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Trump Ramps Up His Islamophobic Attacks Against Abdul El-Sayed
Trump intensified attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, accusing him of ties to extremism; critics denounced the rhetoric as Islamophobic as the…
Sharia Law in America: What It Means and Why It Sparks Controversy
Sharia, Islamic legal tradition guiding worship and daily life, prompts debate in the U.S. over religious freedom, women's rights, and…
Inside the Conservative Case for Voting Restrictions
Inside the conservative case for voting restrictions: leaders argue tighter ID rules and ballot controls protect election integrity, even as…
Presidents of both parties defended libraries as allies of democracy for a century – until Trump
For a century, presidents from both parties defended libraries as allies of democracy. That bipartisan tradition frayed under Donald Trump,…
Michigan Senate Race Turns Ugly as Islamophobia Takes Center Stage
Michigan's Senate race took an ugly, Islamophobic turn as candidates and ads amplify anti-Muslim rhetoric, alarming voters and civil-rights groups…
Slop, Ass, Cringe: MAGA Flops Abroad and Flails at Home
Report: MAGA's recent diplomatic missteps abroad and chaotic domestic rallies have unsettled allies and energized critics, raising questions about leadership,…
Why Republicans are on the back foot ahead of US midterm elections
Republicans face mounting challenges ahead of the US midterms: low approval ratings, internal divisions, and an energized Democratic base eroding…
How Trump Could Interfere With the Midterms on Election Day, and the Days After – Time Magazine
On Election Day and in the days after, Trump could use public statements, legal challenges, social media and loyal allies…
Why The Heck Does Trump Dance Like THAT? Body Language Experts Decode His Moves.
Body-language experts weigh in on Donald Trump's idiosyncratic dance moves, tracing gestures to status signaling, rehearsed routines and crowd-reading tactics…
Murkowski calls for ‘truth’ from Peltola amid ‘pattern of lies and coverups’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski demanded "truth" from Rep. Mary Peltola Wednesday, accusing her of a "pattern of lies and coverups" and…
Here are a few engaging rewrites you can use: 1. Trump’s Visa Crackdown – Except for His Inner Circle 2. Trump Tightens Visas, But His Friends Get a Pass 3. Visa Clampdown by Trump Comes With a Clear Exception: Allies 4. Trump’s New Visa Rules – No
As the administration tightens visa rules, enforcement appears uneven: close allies and donors secure exceptions, prompting questions about favoritism and…
Are transgender sports bans really about protecting women? Survey data tells a different story
New survey data challenges claims that transgender sports bans protect women. Findings indicate public attitudes and politics, not clear evidence…
Republicans wanted Rubio on the stump. Trump coaxed him there. – Politico
Republicans urged Rubio to hit the stump to bolster unity; Donald Trump personally coaxed him to campaign, highlighting tension between…
James Carville Has A Big Post-Midterms Forecast — And Trump Isn’t Going To Like It
Veteran strategist James Carville warns the post-midterm landscape will shift sharply, predicting outcomes that could undercut Trump's influence and reshape…
Live updates: Trump holds second Texas rally in one day; Talarico plans dueling event
Live updates: Former President Trump holds a second Texas rally in one day, drawing large crowds and sparking debate, while…
Here are a few more engaging rewrites you can choose from: 1. Lula’s stunning upset derails Trump-backed push for a far-right Brazil 2. Surprise Lula victory thwarts bid to steer Brazil far right 3. Lula’s comeback win stalls momentum toward a far-ri
Lula's surprise win thwarts efforts tied to Trump to steer Brazil toward a far-right government, reshaping regional politics and stalling…