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April 15, 2025
Media
Politics

WaPo Columnist Fears Losing Job if He Critiques Bezos’s New Relationship With Trump.

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❓What Happened: Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin admitted during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored that he fears being fired if he comments on or critiques the newspaper’s owner, Amazon founder and mega-billionaire Jeff Bezos.

👥 Who’s Involved: Piers Morgan, Josh Rogin, Bill Maher, Jeff Bezos, and Donald J. Trump.

📍 Where & When: The debate occurred on Piers Morgan Uncensored, following Maher’s account of his dinner with President Trump on Real Time, which aired on Friday.

💬 Key Quote: Rogin stated, “I’m not in a position to comment on Jeff Bezos, because if I comment on Jeff Bezos, then I could be fired from my job.”

⚠️ Impact: The conversation highlighted potential double standards in media criticism and raised questions about the influence of media ownership. In recent months, Bezos has taken a more active role in the Washington Post, especially on the newspaper’s editorial side.

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On a recent episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, columnist Josh Rogin found himself in a tight spot as he was challenged to explain why he criticized comedian Bill Maher‘s recent dinner meeting with Present Donald J. Trump while overlooking similar actions by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos. Rogin was pressed by host Piers Morgan over dismissing Maher’s engagement with Trump as a “PR stunt,” accusing the host of HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher of inadvertently serving as a tool for Trump’s publicity.

Morgan grilled the Washington Post columnist on his apparent selective criticism, pointing out that Bezos, who owns the newspaper, has had several recent public and private interactions with Trump. “He called him and praised him after he was shot. At a New York Times event in December Bezos said he was optimistic about a second Trump presidency. He had dinner at Mar-a-Lago in December 2024. He pledged a million dollars to Trump’s inauguration fund. He attended the inauguration. Amazon, obviously, one of his, companies [Amazon] streamed Trump’s inauguration on its Prime Video service and is also paying $40 million for a Melania Trump documentary,” Morgan noted.

After several exchanges, Morgan finally drew a stunning confession from Rogin after lampooning the columnist’s unwillingness to discuss Bezos. “All right, but look, Josh, look, if it looks like a duck and it sounds like a duck, it’s probably a duck,” Morgan jabbed, adding: “I mean, you can appreciate that if you’re Bill Maher watching you refusing to be remotely critical of what your own owner has done with Trump in terms of kissing the ring, you could potentially see that he might think there’s a double standard there.”

An exasperated Rogin relented, admitting: “You know, I see what you’re trying to do, Piers, but I’m not in a position to comment on Jeff Bezos, because if I comment on Jeff Bezos, then I could be fired from my job and you know that, so I’m not going to do that.”

The National Pulse reported last October that the Washington Post saw over 200,000 digital readers cancel their subscriptions and its editorial staff revolt against ownership after Bezos and the newspaper’s editorial board decided not to endorse Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris, choosing instead not to back any candidate. Since the 2024 election, the newspaper has bled subscribers and revenue while facing a second staff revolt in late February of this year when Bezos announced changes to the newspaper’s opinion section, stating it would now focus on promoting “personal liberties and free markets.”

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April 15, 2025
Politics

Biden to Deliver Chicago Speech, First Address Since Election.

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❓What Happened: Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public speech since leaving office in January.

👥 Who’s Involved: Joe Biden; Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD); former Gov. Martin O’Malley; and former Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

📍 Where & When: Tuesday evening, at a conference in Chicago.

💬 Key Quote: “We are deeply honored President Biden is making his first public appearance at ACRD’s sold-out conference,” said Rachel Buck, ACRD Executive Director.

⚠️ Impact: Biden’s speech is anticipated to focus on Social Security. However, attention will likely be focused on the octogenarian Democrat’s cognitive state.

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Former President Joe Biden is scheduled to make what is being billed as his first public speaking engagement since leaving office on Tuesday. The former president will deliver the evening keynote address during a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD), with an expected focus on Social Security.

“We are deeply honored President Biden is making his first public appearance at ACRD’s sold-out conference,” said Rachel Buck, Executive Director of ACRD, in a statment. She continued: “As bipartisan leaders have long agreed, Americans who retire after paying into Social Security their whole lives deserve the vital support and caring services they receive. As a result, we are thrilled the President will be joining us to discuss how we can work together for a stable and successful future for Social Security.”

The address will likely draw significant media and public attention, with extra scrutiny on Biden’s cognitive state. Since the former president left office, the corporate media has admitted that staffers in the Biden White House engaged in a concerted effort to hide the 82-year-old Democrat’s reduced mental faculties from the American public. Biden’s declining cognitive and physical health became particularly evident following a disastrous June 2024 presidential debate with now-President Donald J. Trump, where the octogenarian Democrat appeared confused and physically frail.

