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5 hours ago
News

Ex-Cameron Adviser Steve Hilton Enters California Governor Race.

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❓What Happened: Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, has entered the 2026 California governor’s race as a Republican candidate.

👥 Who’s Involved: Steve Hilton, incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom (D), and potential contender and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

📍 Where & When: The announcement took place in Los Angeles. The election is set for 2026, with Governor Newsom unable to run for another term.

💬 Key Quote: Referring to Harris, Hilton stated the governor’s job should not be awarded as a “consolation prize to a failed and rejected machine politician from Washington.”

⚠️ Impact: Hilton aims to tackle key issues such as high state taxes and housing prices, appealing to working families through what he terms “positive populism.”

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Steve Hilton, once a top adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, has announced his candidacy in the 2026 California governor’s race. Running as a Republican, he aims to replace Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. Launching his campaign with the slogan “Golden Again: Great Jobs, Great Homes, Great Kids,” Hilton’s message emphasizes “positive populism” to resolve the Golden State’s issues.

Hilton, who spent six years hosting a show on Fox News, was director of strategy during Cameron’s first administration, helmed by the notionally center-right Conservative Party in partnership with the left-leaning Liberal Democrats. Having parted ways with Cameron over policy differences on Brexit and immigration—Cameron opposed the former and encouraged the latter, despite promising to reduce it substantially—Hilton has since reinvented himself as a more populist-presenting figure. His platform stresses supporting working families and addressing challenges like high taxes and expensive housing that “destroy the California dream.”

At a rally in Los Angeles, Hilton addressed a potential run at the governorship by Kamala Harris, the former U.S. Vice President and failed 2024 presidential candidate, who has held state roles as a Senator, state Attorney General, and District Attorney. He argued the role should not be a “consolation prize to be handed out to a failed and rejected machine politician from Washington… who thinks she should get this job because of her identity, not her ability.”

California’s election system, which sees an initial field of candidates reduced to a top two in a runoff election, adds a competitive edge for Republicans hoping to break a two-decade statewide election drought. The last Republican governor was Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006, but as a candidate with firsthand experience in international politics and media, Hilton’s run could stir the state’s established political landscape.

Hilton’s past support for Brexit and the Trump campaign in 2016 illustrates his alignment with disruptive political elements. His gubernatorial bid may appeal to California voters interested in an outsider alternative, as the state grapples with high crime, homelessness, and increasingly unaffordable rents and house prices.

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Jack Montgomery
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Immigration

90% of Kamala Voters Would Bring Alleged MS-13 Trafficker Abrego Back Into America.

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❓What Happened: A new Economist/YouGov poll reveals stark divisions among Americans on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia, recently deported to El Salvador, should be allowed back into the U.S., with 90 percent of Kamala Harris voters supporting his return—despite uncertainty about his MS-13 ties.

👥 Who’s Involved: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, alleged MS-13 member; U.S. citizens surveyed by The Economist/YouGov; 2024 voters for Harris and Donald J. Trump.

📍 Where & When: The poll was conducted April 19–22, 2025, surveying 1,625 U.S. adults, following Abrego’s deportation.

⚠️ Impact: The poll underscores deep partisan divides on immigration policy, but widespread uncertainty about Abrego’s alleged MS-13 ties—meaning public opinion could shift if they are clearly proven.

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A recent Economist/YouGov poll conducted April 19–22, 2025, has exposed a sharp partisan divide over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 member recently sent back to El Salvador by the Trump administration. The survey of 1,625 U.S. adult citizens asked whether Abrego should be allowed to return to the U.S., revealing that 90 percent of Kamala Harris voters in 2024 support his return. However, a separate question on whether or not respondents believe he is a member of the notorious MS-13 gang, as the Trump administration says, reveals that a plurality of 43 percent are unsure. If they can be convinced, public sentiment may shift in favor of his deportation.

While 50 percent of Americans overall support Abrego’s return—after pollsters primed them with a description of him as having been removed “despite a court order prohibiting his deportation”—an overwhelming 90 percent of Harris voters want him back. In contrast, 59 percent of Trump voters reject his return.

Along party lines, 87 percent of Democrats favor Abrego’s return, while 54 percent of Republicans oppose it. Ideology mirrors this split, with 87 percent of liberals backing his return, compared to 61 percent of conservatives who are against it.

