The US has traditionally used its power to emphasize a rules-based, cooperative global order, structured by alliances and institutions. Under Trump, however, that power can be wielded as an extension of his individual will.
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Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) remains one of the few Republicans willing to challenge the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, even as he faces a primary challenge backed by the President. This clash highlights the limits of GOP loyalty and illustrates why Massie’s brand of principled independence is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate in the modern Republican Party.
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These cuts halted naloxone distribution, overdose prevention efforts, mental health and substance abuse support in schools, and substance abuse recovery programs. The cuts affected nearly all discretionary funds, accounting for nearly $2 billion of SAMHSA’s budget. Less than 24 hours later, US health officials countered and began reinstating the funding to mental health and substance use programs. Some programs received notice of reinstatement on Wednesday night, while others are waiting for an official notice that they can resume work.
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At the heart of the case is a fundamental question about federalism: how far can the federal government go in unilaterally imposing law enforcement operations on a state that explicitly opposes them? The case remains open, with Menendez denying the federal government’s request to postpone their January 19 deadline to respond.
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A shift of just three seats could shatter the Republican trifecta and reshape national policymaking for the final two years of Trump’s presidency. With open districts, aggressive redistricting, and unhappy voters, the 2026 midterms are shaping up to be anything but ordinary.
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The killing of two National Guard members in D.C. has reshaped debates surrounding the deployment of troops in American cities and morphed into a catalyst for the Trump administration’s attacks on immigration.
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The Trump administration’s defense of “free speech” rings hollow when paired with its own efforts to silence opposing voices, proving that what it truly seeks is not freedom of expression, but control over who gets to speak. So, let’s talk about censorship.
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Ultimately, the federal government shutdown is not merely a failure to pass a budget but about two conflicting visions for America’s role in the lives of its citizens: one centered on public welfare, and the other on fiscal restraint. While both parties are at a stalemate, the burden lies on the shoulders of working-class Americans who rely on federal support to make ends meet.
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With the case before the Supreme Court, the consequences of Trump’s National Guard deployment have culminated in a tumultuous moment. The Court’s ruling will, ultimately, shape how future presidents intervene in domestic affairs. Until then, the growing tensions between Washington and state leaders undermine the delicate balance between executive and local power.
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"I am urging the USDA to take immediate action to prevent more than 1.4 million North Carolinians – including children, people with disabilities, veterans, and working families – from going hungry," said Governor Josh Stein.
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President Trump has recently authorized a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films. This move raises questions on which films qualify and what effects it could have on both the domestic and international market for American films.
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On September 30th, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a sudden and politically charged address to hundreds of U.S generals and admirals who were summoned to Virginia at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico. The President and Defense Secretary took the opportunity to press their views upon the military’s finest, calling for the destruction of “woke” ideology within the barracks, ending “decades of decay”, and even eliminating “fat troops” from the forces…. This bombastic address from the Trump Administration certainly has consequences, unintended or not, because President Trump is not following tradition. Such action raises eyebrows regarding the line between military professionalism and civil politics…
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This uptick in executions comes after President Donald Trump urged governors to increase their use of capital punishment and pursue new death sentences for the 37 men whose death sentences were commuted to life without parole under the Biden administration.
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Over the course of the last month, the United States military has launched at least five strikes on drug ships, targeting alleged ‘narco-terrorists” in Venezuela and the Caribbean. By blurring the line between counter-narcotics policy and political theater, Trump risks igniting instability across the Caribbean while leaving the real domestic fentanyl crisis unaddressed.
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Following an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on September 9, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss future collaboration. In a press conference, Rubio defended the Israeli airstrike and reaffirmed the U.S.’s interest in reaching a ceasefire and hostage release agreement. While the Trump administration has not condemned Israel for the attack, it does not support or back the decision.
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The operation’s scope is immense, with Customs and Border Protection spokesman David Kim noting that DHS and ICE intend to use all resources at their disposal to investigate and apprehend what they describe as “illegal immigrants”...The Trump administration has also stated that it will be committing National Guard troops to Chicago if necessary. This rhetoric and implementation of resources mark an unprecedented shift in the executive’s approach to immigration enforcement…and has been met with major criticism from advocacy groups, elected officials, and everyday citizens concerned by the increasing militarization of their city’s streets.
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The possible expiration of these Affordable Care Act subsidies would make healthcare more expensive for many seniors in North Carolina. This is a particularly significant issue in a state with many seniors, many of whom struggle with health issues.
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On September 17, American President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were greeted by King Charles III and his consort, Queen Camilla, for an evening of spectacle seldom seen in modern Anglo-American relations. With the ceremonial trappings of royalty in full force, the visit also included a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aimed at projecting an image of stability within a recently unstable transatlantic partnership.
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Since President Trump took office in January, 15 migrants have died in detention centers, with 10 deaths occurring between January and June alone. Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, requesting more information about the recent surge. Now, both ICE’s failure to enforce its own regulations and the Department of Homeland Security’s lack of oversight raise serious concerns about how immigrants will continue to be treated in U.S. custody.
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The Oslo Accords stated that Palestine could have “5-year interim self-rule, to be followed by talks on permanent status issues.” Trump's deal stipulates, “the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.” In other words, a Palestinian state could, maybe, potentially, possibly be recognized soon, later, and sometime in the future. In other words, it’s highly unlikely.
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