McConnell Breaks Ranks On Hegseth Defense Nomination
The New York Daily News notes Senate leader Mitch McConnell opposed Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, aligning with Collins and Murkowski to create a 50 50 vote that was broken by VP Vance. The piece frames McConnell as seeking independence from Trump while warning of potential consequences if Hegseth fails.
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Trump first week mixed as Trump-nafta clash and DEI cutbacks
Trump’s first week features threats to slam tariffs on Colombia and retaliatory moves by Petro, then a partial reversal to accept migrant flights. He also ends DEI programs, signals large AI investment, designates drug cartels as terrorists, and pushes a two-sex policy. Some praise fast action, while critics warn of potential violence risks and court battles.
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Trump emulate autocrats in push toward non democratic state
Trudy Rubin argues in the Philadelphia Inquirer that President Trump mirrors autocratic playbooks from Putin to Orban. She warns that pardons for Jan 6 defendants and a chilling crackdown on dissent threaten rule of law, urging Americans to defend constitutional norms.
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