A second question in the poll reveals widespread uncertainty about Abrego’s alleged MS-13 membership, with 43 percent of respondents overall admitting they’re “not sure” if he’s part of the gang. This doubt is consistent across demographics: 39 percent of white people, 61 percent of black people, and 45 percent of Hispanics are unsure. Politically, 33 percent of Harris voters and 34 percent of Trump voters also express uncertainty.

Overall, only 27 percent affirmatively believe Abrego is an MS-13 member at present, while 30 percent think he is not.

Recent reports indicate Abrego was arrested in 2022 on suspicion of human trafficking, with eight passengers who all have his home address crammed into his SUV. The vehicle belonged to his “boss,” Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes, a fellow Salvadoran illegal convicted of trafficking offenses in 2020.

Coupled with recent revelations that his wife filed for a protective order against him for alleged domestic violence, this undermines the media image of him as a blameless Maryland father with a clean criminal record. Further revelations about his alleged MS-13 and criminal ties may turn public opinion against him.

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56 minutes ago
Crime
Immigration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Arrest on Suspicion of Human Trafficking Exposed.

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❓What Happened: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran deported from the U.S. to El Salvador in March, has been linked to a convicted human trafficker in court documents.

👥 Who’s Involved: Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Border Czar Tom Homan, MS-13, and Abrego Garcia’s family.

📍 Where & When: El Salvador, Abrego Garcia deported in March 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Abrego Garcia is “an MS-13 gang member, public safety threat, [and] terrorist.” — Border Czar Tom Homan.

⚠️ Impact: As his alleged ties to foreign criminals become more readily apparent, Abrego Garcia may become more difficult for Democrats to champion.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran detained in El Salvador’s CECOT super-prison after being deported under the Alien Enemies Act, has been linked to a convicted human trafficker, embarrassing Maryland’s Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democrats lobbying for his return to the U.S.

Abrego Garcia’s case has garnered significant media attention. On one side, Democrats and their media allies portray him as a wrongfully deported Maryland family man; on the other, the Trump administration has characterized him as a dangerous illegal immigrant linked to the MS-13 gang. Court documents and reports seen by The Daily Mail have now bolstered the latter narrative, connecting Abrego Garcia to a convicted human trafficker, Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes.

During a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee, a police officer raised suspicions of human trafficking, finding Abrego Garcia had eight people with no luggage crowded into his vehicle, who all gave Abrego Garcia’s home address as their own. The incident involved prolonged questioning, with Abrego Garcia attempting to throw the officer “off track” and “pretend[ing] to speak less English than he was capable of.”

Abrego Garcia turned out to be driving the SUV, which belonged to his “boss,” Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes, on an expired license. Hernandez Reyes, a fellow Salvadoran illegal, had been convicted of human trafficking in 2020.

Abrego Garcia and his passengers were all arrested, but the Joe Biden-era Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly instructed the Tennessee Highway Patrol to let him go.

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2 hours ago
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Dick Durbin is Retiring.

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❓What Happened: Dick Durbin, a Democratic senator from Illinois, announced he will not pursue reelection.

👥 Who’s Involved: Durbin, an 80-year-old veteran legislator serving as the Senate’s Democratic whip, and members of his party.

📍 Where & When: Durbin conveyed his decision on Wednesday, as reported by WBEZ and The New York Times.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s time,” Durbin told WBEZ, referring to his observations about aging colleagues.

⚠️ Impact: Durbin’s departure marks the end of a lengthy political career, potentially influencing Senate leadership dynamics and opening a seat in Illinois.

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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, a longstanding Democratic figure and the party’s second-ranking member in the Senate, has announced he will not contest the upcoming election. Having served over four decades as a federal legislator, beginning in the U.S. House of Representatives and continuing in the Senate, Durbin cited age as a significant factor in his decision to retire.

The senator, 80, has been a prominent voice within the Democratic party, holding the position of Senate whip under Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. On Wednesday, Durbin shared insights into his choice during an interview with WBEZ, stating, “It’s time.” He emphasized his reflections on the aging process within political circles, noting, “You observe your colleagues and watch what happens. For some of them, there’s this miraculous aging process where they never seem to get too old.”

Durbin’s exit will likely spark discussions on who might vie for his influential role within the party’s Senate leadership and influence the political landscape in Illinois.

As one of the senior figures in the U.S. Senate, Durbin’s decision underscores broader conversations about leadership transitions in a body where long tenures are not uncommon. His departure from active politics opens up potential opportunities for new leaders to emerge and brings attention to the upcoming electoral contest for his Senate seat.

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2 hours ago
News

Michelle Obama Admits Putting Her Feelings Before the Country in Missing Trump’s Inauguration.

