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Trump touts economy, blames Biden and Dems for inflation

President Trump touted the U.S. economy during a campaign-style speech in northeast Pennsylvania. Facing criticism over the high cost of living, the president used his visit to Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, to blame Joe Biden and Democrats for the affordability crisis. He acknowledged there’s “more work to do” in improving the economy, as he defended his tariff policy and pointed to falling gas prices.

Trump says US seized oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. It’s the Trump administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism in the United States. Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that “other things are happening,” but he didn't offer additional details. He said he would speak more about it later.

Will Congress Solve Health Care before Christmas?

Will Congress do anything before Christmas?

Judge orders Trump to end CA Guard deployment in Los Angeles

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles. The judge in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction sought by California officials to end the deployment and return the 100 or so remaining troops to the state’s command. But he also put the decision on hold until Monday. Back in June, the Trump administration ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Los Angeles over Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections. California officials argued that conditions in L.A. had changed since then, but the administration said remaining Guard members were still needed.

Judge Orders Trump To End California National Guard Troop Deployment In Los Angeles

Trump's 'Affordability' Campaign In PA

Federal Reserve Announces Key Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs. In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years. Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates.

Federal Reserve Announces Rate Cut

Rosie O'Donnell Suffers from TDS

Judge: DOJ can release secret Epstein materials

A judge has ruled secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public. The judge Wednesday joined two other judges in granting the Justice Department’s requests to unseal material from investigations into the late financier’s sexual abuse. U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman in New York reversed his earlier decision to keep the material under wraps, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Epstein and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell. The judge previously cautioned the 70 or so pages of grand jury materials slated for release are hardly revelatory. On Tuesday, another Manhattan federal judge ordered the release of records from Maxwell’s 2021 case.

The Midterm Economy Push Heats Up

Today, Josh breaks down President Trump’s campaign swing through Pennsylvania and why the economy remains the single biggest factor heading into the 2026 midterms. Josh makes it clear: The data may show lower inflation, but if Americans don’t feel it, the White House has a real problem. He lays out what the president must do to regain voter confidence and rebuild momentum on the economic front. Josh then pivots to the stunning outcome in the Miami mayoral race, where a Democrat won for the first time in thirty years. He warns that these results—Miami, Tennessee, Virginia, New Jersey, and beyond—are screaming red alerts for the GOP, and Republicans need to wake up fast or risk losing far more in 2026. This is a full-throttle political reality check the Right needs to hear.

Haters Troll Erika Kirk, Labeling Her A "Grifter"

Mike reacts to trolls online calling Erika Kirk a "Grifter". Why are people lableing her with such a disrespectful title?

VINTAGE TRUMP: Trump is back on the campaign trial

President trump is back on the campaign trial ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump is touting his economic successes to offset the Democrat's "Affordability Crisis" narrative.

Australia bans social media for children under 16

Australia has become the first country to restrict social media use for children under 16. Under a new law, the government is requiring the 10 largest social media platforms to block users under the age of 16 or face fines of up to $33 million. The move is part of a broader effort to protect minors from online harms, including cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content. Platforms now have a legal obligation to verify users’ ages and ensure compliance, with authorities warning that failure to do so could result in significant penalties.