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Or as it should be called, illegal human trafficking done by the U.S. administration.

USA Today - Exclusive: DOJ memo offers blueprint to Tren de Aragua deportation plan
Trump administration officials directed police to circumvent courts and pursue gang members into their homes without a warrant, a new document shows.

NPR - Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism​

"We've slid into some form of authoritarianism," says Steven Levitsky, a professor of government at Harvard, and co-author of How Democracies Die. "It is relatively mild compared to some others. It is certainly reversible, but we are no longer living in a liberal democracy."

NPR - The global economy will be hit hard by Trump's tariffs [massive tax increase on imports], IMF warns

NBC News - Harvard's president says the school will 'not compromise' on its rights with the Trump admin
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Alan Garber doubled down on his defiance and said the school had "no choice" but to sue the federal government and reject its demands.

Politico - Al Gore compares Trump administration to Nazi Germany​
The former vice president said the administration was “insisting on trying to create their own preferred version of reality.”

The New Republic - Trump’s Attack on ActBlue Just Blew Up in His Face
Donald Trump’s attempt to target the major Democratic fundraising platform [using the Department of Justice] has instead galvanized donors.



Gizmodo - After 100 Days, Most Americans Hate What Elon Musk Is Doing to the Government
New polling shows just 35% of Americans approve of the oligarch.

CNN - CNN Poll: Trump’s approval at 100 days lower than any president in at least seven decades

ABC News - Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years: [ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos] POLL

Slumpy the massive import tax hiking felon fascist that breaks laws and ignores courts says pollsters who point out people aren't liking it so much are criminals.

Rolling Stone - Trump Melts Down Over Plummeting Popularity, Says Pollsters Are 'Criminals'
President Donald Trump called pollsters "criminals" and demanded they be investigated after a series of polls showing declining approval ratings.

The Daily Beast - Karoline Leavitt Boasts Trump Wouldn’t Hesitate to Arrest SCOTUS Justices
The White House press secretary said “anyone who is breaking the law or obstructing federal law enforcement officials” is subject to prosecution.

Axios - Exclusive: Most Americans [52%] see Trump as "dangerous dictator," poll says

Newsweek - Donald Trump given "F" rating by Americans after 100 days

CNBC - U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter as Trump policy uncertainty weighed on businesses

Media Matters - Fox spins economic contraction under Trump: “Some might say that wasn't as big a drop as anticipated”
Flashback: On Fox last month, a Trump economic adviser predicted robust GDP growth of “2-2.5% in the first quarter.” GDP actually contracted at a rate of 0.3%.

I'm afraid facts, opinion polls and future elections don't matter to people who don't intend to leave office.

NY Times - Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution

CNN - Trump is acting like it’s his choice whether he obeys the Constitution

He swore the oath before taking office and now acts like it doesn't matter.

NY Times - U.S. Credit Receives Downgrade From Moody’s as Trump Pushes Costly Tax Cuts​
The downgrade means that each of the three major credit rating firms no longer gives the United States its best rating.​

Have rich people pay their taxes - not consumption taxes like tariffs that punish the least well off and fails to raise as much revenue.

NBC News - Conservatives block Trump agenda bill from advancing in major setback for GOP leaders
The House Budget Committee voted down the massive party-line package, with a critical band of Republicans pushing for deeper spending cuts.

Reuters - US Supreme Court [7-2] maintains block on Trump deportations under wartime law

There is no declaration of war by Congress either.

The Democratic Party should focus on finding common ground to appeal to moderate voters, similar to the strategy employed by Bill Clinton during his campaign. Historically, the American public has favored centrist positions over extreme views from either end of the political spectrum. In the 2000 election, George W. Bush successfully tapped into this centrist sentiment, while Joe Biden used a similar approach to secure his victory in 2020.

It is also important to recognize that blaming third-party candidates for losses is often unjustified. Candidates like Gary Johnson, Jo Jorgensen, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who were among the most viable alternatives in their respective races in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024, provided options that many voters found more appealing than those presented by the two major parties.

Concerns have arisen regarding the Libertarian Party's endorsement of Chase Oliver over RFK Jr., particularly with respect to national security implications. The issue of open borders has become increasingly contentious, and there is legitimate hesitation given the challenges we face, especially in light of the recent terrorist raid in Colorado. Other nations prioritize their own security; when traveling internationally, they do not allow unrestricted entry to protect their citizens.

Newsweek - Donald Trump's approval rating underwater in 15 states he won
Donald Trump's approval rating is underwater in 15 states he won in 2024, including all seven swing states.

Scripps News - Trump says US bombed 3 Iranian nuclear sites
President Donald Trump says the U.S. bombed three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday — potentially escalating tensions in the region.



Trump claimed in 2011, 2012 that Obama would start war with Iran to get reelected (2020)
President Donald Trump, currently facing an impeachment trial in the Senate while aiming for reelection in 2020, claimed in 2011 that then-President Barack Obama would start a war with Iran to get reelected.

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Stock market down.
Medicaid slashed
Secret police throwing anyone who looks Latino in unmarked vans.
National guard and marines deployed in LA.
No end to the wars in Gaza or Ukraine
Bombing Iran

This is the worst first six months of any presidential term in my lifetime.

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Trump is terminal cancer. Every day with him is worse than the last.

NY Times - A Saber-Rattling Musk Promises a New Political Party if the G.O.P. Bill Passes
The billionaire and former Trump adviser suggested that if the domestic policy bill passed, he would swiftly form a new “America Party” and back primary challenges to Republicans.

ABC News - Trump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignites
"We might have to put DOGE on Elon," the president said on Tuesday.



Scripps News - Senate GOP narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' sending it back to the House
VP Vance provides a tiebreaker after three GOP senators voted against the bill that would include over $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts.

Associated Press - Bush, Obama — and singer Bono — fault Trump’s gutting of USAID on agency’s last day

This situation demonstrates why even a lesser evil can still be viewed as evil. Trump campaigned on the promise of transparency, yet Pam Bondi indicated that Epstein's files were on her desk and have now seemingly vanished without explanation. How can one advocate for draining the swamp while allowing such actions to take place? Many people find it hard to believe that Jeffrey Epstein took his own life. I trust Elon Musk's statements; if we are asked to accept what he has said about the left for 130 days, why would he suddenly misrepresent President Trump’s connections to those files? Like many Americans, I identify as independent and often feel unrepresented by either party, as the two-party system often resembles a single, larger entity. I support the notion of Elon Musk establishing the America Party. The GOP should consider the path taken by the Whig Party. The only individuals who genuinely seem to keep their promises to the American people are Tom Homan and RFK Jr. They stand out as authentic, while I believe Trump, Vance, and Bondi should reevaluate their positions. I call for thorough investigations into the missing files by independent third parties, as this situation appears suspicious.