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Meet the YOLO Republicans: Lawmakers with nothing to lose are threatening Trump’s grip on Congress​

President Donald Trump spent the past year using fear and intimidation to keep Hill Republicans in line, with considerable success. Now those tactics are starting to lose their bite — thanks to a small group of Republicans with nothing to lose.

The reasons why this handful of GOP lawmakers feel empowered to spurn their president and their party vary. But they are launching mini-rebellions with increasing frequency. It’s causing headaches for party leaders who want to keep tight control of the legislative agenda in an election year and anxiety among rank-and-file Republicans who are facing intense pressure to stick with Trump.

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Lost me at the top summary.

Trump is a tyrant?

PUTIN, who allowed MODERNIZATION of Russia...is a tyrant?

F that. I'm sick of the captured, controlled mediuh...now, including a lot of AI "reporter" personas on Substack.
 
How Prediction Markets Polymarket and Kalshi Are Gamifying Truth: Prediction markets promised to be the future of information discovery. Instead they’re becoming another form of entertainment gambling with a veneer of intellectual respectability. Two companies are pioneering a new way of predicting the future. Critics call it unregulated gambling. (Bloomberg free)
 

Trump vows 'we will always protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid,' but his signature tax cut shortened their lifespans​

In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump proudly proclaimed to members of Congress and the public that the United States is “bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before,” touting the benefits of his signature tax policy in particular, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). He also claimed that his administration is working to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement. “Under this administration,” he said, “we will always protect Social Security and Medicare … We will always protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid.”

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...-their-lifespans/ar-AA1X13Ku?ocid=socialshare
 

17 KIDS EACH and on WELFARE Paid by the American taxpayer.​

Feb 27, 2026

11:54
 
60 Minutes

This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the death threats rolled in | 60 Minutes​

Mar 1, 2026
Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president "understands the dangers of political violence."

13:15
 

A man rushing to the hospital with his sick child was rammed by police, and a ruling has been made​

Sometimes real life plays out like a dashcam clip nobody asked for. In Arkansas, an already terrifying family emergency turned into a viral debate about police pursuits, communication, and when not to treat a panicked dad like he’s auditioning for a Fast & Furious sequel.

Earlier this year, Dillon Hess was speeding toward a hospital with his wife and two young kids when one of the children suffered a serious allergic reaction. As first reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Hess was driving urgently — but not recklessly for thrills — trying to get his son medical help as fast as possible.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/new...ng-has-been-made/ar-AA1XpJHi?ocid=socialshare
 
This one is an opinion piece. It's not kind to T. If interested, take it fwiw and dyodd.

Peace President Lights the World on Fire

For gold, it turns out this war is almost as uplifting for prices as it is for oil prices. That’s because a large volume of gold is shipped by air over this region...
goldseek.com
 
Seems the opportunists and their operatives are crawling out from under their rocks.

Much of the chaos we see now, was fomented by Brandon's handlers. We wouldn't have ICE removing illegals if those wonderful DemocRats hadn't ILLEGALLY BROUGHT IN FORTY MILLION ALIENS.

Just one gd example.
 
Ground troops coming up for Trumps operation " Just the Tip"...
 
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