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Trump's attempt to weaken the US dollar spells 'real trouble': analysis

For decades, President Donald Trump has been laser-focused on lowering the value of the U.S. dollar. And as president, he's doubled down on that goal. But one columnist

2026/02/05

The 'especially grotesque' reason Trump ordered a female reporter to smile

Daily Beast Content Officer Joanna Coles argues that President Donald Trump ordering CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins to smile while asking him about his longtime friend

2026/02/05

Trump biographer says 'anxiety' about midterms is driving most of his decisions

New York Times reporter Tyler Pager says even President Donald Trump’s allies are fretting at how badly his unpredictability is maiming Republicans for the midterms

2026/02/05

Republicans are 'very concerned about Texas' turning blue: GOP senator

While Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have a razor-thin with just a four-seat advantage, their six-seat advantage in the U.S. Senate is seen as

2026/02/05

Mass exodus of Republicans continues as 30th GOP rep announces retirement from Congress

Another prominent House Republican from Georgia will retire, adding to the mass exodus Speaker Mike Johnson is seeing under his leadership.U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk

2026/02/05

MAGA's Super Bowl halftime show will likely be a 'slow-motion train wreck': music editor

Phoenix New Times Music Editor Amy Young says far-right Turning Point USA was “groping” for artists to fill its so-called “All-American” halftime show, designed

2026/02/05

'He's not well': Former Trump WH lawyer says president has become 'insane' and 'extreme'

President Donald Trump has become increasingly unhinged in his second term, and one of his former White House attorneys is warning that his unbridled second term

2026/02/05

Longtime GOP strategist reveals 'two mistakes' Trump is making at campaign rallies

Strategist Karl Rove writes in the Wall Street Journal that Republicans have an economy problem — and Trump’s constant crowing about his economy is making voters

2026/02/05

White House shuts down Melania Trump event after Epstein questions

A rare White House event turned awkward and was ultimately shut down after First Lady Melania Trump faced pointed questions about using the White House to promote

2026/02/05

'Farmers have not received a dime' of aid from Trump: rancher

Cattle rancher John Boyd, Jr. accused President Donald Trump of single-handedly “ruining American agriculture" in his second term.“Biden didn't do this. Former

2026/02/05