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Trump and Vance energize GOP at Dallas midterm convention with sharp contrasts to Democrats
politics22 minutes ago

Trump and Vance energize GOP at Dallas midterm convention with sharp contrasts to Democrats

At the GOP's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance rallied the base, touting economic wins and attacking Democrats as the 'party of hatred' while urging turnout. Vance faced chants of '48' and criticized Democrats as he warned against radical Left proposals, as Trump floated policy pitches including a 'Trump dividend' and claimed multiple promises have been delivered, all aimed at energizing support ahead of the November elections amid inflation and higher energy prices.

via Fox News|
#economy#gop#jd-vance
25 Years After 9/11, The Intercept Argues Bin Laden Won—By Driving Endless Wars, Debt, and a Trumpian Autocracy
politics22 minutes ago

25 Years After 9/11, The Intercept Argues Bin Laden Won—By Driving Endless Wars, Debt, and a Trumpian Autocracy

An Intercept opinion piece argues that Osama bin Laden’s 9/11 attacks helped usher in an era of endless wars, ballooning deficits, and democratic erosion, with Donald Trump’s presidency epitomizing the autocratic drift. It cites a rise in the national debt from about $5.8 trillion in 2001 to roughly $40 trillion today, health tolls from Ground Zero, and widespread authoritarian actions to suggest bin Laden’s strategic aim has endured long after his death.

via The Intercept|
#911#bin-laden#deficits-and-debt
Trump to Lead Pentagon 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony as 3-Site Remembrance Unfolds
politics2 hours ago

Trump to Lead Pentagon 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony as 3-Site Remembrance Unfolds

President Trump will attend a Pentagon ceremony for the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, while Vice President JD Vance marks the day at the World Trade Center site in New York; other officials will observe at Shanksville, PA, ensuring presence at all three memorials, with former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Giuliani participating in New York.

via Fox News|
#911#jd-vance#pentagon
politics2 hours ago

Trump doubles down on turnout with $5,000 pledge and 'hell' warning at Dallas midterm rally

At a Dallas GOP convention, President Trump urged strong turnout for November, unveiling a pledge to distribute $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate, and leading attendees in a vow to vote or face consequences. The event framed Democrats as a socialist threat and leaned on traditional GOP messaging about taxes, regulations, and education, as aides warned that focusing on opponents carries risks while still trying to mobilize the base. The article also notes related political developments, including a contentious data-center vote and scrutiny of Rand Paul’s private-jet travel expenses.

via Politico|
#dallas#midterms#politics
4th Circuit Curbs Trump’s Mass Detention Policy as Unconstitutional
politics3 hours ago

4th Circuit Curbs Trump’s Mass Detention Policy as Unconstitutional

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of mandatory detention for noncitizens without individualized hearings is unconstitutional, saying Congress in 1996 did not authorize mass detention. The 2-1 decision was written by Judge Nicole Berner, joined by Judge Barbara Keenan, with Judge Allison Rushing dissenting. The ruling highlights due-process concerns and draws historical comparisons to past detentions.

via AP News|
#4th-circuit#detention#due-process
Trump pleads with GOP to vote like he’s on the ticket at Dallas midterm rally
politics7 hours ago

Trump pleads with GOP to vote like he’s on the ticket at Dallas midterm rally

Donald Trump closed a two-day Dallas midterm convention by asking supporters to vote for him as if he were on the ticket, framing the election as a referendum on his agenda while warning of Democratic threats. He floated a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every U.S. adult if Republicans win both chambers, a pledge critics call a bribe and economists warn could cost upwards of $1 trillion. The event, styled like a mega-rally, featured numerous speakers—Donald Trump Jr., Ted Cruz, JD Vance, and others—and a somber tribute, all aimed at galvanizing the GOP base amid polls suggesting possible losses in the House and even the Senate. Democrats dismissed the gathering as a stunt as inflation and foreign policy tensions mount.

via The Guardian|
#campaign-pledges#midterm-elections#politics
Kimmel Highlights Trump's $45K Holiday Bonuses for Aides
entertainment8 hours ago

Kimmel Highlights Trump's $45K Holiday Bonuses for Aides

In his Wednesday monologue, Jimmy Kimmel pointed out a pattern in Donald Trump’s year-end bonuses, noting that Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris each received $45,000 while Walt Nauta got $20,000, joking about the staffers’ appearance and calling the payments ethically dubious for government employees; ethics experts cited by The Washington Post criticized the bonuses as problematic.

via huffpost.com|
#entertainment#jimmy-kimmel#margo-martin
Trump Tightens Grip on GOP as Dallas Hosts Key Midterm Rally
politics8 hours ago

Trump Tightens Grip on GOP as Dallas Hosts Key Midterm Rally

At the Dallas GOP midterm convention, Trump reinforces his central role, urging supporters to vote as if he’s on the ballot and promising a $5,000 dividend if Republicans keep Congress, while JD Vance promotes unity and hints at a successor role amid debates on immigration and national security. The event also spotlighted Texas measures against Sharia law and drew attention to Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed, with protests nearby signaling a highly charged race ahead of November.

via Al Jazeera|
#dallas#gop#iran-war
Palantir Cofounder Calls Trump's $5,000 Dividend a 'Bread-and-Circuses' Bribe
politics10 hours ago

Palantir Cofounder Calls Trump's $5,000 Dividend a 'Bread-and-Circuses' Bribe

Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale mocked President Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 checks to adult Americans, calling it a 'bread-and-circuses' bribe and joking that even larger payouts could be possible. He noted such a plan would require congressional approval, would cost far beyond tariff revenue, and drew swift mockery from Democrats, even as Trump sought to energize his base ahead of the midterms.

via Business Insider|
#bread-and-circuses#dividend#joe-lonsdale
Trump defends Iran war as U.S. steps up sanctions
world10 hours ago

Trump defends Iran war as U.S. steps up sanctions

President Trump says he has no regrets about starting the Iran war and would do it again, arguing Iran could have used a nuclear weapon; as markets brace for a longer conflict, the White House is intensifying economic pressure with planned sanctions on a large bank and actions against Iranian-linked banks, including Dubai branches of an Egyptian bank and a major Turkish bank, while Trump predicts a settlement after the elections and denies reports of damage to U.S. assets.

via CNBC|
#fox-news#iran#sanctions
Trump's Ireland Visit: Golf, Diplomacy, and a Long U.S.-Ireland Bond
world11 hours ago

Trump's Ireland Visit: Golf, Diplomacy, and a Long U.S.-Ireland Bond

Donald Trump travels to Ireland for a two‑day visit focused on golf at Doonbeg and meetings with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly, continuing a long pattern of U.S. presidents engaging Ireland to highlight deep economic ties and peace‑process diplomacy. Unlike predecessors with Irish ancestry, Trump’s trip centers on policy signals and the golf scene, amid protests and a robust, historic US‑Ireland relationship driven by diaspora links and major U.S. investment.

via BBC|
#diplomacy#golf#ireland