Ed Baxter Newsteria

DOD Secretary Hegseth says military personnel will be tested for testosterone levels. He says the wants a high T warrior machine. Is this just gender affirming testing, and is the US moving more from defense to war?

Todd Blanche at his AG confirmation hearing has been drilled on DOJ weaponization, the slush fund, Trump tax immunity, Epstein file survivors, and on the question of who is Todd Blanche? Is he the right man to be AG?

After a day, President Trump dumps the Hormuz toll idea. He says it will be replaced by promises of countries to invest in the US. This as fighting in the region escalates. What is his latest plan for both the straight and the escalating war?

A federal judge has voided the agreement between President Trump and the IRS. The agreement which set up a fund potentially for January 6 rioters, as well as giving him immunity for any wrongdoing in reporting tax payments.

US CentCom says it has launched waves of attacks on Iran. Iran has responded with attacks on multiple Middle East targets. Trump critics say this breakdown was predictable because of vague wording. Has Trump failed?

The NHTSA is warning autonomous vehicle companies to find a fix for cars that are getting in the way of emergency first responders. It says it has multiple reports from cities that lives could be endangered.

President Trump’s week included declaring the Iran cease fire over, and bombing, while continuing talks, and while asking for the Nobel Peace Prize. Also he’s letting the housing bill become law and losing E Jean Caroll rulings. Cracks in the facade?

President Trump’s latest attacks on Iran put GOP hopes of holding on to congress near “oblivion”. And his touting of a private chain of lower priced gas stations has people wondering what his involvement is. Is he profiting?

President Trump says he doesn’t want to deal with Iran’s leadership anymore. He calls them scum, violent, cuckoo. He says he will hit hard again, but says he won’t start a war. What does any of that mean? Is he the right man to lead this now?

San Francisco’s celebration of the 250th year of our independence was joyous for many but painful for many as well. A transportation meltdown. Gridlock, Waymo problems, Golden Gate Bridge closure made for hours long delays. Preventable?2

President Trump went to FIFA President Infantino to ask for a red card review. He says he doesn’t know what a red card is. Meanwhile star player Balogun is a birthright citizen. Isn’t that so ironic?

President Trump has made hundreds of millions of dollars off his memecoin, while his supporters have lost over 3 billion. Has he taken advantage of the very people who have brought him to power. Will they turn on him?

There is an ignore Trump movement for this years 250th American Independence Day. Some going as far as to not celebrate it at all. Nobody should take this away from us, not even ourselves. If you want, ignore Trump, not America’s birthday.

Donald Trump made hundreds of stock trades one day before is Tariff announcement. It made him lots of money. Is this insider trading and should he be punished? In the private world it is a felony. How about removal from office?

New federal disclosures show President Trump made billions of dollars last year, most from crypto-currency. Is he using his office to make family money? Is he pulling off the biggest con/confidence game in US history or is it just capitalism?

The Supreme Court has upheld Birthright citizenship. So if a person is born here, he or she is a citizen. It is a major setback for the President. The court also ruled transgender girls must play sports according to biology. Is the court functioning as it should?

President Trump has suffered what he calls a tremendous loss in the US Supreme Court regarding mail in voting. So he is doubling down on his voting rights legislation. Is this just part of his election denial effort or should people have to show citizenship and ID?

Does Donald Trump have an imperial presidency? A new book from NY Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan says yes. The president has spent years eliminating his opponents. He is ruling with out consent.

The language in the US/Iran peace deal is ambiguous. Iran is apparently using it to enforce shipping lanes. It has led to more attacks. Have US negotiators gotten a weak deal or could it lead to a better lasting peace? How does President Trump handle this?

VP Vance says Watergate wouldn’t even cause a blip in today’s news cycle. Is that because his President is causing so much chaos or because he doesn’t understand history? Is obstruction of justice just a blip now?

Defense Secretary Hegseth is forcing retirement on a large number of the US military command. He claims he is ending “woke” military. Is this really racism and sexism? Is he destroying military leadership or making it stronger?

President Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan housing affordability bill, then got into a shouting match with Republicans at a lunch. He is losing in housing, war powers and safe voting initiative. Is he losing the GOP?

Dr Anthony Fauci has been subpoenaed to testify before Congress. Senator Rand Paul has been a long time adversary and has threatened him with felony perjury. At issue, the origins of the Covid 19 pandemic.

VP Vance says Iran has agreed to let the IAEA in to inspect its nuclear program. He says a major success. Wait, didn’t we have that before President Trump blew up the JCPOA? Is he succeeding or failing in Iran?

President Trump says he was just joking when he told world leaders he’s the boss? Is he joking when he says he has unlimited power? If he does, why can’t he get the algae out of the Reflecting Pool? Has he just been funnin’ us all along?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has angrily responded to President Trump saying she begged for a photo op. Italy has cancelled US meetings. Has Trump just insulted another woman and head of state?

