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AS ONE PELOSI EXITS, ANOTHER ENTERS: CHRISTINE LAUNCHES STATE SENATE BID

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✍️ Christine Pelosi, daughter of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has launched a campaign for California's State Senate, focusing on consumer rights, women's rights, and gun violence survivors.

👉 Christine Pelosi has launched a campaign for California's State Senate 👉 She is running to succeed outgoing Senator Scott Wiener 👉 Pelosi's platform focuses on consumer rights, women's rights, and gun violence survivors 👉 She has made radical statements on social media, including promoting a graphic that adapted the Gadsden flag

-- #ChristinePelosi #NancyPelosi #ScottWiener #AlexanderAcosta #RandPaul #DavidFrum #California #SanFrancisco #Sacramento #LosAngeles #politics

THE MORNING BRIEFING: IT'S COME TO THIS — REPUBLICANS ROOTING FOR ANDREW CUOMO

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✍️ The article discusses the upcoming mayoral election in New York City, where Andrew Cuomo is the only viable alternative to the terrorist-supporting communist frontrunner, Zohran Mamdani.

👉 Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York City against Zohran Mamdani 👉 Mamdani is a terrorist-supporting communist with a radical platform 👉 Cuomo is seen as a moderate alternative to Mamdani 👉 The Democratic Party is trying to distance themselves from Mamdani 👉 The mainstream media is reluctant to cover the story

-- #AndrewCuomo #ZohranMamdani #ChuckSchumer #KarolineLeavitt #HakeemJeffries #LarryElder #TedCruz #JeremyCorbyn #DavidFrum #Rep.IlhanOmar #Obama #NewYorkCity #Wuhan #China #Venezuela #Israel #Denmark #Taiwan #Qatar #politics

TRUMP DOES NOT WANT THIS OBAMACARE FIGHT

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✍️ Donald Trump's decision to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2017 led to a midterm-election backlash, and now he's repeating the same mistake by gutting Medicaid and eliminating coverage for millions of Americans.

👉 Trump's decision to repeal the ACA in 2017 led to a midterm-election backlash 👉 The ACA became more popular due to the threat of repeal 👉 The repeal effort exposed the hollowness of Trump's promises 👉 Trump is gutting Medicaid and eliminating coverage for millions of Americans 👉 The ACA subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year, causing premiums to spike for millions of Americans

-- #DonaldTrump #PaulRyan #BarackObama #AnnieLowrey #RickScott #BrianBlase #DavidFrum #politics

MSNBC HOSTS CRITICIZE OWNER COMCAST FOR DONATING TO TRUMP BALLROOM

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✍️ MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell criticized parent company Comcast for contributing to the White House's expensive East Wing ballroom construction project.

👉 Comcast, the parent company of MSNBC, contributed to the White House's $300m ballroom project 👉 MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell criticized Comcast for the donation 👉 The donation has raised concerns about quid pro quo and the influence of corporate money on politics 👉 Comcast is scheduled to be spun off from its parent company in a few months

-- #RachelMaddow #LawrenceO'Donnell #DavidFrum #JenniferKhoury #NicolleWallace #WhiteHouse #EastWing #politics

WHAT IS THE WHITE HOUSE EAST WING AND WHY HAS IT BEEN TORN DOWN IN TRUMP’S RENOVATION PLANS

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✍️ The East Wing of the White House has been completely destroyed as part of a $300m ballroom construction project, sparking criticism from White House alumni and historians.

👉 The East Wing was built in 1902 and served as the home base for the first lady and her staff. 👉 The demolition of the East Wing has sparked criticism from White House alumni and historians. 👉 The project is being privately funded by tech companies and defense contractors. 👉 The new ballroom is expected to be completed by 2029 and will be nearly double the size of the main White House.

-- #DonaldTrump #TheodoreRoosevelt #FranklinRoosevelt #JacquelineKennedy #DavidFrum #DouglasBrinkley #StephenMiller #ThomasJefferson #AndrewJackson #JamesMonroe #HarryTruman #JohnFKennedy #RichardNixon #WhiteHouse #Mar-a-Lago #PalmBeach #Florida #PennsylvaniaAvenue #politics

TRUMP TAKES A WRECKING BALL TO THE WHITE HOUSE IN ON-THE-NOSE METAPHOR

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✍️ President Trump is planning to build a $250m ballroom at the White House, which has sparked criticism and controversy.

