Category: Politics
Trump Moves to Deploy Guard Troops in Portland Amid Legal and Political Clash
President Donald Trump sent 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland to safeguard immigration enforcement sites and fight “domestic terrorists.” He said on social media that Portland was “war ravaged” and under threat, ordering “full force, if necessary.” State and municipal politicians immediately opposed the deployment as unconstitutional, unnecessary, and political. In a Department of…
Are Sherrill – Ciattarelli Debates a Waste of Time? Experts Clash.
The first major debate in New Jersey’s governor’s race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill has sparked a bigger question: are these debates even useful anymore? Two top political experts, Democrat Julie Roginsky and Republican Mike DuHaime, have completely different answers.While discussing the debate, they also clashed on several national issues from President…
Karl Rove Warns Government Shutdown Could Deepen Public Distrust in Washington
As Congress hurries to avert a government shutdown, GOP strategist Karl Rove has made a grim prediction about who could suffer the most politically. Both Republicans and Democrats are trading blame before next week’s spending deadline, but Rove says the true loss will be public faith in their leaders. Rove compared current politics to shutdowns…
Springsteen’s Warning: ‘Trash Heap of History’ Remark Moves from Stage to Screen
Bruce Springsteen said in a recent Time magazine interview that President Donald Trump “would be consigned to the trash heap of history” if Congress had performed properly. The rock star used bold language to characterize a hazardous time for American democracy, showing how outspoken artists still shape political discourse. In Manchester this spring, Springsteen labeled…
Jimmy Kimmel Doubles Down on Trump Criticism in Return Monologue After Suspension
After returning from suspension, Jimmy Kimmel addressed Trump’s fresh comments in his second monologue. Shortly after returning to ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Jimmy Kimmel addressed Trump’s attacks. Kimmel saw Trump’s Truth Social post Wednesday night accusing ABC of deceiving the White House by canceling Kimmel’s show. Trump criticized the network for reintroducing the comedy and…
Bridgegate Lawsuit Weakens as Nearly Half of Plaintiffs Withdraw Claims
After a decade, the civil battle over the George Washington Bridge’s planned lane closures is unraveling. Attorneys and observers are wondering if the case will survive after nearly half of the plaintiffs left. Politically motivated lane closures into Fort Lee by state officials started the drama. Because of that decision, commuters were stuck for hours…
Republicans Push to Honor Charlie Kirk with Commemorative U.S. Coin
Republican senators want to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s influence on American politics and culture with a coin. According to Texas Representative August Pfluger and Arizona Representative Abe Hamadeh, the U.S. Treasury should produce 400,000 silver dollar coins with Kirk’s likeness and “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The suggestion follows weeks after Turning Point…
Trump’s Flub in New Jersey Race Raises Questions Over Tone and Tactics
Former President Donald Trump recently criticized New Jersey’s heated gubernatorial election by calling Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill “Mike Sherrill.” This lapse occurred in a post about a new survey that had Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Sherrill tied for the state’s top job. Trump accused Sherrill of supporting “men playing in women’s sports” and “transgender…
Archives’ Accidental Release of Sherrill Military Records Shakes New Jersey Governor’s Race
New Jersey’s heated governor’s race took a surprising turn when the National Archives accidentally gave Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill’s mostly unredacted service records to a Republican opponent’s ally. The disclosure has prompted accusations of political weaponization of federal records and calls for a full investigation. Sherrill’s Social Security number, home location, performance evaluations, life insurance,…
Trump Swaps Biden Portrait for Autopen Image in New White House Display
President Donald Trump has installed a “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing Colonnade and replaced former President Joe Biden’s portrait with a photo of an autopen signing his name in a bold and provocative move. This symbolic gesture challenges Biden’s authority and raises questions about his decisions. In the newly disclosed exhibit, gold-framed…