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New Defense Deal Could Tighten U.S. Control Over Another Critical Seaway

April 14, 2026/in America 250, Hot Topics, Must Read, News, Policy, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes, The Truth/by The Daily Caller

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his Indonesian counterpart announced a defense deal Monday in Virginia that could strengthen U.S. control in a seaway critical for China.

Hegseth and Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin agreed to strengthen an existing agreement between the two countries to a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP), according to a War Department (DOW) press release. The MDCP lays the groundwork for greater military cooperation, modernization of defenses and more training, a joint statement read. The Strait of Malacca, a key waterway between the Indian and Pacific Oceans running between the Indonesian island of Sumatra and Malaysia and Singapore, could see a strengthened U.S. presence as a result.

“The two leaders committed to expanding the scope and complexity of bilateral and multilateral exercises … to strengthen collective capabilities and promote Peace through Strength,” the press release read.

The Strait of Malacca is oil tankers’ shortest route from the Middle East to East Asia by sea. Approximately 23.2 million barrels of oil passed through daily during the first half of 2025, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration statistics. This represented around 29% of total oil trade by sea.

Roughly 48% of the imports passing through Malacca were bound for China during 2025’s first six months, according to the agency. America also conducts oil trade through the strait. Approximately 800,000 barrels transited the route from the U.S. east coast while around 200,000 barrels reached the U.S. west coast after passing through, mostly from Middle East-based suppliers.

President Trump remains laser focused on securing the world’s choke points.

The Strait of Malacca is unequivocally more important than Hormuz.

On one side of the Strait is Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. On the other side is Indonesia. https://t.co/IrAvSbRdrA

— John Ʌ Konrad V (@johnkonrad) April 13, 2026

Ship traffic in the strait and Singapore hit an annual record of over 94,000 vessels in 2024, the maritime outlet Infomare reported.

Both countries will work on developing their capabilities at sea and with autonomous systems, as well as in repairs and military preparedness, according to the joint statement shared by the DOW. The officials pledged to also “enhance joint special forces training.”

“This partnership is representative of the continued development of the U.S.-Indonesia bilateral defense relationship, built upon decades of cooperation,” the readout continued. “Both countries recognize each other as important partners and reaffirm their commitment to cooperation based on mutual respect, sovereignty, and shared interest in regional peace and stability.”

AUTHOR

Justin Bailey

Associate Editor

“HOTTER THAN EXPECTED”: Consumer Confidence Is UP in February

February 27, 2026/in Economy, Elections, Hot Topics, News, Policy, Politics, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes, The Truth/by The Geller Report

After a dip in January, consumer confidence is coming back. ebruary’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to 91.2, beating forecasts.

he Expectations Index—how Americans view the next six months—also posted a solid gain.

And expectations improve before spending accelerates.

The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in February, up from an upwardly revised 89 the month before. While still subdued, the increase suggests a slight stabilization after January’s sharp drop. A measure of short-term expectations for income, business conditions, and the labor market climbed four points to 72. That figure remains well below 80 — a level often viewed as a recession warning signal — marking the 13th straight month below that threshold.

According to the Conference Board’s February survey, Americans also showed greater willingness to spend on big-ticket items in the months ahead. Plans to purchase used cars, furniture, televisions, and smartphones increased. Expectations for home buying were largely unchanged — unsurprising given that February is typically a slower period for housing, which has struggled through a prolonged downturn.

Associated Press: The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in February from an upwardly revised 89 last month. A measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for their income, business conditions and the job market rose four points to 72, remaining well below 80, the marker that can signal a recession ahead. It’s the 13th consecutive month that reading has come in under 80…. According to the Conference Board’s February survey, consumers’ plans to buy big-ticket items over the next six months rose, with plans to buy used cars, furniture, TVs, and smartphones leading the way. Home-buying expectations were little changed in February, generally a slow time for the housing market, which has been mired in a yearslong slump.

AUTHOR

Pamela Geller

Pollster: Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Could Help GOP in Midterm Elections

February 21, 2026/in Budget and Finance, Courts & Law, Elections, Hot Topics, Labor & Unions, Must Read, News, Policy, Politics, Regulation, Social Issues, Tariffs, The Truth/by The Daily Signal

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain congressional approval before imposing new tariffs, a decision that significantly reshapes U.S. trade policy.

The 6-3 ruling is expected to have political and economic repercussions heading into the midterm elections—and might ultimately work to the Republican Party’s advantage, according to a veteran pollster.

Scott Rasmussen, founder of the Napolitan Institute, said the court’s decision aligns with public sentiment.

“We polled this consistently over the year, and 6 out of 10 voters tell us that of course congressional approval should be required for tariffs. That’s part of our system of checks and balances,” Rasmussen said Friday. “So, while many of the Trump base will be outraged, I think most of the voters will be comfortable with this decision.”

Voter Attitudes and Economic Concerns

Rasmussen’s polling also highlights mixed public perceptions of tariffs even before the court’s ruling.

“Before this ruling came down, 41% were saying these tariffs were good for the economy, 50% were saying they were bad,” he explained. “And 6 out of 10 were saying they raised prices and that they were adding to the immigration problem. We will obviously be following the fallout from the decision and polling next week.”

The decision effectively curtails one of Trump’s tools for shaping trade policy—a power he used to reshape U.S. trade relations with China, the European Union, and Mexico.

Political Fallout Ahead of the Midterms

When asked whether the ruling helps or hurts Republicans heading into the midterm elections, Rasmussen said the answer depends largely on the economic impact.

“It depends on what it does to the economy,” Rasmussen said. “If the economy does better, with tariffs off, that would be good news for the Republicans in two ways. First, as the economy does better, it’s better for the GOP. Second, the Supreme Court ruling is likely to enrage the Trump base and encourage their turnout at even higher levels. If you assume adjustment and provide good news for the economy, this could be a big plus for the GOP.”

