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9 days in, the most basic question about the Iran war remains unanswered
In just over a week, Trump and top administration officials have given at least 17 different responses about why the war began
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans stranded in a war zone
Americans in 14 countries were not advised to evacuate until three days after the Trump administration began major combat operations in Iran. By that…
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The "meritocracy" exposed: Internal emails reveal how the Trump administration hires legal interns
“You MUST be aligned politically with President Trump… GPA is not a strong factor.”
Mar 4
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The casino-fication of war
On February 28, the United States and Israel began major combat operations in Iran.
Mar 3
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The money behind the new Iran War
In private calls over the last several weeks, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to attack Iran.
Mar 2
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February 2026
The missing Epstein files
“We did not protect President Trump.”
Feb 26
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Deeply conflicted, Kushner represents the U.S. in high-stakes negotiations with Iran
Today in Geneva, Switzerland, Jared Kushner will represent the United States in meetings with Iranian officials — a last-ditch effort to avoid war.
Feb 25
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Trump’s new tariffs are just as illegal as his old tariffs
Numerous media outlets are spreading false information about the law — and Trump is benefiting.
Feb 24
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Days after $5M donation, Trump administration backs Crypto.com in lawsuit
In a document quietly filed with the Federal Election Commission on Friday night, MAGA Inc., the primary Super PAC supporting President Trump, revealed…
Feb 23
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How Trump Media collapsed
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, has an unrivaled free source of publicity.
Feb 19
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CBS censors Colbert, bowing to pressure from Trump’s FCC
CBS forbade Late Show host Stephen Colbert from interviewing Texas State Representative James Talarico, a Democrat running to unseat Republican Senator…
Feb 18
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Major corporations bankroll political ad featuring white supremacist slogan
Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), who is running to replace Mitch McConnell in the United States Senate, released his first television ad earlier this…
Feb 17
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