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Trump Doubles Down on VA Reform, Signs PRO Veterans and ACES Acts

Keely Compson
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Trump Doubles Down on VA Reform, Signs PRO Veterans and ACES Acts

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 comprehensive study on cancer rates among aircrew veterans, ensuring health policies are based on solid scientific data.
  • Action Over Rhetoric: President Trump continues delivering on his promise to put veterans first, passing laws that improve transparency, efficiency, and care within the VA.

President Donald J. Trump signed two major bipartisan wins for America’s heroes on Thursday, further cementing his commitment to strengthening the VA and delivering for veterans who’ve earned every benefit they receive.

The PRO Veterans Act of 2025 forces transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs by requiring quarterly briefings on budget shortfalls. No more surprise “we’re out of money” moments — taxpayers and veterans deserve to know where the dollars go. The bill also reins in excessive incentives for certain VA Senior Executive Service employees, ensuring the focus stays on serving veterans, not padding bureaucratic paychecks. Plus, it establishes the Veterans Experience Office to streamline services and improve customer care — a move straight out of the private sector playbook.

The ACES Act of 2025 takes on a pressing health concern by mandating a comprehensive study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on cancer rates among veterans who served as aircrew in fixed-wing aircraft. This is about facts, not guesswork, and will help the VA better understand — and respond to — the health risks faced by these service members.

Trump promised to put veterans first. On August 14, 2025, he proved it again — with action, not just words.

Sharpton Throws Race Card Like It’s a Career Move — Again

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Sharpton Throws Race Card Like It’s a Career Move — Again

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, and lawlessness in the capital, promising not to let criminals “overtake” the city.
  • Political Spin vs. Public Safety: While Sharpton frames the move as targeting black-led cities, Trump’s supporters see it as restoring law and order for all residents, especially the communities most affected by violent crime.

MSNBC’s favorite race-card dealer, Al Sharpton, is at it again—this time accusing President Donald J. Trump of “race-baiting” for taking decisive action to restore order in Washington, D.C.

On “Chris Jansing Reports,” Sharpton claimed Trump’s federal takeover of the D.C. Metropolitan Police and deployment of the National Guard was aimed at “black mayors,” despite the president’s clear message that the move is about public safety, not political optics. “The data says that crime and violent crime has gone down in Washington,” Sharpton insisted, before pivoting to January 6 talking points.

He continued, “There are many cities in between Washington and Chicago, Washington and Oakland. He only chose the black ones. So, it is clear what he’s trying to do: he’s trying to race-bait. His own base is very concerned about Epstein. So what do you do? You go throw your base red meat. Let’s go back into race, all the blacks are breaking crime, breaking the law, we need to go in. It’s race-baiting. I think that what he has done is disgraceful, and it puts people under siege unnecessarily.”

Sharpton added, “It’s a misuse of law enforcement people. Yes, where there’s crime, we need to support those criminals being subject to the law. The majority of the people in Washington are black, their victims are black. We’re not making excuses for criminals, but he did on January 6. And why should we trust his judgment when the data shows different?”

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Of course, Sharpton conveniently ignores the reality on the ground—residents and businesses in D.C. have been hammered by violent assaults, carjackings, and lawlessness. Trump made it clear: “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals… and we’re not going to let it happen anymore.”

Sharpton’s attempt to frame this as an attack on black communities rings hollow when you consider that most of the victims of violent crime in these cities are themselves black. Protecting law-abiding citizens from predators is not “race-baiting”—it’s leadership.

And let’s be honest: Democrats spent years cheering on soft-on-crime policies that turned America’s once-great cities into dangerous playgrounds for criminals. Now that Trump is putting the hammer down, they’re scrambling to spin it as something sinister.

While Sharpton plays identity politics, Trump is focused on results—restoring law, order, and safety in the nation’s capital. That’s not controversial. That’s common sense.

Schumer Vows to Block Federal Takeover of D.C. Police

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Schumer Vows to Block Federal Takeover of D.C. Police

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 Line: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to “fight tooth and nail” against any congressional extension of Trump’s authority, framing the move as political theater.
  • Republicans Rally Behind the Crackdown: GOP leaders like Rep. Byron Donalds are aligning with Trump’s law-and-order push, introducing legislation to address rising crime in the nation’s capital.

