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Pro‑Trump voices cheered Trump’s move to get Balogun’s red-card suspension overturned for the Belgium game, even tying it to odds on the U.S. win, but after the U.S. 4–1 loss conservatives quickly dropped the sport, labeling soccer as “gay.” The piece argues this shows MAGA’s support for Trump’s meddling is transactional and short‑lived when outcomes disappoint.
TPM’s weekend dispatch from the Great American State Fair on the National Mall captures a mix of awe, confusion, and frustration among attendees—an angry admission of “I’m mad at Trump,” a lineup of booths (Freedom Truck, AMAC, a ‘Great Awakening’ stall, a DOJ/BOP display, a Trump passport) and a sense that the exhibit reflects a warped, faith-forward strand of modern conservatism—before shifting to Alaska’s Dan Sullivan ballot drama and a ranked list of Trump-fair headlines.
Vice President JD Vance advocates a revisionist view of Watergate, casting Nixon as a victim and tying the scandal to today’s deep-state and MAGA narratives; critics say the stance normalizes corruption and undermines accountability, highlighting calls for post-Trump reforms.
Ten years after the Brexit vote, UK politics remain deeply divided and unsettled as Brexit’s consequences persist: successive Conservative leaders struggled to resolve tensions from the referendum, Labour remains split over Europe, and voters have drifted toward smaller parties like the Greens and Reform UK, while a notable segment of the public expresses “Brexit regret” and a desire to rejoin the EU—yet reentry would be complex, leaving Brexit as unfinished business that continues to shape policy, debate, and trust in politicians.
Trump’s 14-point Iran framework, which includes ceasefire steps, sanctions relief, access to frozen assets, and a multibillion-dollar reconstruction plan with a deadline to negotiate a final deal, drew sharp backlash from conservative allies like Pence and Haley who argue it rewards Tehran without dismantling its nuclear program, missiles, or proxies, sparking a debate over whether the concessions are too generous for too little in return.
Druski’s makeup-heavy skit portraying a conservative woman went viral across social media, pulling in millions of views (TikTok 3.4M, X 61M, Instagram 41.2M) and sparking a wide range of reactions—from praise for the performance and dedication to criticism over racial portrayal and the boundaries of political satire.
Conservative influencers Katie Miller and Kellyanne Conway are backing the American Energy First push by the American Clean Power Association to rebrand solar as a domestic, affordable energy solution for Trump voters. The campaign relies on polling, paid media partnerships, and conservative media placements to bolster solar’s standing among the GOP base and counter policy moves seen as hostile to renewables, while broader debates over subsidies and incentives continue shaping the industry’s political fortunes.
Matt Jeneroux, the Conservative MP for Edmonton Riverbend since 2015, crossed to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal caucus, giving the Liberals 169 seats and leaving them three short of a majority. The defection marks the third Conservative to switch sides in recent months, drawing criticism from opposition leader Pierre Poilievre about backroom deals. Jeneroux cited family discussions and Carney’s World Economic Forum remarks as influences and will serve as a special adviser on economic and security partnerships; the move follows two other defections and several parliamentary vacancies.
Canada’s Liberal leader Mark Carney welcomes Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux, who defected from the Conservatives, as a new special adviser on economic and security partnerships—the latest floor-crossing that narrows the Conservative caucus and advances the Liberals’ path to a potential majority. The defection, following other resignations, underscores Carney’s bid to woo centrist and disaffected voters and diversify trade away from the United States, even as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre denounces the move. With several seats vacant and by-elections anticipated, a Liberal majority could pass bills without cross-party support, though the party remains three seats short of a true majority.
Conservatives call for pausing and refocusing the Palace of Westminster refurbishment amid rising costs—potentially £39–£40bn and 61 years—arguing the plan risks mission creep. They want safety-focused, essential work with stronger oversight, and point to two decant options (moving MPs/Peers or Lords only) to be decided by mid-2030s with initial works capped at £3bn.
A Daily Signal article claims the Human Rights Campaign has shed about 65% of its Fortune 500 partners, dropping from 377 disclosed in 2025 to 131 this year, as conservative activism and backlash against transgender policies push companies away from HRC; it notes the remaining partners still employ millions and urges continued pressure from allied groups.
Tim Miller argues in The Bulwark that a National Review series reveals the scale of Trump’s crypto corruption, detailing how his crypto business operated as a pay-to-play conduit for foreign money, why GOP oversight collapsed, and why it matters that conservatives are finally speaking out about it.
Thailand’s conservatives, led by Anutin Charnvirakul’s Thai Pride Party (BJT), won an outright general election—the first such victory this century—potentially bringing political stability while delaying monarchy and military reforms and leaving key economic policy questions unresolved.
Kid Rock is set to headline Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show during the Super Bowl, presenting a conservative alternative to Bad Bunny’s NFL performance. TPUSA’s lineup also includes Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett, with organizers framing the event for people who love football, America, and Jesus. The decision has sparked conservative backlash to the NFL choice, and Franklin Graham said he’ll be watching TPUSA’s show while criticizing the main halftime act. The piece also notes resurfaced controversy over lyrics from Kid Rock’s 2001 song and that viewership for the TPUSA event remains unclear.
Turning Point USA announced an alternative ‘All-American Halftime Show’ headlined by Kid Rock, with Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett, to run opposite Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl halftime performance, framed as a celebration of faith, family and freedom and streamed on TPUSA platforms, drawing commentary from Trump officials.