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“Guns-a-blazing”: Trump readies invasion of Nigeria over claims of attacks on Christians

President Donald Trump has ordered the military to prepare for action in Nigeria, where he claims the government has failed to protect Christians from Islamist extremist groups’ attacks. The order comes after weeks of conservative lawmakers and Christian groups lobbying for…

November 3, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“I think she’s out”: Pelosi’s retirement top of mind for House Democrats

After nearly forty years of electoral service in Congress, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may be on her way out The representative from California and power player in Democratic Party politics is expected to make a statement on her future…

November 3, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Trump returns to “60 Minutes” and CBS News — because of Bari Weiss

It only took $16 million, new ownership and deep staff cuts for CBS News to lure President Donald Trump back to “60 Minutes.” A year after he filed a frivolous lawsuit against CBS News and its parent company, Paramount, over…

November 3, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Zohran Mamdani knows how to win

“After this campaign, I definitely will be a lot more involved in politics going forward and volunteering for other campaigns.” These words, from a 27-year-old supporter of Zohran Mamdani, perfectly distills why the fresh-faced candidate for New York City‘s mayor…

November 3, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

How Donald Trump broke the American mind

President Donald Trump’s decision to demolish the East Wing of the White House to make way for a ballroom is classic Trumpian theater — grandiose destruction packaged as vision. But the stories of the institutions, buildings and legacies that Trump…

November 3, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Trump’s squeeze on Venezuela could backfire

The U.S. military buildup along South America’s northern rim is, Washington insists, aimed at “narco-terrorists.” A growing chorus of analysts aren’t convinced; they suspect what the Trump administration is really after is regime change in Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro, the country’s…

November 3, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Ain’t as glamorous as it sounds”: Che shares history with assistance as SNAP benefits freeze

Michael Che lashed out at mean-spirited celebrations of the end of SNAP benefits on Saturday, calling the end of government assistance for grocery purchases “really f**ked up.” The “Saturday Night Live” star posted a note to Instagram after seeing “a…

November 2, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Vance’s desire for Usha’s conversion sparks religious debate

At a recent public event, Vice President JD Vance addressed his interfaith marriage, admitting he still “honestly … do wish” his wife, Usha Vance, would one day see Christianity as he does. Usha, an agnostic ethnic Hindu from an Indian-immigrant family, attends…

November 2, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Problem solved”: AZ teachers’ bloody, Charlie Kirk-esque Halloween costumes raise eyebrows

A group of math teachers in Tucson, Arizona, came under fire for their Halloween costumes this weekend. The teachers’ bloodied white t-shirts with the phrase “Problem solved” written across the chest set off alarm bells in conservative media circles, where…

November 2, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Make America Radioactive Again? Yes, if Trump has his way

The next time they have the opportunity, one of the right-wing influencers who now dominate the White House press corps should ask President Donald Trump if he happened to watch “House Full of Dynamite,” Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow’s latest…

November 2, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0