Senate Democrats are making it crystal clear — they want no part of President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police force. On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) flat-out rejected the idea of extending Trump’s 30-day emergency control over the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, calling it “a distraction” and vowing to “fight him tooth and nail.”

Schumer’s comments came on The Parnas Perspective podcast, where he not only opposed Trump’s law-and-order push but bizarrely pivoted to Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies. “He’s afraid of Epstein… and we are not going to give up on Epstein,” Schumer said, in what can only be described as a political non sequitur.

Parnas asked Schumer, “Have you heard, do you think that he’s going to end up going to Congress, because he can’t revoke complete home rule authority for D.C. without actually going to Congress first. He can’t even extend this past 30 days without going to you all first. Have you heard that that’s what he plans on doing, and if he went to Congress and said, “You know what, there’s this crime emergency, we need the National Guard out there longer. We need to take over Washington, DC,” would you grant it?”

“No fucking way. We’ll fight him tooth and nail. And right now, as you said, he can only do it for 30 days or now I guess it’s 26 or 27, whatever. And he needs to get Congress to approve it, and not only are we not going to approve it,” Schumer replied, “but… there are some Republicans who don’t like it either. This is, again, just a distraction. He’s afraid of Epstein, he’s afraid of all that, and we are not going to give up on Epstein.”

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Trump, for his part, isn’t shy about why he’s stepping in. “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people, and we’re not going to let it happen anymore,” he declared. The president invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, putting the MPD under federal command and deploying the National Guard after a high-profile assault on Edward Coristine, a prominent DOGE member known as “Big Balls.”

Democrats tried to mock Trump on social media with a map circling the White House labeled “home base of criminals.” But Republicans like Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) are backing the crackdown, reintroducing his D.C. CRIMES Act to combat violent crime and homelessness in the capital.

This fight isn’t just about D.C. — it’s about whether America’s seat of power will be run for the safety of its citizens or for the comfort of career politicians. And if Trump’s track record is any indicator, he’s betting on law and order every time.

Newsom in PANIC MODE – Warns of Trump 2028 (WATCH)

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Newsom in PANIC MODE – Warns of Trump 2028 (WATCH)

Key Takeaways:

  • Political Power Play: Newsom’s November 4 special election is aimed at protecting California’s congressional seats while GOP-led states redraw their own maps.
  • Fear as a Strategy: The governor claims Trump could run for a third term—an unproven assertion clearly designed to energize his base.
  • Gerrymander Hypocrisy: While accusing Republicans of manipulating maps, Newsom pushes his own mid-decade redistricting to secure Democrat dominance.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is at it again—this time using a taxpayer-funded soapbox to throw a political Hail Mary against President Donald Trump. Speaking Thursday at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, Newsom announced a special statewide election for November 4 to push through a mid-decade redistricting plan. His stated mission? Protect California’s congressional clout. The real goal? Cement Democrat control while crying “gerrymandering” at red states.

Newsom accused Trump of plotting to “manipulate the electoral map” and even suggested the President could be angling for a third term—an outlandish claim designed to scare his base into action. “Wake up, America,” Newsom warned. “You will not have a country if he rigs this election… I wasn’t exaggerating when I said that. I received in the mail a Trump 2028 hat.”

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The TDS is real in this one.

Of course, California’s special election is a direct response to GOP-led states like Texas, Florida, and Ohio drawing maps that better reflect their voter base. Newsom calls it “anti-American.” Conservatives call it democracy.

His swipe at Trump—calling him “the most corrupt president in history” who practices “crony capitalism”—is rich coming from the governor of a state drowning in regulations, hemorrhaging businesses, and dependent on tech oligarch cash.

While Newsom frames his plan as “protecting democracy,” it looks more like a political stunt to shore up Democrat power ahead of 2026. The irony? He’s fighting gerrymandering… by gerrymandering.

From Empty Shelves to Full Stockpiles: Trump Rebuilds SAPIR with New EO

Keely Compson
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From Empty Shelves to Full Stockpiles: Trump Rebuilds SAPIR with New EO

Key Takeaways:

  • America-First Medicine Policy: Trump’s executive order prioritizes U.S.-made pharmaceutical ingredients to protect national security and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
  • Rebuilding the Reserve: The Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR) will be filled with a six-month supply of critical drug components, reversing Biden-era neglect.
  • Stronger, Safer Supply Chains: By reducing reliance on foreign suppliers — especially adversaries like China — the plan safeguards America’s health system against global disruptions.

