Trump beats Senate rebellion, holds agenda hostage
#TrumpPolitics #SenateShowdownTrump faced down a rebellious GOP Senate, forcing lawmakers back in line after a housing bill stalled. He prioritized voter ID reforms over bipartisan legislation, showcasing his dominance over Congress. read more
Venezuela quakes kill 164, Trump halts housing bill
#VenezuelaEarthquakes #TrumpPoliticsTwo earthquakes in Venezuela killed at least 164 people and injured 971. President Trump canceled a housing bill signing, demanding Congress first pass a strict voter ID law. Army Gen. Chris Donahue is expected to retire soon. read more
Trump shuts down bipartisan deal after Senate clash
#TrumpPolitics #SenateGOPTrump clashed with Senate Republicans in a tense meeting, threatening to block a bipartisan housing bill over the SAVE America Act. He called Sen. Cassidy a "lunatic" during a shouting match, leaving Congress's agenda in jeopardy before the July 4 recess. read more
Trump offers Chicago help, Pritzker refuses
#ChicagoCrime #TrumpPoliticsPresident Trump urged Illinois Governor Pritzker to request federal intervention for Chicago crime after a violent weekend left six dead and 39 injured. Pritzker refused, mocking Trump's social media habits and requesting FBI, DEA, and ATF help instead. read more
Trump polls followers on Dumocrat vs Dumbocrat
#TrumpPolitics #NicknameDebatePresident Trump polled followers on 'Dumocrat' vs 'Dumbocrat' nicknames, giving a spelling lesson on 'dumb.' He also proposed renaming ICE to 'NICE,' claiming it would confuse media and critics. read more
Vance defends Iran deal as GOP lawmakers push back
#IranDeal #TrumpPoliticsVP Vance urges conservatives to trust Trump on Iran ceasefire, but faces bipartisan congressional backlash. Critics compare deal to Obama-era JCPOA, fearing sanctions relief and $300B fund aid Tehran. Key Republicans like Wicker and Cruz oppose. read more
Slotkin warns Trump FISA threat hurts national security
#FISA #TrumpPoliticsSen. Slotkin criticized Trump's FISA threat as self-defeating, comparing it to harming oneself. She argued his nominee Pulte would weaponize intelligence against opponents, citing his past misuse of housing records. Slotkin stressed protecting against foreign threats. read more
Trump threatens to keep acting spy chief indefinitely
#TrumpPolitics #DNIStalemateTrump claims Democrats fear acting spy chief Bill Pulte, threatening to keep him indefinitely unless senators pass his voter ID bill and confirm his lawyer as a prosecutor. He canceled Jay Clayton's DNI hearing, stalling FISA reauthorization. read more
Trump delays intel pick, demands Senate action
#TrumpPolitics #NationalIntelligencePresident Trump delays Jay Clayton's DNI nomination, demanding Senate approval of Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney and linking FISA 702 reauthorization to voting restrictions. Clayton's hearing is canceled, leaving Bill Pulte as acting director. read more
Trump cancels DNI hearing, blames both parties
#TrumpPolitics #SenateStandoffPresident Trump canceled Jay Clayton's DNI hearing, blaming both parties for breaking a deal over acting director Pulte. He demands FISA reauthorization include voter ID laws, ensuring Pulte stays while Clayton's successor faces delays. read more
Trump delays intel chief pick, demands voter ID bill
#TrumpPolitics #FISAPresident Trump delays Jay Clayton's intelligence nomination, keeps Bill Pulte acting DNI to pressure Congress on voter-ID bill. He ties FISA renewal to Save America Act approval, demanding James McDonald's confirmation as SDNY attorney. read more
Trump targets Epstein Republicans, issue persists
#EpsteinFiles #TrumpPoliticsTrump purged Republicans who backed Epstein file release, but the scandal persists. Three lost primaries; Democrats now wield "Epstein class" attacks. With seven months left in Congress, Massie vows more revelations. read more
Mace Vows Revenge on Trump After Primary Loss
#NancyMace #TrumpPoliticsDefeated congresswoman Nancy Mace vows "revenge" on Trump by adding to his unemployment numbers after leaving office in January. She placed fifth in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary without his endorsement, planning a private sector return. read more
FISA extension stalls over Trump DNI pick
#FISA #TrumpPoliticsTrump's pick Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting DNI sparks a Congress stalemate. Democrats refuse FISA renewal votes over Pulte's lack of experience, enraging GOP leaders. Senate Majority Leader Thune may lose as Speaker Johnson aligns with Trump. read more
