President Trump urges Republican unity to pass his “big, beautiful bill,” claiming it will cut taxes for all Americans. However, analysis reveals the bill will raise taxes on those earning under $30,000 annually while significantly cutting taxes for millionaires. The legislation faces internal GOP opposition due to concerns over Medicaid cuts and the slow repeal of Inflation Reduction Act provisions. Despite these flaws, the party appears determined to push the bill through Congress, prioritizing the president’s agenda over the financial well-being of working-class Americans.
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Vladimir Putin rejected a 22-point peace plan presented by the US, Ukraine, and European partners. This decision, communicated to US special envoy Steve Witkoff on May 8th, prompted the postponement of planned meetings between Witkoff and Putin. The plan, discussed extensively by Ukrainian and US officials including Andrii Yermak and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, included a proposed 30-day ceasefire. The rejection follows a joint statement from four European leaders urging a ceasefire and threatening further sanctions if Russia refused.
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Rep. Don Bacon confirmed a one-day pause in U.S. cyber operations against Russia in February 2024, during ongoing peace negotiations, contradicting previous Pentagon denials. This pause, while typical during diplomatic efforts, was described by sources as lacking specificity in its directive. The Pentagon’s subsequent statement denying any such pause has been criticized as misleading, highlighting a pattern of the department bypassing traditional media outlets and attacking critical reporting. Bacon’s testimony marks the first on-the-record acknowledgment of the directive.
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Chinese-made power inverters, widely used in Western solar farms and wind turbine infrastructure, have been found to contain covert cellular radios acting as potential “kill switches.” These devices, discovered during routine security checks, could remotely disable the inverters, causing widespread blackouts. The discovery raises serious national security concerns regarding potential Chinese control over critical energy infrastructure in the US and Europe. This capability could be deployed during geopolitical conflict.
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The preferential treatment afforded Afrikaner refugees starkly contrasts with the prolonged suffering of other refugees whose resettlement, already approved under President Biden, has been deliberately stalled by the Trump administration. This delay, despite a court order to resume resettlement, highlights the administration’s blatant disregard for these approved refugees. In contrast, Afrikaners benefited from a swift resettlement process facilitated by a Trump executive order, completed within months. This disparity exposes the hypocrisy and cruelty inherent in the administration’s immigration policies.
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Recently implemented Social Security anti-fraud measures, applied only to phone-based claims, identified a negligible 0.0018% rate of potentially improper claims—far below prior estimates of fraud. These measures, however, caused significant delays in benefit processing, contradicting claims by President Trump and Elon Musk of widespread fraud within the system. This low fraud rate undermines narratives suggesting a need for drastic Social Security reforms and supports concerns that these measures are a pretext for benefit reductions. The resulting delays in benefit disbursement have drawn sharp criticism from senators such as Elizabeth Warren and Patty Murray.
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A resurfaced 1990 Barbara Walters interview with Donald Trump reveals a consistent pattern of behavior. Walters directly challenged Trump’s claims of business success, citing information from his bankers contradicting his narrative of financial triumph. Trump attempted to deflect these accusations, but Walters resolutely presented evidence of his financial struggles, particularly concerning the Plaza Hotel. The resurfaced clip highlights Trump’s long-standing tendency to deny criticism and portray himself in a positive light, even in the face of contradictory evidence. This interview foreshadows Trump’s later behavior and rhetoric.
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Three therapists consulted by HuffPost deemed former President Trump’s online comment about Taylor Swift’s appearance to be strikingly immature, sexist, and reminiscent of bullying behavior often seen in children. His impulsive and emotionally charged statement, they argued, exemplified a lack of self-awareness and disregard for social norms expected of a public figure. This behavior, characterized as “protective puffing” and egocentric thinking, reduces a successful woman to superficial attributes and normalizes the devaluation of women’s worth. The therapists concluded that Trump’s actions, far from being merely playful banter, constitute a form of public bullying that sets a detrimental example.
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Mexican authorities accuse MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids for commercial gain in a recent video, despite having a filming permit. While permission was granted to film at the archaeological sites, the permit did not allow for-profit use, which the video, viewed over 60 million times, is alleged to have violated through product advertising. Mexico is seeking compensation and investigating the permit’s issuance, citing false assertions within the video and unauthorized use of heritage site imagery for commercial purposes. The government emphasizes its commitment to protecting its cultural heritage while also promoting tourism.
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