President Donald Trump has issued a bold new executive order to restore America’s pharmaceutical independence — and it’s a direct rebuke to the Biden-era failure to secure our medical supply chains.

During Trump’s first term, his administration launched the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR) to stockpile the raw materials needed to make essential medicines. The logic was simple: APIs are cheaper, last longer, and make us less dependent on foreign adversaries like China. But under Biden, that vision withered — domestic API production stalled, procurement flatlined, and the SAPIR was left nearly empty.

Now, Trump is putting the plan back in overdrive. Within 30 days, federal health officials must identify roughly 26 critical drugs vital to national security and health, then find the funds to stockpile a six-month supply of their APIs — prioritizing U.S.-made sources. The existing SAPIR repository will be readied within 120 days, with a second facility proposed within the year.

“Government purchases of APIs can encourage more domestic production,” the order states — signaling a pro-growth, America-first approach that pairs national security with industrial revival.

This initiative also scraps the globalist complacency of past administrations. By prioritizing American manufacturing, hardening supply chains, and keeping critical medicine production inside our borders, Trump is once again delivering on his promise: America will never be held hostage by foreign suppliers when it comes to the health of her people.

This is strategic decoupling at its finest — strong economics, stronger security, and a win for American exceptionalism.

Trump Admin Crushes VA Backlog, Expands Care Access

Keely Compson
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Trump Admin Crushes VA Backlog, Expands Care Access

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 January 20, reversing the 24% increase under Biden.
  • Major Reforms and Savings: From opening new clinics and expanding after-hours care to ending DEI spending and recovering $106 million in duplicate billing, the Trump VA is delivering results with efficiency and accountability.

The Department of Veterans Affairs just shattered records — and it’s happening under President Trump’s watch.

In FY24, VA processed a staggering 2,517,519 disability benefits claims, only to blow past that record in FY25 with 2,524,115 claims issued by August 8 — nearly two months before year-end. Even better, the backlog of veterans waiting for benefits has plunged 37% since Trump returned to office, reversing the 24% spike that occurred during the Biden years.

July marked the first time VA completed over 300,000 claims in a single month, and they’re processing them 17.8% faster than last year despite a 10% increase in incoming claims. “Under President Trump, VA is making major improvements to better serve Veterans,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins.

The reforms go far beyond paperwork. Since January 20, VA has:

  • Opened 16 new healthcare clinics nationwide.
  • Offered nearly 1 million after-hours appointments.
  • Pumped $800 million into facility upgrades.
  • Streamlined access to non-VA care.
  • Fixed survivor benefit delays.
  • Restarted the stalled electronic health record system.

Trump’s VA also ended DEI spending, recovered $106 million in duplicate billings, brought tens of thousands of employees back to the office, and phased out gender dysphoria treatments — calling it a long-overdue common-sense move.

Bottom line: This is what happens when government focuses on results instead of political theater. Veterans are finally getting the service they earned — faster, better, and with accountability back in the driver’s seat.

America Sets the Terms: Trump-Putin Talks Land on U.S. Soil

Keely Compson
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America Sets the Terms: Trump-Putin Talks Land on U.S. Soil

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 Peace: Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a “feel-out meeting,” signaling a no-nonsense approach to quickly gauge whether negotiations with Russia over Ukraine have real potential.
  • Zelenskyy Left Out In-Person: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join virtually, as Trump focuses on direct talks with Putin to explore possible territorial agreements and end the war on America’s terms.

President Donald Trump will host Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, marking their first face-to-face meeting of Trump’s second term. The choice of location is no accident—Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire 158 years ago, and the symbolism isn’t lost on either side.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that this is a “feel-out meeting” and “not a concession” to Putin. The goal: determine quickly if peace talks over Russia’s war in Ukraine have any real shot.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn’t on the in-person guest list, and Trump didn’t beat around the bust as to why. “He’s been there for 3½ years—nothing happened,” Trump said, pointing to stalled progress in previous talks. Zelenskyy, along with Vice President JD Vance and European leaders, will instead join virtually on Wednesday.

