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Trump White House seeks tighter grip on message with new limits on press

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 21 Comments • 2 minutes ago

Maybe Europe doesn't need the US anymore

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 7 Comments • 2 minutes ago

Apparently, the President of the United States wants his country to be alone in the world. I'm sure there's a reason. Probably because he's a narcissistic fool.

Trump has answered more than 1,000 press questions in first month of second term— 7 times more than Biden in same period

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 10 Comments • 15 minutes ago

WASHINGTON — President Trump responded to a staggering 1,009 questions from journalists during the first month of his second term, according to a new analysis. The tabulation, compiled by George...

Trump administration does not have to allow The Associated Press access yet, judge rules

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 30 Comments • 19 minutes ago

A federal judge on Monday declined to issue a temporary restraining order against the White House for denying The Associated Press full access in covering the administration, asking for a fuller...

House passes GOP budget bill in key step for Trump agenda

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 9 Comments • 37 minutes ago

The House passed Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) budget bill Tuesday despite a short-lived GOP revolt earlier in the day. Why it matters: It is the critical first step for passing the...

Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles

Via: krishna • News & Politics • 10 Comments • an hour ago

Photo: Shoppers pass by a dining room set on display in a Costco warehouse Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 40 Comments • 2 hours ago

BREAKING: Kyiv, Washington reach agreement on minerals deal

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 17 Comments • 4 hours ago

Ukraine has reached an agreement with the U.S. on a minerals deal, Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister and justice minister, told the Financial Times on Feb. 25. President...

We Finally Know Who's (Supposedly) Running DOGE

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 15 Comments • 11 hours ago

Will there come a time when even our Usual Suspects have had enough of President Musk's crap? Probably not. They LOVE President Musk's crap.

Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct | Trump administration | The Guardian

Via: thomas • News & Politics • 3 Comments • 12 hours ago

Well, looks like another win for the police state...

A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 16 hours ago

Outcry as DC US attorney claims he and colleagues are 'President Trump's lawyers' | Trump administration | The Guardian

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 1 Comments • 16 hours ago

But... but... but... the man was hired for his loyalty to Trump personally . Now somebody wants him to be loyal to the Constitution?? Nonsense!

TBR's Traitor of the Week

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 69 Comments • 17 hours ago

I'm of an age that still remembers Vidkun Quisling. He was not simply a traitor to the Norwegian state. He betrayed the people. He betrayed their honor. That's why Borowitz's weekly prize...

Trump warning: Shape up or Americans will ship out

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 15 Comments • 22 hours ago

The Yuma Sun is a very good local newspaper. It has lots of local news. It walks the tightrope of a social conscience in a MAGA market. Well done!

Harvard/Harris Poll: Trump Approval Rating at 52 Percent

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 12 Comments • 23 hours ago

One month in, a majority of those polled have a positive view of the Trump administration. A Harvard University/Harris poll had President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 52%, with voters...

AOC's Speech at NY Rally with Federal Workers

Via: thomas • News & Politics • 31 Comments • yesterday

I think that AOC is one of the rising stars of politics. Not one of the rising stars of either party, but of the political sphere in general. Here is the evidence: She came from waiting tables in a...

Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 0 Comments • yesterday

Dem Sen. Whitehouse in hot water over wife's nonprofit's millions in federal grants

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 4 Comments • yesterday

Musk Forms Dept. Of Underaged Clowns Harming Everything (DOUCHE)

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 25 Comments • 2 days ago

National Parks cutting hours, limiting services as Trump layoffs reduce staffing

Via: robert-in-ohio • News & Politics • 36 Comments • 2 days ago

I am retired and enjoy traveling to national and state parks in the midwest mostly but around the country. It seems more real when the craziness in Washington affects things that affect my life.

One month into Trump's second term, many feel buyer's remorse

Via: jbb • News & Politics • 83 Comments • 2 days ago

Fired in Trump's chaotic purge, an Army vet says he's never felt more betrayed

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 17 Comments • 2 days ago

Ryan Walters, OSDE looking to integrate Bible in elementary schools

Via: jbb • News & Politics • 10 Comments • 2 days ago

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 5 Comments • 2 days ago

Is It An Actual Tariff?

Via: drakkonis • News & Politics • 24 Comments • 2 days ago

I found this to be an interesting take on the tariffs. This is posted for your consideration and, if desired, discussion. Speaking for myself, I'm not taking a position on this because I'm not...

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