Biden will be joined in his keynote address by former Governor Martin O’Malley (D-MD), who also served as Biden’s Social Security Administration commissioner. Additionally, former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) is slated to speak at the ACRD conference.

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April 15, 2025
William Upton
Education
Politics

Trump Withdraws $2 BILLION from Harvard. Here’s Why…

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❓What Happened: The Trump administration is freezing $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University after the Ivy League institution rejected a set of government policy conditions aimed at addressing anti-Semitic incidents and pro-Hamas protests on its campus.

👥 Who’s Involved: Harvard University, President Donald J. Trump, Harvard President Alan Garber, pro-Hamas demonstrators, and federal officials.

📍 Where & When: Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, and the White House in Washington, D.C., with the funding freeze announced late on April 14, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Harvard’s statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation’s most prestigious universities and colleges,” the Trump administration’s Joint Task Force to combat anti-Semitism said in a statement.

⚠️ Impact: The university is being hit with a freeze on $2.2 billion in multi-year federal grants, and the Trump administration has canceled a $60 million contract with Harvard.

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Late Monday evening, the Trump administration suspended $2.2 billion in multi-year federal grants for Harvard University after the Ivy League academic institution rejected funding conditions U.S. President Donald J. Trump proposed to address anti-Semitism on campus. Earlier Monday, Harvard issued a statement declaring the Trump White House’s push for policy changes at the university to be “illegal.” The Trump White House had previously announced it would condition funding for Harvard on the school adequately addressing anti-Semitic incidents on campus, ensuring viewpoint diversity in its academic programs, and assisting with the federal screening of foreign students for pro-terrorism and extremist ideologies.

“Harvard’s statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation’s most prestigious universities and colleges—that federal investment does not come with the responsibility to uphold civil rights laws,” the Joint Task Force to combat anti-Semitism announced in a statement yesterday evening, continuing: “The disruption of learning that has plagued campuses in recent years is unacceptable. The harassment of Jewish students is intolerable. It is time for elite universities to take the problem seriously and commit to meaningful change if they wish to continue receiving taxpayer support.”

The statement concluded: “The Joint Task Force to combat anti-Semitism is announcing a freeze on $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60M in multi-year contract value to Harvard University.”

Universities across the United States have seen an explosion in anti-Semitic incidents and the harassment of Jewish students by pro-Hamas demonstrators. In several instances, protests escalated to the point where demonstrators would surround and trap Jewish students in university classrooms and libraries. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has moved to revoke student visas for hundreds of foreign students over their participation in the campus demonstrations and for public pro-Hamas statements.

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April 14, 2025
Crime
Politics

DOJ Charges Suspect in Arson Attacks on Tesla Showroom, GOP Office.

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❓What Happened: Federal authorities detained a man following arson incidents at a Tesla showroom and the Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

👥 Who’s Involved: Jamison Wagner, aged 40, is the suspect in these arson attacks.

📍Where & When: The attacks took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the Republican Party office fire reported on March 30, 2025, and the Tesla showroom attack occurring on February 9.

💬 Key Quote: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “Hurling firebombs is not political protest… it is a dangerous felony that we will prosecute to the maximum extent.”

⚠️ Impact: Wagner faces charges that could lead to up to 20 years in prison per count if found guilty.

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A 40-year-old New Mexico man has been apprehended by federal authorities in relation to arson attacks targeting both a Tesla showroom and the Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of Jamison Wagner on Monday, charging him with two federal counts of malicious damage or destruction of property by fire or explosives.

The arrest comes amid a number of recent arrests for attacks and acts of vandalism against Tesla properties and vehicles. Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, have been the target of increasingly violent leftist rhetoric over the billionaire technology mogul’s work with President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—tasked with rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in federal agencies. Wagner’s February 9 arson attack on the Tesla showroom also included the defacement of the building with graffiti carrying incendiary messages against Musk. Two electric vehicles were burned in the Tesla showroom attack, with one being seriously damaged.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has made it clear that such actions are being treated as severe crimes, emphasizing in a statement, “Hurling firebombs is not political protest… it is a dangerous felony that we will prosecute to the maximum extent.”

In late March, Wagner followed up his Tesla showroom attack, this time targeting the Republican Party of New Mexico’s (RPNM) headquarters in Albuquerque using several incendiary devices. The fire damaged the front door and entryway of the RPNM office, and Wagner again defaced the building exterior with graffiti—this time stating “ICE=KKK.”