👉 Trump is planning to build a $250m ballroom at the White House 👉 The project is being funded by Trump himself and unnamed donors 👉 The construction has been met with criticism from historians and politicians 👉 The project has been compared to the destruction of the White House's East Wing 👉 Trump has defended the project, saying it will be a 'grand, privately funded ballroom'

-- #DonaldTrump #DouglasBrinkley #DavidFrum #TeddyRoosevelt #HarryTruman #RichardNixon #BarackObama #JackieKennedy #PercyByssheShelley #AlbertSpeer #WhiteHouse #Louisiana #Oz #Britain #10DowningStreet #Rome #Paris #Washington #PalmBeach #Florida #LincolnMemorial #politics

TRUMP’S DODGY PLAN FOR TIKTOK

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✍️ President Trump is planning to enrich and empower his friends through TikTok, a move that could consolidate wealth and media power in the hands of a loyal few.

👉 TikTok's parent corporation must divest its U.S. operations or face a ban 👉 The Trump administration delayed enforcing the law 👉 Important details of the plan remain undisclosed 👉 The move could consolidate wealth and media power in the hands of a loyal few

-- #DonaldTrump #DamonBeres #DavidFrum #politics

WHY WAS THE ATLANTIC’S DAVID FRUM WORKING WITH ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR?

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✍️ David Frum, a senior editor at The Atlantic, was exposed for ghostwriting a speech for the Israeli U.N. ambassador in 2014, while also profiling the ambassador for the magazine.

👉 David Frum ghostwrote a speech for the Israeli U.N. ambassador in 2014 👉 Frum also profiled the ambassador for The Atlantic magazine 👉 The speech described the war in Gaza as 'the most tenacious challenge to the free world in decades' 👉 Frum had previously worked as a speechwriter for George W. Bush 👉 Frum's actions were an egregious ethical breach

-- #DavidFrum #RonProsor #GeorgeW.Bush #DouglassMurray #RyanGrim #MurtazaHussain #Gaza #Israel #UnitedNations #politics

MAMDANI’S STATEMENT ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY DRAWS IRE FROM ISRAEL

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✍️ New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani drew criticism from Israel for his statement on the 2-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, which commemorated both Israeli and Palestinian victims.

👉 Hamas carried out a horrific war crime on October 7, killing over 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more 👉 Mamdani condemned Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his government for launching a 'genocidal war' in Gaza 👉 Mamdani accused the US government of being 'complicit' in the conflict 👉 Mamdani called for an end to Israeli 'occupation and apartheid' 👉 The Israeli foreign ministry rebuked Mamdani, accusing him of spreading Hamas propaganda and normalizing antisemitism

-- #ZohranMamdani #BenjaminNetanyahu #YoavGallant #DavidFrum #DavidAsman #GeorgeWBush #NewYorkCity #Gaza #Israel #politics

PERONISM ON THE POTOMAC

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✍️ The article argues that President Trump's economic policies are following the playbook of Peronism, a style of economic management that prioritizes state control and cronyism over market principles.

👉 Trump's policies are following the Peronist playbook of import substitution, emergency declarations, and personal dealmaking 👉 Peronism led to economic stagnation, corruption, and poverty in Argentina 👉 Trump's policies are prioritizing state control and cronyism over market principles 👉 Trump's personal relationships and whims are driving economic policy 👉 Trump's policies are creating a dynamic of vested interests and entrenchment

-- #JuanPerón #DonaldTrump #CristinaKirchner #DavidFrum #RogéKarma #TimCook #JensenHuang #Argentina #UnitedStates #Chile #politics

EX-BUSH SPEECHWRITER SOUNDS ALARM ON TRUMP'S 'MOST EXTREME' ATTACK AGAINST CONSTITUTION

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✍️ David Frum argues that Congress has lost control of one of its key powers due to the president's unconventional approach.

👉 Congress has lost control of one of its key powers 👉 The president has turned to an unconventional approach 👉 Frum believes this shift has significant implications for the government

-- #DavidFrum #politics

THE BIGGEST TEST FOR THE SUPREME COURT YET

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✍️ The future of checks and balances in the US government hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on President Trump's authority to impose tariffs unilaterally.

