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Jun 30, 2026Supreme Court DecisionsPresidential PowerBirthright Citizenship

Power, accountability and fear in 2026

David Pakman dissects recent Supreme Court rulings expanding presidential power, Trump's alleged financial conflicts, and Republican fears of accountability, highlighting the critical stakes of upcoming elections.

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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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