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Wright Warns of “Bigger Ramifications” as Shutdown Halts Nuclear Projects

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Wright Warns of “Bigger Ramifications” as Shutdown Halts Nuclear Projects

Key Takeaways:

  • Shutdown Stalls Modernization: Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the prolonged Democrat-led shutdown has forced furloughs of nuclear weapons contractors, delaying vital modernization work.
  • National Security Warning: Wright cautioned that if the shutdown continues, the U.S. risks “bigger ramifications” to its ability to maintain global military dominance.
  • Trump’s Focus on Strength: Wright reaffirmed President Trump’s commitment to keeping America secure through strong defense and energy independence, calling the Democrats’ inaction “deeply irresponsible.”

Energy Secretary Chris Wright didn’t hold back Sunday, slamming Democrats for dragging out the government shutdown and jeopardizing America’s national security. Speaking on “The Sunday Briefing,” Wright said the shutdown has forced the Trump administration to furlough key nuclear weapons contractors, halting work on modernization projects critical to U.S. defense.

“It’s deeply irresponsible to see the Democrats run this more than a month now,” Wright said. “We ran out of budget gymnastics we could play, and we have to start furloughing workers who are developing our next-generation nuclear weapons and nuclear stockpile.”

Wright made clear that America’s existing arsenal remains secure, but warned that the longer the shutdown continues, the greater the damage to modernization efforts designed to keep the U.S. ahead of its adversaries. “Bigger ramifications in slowing down the modernizing of our nuclear stockpile,” he explained, calling the situation “very frustrating and angering.”

President Trump has made rebuilding America’s military and energy dominance a central pillar of his agenda, from revitalizing domestic energy production to restarting nuclear weapons testing to ensure technological superiority. Wright underscored that commitment: “Is he passionate about keeping us in the lead militarily? Absolutely he is.”

The message was unmistakable: while Democrats play politics, the Trump administration is focused on protecting America’s future. Every day the shutdown drags on, Wright warned, puts America’s defense edge—and countless skilled jobs—at risk. It’s time for Congress to stop the political theater and put the nation’s security back on track.

Trump Marks Native American Heritage Month with Action and Appreciation

Keely Compson
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Trump Marks Native American Heritage Month with Action and Appreciation

Key Takeaways:

  • Honoring Heritage: President Trump praised Native Americans for their lasting impact on America’s history, culture, and freedom, calling their contributions vital to the nation’s greatness.
  • Promises Delivered: Trump celebrated his administration’s full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, fulfilling a commitment long delayed by previous administrations.
  • Expanding Opportunity: The president highlighted new educational freedom initiatives that empower Native students to use federal funding for private, charter, or faith-based schooling options.

President Donald J. Trump marked National Native American Heritage Month with a message celebrating the enduring contributions of Native Americans to America’s strength, freedom, and identity. In true Trump fashion, the statement blended patriotism with action—honoring history while underscoring his administration’s commitment to results, not rhetoric.

“This National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate Native Americans’ enduring contributions to our Nation’s greatness,” the president said. He praised the ideals that have guided America since its founding—liberty, equality, and the rule of law—reminding the nation that these principles are only possible because America is a country “with borders, laws, and institutions.”

Trump emphasized unity through shared culture and purpose, calling the United States “a people—with a common language, history, and culture—and we share a bright future.” He tied the message to the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, paying tribute to generations of Native Americans whose service has strengthened the nation.

Delivering on a long-standing promise, Trump touted his administration’s recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina—an achievement that had been stalled for decades. He also highlighted expanded educational freedom, allowing students in Bureau of Indian Education programs to use federal funds for private, charter, or faith-based schools that best meet their needs.

“Native Americans have played an instrumental role in helping make the United States the greatest Nation in the world,” Trump said. “Their rich culture, traditions, and achievements continue to enrich our society and strengthen the promise of America.”

A fitting message from a president who believes in preserving heritage, promoting opportunity, and putting America first.

Trump Warns Hochul to End Congestion Pricing – or the Feds Will

Keely Compson
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Trump Warns Hochul to End Congestion Pricing – or the Feds Will

Key Takeaways:

  • Congestion Pricing Clash: President Trump vowed to have his transportation secretary move to “terminate” New York City’s congestion pricing program, which charges drivers up to $27 to enter Manhattan.
  • Economic Fallout: Trump accused Governor Hochul of turning New York into a “ghost town” by driving away small businesses and commuters with excessive taxes and energy costs.
  • Federal Intervention Looms: The Trump administration is reviewing ways to block the tolls, calling the policy “a slap in the face to working-class Americans,” as court battles with the MTA continue.

President Trump tore into New York Governor Kathy Hochul this week, blasting her “ridiculous” congestion pricing plan and accusing her of driving the Empire State into economic ruin.

