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From Capitol Hill chaos to campaign trail theatrics, this is where power gets fact-checked and spin gets shredded. Break the noise. Break the news. Break it all down—right here.
May 29, 2025

Rep. Hinson Booed for Praising Trump and Backing Controversial Bill

Republican House Rep. Ashley Hinson at her town hall in Decorah, Iowa: “I was also proud to vote for President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill last week”Crowd: “BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!” pic.twitter.com/P4zds8racF — Marc…

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May 28, 2025

Trump’s Wild Pardons: Fraud, Guns & Fundraisers

Trump’s 2025 pardon spree reads like a reality show plot twist. He granted full pardons to reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted in 2022 for defrauding banks and evading taxes. The Chrisleys were indicted in 2019 during Trump&rsq…

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May 22, 2025

The “Big Beautiful” Power Grab Bill Just Passed

While most Americans were still wiping the sleep from their eyes 🥱, the House squeaked through the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by a single vote: 215–214. And no, it wasn’t just about cutting taxes or shuffling spending. This…

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May 21, 2025

Beyond Tax Cuts: Unpacking the Hidden Provisions of the New Bill

Welcome to the blog! This post expands upon the discussions and revelations from our latest podcast episode, Brett Breaks Things 05/21/2025. In that episode, we delved into the chaotic late-night session of the House Rules Committee as they debated …

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