What Comes Next

The Supreme Court ruling puts new pressure on Congress to take a more active role in trade policy—a task likely to be contentious given divisions within both parties.

Economists are watching closely to see whether easing tariffs will curb inflationary pressures or affect domestic industries that benefited from tariff protections.

Rasmussen and other analysts are expected to release new polling data next week measuring public reaction to the court’s decision and its potential influence on the political landscape.

AUTHOR

Katherine Matt

Katherine Matt is an intern for The Daily Signal.

Trump Announces Alternative Tariff Plan After Supreme Court Ruling

February 21, 2026/in Budget and Finance, Courts & Law, Elections, Featured, Hot Topics, Lawfare, News, Policy, Politics, Social Issues, Tariffs/by The Daily Signal

President Donald Trump said the Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs actually affirms his authority to levy additional national security tariffs and announced a 10% global tariff on Friday.

In a 6-3 decision Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump did not have legal authority to impose his tariffs in Canada, Mexico, and China.

Trump had cited the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to declare emergencies in imposing his tariffs on the three countries. The court ruled on Friday that the law “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.”

In a briefing at the White House following the ruling, Trump praised Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who authored the dissenting opinion, for saying that the majority opinion might not substantially constrain a president’s ability to order future tariffs.

“A president can actually charge more tariffs than I was charging in the past period of a year under the various tariffs authorities,” Trump said. “So, we can use other of the statutes, other of the tariff authorities, which have also been confirmed and are fully allowed.”

“Therefore, effective immediately, all national security tariffs under Section 232, and existing Section 301 tariffs, will remain in place, fully in place, and in full force and effect,” he said.

Trump said he will sign an executive order Friday to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122. The statute grants authority to impose temporary tariffs for certain reasons, such as trade imbalances.

“The Supreme Court did not overrule tariffs,” Trump said. “They merely overruled a particular use of IEEPA tariffs, and essentially it’s a use to get a fee.”

Trump said he has alternative options that will bring in more revenue.

“I’m going to go in a different direction,” he said. “Probably the direction that I should have gone the first time, but I read the language, I’m very good at reading language, and it read our way 100%. But now I’ll go the way I could have gone, originally, which is even stronger than our original choice.”

Trump said the conservative justices who voted against him are “an embarrassment to their families.” Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett—both Trump appointees—joined the chief justice and the court’s three liberal justices in the majority.

“I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” he said.

AUTHOR

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell is the White House Correspondent for “The Daily Signal.” Send her an email. Elizabeth on X: @TheElizMitchell.

“A DISGRACE”: Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Use of Emergency Law To Impose Tariffs

Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs Core to Trump Economic Agenda

‘Judicial Activism’ Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs, GOP Supporters of the Tariffs Say After Divided SCOTUS Decision

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WATCH LIVE: President Trump Addresses Davos

January 22, 2026/in America 250, Budget and Finance, Climate Change, Courts & Law, Culture War, Economy, Elections, Featured, Hot Topics, Immigration, News, Policy, Politics, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes, Technology/by The Geller Report

He’s killing it. President Trump is addressing the World Economic Forum, the exclusive annual gathering of world leaders, policymakers and business figures in Davos, Switzerland.

WATCH: President Trump Delivers a Special Address to the World Economic Forum

CBS: The crowd of world leaders, business executives and others in Davos remained silent during the beginning of Mr. Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum, without clapping, as he described his transformation of the U.S. federal government and relations with Europe.

Trump took the stage at Davos, addressing, “so many friends, a few enemies,” he said.

“It’s a who’s who, I will say that,” he said.

Mr. Trump spoke in a measured tone as he described the “miracle taking place,” touting a long list of what he framed as his administration’s economic successes.

Economy:

“The United States is in the midst of the fastest and most dramatic economic turnaround in country’s history.”

Mr. Trump began his speech by touting the completion of his first year in office, and a “booming” economy. He noted stock market highs, economic growth and strong 401(k) growth.

“People are doing very well, they’re very happy with me,” he said.

Core inflation last 3 months: 1.6%

Q4 GDP projected: +5.4%

Trump: “Far greater than anyone other than myself predicted.”

Trump on the burgeoning US economy in Davos ‘Instead of hiring bureaucrats we’re firing them”

In 12 months, the Trump administration has removed 270K+ bureaucrats from the payroll, cut federal spending by $100B, slashed the federal budget deficit by 27%, cut 129 regulations for every ONE new regulation approved, passed the largest tax cuts in history, and so much more.

Tariffs:

Live blogging highlights:

“The USA is the economic engine of the planet, and when America booms, the entire world booms.

History shows that when America goes bad, the whole world goes bad.

When we go down, you follow us down. When we go up, you follow us up”

“I ended eight wars … and without trade and tariffs you wouldn’t have been able to end any of them … But they’ve brought hundreds of billions of dollars pouring into the United States Treasury…”

On Europe:

“Frankly, many parts of our world are being destroyed and the leaders don’t even UNDERSTAND what’s happening! And the ones that DO understand won’t do

“Certain places in Europe are not even recognizable anymore. And that’s not in a positive way. That’s in a very negative way. And I love Europe, and I want to see Europe go good. But it’s not heading in the right direction.”

Mr. Trump said he wanted to discuss in Davos, “how we want to raise living standards for our citizens,” and how European countries could emulate the U.S., because “certain places in Europe are not even recognizable.”

“I don’t want to insult anybody, and I say I don’t recognize it, and that’s not in a positive way. That’s in a very negative way. And I love Europe and I want to see Europe do good, but it’s not heading in the right direction.”

Mr. Trump said many Western governments had turned their back on, “everything that makes nations rich and powerful and strong.”

