🧨 Struggling Trump Economy: Trump Hands China A “Huge Win” In Trade War
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China exults in Trump’s tariff pullback, celebrating diplomatic victory in trade negotiations (Wall Street Journal).
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Trump has already ruined Christmas, as tariffs threaten to impact holiday shopping season (Bloomberg).
📋 Trump’s Spending Bill: Tax Cuts For The Rich, Health Care And Food Snatched From Americans Who Need It
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House Republicans plow ahead on hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts despite internal party disagreements (ABC).
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‘Thicket of red tape’ for Medicaid in GOP bill sparks fears of widespread coverage losses (NBC).
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Medicaid cut protesters disrupt GOP megabill markup, resulting in 26 arrests (Politico).
💰 Corruption And Authoritarianism: Trump Is For The Ultra-Rich, Not For You
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Tiny company with China ties announces big purchase of Trump cryptocurrency, raising questions about foreign financial connections (New York Times).
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Republicans raise concerns over Trump’s plane gift as he heads to Qatar for diplomatic meetings (Wall Street Journal).
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Trump says gifted Qatari plane will be temporary Air Force One, fueling ethics debates about foreign gifts (Bloomberg).
🔥 Trump Is Making Us Less Safe
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17 family members of notorious cartel leader enter U.S. in deal with Trump administration, according to Mexican officials (CBS).
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy changed his wife’s flight to avoid Newark Airport, highlighting safety concerns at the facility (Gizmodo).
📊 Public Opinion and Public Backlash
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Democrat ousts incumbent Republican in Omaha mayoral race, marking significant political shift in traditionally conservative area (The Hill).