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Martina McBride has become the fourth artist to pull out of Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, joining a growing list of entertainers who have distanced themselves from the event amid controversy surrounding the former president.
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston says King Charles III should use his US visit to persuade President Trump to back down from a potential review of the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, arguing Trump’s rhetoric harms veterans and islanders. The US says it remains neutral on sovereignty; the UK says sovereignty rests with Britain, while Argentina seeks negotiations amid regional tensions and oil interests looming in the area.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson apologized on his show for misleading people about Donald Trump, saying he and other supporters are implicated as they reflect on their role amid the Trump administration's Iran policy; the remarks come as right-leaning figures split with Trump over Iran, while Trump fired back on Truth Social calling Carlson a low-IQ ally-turned-critic.
Tucker Carlson said he regrets backing Donald Trump and warned that he and fellow Republicans bear responsibility for the Iran war, calling the conflict 'absolutely disgusting and evil' and saying he and millions like him are implicated; the remarks reflect Carlson's growing criticism of Trump and his role in shaping conservative media's stance on the administration.
Nancy Sinatra criticized Donald Trump for posting a video of her father Frank Sinatra performing My Way in 1974 on Truth Social, calling it ‘sacrilege.’ She noted the song’s rights are held by publishers Because Music and Primary Wave, not the Sinatra family, limiting what she can do. The post underscores Sinatra’s history of opposing Trump and highlights copyright and political tensions around iconic songs being shared by political figures.
A viral clip from a Las Vegas event shows Donald Trump describing 'millions of American small businesses, including corner stores' and then asking, 'What is a corner store? I’ve never heard that term,' prompting memes and questions about his familiarity with everyday small businesses.
A Clay Jones cartoon critiques Donald Trump’s rhetoric as gaslighting in the context of the Iran war, linking U.S. energy interests to foreign policy while mocking the messaging.
Viktor Orbán’s Hungary remains a central hub for Europe’s right, closely aligned with Donald Trump and his movement, as shown by JD Vance’s Budapest speech and Hungary’s outreach through institutions like MCC and conservative think tanks. With Sunday’s parliamentary vote potentially reshaping his grip on power, experts say a loss could deal a psychological blow to European nationalist currents, even though Budapest’s ideological network may persist and continue influencing Europe via a Trump-Orbán axis.
A viral clip shows JD. Vance attributing high gas prices to Donald Trump’s work, a claim that critics say backfires and that Democrats are considering using in ads amid energy-price debates; the moment highlights the political fight over who’s responsible for rising fuel costs.
Trump has signaled the possibility of limited military strikes on Iran amid stalled nuclear negotiations, but the piece argues there is no coherent strategy behind the saber-rattling. A large U.S. force buildup in the region raises questions about aims and consequences, while European and regional partners express caution and lawmakers call for congressional consultation, underscoring a pattern of force without a clear plan.
A Daily Kos political cartoon by Jack Ohman critiques the Kennedy Center remodel, framing it as a symbol of Trump-era corruption and financial grift.
Daily Kos publishes a roundup of political cartoons criticizing Donald Trump’s immigration policy and federal agencies (ICE, DHS), featuring multiple artists and captions such as “ICE agent group photo” and “DHS Pinocchio” from late January 2026, inviting readers to share additional favorites.
A Daily Kos analysis cites a BEA report showing the November trade deficit rose 95% as exports fell and imports rose, contradicting Trump’s tariff promises to revive U.S. manufacturing; manufacturing jobs declined in 2025, prices stayed elevated, and public support for tariffs is low, signaling the policy caused pain without delivering its claimed economic revival.
Former special counsel Jack Smith tells the House Judiciary Committee that the rule of law must be defended and asserts his investigation found proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and incite January 6 violence.
The EU is weighing use of its anti-coercion instrument—referred to as a 'trade bazooka'—to retaliate against new U.S. tariffs on NATO allies over troops sent to Greenland. French President Macron and EU officials are considering activating the tool, which could include measures like taxes on U.S. tech, investment restrictions, or limits on market access, potentially delaying or complicating a stalled EU–U.S. trade deal while signaling a united European response to economic coercion.