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Trump Urges GOP to Redraw Maps Ahead of Midterms, Even If It Delays Elections
Trump said he wants maps redrawn to help Republicans “receive more than 20 House Seats in the upcoming Midterms!”
VA Reportedly Launched Probes Into Workers Who Attended Vigil for Alex Pretti
The department evidently emailed one employee a photo of her attending a vigil for the VA nurse killed by DHS.
House Democrat Introduces Bill to End Lifetime Supreme Court Tenures
“Faith in the court depends on its legitimacy as a fair and independent institution,” said Rep. Johnny Olszewski.
Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes
The budget reconciliation process opens the door to an even stronger GOP monopoly on congressional power.
Trump’s Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can’t Run for a Third Term
At a Senate Judiciary hearing, all four nominees refused to confirm the Constitution bars a third Trump presidency.
On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War “Seditious”
Polling shows more than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran.
Transportation Sec Claims Gas Prices Will Drop Fast, Contradicting Fed Reports
Duffy’s comments come as Trump has described complaints on affordability as a “line of bullshit.”
Warren Catches Hegseth Contradicting Himself on Alleged Military Stock Trading
Hegseth’s second day of congressional hearings was also interrupted by a protester who called him a war criminal.
New Poll Shows Americans Reject Trump’s Plans to Redesign Washington, DC
The poll also found that a plan to place Trump's name on US currency is deeply unpopular.