September 10, 2026

Politics

Trump Threatens Iran as JD Vance Announces “Great Progress” on Ceasefire

Trump Threatens Iran as JD Vance Announces “Great Progress” on Ceasefire

This morning, Vice President JD Vance touched down in Switzerland for the first round of talks with Iran. The stated goal: extending last week’s interim mediated ceasefire and the Memorandum of Understanding signed by President Donald Trump into a more permanent peace in the 110-day US-Israeli war on Iran. But as those talks continued, Trump…

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The Reflecting Pool Mess Is Right Out of Trump’s Destructive Playbook

The Reflecting Pool Mess Is Right Out of Trump’s Destructive Playbook

President Donald Trump is blaming “Vandalism” by “Radical Left Lunatics” for some of the struggles of his beloved Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remodeling project. “Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed,” Trump posted to Truth…

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Trump DOJ Outlines Dubious Path to Force People Into Psychiatric Institutions

Trump DOJ Outlines Dubious Path to Force People Into Psychiatric Institutions

On Thursday, the Department of Justice quietly released a memo pertaining to the landmark 1999 disability civil rights case Olmstead v. L.C., which curtailed states’ power to institutionalize people diagnosed with mental illnesses, and related federal civil rights laws. That precedent, the Trump administration memo argues—in conjunction with federal civil rights and disability rights statutes—increases…

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Republicans Question the US-Iran Deal. But Many Are Only Blaming JD Vance.

Republicans Question the US-Iran Deal. But Many Are Only Blaming JD Vance.

Many Republicans across the right are bashing interim deal between the US-Iran as an unnecessary surrender.  “This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades,” Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana wrote in a Wednesday post on X. “Iran’s nuclear ambitions were not curbed, and they have learned that threatening the Strait of Hormuz works.” “Now,…

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High-speed rail’s homegrown threat

High-speed rail’s homegrown threat

As high-speed rail projects gain momentum, concerns arise over homegrown threats, including budget overruns and regulatory hurdles. Experts warn that inefficiencies in planning could derail ambitious timelines, impacting future connectivity and economic growth.

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Two Major Inflation Markers Lower Than Expected

Two Major Inflation Markers Lower Than Expected

Recent reports indicate that two key inflation markers have fallen below expectations, sparking discussions among economists about the impact on monetary policy. This unexpected dip may influence decisions regarding interest rates and economic strategies moving forward.

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