Zelenskyy’s position remains firm—no surrender of territory Russia has illegally annexed. But Trump has signaled that some form of territorial swap could be on the table. “It’s very complicated,” he said, walking back his campaign-trail promise to end the war in “24 hours” but maintaining that a resolution is within reach.

If successful, this Anchorage summit could mark a historic shift—leveraging American strength, strategic negotiation, and a reminder that under Trump, the U.S. doesn’t just play the game… it sets the terms.

Texas Dems Get Public Smackdown From Unlikely Source — Dr. Phil.

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Texas Dems Get Public Smackdown From Unlikely Source — Dr. Phil.

Key Takeaways

  • Dr. Phil Slams the Walkout: The TV icon condemned Texas Democrats for fleeing the state to block a GOP redistricting vote, calling the move hypocritical and urging Governor Abbott to arrest them.
  • Republicans Move to Enforce Accountability: The Texas House approved arrest warrants, Abbott ordered state police to act, and Sen. Cornyn enlisted FBI help, citing potential bribery law violations.
  • Hypocrisy on Gerrymandering: The lawmakers’ flight to Illinois — one of the most gerrymandered states in America — undercut their argument and fueled bipartisan criticism, including from Democratic strategist Doug Schoen.

On Monday’s episode of “The Real Story,” the talk-show legend took aim at the dozens of Texas House Democrats who bolted to Illinois in a stunt to block a quorum on a new congressional map that could hand Republicans as many as five extra seats.

“I’m not a political scientist. I cannot debate the pros and cons of gerrymandering. But here’s what I do know: Democrats are making a mockery of themselves and the system,” Dr. Phil said. “Governor Abbott should arrest them all. Even if you’re a hardcore Democrat, we can’t allow or reward this bad behavior. These people were elected to do a job.”

Abbott apparently agrees. The Texas House passed a motion to issue arrest warrants for the missing lawmakers on Aug. 4, and the governor ordered state police to bring them in. Attorney General Ken Paxton backed the move, and Sen. John Cornyn even enlisted the FBI to help track them down, citing possible violations of state bribery laws.

The kicker? They fled to Illinois — one of the most gerrymandered states in the country — while whining about gerrymandering in Texas.

Even Democratic strategist Doug Schoen called the move political malpractice, saying it “sends a terrible message” to swing voters.

As Dr. Phil bluntly put it: “If you’re an elected leader, treat yourself and others with dignity and respect. Do your job… and don’t be a hypocrite about it.”

That’s straight talk — and Texas voters will remember it.

Boots on the Ground: Trump Deploys 800 National Guard Troops to the Capital

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Boots on the Ground: Trump Deploys 800 National Guard Troops to the Capital

Key Takeaways:

Direct Federal Action: President Trump federalized the Metropolitan Police Department and mobilized 800 National Guard troops to assist in crowd control, perimeter security, and law enforcement support in D.C.

Law Enforcement Backing: The D.C. Police Union supports the move, citing over 800 officer vacancies and restrictive local laws that prevent holding criminals accountable.

Mixed Public Response: While Mayor Muriel Bowser calls the action an “authoritarian push,” many residents acknowledge crime remains a concern and agree prosecution—not just police presence—is key to lasting safety.

President Donald Trump is putting muscle behind his promise to restore law and order in the nation’s capital, mobilizing 800 National Guard troops to assist law enforcement in D.C. The deployment—now underway—follows his executive order federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department and directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to call in reinforcements as needed.

Guard members are taking on crowd management, perimeter control, and security duties, bolstering a police force that’s been struggling with over 800 officer vacancies. “If they want to give us 1,000 National Guard members and 500 federal agents to help us do our job, we’ll take it,” said Greggory Pemberton, chairman of the D.C. Police Union, underscoring the manpower gap and soft-on-crime policies from the City Council that make enforcement an uphill battle.

While D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser decried the move as an “authoritarian push,” many residents acknowledge crime remains a serious concern. Even some Democrats agree that without prosecution and accountability—especially for juvenile offenders—no amount of short-term surge will fix the problem.

Trump’s plan sends a clear message: America’s capital will not be left to lawlessness. Whether it’s federal assets, tourists, or residents, this operation is designed to deliver immediate results—proof that when local leadership fails, Washington still has a Commander-in-Chief willing to act.

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