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It looks like I picked the wrong four years to quit sniffing glue.
Republicans keep saying voters don’t “get” what they passed. But what if voters get it and still don’t like it? A GOP senator hints that messaging may not be the real problem.
GOP senator admits Republicans' messaging is 'not resonating with a lot of voters'
One member of the Senate Republican Conference is now publicly fretting about his party's ability to connect to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.NOTUS reported Friday that Republicans…
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January 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Republicans keep saying voters don’t “get” what they passed. But what if voters get it and still don’t like it? A GOP senator hints that messaging may not be the real problem.
The most frustrating part isn’t that Jack Smith’s testimony confirms Trump knew the election wasn’t stolen. It’s that so many of us already knew. This piece digs into why hearing it under oath still matters.
'It's going to come out': Ex-RNC spokesman says Jack Smith's testimony too damning to hide
Bulwark podcaster and former Republican National Committee spokesperson Tim Miller asserted Republicans chose New Year’s Eve to release damning testimony from former special prosecutor Jack Smith in…
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January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The most frustrating part isn’t that Jack Smith’s testimony confirms Trump knew the election wasn’t stolen. It’s that so many of us already knew. This piece digs into why hearing it under oath still matters.
Trita Parsi warns Trump’s threat is “striking not for its clarity but for its contradiction.” A president who vowed to end regime change is now flirting with it again. That tension drives the whole piece.
Iran Protests: Trump Threatens Military Action But It Won't Get Him the Result He Wants
Analyst Trita Parsi lays out three different ways the US and Israel could attack Iran, the potentially disastrous consequences, and how the Iranian people are not the priority for DC or Tel Aviv.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Trita Parsi warns Trump’s threat is “striking not for its clarity but for its contradiction.” A president who vowed to end regime change is now flirting with it again. That tension drives the whole piece.
Wonkette argues Bari Weiss’s first big CBS move says it all. Tony Dokoupil as Evening News anchor isn’t bold or disruptive. It’s beige grievance politics in a suit, sold as reform. And it likely fails everyone.
Bari Weiss Launches Jar Of Mayonnaise Into CBS Evening News Anchor Chair
She's so good at this.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Wonkette argues Bari Weiss’s first big CBS move says it all. Tony Dokoupil as Evening News anchor isn’t bold or disruptive. It’s beige grievance politics in a suit, sold as reform. And it likely fails everyone.
Democrats spend years chasing “moderate” vibes. Schecter argues this fight does the opposite and that’s the point. Mamdani vs Musk draws a bright line between popular economics and oligarch rule.
Choose: Mamdani's Affordability For Millions Or Elon's Ego?
Democrats should SO want this fight...
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January 3, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Democrats spend years chasing “moderate” vibes. Schecter argues this fight does the opposite and that’s the point. Mamdani vs Musk draws a bright line between popular economics and oligarch rule.
Trump now says he’ll probably sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell for “gross incompetence” over building renovations. It’s less about construction costs and more about attacking Fed independence when policy doesn’t bend to him.
Trump Says He'll 'Probably' Sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell: 'A Very Incompetent Man'
President Donald Trump revealed that he will likely sue Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over renovations to two buildings.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Trump now says he’ll probably sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell for “gross incompetence” over building renovations. It’s less about construction costs and more about attacking Fed independence when policy doesn’t bend to him.
A militia convicted of seditious conspiracy is reorganizing. Veterans and cops play a central role. Trump’s clemency changed the risk math. This piece explains how and why. 👀
Trump's Clemency Means The Seditious Oath Keepers Are Back
A ‘sacred’ pledge (yeah) will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:10 AM
A militia convicted of seditious conspiracy is reorganizing. Veterans and cops play a central role. Trump’s clemency changed the risk math. This piece explains how and why. 👀
Trump says he “aced” a cognitive exam and wants them mandatory. The exam is a dementia screen. Doctors don’t give it on repeat for fun. That brag answers more questions than he thinks.
Friday Afternoon News Updates - 1/2/26
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January 2, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Trump says he “aced” a cognitive exam and wants them mandatory. The exam is a dementia screen. Doctors don’t give it on repeat for fun. That brag answers more questions than he thinks.
The Court may soon gut Humphrey’s Executor, the case that protects independent agencies from presidential purge. This piece argues the justices could save it without betraying their own doctrine, and maybe save the Court’s credibility too.
Save Humphrey’s Executor. Save the Supreme Court (Sort Of)
Overturning Humphrey’s Executor would gut independent agencies. The Supreme Court still has a principled way out.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The Court may soon gut Humphrey’s Executor, the case that protects independent agencies from presidential purge. This piece argues the justices could save it without betraying their own doctrine, and maybe save the Court’s credibility too.
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Kamala Harris was guest on Jimmy Kimmel Dec 17 show. This is a must see. VP Harris shows what a real American leader is supposed to be doing.
January 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Kamala Harris was guest on Jimmy Kimmel Dec 17 show. This is a must see. VP Harris shows what a real American leader is supposed to be doing.
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Imagine that…
The Jan. 6 pipe bomber case isn’t wobbling because of evidence. It’s wobbling because of missed deadlines, the wrong grand jury, and assumptions that turned out to be wrong. Details matter here. 👀
The Justice Department may be putting the Jan. 6 pipe bomber case in jeopardy
The case of the accused Jan. 6 pipe bomber, Brian Cole, is prompting questions after some bizarre moves from the Justice Department. Lawfare's Roger Parloff documented some of the details in Cole's…
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January 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Imagine that…
Tariffs sound tough in speeches. They look different in spreadsheets. The Trump team floated a 92% duty on Italian pasta, then quietly cut it to single digits after review. This pattern keeps repeating.
