"It's the most hated bill passed by the Senate in the U.S. since the 1990s.\ The United States Senate passed a toxic bill in the U.S. Senate by a tie-breaking vote. The rich would benefit, and the rest of us would suffer. But perhaps more crucially is that many of the...
Critics perceive Trump’s proposed military parade as a troubling shift toward authoritarianism, aligning with significant deployments. Concerns about politicizing the military and executive overreach reflect a broader pattern of democratic erosion. Despite protests and bipartisan disapproval, vigilance is essential to maintain robust democratic institutions amid rising centralization and spectacle in politics.
On June 10, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered the federalization of the California National Guard. He deployed 600 to 800 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in response to mass protests against his immigration and deportation policies. These protests were sparked by the expansion of immigration raids. Family detentions also fueled them. They reflect a growing public resistance to what many consider a cruel and racialized enforcement regime. The federal militarization of domestic protests raises deeper questions about constitutional rights. It prompts concerns about federal overreach. This act also highlights the creeping shadow of authoritarianism in American life.
During his recent Middle East tour from May 13 to 16, 2025, President Donald Trump visited three countries. These countries were Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The official purpose of the trip focused on economic partnerships, regional diplomacy, and personal engagements with key leaders. Unofficially, it involved a meeting with authoritarians from five countries. Two of these leaders are known criminals. The others are suspected but not convicted of crimes. There was little mention of the humanitarian collapse in Gaza. The destruction of cities and towns housing millions was barely addressed. Nonetheless, one of them is eager to fly in a brand-new airplane, a gift from Qatar.
In Volker Ullrich’s book, Germany 1923, he focuses on an “intoxicating time” in the year 1923. He points out that there were constant calls for a strongman. A savior was needed to lift Germany out of misery and desperation. This began after the collapse of...
Tonight the press is going bonkers over the idiot’s showtime to the Congress, the Supreme Court, and others. The press has relinquished its responsibility to report on Trump. They have neglected to give context about his criminal past. They also don’t challenge him on...