The Senate has saved the the program to monitor the oceans warming and how it is affecting the environment. The system helps predict weather, and is monitoring elements that could lead to ecosystem collapse. Is this just a temporary pause in Trump’s war on science?

Iran and the US have formally signed the peace memorandum of understanding. The President says the stock market likes it. Iran says it loves it and that it is a US failure. It does have an agreement of peace including Lebanon. Is it a bad deal?

MLB has issued warnings to three SF Giants players for adding bible verse to their Pride night uniform hats. The players say that the bible has the reference for the rainbow, not Gay Pride. The players say not hate involved. LGBTQ+ community upset.

President Trump got his UFC birthday bash. It was quite a spectacle. Quite bloody. On the same day as the hoped US/Iran peace deal. What does it tell us about Trump? What does it tell us about the US? Is this America at 250 years?

Pakistan has announced a peace deal between the US and Iran. Is it more like a cease fire? Formal signing this week with 60 days to work out technical details. Straight of Hormuz to open. Better off now than before Trump blew up the existing deal?

The changes and mass firings at CBS Sixty Minutes leaves its future success in flux. Did it need an update or is it President Trump gaining influence over editorial content in major media? Scott Pelley’s story and contractual questions here.

While President Trump says he doesn’t care about the Kennedy Center, the court fight continues. While his AG says the Jan 6 slush fund is dead, the court fight continues. Who is telling the truth and who is lying?

Democrats are trying to define their core issues going forward. They can’t afford to be just anti-Trump anymore. What issue will define the party? Will it be the cost of living? Will it be health care? Will it be peace? Charismatic candidates?

The US has attacked Iran, and Iran has attacked Middle East bases in response. And while US inflation numbers are still going up, the President says he loves the inflation. Is Trump getting out negotiated?

Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The US has retaliated. The Pentagon says Israel is spying on the US peace negotiations. Trump gets booed so loudly at Madison Square Garden you can’t hear the National Anthem.

President Trump is saying the MMA stadium being built on the White House front lawn might become permanent. 100 porta potties also adorn the front lawn. This as a lawsuit has been filed to stop the event from happening. Is he trolling us.

President Trump walked off the set of an interview on Meet the Press after tough questions about Iran, Elections, and the fund to pay Jan 6 rioters. As he left he called Kristen Welker “darling”. Disrespectful?

Some former DOGE executives are going to try to bring the same cost and job cutting techniques to the private sector. The startup called Special, plans to use software and AI to eliminate waste. Is it a good thing or should workers be worried?

President Trump has verbally assailed a female reporter again for her personal mannerisms and appearance. He has demeaned women publicly over and over again through the years. At what point will women who have self respect stop supporting him?

Attorney General Blanche says the fund to pay Jan. 6 rioters is not going forward. He says, however, the shield from IRS investigations remains in place. There are huge questions about whether he has immunity going forward as well.

President Trump asks PM Netanyahu if he is f…ing crazy? Both give different responses. And Secretary of State Rubio intimates negotiations over Iran nuclear weapons. Will this give Trump an exit ramp?

Republican backlash has reportedly gotten President Trump to retreat from his $1.8 billion weaponization fund. GOP lawmakers say it is a bad idea and that no funding legislation will pass as long as it is alive. Is Trump really serious?

Key performers are pulling out of the Trump 250 American State Fair. They say it was turning into a partisan event. Trump says he may replace them as he is the biggest attraction in the world..bigger than Elvis was.

Caitlin Clark and Victor Wembanyama are catching NBA and WNBA heat for skipping post game interviews. Clark is also being accused of flopping on a regular basis. Has officiating gotten bad, or are they becoming prima donnas?

Two court losses for President Trump. An order to stop any move to distribute funds under his $1.8 billion dollar IRS settlement. And a judge orders his name off the Kennedy Center. Trump says it can go back to Congress.

60 MINUTES has a new executive producer. He is from outside the industry. He says he has some interesting ideas for changes. CBS still has lingering questions about its chief and ties to Donald Trump. Is this an update or a dent in freedom of the press?

President Trump says he is no hurry to get an Iran deal before the midterms. He says Iran is negotiation on fumes because of inflation. Note: there is US inflation as well. He repeats the only thing that matters is nuclear weapons. Will we wind up where he destroyed the Iran nuclear deal?

The US is making a move back to nuclear energy. It plans to give decommissioned nuclear warheads to start-ups to process into uranium for power plants. This, at the same time it is cutting back on regulation. Is this a good idea?

President Trump went into the weekend saying an Iran deal is largely negotiated. But now he has added another demand, that Arab states sign on to the Abraham Accords. Iran says it is hard to negotiate when demands keep changing. What is Trump really doing?