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Staff turnover is rampant under Trump 2.0 – with insidious results

A new report shows more Senate-confirmed staffers have left their jobs this time around than in his first term

The Guardian - US · Jul 25

Gavin Newsom Slams Trump After Filing Shows $7.5 Billion in Clean Energy Grants Were Cut Based on 2024 Election Results— 'Where the Hell Is Congress?'

On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized the Donald Trump administration after a court filing acknowledged that more than $7.5 billion in federal clean energy grants were selected for termination based on whether recipient states backed Trump or Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Benzinga · Jul 25

Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were cancelled based on politics

The Trump administration admitted cancelling grants based on state political identity. This action targeted sixteen states which had voted for Democrat Kamala Harris. Officials previously claimed cancellations were due to project viability and national energy needs. Democrats criticized the move as weaponizing government and punishing families for political views.

The Economic Times · Jul 25

‘White men get to fail’: Graham Platner collapse illuminates toxic double standard in US politics

Expectations that prioritize privileged identities keep women and people of color from even running for office

The Guardian - US · Jul 19

'Women...Better Be Careful': Jesse Watters Slammed Over Rape Joke on Pete Hegseth's Testosterone Proposal

Jesse Watters faces criticism for joking about increased testosterone levels in the military, sparking debate over sexual assault concerns and Pete Hegseth's hormone testing policy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Von Wilpert (D) and Desmond (R) face off in CA-48 after Prop 50 redraw shifted district 18 points toward Democrats

Marni von Wilpert (D) and Jim Desmond (R) are running in the general election for California's 48th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Darrell Issa (R) is retiring from public office.

Ballotpedia · Jul 16

Abortion not a focus in Texas race for U.S. Senate as neither candidates emphasizes the issue

Abortion isn’t polling as high as other issues that matter to women voters, and Democrats have also retreated on the topic.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 15

Platner was "electable" until he wasn't

Graham Platner's implosion shows difference between masculinity and electability

Salon · Jul 13

One Celebrity Taylor Swift (Reportedly) Didn’t Invite To Her Wedding Due To 'Optics'

This would be such a bummer.

Cinemablend · Jul 12

'I May Be Gone Too': Donald Trump Ominously Predicts Iran Is Plotting to Assassinate Him

During a NATO summit, President Trump claimed Iran is plotting to assassinate him, while defending his military record and criticising media scepticism.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9