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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Jack Hunter) - If Trump Had Been More Like Massie, He Might Be Winning the Midterms

On many issues, the Kentucky congressman stuck with the position that ultimately proved more popular. The post If Trump Had Been More Like Massie, He Might Be Winning the Midterms appeared first on The American Conservative .

Politics If Trump Had Been More Like Massie, He Might Be Winning the Midterms On many issues, the Kentucky congressman stuck with the position that ultimately proved more popular. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images As President Donald Trump’s approval ratings continue to sink to historic lows and his party faces a potential slaughter in the upcoming midterm elections, would Republicans’ prospects be better today if he had acted more like Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY)? Would Trump’s own approval numbers be better? These might sound like strange questions given the current political and seemingly personal chasm between the president and the congressman today, particularly after the former joined with billionaire Zionist donors…Open

What was the outcome of the May GOP Kentucky primary involving Rep. Thomas Massie?
The May GOP Kentucky primary was the most expensive in U.S. history, and the former president joined with billionaire Zionist donors to oust Massie.
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What did a Cato Institute/Morning Consult poll reveal regarding the public perception of tariffs?
The poll found that 75 percent of people say tariffs will be important to their vote in the November midterm elections, and 74 percent say that Trump's tariffs increased the prices of things they buy at the store (including 66% of Republicans and 84% of Democrats).
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How did Trump's net approval rating change in beef-producing states following his announcement of a temporary increase in beef import quotas?
Trump's net approval rating declined between August 21 and September 21 in Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
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What did a YouGov poll find regarding public support for the impeachment of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth?
An Economist/YouGov poll found that 51 percent of respondents supported the impeachment of Pete Hegseth for his handling of Iran.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Andrew Day) - Yes, the Iran War Has Destroyed Trump’s Presidency

But the devil is in the details. The post Yes, the Iran War Has Destroyed Trump’s Presidency appeared first on The American Conservative .

Uncategorized Yes, the Iran War Has Destroyed Trump’s Presidency But the devil is in the details. Photo by The White House via X Account/Anadolu via Getty Images No one would claim that the Iran War has been a political godsend for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. But some Israel-First conservatives are willing to say—and lately have been incessantly saying—that the Iran War hasn’t been a political scourge. Those Israel-First conservatives are wrong, even if the devil is, at least partly, hidden in the details. The Iran War has damaged Trump’s approval ratings, consumed his presidency, and darkened the GOP’s prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. A chief proponent of the argument that Trump hasn’t…Open

According to Fox News polling mentioned in the text, what is the most important issue for a plurality of Americans?
A plurality of Americans, representing 34 percent, named the cost of living as their most important issue.
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How does election analyst Ryan Girdusky describe the relationship between Trump's approval rating and the Iran War based on survey data?
Girdusky noted that while Trump's approval rating and the strength of the economy went up right after Liberation Day, they fell slightly afterward and then plummeted at the start of the Iran War.
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What argument does Ben Shapiro use to explain the decline in President Trump’s approval ratings?
Ben Shapiro argues that the decline is not due to foreign policy, but rather because President Trump has not alleviated Americans' affordability concerns.
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How has the Iran War influenced inflation rates in America?
The war is reportedly responsible for more than a third of recent inflation; before the war, inflation was trending toward the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target, but it now sits at 3.4 percent.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Taki) - In the UK, the Charlies Fight While the Commonwealth Schemes for Their Money

While the upper classes bicker, former colonies are preparing a great shakedown. The post In the UK, the Charlies Fight While the Commonwealth Schemes for Their Money appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs In the UK, the Charlies Fight While the Commonwealth Schemes for Their Money While the upper classes bicker, former colonies are preparing a great shakedown. TakiMag Photo by Aaron Chown – Pool/ Getty Images Two megalomaniacal, pompous, and definitely self-entitled Brits have been hogging the headlines lately in snobby old England. They are both named Charlie—one surnamed Windsor, the other Spencer—but it’s much ado about nothing.   Actually, it’s a handbags-at-dawn kind of fight, two old men arguing over who said what 30 years or so ago. The media in Britain are, needless to say, going bananas over the non-event, but then they always do go nuts over non-stories—so long as the rich or the royal…Open

