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North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP “Bloodless Coup” Ballot Purge
Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin is challenging some 65,000 votes in his bid to overturn his opponent's narrow win.
Another DC Plane Collision Puts Trump and Musk’s FAA Cuts in the Spotlight
The administration has fired key employees and threatened to cancel major contracts, making plane crashes more likely.
House Passes Bill Limiting Judges’ Ability to Place Injunctions on Trump Orders
Republicans are blasting injunctions placed on Trump, but celebrated such orders on Democratic presidents in the past.
Reports: Federal Workers Fear DOGE May Be Spying on Them With AI Technology
One source said DOGE is monitoring EPA communications that may be perceived as hostile to Trump or Musk.
Adam Schiff Says Trump Should Face Insider Trading Inquiry Amid Tariff Actions
“Who in the administration knew about Trump's latest tariff flip flop ahead of time?” Schiff asked.
Poll Shows 7 in 10 Don’t Want Trump to Run for Third Term
Trump has frequently quipped about defying presidential term limits, including as recently as last month.
After Uproar, Social Security Administration Walks Back Phone Service Cuts
Many celebrated but also noted that organized resistance must continue as Social Security remains in the crosshairs.
Fetterman Joins GOP in Voting to Confirm Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
Huckabee once said that he believes there’s “really no such thing as a Palestinian.”
Musk Stands to Get Even Richer as Trump Calls for $1 Trillion Pentagon Budget
Silicon Valley militarists don’t need to lobby this administration because they’re embedded in it, says William Hartung.
Trump-Appointed Judge Says Administration Can’t Block AP From White House Events
Access restrictions to the White House “must be reasonable and not viewpoint based,” the judge ruled.