Trumps AG Pick Tests GOP Loyalty in Fifth Avenue Moment
#TrumpPolitics #GOPLoyaltyTrump's nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general tests Republican loyalty, as Blanche's controversial "anti-weaponization fund" infuriates senators. Despite Trump's declining popularity, Republicans may still confirm him, proving Trump's enduring control over the party. read more
Johnson blasts Democrats over Trump intelligence pick
#TrumpPolitics #DNINominationHouse Speaker Johnson blasted Democrats for opposing Trump's DNI nominee Bill Pulte, claiming they wouldn't trust Jesus. Pulte faces skepticism from both parties due to lacking national security experience, though his biggest hurdle may be fellow Republicans. read more
Trump meets Johnson to save DOJ slush fund
#TrumpPolitics #GOPBudgetTrump demands a $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund, sparking GOP backlash. Speaker Johnson meets him at the White House to salvage budget reconciliation, as critics warn it may reward January 6 defendants. read more
Trump attacks Dumocrats and rivals on Memorial Day
#MemorialDay #TrumpPoliticsTrump used Memorial Day to attack "Dumocrats" and GOP foes like Tillis, Cassidy, and Massie, with minimal mention of fallen troops. He defended his Iran deal negotiations, criticizing opponents as "losers" and "disloyal." read more
Trump revenge tour threatens GOP midterm hopes
#TrumpPolitics #GOPMidtermsTrump's revenge-focused primary endorsements of ultra-MAGA candidates weaken the GOP, risking Senate seats in Texas and North Carolina. His purges of disloyal Republicans may hand Democrats winnable races, jeopardizing the party's midterm majority. read more
Art collective opens satirical arcade near Mar-a-Lago
#TrumpPolitics #SatireArtAn anonymous art collective opened an arcade game near Mar-a-Lago mocking Trump’s Iran policy. The game is impossible to win, featuring a pixelated Trump collecting oil barrels, with a “game over” for holding Melania’s hand. read more
Trump revenge tour backfires as Senate GOP rebels
#TrumpPolitics #RepublicanInfightingTrump's revenge campaign ousted Rep. Thomas Massie but created Senate foes. Sen. Bill Cassidy's War Powers vote and Sen. Thom Tillis's Fed blockade show growing GOP resistance, threatening Trump's agenda. read more
Trump flexes primary muscle, general election tests loom
#PrimaryElections #TrumpPoliticsTrump secured primary wins, notably ousting Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s costliest House primary. However, his unpopularity with swing voters poses challenges for general elections in purple states like Georgia and Pennsylvania. GOP candidates focus on economic messaging. read more
White House UFC tickets cost $1.5 million sponsorship
#UFCFight #TrumpPoliticsAttending the White House's UFC fight requires a $1 million sponsorship package, acting as a political donation to gain favor with Trump. Tickets are scarce, with only 4,000 seats available. read more
Brian Glenn Quits White House Job After Trump Jab
#BrianGlenn #TrumpPoliticsBrian Glenn, fiancé of ex-Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, quit his White House correspondent job after Trump mocked her. He plans to focus on family and their upcoming wedding, citing grueling political campaigns. read more
Acting AG defends weak Comey indictment amid skepticism
#JusticeDepartment #TrumpPoliticsActing AG Todd Blanche defends James Comey's indictment, claiming evidence beyond an Instagram post referencing "86 47." Experts deem the case meritless, while critics cite political prosecutions. Blanche insists career investigators built the case, not a single incident. read more
Trump Defers 2028 Endorsements, Hints at Third Term
#USElection2028 #TrumpPoliticsTrump declines to endorse JD Vance or Marco Rubio for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, praising both but suggesting they could be a strong ticket. He also alluded to the possibility of an unconstitutional third term. read more
Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America"
#GulfOfAmerica #TrumpPoliticsTrump renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," impacting US, Mexico, and Cuba. Google Maps now reflects this change, but it doesn't apply to other nations. Trump's decision may be part of a broader offensive against Mexico, but others push back. read more