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October 17, 2025 9 mins
Donald Trump is escalating his assault on American democracy, targeting political enemies, weaponizing the justice system, cozying up to authoritarian regimes, and cracking down on dissent at home. As federal troops patrol U.S. cities and civil rights groups face government scrutiny, millions are preparing to push back. This Saturday’s No Kings protest is expected to be one of the largest demonstrations in modern American history, ...
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As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, the Senate faces yet another series of failed votes, progressive leaders Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refuse to compromise on healthcare funding, while Americans nationwide report mounting financial pressure. A new Guardian–Harris poll reveals that nearly three-quarters of U.S. households have seen costs rise by at least $100 a month despite President Trump’s cla...
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The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is revisiting the heart of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could dramatically limit protections for minority voters. At stake is Section 2 — the last powerful tool left to challenge racially discriminatory maps after the Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted preclearance. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube...
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Donald Trump is celebrating his Gaza ceasefire as proof he’s the world’s greatest dealmaker — but as aid stalls, bodies remain unreturned, and tensions rise, his so-called peace plan looks more like political theater than actual diplomacy. #Trump #GazaCeasefire #MiddleEast #Politics #TrumpDeal #IsraelPalestine #PeaceProcess #DonaldTrump Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbw...
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The Trump regime is intensifying its campaign against left-wing activism that opposes it's own rhetoric. At a White House roundtable, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem compared antifa to ISIS, Hamas, and Hezbollah—calling them “just as dangerous.” Days earlier, President Trump signed an executive order declaring antifa a “domestic terrorist organization,” despite experts saying the non-violent movement has no central leadersh...
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Donald Trump has announced what he calls a “historic” ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, claiming credit for ending two years of war in Gaza. But as airstrikes continue and details of his 20-point peace plan remain unclear, many question whether this breakthrough is real — or just political theater. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute...
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A new White House memo has sparked outrage and confusion across Washington. The Trump administration is reportedly considering denying back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown — a major reversal from previous policy and a move that could deepen the standoff with Congress. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZh...
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For the first time in history, wind and solar energy have generated more electricity than coal — marking a historic turning point for the world’s power systems. New research from Ember and the IEA shows that renewable energy is now growing fast enough to meet nearly all global demand, driven largely by China and India. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3...
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In an historic showdown over federal power, Illinois, Oregon, and California have successfully challenged Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the National Guard against their will. From court victories in Portland to legal battles in Chicago, state leaders and federal judges are pushing back against what they call an unconstitutional use of military force on U.S. soil. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https:...
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In a stunning shift, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the bureau is cutting ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center and Anti-Defamation League—two groups that for decades partnered with federal law enforcement to track domestic extremism and hate crimes. At the same time, the Department of Justice quietly removed a study showing white supremacist violence outpaces all other forms of extremism in the U.S. #FBI #Trump #Extremism #...
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Trump budget chief Russell Vought, architect of “Project 2025,” is helping Donald Trump turn the government shutdown into a political weapon. From freezing billions in Democratic state projects to threatening permanent federal layoffs, the shutdown is being used to punish opponents and shrink the government. Meanwhile, American workers are left without pay, families face uncertainty, and taxpayer-funded websites are turned into par...
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A federal court just delivered a historic ruling: the Trump administration’s campaign to detain and deport pro-Palestinian students and scholars was unconstitutional. Judge William Young, an 85-year-old Reagan appointee, slammed ICE for “squalid and dishonorable” tactics and declared that Trump’s policy violated the First Amendment. #Trump #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #ICE #Immigration. SPONSOR: Head to http://www.joindeleteme.co...
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On September 28, a shocking act of violence unfolded in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, when a gunman stormed a Mormon church, killing four worshippers and injuring eight others before being fatally shot by police. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, had a history of anti-Mormon views, visible ties to Donald Trump, and a background in the U.S. Marines. Far-right extremism has been linked to the majority of...
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New DHS data reveals that immigrants with no criminal record now make up the largest share of people in U.S. immigration detention for the first time under Donald Trump’s second administration. Nearly 60,000 are currently being held nationwide, with growing numbers of “collateral arrests” sweeping up individuals who have lived peacefully in the U.S. for years. #Trump #Immigration #ICE #HumanRights #Deportation #BreakingNews Join t...
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction of justice - a dramatic move tied to Donald Trump’s authoritarian push against his political opponents. On the same day, Trump signed a sweeping memorandum targeting what he calls a radical left-wing “terror network,” aiming to dismantle protest movements he links to political violence. #Comey #Trump #Politics #BreakingNews SPONSOR: H...
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Donald Trump returned to the United Nations 80th anniversary, calling the institution “corrupt and hostile to national sovereignty." He denounced open borders, and warned that mass migration is destroying Western nations. Targeting Europe, he accused leaders of erasing their heritage and bowing to political correctness, while criticizing green energy policies as a threat to jobs and national security. Trump urged governments to ado...
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At the White House today, Donald Trump falsely claimed that Tylenol (acetaminophen) use in pregnancy is linked to autism—without citing a shred of scientific evidence. He doubled down, urging women to avoid the medication entirely and reviving debunked myths about vaccines causing autism. Medical experts and leading health organizations slammed the announcement as reckless, warning that untreated fever during pregnancy carries real...
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Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace in a dangerous 12-minute incursion, intercepted by NATO forces. European leaders call it a reckless provocation, the latest sign of Putin testing the West’s defenses. This escalation didn’t happen in a vacuum. Years of Donald Trump’s appeasement of Putin, undermining NATO, dismissing Russian aggression, and weakening U.S. credibility, have emboldened Moscow. Now, the worl...
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The death of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a Black student found hanging on Delta State University’s campus, has shaken Mississippi and raised urgent questions about America’s racial climate. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is leading an independent investigation, while the NAACP and Rep. Bennie Thompson demand FBI involvement. #Mississippi #Trump #Racism #CivilRights #BenCrump Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been suspended indefinitely after his sharp remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing, and the decision came just hours after Trump-appointed FCC chair Brendan Carr warned that networks airing the program could face fines or even lose their broadcast licenses. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an...
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