👉 The Supreme Court will soon rule on President Trump's authority to impose tariffs unilaterally 👉 The case revolves around the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 👉 Trump has claimed a national economic emergency exists due to trade deficits 👉 The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled against Trump's claims 👉 The outcome will have significant implications for the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches

-- #DonaldTrump #DavidFrum #politics

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION GETS A SERIOUS SCOLDING

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✍️ A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration broke the law by deploying National Guardsmen and Marines in Los Angeles, violating the Posse Comitatus Act.

👉 The Trump administration deployed National Guardsmen and Marines in Los Angeles in June 👉 The deployment was deemed illegal by Federal Judge Charles Breyer 👉 The judge ruled that the administration's actions were a serious violation of the Posse Comitatus Act 👉 The administration had argued that it was acting under long-established authorities and engaging in straightforward, limited efforts to reduce street crime 👉 The judge rejected this reasoning, calling it an attempt to ignore the plain language of the law

-- #CharlesBreyer #GavinNewsom #PeteHegseth #DonaldTrump #ScottSherman #MurielBowser #ThomasMassie #JeffreyEpstein #OlgaKhazan #H.ArmstrongRobert #DavidFrum #LaurenGrodstein #DavidSims #LosAngeles #Washington,D.C. #Chicago #SanFrancisco #Baltimore #Alabama #Colorado #Georgia #politics

THE NATURAL ENDPOINT OF TRUMP’S FALSEHOODS

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✍️ The article discusses the potential consequences of President Trump's chronic dishonesty and how it could erode trust in institutions, including the FBI, and undermine democracy.

👉 The FBI's raid on John Bolton's home has raised concerns about the agency's legitimacy 👉 Trump's attempts to undermine objective truth could erode trust in institutions 👉 The firing of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors has raised questions about Trump's motivations 👉 Trump's chronic dishonesty could undermine democracy and erode trust in government

-- #JohnBolton #KashPatel #DavidFrum #AshaRangappa #LisaCook #BillPulte #RobertF.KennedyJr. #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelensky #BenjaminNetanyahu #Maryland #China #Russia #Ukraine #Gaza #Israel #Wuhan #Boston #GreenwichVillage #Harvard #Chicago #politics

EX-BUSH SPEECHWRITER SOUNDS ALARM ON TRUMP 2.0 WITH FRIGHTENING HISTORICAL COMPARISON

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✍️ David Frum discusses the president's second term and a pressing question facing America.

-- #DavidFrum #politics

DEMOCRACY PROMOTION IS DEAD: GOOD RIDDANCE

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✍️ The article criticizes the Atlantic's democracy promotion agenda and its proponents, including Professor Brian Klaas, who blames President Trump for killing 'American democracy promotion'.

👉 The Atlantic's democracy promotion agenda is flawed and has led to failed foreign policies in the past. 👉 Professor Klaas' article blames President Trump for killing 'American democracy promotion', but this is not accurate. 👉 Trump's foreign policy is focused on America's national interests, not anti-democratic. 👉 The article argues that democracy is fragile and requires careful consideration of local circumstances.

-- #BrianKlaas #DonaldTrump #DavidFrum #MaxBoot #AnneApplebaum #GeorgeWashington #JohnQuincyAdams #WoodrowWilson #FranklinRoosevelt #FrancisFukuyama #SamuelHuntington #RobertKaplan #JeaneKirkpatrick #PatriceLumumba #Allende #Mossaddegh #Afghanistan #Iraq #Iran #Congo #Chile #politics

TRUMP, 79, CLAIMS HE’S GOING TO RUSSIA TO MEET PUTIN (HE’S NOT)

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✍️ Donald Trump mistakenly claimed the upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin would take place in Russia, raising concerns about his cognitive ability.

👉 Trump mistakenly claimed the summit would take place in Russia 👉 This is not the first time Trump has shown a propensity for gaffes 👉 Critics have long been concerned about the choice of Alaska as the summit location

-- #DonaldTrump #VladimirPutin #JeromePowell #DavidFrum #Alaska #Russia #Washington,D.C. #politics

WHY ‘GRIFTER’ HAS BECOME THE GO-TO POLITICAL INSULT OF 2025 | ANOOSH CHAKELIAN

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✍️ The article discusses the increasing use of the term 'grifter' in political discourse, exploring its origins and implications.