“Quite frankly, many parts of our world are being destroyed before our very eyes, and the leaders don’t even understand what’s happening, and the ones that do understand aren’t doing anything about it.”

On Crytpo:

“I’m also working to ensure America remains the Crypto Capital of the World… Congress is working very hard on Crypto market structure legislation, which I hope to sign very soon, unlocking new pathways for Americans to reach financial freedom.”

On windmills:

President Trump calld out the “stupid people” who support wind energy in Davos

“China is smart. They make windmills, sell ’em for a fortune, and sell ’em to the STUPID PEOPLE that buy them!”

Trump said, China builds them, sells them but they don’t use them. They don’t use windmill energy.

“Windmills all over Europe, all over the place, and they are LOSERS. One thing I’ve learned: the more windmills a country has, the more money that country LOSES. CHINA makes almost all the windmills, and yet I haven’t been able to find any wind farms in China!”

“The greatest HOAX in history, the Green New Scam. Windmills, destroy your land! Every time that goes around you lose $1,000. You’re supposed to MAKE money with energy, not LOSE money!”

Trump lauds his tariffs and says Venezuela will do “fantastically well”

Trump says his tariffs have enabled U.S. to “radically reduce our ballooning trade deficit”

The president touted his administration’s trade agreements with other countries, including European nations, Japan and South Korea, and said they “raise growth and cause stock markets to boom, not only in the U.S., but in virtually every country that came to make a deal. Because as you’ve learned, when the United States goes up, you follow.”

He said Venezuela has “got problems, but we’re helping them,” claiming that after the U.S. operation to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela will “be making more money than they’ve made in a long time. Venezuela is going to do fantastically well.”

“The attack ended and they said: ‘let’s make a deal,” Mr. Trump said.

Greenland:

Greenland is a vast, almost entirely uninhabited and undeveloped territory. It is sitting undefended in a key strategic location between the U.S., Russia, and China.

This enormous unsecured island is actually part of North America — on the northern frontier of the Western Hemisphere.

It is a core national security interest of the U.S. — and in fact, has been our policy for hundreds of years to prevent outside threats from entering our hemisphere.

Donald J. Trump said that no country—and no alliance of countries—has the capacity to defend Greenland except the United States, arguing that the island’s security is inseparable from America’s own.

Speaking to a crowd, Trump opened with a light moment—joking about whether he should address Greenland—before turning serious. He said he holds “tremendous respect” for the people of Greenland and Denmark, but stressed that every NATO ally must be capable of defending its territory, something Greenland cannot do on its own.

Trump warned that the world is far more dangerous than it was in the past, citing advanced missile systems, nuclear threats, and emerging weapons “I can’t even talk about,” and argued that Greenland’s vulnerability makes it a strategic liability.

He rejected claims that U.S. interest in Greenland is about rare earth minerals, insisting instead that geography and security are decisive. Greenland, he said, is “an enormous, unsecured island” on the northern frontier of the Western Hemisphere—effectively part of North America—and therefore falls within America’s strategic responsibility.

“This isn’t about resources,” Trump made clear. “It’s about security.”

“This would not be a threat to NATO – this would greatly enhance the security of the entire alliance.”

“You need the ownership to defend it,” the president said. “You can’t defend it on a lease. Number one, legally it’s not defensible in that way, totally. And psychologically, who the hell wants to defend a license agreement or a lease?”

“All we want from Denmark for national and international security and to keep our very energetic and dangerous potential enemies at bay is this land on which we’re going to build the greatest golden dome ever built,” he said, referring to his plans for a missile defense system.

He then lashed out at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying the U.S. would use ownership of Greenland to defend the neighboring country.

“Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way. They should be grateful, but they’re not. I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn’t so grateful.”

Trump to Carney: “Canada lives because of us. Mark, remember that before you make those speeches.”

NATO:

President Trump says the US gives “so much” to NATO and gets “so little” in return.

Trump has said the US annexation of Greenland would “greatly enhance the security” of NATO.

He said the US was “treated very unfairly by NATO”.

“We give so much and we get so little in return,” he said.

Trump says NATO has never given America anything and now he’s calling in the debt.

“The problem with NATO is that we’ll be there for them, 100%, but I’m not sure they’ll be there for us,” Mr. Trump said. “They’re not there for us on Iceland [Greenland],” the president said, “I can tell you, our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland [Greenland].”

Mr. Trump said the U.S. had “never asked for anything else” apart from Greenland.

“You can say yes and we’ll be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember. A strong and secure America means a strong NATO, and that’s one reason why I’m working every day to ensure our military is very powerful, our borders are very strong, and above all our economy is strong, because national security requires economic security and economic prosperity.”

On credit card interest rates:

“The profit margin for credit card companies now exceeds 50%, and they charge Americans interest rates of 28%… So, to help our citizens recover from the Biden disaster… I’m asking Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year.”

AUTHOR

Pamela Geller

Trump and America

January 21, 2026/in America 250, Commentary, Elections, Hot Topics, News, Policy, Politics, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes/by Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D.

One year ago, Donald Trump took the Oath of Office to become the 47th President of the United States. There was an acute mixture of loathing and pure hatred along with hope and relief in that room. There were those present working to neuter Trump so they could collapse America into the global community and eliminate the strength America has represented for nearly 250 years since the Revolution gaining our independence and sovereignty. There were those present whose hearts beat with joy and hope that this man would restore American greatness (not American arrogance); hope that nations who chose could follow and even submit (cooperate) to America’s ideals; hope that Americans from coast-to-coast could once again celebrate the goodness, gifts and blessings this exceptional nation was granted by the Lord at our founding and rising to become the light on a hill other nations could emulate.

