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April 3, 2026

Pam Bondi Is Out. Good. But Will We See Accountability?

Trump fired his Attorney General on April 2, 2026. The stated reason was frustration. The real story is what she did with the most powerful law enforcement office in the country for 14 months before he got tired of her. Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General of the United States. Donald Trump announced her firing on Truth Social on April 2, 2026, replacing her with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, his former personal criminal defense lawyer; which is an issue itself. Trump called her “a Great American Patriot” and said she was “transitioning to a much needed and important...

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Politics / Assault On America / Commentary

April 2, 2026

Why Did Trump Attend the Supreme Court Hearing?

The Quiet Threat Speaks for Itself The question deserves repeating, Why Did Why Trump Attend the Supreme Court Hearing? When a sitting president walks into the Supreme Court chamber during an active case, that’s not a show of confidence. That’s a visit from the landlord. On April 1, 2026, Donald Trump became the first sitting White House occupant in American history to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court. Read that again slowly. The White House sent its principal — the man whose executive order is literally on trial — to sit in the gallery and watch his lawyers argue...

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Politics

February 20, 2026

Trump Lost at the Supreme Court. His Tariffs Survived Anyway. Here’s Why That Should Scare You

The Court Won. Trump Won Anyway. Now What? The Supreme Court ruled against Donald Trump on Friday. He lost 6 to 3. Three of his own appointees — Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett — sided with the majority. Roberts wrote the opinion himself, with the kind of blunt institutional clarity he reserves for moments he considers historically significant. “The President asserts the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope,” Roberts wrote. The text of the law, he added, “cannot bear such weight.” By the time the sun set...

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Podcast / Politics

December 16, 2023

Should party leaders, as opposed to voters, nominate candidates for special elections?

In the wake of Representative George Santos’ expulsion from Congress, Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a proclamation for a special election to fill the void. Scheduled for February 13, 2024, Hochul noted that this special election is set “to ensure the voters of Long Island and Queens once again have representation in Congress.” Party leaders in Nassau County and Queens will pick the nominees without a primary. The race will be treated as a major bellwether in a traditional battleground corner of New York that Santos won with 54 percent of the vote in 2022. — The Hill Hochul sets...

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Podcast / Politics

November 7, 2023

When a candidate skips a debate, do they risk losing your vote?

Debates have long been a cornerstone of democratic elections, offering a stage where candidates can articulate their visions, challenge their opponents, and engage with the public’s concerns. They are a vital component of the electoral process, providing voters with a direct comparison of the candidates’ policies, personalities, and preparedness for office. In essence, debates are a litmus test for a candidate’s ability to lead and communicate effectively under pressure. For voters, debates serve as a crucial tool for making informed decisions. They cut through the noise of campaign ads and sound bites, allowing citizens to hear substantive discussions on policy...