👉 The term 'grifter' has been used to describe politicians, influencers, and others who are perceived as dishonest or manipulative. 👉 The use of the term has increased significantly over the past few years, particularly in the context of online discourse. 👉 The term is often used to express suspicion and distrust of those who are seen as trying to take advantage of others. 👉 The rise of the term 'grifter' is connected to the public's growing distrust of politicians and the rise of online scams. 👉 The term is also used to describe the tactics used by some politicians and influencers to manipulate public opinion and gain power.

-- #ZarahSultana #NigelFarage #JeremyCorbyn #PaulMason #MichaelGove #JolyonMaugham #RuthBen-Ghiat #RobertFKennedyJr #DonaldTrump #MaxwellFrost #BillSimmons #DavidFrum #FionaMcPherson #AnooshChakelian #politics

WHAT TRUMP’S FEUD WITH JEROME POWELL IS REALLY ABOUT

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✍️ Donald Trump has been criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but the real reason is not because he thinks Powell is bad at his job, but because Trump objects to the job itself.

👉 Trump objects to the job of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell 👉 Trump believes the Fed's objective should be to speed up the economy under Republican administrations and slow it down under Democratic ones 👉 Trump has been publicly vilifying the Fed for at least a decade and a half 👉 Trump complains about interest rates being too low when a Democrat is president and too high when a Republican is president

-- #DonaldTrump #JeromePowell #DavidFrum #AnnieLowrey #JanetYellen #JoeBiden #politics

DEMOCRACY UPSIDE DOWN

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✍️ The Trump administration has scrapped a Texas law providing financial aid to 'Dreamers', undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children, and is undermining democratic principles by bypassing state legislatures and courts.

👉 The Trump administration scrapped a Texas law providing financial aid to 'Dreamers' 👉 The administration is using executive power to undermine state laws and courts 👉 The administration has ignored federal-court orders 👉 The administration has federalized the National Guard 👉 The administration is attempting to usurp the power of Congress and the states

-- #DonaldTrump #KenPaxton #LouisD.Brandeis #WilliamBrennan #DavidFrum #GavinNewsom #KarenBass #JanetMills #AdamSerwer #Texas #California #Maine #Arkansas #Alabama #LosAngeles #politics

ABC'S STEPHANOPOULOS: SCALE OF TRUMP'S PERSONAL MONEYMAKING 'STAGGERING'

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✍️ George Stephanopoulos discusses the staggering scale of President Trump's personal wealth, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and self-enrichment.

👉 The Trump family is making hundreds of millions, potentially billions of dollars 👉 Pardons to tax cheats were granted, including one whose mother attended a million-dollar fundraiser with the president 👉 The Trump Media and Technology Group raised $2.5 billion from 50 institutional investors 👉 The SEC dropped its lawsuit against Binance days after the company listed a cryptocurrency launched by World Liberty Financial, a Trump family crypto firm

-- #GeorgeStephanopoulos #DonaldTrump #DavidFrum #politics

THE PRESIDENCY IS TRUMP’S MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

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✍️ The article discusses how President Donald Trump's business dealings and pardons have raised concerns about the integrity of the American rule of law.

👉 Trump's pardons have raised concerns about the integrity of the American rule of law 👉 Trump's business dealings have created a perception that he is for sale 👉 Trump has profited from his presidency through licensing and other means 👉 Trump's actions have created a conflict of interest 👉 Trump's pardons have benefited individuals who have been accused of fraud and corruption

-- #DonaldTrump #PaulWalczak #ElizabethFago #KennethVogel #DavidFrum #EricTrump #MikePence #JoshHawley #ElonMusk #Themistocles #ArthurC.Brooks #Florida #NewYork #AtlanticCity #WashingtonD.C. #Qatar #politics

STRIKING DOWN TRUMP’S TARIFFS ISN’T A JUDICIAL COUP. IT’S A VINDICATION OF THE RULE OF LAW.

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✍️ The US Court of International Trade has struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, citing the lack of constitutional authority for the president to impose them. The ruling has been hailed as a vindication of the rule of law and a check on executive power.