Wagner is currently in federal custody pending a hearing regarding his detention. He faces upwards of 20 years in prison on each count if convicted.

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April 14, 2025
Education
Politics

Harvard Rejects Trump Admin Instructions to Address Anti-Semitism on Campus, Risking Federal Funding.

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❓What Happened: Harvard University rejected a set of funding conditions from the Trump administration aimed at addressing anti-Semitism and other civil rights issues on its campus on Monday, risking the potential loss of hundreds of millions of federal education dollars.

👥 Who’s Involved: Harvard University, President Donald J. Trump’s administration, and Harvard President Alan M. Garber.

📍 Where & When: The statement was issued by Harvard on Monday through a post on their X (formerly Twitter) account.

💬 Key Quote: “The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” the university stated.

⚠️ Impact: Harvard risks potential federal funding cuts as it opposes the Trump administration’s conditions, which are intended to combat anti-Semitism and involve an audit of class subjects and student admission criteria adjustments.

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Harvard University announced on Monday that it will not comply with a set of conditions issued by President Donald J. Trump’s administration in order to continue receiving federal funding. The Trump White House previously informed the university that future federal funding would be conditioned on its adoption of a proposed series of policy changes aimed at combating antisemitism on campus, eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, and additional screening of international students for potential terrorist sympathies.

“The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” Harvard University posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, announcing its decision to refuse the government’s funding conditions. Meanwhile, students, teachers, and staff were notified of the university’s decision in a note from Harvard President Alan Garber.

“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue,” Garber wrote, alleging: “Although some of the demands outlined by the government are aimed at combating antisemitism, the majority represent direct governmental regulation of the ‘intellectual conditions’ at Harvard.”

Harvard’s decision to reject the Trump administration proposal could imperil nearly $9 billion in federal funding. Earlier this year, President Trump moved to cut an estimated $400 million in federal funding earmarked for Columbia University over the school’s failure to handle pro-Hamas and antisemitic protests on campus. The Trump administration has also cut $500 million in funding for Brown University, again citing the school’s failure to address anti-Semitic incidents and pro-Hamas demonstrators.

Additional schools seeing significant funding cuts include Cornell University, which has lost $1 billion in federal dollars, and Northwestern University, which saw a cut of around $790 million.

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April 14, 2025
Politics
Sports

DOJ Launches ‘Enforcement Action’ Investigation Against Maine for Allowing Men in Women’s Sports.

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❓What Happened: A U.S. Department of Education investigation into allegations that Maine violated Title IX by allowing men to compete in women’s sports has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for enforcement action.

👥 Who’s Involved: The U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Justice, Governor Janet Mills (D-ME), and Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.

📍 Where & When: The actions are taking place in Maine, with the investigation prompted by an incident in February where a biological male won a Maine women’s high school pole vaulting championship.

💬 Key Quote: “The Department has given Maine every opportunity to come into compliance with Title IX, but the state’s leaders have stubbornly refused to do so,” states Department of Education Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.

⚠️ Impact: Maine faces loss of federal education funding, with state officials saying they will defend Maine’s transgender athlete policy in federal court.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking over a Title IX violation case in Maine, signaling it will launch legal action against the state following an investigation by the Department of Education. In February, a biologically male high school athlete—who goes by Katie Spencer—won the state’s Class B girls’ pole vaulting championship, prompting a federal investigation into whether the state violated an Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump barring males from participating in women’s sports.

“The Department has given Maine every opportunity to come into compliance with Title IX, but the state’s leaders have stubbornly refused to do so, choosing instead to prioritize an extremist ideological agenda over their students’ safety, privacy, and dignity,” the Department of Education’s Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor said in a statement. He added: “The Maine Department of Education will now have to defend its discriminatory practices before a Department administrative law judge and in a federal court against the Justice Department. Governor Mills would have done well to adhere to the wisdom embedded in the old idiom—be careful what you wish for. Now she will see the Trump Administration in court.”

Maine’s assistant attorney general, Sarah Foster, contends that her state’s policy allowing biologically male transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports is Title IX compliant. “Nothing in Title IX or its implementing regulations prohibits schools from allowing transgender girls and women to participate on girls’ and women’s sports teams,” Foster argued in a letter to the DOJ. She added: “Your letters to date do not cite a single case that so holds. To the contrary, various federal courts have held that Title IX and/or the Equal Protection Clause require schools to allow such participation.”

In late February, Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) clashed with Trump during a lunch event at the White House when the President pressed Mills on whether her state would comply with his women’s sports directive. When the Maine Democrat insisted that her state was already in compliance, President Trump shot back: “Well, we are the federal law… You’d better do it, because you’re not going to get any federal funding at all if you don’t.”

