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Trump Yanks Hurd Endorsement Over Tariff Opposition

President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Representative Jim Hurd (R-CO) on Saturday via Truth Social, citing the congressman’s opposition to Trump’s tariff policies. Hurd voted for H.J.Res.72, which seeks to terminate Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods, an action Trump characterized as betrayal of the country.

Trump claimed this was only the second time he has yanked an endorsement, the first being ex-Representative Mo Brooks (R-AL) in 2022 after Brooks questioned Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election. In his Saturday post, Trump stated Hurd “let me and our Country down” by prioritizing foreign interests over American ones, describing the congressman as more loyal to countries “ripping us off for decades” than to the United States.

Trump immediately endorsed Hope Scheppelman, a Navy veteran and nurse, as Hurd’s replacement in Colorado’s 3rd District. Trump praised Scheppelman as someone who “will never let you down,” contrasting her with what he called a “RINO” (Republican in Name Only) in Hurd. This endorsement shift demonstrates Trump’s willingness to weaponize party support to enforce loyalty to his tariff agenda.

The withdrawal follows Trump’s earlier threats against six Republican members of Congress who opposed his tariff policies, with Trump declaring they would “seriously suffer the consequences come Election time.” The move underscores Trump’s pattern of using primary challenges and endorsement reversals to punish Republicans who defy his economic agenda, effectively demanding absolute loyalty over independent legislative judgment.

Trump’s action came one day after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that his tariff authority exceeded his statutory power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump attacked the justices who ruled against him as “unpatriotic and disloyal,” demonstrating his broader campaign to punish any institution or individual who challenges his authority.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-yanks-endorsement-for-republican-lawmaker-for-second-time-ever-over-lack-of-support-for-tariffs/)

Trump Demands Netflix Fire Susan Rice Over Corporate

President Trump demanded Netflix fire Susan Rice, a board member since 2023, after Rice criticized corporations that capitulate to Trump’s agenda. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump called Rice a “racist, Trump Deranged” political hack with “no talent or skills,” threatening Netflix with unspecified consequences if the company did not comply immediately. Trump’s attack followed a video clip shared by Laura Loomer showing Rice warning that companies bowing to Trump will face accountability from Democrats if they return to power.

Rice, former National Security Adviser and U.N. Ambassador under President Obama, stated that corporations, law firms, universities, and media entities taking a knee to Trump will not fare well. She argued their capitulation represents short-term self-interest and predicted they will be held accountable by future Democratic administrations for firing employees and abandoning principles. Rice specifically challenged the assumption that Democrats would forgive such actions, saying corporations have “another thing coming” if they expect leniency.

The timing of Trump’s attack coincides with Netflix’s efforts to close a $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while facing Department of Justice scrutiny over potential harm to consumers. Trump’s demand for Rice’s firing exploits regulatory vulnerability as competing bidders, including Paramount Skydance, attempt to block the merger and acquire WBD themselves. Rice has previously criticized Trump initiatives, including his dismantling of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and his defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth.

Trump’s demand weaponizes his presidential authority to pressure a major media company into firing a corporate board member for expressing political speech. This attack exemplifies Trump’s use of regulatory power and public threats to silence critics and enforce loyalty, directly targeting someone who warned corporations against capitulating to his administration.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-demands-netflix-fire-racist-susan-rice-after-ex-obama-ambassador-slammed-companies-that-take-a-knee-to-potus/)

Trump Escalates Global Tariffs to 15% After Court

Donald Trump announced a 15% global tariff effective immediately on Saturday via Truth Social, escalating from the 10% levy he imposed Friday after the Supreme Court struck down his reciprocal tariff policy. Trump claimed the higher rate was “fully allowed, and legally tested,” attacking the court’s decision as “ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American” while asserting countries have been “ripping off” the United States for decades.

The British Chambers of Commerce condemned the increase as damaging to UK businesses, warning that the additional 5% tariff on most British exports would harm trade, US consumers, and global economic growth. William Bain, head of trade policy at the BCC, stated the announcement proved their fears that Trump’s backup plan would be worse than his initial proposal and called for businesses to receive “clarity and certainty” rather than escalating tariffs.

