Trump do not support the European-Ukrainian temporary ceasefire idea, the Kremlin says, and honestly, the implications of this are pretty staggering. It’s almost surreal to see the Kremlin essentially speaking on behalf of the White House, or at least, mirroring the sentiments of a significant figure within it. This isn’t just a political disagreement; it feels like a fundamental realignment of loyalties, a stark betrayal of the values America has traditionally stood for. It’s a bitter pill to swallow for anyone who remembers a time when the U.S. and Russia were on opposite sides of the ideological spectrum.
The fact that the Kremlin is even commenting on this suggests a deeply concerning level of coordination, a disturbing echo of Cold War dynamics, only this time, reversed.… Continue reading
The Iron Beam laser air defense system has been deployed across Israel, according to the Defense Ministry. This system utilizes laser technology to intercept a variety of aerial threats, including drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars. Iron Beam is designed to offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional interceptor systems, reducing reliance on expensive munitions. The system is now operational at scale, marking a significant advancement in Israeli air defense capabilities.
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