The picture above is that of the American eagle, our flag and two powerful military jets. This is a picture of strength and determination; not a wavering merely pretty picture but beautiful in addition to the power and majesty presented. Trump took the podium on his inauguration to state clearly to friend and foe alike, America is back! America’s strength, resolve, perseverance, depth of endurance is back! The establishment and globalists in that audience and across the world watching were angry beyond description. Their efforts to destroy this man and prevent his inauguration were temporarily sidelined, and they were seething behind smiles and public gestures of politeness. The past year has proven my point. The less than formal civil war to which we are engaged in is the planned ruination of America and minimizing President’s Trump’s influence, and there is more to come, even more brazenly and harmfully.

Let me be candid. Donald Trump does not walk on water; he is not perfect nor is he without presenting frustrations. But I strongly believe, like the men who sat in Independence Hall who debated, and formed our exceptional nation, they would not consider themselves heroes, but men placed in extraordinary circumstances that required extraordinary cooperation with what God was calling them to accomplish. Today in America, we need an army of such men and women willing to submit (cooperate) with the founding principles, not the present-day diluting and erasing taking place. We need people who will stand for truth as servant leaders with great courage and conviction to defend the documents and ideals that made this nation exceptional, unlike any other across the globe. We need ordinary heroes who are willing to pay the price to bring this nation back to our foundational principles.

One year ago today a businessman, not a life-long politician, was sworn into public office with the promise he would return American sovereignty, American stability financially and culturally. He swore to uphold the very Constitution our Forefathers fought for and gave so much for including their lives, their fortunes and their families. He asked if we would come along? Would we stand firm and resolute to allow the eagle to fly high representing strength and fierce determination? Would we fly our American Flag representing the union of states; the red stripes symbolizing valor, white stripes purity, the blue background representing vigilance, perseverance and justice? Would we pause and give thanks for the magnificent jets and military our nation produces giving assurance that we shall stand against evil no matter where, no matter whom, no matter when?

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4 Ways Trump Has Dismantled the ‘Deep State’ Since Inauguration

January 21, 2026/in Elections, Featured, Hot Topics, News, Policy, Politics, Regulation, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes/by The Daily Signal

On the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term inauguration, here are four ways he has dismantled the deep state in Washington.

1. Reinstating ‘Schedule F’

On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order to reinstate Schedule F, which makes it easier for the president to fire bureaucrats.

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This reclassified about 50,000 career civil servants in “policy-influencing” roles as at-will employees.

The executive order said that accountability was lacking in the federal bureaucracy.

“In recent years, however, there have been numerous and well-documented cases of career Federal employees resisting and undermining the policies and directives of their executive leadership,” the order said.

“Principles of good administration, therefore, necessitate action to restore accountability to the career civil service, beginning with positions of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character.”

2. DOGE

The Department of Government Efficiency reportedly reduced federal employment by about 271,000 jobs.

DOGE also provided a list of 9,474 contracts and vehicles that have been terminated by the department.

In the spirit of DOGE, the Trump administration cut off the funding streams for immigration groups that moved illegal aliens across the country. The Environmental Protection Agency clawed back extravagant grants to climate alarmist groups. The State Department shuttered the U.S. Agency for International Development. Congress finally cut off funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.

3. Shutdown Cuts

During the recent government shutdown, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought cut $8 billion of blue-state energy projects.

“Nearly $8 billion in Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left’s climate agenda is being cancelled,” Vought said.

In addition, the Department of Transportation sent letters to the Chicago Transit Authority informing it that two projects receiving a total of $2.1 billion in federal funding were under administrative review, for race and sex-based contracting practices that potentially violated the Constitution.

4. Investigating ‘Deep State’ Abuses

In July, a CIA report found that John Brennan, the agency’s director in the Obama administration, overrode internal concerns to claim that Russia interfered in the 2016 election.

The agency’s current director John Ratcliffe ordered the review. It found that evidence used by Brennan to show that Russian President Vladimir Putin was aiding Trump in the 2016 election was rushed, restricted in its access, and disseminated too widely for a highly classified report.

“Central to the judgment that Putin ‘aspired’ to help Trump win was one highly classified CIA report,” the report said. “Brennan had tightly restricted access to this information within CIA; it had been collected in July but not disseminated in CIA serialized reporting until the week of 19 December.”

The review notes that “media leaks” indicated intelligence agencies “had already reached definitive conclusions risked creating an anchoring bias” before “work on the assessment even began.”

AUTHOR

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell is the White House Correspondent for “The Daily Signal.” Send her an email. Elizabeth on X: @TheElizMitchell.

Why the 2026 Midterm Elections is important to Trump’s Presidency

January 12, 2026/in Commentary, Courts & Law, Elections, Hot Topics, Immigration, Marxism, News, Policy, Politics, Queers and pedophiles, Radical Islamic Terrorism, Social Issues, Socialism, Tariffs, Terrorism, Violence, Voter REAL ID, Waste, Fraud and Abuse/by Oladigbo Oluwasogo Olalekan

As the 2026 midterm elections draw closer, the political stakes in Washington have rarely been higher. In a recent meeting with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message: if Republicans lose control of Congress, especially the House of Representatives, impeachment could return to the center of American politics.

That warning was more than political rhetoric. It reflected a broader reality acknowledged by many political scientists a Democratic-controlled House would significantly checkmate the president’s power, slowing or outright blocking much of his agenda through investigations, subpoenas, and legislative resistance.

With President Trump already exercising executive authority aggressively in his second term, the midterms now stand as a referendum not just on Congress, but on Trump’s presidency.

American Citizens are of the opinion that Republicans deserve to retain control of Congress based on Trump’s tangible accomplishments both at home at home and abroad.

At the top of the list is border security where ICE and federal agent are doing a fantastic job to fulfil the campaign promises of President Trump by sending illegal aliens out of the country. The administration points to a sealed border strategy, a crackdown on criminal aliens, and intensified efforts to stop drug smuggling into the United States as major wins for national security and public safety.

