Author: Bob Weeks
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Article Summaries for December 2025
Article Summaries for December 2025
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Article Summaries for January 2026
Article Summaries for January 2026
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Donald J. Trump: “My Tariffs Have Brought America Back”
President Donald Trump argues that his sweeping tariffs have produced extraordinary economic growth, low inflation, booming investment, and enhanced national security, proving critics wrong.
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Trump Cabinet Meeting January 2026: Drug Price Cuts, Venezuela Reopening, LA Wildfire Federal Intervention Announced
President Trump’s January 29, 2026 Cabinet meeting revealed major policy developments: Most Favored Nation drug pricing agreements with 16 pharmaceutical companies will reduce prescription costs 75-90%, commercial airspace over Venezuela reopens following military operations, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will oversee LA wildfire permitting after a year of state delays. Trump also announced plans to…
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Trump Returns to Iowa to Tout Economic Achievements and Rally Support for 2026 Midterms
President Trump returned to Iowa on January 27, 2026, celebrating first-year economic achievements including $18 trillion in new investments, year-round E-15 ethanol approval, historic prescription drug price reductions, and major agricultural trade victories—while launching his 2026 midterm campaign with warnings that Republican losses could reverse tax cuts and economic progress.
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White House Press Briefing: Leavitt Defends Immigration Enforcement After Minneapolis Shooting, Demands Minnesota Cooperation
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on January 26, 2026 announced that President Trump spoke directly with Governor Tim Walz demanding Minnesota implement three specific measures to cooperate with ICE operations following a shooting that killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Leavitt blamed Democratic leaders for “deliberate and hostile resistance” that created dangerous conditions for…
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U.S. Income Rises, Spending Outpaces Saving in Late 2025, BEA Reports
New BEA data show U.S. personal income rose in October and November 2025, but consumer spending increased more rapidly. Inflation stayed moderate while the personal saving rate fell, signaling continued consumer-driven growth with rising financial pressure on households.
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Wichita City Council Elects Glasscock Vice Mayor Amid Sales Tax Controversy – January 13, 2026
Dalton Glasscock elected Wichita Vice Mayor for 2026 as Council debates delaying March 3 sales tax vote. Mayor Wu’s motion to hold special meeting fails 3-4. Full coverage of park funding, transit issues, and emergency communications.
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Wichita Council Votes 5-2 to Keep March Sales Tax Election
On January 14, 2026, the Wichita City Council voted 5-2 to proceed with a March 3 sales tax election despite new information about increased costs and polling disruptions. The special meeting, called by Mayor Lily Wu, featured passionate testimony from 22 speakers about the proposed $850 million, 7-year sales tax. Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater revealed…
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Trump Jan 2026 Briefing: Operation Midnight Hammer, Gulf of America & Border Claims
On Jan 20, 2026, President Trump marked his administration’s first anniversary. He touted “Operation Midnight Hammer” against Iran , claimed a 77% drop in the trade deficit , and declared the border “secure” with zero illegal entries.
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Trump vs. GOP: Inside the Senate Revolt & The ‘Greenland Plot’ Failure
A new political rift exposes the fragility of Trump’s control over the GOP. As Senators resist the “Greenland plot,” the cost of silence finally outweighs the cost of resistance. Learn how Bill Cassidy’s experience and Senate pushback signal a critical turning point for party loyalty.
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Trump Celebrates Boulevard Naming at Mar-a-Lago, Touts Economic Gains and Venezuela Operation
President Trump attended a January 16, 2026 ceremony at Mar-a-Lago celebrating the renaming of a major Palm Beach boulevard in his honor. Trump used the occasion to announce dramatic claims about his first-year achievements, including $18 trillion in investments.