Politics

Key Takeaways Raw Power Play: Newsom and California Democrats are ditching their own independent redistricting commission to ram through a map that could flip five GOP seats. Targeting Conservatives: Republicans like Kevin Kiley and Darrell Issa are being forced into bluer...

Key Takeaways Trump Chooses Peace Over Ceasefire: President Trump reversed his initial push for a ceasefire after meeting with Vladimir Putin, insisting only a full peace agreement will end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy Left on Defense: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arriving...

Key Takeaways Historic Deregulation: The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) cuts decades of bureaucratic red tape, eliminating one-third of non-essential contracting requirements. Boost for Small Business: Streamlined rules open the door for small businesses and innovators who’ve long been sidelined by Washington’s outdated procurement...

Key Takeaways Election Integrity First: Trump announced plans to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterms, arguing that paper ballots ensure accuracy and transparency. Fiscally Responsible Reform: The president slammed expensive voting machines, highlighting that watermarked paper...

Key Takeaways Peace Requires Strength: Vance told U.S. and U.K. troops that America’s unmatched military power is what allows Trump to negotiate peace deals from a position of strength, not weakness. Troops Provide Leverage: According to Vance, world leaders know any...

Key Takeaways: Accountability at the VA: The PRO Veterans Act requires quarterly briefings on budget shortfalls, limits excessive incentives for senior VA executives, and creates the Veterans Experience Office to improve services. Focus on Veterans’ Health: The ACES Act mandates a...

Key Takeaways: Sharpton’s Accusations: Al Sharpton accused President Trump of “race-baiting” for deploying the National Guard and taking federal control of D.C.’s police, despite mounting public safety concerns. Trump’s Crime Crackdown: The president defended his decision, citing rampant gang violence, assaults,...

Key Takeaways: Trump Takes Charge of D.C. Safety: President Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to combat violent crime and homelessness. Schumer Draws a Hard...

Key Takeaways Historic Claim Processing: VA processed over 2.52 million disability claims by August 8, smashing last year’s record and doing it nearly two months early. Backlog Slashed Under Trump: The backlog of veterans waiting for benefits has dropped 37% since...

Key Takeaways Historic Setting with Symbolism: The summit will take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, a location that nods to the U.S. purchase of Alaska from Russia 158 years ago—underscoring America’s strategic and historical advantage. Testing the Waters for...