On the economic front, the White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlights stable unemployment and inflation, along with lower gas prices, as signs of economic resilience. Workers have also benefited, supporters say, from lower taxes, while in abroad pressure on NATO allies has resulted in higher defense spending from member countries, reducing the financial burden on American taxpayers.

Law enforcement efforts have also taken center stage, crime suppression initiatives in Washington, D.C., and rising military recruitment numbers as evidence of restored confidence in national institutions.

Internationally, Foreign policy assertiveness, including a Gaza ceasefire with the help of Isreal and return of the all the hostages dead and living. Also covert l military operation in Caracas, Venezuela, which led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and his wife which they are currently facing trial in New York.

These actions signal American strength and deterrence on the world stage.

Unresolved Issues That Could Shape Voter Anger

Yet, despite these achievements, several unresolved issues remain front and center for voters and they may ultimately determine the outcome of the midterms.
Tariffs and trade policy continue to divide Americans, particularly businesses and consumers concerned about rising costs.

The Russia Ukraine war remains unresolved, fueling debate over U.S. involvement and long-term global stability.

Economic anxiety persists as well. National debt, trade competition with China, and rising prices for beef and groceries are straining household budgets. Many families are also grappling with high insurance rates, which continue to climb despite broader economic stabilization.

Public safety remains another concern. Chicago’s murder rate and violent crime in major cities have become recurring political flashpoints, raising questions about policing, prosecution, and federal versus local responsibility.

A Defining Moment for American Politics

As Election Day approaches, voters will be asked to weigh progress against problems, accomplishments against unresolved challenges. For Republicans, the mission is clear: hold Congress to protect the president’s agenda and prevent a return to impeachment politics. For Democrats, the goal is equally straightforward: win the House and Senate to reassert congressional oversight and limit executive power.

The 2026 midterms will not simply determine who controls Capitol Hill. They will decide whether President Trump governs with momentum or faces a hostile Congress determined to rein him in. In that sense, this election is not just about party politics — it is about the balance of power and the future direction of the United States.

TRADE SHOCK: Trump Slashes U.S. Deficit in Half — Lowest in 15 Years

January 9, 2026/in Budget and Finance, Economy, Elections, Hot Topics, News, Policy, Politics, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes/by The Geller Report

While Democrats and their media lapdogs wail about “affordability” and chant that the sky is falling, the numbers keep humiliating the experts.

Under President Trump, the U.S. trade deficit has been cut in half—plunging to roughly $29.4 billion, the lowest level in nearly two decades. Even CNBC sounded stunned, admitting on air that the deficit collapsed from $136 billion in March to under $30 billion—territory so rare they “don’t have enough records to go back that far.” This isn’t spin. It’s math. And it’s yet another case where the so-called experts were dead wrong.

Trump—and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—were right. The results are undeniable.

Reuters: The U.S. trade deficit just collapsed to $29.4B (October 2025)—the lowest since 2009—as imports fell and exports hit a record.

Inflation has also cooled from where the panic-peddlers insisted it would stay: the CPI is up 2.7% year-over-year (through November 2025) and core inflation is 2.6%.

Bureau of Labor Statistics: And even with nonstop doomcasting, the labor market isn’t “crashing” the way they promised—unemployment is still in the mid-4s, not spiraling. (Reuters) In other words: the narrative is collapsing faster than the deficit—and the people who spent years sneering at Trump’s agenda are being forced, again, to confront reality.

🚨 HOLY SMOKES. President Trump just cut the US trade deficit IN HALF, lowest in nearly 2 decades, CNBC is in total shock!

"Buckle up, THIS IS UNREAL. -$29.4 billion, we cut it IN HALF!"

"In March it was $136B. Now, under $30B. We haven't been that small in a long time – I… pic.twitter.com/kwVslzcCKr

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 8, 2026

Boom.

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Pamela Geller

ROOKE: It Only Took A Couple Weeks For Dark Skies To Clear Up For GOP’s Future

January 7, 2026/in America 250, Featured, Government Transparency, Hot Topics, Immigration, Marxism, Narco-Socialism, Narco-Terrorism, News, Policy, Politics, Radical Islamic Terrorism, Social Issues, Socialism, Tariffs, Taxes, Terrorism, Violence, Waste, Fraud and Abuse/by The Daily Caller

The Republican Party has faced ongoing challenges in 2025, including economic pressures, immigration concerns, and criticism over inaction in Washington. Yet, under President Donald Trump’s leadership in early 2026, a renewed sense of optimism is emerging within the GOP.

New year, new party? Not exactly. While core issues like stagnant economy, border security, and bureaucratic gridlock persist, Trump’s decisive actions are creating momentum for progress and demonstrating the impact of strong leadership.

Take Venezuela as a prime example. U.S. forces conducted a successful operation, capturing former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and bringing them to the United States to face longstanding drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. This bold move removed a hostile regime, enhancing American national security by disrupting alliances with adversaries like Iran, Russia, and China, as well as narco-trafficking networks.

Economically, Trump’s move will deliver immediate gains. Venezuelan officials have agreed to supply the U.S. with 30 to 50 million barrels of oil at market prices, stabilizing energy markets, reducing dependence on unreliable sources, and helping lower gas prices for Americans. The intervention showcases a president who is decisively committed to protecting U.S. interests.

Building on this momentum, Trump’s tariff policies are positioned to yield tangible benefits in 2026 as companies ramp up reshoring efforts to navigate the trade environment. While they appeared to be a drain on the American economy in 2025, these tariffs encourage domestic production, reversing years of offshoring that cost American jobs. Apple expanded U.S. facilities for products like iPads and Watches. Nvidia initiated major investments in chip manufacturing in Arizona and Texas. Intel and TSMC accelerated semiconductor plants in Ohio and Arizona. General Electric increased its domestic operations. Whirlpool announced expansions for domestic appliance production.

GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina.

The investment is expected to… pic.twitter.com/LSuMiVXPdb

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 13, 2025

These initiatives are driving a revival in American industry, generating higher-wage jobs, more resilient supply chains, and greater energy independence. As facilities become operational in 2026, communities in manufacturing centers will see real economic gains, reinforcing support for the GOP’s America First approach.

Further bolstering this trajectory is Trump’s firm response to fraud scandals, especially those involving Somali-operated programs in Minnesota, where billions in taxpayer funds were allegedly diverted in childcare and welfare schemes. The administration has deployed approximately 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis, frozen suspicious funding, and launched comprehensive investigations to uphold accountability. The focus on enforcing the law protects public resources for American citizens.

For Republicans, the Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota serves as a powerful unifying issue, galvanizing the party around a shared agenda to overhaul immigration policies, reform entitlement programs, and strengthen oversight mechanisms — all while reinforcing core commitments to fiscal responsibility and border security. The allegations involve billions in misused federal funds through childcare and welfare schemes, with the Justice Department charging 98 individuals, most of Somali origin, in what has been described as one of the largest fraud operations in U.S. history.

Win #10 – Minnesota Somali Fraud

As @nickshirleyy’s excellent reporting has revealed, Tim Walz’s Minnesota is rife with fraud.

To date, the DOJ has charged 98 total defendants—85 of Somali descent—in Medicaid fraud and related case programs. 64 defendants have been convicted so…

— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) January 1, 2026

It allows the perfect opportunity for GOP leaders to highlight how Democrats promoted lax immigration enforcement and inadequate vetting that have enabled such abuses. Republicans should propose reforms like blocking immigrants from accessing benefits, mandatory audits for high-risk programs, and stricter penalties for those who exploit our systems.

By framing the scandal as a symptom of broader systemic failures under prior administrations, Republicans can rally their base, attract independents frustrated with waste, and build momentum for comprehensive reforms that protect American resources and sovereignty.

Republicans’ main goal for the rest of 2026 is not to waste this opportunity. Maximize domestic efforts to revitalize the economy and address fraud, waste, and abuse of American taxpayer dollars. Use the wins to highlight the successes in messaging and campaigns, pursue legislation to solidify them, and engage grassroots supporters. Trump has once again set the stage for them to win. All the GOP has to do is not screw it up.

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Mary Rooke

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— This Newsletter’s Articles, by Topic —

This Issue’s Best of the Best:

*** Trump Press Conference regarding the Venezuela matter

—> How a socialist cell in the US mobilized pro-Maduro foot soldiers within 12 hours

*** Turley: Maduro operation was legal, but Trump makes it complicated

*** Stephen Moore: Economists Got 2025 All Wrong

*** The diversity overcorrection in the workplace

*** The Coup, the Calamity, and the Conspiracy

*** The Best AI to Date…

*** Study: Increased AI use linked to eroding critical thinking skills

*** Study: It’s Too Easy to Make AI Chatbots Lie About Health Information

*** Thinking That Transforms: How Schools Build Critical Thinking Skills

*** New Minn Dept of Ed guidelines require students in K-12 learn “ethnic studies.”

*** AI in college should aid, not replace, academic skills

*** It’s Time to Mandate Merit

*** The Corruption of the Sciences is Devastating Our Disciplines

*** Deadly ‘superbug’ is spreading across US as drug resistance grows

—> AlterAI Agrees that Ivermectin could be an Effective Treatment

*** The Myth of Clean Water: Passing Tests, Failing Physiology

*** “Legally Clean” Water: How Modern Water Treatment Actually Works

*** Alzheimer’s could be reversed by restoring brain balance, study suggests

*** The Hidden Mortgage Killer: How Healthcare Costs are Eating the American Dream

*** Two Retractions Raise the Question: Is Climate Science Really Settled?

*** NGOs Pursuing Relevance – 3

*** ‘Outrageously wrong’: ‘Nature’ retracts previous climate study

*** When green energy threatens what it is meant to save

*** The Unreported Story of Grid Scale Battery Fires

*** The Battery Storage Delusion: Utility-Scale Batteries Are No Silver Bullet

*** EV school buses criticized by parents over breakdowns, lack of heat

Secondary Education Related:

*** Thinking That Transforms: How Schools Build Critical Thinking Skills

*** John Droz: “Teaching critical thinking in K-12” | Tom Nelson Podcast #360

*** New Minnesota Dept of Education guidelines require students in K-12 learn “ethnic studies.”

New York’s Education Shows Improvement, but Questions Remain

Can a Revolutionary School Lunch Program Change the Way Children Eat Across America?

NYC teachers discover teens can’t read clocks after school cellphone ban

The Hottest High Schools in Massachusetts Are Trade Schools

Florida Leads the Way

Waste of the Day: NY Superintendent Resigns, Nets Over $900K

Higher Education Related:

*** AI in college should aid, not replace, academic skills

*** It’s Time to Mandate Merit

Missouri is reforming higher education in both splashy and substantive ways

Leaked University of Illinois lecture material blames Trump for ‘White supremacy,’ embraces far-left activism

Artificial Intelligence:

*** The Best AI to Date…

*** Study: Increased AI use linked to eroding critical thinking skills

*** Study: It’s Too Easy to Make AI Chatbots Lie About Health Information

Alpha Schools Ban ChatGPT in Academics. Here’s Why.