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❓What Happened: Former First Lady Michelle Obama discussed her choice to skip President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration and the ensuing rumors.

👥 Who’s Involved: Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and several past U.S. presidents, including Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

📍 Where & When: The discussion was held during an episode of the podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, released recently.

💬 Key Quote: “My decision to skip the inauguration, what people don’t realize, or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me were met with such ridicule and criticism,” Michelle Obama complained.

⚠️ Impact: Mrs. Obama’s absence led to public speculation about her personal life and sparked rumors of marital issues with Barack Obama.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken publicly about her voluntary absence from President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration in January, explaining her reasons during a recent episode of the low-rated IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. The decision sparked rumors about her personal life with former President Barack Obama, who once wrote that he “make[s] love to men daily… in the imagination.”

During a discussion with actress Taraji P. Henson, Mrs. Obama elaborated on her reasoning, emphasizing it as a personal choice. “My decision to skip the inauguration, what people don’t realize, or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me, were met with such ridicule and criticism,” she stated. “People couldn’t believe that I was saying ‘no’ for any other reason, that they had to assume that my marriage was falling apart, you know.”

Speculation of possible marital discord was widespread after Mrs. Obama no-showed at the inauguration, particularly after former President Obama also appeared at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral alone.

“I’m here really trying to own my life and intentionally practice making the choice that was right for me,” Mrs. Obama insisted, adding that it “took everything in my power to not do the thing that was right, or that was perceived as right, but do the thing that was right for me. That was a hard thing for me to do.”

On April 3, former President Obama admitted he was “in a deep deficit with my wife” during his time in office. Speaking at Hamilton College, he revealed he has “been trying to dig myself out of that hole” since then by doing “fun things.”

In 2022, Mrs. Obama admitted “there were 10 years where I couldn’t stand my husband”—roughly a third of their marriage.

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3 hours ago
Economy
TECH

Intel Set to Slash Over 20% of Workforce.

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❓What Happened: Intel reportedly plans to reduce its workforce by more than 20 percent.

👥 Who’s Involved: Intel, CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and rival company Nvidia.

📍 Where & When: Announcement expected this week, unspecified global regions affected.

⚠️ Impact: The tech company faces challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) computing and supply chain disruptions.

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Intel Corp. is preparing to announce a significant workforce reduction, potentially cutting over 20 percent of its employees to address declining sales and bolster its focus on engineering, according to reports. This decision comes as the U.S. semiconductor giant works to regain its competitive edge, having lagged behind companies like Nvidia in artificial intelligence (AI) computing.

Sources indicate that the new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, who recently assumed leadership, aims to streamline operations and enhance the company’s engineering focus. However, Intel has not verified reports of the planned layoffs. The specifics regarding which regions might be affected also remain unclear.

While the corporate media appears to be readying itself to blame President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policy for Intel’s struggles, an exemption for computer parts and related products is already in place, and Nvidia is responding to the new situation over the longer term by reshoring production to the U.S.

Notably, Intel already reduced its workforce by approximately 15,000 under former President Joe Biden last year, ending with 108,900 employees, compared to 124,800 in the previous period.

Once recognized as the premier computer chipmaker worldwide, Intel has been overtaken by firms more adept at capitalizing on AI advancements and the corresponding demand for specialized chips. The company’s approach to AI, now widely seen as a transformative technology, has been considered sluggish.

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4 hours ago
Economy
News

Bessent Blasts IMF’s Woke Mission Creep.

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❓What Happened: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for diverting resources to social issues over economic stability, warning against mission drift.

👥 Who’s Involved: Scott Bessent, IMF, World Bank, Chinese Communist Party.

📍 Where & When: Washington, D.C., Institute of International Finance forum, Wednesday.

💬 Key Quote: “The IMF has been whistling past the graveyard,” Bessent said, referring to the organization’s focus on social issues at the expense of its core economic responsibilities.

⚠️ Impact: The IMF and World Bank face pressures to realign their missions. Economic forecasts have been affected by U.S. tariff policies, with U.S. growth expectations reduced.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admonished the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday for prioritizing woke politics at the expense of economic stability. Speaking at the Institute of International Finance in Washington, he highlighted the IMF’s “mission creep,” warning that the agency “devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues… crowding out its work on critical macroeconomic issues.”

“The IMF has been whistling past the graveyard,” the Trump official remarked.