What is the author's perspective on who should be held responsible for slavery?
The author argues that instead of suing Britain, the former colonies should sue the Africans and Arabs who were responsible for enslaving and selling the individuals to Western buyers.
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What are the author's criticisms regarding the motivations of the Caribbean and African nations seeking reparations?
The author suggests that leaders of these nations are eager for funds to attend events like the Red Cross gala in Monaco next summer and claims they are attempting to "extort" money for the benefit of the few leaders on top, utilizing a "cult of the victim" to proceed.
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What legal protection does the United Kingdom have regarding potential lawsuits in the International Court of Justice?
The United Kingdom has secured a clause that exempts them from legal action regarding events that occurred before 1987.
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What legal actions are Caribbean and African nations preparing against the United Kingdom?
Caribbean states and some African nations, such as Ghana, are preparing to sue Britain to secure reparations for slavery. Mia Motley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, is hosting a conference to transition from being advocates in a movement to being advocates in a legal case.
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AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - Senate passes sweeping college sports package

The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act on Monday, voting 77 to 22 in favor of the sweeping overhaul of college athletics . Why it matters: It is a massive piece of legislation, setting national rules on everything from name, image and likeness compensation and the transfer portal to conference realignment and pooled media rights. Between the lines: The bill's path through the Senate has been long and full of hiccups. - Legislators made changes to convince the Big Ten and SEC, secured President Trump's backing, reassured Republicans that it would not supersede state laws on transgender athletes and fended off union language pushed by some Democrats. Zoom in: The bill allows the NCAA to set and enforce standardized…

What legislative actions have occurred in the House regarding college sports bills according to the report?
House GOP leaders attempted to bring the SCORE Act to the floor in May but pulled it due to opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus and a few Republicans; additionally, some House Republicans want to add restrictions on foreign athletes, which could jeopardize the bipartisan coalition found in the Senate.
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How does the Protect College Sports Act change the timeframe for schools moving between Power Four conferences?
The bill reduces the time a school must remain independent before moving from one Power Four conference to another from five years down to three years.
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What revenue cap does the Protect College Sports Act establish regarding schools sharing money with players?
The bill codifies a cap on the revenue schools can share with current players, raising that amount to approximately $50 million per school.
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Under the Protect College Sports Act, what are the specific rules regarding student-athlete eligibility and transfers?
The bill provides student-athletes with five years of eligibility, which begins when they enroll or turn 19 years old, and it permits one free transfer.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Muslim man sentenced in Connecticut on federal terrorism charges, supporting ISIS

In November 2022, he pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. While detained, he also had numerous disciplinary infractions, the DOJ said.

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - NC Police association says Cooper policies ‘handcuff the cops,’ uncuff criminals, in election ad

“Roy Cooper Betrayed Law Enforcement” includes Chet Effler, a 30-year lawman, representing the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police as its president, and David Rose, retired assistant police chief in Winston-Salem.

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration citing diesel fuel crisis, waives restrictions

Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded the move, saying that Abbott’s actions were a “common-sense step towards expanding access to cheaper diesel.

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Georgia Gov. Kemp suspends state gas tax as prices remain above $4 a gallon

It is the second time this year that Kemp has suspended fuel taxes amid rising prices due to the conflict in Iran. The governor extended a month-long gas tax suspension for two weeks in May for the Memorial Day holiday.

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JUSTTHENEWS (Ashe Short) - Preparing for Jack Smith’s testimony requires a roadmap made from history of Arctic Frost scandals

When a federal prosecutor quietly pulls phone data of sitting members of Congress without the investigating agent even knowing whose numbers they were, constitutional protections for the lawmakers may break down. It remains to be seen if Smith's actions helped chip away at those protections.

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