“The entire State is going to hell, so the Federal Government will, of necessity, get involved!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, vowing to have Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy “take a good, long look at terminating New York City Congestion Pricing.”

Hochul’s controversial program, which began in January, charges drivers up to $27 just to enter Manhattan. The governor claims it will reduce traffic and improve air quality, but Trump says it’s doing the opposite—emptying the city’s streets and crushing small businesses. “New York City is getting KILLED by her ridiculous CONGESTION PRICING, where people have to pay a fortune to come into Manhattan – So they just don’t come! The place is a ghost town,” Trump said.

Duffy has already taken steps to pull federal approval for the program, calling it “a slap in the face to working-class Americans and small business owners.” The MTA responded by suing the federal government, dismissing Trump’s order as a “royal decree.”

Trump also hit Hochul for skyrocketing energy costs and her failure to build vital infrastructure. “She can’t get an Upstate, and, separately, Long Island PIPELINE built,” he said, pointing to the scrapped Northeast Supply Enhancement project.

Bad policy has turned New York’s economic powerhouse into a ghost town, and Washington is ready to step in.

Trump on 60 Minutes: “Greatest Nine Months in Presidential History”

Keely Compson
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Trump on 60 Minutes: “Greatest Nine Months in Presidential History”

Key Takeaways:

  • Shutdown Showdown: President Trump urged Democrats to reopen the government, saying Republicans have voted to end the shutdown “almost unanimously” while Democrats “keep voting against ending it.”
  • Economic Momentum: Trump highlighted booming 401(k)s, record market growth, and the positive impact of tariffs as proof that his pro-business, America-first agenda is fueling prosperity.
  • No Compromise on Principles: While willing to work with Democrats on healthcare reform, Trump made it clear he won’t do it “by extortion” or fund policies that reward illegal immigration or criminal behavior.

President Donald J. Trump took center stage on 60 Minutes this week, declaring what he called the “greatest nine months in the history of the presidency.” From record stock market highs to global stability and a renewed focus on law and order, Trump made the case that America is thriving under his leadership—despite a Democrat-led shutdown grinding Washington to a halt.

Speaking from Mar-a-Lago, Trump said Republicans have voted repeatedly to end the shutdown, while Democrats “keep voting against ending it… They’ve lost their way.” His message was clear: stop the political games and reopen the government so the nation can keep winning.

On healthcare, Trump didn’t hold back. “Obamacare is terrible. It’s bad healthcare at far too high a price,” he said, adding that he’s willing to work with Democrats to fix it—if they’ll cooperate.

But he drew a hard line on spending that rewards lawbreakers. “They want to give money to prisoners, to drug dealers, to all these millions of people that were allowed to come in with an open border from Biden, and nobody can do that.”

Trump also defended his tough trade and foreign policies, crediting tariffs for record 401(k)s and calling them “the most important subject discussed by the Supreme Court in 100 years.”

On global security, he warned that Hamas and Venezuela face consequences if they continue to defy American interests.

It was classic Trump: bold, unapologetic, and laser-focused on American strength. His challenge to Democrats? End the shutdown and join him in keeping America great.

Here is the full interview:

USDA Bans Grocery Discounts for SNAP Users During Shutdown

Keely Compson
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USDA Bans Grocery Discounts for SNAP Users During Shutdown

Key Takeaways:

  • Equal Pricing Mandate: The USDA ordered grocery stores to charge the same prices to all customers, forbidding special discounts for SNAP recipients unless a federal waiver is granted.
  • Independent Grocers Comply: The National Grocers Association confirmed its 21,000 member stores are following the rules but stressed their ongoing commitment to serving communities fairly and keeping families fed despite the shutdown.
  • Funding Battle Continues: The Trump administration used a $4.65 billion contingency fund to cover partial November benefits but rejected calls to use child nutrition funds, calling it “an unacceptable risk.”

NAP, explained that “Section 32 Child Nutrition Program funds are not a contingency fund for SNAP.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sent grocery stores a firm reminder this week: no special discounts for SNAP recipients during the government shutdown. But the real question is, why are these grocers being forced into this position at all? The short answer—because Democrats refuse to end the shutdown.

The email, shared by MSNBC’s Catherine Rampell, said stores “must offer eligible goods at the same prices and on the same terms and conditions” to all customers, regardless of whether they use cash, card, or SNAP benefits. The rule isn’t new, but the situation has drawn renewed attention as grocery bills climb and the Biden-led shutdown drags on.

The National Grocers Association (NGA), representing over 21,000 independent stores across America, confirmed the directive. “Offering discounts or services only to SNAP paying customers is a SNAP violation,” the notice said. The irony? Democrats are crying foul over the rule, even though the USDA is simply enforcing equality—equal treatment at the checkout counter.

