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Robert Reich: So Much for Socialism

“The Trump regime is using the specter of socialism to make America even more authoritarian. The regime will lose. When Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem unleashed her ICE shock troops on Los Angeles last month, she said: “We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist” leaders. Minutes later, California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from…

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Matt Lewis: Mike Murphy On 'Donald Trump's Lame Duck Era'

“Join Matt Lewis and veteran political strategist Mike Murphy, co-host of Hacks on Tap, as they dive into the latest political firestorm! From Trump’s economic tariffs sparking market uncertainty to new developments in the Epstein files, they unpack the chaos surrounding the former president. Murphy shares his take on Trump’s fading “Maga magic,” the cultural war traps hurting Democrats, and why…

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Eric Schnurer: Decline & Fall

“Never-Trump strategist Rick Wilson recently told an interviewer that whether Trump or J.D. Vance is president is irrelevant because, “It’s two separate pathways of Hell.” My last post, The World Turned Upside Down, argued, however, that the “different constituencies of the Trumpist movement” include: (1) fundamentalist nostalgists, (2) outright illiberal authoritarians, (3) seemingly-libertarian…

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Kasie Hunt: Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Israel

“Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel, according to state media, in response to Israel’s unprecedented strikes. CNN heard explosions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.” Source:CNN with a look at Tel Aviv, Israel. From CNN So what is this Israeli-Iranian confrontation about? I’m not breaking any news when I say that the Islamic Republic of Iran wants to not just be a nuclear power,…

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Ben Meiselas: Republican CROSS EXAM of Dem Govs BACKFIRES in HEARING

“MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the disastrous Republican cross examination of Democratic Governors they subpoenaed to a hearing to distract from their disastrous budget bill.” Source:Meidas Touch with a look at U.S. Representative Marjorie T. Greene (MAGA, Georgia) & Governor Tim (please don’t run for reelection) Walz (Democrat, Minnesota) From the Meidas Touch Just to clean up the…

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Austin Bragg & Andrew Heaton: Washington Parade Fail

“The federal government’s parade route becomes a parade rout. Starring Austin Bragg and Andrew Heaton. Parade footage generated by VideoGen from Envato.” Source:Yahoo News giving us Reason to look at. From Reason Magazine So in case anyone who is just waking up from a coma, just as they’re reading this, (talk about luck) or this is literally your first day in America, (perhaps you literally were…

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CBS News: Kristi Noem Says She Doesn't Know Senator Alex Padilla After He's Removed From Her News Conference

“A news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday in Los Angeles was interrupted by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California), who was then forcibly removed from the room. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.” Source:CBS News with a look at U.S. Senator Alex Padilla in Los Angeles. From CBS News Secretary Kristi Noem: “I don’t even know the Senator. He did not even…

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Larry Kudlow: The Trump Economy is Heading For a Midterm Sweep

“FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the latest CPI report for May on ‘Kudlow.” Source:FOX Business DJT propagandist Larry Kudlow. From FOX Business Just for the record: Larry Kudlow is not a professional economist or political analyst. And if you bothered to see his video before reading my response to it, he makes it obvious that he’s not an economist or political analyst. Mr. Kudlow…

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Chris Cillizza: How The Los Angeles Protests Made Gavin Newsom a 2028 Power Player

“In this video, Chris Cillizza breaks down how California Governor Gavin Newsom is using the ongoing protests in Los Angeles—sparked by Donald Trump’s deportation policies and the deployment of National Guard troops—as a political springboard for his likely 2028 presidential run. Cillizza argues that Newsom is positioning himself as the “leader of the opposition” to Trump, capitalizing on the…

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William Alland: Look In Any Window (1961) Welcome To This Neighborhood

“Teen idol Paul Anka plays Craig Fowler, the troubled son of dysfunctional parents Jackie and Jay Fowler (Ruth Roman and Alex Nicol). When Jay loses his job as a aircraft mechanic, he goes on a drinking binge to end all, passing out on the floor in front of his bored and disappointed wife. Meanwhile, across the back fence, Betty Lowell (Carole Mathews) confronts her philandering playboy husband…

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Jesse Dollemore: Donald Trump AUTHORIZES ARREST OF GAVIN NEWSOM by Tom Homan & ICE!!!

“Jesse talks about the gleeful manner with which Donald Trump told Fox News’s Peter Doocy about his approval of arresting the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. He told the Fox Nepo-Baby, “I would do it, if I were Tom – I think it’s great!!! Gavin likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing!” Source:Jesse Dollemore with a look at Dictator Don Governor Gavin Newsom &…

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Los Angeles Times: Donald Trump Suggests Governor Newsom Should Be Arrested

“In a televised interview with reporters Monday afternoon eastern time, President Trump suggested that California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested. A reporter first told Trump that Newsom is “daring” border czar Tom Homan to come and arrest him, then asked the president if Homan should “do it.” The reporter was referencing a Sunday night interview Newsom had done with MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff,…

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Brenton Goodman: Kristi Noem's HORRIFIC Blunder Explained

“Secretary Kristi Noem couldn’t define habeas corpus — while defending an administration that may be trying to eliminate it for undocumented immigrants. In this video, we explain what habeas corpus actually is, why it’s a cornerstone of due process, and how the Trump administration’s plans could undermine constitutional protections for millions. Is this a legitimate national security move — or a…

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Matt Lewis: Donald Trump Has a Gift For Identifying America’s Problems

“Every now and then, the torrent of news serves up a grim little reminder: Maybe Donald Trump wasn’t entirely wrong in his cultural critiques. Not because he’s a prophet — God forbid — but because America has gone so far off the rails that his perspective starts to make a certain amount of sense. That’s the mood I’ve been in lately. And no, I’m not just talking about the recent spate of stories…

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Chris Cillizza: Here's The Dirty Little Secret About Karine Jean-Pierre Everyone in DC Knows

“In this video, Chris Cillizza dissects the surprising announcement from former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre that she is now an independent and is releasing a book titled Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House Outside of Party Lines. Cillizza argues the move reeks of opportunism, noting Jean-Pierre was known for being a loyal Biden defender—even after the disastrous…

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Jim Acosta & Don Lemon: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, & The Big Beautiful Bill

“CNN’s Jim Acosta joins Don Lemon to break down all the chaos dominating the headlines—from Trump’s ongoing grift to Elon Musk’s messy political pivot, to the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that’s anything but. No spin, no fluff—just two seasoned journalists digging into what matters, what’s broken, and what’s next.” Source:Don Lemon and Jim Acosta talking about Elon Musk. From Don Lemon As I…

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C-SPAN: DONALD TRUMP RESPONDS TO ELON MUSK ATTACK ON HIS TAX AND SPENDING CUTS BILL

“President Trump on Elon Musk: “I’ve always liked Elon. I was very surprised…He hasn’t said anything about me that’s bad. I’d rather have him criticize me than the bill because the bill is incredible…I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot.” Source:C-SPAN with a look at The Rambling Don. Apparently drunks get into The White House for free. Or they have to pay Donald J. Trump to be…