Making the Case: August 20, 2026
The national debt just hit $40 trillion. Trump fired the people who are supposed to stop waste
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Making the Case: August 19, 2026
The gold king loses his Midas touch.
Making the Case: August 18, 2026
Trump will “never apologize” as Americans pay high costs for a war they don’t support
Making the Case: August 17, 2026
Sick in the head: Republicans campaign on healthcare after voting for massive cuts
Making the Case: August 13, 2026
“He hopes he doesn’t wake up tomorrow”: Military families sound the alarm on Trump’s endless war in Iran
Making the Case: August 12, 2026
Trump clones, assemble! Tiffany, Demuth, and Tafoya win their primary nominations.
Making the Case: August 11, 2026
Trump’s corrupt DOJ is making it harder to hold him and his allies accountable
Making the Case: August 10, 2026
Trump’s edge on the economy has evaporated
Making the Case: August 6, 2026
Data centers are driving up utility bills. Republicans are rewarding them with your tax dollars
Making the Case: August 5, 2026
No dice: Trump heads to Las Vegas to celebrate his failing economy.
Making the Case: August 4, 2026
Florida resident Mike Rogers wants to be Michigan’s next Senator