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A socialist in Gracie Mansion? We've been here before
The lessons of Morris Hillquit, Trump's unauthorized war on everyone and other news you might have missed over the weekend.
Alex Galbraith
October 27, 2025
The news, in brief …
“Wimp”: Trump tried to bully Pence out of certifying election on Jan. 6
A new book reveals details of a tense conversation between Trump and Pence shortly before a mob stormed the Capitol. Read more.
Election integrity or intimidation? DOJ to send monitors to key states
DOJ will deploy civil-rights monitors to 6 counties to protect ballot access, critics call it partisan intimidation. Read more.
“Rigged and stolen”: Trump calls for ban on mail-in, early voting ahead of midterms
The president urged his party to put an end to mail-in ballots and early voting before the midterms. Read more.
“I’ve felt pain too”: Bessent claims to be a soybean farmer while defending Trump trade war
The yeoman Treasury Secretary and former hedge fund manager said the trade war with China has hurt him. Read more.
Fox News host blasts Trump’s White House ballroom on air
The lone liberal on Fox News' "The Five" called Trump’s proposed ballroom “gaudy and self-indulgent." Read more.
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