Proposed Tariffs On Italian Pasta Won’t Happen After All
In October, the United States said 13 Italian pasta companies would face an extra 92% duty beginning in 2026.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Tariffs sound tough in speeches. They look different in spreadsheets. The Trump team floated a 92% duty on Italian pasta, then quietly cut it to single digits after review. This pattern keeps repeating.
Trump says he ignores his doctors because he’s “a little superstitious.” A CNN cardiologist explains why that thinking can lead to serious bleeding risks. Worth a careful read. 🩺
'Makes No Sense To Me': CNN Doctor Reveals 'Hazard' Of Trump's Health Revelation
Dr. Jonathan Reiner was left baffled by the president's explanation of his medication use.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Trump says he ignores his doctors because he’s “a little superstitious.” A CNN cardiologist explains why that thinking can lead to serious bleeding risks. Worth a careful read. 🩺
The lawsuit argues this policy is designed to drive certain people out of public service. If courts agree, what does that say about how far an administration can go in reshaping the workforce through benefits alone?
Federal Employees Sue Trump Administration Over Ban On Gender-Affirming Care
The complaint argues that denying coverage of gender-affirming care is sex-based discrimination.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The lawsuit argues this policy is designed to drive certain people out of public service. If courts agree, what does that say about how far an administration can go in reshaping the workforce through benefits alone?
A $2.75M Jesus painting. A promise to sign it. A jab at a Wall Street billionaire for bidding too low. This New Year’s Eve scene at Mar-a-Lago says a lot about where Trump’s head is right now 🎨
Donald Trump Auctions Off A Painting Of Jesus — Then Offers To Sign It
The president described one bidder as "the biggest guy on Wall Street" before deriding the man's $1 million offer as "peanuts."
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January 2, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A $2.75M Jesus painting. A promise to sign it. A jab at a Wall Street billionaire for bidding too low. This New Year’s Eve scene at Mar-a-Lago says a lot about where Trump’s head is right now 🎨
Abby Phillip had zero patience for a familiar trick. Strip context, add outrage, then claim victory. She explains why Scott Jennings and Erick Erickson are wrong about what Tim Walz actually said.
'Give Me A Break Eric': CNN Host Has Had It Up To Here With Right Wing Pundit
Abby Phillip bluntly responded to a conservative pundit's misleading defense of a panelist on her show.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Abby Phillip had zero patience for a familiar trick. Strip context, add outrage, then claim victory. She explains why Scott Jennings and Erick Erickson are wrong about what Tim Walz actually said.
Trump says his health is “perfect,” explains he had a CT scan, not an MRI, and suggests the mistake was doing extra screening at all. The story isn’t the scan. It’s how touchy he is about being asked.
Trump, In Interview, Defends His Energy And Health, Offers New Details On Screening He Underwent
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Trump says his health is “perfect,” explains he had a CT scan, not an MRI, and suggests the mistake was doing extra screening at all. The story isn’t the scan. It’s how touchy he is about being asked.
CNN frames 2026 as the year institutions either check Trump or bend. Courts, Congress, media, markets, all under stress at once. What do you think breaks first, if anything, and what actually stops him?
Trump 'courting political disaster' after 'torrid' return to White House
Although countless polls are showing President Donald Trump with weak approval ratings, he isn't backing down from his far-right MAGA agenda. Trump is attacking those polls as "fake news," and he…
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January 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
CNN frames 2026 as the year institutions either check Trump or bend. Courts, Congress, media, markets, all under stress at once. What do you think breaks first, if anything, and what actually stops him?
The Jan. 6 pipe bomber case isn’t wobbling because of evidence. It’s wobbling because of missed deadlines, the wrong grand jury, and assumptions that turned out to be wrong. Details matter here. 👀
The Justice Department may be putting the Jan. 6 pipe bomber case in jeopardy
The case of the accused Jan. 6 pipe bomber, Brian Cole, is prompting questions after some bizarre moves from the Justice Department. Lawfare's Roger Parloff documented some of the details in Cole's…
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January 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The Jan. 6 pipe bomber case isn’t wobbling because of evidence. It’s wobbling because of missed deadlines, the wrong grand jury, and assumptions that turned out to be wrong. Details matter here. 👀
This isn’t lifestyle fluff. It’s an argument that exhaustion is the point, and self-care is resistance. Daily Kos makes the case that staying grounded is how people keep showing up for the 2026 fight.
Self-care tips to stay in the fight against Trump's reign of terror
The past year took a real toll. Donald Trump’s return to power in 2025 didn’t just reshape politics—it reshaped the emotional weather we all live in. The cruelty, the chaos, and the constant ...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This isn’t lifestyle fluff. It’s an argument that exhaustion is the point, and self-care is resistance. Daily Kos makes the case that staying grounded is how people keep showing up for the 2026 fight.
Trump auctions off a speed-painted Jesus for $2.75M at Mar-a-Lago, jokes about draining wallets, praises the artist as an all-time great. Campos says the scene sounds fake because it should. Then comes the Caligula comparison.
Did I make this one up? - Lawyers, Guns & Money
You decide: President Donald Trump rang in the New Year at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, by presiding over a charity auction at which he sold off a portrait of Jesus Christ for $2.75…
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January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Trump auctions off a speed-painted Jesus for $2.75M at Mar-a-Lago, jokes about draining wallets, praises the artist as an all-time great. Campos says the scene sounds fake because it should. Then comes the Caligula comparison.
If federal policy now starts with viral videos and ends with nationwide punishment, what happens to any program that serves people Trump or MAGA influencers don’t like?
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News Corpse
The Internet's Chronicle of Media Decay
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January 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
If federal policy now starts with viral videos and ends with nationwide punishment, what happens to any program that serves people Trump or MAGA influencers don’t like?
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