👉 The US Court of International Trade has struck down most of President Trump's tariffs 👉 The tariffs are unconstitutional, citing the lack of authority granted to the president by the Constitution 👉 The ruling is a significant check on executive power and a vindication of the rule of law 👉 The court's decision is based on a detailed analysis of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 👉 The ruling is a major victory for those who argue that the president's actions were unlawful

-- #DonaldTrump #KushDesai #StephenMiller #DavidFrum #RogéKarma #politics

THE POWER OF A GOOD SUIT

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✍️ The article discusses the reasons behind the COVID-19 deniers' success, including political strife, misinformation, and irrational responses, and warns of the potential consequences of a future pandemic.

👉 The COVID-19 deniers' success was due in part to political strife and misinformation 👉 The government's handling of the crisis, including the initial slow response and lack of clear communication, contributed to the deniers' success 👉 The pandemic highlighted the need for a more effective response to future pandemics 👉 The article warns of the potential consequences of a future pandemic, including the possibility of a more deadly virus

-- #DavidFrum #DonaldTrump #SarahM.Brownsberger #MikeBergman #BradStuart #GaryShteyngart #RuthMorss #YoheiFukuda #AllenMichie #JudithShulevitz #CurtLeviant #PaulSpella #AshleyParker #MichaelScherer #DaleStephanos #Washington #Minnesota #California #Massachusetts #Texas #NewYork #Edison #Boston #NorthLasVegas #world

HAYES: QATAR FINALLY FOUND A SUCKER

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✍️ Qatar's gift of a Boeing 747-8 to Donald Trump is revealed to be an unsuccessful attempt to sell the plane since 2020, with the country's rulers seeking to avoid maintenance and storage costs.

👉 Qatar's Boeing 747-8 was offered to Donald Trump after being on the market since 2020 👉 The plane was initially designed for the former Qatari Prime Minister but was deemed too expensive to maintain 👉 The plane's unique interior design and customization make it difficult to sell 👉 Qatar's rulers sought to avoid maintenance and storage costs by gifting the plane to Trump

-- #ChrisHayes #MichaelJordan #DonaldTrump #DavidFrum #Chicago #Qatar #politics

WHAT THE U.K. DEAL REVEALS ABOUT TRUMP’S TRADE STRATEGY

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✍️ The US has settled for a weak trade deal with the UK, which only rolls back tariffs on a few product categories and leaves many issues unresolved.

👉 The deal only rolls back tariffs on a few product categories 👉 Many issues remain unresolved, including nontariff barriers and customs clearance 👉 Regulatory barriers to US agricultural products remain in place 👉 The digital services tax that affects American tech giants remains in place 👉 The US could have achieved more through the CPTPP

-- #DonaldTrump #MichaelSchuman #DavidFrum #ScottLincicome #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #China #India #politics

HOW THE U.S. LOST THE CANADIAN ELECTION

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✍️ Trump's threats to annex Canada reversed the country's political trend, but the election result should not reverse Canada's commitment to free trade.

👉 Trump's tariff war and threats to annex Canada influenced the Canadian election 👉 The election was initially expected to be a close call, but the Liberal Party held on to power 👉 The result was a referendum on Canada's continued national existence 👉 The Liberals benefited from being seen as more America-skeptical 👉 Trump's actions have pushed Canada away from free markets and towards statism and protectionism

-- #DonaldTrump #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #MarkCarney #AliceRooseveltLongworth #TeddyRoosevelt #ScottBessent #HowardLutnick #DavidFrum #Canada #UnitedStates #Ottawa #NewYork #Mexico #politics

WHAT’S ON VOTERS’ MINDS AS CANADA ELECTS A NEW PRIME MINISTER

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✍️ Canada is voting to elect a new prime minister, with the big issue being US-Canadian relations and Trump's tariffs.

👉 Canada is voting to elect a new prime minister 👉 US-Canadian relations and Trump's tariffs are the big issue in the campaign 👉 Opinion polls have shifted from showing a Conservative Party lead to a Liberal Party lead

-- #DavidFrum #JohnYang #Canada #politics

THE RETURN OF STAGFLATION

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✍️ The article discusses the economic crisis of 2025, which is reminiscent of the stagflation of the 1970s. It argues that President Trump's tariffs are causing chaos in the economy and will lead to a recession and inflation.