Following the White House exchange, the U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation to determine whether Maine had violated Title IX regulations. Subsequently, the Trump administration has moved to cut federal funding for the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) over the state’s refusal to comply with Trump’s women’s sports order.

The National Pulse reported in March that the University of Maine System (UMS) reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to adhere to Trump’s Executive Order. UMS, comprising eight public universities in Maine, faced a suspension of federal funding from the USDA.

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April 11, 2025
Lawfare
Politics

More Lawfare Firms Bend the Knee to Trump Admin.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump announced agreements with five major law firms to provide pro bono services worth hundreds of millions of dollars for causes supported by him and the firms. The law firms include Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump; the law firms Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; and the EEOC.

📍 Where & When: Announced on Truth Social, the agreements were publicized on Friday, April 11.

💬 Key Quote: “The Law Firms affirm that they will not deny representation to clients, such as members of politically disenfranchised groups and Government Officials, employees, and advisors, who have not historically received Legal representation from major National Law Firms, including in pro bono matters, and in support of non-profits, because of the personal political views of individual lawyers,” Trump’s Truth Social post states.

⚠️ Impact: The pro bono pledges have exceeded $900 million, bringing to heel a number of major law firms that have sought to undermine the Trump agenda by assisting lawfare efforts in recent years.

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President Donald J. Trump has revealed commitments from five prominent law firms to deliver pro bono services totaling $600 million for various causes they mutually endorse. The firms joining this initiative include Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, with the latter contributing $100 million. Services pledged by these firms will span supporting veterans, military families, law enforcement, and first responders, as well as addressing fairness in the justice system and combating anti-Semitism, according to statements released by Trump.

Trump’s announcement, made on Truth Social, noted that these legal entities will not partake in “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. The decision is also linked to the recent withdrawal of inquiries from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), with Trump referencing this move as part of an agreement.

“The Law Firms affirm their commitment to Merit-Based Hiring, Promotion, and Retention. Accordingly, the Law Firms will not engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding: “The Law Firms affirm that they will not deny representation to clients, such as members of politically disenfranchised groups and Government Officials, employees, and advisors, who have not historically received Legal representation from major National Law Firms, including in pro bono matters, and in support of non-profits, because of the personal political views of individual lawyers.”

This development marks a significant expansion in the scale of legal services committed on a pro bono basis, notably for causes that are perceived to align closely with the Trump administration’s priorities. The total value of these pro bono pledges by law firms has now surpassed $900 million. Trump highlighted the bipartisan nature of the pro bono work to be undertaken, asserting that it will uphold a wide range of political perspectives, including conservative values.

These agreements come after Trump earlier enacted Executive Orders that penalized certain high-profile law firms. The law firms involved have previously been noted for engaging in lawfare efforts against Trump or employing individuals who have pursued dubious legal actions against him to hamper his 2024 presidential campaign and political agenda.

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April 10, 2025
Politics

Texas GOP Congressman Backs Paxton Over Cornyn in Senate Showdown.

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❓What Happened: Republican Rep. Lance Gooden endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP Senate primary against longtime Sen. John Cornyn.

👥 Who’s Involved: Rep. Lance Gooden, Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, President Donald Trump, Texas Rep. Troy Nehls, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Sen. Tim Scott.

📍 Where & When: The endorsement was made in Texas on Thursday.

💬 Key Quote: “Attorney General Paxton is the conservative champion we need in the U.S. Senate,” stated Rep. Lance Gooden.

⚠️ Impact: The endorsement increases pressure in a primary that could turn into a costly and contentious contest. The GOP primary winner will likely be favored in the general election.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton‘s Republican primary bid against U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is receiving some early support. Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX), who represents parts of Eastern Dallas and is known for his MAGA allegiance, announced he is endorsing Paxton for Senate—a sign that populist and Trump-backing Republicans in the state could soon follow suit. The Texas Republican primary for the U.S. Senate is anticipated to be particularly contentious and costly.

Paxton, who has served as Attorney General since 2014, announced his Senate run earlier this week. He cites a need for change and a stronger representation of conservative values. He argues for aligning more closely with President Donald J. Trump’s agenda. Paxton has accused Cornyn of failing to support conservative principles and questions his loyalty to Trump.

Cornyn, a member of the Senate since 2002, has backing from significant Republican figures, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRCC) also endorses Cornyn. However, while he claimd that his voting record shows steadfast support for Trump’s policies, he initially opposed his bid to reclaim the presidency in 2024, and argued congressional Republicans should not oppose the lawfare prosecutions of America First leader.

