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Mar 31, 2026Iran conflictMilitary draftUS foreign policy

They’re talking about 1 to 2 years in Iran

David Pakman dissects the escalating Iran conflict, the controversial White House ballroom project, and internal political fractures, arguing that Trump's erratic leadership and self-interest are driving concerning national and international developments.

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Mar 5, 2026US PoliticsDonald TrumpAuthoritarianism

A truly bad day for people who care about reality

Donald Trump's authoritarian demands to halt a Texas primary, the administration's 'feeling-based' justification for war with Iran, and ongoing lack of transparency regarding Trump's health and alleged government misconduct reveal a pattern of disregard for democratic processes and accountability.

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Mar 2, 2026US-Iran conflictTrump administration foreign policyWar powers

No war promise collapses as Trump bombs Iran

President Trump's 'anti-war' promise collapses as the US launches strikes on Iran, revealing an administration plagued by inconsistent messaging, operational security failures, and a lack of clear strategy.

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Feb 26, 2026US PoliticsMigrationPublic Health

Americans are leaving and credibility has collapsed

The US is experiencing net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression, while a Surgeon General nominee faces scrutiny over ethics, and political figures employ questionable tactics and rhetoric.

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Feb 25, 2026US PoliticsDonald TrumpState of the Union

Trump’s SOTU disaster could cost Republicans 2026

Donald Trump's State of the Union address was a 'global humiliation' marked by factual inaccuracies, cognitive decline, and self-aggrandizement, leading to Republican panic about potential losses in 2026 and increased legal exposure.

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Jan 22, 2026US PoliticsLegal SystemCongressional Oversight

WATCH LIVE: Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies on Trump crimes

Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into former President Trump before a highly partisan House Judiciary Committee, facing accusations of political motivation while asserting his commitment to the rule of law.

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Jan 14, 2026US PoliticsDonald TrumpJerome Powell

Republicans drop Trump as Noem impeachment is happening

Republican senators are blocking Trump's Federal Reserve nominees due to a politicized probe into Jerome Powell, while DHS Secretary Christine Gnome faces impeachment over an ICE shooting and other alleged abuses.

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