👉 The economic crisis of 2025 is reminiscent of the stagflation of the 1970s. 👉 President Trump's tariffs are causing chaos in the economy. 👉 The tariffs will lead to a recession and inflation. 👉 The crisis is affecting international trade and the global economy. 👉 The article argues that Trump's bad faith and poor choices are causing the crisis.

-- #DonaldTrump #JimmyCarter #GeraldFord #RichardNixon #DavidFrum #JeromePowell #UnitedStates #politics

TRUMP IS FLIRTING WITH ECONOMIC DISASTER

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✍️ President Trump has been critical of the Federal Reserve, calling its chairman Jerome Powell an 'enemy' and saying he wants to get rid of him. Trump's criticism has been unprecedented and has raised concerns about the potential for political interference in the Fed's decision-making process.

👉 President Trump has been critical of the Federal Reserve, calling its chairman Jerome Powell an 'enemy' and saying he wants to get rid of him. 👉 Trump's criticism has been unprecedented and has raised concerns about the potential for political interference in the Fed's decision-making process. 👉 The Fed has held interest rates steady, despite Trump's calls for them to be cut, and has warned of the potential for financial disturbances if the economy continues to slow. 👉 The situation has led to a decline in investor confidence in the US economy and has raised concerns about the potential for a recession. 👉 Trump's tariffs on foreign goods have been widely criticized for their potential to harm the economy.

-- #DonaldTrump #JeromePowell #DavidFrum #DerekThompson #politics

TRUMP’S TRADE WAR IS STRENGTHENING CHINA’S SOFT POWER

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✍️ The US-China trade war has escalated, with China refusing to back down despite US tariffs on Chinese imports. China's growing soft power and economic strength may allow it to leverage the situation to its advantage.

👉 US-China trade war escalates with China refusing to back down despite US tariffs 👉 China's growing soft power and economic strength may allow it to leverage the situation to its advantage 👉 US tariffs cause a sudden and punishing rise in costs for manufacturers, retailers, and small businesses 👉 American small business owners and consumers already feeling the impact of the tariffs

-- #DonaldTrump #LiuPengyu #KevinXu #TianyuFang #DavidFrum #ThomasFriedman #DarrenWatkinsJr. #YalingJiang #GerardDiPippo #ZeyiYang #China #UnitedStates #Washington,DC #London #Beijing #Shanghai #Shenzhen #HongKong #Maryland #Guangdongprovince #politics

WILL ALL OF THIS REALLY MAKE AMERICA GREAT?

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✍️ The article discusses how President Trump's go-it-alone approach is leading to a decline in the US's global influence, with the country retreating from hard power, surrendering soft power, and yielding economic power.

👉 The US is retreating from hard power, surrendering soft power, and yielding economic power 👉 President Trump's erratic approach to trade policy is leading to a decline in American influence 👉 The country is losing trust in the US financial system 👉 The US is yielding to China's influence 👉 The US is abandoning its allies and partners

-- #DonaldTrump #PatrickT.Fallon #GregIp #RogéKarma #DavidFrum #ArthurC.Brooks #DwyaneWade #D.Watkins #ShirleyLi #UnitedStates #Europe #China #Ukraine #Greenland #Canada #politics

THE DUMBEST ECONOMIC POLICY IN MODERN HISTORY

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✍️ The Trump administration's tariff plan is causing chaos and potentially destroying the US economy, despite its intention to revitalize American manufacturing.

👉 Trump's tariff plan is causing chaos and uncertainty in the financial markets 👉 The plan is rolling out without a clear strategy or plan 👉 The tariffs are having a negative impact on US manufacturers, particularly in the automotive industry 👉 The plan is potentially causing job losses and economic instability 👉 The Trump administration's policies are being criticized for being at odds with the actual underlying policy

-- #DonaldTrump #AnnieLowery #DavidFrum #ChamathPalihapitiya #ScottBessent #StephenMiran #UnitedStates #Mexico #Canada #Europe #Asia #NorthAmerica #politics

INTRODUCING: THE DAVID FRUM SHOW

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✍️ The Atlantic is launching a new weekly video podcast, The David Frum Show, hosted by staff writer David Frum, featuring informed and entertaining conversations with guests from various fields.

