President Donald Trump’s critics say he follows a predictable cycle: sow chaos, issue sweeping threats, and then retreat under pressure. The left has even coined a nickname — TACO, or “Trump Always Chickens Out.” But supporters argue what looks like retreat is often tactical recalibration. Supporters say that Trump is scoring wins and ensuring both […]

Democrats are betting affordability messaging and Trump’s sagging approval numbers can help the party flip at least one chamber of Congress in November despite facing a significant fundraising deficit. The Republican National Committee has vastly out-raised the Democratic National Committee by the end of 2025, according to filings from the Federal Election Commission. The RNC ended […]

The second round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in five days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive this payment on Feb. 18.  The first round went out on Feb. 11 to recipients born on or before […]

The Department of Homeland Security’s broad reach means that everything from disaster relief to airport security could be hampered if funding runs out on Saturday, but it might take weeks before the public feels the impact. The dispute over how to reform the agency, sparked by the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last […]