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White House Claims Trump Has Improved Affordability; Critics Question the Data

John Muryell

This week, the White House declared that “Despite Democrat lies, President Trump has excelled in improving affordability in his first nine months.” The statement, posted on the official @WhiteHouse account, highlights falling gas prices, reduced costs for select consumer goods, and recent pharmaceutical pricing deals. But for millions of Americans, the reality behind those numbers tells a deeper story—one of quiet resilience, economic strain, and the daily pursuit of dignity. Grocery prices have increased by 2.7% over the past year, and utility bills have risen by 12% nationwide. While some Thanksgiving food baskets have dropped in price, many contain fewer … Continue reading White House Claims Trump Has Improved Affordability; Critics Question the Data

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Dr. Oz’s Medicaid Post Shows a Clear Pattern of Political Targeting

John Muryell

Dr. Mehmet Oz’s October 31 post on X didn’t just raise concerns about Medicaid—it launched a calculated partisan attack. By naming only Democrat-led jurisdictions and portraying routine audits as evidence of lawbreaking, Oz weaponized a technical review to stoke political outrage. His post alleged that California, Illinois, Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and the District of Columbia misused $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid funds to cover undocumented immigrants, claiming CMS had already clawed back $300 million. Notably, no Republican-led states were mentioned, despite the fact that emergency Medicaid reimbursements occur nationwide. The language was unmistakably political: phrases like “terrifying reality,” “Democrats violating … Continue reading Dr. Oz’s Medicaid Post Shows a Clear Pattern of Political Targeting

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Democrats Ride Economic Discontent and Anti-Trump Backlash to 2025 Sweep

John Muryell

In a sweeping off-year victory, Democrats surged across key states in what many are calling a referendum on economic hardship and President Trump’s leadership. From Virginia to California, voters delivered a resounding message—driven by frustration over affordability, civic mobilization, and a growing rejection of authoritarian politics. Democrats flipped legislative chambers, expanded suburban strongholds, and passed progressive ballot measures that reshaped the political map. In Virginia and New Jersey, they reclaimed districts lost in the 2024 election. In New York City, progressive Zohran Mamdani unseated Trump-endorsed Andrew Cuomo in a stunning mayoral upset. And in California, Proposition 50—designed to block Trump-aligned … Continue reading Democrats Ride Economic Discontent and Anti-Trump Backlash to 2025 Sweep

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Trump’s Copyright Power Grab Sparks Constitutional Showdown.Supreme Court May Decide Whether Congress Still Controls Copyright Law

John Muryell

Trump’s Copyright Power Grab Sparks Constitutional ShowdownSupreme Court May Decide Whether Congress Still Controls Copyright Law A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding over the future of U.S. copyright protections—one that could determine whether creators retain the rights to their own work or whether those rights are seized by executive power. President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights, has ignited a constitutional crisis now advancing toward the Supreme Court. For artists, authors, musicians, and filmmakers, the stakes are not theoretical—they are existential. Perlmutter was dismissed just weeks after releasing a report that questioned the legality of … Continue reading Trump’s Copyright Power Grab Sparks Constitutional Showdown.Supreme Court May Decide Whether Congress Still Controls Copyright Law

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The Map That Mutes Us: Gerrymandering and the War on Voters

John Muryell

Across the country, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that threatens the foundation of American democracy. Republican lawmakers in multiple states are redrawing congressional maps mid-decade, not to reflect population changes, but to rig outcomes. From North Carolina to Texas, GOP-controlled legislatures are targeting swing districts and communities of color in what voting rights advocates are calling a “national theft of the vote.” In North Carolina, Republican leaders are preparing to redraw the state’s congressional map to flip a single swing seat—NC-1—without changing a single vote. The move follows a directive from President Donald Trump urging GOP-led states to “take back … Continue reading The Map That Mutes Us: Gerrymandering and the War on Voters

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Lines of Power: The Fight to Reclaim America’s Vote

John Muryell

Across the country, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that threatens the foundation of American democracy. Republican lawmakers in multiple states are redrawing congressional maps mid-decade, not to reflect population changes, but to rig outcomes. From North Carolina to Texas, GOP-controlled legislatures are targeting swing districts and communities of color in what voting rights advocates are calling a “national theft of the vote.” In North Carolina, Republican leaders are preparing to redraw the state’s congressional map to flip a single swing seat—NC-1—without changing a single vote. The move follows a directive from President Donald Trump urging GOP-led states to “take back … Continue reading Lines of Power: The Fight to Reclaim America’s Vote

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Trump’s Middle East Diplomacy Prioritizes Optics Over Outcomes, Critics Say

John Muryell

President Donald Trump reemerged on the global diplomatic stage this week, co-chairing a high-profile peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, following a dramatic hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. The summit, attended by more than two dozen world leaders, marked a pivotal moment in the two-year conflict that began with the October 7, 2023, attacks. The ceasefire agreement, brokered in part by Trump, secured the release of all 20 living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners—including 250 serving life sentences and 1,700 held without formal charges. Trump also addressed the Israeli Knesset before joining Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi … Continue reading Trump’s Middle East Diplomacy Prioritizes Optics Over Outcomes, Critics Say

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October 18: The Day America Said ‘No Kings

John Muryell

Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s tired of the people. Fine. The people are tired of unchecked power. And we’re exhausted by leaders who confuse noise with vision. On October 10, Johnson appeared on Fox News, labeling the No Kings protest a “hate America rally” and accusing Democrats of stalling government funding to appease “radical elements.” That’s not leadership—it’s deflection. And it’s spreading. The GOP isn’t just uneasy—they’re losing control of the narrative. Their language is growing louder, less precise, and increasingly reactive. Representative Tom Emmer called the protest “the terrorist wing of the Democratic Party.” Senator Roger Marshall warned of … Continue reading October 18: The Day America Said ‘No Kings

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While Americans flood the streets to say ‘No Kings,’ Trump flees to a palace summit. He didn’t end the war—he dodged the reckoning.

John Muryell

Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s tired of the people. Good. The people are tired of kings. And we’re damn tired of a Speaker who mistakes bluster for leadership. On October 10, Johnson erupted on Fox News, calling the No Kings protest a “hate America rally” and accusing Democrats of stalling government funding to appease “the pro-Hamas wing” and “antifa.” That’s not strategy—it’s panic. And it’s spreading. The GOP isn’t just uneasy—they’re unraveling. Their rhetoric is louder, sloppier, and more desperate by the hour. Representative Tom Emmer called the protest “the terrorist wing of the Democratic Party.” Senator Roger Marshall warned … Continue reading While Americans flood the streets to say ‘No Kings,’ Trump flees to a palace summit. He didn’t end the war—he dodged the reckoning.

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Trump’s War on Governors: The Authoritarian Drift We Were Warned About

John Muryell

Donald Trump isn’t just campaigning—he’s commanding. And his latest move? Threatening to jail Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for resisting his federal immigration raids. Let that sink in: a sitting president calling for the arrest of elected officials who dared to defend their communities, protect vulnerable families, and uphold the Constitution. This isn’t law and order. It’s executive overreach—unrestrained, unconstitutional, and dangerous. And it’s a wake-up call for every American who still believes in the promise of democracy. Trump’s so-called “Operation Midway Blitz” has already deployed National Guard troops into Chicago without state consent. Helicopters over … Continue reading Trump’s War on Governors: The Authoritarian Drift We Were Warned About