👉 The David Frum Show will feature conversations with guests from various fields 👉 The podcast will focus on informed and entertaining discussions 👉 The show will explore topics beyond politics, including economics, medicine, and history 👉 The podcast will post every Wednesday on YouTube and popular podcast platforms

-- #DavidFrum #technology

HOW THE TARIFF WHIPLASH COULD HAUNT PRICING

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✍️ The article discusses the recent trade war between the US, Canada, and Mexico, and how the uncertainty surrounding tariffs can cause damage to the economy.

👉 Tariffs on Canada and Mexico would have caused significant cost hikes and inflation for Americans 👉 Uncertainty surrounding tariffs can cause a self-fulfilling prophecy, where consumers change their behavior and push up prices 👉 Threats of tariffs can discourage foreign companies from investing in the US, leading to higher costs and reduced quality in the long run

-- #DonaldTrump #ErnieTedeschi #FelixTintelnot #DavidFrum #BrianKlaas #DavidLynch #K.AustinCollins #Canada #Mexico #UnitedStates #China #Colombia #EuropeanUnion #Japan #Alaska #Miami #politics

A BETTER PLAN THAN TRUMP’S: LET’S SURRENDER TO CANADA!

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✍️ The article suggests that the United States should annex Canada, citing benefits such as national healthcare, greater upward mobility, and a more democratic legislature.

👉 National healthcare 👉 Greater upward mobility 👉 More democratic legislature 👉 Mandatory retirement for Supreme Court justices 👉 Low per capita defense spending 👉 Fantastic deli 👉 Best view of Niagara Falls

-- #DonaldTrump #DougFord #RosalieSilbermanAbella #DahliaLithwick #MichaelIgnatieff #RobFord #DavidFrum #LizTruss #HoratioAlger #CharlesWindsor #Canada #UnitedStates #Ontario #Minnesota #Alaska #Montreal #NewYorkCity #NiagaraFalls #Toronto #politics

FOREIGN LEADERS FACE THE TRUMP TEST

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✍️ President-elect Donald Trump's approach to global relations is causing difficulties for leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation.

👉 Trump's approach to global relations is causing difficulties for leaders 👉 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation 👉 Trump has threatened tariffs on Canada and has been critical of Trudeau 👉 Trudeau's downfall was rooted in factors that have plagued him for years

-- #DonaldTrump #JustinTrudeau #DavidFrum #ChrystiaFreeland #ClaudiaSheinbaum #AnnieLowrey #ZoëSchlanger #MatthewSchnipper #JoeMullen #AlecNevala-Lee #HannahGiorgis #PanamaCanal #Greenland #Canada #Mexico #Mar-a-Lago #NewYork #politics

MSNBC'S BRZEZINSKI APOLOGIZES FOR FRUM’S 'FLIPPANT' REMARKS ABOUT FOX NEWS, PETE HEGSETH

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✍️ MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski apologized for a segment on 'Morning Joe' where David Frum mocked Fox News and Pete Hegseth, citing concerns about Hegseth's behavior and possible addiction to alcohol.

👉 David Frum made a comment about Fox News and Pete Hegseth on 'Morning Joe' 👉 The comment was perceived as flippant 👉 Mika Brzezinski apologized for the segment 👉 The apology was due to concerns about Hegseth's behavior and possible addiction to alcohol

-- #MikaBrzezinski #DavidFrum #PeteHegseth #GeorgeH.W.Bush #JohnTower #politics

JOE AND MIKA ANNOYED THAT PEOPLE THINK THEY'RE AFRAID OF TRUMP

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✍️ David Frum's comment about Pete Hegseth being too drunk for Fox News sparked a controversy on Morning Joe, leading to a back-and-forth between Frum, Mika Brzezinski, and Joe Scarborough.

👉 David Frum made a comment about Pete Hegseth being too drunk for Fox News 👉 Mika Brzezinski criticized the comment as inappropriate 👉 Frum responded with an Atlantic column 👉 Scarborough criticized the column for being out of touch with reality 👉 Scarborough defended his own experience as a congressman 👉 Frum was accused of gaslighting the public

-- #DavidFrum #PeteHegseth #MikaBrzezinski #JoeScarborough #GeorgeConway #DonaldTrump #politics

'MORNING JOE' SORRY DAVID FRUM MADE FORBIDDEN JOKE ABOUT FOX NEWS, PLEASE DON'T HURT THEM!