Britain had negotiated the lowest initial rate of 10% under a deal between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Trump, with carve-outs protecting steel, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. The UK government indicated it expected these preferential arrangements to remain intact under the new 15% framework, though officials acknowledged uncertainty about the tariff’s full implications for British trade.

Trump bypassed Congress by signing an executive order Friday invoking emergency powers after the Supreme Court overturned his reciprocal tariffs policy, allowing him to unilaterally increase import taxes. His escalation to 15% followed his public attacks on Supreme Court justices as “unpatriotic and disloyal” for blocking his previous tariff authority.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/president-donald-trump-keir-starmer-government-uk-government-b2925023.html)

Trump Praises Kavanaugh as Hero After Tariff Ruling Loss

President Donald Trump praised Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as his “new hero” on Saturday morning, along with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, after the Court voted 6-3 to strike down his emergency tariff authority on Friday. The decision included votes against Trump from Chief Justice John Roberts and two Trump-appointed justices, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, alongside the three Democratic-appointed justices. Trump’s public embrace of the three dissenters revealed his deliberate strategy to reward judicial loyalty and punish perceived disloyalty.

On Friday evening, Trump responded to the tariff ruling by attacking the majority justices, claiming their decision was “ridiculous” and that the justices who voted against him “should be ashamed of themselves.” He specifically targeted his own appointees Gorsuch and Barrett, claiming they violated an implicit obligation by ruling against him and complaining that “this never seems to happen with Democrats,” who he alleged vote as a bloc in their own interest regardless of the case merits.

Trump’s escalating posts throughout Friday night revealed his transactional view of judicial appointments. He complained that he did not appoint Chief Justice Roberts, blaming Roberts for allowing “foreign countries that have been ripping us off for years to continue to do so.” His final evening post urged Republicans to “Unite, stick together, and WIN,” framing judicial independence as party disloyalty rather than constitutional obligation.

By Saturday morning, Trump shifted to praising the three justices who sided with him, declaring Kavanaugh his “new hero” and asserting without evidence that all three dissenters wanted to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.” This pattern of public reward and punishment for judicial decisions directly contradicts the principle of an independent judiciary, positioning judges as political operatives accountable to the executive.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-wakes-up-blurting-praise-for-my-new-hero-and-its-about-his-devastating-court-loss/)

Trump FDA Allows Deceptive Food Labels Despite Ban Pledge

Trump’s FDA announced in February 2025 that it would allow food manufacturers to label products “no artificial colors” even when they contain potentially dangerous substances like titanium dioxide, provided the dyes are not petroleum-based. This reversal contradicts the agency’s earlier 2025 pressure on companies to phase out petroleum-based dyes entirely and represents a significant retreat from the stated goals of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, whose Make America Healthy Again movement positioned removing toxins from food as a cornerstone policy.

Health experts and consumer advocates criticize the new labeling standard as deceptive and ineffective. Thomas Galligan, principal scientist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, stated that the move “is going to cause confusion and allow some companies to mislead folks about the colors that are present in their foods,” noting that the rules are already riddled with loopholes enabling consumer deception. Galligan emphasized that a complete ban is the only effective measure to protect consumers, contradicting claims by Kennedy and the FDA that the policy represents progress.

Titanium dioxide, a naturally derived ingredient now permitted under the new rules, is banned in the European Union because regulators could not conclude it is safe and expressed concern it damages genes. The substance accumulates in organs, is a potential carcinogen, and is linked to neurotoxicity, intestinal inflammation, reproductive damage, and birth defects. The Environmental Working Group identified nearly 2,000 U.S. food products that may contain titanium dioxide, with estimates as high as 11,000, concentrated heavily in candy, cakes, cookies, and desserts.

Kennedy defended the policy as enabling companies to adopt “safer, naturally derived alternatives,” framing it as advancing the Make America Healthy Again agenda. However, the Environmental Working Group co-founder Ken Cook characterized the shift as “another broken promise,” stating that Trump and Kennedy pledged outright bans on dangerous food chemical additives to their base but instead settled for unenforceable handshake agreements with industry, leaving accountability and enforcement entirely uncertain.

