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Does the composite, at least that was described in this piece, resemble the administration that you once worked for. Oh, no. You know, there were real guardrails.There was a real chief of staff. You know, Susie Wiles, you know, I think in these interviews struggled to try to establish some dignity for herself, some distance from the from the narcissistic, you know, vengeful exercise that, you know, Trump has undertaken. And the people who who support that.And Elon Musk's, you know, chaotic destruction of US ...

The US military says it struck another three suspected drug boats seen here, killing eight people it claims were alleged naroterrorists. Strikes ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegsth. That brings the total number killed by recent US strikes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean to at least 95.And as questions mount over these boat strikes today, Hegsth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed all members of the Senate and House on the Trump administration's escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela ...

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And it's good to have you here, Bradley. So, as you hear all of these different data points, what are you sitting here thinking about as it relates to whether this is good, prudent US policy to now move forward, including with this supposed export tax. >> Yeah, three things come to mind for me.The first is I don't understand why we're sending chips to China when there are US allies like the UAE, like Japan, like South Korea that want these chips, need these chips, and are not our great rival. They are not t ...

Top lawmakers set to be briefed today by administration officials this afternoon as the fallout over those now infamous September boat strikes continues in Washington as President Trump again refuses to rule out in a new interview that his anti-drug operations may be expanding. >> So how far would you go to to take Maduro out of office. >> I don't want to say that.But uh >> but you want to see him out. >> His days are numbered. Can you rule out an American ground invasion.>> I don't want to rule in or out. ...

We are now 329 days away from the midterms. Usually, we hear from President Donald Trump speak at the White House a few times a week. He's announcing something.He's talking about whatever is on his mind and going back and forth with reporters. That's normal. But today, today's White House event was very revealing on several different subjects, starting with a controversial second strike on a boat in the Caribbean.Watch this. >> Mr. . President, you said you would have no problem with releasing the full vide ...

Hey, good morning. It is Saturday, December the 6th. In selecting people to staff his second administration at the highest levels, Donald Trump prioritized feelalty and showmanship over experience and skill.It's a decision that's not aging well. Since returning to office 10 months ago, several top administration officials handpicked by Trump have caused the White House a lot of headaches and a lot of embarrassment. They've been the source of one scandal after another, ranging from petty problems to the down ...

Operation Oversight & Legality - Questions arise regarding who ordered the strike and the operational chain of command, specifically if Admiral Bradley was in charge [1] - Concerns exist about the rules of engagement, with allegations that Secretary Haggth's instructions were to "kill them all" [2] - The legality of the ongoing operation is questioned, even the initial strike on a boat carrying cocaine not immediately destined for the US [4] - The strike conducted on September 2nd is defended as self-defense to protect Americans and vital US interests, conducted in international waters and in accordance with the law of armed conflict [11][12] - The strike is argued against as self-defense, stating that if it's not self-defense, it's illegal, regardless of location [13] Mission & Objectives - The true mission is questioned, with concerns that it's more about regime change in Venezuela than addressing the drug problem in the US [7] - Secretary Hegsth's "cavalier cowboy attitude" towards the operation is criticized, especially considering the potential loss of life [8] - Secretary Hegsth stated they are reestablishing deterrence and credibility, noting it's becoming hard to find boats to strike, which was met with laughter [5][6] - The administration's urgency seems to be stopping an invasion of Venezuela in an attempt at regime change [22] Transparency & Congressional Oversight - Congress is seeking transparency and demanding the administration follow the law by providing information about the operation [18][19] - The administration has not yet provided Congress with the exorder (executive order) for the attacks in the Caribbean and the Pacific, which was issued at the end of July [19] - The White House is perceived as uncooperative and believing that the law doesn't apply to them [17][20]

In the wake of the tragic shooting against two National Guard members in DC, President Trump is taking next steps in his immigration crackdown. A day after the shooting, Trump posted on True Social he will permanently pause migration from what he calls all third world countries. Hours later, the US announced it was pausing all asylum decisions and issuing visas to people from Afghanistan.The State Department also announced it was halting visas for Afghans, including those who had allied with the US and help ...