Wendy Greenlaw

Former GOP congressman and Air Force veteran Adam Kinzinger ripped into Donald Trump after the president bizarrely declared himself a “war hero” for approving a bombing mission against Iran’s nuclear facility. In a heated CNN appearance, Kinzinger called the remarks “nuts,” blasting Trump for equating himself with veterans who actually served while pointing out Trump’s history of avoiding military service with bone spur claims. Kinzinger said Trump’s self-promotion insults those who have sacrificed for the country and shows just how far his supporters will go to justify him.

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Kinzinger erupts after Trump calls himself a 'war hero': 'This is nuts'

President Donald Trump is backing away from his bold campaign pledge to swiftly end Russia’s war in Ukraine, instead leaving it to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to organize their own talks. Despite previously claiming he could resolve the conflict “in 24 hours,” Trump has adopted a wait-and-see stance, telling advisers he will consider hosting a trilateral meeting only after the two leaders first meet themselves. With no clear plans, stalled progress, and mixed signals from Moscow, Trump’s reluctance underscores the gap between his campaign rhetoric and the reality of brokering peace.

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Trump punts on Ukraine peace plan after vowing swift end to war

Donald Trump and his allies continue to peddle baseless claims that Barack Obama committed crimes in the Russia investigation, even though Trump himself has admitted presidents are largely shielded from prosecution under the very immunity case he pushed through the Supreme Court. But Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) is still pressing the conspiracy theory, telling a right-wing host that he sees a “path to indictments” against Obama and top intelligence officials like James Clapper and John Brennan—despite years of evidence confirming Russian operatives interfered in 2016 on Trump’s behalf and no credible indication of wrongdoing by Obama.

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GOP senator pushes wild ‘path to indictments’ against Obama over Russia probe

Donald Trump’s push to strong-arm Senate Republicans into scrapping the long-standing “blue slip” tradition for presidential nominees has backfired, with even his usual GOP allies refusing to cave. After publicly insulting 91-year-old Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, Trump demanded an end to the rule requiring home-state senators’ approval for district court judges and prosecutors. But Republicans, wary of erasing a tool they themselves rely on when out of power, are openly defying him. As Politico reports, GOP senators know ditching blue slips would hand Democrats sweeping power to flood conservative states with judges under a future presidency — leaving Trump with almost nothing to gain from the fight.

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Trump’s demand to kill Senate rule backfires as GOP refuses to cave

Sen. Adam Schiff blasted Donald Trump in a fiery message to supporters, calling the ex-president’s frequent attacks a “badge of honor” and warning that Trump’s latest moves amount to a direct assault on democracy. Schiff said Trump is “terrified” of losing power in the midterms and is leaning on Texas Republicans to rig congressional maps rather than face the consequences of his failed policies. Standing with Gov. Gavin Newsom to back California’s “Election Rigging Response Act,” Schiff declared that Trump has “poked the bear” — and vowed it’s time to fight back.

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Senator warns Trump is "terrified" after "poking the bear" with new attacks

Donald Trump escalated his attacks on U.S. elections Monday with an early morning Truth Social tirade vowing to eliminate both mail-in ballots and voting machines through executive order ahead of the 2026 midterms. Reviving baseless claims of fraud, Trump falsely asserted that America is the only nation using mail-in voting and pressured states to obey his directive, declaring they are “merely an agent” of the presidency. His latest rant underscores his ongoing attempts to delegitimize lawful voting methods that Republicans have struggled against since 2020.

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Trump vows executive order to kill mail-in ballots and voting machines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have seriously weakened Donald Trump’s legal defense in California’s lawsuit over the deployment of National Guard troops for law enforcement. While celebrating Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s crime-fighting, Hegseth openly linked similar actions in Los Angeles to cooperation between the National Guard and ICE — a statement quickly entered into evidence by the presiding judge. The remarks, delivered just months after Hegseth’s tenure began, add to a growing list of controversies, including leaked military plans, loyalty tests for staff, and resurfacing misconduct allegations.

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Pete Hegseth’s slip may sink Trump’s defense in California National Guard lawsuit: report

Still stewing over his two impeachments, Donald Trump lashed out at former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an unhinged Truth Social rant, accusing her and her husband of insider trading. Without offering evidence, Trump claimed the Pelosis “beat every Hedge Fund in 2024” using “INSIDE iNFORMATION” — a recycled attack tied to long-standing criticism over congressional stock trading. Pelosi, who led the 2019 and 2021 impeachment efforts against Trump, has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, but the controversy over lawmakers’ financial dealings has fueled calls for tighter disclosure laws.

