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Representative Mike Lawler Disagrees with President Trump's Characterization of Iran Conflict as 'Small Potatoes'

Representative Mike Lawler Disagrees with President Trump's Characterization of Iran Conflict as 'Small Potatoes'

Representative Mike Lawler (R-New York) has publicly disagreed with President Trump's assessment of the ongoing military conflict with Iran, which the President described as 'small potatoes.' Lawler emphasized the seriousness of any military escalation, stating that it is 'certainly not small potatoes.' His comments come as Iran attempts to establish a maritime 'exclusion zone' around the Strait of Hormuz, a move intended to counter a U.S. naval blockade. The U.S. had previously disabled three Iranian oil tankers following Iran's missile launch at a U.S. aircraft carrier. Lawler highlighted the critical importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, financing terrorism through groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and mass-producing ballistic missiles and drones that are being used by Russia against Ukraine. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright also cautioned that a nuclear agreement with Iran might not materialize, suggesting that the focus might shift to destroying their capabilitie...

Donald Trump Spent the Weekend Cosplaying as a Supervillain on Truth Social

Donald Trump Spent the Weekend Cosplaying as a Supervillain on Truth Social

Over the holiday weekend the president claimed the moon, proposed renaming New Mexico and debuted Space Force’s galactic empire uniforms. This absurd theater is embarrassing and debasing

New Mexico Officials Reject President Trump's Suggestion to Rename State 'New America'

New Mexico Officials Reject President Trump's Suggestion to Rename State 'New America'

President Trump recently suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to 'New America' through posts on social media platforms, including Truth Social and X. These posts featured images of New Mexico with its name altered to 'New America.' This suggestion follows previous actions by President Trump to rename geographical features via executive order, such as the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.' However, the U.S. federal government lacks the constitutional authority to unilaterally change a state's name; such a change would require an amendment to the state constitution approved by New Mexico voters. New Mexico's Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, along with U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Gabe Vasquez, have strongly rejected the proposal. Governor Grisham emphasized that New Mexico's name is not 'up for debate' and has existed since before the United States. Senator Heinrich stated he would always refer to th...

Tucker Carlson Shifts Stance, Criticizes President Trump's Handling of International Conflicts

Tucker Carlson Shifts Stance, Criticizes President Trump's Handling of International Conflicts

Tucker Carlson, a prominent media personality, has expressed critical views towards President Trump, particularly concerning Trump's approach to international conflicts, including the war in Iran. Carlson, who previously endorsed President Trump for the 2024 election and was a strong supporter, now questions Trump's diplomatic capabilities and leadership. He has stated that the conflict in the Middle East is contributing to 'the end of the global American empire' and has apologized for 'misleading people' regarding his past support for Trump. Carlson has described Trump as 'not a great diplomat' and 'not good at this,' suggesting that Trump is a 'spotty commander-in-chief and not a dealmaker.' He has also indicated that he would not support the Republican Party with Trump at the helm, despite having voted Republican his entire life. This shift marks a significant change in Carlson's political commentary.

President Trump's 'New America' Post Sparks Outcry from New Mexico Officials

President Trump's 'New America' Post Sparks Outcry from New Mexico Officials

President Trump recently posted on social media, suggesting a name change for New Mexico to 'New America' and claiming the state was 'one of the greatest vote cheating states of all time.' This action follows previous instances where President Trump has used social media to provoke and mock perceived political adversaries, including suggesting Canada become the 51st state and renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to 'Gulf of America' and 'Lake America,' respectively. New Mexico's political leaders swiftly condemned President Trump's remarks. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stated that New Mexico's name is not up for debate, emphasizing its historical significance and criticizing President Trump for attempting to distract from issues like the war in Iran, rising gas prices, and inflation. U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez and Melanie Stansbury also voiced strong opposition, highlighting the state's rich history, culture, and identity.

Trump approval rating reaches new record low in latest poll

Trump approval rating reaches new record low in latest poll

Ahead of November’s midterms, President Donald Trump’s approval rating hit a record low in a newly released Focaldata/Financial Times poll.

Roll out the $100 barrel

Roll out the $100 barrel

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 8 (Reuters) - A mood of nervous caution hung over U.S. markets on Tuesday, as flaring hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil to a six-week high and Brent crude futures close to $100 a barrel, while the Japanese yen extended its strong gains to hit a seven-

Rubio arrives in Latin America to push US counter-drug priorities with Trump-friendly leaders

Rubio arrives in Latin America to push US counter-drug priorities with Trump-friendly leaders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-nation tour of Latin America

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs with less than two months until Election Day

President Trump and Vice President Vance Downplay Iran Conflict, Calling it 'Small Potatoes'

President Trump and Vice President Vance Downplay Iran Conflict, Calling it 'Small Potatoes'

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have characterized the ongoing conflict with Iran as 'small potatoes' and 'not a big thing,' despite the deaths of 18 U.S. service members and over $37.5 billion in taxpayer costs. During a White House press briefing on Thursday, Vance stated he 'wouldn't call it a war,' noting there was 'no active shooting' at the time, even as Iran had fired at Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. strikes. President Trump echoed this sentiment on Friday, defending Vance's remarks and describing U.S. strikes as 'intermittent.' He compared the current conflict's casualties to those of past wars, such as Vietnam, to minimize its perceived scale.

Happy Labor Day. Everything's about to cost more! | Opinion

Happy Labor Day. Everything's about to cost more! | Opinion

Get ready for everything to get more expensive. Labor Day weekend was ushered in by news that diesel fuel prices hit a record high.

Letter to the Editor Urges President Trump's Resignation, Citing Harmful Policies

Letter to the Editor Urges President Trump's Resignation, Citing Harmful Policies

A letter to the editor published in the Grand Forks Herald by Richard Hanson of Grafton, North Dakota, calls for President Trump to resign from office or for Congress to remove him. Hanson argues that allowing President Trump to complete his remaining two years in office would constitute a 'clear and present danger to the United States.' The letter details several areas where President Trump's policies are deemed harmful. These include his administration's pandemic policies, which Hanson claims led to thousands of avoidable deaths and widely condemned vaccine policies. The letter also criticizes President Trump's trade war, labeling it as a costly economic blunder that has increased household expenses and strained international relations. Furthermore, Hanson points to increased military spending, threats or use of military force against numerous countries, and involvement in a war with Iran without congressional approval. Other criticisms include policies that increased national debt, the separation of imm...