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Trump May Invoke Insurrection Act to Override Courts That Block His National Guard Orders
“If I had to enact it, I’d do it,” Trump told reporters on Monday.
White House Plan Could Eliminate Age as Factor for Social Security Eligibility
Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought.
Government Shutdown Gives Trump Yet Another Opportunity to Expand His Power
Project 2025 architect Russell Vought wants to seize the shutdown to further slash spending with mass federal layoffs.
Illinois Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
Americans “should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military," the lawsuit states.
Judge Blocks Trump From Sending National Guard Troops to Oregon — for Now
Gavin Newsom had challenged an order to send California troops, and warned that the US is on the “brink of martial law.”
Trump Shares Meme Calling Dems the Party of “Hate, Evil and Satan”
Trump has shared vitriolic and racist social media posts targeting Democratic leaders during the government shutdown.
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff and His Sons Blur Lines Between Profit and Politics
Reporter Debra Kamin outlines the ethically dubious deals the Middle East envoy and his family are involved with.
Indigenous-Led Movement Against Austerity Is Gaining Momentum in Ecuador
Indigenous protesters have been demonstrating and shutting down highways since Noboa lifted Ecuador’s diesel subsidies.
Trump and Key Project 2025 Architect Use Shutdown to Target Democrats
The OMB director is already withholding congressionally appropriated funds for projects in blue cities and states.
Trump Signs Executive Order Promising Response to Attacks on Qatar
The order disregards the process of passing a treaty into law — including Senate approval.
Trump Is Using Government Websites to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown
Polling shows that more Americans blame Republicans than Democrats for the shutdown.
Israel Has a New $6M Plan to Flood Gen Z Platforms With Pro-Israel Content
A firm led by a former Trump campaign manager will manage AI frameworks to make them more Israel-friendly.
Louisiana Governor Wants to Deploy National Guard to State’s “Urban Centers”
Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to deploy troops in Louisiana is “immoral and unnecessary,” a local activist said.