Beware: When You Get Your News From AI, It Alters Your Views

Wind Energy — Offshore:

Trump halts all significant offshore wind projects

Dominion sues over offshore stoppage

Wind Energy — Other:

*** When green energy threatens what it is meant to save

*** The Unreported Story of Grid Scale Battery Fires

*** The Battery Storage Delusion: Utility-Scale Batteries Are No Silver Bullet

The world’s first wind power/pumped storage pilot project is a dismal failure

Nuclear Energy:

SMRs Explained: Real-World Economics, Fuel Bottlenecks, and the Race to Scale

Time to Build Reactors Fueled By Nuclear Waste

Fossil Fuel Energy:

Climate Faithful Admit Need for Fossil Fuels

Trump Puts Coal In National Energy Stocking

Electric Vehicles (EVs):

*** EV school buses criticized by parents over breakdowns, lack of heat

Manmade Global Warming — Some Deceptions:

*** Two Retractions Raise the Question: Is Climate Science Really Settled?

*** NGOs Pursuing Relevance – 3

*** ‘Outrageously wrong’: ‘Nature’ retracts previous climate study

Kennedy et al. v. ExxonMobil Corporation et al.

Casquejo et al. v Shell PLC Part 1 – Potential problems in the [M.I.A.] lawsuit document

US Election:

More cases of illegal voting are coming to light as GOP scrubs voter rolls

US Federal Agencies:

Charted: The sharp decline in federal employment

DOGE Lives And It Is Still Remaking The Government

Venezuela:

*** Trump Press Conference regarding the Venezuela matter

—> How a socialist cell in the US mobilized pro-Maduro foot soldiers within 12 hours

*** Turley: Maduro operation was legal, but Trump makes it complicated

847 Tons of Venezuela Silver evacuated before the invasion

Trump:

*** Stephen Moore: Economists Got 2025 All Wrong

Foreigners Scheme To Keep Their H-1Bs As Trump Admin Throttles Cheap Labor Pipeline

4 Things to Expect From the Trump Administration in 2026

Misc US Politics:

Minneapolis Welfare Fraud, Immigration, and the West: Scott Jennings Explains

Societally US:

*** The diversity overcorrection in the workplace

Stupidity: A Dummies Guide

Globalism:

*** The Coup, the Calamity, and the Conspiracy

Science:

*** The Corruption of the Sciences is Devastating Our Disciplines

Transparency Crisis: A Black Box of Overhead Spending & Academia’s Mission Creep from Rigorous Science

The Trump Administration’s Fight To Fund Scientists

Health:

*** Deadly ‘superbug’ is spreading across US as drug resistance grows

—> AlterAI Agrees that Ivermectin could be an Effective Treatment

*** The Myth of Clean Water: Passing Tests, Failing Physiology

*** “Legally Clean” Water: How Modern Water Treatment Actually Works

*** Alzheimer’s could be reversed by restoring brain balance, study suggests

*** The Hidden Mortgage Killer: How Healthcare Costs are Eating the American Dream

Are Vaccines Killing Our Children?

MAHA Isn’t Political – Nor Should It Be

Israel/Ukraine:

Pray for the safety of the Israeli people

Latest Developments in Israel

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Inflation FALLS to 2.7%, Lower Than Expectations

December 19, 2025/in Budget and Finance, Economy, Elections, Hot Topics, Labor & Unions, News, Policy, Politics, Science, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes, Technology/by The Geller Report

The Consumer Price Index climbed 2.7% from a year earlier in November, down from 3.0% in September and under economist predictions of 3.1%. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, hit 2.6%—its lowest since March 2021—while shelter costs eased to 3.0% and food rose 2.6%. Released after an October government shutdown delayed data collection, the report cheered markets, lifted stock futures and Bitcoin above $89,000, and fueled hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 to help borrowers.

“Unexpectedly.” Not for those of us who voted for Trump.

Remember all that left-wing panicmongering over Trump tariffs? And now crying about “affordability” but were silent when inflation shot to 9% under Biden. The left HATES you.

US inflation cools to 2.7% in November in first report after government shutdown

By Taylor Herzlich, NY Post, Dec. 18, 2025:

US inflation unexpectedly cooled in November — slowing its pace in the first report since September after a government shutdown disrupted data gathering.

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months, down from 3% in September and below expectations of a 3.1% rise, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.

People shopping during the holiday season at Hudson Yards shopping mall in New York City.

November’s inflation report did not include monthly figures, since the BLS canceled the October inflation report last month as a record-breaking government shutdown prevented the collection of data.

Last week, the Fed slashed interest rates for a third time this year on price pressures – even as it contends with a weakening labor market.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned last week that upcoming economic data “may be distorted” by the shutdown and should be viewed with a “somewhat skeptical eye.”

This is a developing story.

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Susie Wiles: Trump will campaign for 2026 midterms ‘like it’s 2024 again’

December 9, 2025/in Assassination attempt, Courts & Law, Elections, Featured, Hot Topics, News, Policy, Politics, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes/by NEWSRAEL Telling the Israeli Story

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles revealed that President Donald Trump will get out and “campaign like it’s 2024 again” for the 2026 midterm elections.

BREITBART — During an interview on The Mom View, Wiles spoke about the 2026 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the FIFA World Cup. Wiles also referenced how, instead of focusing on localizing the midterm elections, the Trump administration would turn that approach “on its head.”

“This is such a great time for him to be in office,” Wiles said. “He’s such a patriot. He loves it so much. He’s going to have a fun next year, but, we’re going to put him on the campaign trail, too. Typically — just a little bit of campaign speak, if I may.”

Wiles went on to explain that “in the midterms, it’s not about who’s sitting at the White House,” but about localizing the election and keeping “the federal officials out of it.”