While Trump could weigh in on the race with an endorsement—likely all but deciding the primary’s winner—such an action appears unlikely at the moment. Paxton’s campaign is characterized by his stance as a staunch conservative and ally to Trump, and the Trump-style lawfare against him—including an attempted but failed impeachment pushed by establishment Republicans and Democrats in the Texas legislature.

Despite the attention currently on Paxton and Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) could also enter the race.

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April 10, 2025
William Upton
Economy
Politics

BREAKING: House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Budget and Tax Cut Bill.

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❓What Happened: The United States House of Representatives voted to concur with changes made by the Senate to a budget bill that will extend President Donald J. Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. This comes on the heels of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) releasing a report indicating that extending the Trump Tax Cuts could benefit Americans after prolonged economic difficulties.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump; Council of Economic Advisers; U.S. Congress.

📍 Where & When: United States; April 10.

💬 Key Quote: President Trump urges Congress to “pass the one, big, beautiful bill” to enact both an extension of the tax cuts and his budget priorities.

⚠️ Impact: Extending the tax cuts could raise real wages by up to $3,300 per year, increase take-home pay for median-income households by up to $5,000 annually, and spur GDP growth. Failure to extend could have resulted in the largest tax hike in U.S. history, potentially harming job numbers and investments in distressed areas.

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The House of Representatives has passed a revised budget framework—concurring with changes made by the Senate—that will extend tax cuts enacted by President Donald J. Trump in 2017, avoiding a massive tax increase on most Americans at the end of the year. With House members voting almost entirely along partisan lines—Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was among just two Republican dissenters in the 216-214 vote—the budget framework was narrowly adopted. Democrats in the House, however, have said they will continue to oppose the budget measure, with Rep. Steve Horsford (D-NV) going so far as to claim extending the tax cuts will “screw America.”

“The Speaker is rushing to the floor to pass a budget reconciliation, to screw America by passing the biggest tax cut in history,” the Nevada Democrat shouted during a Congressional hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday. He continued: “W.T.F! Who is in charge?!”

Despite the Democrats’ claims, most economic analyses show that extending the 2017 cuts would benefit the economy. Conversely, letting Trump’s tax cuts expire could have had severely negative implications for American workers and investors.

A new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) breaks down the advantages of extending the 2017 tax cuts. Among the projections are significant increases in real wages by up to $3,300 annually and enhancements in take-home pay for median-income households, potentially rising by $5,000 each year.

The analysis further anticipates a short-term GDP boost between 3.3 percent and 3.8 percent, with long-term projections showing growth from 2.6 percent to 3.2 percent.

Notably, the CEA report suggested that unless the cuts were extended, the U.S. could lose 4.1 million jobs. Meanwhile, renewing the tax cut provisions could bring an estimated $100 billion in investment into American communities that have suffered economically.

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April 9, 2025
News
Politics

Trump Ally Ken Paxton Confirms Primary Challenge Against RINO Sen. John Cornyn.

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❓What Happened: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a primary challenge against incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn.

👥 Who’s Involved: Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Texas Republicans, and Donald J. Trump supporters.

📍 Where & When: Announcement made in Texas this week.

💬 Key Quote: Paxton declared, “It’s definitely time for a change in Texas,” in his announcement.

⚠️ Impact: The primary could strengthen the America First movement in the Senate, displacing the Bush-type Cornyn in favor of one of President Trump’s strongest supporters.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has confirmed his intent to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in an upcoming Republican primary. The announcement signals a potentially contentious race for one of Texas’s Senate seats—which Cornyn has held since 2002.

Paxton, who has held his current office since 2015, argues that the state requires a change in leadership. “I’m announcing that I’m running for U.S. Senate against John Cornyn, who apparently is running again for his fifth term, which would put him there three decades. It’s definitely time for a change in Texas,” he told Laura Ingraham.

Cornyn’s team is attempting to portray him as an ally to President Donald J. Trump while personally attacking Paxton and branding him a “fraud.” However, Paxton’s record as a Trump supporter is solid, while Cornyn previously argued against the America First leader standing for reelection in 2024 and lobbied Congress not to oppose the lawfare campaign against him.

“John Cornyn condemned the House GOP for investigating Soros-backed DA Alvin Bragg’s political persecution of President Trump,” Paxton recalled in March, contending that the incumbent “was always desperate for the bogus witch hunt to succeed.”

An early poll conducted by Texas Public Opinion Research shows Paxton leading Cornyn by a ten-point margin. Another poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates found Paxton leading by an even larger margin of 53 to 28 percent, rising to 70 percent to just 14 percent on an “informed ballot.”

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