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The Trump administration is engaged in a full-scale assault on the independence and sovereignty of European countries that dare to try to regulate big tech in a way he doesn’t like. Apparently this is what we are exporting these days. European countries are trying to regulate and impose fines on technology companies that aren’t following their laws. This should be a noncontroversial thing, a no-b…

Businesses and states are grappling with the fallout of the federal government’s quick elimination of the penny. By Kevin Hardy for Stateline As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in a penniless world. Should retailers round up or down? Should they round in favor of the customer? Or in favor of the busi…

A cartoon by Pedro Molina. Related | Trump gives masterclass with Epstein files on how to appear very guilty

Americans are pulling back—and the holidays are paying the price. New polling shows that growing economic anxiety under President Donald Trump is reshaping how people approach gift-giving this season. A series of polls conducted in the last two months of the year suggest that households are spending less, watching prices more closely, and trimming their expectations. And the shift isn’t subtle. C…

A cartoon by Clay Bennett. Related | DHS immigration spending makes it clear: The cruelty is the point

The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, experts told ProPublica. By Corey G. Johnson and Al Shaw for ProPublica Before Todd Blanche could be confirmed as the second-highest official at the Justice Department, he had to satisfy the concerns of e…

A cartoon by Clay Jones. Related | Shocking new Epstein files link Trump to flights on pedophile's 'Lolita Express'

Republicans have control over all three branches of government, but that doesn’t mean that Democrats haven’t been fighting back. Whether in media appearances or committee meetings, Democrats consistently highlighted the insidiousness —and incompetence —of the Trump administration in 2025. And it’s all on video! Watch a Democratic senator tear 'pathetic' Marco Rubio a new one YouTube Video Secreta…

The Trump administration never misses an opportunity to tout its deep commitment to religious freedom. Why, just look at the Religious Liberty Commission that President Donald Trump established in May. Or the White House Faith Office that he launched in February. Or his executive order eradicating anti-Christian bias. So, given that the Trump team has such an excellent track record of protecting …

Enjoy these extra Merry Christmas cartoons—and please feel free to share more of your favorites in the comments. The Trumps' Christmas grifts, by Brian McFadden Originally published on Dec. 7, 2018 Butt-hurt Christmas, by Clay Jones Originally published Dec. 22, 2024 Merry MAGA Christmas, by Pedro Molina Originally published Dec. 26, 2024 Christmas wishes, by Tom Tomorrow Originally published Dec…

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