The FDA has ignored a 2023 petition from five major U.S. public health advocacy groups requesting withdrawal of titanium dioxide approval for food use. Meanwhile, more than 25 states are independently considering bans on synthetic food dyes and other food chemical additives, with West Virginia and Texas having already enacted restrictions, effectively replacing federal action with state-level protection.

(Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/fda-artificial-colors-food)

FCC Chair Carr Demands Patriotic Content While Silencing Late-Night Hosts

Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has called on broadcasters to air “patriotic, pro-America” content as part of a “Pledge America Campaign” ahead of the nation’s 250th independence anniversary in July. Carr’s directive explicitly requests networks air programming celebrating American history, begin each broadcast day with the Pledge of Allegiance, and feature music by composers including John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, and George Gershwin. The campaign frames such programming as addressing declining civics education and serving broadcasters’ public interest obligations.

Carr has become a central figure in the Trump administration’s conflict with late-night television hosts after pressuring ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s show in September over comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting. Upon returning, Kimmel called out Carr’s hypocrisy by citing a 2022 social media post from Carr himself stating that “political satire is one of the oldest and most important forms of free speech.” Stephen Colbert similarly attacked Carr this week after CBS reportedly blocked an interview with Democrat James Talarico running for U.S. Senate in Texas, with Carr having indicated he was considering removing talk show exemptions from FCC equal-time rules.

Anna Gomez, the sole Democratic FCC Commissioner, directly opposed Carr’s campaign, stating on X that “nothing is more American than defending our constitutional rights against those who would erode our civil liberties” and urging broadcasters to refuse government interference by defending their First Amendment rights. CBS denied blocking the Talarico interview, stating instead that legal guidance indicated broadcast could trigger equal-time requirements for other candidates. The FCC’s equal-time rules do not apply to digital platforms, and the blocked interview has garnered over 8.3 million views on The Late Show’s YouTube channel.

Carr has framed his actions as ending broadcaster control over public discourse. In a Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, Carr declared that “the days that these legacy media broadcasters get to decide what we can say, what we can think, who we can vote for, are over,” crediting Trump with “smashing the facade” of media independence. Carr’s language and actions demonstrate the administration’s deliberate effort to pressure networks into aligning content with government-approved messaging while simultaneously attacking press freedom as a mechanism of control.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-fcc-brendan-carr-patriotic-colbert-kimmel-b2924780.html)

Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court

President Donald Trump announced a blanket 10% tariff on all countries effective immediately after the Supreme Court struck down his reciprocal tariffs policy on Friday. Trump claimed the court “has been swayed by foreign interests” and stated he signed the order from the Oval Office, asserting the decision actually affirmed his ability to impose tariffs under different statutory authorities including Section 232 and Section 301.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a 1977 law did not grant Trump power to impose tariffs without Congressional approval, delivering a major blow to his economic agenda. However, Trump doubled down by invoking alternative tariff statutes he claims remain “fully allowed,” stating the new 10% global tariff would be implemented under Section 122 and would remain in place for approximately five months while his administration conducts investigations to determine additional tariffs on specific countries.

The UK received the lowest tariff rate of 10% under Trump’s previous reciprocal scheme, and a deal negotiated by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer included carve-outs for British steel and car manufacturers. British officials stated they expect the UK’s “privileged trading position with the US” to continue, though the Supreme Court decision raises uncertainty about whether existing preferential trade agreements will remain valid, as Trump indicated some negotiated deals will no longer stand while others will be replaced.

Trump stated the US has collected more than 133 billion dollars since imposing tariffs but now faces potential refund obligations to importers following the court ruling. Trump has previously used tariff threats as leverage against world leaders, demonstrating his willingness to weaponize trade policy for personal negotiating advantage.

British business groups criticized the uncertainty created by the ruling. The British Chambers of Commerce warned the decision did little to “clear the murky waters for business” and noted Trump could reimpose tariffs using alternative legislation, while campaign group Best for Britain characterized Trump’s approach as demonstrating the instability of conducting trade deals with his administration.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/oval-office-truth-social-president-keir-starmer-b2924786.html)

Trump Attacks Supreme Court as Disloyal After Tariff Ruling

President Donald Trump attacked the Supreme Court on February 20, 2026, after the justices ruled 6-3 that he exceeded his tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump called certain court members “unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution” and accused them of being “swayed by foreign interests,” while praising the three dissenting justices for their “strength, wisdom, and love of our country.”