An NGA spokesperson reaffirmed that local grocers “remain committed to serving all customers with fairness and integrity.” In other words, they believe in treating every shopper the same—because giving exclusive discounts to one group isn’t compassion, it’s discrimination against everyone else footing the full bill.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to do what it can to keep food on the table. Officials told a federal judge in Rhode Island that $4.65 billion from a contingency fund would cover partial November SNAP benefits, though total costs exceed $9 billion. When pressured to raid the Section 32 Child Nutrition fund, the administration rightly called that “an unacceptable risk.” Patrick Penn, who oversees SNAP, said, “Section 32 Child Nutrition Program funds are not a contingency fund for SNAP.”

The bottom line: independent grocers are doing their best to feed communities while Democrats play politics with Americans’ livelihoods. If they’d stop the shutdown, this wouldn’t even be an issue. Until then, the USDA is right—equality at the register is the fairest deal of all.

Trump Keeps Beijing Guessing with Warning on Taiwan (WATCH)

Keely Compson
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Trump Keeps Beijing Guessing with Warning on Taiwan (WATCH)

Key Takeaways

  • Firm Warning to Beijing: President Trump told CBS’s “60 Minutes” that China “knows the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan, signaling a strong deterrent posture without revealing specifics.
  • No Taiwan Discussion at Summit: Trump said the topic of Taiwan never came up during his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that Xi “understands” U.S. resolve on the matter.
  • Peace Through Strength: Trump underscored his belief in deterrence backed by power, asserting that China would not take aggressive action “while President Trump is president.”

On Sunday, President Donald Trump made it clear that China understands exactly what would happen if it ever launched an invasion of Taiwan during his presidency.

In an interview on CBS News’s “60 Minutes,” Trump was pressed by host Norah O’Donnell on whether he would defend Taiwan if Beijing moved against the self-governing island. The president did not lay out a specific strategy but made it clear that China knows better than to test him.

“You’ll find out if it happens, and he understands the answer to that,” Trump said confidently.

The comments come just days after Trump’s first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in six years. The two leaders announced a series of economic and security agreements last week following their talks in South Korea, including measures to reduce tariffs, address fentanyl exports, and keep rare earth minerals flowing to U.S. industries.

Trump revealed that Taiwan was not discussed during the meeting, a detail that raised eyebrows among analysts but underscored his point that Xi knows where the red lines are.

“This never even came up yesterday as a subject. He never brought it up,” Trump said. “People were a little surprised at that. He never brought it up because he understands it, and he understands it very well.”

When pressed on what “consequences” he was referring to, Trump declined to elaborate, saying he was not interested in revealing U.S. strategy.

“I don’t want to give away, I can’t give away my secrets,” Trump said. “I don’t want to be one of these guys that tells you exactly what’s going to happen if something happens. The other side knows, but I’m not somebody that tells you everything because you’re asking me a question.”

Trump ended the interview by stressing that deterrence is strongest when backed by credibility, not weakness. “They know the consequences,” he said. “They would never do anything while President Trump is president, because they know what would happen.”

Once again, Trump’s message to America’s adversaries was clear: peace through strength works.

Bessent Signals SNAP Payments Could Resume This Week

Keely Compson
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Bessent Signals SNAP Payments Could Resume This Week

Key Takeaways

  • Benefits Could Resume Soon: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could restart as early as Wednesday, depending on legal clearance.
  • Democrats Blamed for Funding Delays: The U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that “the well has run dry,” citing Senate Democrats for blocking multiple efforts to fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
  • Trump Prioritizes Feeding Americans: President Trump said he will act once given proper legal authority, vowing not to let Americans go hungry while Democrats stall reopening the government.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could resume as soon as this week, offering hope for millions of Americans affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

“There’s a process that has to be followed, so we’ve got to figure out what the process is,” Bessent told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union.” When asked if benefits could restart by Wednesday, Bessent replied, “Could be.”

His comments came after President Trump said Friday he would fund SNAP if given clear legal authority. A federal judge recently directed the administration to use an emergency fund for the program, but conflicting court rulings have created uncertainty over how to proceed.

“Our Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay SNAP with certain monies we have available, and now two Courts have issued conflicting opinions on what we can and cannot do,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I do NOT want Americans to go hungry just because the Radical Democrats refuse to do the right thing and REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT.”

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, funding for the program ran out on Saturday. The department’s website stated that “the well has run dry,” pointing the finger at Senate Democrats for blocking multiple attempts to restore funding. “Senate Democrats have now voted 13 times to not fund the food stamp program,” the USDA page said.

About 40 million Americans rely on SNAP for assistance. Officials estimate that $5.25 billion remains in emergency reserves for November, far short of the $9.2 billion needed to fully fund the program.

Bessent’s remarks suggest the administration could soon find a legal path forward to restore benefits. While Democrats stall, the Trump administration is once again focused on solutions that put American families first and keep the nation’s most vulnerable citizens fed.

