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Somaliland is offering exclusive access to its mineral wealth and potential military bases to the United States in a bid for diplomatic recognition. The self-declared nation hopes its strategic location and resources will sway the Trump administration, following a recent breakthrough with Israel.
Progressive groups MeidasTouch and MoveOn Civic Action hosted the 'People's State of the Union' on the National Mall, offering a counter-narrative to President Trump's address. Featuring lawmakers, federal workers, and impacted citizens, the event highlighted diverse concerns and experiences amidst a political boycott.
FedEx has sued the U.S. government, seeking a refund of billions in tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the president's use of emergency powers for tariffs illegal. The case could lead to years of litigation and potentially impact over a thousand other companies.
Midas Touch editor Ron Philipowski delivered a scathing assessment of the Trump administration, calling it a "lawless mafia gangster extortion racket." He detailed how Democrats have become more resilient and discussed his strategy of exploiting divisions within the MAGA movement, targeting figures like Stephen Miller and Howard Lutnick.
Democrats convened a "shadow hearing" organized by the MeidasTouch Network to scrutinize alleged "Trump ICE terror," focusing on aggressive enforcement tactics and human rights concerns during the previous administration. The event aims to shape public discourse and advocate for policy reforms.
Fulton County, Georgia officials have filed a court challenge, accusing the Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) of misleading a judge to obtain a warrant for their 2020 election voting data. The county alleges the FBI's application lacked probable cause, relying instead on common human errors and discredited witnesses, further highlighting concerns about election integrity and the weaponization of legal processes in the wake of the highly contested 2020 presidential election.
Donald Trump's administration has launched an unprecedented legal assault on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, serving grand jury subpoenas over alleged renovation cost overruns—a move Powell explicitly called retaliation for the Fed's refusal to set interest rates based on presidential preferences. This marks a radical departure from historical presidential pressures, weaponizing the Department of Justice against the central bank's independence and sending a chilling message about the rule of law and financial stability, both domestically and globally.
The Trump administration is once again embroiled in a deep-seated scandal, this time centered on Labor Secretary Lorie Chavez Durmer and her husband. Allegations range from the husband sexually assaulting staffers on video to the Secretary herself fostering a hostile work environment, taking subordinates to a strip club, and engaging in an alleged affair, raising serious questions about ethical conduct and accountability at the highest levels of government.
Senator J.D. Vance's recent remarks, accusing the 'far-left' of protecting sex offenders, have ignited a fierce debate, drawing accusations of hypocrisy. Critics highlight alleged cover-ups surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files and controversial ICE operations during the Trump administration, prompting questions about political accountability and the erosion of public trust. The controversy underscores deep fissures in American politics regarding the rule of law and the selective application of moral outrage.
An unprecedented U.S. military deployment to the Middle East signals a potential major conflict with Iran, drawing comparisons to the lead-up to the Iraq War. As diplomacy stalls, experts debate the strategic arguments for intervention against Iran's asymmetric warfare capabilities and the reluctance of regional powers to be drawn into a devastating, prolonged conflict.