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch joined the majority in holding that the Constitution vests taxing power in Congress, not the executive branch. Trump dismissed this constitutional constraint, declaring “We have alternatives” and immediately announcing a 10 percent additional tariff on top of existing penalties. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump told state governors the ruling was a “disgrace,” and CNN reported he complained about “these fucking courts” while venting to lawmakers.

Trump’s public fury followed days of pressure on the Court. On Thursday before the decision, he proclaimed confidence in a favorable ruling and warned without tariffs “everybody would be bankrupt, the whole country would be bankrupt.” He previously posted on Truth Social “WE’RE SCREWED” if the Court ruled against him, and in August threatened a second Great Depression should tariffs face judicial rejection.

Trump has also threatened Republican members of Congress with primary challenges for opposing his tariff policies, demonstrating his pattern of coercing political actors into compliance. His tariff regime has created measurable economic damage, with the Commerce Department releasing figures on the same day showing American GDP growth has slowed dramatically under Trump’s pressure.

Trump’s defiance of the Court’s constitutional ruling exemplifies his broader rejection of institutional checks on executive power. Rather than accept judicial review, he announced plans to circumvent the decision through executive orders while attacking the justices themselves, prioritizing personal economic control over constitutional limits.

(Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-bashes-supreme-court-disloyal-tariff-ruling-1235520144/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQF5bVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEebESzDXzNXLIfTAEMaNsCfb7AHP7X2y0UXcNlGitQe-I_xHq7N77wdf9GjdU_aem_O7h_sMBna5w8I4qzOOn_SA&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook)

Trump Expels Media From Governors Meeting To Hide Policy Disputes

President Donald Trump expelled journalists from a White House governors meeting on February 20, 2026, instructing media to leave so discussions could proceed “very candidly.” Trump stated directly to assembled reporters, “We’re going to be asking the press to leave,” before White House communications staff ushered them out, with some pressing questions before being removed.

Trump’s official social media account mocked the press expulsion, posting that he had “kicked them out” after inviting them, characterizing reporter questions as “stupid.” This move prevented public scrutiny of a meeting where Trump had initially excluded Democratic governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland over political disagreements before reversing course under pressure and extending invitations.

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer stated he could not recall a president officially inviting media into a formal meeting only to expel them, calling the action “extraordinary.” Correspondent Kevin Liptak reported Trump may have sought to hide contentious exchanges with governors, referencing a prior governors summit dispute where Maine Governor Janet Mills confronted Trump over an executive order withholding federal funding related to transgender sports participation and pledged to challenge him in court.

The exclusion of press from a bipartisan governors meeting demonstrates Trump’s pattern of restricting public access to government proceedings and suppressing media inquiry into policy disagreements. By barring journalists, Trump prevented documentation of disputes between his administration and state leaders on federal funding and regulatory matters.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-shockingly-asks-media-to-leave-as-governors-breakfast-meeting-kicks-off-that-way-we-will-talk-very-candidly/)

Draft-Dodging Trump Thirsts Over Awarding Himself Military Medal

During a Thursday speech in Georgia, Donald Trump disclosed his desire to award himself the Congressional Medal of Honor, claiming he considered doing so during his first term but was dissuaded by advisers. Trump, who avoided military service through draft deferments, stated he has awarded the medal to combat veterans with severe injuries and suggested changing the law to permit self-awarding the honor.

Trump acknowledged the apparent contradiction between his consideration of self-awarding the medal and the sacrifices of wounded soldiers he has honored. He described veterans who lost limbs in combat and framed his hesitation as recognizing the medal’s significance to those with documented battlefield injuries, yet he continued to express interest in obtaining one for himself.

The statement exemplifies Trump’s pattern of self-aggrandizement and disregard for institutional norms. His draft dodging during the Vietnam War, combined with his repeated efforts to claim military accomplishments and honors he did not earn, contradicts his public positioning as a defender of military service and sacrifice.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/draft-dodging-trump-thirsts-over-004234640.html)

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