Trump Secures Landmark Trade Pact with China

Keely Compson
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Trump Secures Landmark Trade Pact with China

Key Takeaways

  • Fentanyl Flow Halted: China agreed to stop the export of chemicals used to make fentanyl and enforce strict global controls, a move aimed at cutting off a major source of America’s deadly opioid crisis.
  • Tariffs Trimmed, Agriculture Booms: In exchange for action on fentanyl and rare earths, the U.S. will lower certain tariffs while China suspends all retaliatory tariffs and resumes massive purchases of U.S. soybeans, meat, and other agricultural goods.
  • Securing Supply Chains and National Strength: Beijing’s suspension of rare earth export controls and reversal of tech restrictions gives U.S. industries critical breathing room—reinforcing economic independence and bolstering American manufacturing power.

President Donald Trump capped his Asia trip with yet another headline-making victory: a sweeping trade and economic agreement with China that rebalances relations and reinforces America’s economic strength. The deal, reached in South Korea during face-to-face talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marks a breakthrough in trade, national security, and agricultural diplomacy — all without giving up an inch of American leverage.

The agreement delivers major wins for U.S. farmers, manufacturers, and consumers. China agreed to halt the flow of fentanyl precursors into the United States, lift all retaliatory tariffs on American goods, and resume large-scale agricultural purchases — including at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by year’s end and 25 million tons annually through 2028. Beijing will also remove restrictions on key imports like pork, beef, chicken, and dairy, giving America’s heartland an immediate shot in the arm.

Just as importantly, China will suspend its export controls on rare earth elements — materials critical to everything from fighter jets to smartphones — a major relief for U.S. industries that depend on secure mineral supply chains. Beijing also pledged to drop retaliatory investigations targeting U.S. semiconductor firms and restore production at Nexperia facilities, helping stabilize the global chip market.

In return, the United States will lower certain tariffs related to fentanyl enforcement by 10 percentage points, keeping a baseline 10% reciprocal tariff in place while continuing negotiations. Washington also agreed to pause new restrictions on Chinese firms for one year, a move designed to give diplomacy room to work while maintaining American dominance in technology and shipbuilding.

“This is a massive win for America’s farmers, workers, and manufacturers,” a senior Trump administration official said, noting that the agreement strengthens both economic stability and national security.

The China deal rounds out Trump’s Asia tour, which also produced billions in new energy, technology, and manufacturing investments from Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea. It’s another example of the Trump doctrine in action — peace through strength, prosperity through negotiation, and American exceptionalism leading the global stage once again.

Trump Cuts Tariffs, Strikes Fentanyl and Rare Earth Deal with China

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Trump Cuts Tariffs, Strikes Fentanyl and Rare Earth Deal with China

Key Takeaways

  • Tariffs Trimmed in Exchange for Action: President Trump agreed to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 57% to 47% after Beijing pledged to crack down on the flow of fentanyl and resume large-scale U.S. soybean purchases.
  • Rare Earth Export Controls Suspended: China will pause new export restrictions on rare earth minerals for one year, preserving a critical supply chain for U.S. industries that rely on high-tech components.
  • Business and Security Win for America: The agreement stabilizes trade relations, supports U.S. farmers and manufacturers, and reinforces America’s negotiating power—while keeping pressure on Beijing to follow through.

President Donald Trump wrapped up his Asia tour with a high-stakes meeting in Busan, South Korea, where he struck a new trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping—one aimed at easing economic tensions while tackling two of America’s biggest concerns: fentanyl and rare earths.

Under the deal, the U.S. will shave tariffs on Chinese imports from 57% to 47%, including a halving of tariffs on fentanyl precursor drugs, in exchange for Beijing’s pledge to “work very hard to stop the flow” of the deadly synthetic opioid. Xi also agreed to resume U.S. soybean purchases and suspend export controls on rare earth minerals for one year, keeping critical supply chains stable for American manufacturers.

“It was an amazing meeting,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, calling it a “12 out of 10.” The agreement also delays for a year a measure restricting Chinese firms tied to sanctioned companies from accessing U.S. technology. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that China will purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by January and 25 million annually over the next three years. Beijing also approved U.S.-controlled ownership of TikTok and expressed interest in investing in Alaska’s $44 billion LNG project.

Trump’s deal offers what analysts describe as a “temporary calm” in an ongoing trade war. While global markets reacted cautiously, business leaders welcomed the breathing room. “The tariff cut in exchange for a promised fentanyl crackdown buys temporary calm, but it’s transactional relief—not a structural reset,” said Craig Singleton of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Critics like Sen. Chuck Schumer dismissed the agreement, claiming “Trump folded on China.” But the president’s supporters argue the deal reinforces America’s leverage through pragmatic diplomacy. As Trump put it, “We’re not playing games with them, and they’re not playing games with us either.”

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