WATCH: Susie Wiles: Trump’s “Most Powerful Woman in the World” Opens Up

Trump’s Second-Term Revolution Restoring American Greatness

December 6, 2025/in America 250, Budget and Finance, Courts & Law, Elections, Government Transparency, Healthcare, Hot Topics, Immigration, Labor & Unions, Must Read, News, Policy, Politics, Social Issues, Tariffs, Taxes/by Amil Imani

Nearly a year into his triumphant second term, Trump stands as a colossus, methodically dismantling the shadowy Deep State that has long strangled the will of the people. What began as a bold mandate from 75 million patriots in 2024 has evolved into a masterclass in executive resolve, yielding historic economic surges, ironclad border security, and a foreign policy that puts America first. Far from being bogged down by bureaucratic sabotage, Trump’s administration has turned resistance into rocket fuel, accelerating reforms that are already delivering unprecedented prosperity and security to everyday Americans.

The Deep State’s arsenal — leaks, delays, and outright insubordination — has been exposed and neutralized with surgical precision. Drawing lessons from his first term, where rogue bureaucrats in the FBI and DOJ orchestrated the Russia hoax and impeachments, Trump launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Day One, enlisting tech visionary Elon Musk to spearhead a blitzkrieg against waste. This innovative task force has slashed federal spending by billions, overseeing mass layoffs of obstructive civil servants and streamlining agencies bloated by decades of leftist overreach. Schedule F reforms, revived and expanded, have reclassified thousands of policy-influencing roles as at-will positions, empowering loyal patriots to replace the faceless apparatchiks who once weaponized government against conservatives. Critics wail about “politicization,” but this is justice — restoring accountability to a bureaucracy that betrayed the electorate by slow-walking Trump’s agenda and shielding illegal activities, from Crossfire Hurricane to the Hunter Biden laptop suppression.

The results are nothing short of miraculous. Despite the Deep State’s desperate rearguard actions — fomenting leaks and legal challenges — Trump’s economy is roaring back to pre-Biden glory. Since January 2025, the U.S. has added 671,000 net jobs, with native-born workers capturing every single gain while foreign-born employment plummeted by 543,000 — a direct win for American families sidelined by open-border policies. Core inflation hovers at a stable 2.1%, the lowest since Trump’s first term, defying the doomsayers who predicted tariff-induced chaos. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have shattered records multiple times, fueled by $7.6 trillion in pledged investments from companies and foreign governments eager to partner with a pro-growth America. Treasury coffers overflow with $90 billion in tariff revenues, posting the first June surplus since 2005 and funding infrastructure without a dime in new taxes. These aren’t accidents; they’re the fruits of Trump’s reciprocal trade war, slapping 10–50% duties on unfair partners like China and India, forcing fair deals that protect steelworkers in Pennsylvania and farmers in Iowa.

On the border, where Biden’s laxity unleashed chaos, Trump has forged an impenetrable fortress. The Laken Riley Act, signed into law in March 2025, mandates detention for criminal illegal aliens, commemorating the Georgia nursing student’s tragic murder by an MS-13 savage. ICE raids have deported over 250,000 offenders, invoking the Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan gangs like Tren de Aragua — a bold stroke blocked temporarily by activist judges but upheld in spirit by the Supreme Court. Nationwide, sanctuary cities like New York face federal ultimatums: End the shielding of 7,000-plus criminal illegals or lose funding. Birthright citizenship for anchor babies is under assault via executive order, and the border wall expands daily, slashing crossings by 90% in key sectors. Deep State holdouts in DHS tried to sabotage these efforts, but Trump’s loyalists — vetted warriors like Tom Homan and Stephen Miller — have rooted them out, ensuring that the wall isn’t just built, but effective.

Foreign policy, too, gleams with victories. Trump secured a landmark NATO deal, compelling allies to hike defense spending to 5% of GDP — a feat diplomats deemed impossible. In the Middle East, his 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan, unveiled with Prime Minister Netanyahu, delivered a ceasefire, hostage releases, and Hamas’s dismantling by October 2025, stabilizing the region without a single American boot on the ground. Strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, backed by Israel, neutered Tehran’s ambitions, while trade pacts with Pakistan unlocked energy independence abroad. Even in Ukraine, Trump’s tough negotiations — favoring no more blank checks — paved the way for mineral deals funding reconstruction, proving that diplomacy through strength works. The Deep State’s globalist puppets, from USAID saboteurs hiding Syria ops to WHO enablers, have been defunded and defanged, with $7.6 billion in green energy pork axed to prioritize real security.

Health and education reforms cut through the woke rot with equal vigor. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., bans DIE indoctrination in federal agencies and revives the Mexico City Policy, defunding overseas abortions while safeguarding taxpayer dollars for essential programs. The 2025 Marketplace Rule ensures that Obamacare subsidies go only to qualifiers, stabilizing premiums and exposing fraud. In schools, Executive Order 14191 expands educational freedom, empowering parents against union bosses and curriculum censors. Bureaucrats who resisted — firing inspectors general who probed too deeply — were swiftly shown the door, their “trauma” a small price for liberating American kids from radical agendas.

Of course, the swamp fights dirty. Impeachment whispers from Al Green and Democrat resolutions citing phantom “crimes” are desperate flails from a party eyeing 2026 wipeouts. Leaks from FEMA holdouts and DOJ foot-draggers aim to manufacture failures, but Trump’s 143 executive orders in the first 100 days — more than any president — have steamrolled them. Pardons for 1,500 January 6 heroes restored justice, while revoking 111 Biden edicts erased the woke stain. As Russell Vought, OMB director and Project 2025 architect, declares, this is no mercy mission: “We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected,” ensuring loyalty to the Constitution over cabal.

Trump’s second act isn’t just governance; it’s a reckoning. From job booms to border walls, from NATO wins to Middle East peace, he’s proving that the Deep State is no match for a leader who fights for forgotten Americans. As 2026 looms, the midterms beckon as a referendum on renewal. The people who sent him back to the Oval know: Trump is dynamiting the swamp, rebuilding on solid ground.

America is winning again, and under President Trump, that victory is just beginning.