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Tariff Trouble, Musk's Power Shift & a SCOTUS Ruling Against Trump

Plus: "Crypto Bros" may be increasing their influence in American politics.

The Fifth Newsletter

Trump & Vance Embarrass U.S. in Spectacular Fashion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was berated in the Oval Office during a meeting with the president and vice president before being asked to leave.

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🎯 Trump, Week Two.

Trump's second-week actions showcase an effort to replace the federal government with loyalists who will enact his most egregious policies without question.

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Biden's Final Warning, a Ban on Red Food Coloring & Hope for Gaza

Here's what to know for the week ending January 17, 2025. And parents, take note of a new ban on red food colorant that affects many children's products, including cough syrups and candy. More on that below. But first, Gaza. ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu'

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The Pursuit of Truth Is About to Get Harder

Meta will no longer fact-check posts and instead rely on community notes — similar to X. This means anything goes – including half-truths and outright misinformation.

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Syria Rejoices, WTF is Flying Over NJ & the Year in Photos

It's Friday, December 13, 2024. Today marks the 21st anniversary of U.S. forces capturing Saddam Hussein, who was found hiding in a small hole on a farm near Tikrit. It’s also the 24th anniversary of Vice President Al Gore conceding the presidential election to George W.

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Healthcare CEO Assassinated, Gaza's Tragedy Deepens, TikTok Ban Nears

HAPPENING TONIGHT In Syria Syrian rebels, known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are advancing toward the capital, Damascus, in a renewed effort to topple President Bashar al-Assad. The rebels' latest push began the day after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was brokered. Since then, the rebels have captured

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Israel Aids Looting in Gaza, More Controversial Cabinet Picks + Complicated Thanksgiving Weather

THE MIDDLE EAST For months, Israel has claimed Hamas is looting humanitarian aid trucks, justifying a months-long denial of aid to Northern Gaza, where people face famine and hospitals are barely functioning. However, human rights groups on the ground say this isn't the case. According to The Washington

Trump

Trump Part Deux: You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears

President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks shouldn't be a surprise and yet they are.

Election 2024

Here we go. Again.

Donald Trump returns to the White House. Now is not the time to look away.

Election 2024

Undecided Because of Gaza? Two Questions to Ask Yourself

When there are no good options, what do you do?

Gaza

Israel Escalates Violence & Just Ten Days Until Election Day; Buckle Up

Conditions in northern Gaza are reportedly “beyond catastrophic,” according to the UN. Accounts from the enclave this evening echo the early horrors of the war.