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Trump Relishes in MSNBC’s Firing of Joy Reid, Making False Claims of “Fake News”
Trump frequently peddles baseless accusations of “fake news” against media that criticizes him.
Yosemite Workers Unfurl Upside-Down US Flag to Protest Trump Job Cuts
An American flag that is displayed upside-down is regarded as a sign of dire distress.
Trump’s SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Delivering Victory to Crypto Giants
Coinbase spent heavily on the 2024 election and donated a million dollars to Trump's inauguration.
Musk Waves Chainsaw, Bannon Gives Fascist-Style Salute During CPAC
The annual CPAC event was held just outside of Washington, DC this past weekend.
Judge in Eric Adams Case Refuses to Let Trump’s DOJ Immediately Drop Charges
A former Trump official has alleged the NYC mayor's case was dropped in a quid pro quo with the administration.
Judge Halts Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders Targeting Federal Contractors
In a setback for Trump's anti-DEI purge, a judge said the orders would “likely” be found to violate the First Amendment.
Poll: 6 in 10 Americans Think Trump Hasn’t Done Enough to Address Rising Costs
A majority of Americans are also pessimistic or afraid of what's to come over the next four years of Trump's term.
Trump’s Executive Orders Build Toward Dictatorial “Unitary Executive” Power
The president’s power grab over federal agencies is the latest example of his use of the controversial legal theory.
Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Lead the FBI
Among his many controversies, Patel authored a book in 2022 that included what critics have called an “enemies list.”
Senate Republicans Signal Intent to Slash Medicaid Funding in Upcoming Budget
Republicans rejected a series of Democratic amendments aimed at preventing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.