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Trump erupts at Pelosi in baseless insider trading rant over impeachment grudges

The Trump administration admitted to an “extremely regrettable” mistake after accidentally doubling tariffs on some Japanese products due to sloppy implementation of its new reciprocal tariffs. The error, which spiked beef import duties from 26.4% to 41.4%, has drawn sharp criticism from Japanese officials and further strained trade relations with one of America’s closest allies. Economists have ridiculed Trump’s repeated attacks on Japan’s trade practices, calling them misguided and economically illiterate. The blunder underscores ongoing chaos in the administration’s rushed tariff rollout, with no clear timeline for correcting the error.

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Trump admin admits ‘regrettable’ blunder doubling tariffs on key Japanese imports

President Donald Trump announced plans to exclude undocumented immigrants from the U.S. Census, breaking with over two centuries of precedent in which all residents have been counted. Posting on Truth Social, Trump instructed the Department of Commerce to create a "highly accurate" count informed by the 2024 presidential election results. Legal experts say the move is unconstitutional, as the Constitution requires counting the “whole number of persons.” Similar efforts by Trump in 2020 were blocked by the Supreme Court. Critics warn the plan would reduce congressional representation, cut federal funding, and spread fear among immigrant communities, potentially discouraging even legal residents from participating.

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Trump vows to bar undocumented immigrants from Census despite legal roadblocks

Former Trump associate Lev Parnas claims the former president’s inner circle met in secret at Vice President J.D. Vance’s residence to coordinate what he alleges is a cover-up of Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Parnas says the meeting’s purpose was to edit incriminating tapes and “scrub” Trump from Epstein-related files, while distracting the public with high-profile Oversight Committee theatrics led by Rep. James Comer. Calling the operation “calculated” and “coordinated,” Parnas warns he is “risking everything” to expose the effort—and predicts Trump will “flip” when he learns of the leak.

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Revealed: secret Vance meeting aims to erase Trump from Epstein files

In a recent phone interview with CNBC, President Donald Trump acknowledged the critical role immigrant labor plays in sustaining U.S. agriculture. While reiterating that some undocumented farm workers could still face deportation, Trump said his administration is considering legal avenues for certain workers to return and fill jobs that American citizens have been reluctant to take.

Efforts to recruit domestic labor, particularly from urban areas, have largely failed, he said. Trump described immigrant workers as indispensable to farm operations, praising their endurance and work ethic, saying they “do it naturally” and are “very special people.”

He also quoted a farmer who claimed that physical hardship can be a matter of life or death for these workers. His comments underscored the administration’s complex balancing act between immigration enforcement and the economic realities of the agricultural workforce.

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Immigrants 'do it naturally' — Trump to let some banned workers return to US farms

Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a weak July jobs report has drawn fierce criticism from economists and former officials, who warn the move threatens the integrity of America’s most trusted economic data. Experts say politicizing the BLS could erode confidence in official statistics for decades, with dangerous parallels to authoritarian regimes that manipulate numbers to fit political narratives. Critics argue the firing is part of Trump’s broader war on independent institutions, risking long-term damage to U.S. economic credibility and fueling fears of a reality-bending “Orwellian” second term.

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Trump’s fury over jobs report could throw US economy into decades of turmoil: CNN

As the controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein files continues to engulf the Trump administration, Attorney General Pam Bondi is emerging as the likely scapegoat to appease an increasingly agitated MAGA base demanding accountability. After claiming to have a list of Epstein clients — a statement she later tried to walk back — Bondi has faced mounting pressure amid daily revelations that have intensified the crisis. According to veteran journalist Eleanor Clift, Bondi's role puts her directly in the crosshairs, and unlike others in Trump’s inner circle, she may not be granted leniency. With the MAGA faithful unwilling to blame Trump directly, insiders suggest Bondi could soon be sacrificed to quell the outrage.

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Epstein backlash grows — MAGA base demands heads, and Pam Bondi may be first to fall

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), once hailed as a champion for government whistleblowers, is now drawing fire for turning on them to protect Trump’s controversial court nominee, Emil Bove. In a dramatic reversal, Grassley dismissed whistleblower allegations—some accusing Bove of misleading lawmakers and pressuring DOJ attorneys to defy court orders—as a “coordinated political strike.” His attacks have reportedly created a “chilling” effect on oversight, deterring other potential whistleblowers at a time when the Trump administration is purging officials deemed disloyal. Bove’s confirmation passed narrowly with only GOP support.

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GOP senator's shocking reversal silences whistleblowers, sparks fear of retaliation