Additionally, Bessent directed criticisms toward the World Bank, a United Nations (UN) specialized agency, advising it to control its spending and warning that its officials “should no longer expect blank checks for vapid, buzzword-centric marketing accompanied by half-hearted commitments to reform” for U.S. support.

The backdrop to Bessent’s comments is the IMF’s recent downgrade in U.S. economic growth projections, influenced by hostility to President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policy. The IMF reduced its forecast for U.S. growth in 2025 to 1.8 percent, down from an earlier estimate of 2.7 percent. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economist, explicitly attributed the forecast change to the tariffs.

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4 hours ago
Immigration
News

Trump Explains Why You Can’t Hold Trials For the Millions Biden Let In.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump expressed concerns over the feasibility of conducting trials for millions of migrants who entered the U.S. illegally.

👥 Who’s Involved: Donald J. Trump, President of the United States; Joe Biden, former President; U.S. federal courts; migrants; suspected gang members.

📍 Where & When: Remarks made in the Oval Office; reported on April 22.

💬 Key Quote: “We’re getting them out. I hope we get cooperation from the courts, because we have thousands of people that are ready to go out, and you can’t have a trial for all of these people,” Trump stated to reporters.

⚠️ Impact: Trump’s plans for mass deportation face challenges from federal courts, potentially affecting immigration enforcement and policy execution.

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President Donald J. Trump spoke about the challenges related to holding legal proceedings for potentially millions of migrants who have entered the United States illegally on Tuesday. He emphasized the improbability of providing court trials for every individual due to the sheer volume of cases. Trump stressed the need for expedited deportations to ensure national safety, suggesting that obstructive legal processes could lead to a perilous situation for the country.

“We’re getting them out. I hope we get cooperation from the courts, because we have thousands of people that are ready to go out, and you can’t have a trial for all of these people,” he said, pointing out that the current legal system isn’t designed to accommodate trials at such a large scale.

“A judge can’t say, ‘You know, you have to have a trial.’ The trial is going to take two years,” Trump warned. “No, we’re going to have a very dangerous country if we’re not allowed to do what we’re entitled to do. And I won an election based on the fact that we get them out.”

In a post on his Truth Social platform, he highlighted the double standards involved in allowing Biden to let in millions of migrants with no meaningful legal process, while requiring him to go through the courts every time he has to remove one.

“How can Biden let Millions of Criminals into our Country, totally unchecked and unvetted, with no Legal authority to do so, yet I, in order to make up for this assault to our Nation, am expected to go through a lengthy Legal process, separately, for each and every Criminal Alien,” he demanded. “As usual, TWO DIFFERENT STANDARDS, only leading to the Complete and Total Destruction of the U.S.A.”

Court challenges against the Trump administration, particularly concerning immigration policy, have been a recurring feature of its opening months. Judges like the Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg have hindered efforts to utilize the Alien Enemies Act to remove migrants swiftly, making it harder to deport illegals linked to organized crime groups like MS-13.

President Trump promised a policy of mass deportations of illegal immigrants, particularly criminal aliens, on the 2024 campaign trail. Past polling suggests that a majority of Americans support the policy.

Jack Montgomery contributed to this report.

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6 hours ago
Health
News

RFK Jr. Mulls Removing Covid Vaccines from CDC Child Schedule.

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❓What Happened: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly considering the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the recommended vaccine schedule for children.

👥 Who’s Involved: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon.

📍 Where & When: The information surfaced in a report published by POLITICO on Tuesday.

💬 Key Quote: HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon stated, “No final decision has been made.”

⚠️ Impact: The potential change could alter the public health guidance regarding child vaccinations, though states and local governments set actual school vaccine requirements.

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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly evaluating whether to remove the COVID-19 vaccine from the list of recommended vaccinations for children. A recent report by POLITICO cited anonymous sources said to be privy to the ongoing discussions. While not codified as mandatory, the vaccine was added to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) schedule in 2023.

The CDC’s vaccine schedule aims to guide rather than mandate vaccinations, with decisions about school vaccine mandates falling under state and local jurisdiction. Currently, all 50 states provide medical exemptions from vaccine requirements for school entry.

HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon provided a statement on the matter, indicating that deliberation remains ongoing, and “No final decision has been made.” The potential removal reflects Secretary Kennedy’s concerns over the necessity of COVID-19 vaccination for children. He has previously questioned the need for pediatric COVID-19 vaccination, as children are at minimal risk for severe outcomes from the virus. The timeline for a final decision remains undisclosed.

RFK Jr. blamed the vaccines for causing health issues in children in 2024, including myocarditis, pericarditis, and brain inflammation. He has also stated that there is evidence that COVID-19 vaccines did more harm than good overall.

