A recent survey conducted by The Times revealed American voters view President Trump’s actions to arrest and deport immigrants as his most significant achievement. While nearly half of respondents graded Trump’s second term positively, they also identified inflation as the most pressing issue. The poll highlighted widespread concern over Trump’s tariff policy, with a majority believing it will negatively impact the country’s prosperity, and overall job performance approval has declined slightly. Interestingly, support for a third party led by Elon Musk is low, and his popularity has decreased since leaving the administration.
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In response to a Supreme Court decision, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a memo outlining plans to revoke citizenship from children born to immigrants, including those with temporary legal status. The memo envisions federal review of parents’ documentation, potentially in hospitals, to determine a newborn’s citizenship status. The plan would deny citizenship to children of immigrants who are “unlawfully present,” potentially rendering them deportable, and also includes children of those with lawful but temporary presence, such as visa holders and Dreamers. This policy change would necessitate intrusive federal involvement and create a caste-based system, putting ICE agents in maternity wards and potentially deporting babies.
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President Donald Trump is set to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test, originally established in 1966, aiming to encourage healthy, active lifestyles among American schoolchildren. The program, which was modified in 2012 to prioritize individual health, will be re-launched alongside the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and will be overseen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A Presidential Fitness Award will also be developed by the council. The event at the White House will include several prominent athletes, some of whom have faced controversy, reflecting Trump’s personal interest in sports and his vision for the future of sports and fitness in America.
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev provoked a sharp rebuke from Donald Trump after mocking Trump’s ultimatum to Russia regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. Medvedev, comparing Trump to his political rival, warned against escalating tensions and suggested Trump’s threats were leading the countries toward war. In response, Trump labeled Medvedev a “failed president,” criticizing his comments as dangerous. The spat stemmed from Trump’s earlier threat to impose tariffs on Russia if a deal to end the war was not reached within a specified timeframe.
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Following the nomination of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, warnings of an exodus of wealthy residents and businesses began to circulate, with figures like Bill Ackman threatening to fund an opponent. Despite these threats, studies have shown that high-earner outmigration from New York has not increased, and those who do leave often relocate to other high-tax states. However, the article acknowledges the potential for capital flight and disinvestment if progressive policies threaten the interests of the wealthy, highlighting the power dynamic where the interests of elites can undermine the democratic will of the people. Ultimately, it argues that the current system requires catering to the anxieties of the ultrarich, a situation that is not befitting a democracy.
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The former president dismissed the ongoing investigation as “old news” and a scam orchestrated by Democrats. He suggested that if any damaging information existed, it would have been released before the election. Trump’s remarks coincided with the push to declassify and share the classified annex to John Durham’s 2023 report on the FBI’s investigations with the Senate Judiciary Committee. However, given the prior legal outcomes of the report, any new revelations are considered unlikely to expose a vast conspiracy.
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The family of Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, has urged former President Trump not to consider clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell. Giuffre’s family expressed shock at Trump’s acknowledgement of her being “stolen” from his Mar-a-Lago club and questioned his awareness of Epstein and Maxwell’s criminal actions. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking charges. The family stated that any leniency towards Maxwell would be a “travesty of justice.”
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In a recent development, the FBI director has revealed the discovery of thousands of documents related to the 2016 investigation into Donald Trump’s Russia ties. These sensitive papers were allegedly found in “burn bags” slated for destruction within a secret room at FBI headquarters, according to reports. The discovery, amplified by pro-Trump voices, suggests a potential cover-up. This revelation follows claims of a secret room at the FBI’s headquarters, originally made by Kash Patel, who has a history of promoting conspiracy theories.
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Senator Josh Hawley has proposed the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, which would provide $600 tax rebates to Americans, specifically targeting “Trump blue-collar voters” and excluding “Biden voters.” The rebates would be funded by tariff revenues, with income-based phase-outs. Critics point out that the tariffs that fund the rebate would increase consumer costs. The plan mirrors previous stimulus checks, with some questioning its potential inflationary impact and the benefit of the rebate.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Trump Attacks Putin Ally Over “Sleepy Joe” Comparison
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev provoked a sharp rebuke from Donald Trump after mocking Trump’s ultimatum to Russia regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. Medvedev, comparing Trump to his political rival, warned against escalating tensions and suggested Trump’s threats were leading the countries toward war. In response, Trump labeled Medvedev a “failed president,” criticizing his comments as dangerous. The spat stemmed from Trump’s earlier threat to impose tariffs on Russia if a deal to end the war was not reached within a specified timeframe.
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