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We find ourselves in the midst of a crisis of truth. Trust in public institutions of knowledge (schools, legacy media, universities and experts) is at an all-time low, and blatant liars are drawing political support around the world. It seems we collectively have ceased to care about the truth.
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President Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles contradicted his claims about former President Clinton's ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a new interview with Vanity Fair published Tuesday. The big picture: The president has repeatedly tried to deflect attention from his own ties to Epstein by spotlighting C…
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Vice President Vance on Monday joined Navy SEALs in a beach workout that he said left him feeling like he β€œgot hit by a freight train,” in a post that quickly drew backlash. Vance, a former Marine who served as a military journalist in Iraq, participated in an exercise at Naval Amphibious Base Coron…
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Data: House Clerk; Chart: Axios VisualsHouse lawmakers barely edged out COVID-era voting days in 2025, despite being in the make-or-break year for President Trump's MAGA agenda.Why it matters: House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) lawmakers are frustrated and losing their cool, and aside from the "on…
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CBS News' new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is planning to create a masthead for the broadcaster as part of a broader overhaul of standards and procedures, according to a source familiar with her plans. Why it matters: The masthead is meant to drive a more streamlined hierarchy and set of processes acr…
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Republican John Lastinger has won the special election for a South Carolina state House seat vacated by ex-state Rep. RJ May (R), who pleaded guilty this year to distributing child sexual abuse material, Decision Desk HQ projects. Lastinger, a pastor, defeated Democrat and retired Army colonel Josep…
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State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformationThe state department has barred five Europeans from the US, accusing them of leading efforts to pressure tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints, in the …
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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, dealing a setback to his immigration crackdown and raising fresh questions about the limits of presidential authority to use the military for domestic law enforcement.
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House Democrats responded with swift fury on Thursday after the Kennedy Center board purportedly voted unanimously to rename the performing arts center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center."Why it matters: Democrats argue the name change can't be done without an act of Congress, and they're vowing to fight …
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As chief of staff, she has stifled her temptation to intervene time and time againSusie Wiles has the gimlet eye of an alcoholic’s daughter. She is always on edge, vigilant to the slightest movement, fearful of sudden danger, and has learned to withdraw herself from the chaos in order to survive. Sh…
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Map: Axios VisualsPresident Trump on Tuesday expanded his administration's travel ban with full restrictions against five new countries and people with Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents, as well as partial restrictions on 15 countries.Why it matters: The move is part of the administratio…
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The Kennedy Center board unanimously voted to rename the performing arts venue the "Trump-Kennedy Center," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday.The board's effort will likely hit hurdles β€” and require an act of Congress to change the name.The big picture: Exerting his infl…
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As the calendar year comes to a close, the Trump administration is projecting a dazzling economy in 2026 β€” but a recent round of polls shows Americans' economic vibes are sagging.Why it matters: The White House faces growing pressure to address affordability as it heads into a critical midterm. The …