"Donald Trump's worst impulses"

Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction0:56

• Andrew Weissmanopinion

  The Supreme Court's stay creates a de facto win for Trump by allowing construction to proceed, risking a fait accompli before the court can rule.

• Lisa Rubinassertion

  The administrative stay is a short-term measure by Roberts as circuit justice, but its practical impact allows Trump to continue construction unabated.

Trump administration's shifting national security justification11:58

• Andrew Weissmanopinion

  The administration's national security claim is a newly invented argument that contradicts earlier filings, and publicly disclosing facility details is either grossly incompetent or false.

• Lisa Rubinassertion

  The administration improperly submitted new declarations and facts at the Supreme Court level, including a claim from the Secretary of State that the current infrastructure compromises security.

Natalie Harp's letters and proximity to Trump22:18

• Vaughn Hilliardopinion

  Harp's extreme loyalty and inability to deliver bad news make her a concerning advisor who may not provide accurate information to the president.

• Aja Gappaopinion

  Harp's obsessive behavior and lack of security clearance create personal security risks for Trump and a national security nightmare regarding foreign communications.

• Rep. Garciaassertion

  Harp's full access to the president without proper clearance is unusual and leads to major national security concerns that Congress will investigate.

National Park Service funding diverted to DC projects30:27

• Michael Shearassertion

  Over $100 million has been directed to the Washington region for various projects, while parks nationwide struggle to get funding for essential maintenance due to staffing cutbacks.

• Angela Corazonopinion

  The funding shift is not just about vanity but represents a systematic effort to federalize power in D.C. while defunding parks elsewhere, with lasting structural consequences.

Walmart sales slowdown reflects economic strain36:53

• Ramon Sanaassertion

  High gas prices are forcing households to make difficult choices between fuel and groceries, while credit card and loan delinquencies are at record levels, indicating widespread financial stress.

• Angela Corazonopinion

  Walmart's slowdown is a canary in the coal mine, showing that economic harm from Trump's policies is affecting all income levels, not just the poor.

DHS retracts non-citizen voter fraud claims42:33

The Department of Homeland Security admitted it has not verified its claim that over 15,000 non-citizens are illegally registered to vote in Nevada, identifying only 185 potential cases after manual review. This retraction follows earlier threats by DHS officials to prosecute election officials over the unverified numbers.