President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The law, that just barely passed through the legislative branch, will make tax cuts seen in Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, while also increasing spending for security, defense and energy. The administration claims it will be paid […]
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Trump Paramount Settlement Raises Free Speech and Merger Concerns
Paramount recently settled a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a 2024 “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. Trump claimed that the interview was edited in a way to portray him negatively and he sued for defamation. Paramount Global, the parent company to CBS in which the interview aired, said in a statement that they […]
F-Bombs and Middle Fingers: The Rise of Unprofessionalism in Politics
Politics look nothing like it used to. President Donald Trump, in an interview talking about the breached ceasefire between Israel and Iran, dropped an f-bomb on live television. On the same day, Vice President, J.D. Vance, raised his middle finger during a speech at a Republican Party dinner in Ohio. These are not isolated incidents. […]
Trump Announces 20% Tariff Trade Deal with Vietnam
President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Vietnam that will impose a 20% tariff on the country’s imports to the US. The deal, he said, will allow the US to have tariff-free access to Vietnam’s market. Trump claims Vietnam also agreed to a 40% tariff on goods if they are imported from another […]
Can Musk Do What Democrats Cannot – Break the Republican Party?
One common critique of the Democratic Party is its chronic inability to present as a united front. Unlike Republicans, who have successfully rallied behind Donald Trump, Democrats struggle to back just one single candidate. The GOP has increasingly become the Trump party, with critics likening the loyalty to cult-like, where actions are almost never questioned. […]
Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill and What It Means
Recently, a Republican house bill has been passed and approved, which will largely operate to further President Donald Trump’s ambitions, which largely entails tax changes as well as more monetary investment into military and anti-immigration efforts. As amendments to the bill are currently underway, Trumps seems to be pressuring his party to pass his bill […]
Sen. Thom Tillis Will Not Seek Reelection
North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis, recently announced he will not seek reelection at the end of his term in 2026. This decision comes after a public disagreement with President Donald Trump over a spending bill. Tillis has represented North Carolina in the Senate since 2015, after winning the election in 2014 and securing reelection in […]
Trump’s Iran – Israel Ceasefire Proposal
President Donald Trump announced on June 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM that he has gotten Israel and Iran to agree to a ceasefire. “There will be a complete and total ceasefire (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours,” says […]
‘No Kings’ Protests Attract Thousands in New York City
June 14, 2025, marked President Donald Trump’s military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and his birthday. What really drew people in, though, was the “No Kings” protest happening at the same time, against Trump’s policies and actions during his second presidency. Tens of thousands of people crowded in parks and plazas across the U.S. […]
Trump Defends Sending Troops to L.A. Protests
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump warned that any further protests against federal immigration enforcement could be met with “equal or greater force” than the roughly 4,000 National Guard personnel and 700 Marines currently stationed in Los Angeles. In response to Trump’s deployment of the National Guard, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says, “Democracy is under assault.” […]
Trump’s Bold Move in Los Angeles Raises Questions
After the recent detainment of dozens of people, Los Angeles citizens took to the streets in protest. Trump responded by sending national guard officers to the scene–a move that has provoked much controversy. On Friday, June 6, a protesting crowd formed in LA’s Fashion District after Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents arrived at an apparel […]
Vance’s Trump Turn Tells the Whole GOP’s Story
J.D. Vance, the current Vice President to and fiercest ally of President Donald Trump, has not always been such a loyal supporter. Vance began as a skeptic to Trump, but as Trump’s influence surged, the party’s true identity and priorities became clear. Vance’s personal shift isn’t just about his affiliation, but it’s a clear reflection […]
