Trump's Somali Insults Are a Disgrace A welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota is the Trump administration's latest excuse for demonizing immigrants and refugees. Reason · Dec 19, 2025
Fox News host Jesse Watters shrugs off Trump’s White House plaques mocking Biden and Obama: ‘It’s his own house’ Jesse Watters said that Donald Trump will live in the White House for the next three years and even implied he could serve a longer term The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
All the president's men: Trump's White House portrait gallery decorations spark row over decorum Donald Trump has added new features to his President Walk Of Fame portrait gallery of former leaders of the United States. But the decorative plaques in the West Wing of the White House have ripped up the rule book on protocol with language more akin to Trump's social media style. Euronews · Dec 18, 2025
Trump Unveils White House 'Walk of Fame' Accompanied by Attacks on Biden and Obama Trump has unveiled a White House 'Walk of Fame' featuring harsh critiques of Biden and Obama, drawing criticism over historical revisionism. International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s speech: ‘Surprise primetime episode of The Worst Wing’ Late-night hosts recapped Trump’s national address and further insights from chief of staff Susie Wiles’s interview The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2025
At the Texas AFL-CIO, a Changing of the Guard in a Time of Growth “No one has done more than Rick Levy for the modern-day labor movement in Texas.” Texas Observer · Dec 18, 2025
Appropriators backed a crime-fighting unit. DOJ closed it anyway. - Roll Call The Trump administration has shuttered a Reagan-era program that coordinated major transnational crime investigations. Roll Call · Dec 18, 2025
Trump attacks Democratic foes in White House presidential portraits New plaques on ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ scorn ‘divisive’ Obama and ‘by far the worst’ Biden – but Reagan is praised The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025
Karoline Leavitt’s White House briefing doublethink is straight out of Orwell’s ‘1984’ During a press conference on Dec. 11, 2025, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced there was good news on the state of the economy. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025
From Springsteen to Sabrina: pop stars and the fight for control What pop stars have learn the hard way offers lessons for every creative. Creative Bloq · Dec 15, 2025
Bacon calls Trump 'the new Chamberlain' over Russia policy - Roll Call A senior House Republican has escalated his criticism of the Trump administration for suggesting Ukraine trade land for peace with Russia. Roll Call · Dec 12, 2025
Hegseth gives defiant speech defending ‘drug boat’ strikes amid scrutiny At event in California, US defense secretary says Trump has power to take military action ‘as he sees fit’ The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2025
Nancy Reagan’s rehearsal dinners and Bush Sr’s overfed dog: chief usher’s White House memories Gary Walters managed the president’s official residence for 37 years – now he’s sharing his most vivid recollections The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2025
Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms A largely overlooked directive issued by the Trump administration marks a major shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy, one that threatens bedrock free speech rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84 Eugene Hasenfus, who played a key role in unraveling the Iran-Contra affair after his CIA-backed supply plane was shot down over Nicaragua in 1986, has died
Everybody Loves Your Money · Nov 26, 2025 The Cost of Living in 1980 — What $100 Could Actually Buy You The year is 1980. Ronald Reagan is about to take office, cassette tapes are ruling the airwaves, and shoulder pads are about to become a lifestyle choice. Money had a very different vibe back then, and $100 wasn’t just pocket change—it could actually make a real dent in your week,…
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 TACO Trump hits again: President quietly ignores Canada tariff increase after fury over Reagan ad Trump has made a habit of threatening tariffs on trading partners, often resulting in a drop in the markets, only for him to walk it back
Fortune · Nov 21, 2025 USA Rare Earth CEO on how this space became 'the most bipartisan issue in our government right now' Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Funerals at Washington's National Cathedral tell the story of a nation When former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral is held at the Washington National Cathedral, he will join a bipartisan but exclusive list of figures memorialized there, in a church that tells the story of America on hallowed ground
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Gary Walters worked in the White House for 37 years. Here's what the chief usher saw Gary Walters saw a lot of history in a 37-year career at the White House
The Texas Tribune · Nov 13, 2025 Former National Security Adviser John Bolton: GOP will become “Reaganite party” again post-Trump The indicted former national security adviser, who served under the president, spoke during The Texas Tribune Festival.
Clever Dude · Nov 7, 2025 13 Presidential Dishes So Good They Made History Have you ever wondered what your favorite president liked to munch on? Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, FDR, JFK, and even Donald Trump have all been known to favor certain foods during their time in office. It’s more than just fuel for their bodies. In some cases, it is a reflection…
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2025 The food stamp fight signals an era of unprecedented cruelty in America US leaders have long shown some responsibility to help poor people meet basic nutritional needs. That era appears over
Fortune · Nov 4, 2025 Trump’s breaking-the-china strategy isn’t working: Despite the global collateral damage, only modest progress has been made with China Trump’s China visit revealed the weakness behind his tariff tactics, with major consequences for American businesses and consumers.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 ‘How did we get here?’: documentary explores how Republicans changed course on the climate In The White House Effect, now available on Netflix, archival footage is used to show how the US right moved from believing to disputing the climate crisis