Bulwark Takes

Trump Wants $1 BILLION in Taxpayer Money for His Ballroom | Morning Shots Live
The Bulwark hosts dissect how Republicans are pushing a $1 billion taxpayer-funded 'East Wing modernization' for Trump's vanity ballroom, while simultaneously navigating a tense standoff with Iran and Ukraine's surprising resilience.

Trump’s Latest Enemies Are His Own People
Donald Trump consistently frames independent actions by his appointees and party members—from Supreme Court justices to state governors—as personal betrayals, expecting absolute loyalty over constitutional duty or independent judgment.

Trump's Poll Numbers Stink. Maybe a Two-Hour Speech Will Help.
Despite a non-disastrous economy, Donald Trump's approval ratings plummeted, facing a skeptical public ahead of his State of the Union address, particularly on tariffs and aggressive immigration enforcement.
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