Last month, it was reported that the CDC would also be examining any potential connection between childhood vaccines and autism. RFK Jr. warns that there has been a lack of rigorous safety studies for 72 childhood vaccinations.

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6 hours ago
News

‘OK, BOOMER’ – Trump Would Have +4 Approval Rating Without the Over 70s — Why?

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Removing voters aged 70 and older from the latest RealClear survey shifts Trump’s net approval from 0 to +3.7.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The 70+ group—consisting of early Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation—registered the only net disapproval of Trump at -14.

🧾KEY QUOTES: The poll shows 40% approval and 54% disapproval among voters 70 and older.

⚠️FALLOUT: This age bracket remains the primary consumer base for corporate media and is economically tied to government systems.

📌SIGNIFICANCE: Trump’s approval deficit is confined to a generation with both informational and financial incentives to reject systemic change.

 

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In the latest RealClear Opinion Research poll, Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 44 percent approve and 44 percent disapprove. Removing the 70+ age group raises his approval rating to 44.9 percent and drops disapproval to 41.1 percent, producing a net improvement of nearly four points.

Voters aged 70 and older are the only cohort with a clear majority disapproving of Trump. All other age groups show either a tie or net approval. The data isolates the over-70 bloc as the key driver of Trump’s neutral national rating.

WHY?

This demographic is disproportionately reliant on legacy broadcast and print media for their news–a part of an outdated “outrage cycle” that has perpetuated falsehoods about President Trump for over a decade now.

Television networks and print outlets remain the Baby Boomer generation’s dominant sources of information, exposing them to consistently negative portrayals of Trump, his cabinet, and his policies. This generation also consistently elected politicians such as Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Hussein Obama. They backed the Iraq War, were largely culpable in the 2008 financial crisis, and were the first to panic in the early days of COVID, per public polling on the subjects.

In recent years, the “Ok, boomer” meme has sought to reflect how this particular generation finds itself uniquely at odds, politically as well as culturally, with the generations that came after it.

Consumption patterns among younger voters have shifted to direct, digital, and independent channels.

The 70+ demographic also represents the segment of the electorate most dependent on the preservation of entitlement programs. Years of payroll contributions to Social Security and Medicare have created a financial reliance on institutional continuity. Trump’s public posture toward reforming or dismantling government structures runs counter to the interests of voters who now depend on those systems for income and healthcare.

Trump’s support remains strong among voters aged 30 to 69. The polling indicates that opposition from the 70+ generation stems less from ideological divergence and more from structural dependency and media environment.

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7 hours ago
War

Vance Sets Firm Deadline for Russia, Ukraine Peace Talks.

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❓What Happened: Vice President J.D. Vance revealed that the U.S. presented Russia and Ukraine with a proposal to end a conflict that has lasted over three years. The proposal stressed that without acceptance, the U.S. might disengage.

👥 Who’s Involved: Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald J. Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Gen. Keith Kellogg.

📍 Where & When: The comments were made in India.

💬 Key Quote: Vance stated, “We’ve issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and Ukrainians, and it’s time for them to either say yes or for the U.S. to walk away from this process.”

⚠️ Impact: Secretary Rubio discussed a potential withdrawal from negotiations, echoing President Trump’s sentiment on procuring peace.

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The U.S. has put forth a proposal urging an end to the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to Vice President J.D. Vance. During a press briefing in India, he emphasized that the proposal is a pivotal moment: if received unfavorably, the United States might scale back involvement.

“We’ve issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and Ukrainians, and it’s time for them to either say yes or for the U.S. to walk away from this process,” Vance said. “We’ve engaged in an extraordinary amount of diplomacy, of on-the-ground work.”

Amid these diplomatic efforts, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a shift by not attending talks in London, England, ostensibly aimed at negotiating a ceasefire, citing logistical challenges. Instead, Gen. Keith Kellogg, the special presidential envoy for Ukraine, will represent U.S. interests in the British capital.

The conversation surrounding possible cessation efforts underscores President Donald J. Trump’s determination to secure peace. The President has aligned with Rubio, supporting the prospect of a short-term withdrawal from talks if progress remains stagnant. “Think about it, every day a lot of people are being killed as we talk about, you know, as they play games, so we’re not gonna take that,” he warned.

Mutual accusations of ceasefire violations, particularly following an Easter truce, between Ukraine and Russia underscore both parties’ seeming reluctance to ramp down the conflict.

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