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✍️ Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's decision to ban jokes about Fox News on their MSNBC show has sparked criticism, with some calling it a form of self-censorship.

👉 Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have banned jokes about Fox News on their MSNBC show 👉 The decision has been criticized as a form of self-censorship 👉 David Frum, a former Republican and speechwriter for George W. Bush, has spoken out against the decision 👉 Frum argues that the decision is a result of the show's fear of being targeted by Donald Trump and his supporters

-- #JoeScarborough #MikaBrzezinski #DonaldTrump #DavidFrum #PeteHegseth #MegynKelly #KashPatel #Mar-a-Lago #WashingtonD.C. #politics

LIBERAL ESTABLISHMENT THROWS CONNIPTION OVER TRUMP'S FBI DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT; PATEL SPEAKS OUT

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✍️ President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel as the new FBI director, sparking criticism from establishmentarians who see Patel as a threat to their status quo.

👉 Kash Patel has been nominated as the new FBI director by President-elect Donald Trump 👉 Establishmentarians have criticized Patel's appointment, claiming it would be a threat to the FBI's integrity 👉 Patel has been praised by some Republicans for his experience in national security and intelligence 👉 Patel has committed to transparency and accountability in his role as FBI director

-- #KashPatel #DonaldTrump #DanielBrunner #AndrewMcCabe #DavidFrum #JoeScarborough #RuthMarcus #MattGaetz #MitchMcConnell #SusanCollins #LisaMurkowski #JohnCurtis #JohnBolton #JDVance #PamBondi #GlennBeck #MikeJohnson #BillHagerty #MarshaBlackburn #AbeHamadeh #UnitedStates #Maine #Alaska #Utah #politics

A GUIDE FOR THE POLITICALLY HOMELESS

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✍️ The article discusses the challenges faced by those who became politically homeless after Trump's rise to power and the need to redefine what it means to be a liberal.

👉 The terms 'conservative' and 'progressive' have lost their meaning 👉 The current political landscape is characterized by a lack of institutional building and a focus on destroying institutions 👉 A new definition of liberalism is needed that emphasizes the importance of freedom, tolerance, and the preservation of institutions 👉 This definition is not partisan and is rooted in a commitment to the values of democracy and the rule of law

-- #DonaldTrump #TheodoreRoosevelt #DavidFrum #NatanSharansky #AlexisdeTocqueville #CardinalJohnHenryNewman #politics

THE END OF THE QUEST FOR JUSTICE FOR JANUARY 6

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✍️ Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped charges against Donald Trump for his alleged crimes, citing Trump's promise to fire him and end the cases if he took office.

👉 Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped charges against Donald Trump 👉 Trump promised to fire Smith and end the cases if he took office 👉 Trump's strategy of weaponizing procedural protections allowed him to delay the cases and avoid accountability 👉 Attorney General Merrick Garland's approach prioritized proceduralism over holding Trump accountable 👉 Trump's appointees will lead the Justice Department, including a new attorney general and deputy attorney general

-- #DonaldTrump #JackSmith #MerrickGarland #PamBondi #ToddBlanche #EmilBove #D.JohnSauer #AileenCannon #DavidFrum #politics

THE CENTURY-OLD BOOK WITH A MESSAGE FOR THIS SEASON

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✍️ The article discusses the relevance of Thomas Mann's 1924 novel, The Magic Mountain, in today's society, particularly in the context of contempt and despair.

👉 The Magic Mountain is a novel about moral evolution and humanism 👉 The novel's themes are still relevant today, particularly in the context of contempt and despair 👉 The novel helped the author, George Packer, during a dark time in his early 20s 👉 The novel's protagonist, Hans Castorp, undergoes a transformation from being hostile to democracy to embracing it 👉 The novel encourages readers to resist the temptation to deride humanity

-- #GeorgePacker #ThomasMann #HansCastorp #WaltherRathenau #DavidFrum #MarshallMcLuhan #JaneKramer #HenryBlanton #IzumiSuzuki #SpencerKornhaber #Germany #TexasPanhandle #Europe #mainstream #world