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energy-and-climate14 hours ago

MAGA allies push solar power to win over the GOP base

Conservative influencers Katie Miller and Kellyanne Conway are backing the American Energy First push by the American Clean Power Association to rebrand solar as a domestic, affordable energy solution for Trump voters. The campaign relies on polling, paid media partnerships, and conservative media placements to bolster solar’s standing among the GOP base and counter policy moves seen as hostile to renewables, while broader debates over subsidies and incentives continue shaping the industry’s political fortunes.

White House Slams MAGA as Spanberger Delivers Democratic SOTU Rebuttal
politics2 days ago

White House Slams MAGA as Spanberger Delivers Democratic SOTU Rebuttal

The White House publicly blasted Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Democratic rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union, posting a sharp X message accusing Spanberger of sanctimony and undermining border security, as MAGA figures joined the backlash. Spanberger delivered the rebuttal from Williamsburg, framing Democratic priorities on affordability, immigration enforcement, and law enforcement, while Trump allies and MAGA commentators attacked her performance and background amid broader GOP scrutiny of her governorship.

politics9 days ago

Trump’s influence tests the Texas AG primary as Roy leads in MAGA contest

Texas Republicans face a high-stakes attorney general primary framed as a MAGA purity test, with Rep. Chip Roy leading a field that includes Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz, and Joan Huffman. Trump’s endorsement looms but has not yet weighed in, and Roy’s past clashes with Trump are used by rivals to question his loyalty; polls show Roy at 33%, Middleton 23%, Huffman 13%, Reitz 6%, with about a quarter undecided, making the winner a bellwether for the GOP’s post-Trump legal strategy.

AOC presses Bondi on Epstein files during Berlin interview
politics11 days ago

AOC presses Bondi on Epstein files during Berlin interview

In a Berlin interview, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized MAGA’s pushback against accountability over the Epstein files and slammed Attorney General Pam Bondi’s congressional performance, calling for accountability and suggesting Bondi’s stance signals a broader fight over decency and governance; she also hints at potential future political ambitions.

Apple News Faces Rising Political Pressure From MAGA and Regulators
technology11 days ago

Apple News Faces Rising Political Pressure From MAGA and Regulators

Apple News, once praised as a neutral information source, is under renewed political pressure as MAGA allies push for more conservative coverage and regulators scrutinize potential bias. The FTC has warned the platform could violate consumer-protection rules by omitting viewpoints, and the conservative group MRC amplified claims of bias, drawing White House attention. Apple has a history of conceding to pressure, including a UK reversal with the Daily Mail, highlighting how a platform that contributes modest revenue remains a powerful and influential distribution channel for publishers.

Rubio unveils MAGA foreign policy creed at Munich Security Conference
politics12 days ago

Rubio unveils MAGA foreign policy creed at Munich Security Conference

Sen. Marco Rubio used his Munich Security Conference remarks to lay out a MAGA-aligned foreign policy focused on national sovereignty, a skeptical view of free trade, and Western civilization as a shared heritage, while opposing mass migration and signaling readiness for unilateral action if needed, echoing themes from Vice President Vance and signaling a multi-year Republican foreign policy trajectory.

politics18 days ago

MAGA backlash over Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime

Trump-aligned MAGA critics blasted Bad Bunny’s mostly-Spanish Super Bowl LX halftime, arguing the performance did not represent America even as many fans praised it as a vibrant Puerto Rican celebration; Trump questioned why English wasn’t spoken, while MAGA allies and pundits attacked the singer and urged action or promoted an alternative Kid Rock halftime show, highlighting ongoing immigration and identity politics surrounding the event.

Crypto turmoil reveals fractures in Trump's coalition
politics18 days ago

Crypto turmoil reveals fractures in Trump's coalition

Crypto markets have cratered since October, challenging Trump’s pro-crypto stance as insider profits and a Trump-family wallet sale fuel backlash; despite industry backers and GOP-aligned PACs preparing to spend, there’s no clear evidence the crypto revolt will sway elections, and discontent spans multiple traditional Trump constituencies, driven by affordability and immigration concerns.

Kid Rock Headlines TPUSA's MAGA Halftime Show as Conservative Counterpoint to Bad Bunny
music19 days ago

Kid Rock Headlines TPUSA's MAGA Halftime Show as Conservative Counterpoint to Bad Bunny

Kid Rock headlined Turning Point USA's MAGA-friendly All American Halftime Show alongside Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, opening with a guitar-driven Star-Spangled Banner and closing with Cody Johnson's Til You Can't—a patriotic, religiously charged country set described as cringe by some and as a counterpoint to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl appearance; the live stream reportedly drew near 5 million viewers.

Shinedown Drops Out of Kid Rock's Rock the Country Festival, Joining Other Withdrawals
music21 days ago

Shinedown Drops Out of Kid Rock's Rock the Country Festival, Joining Other Withdrawals

Shinedown has pulled out of Kid Rock’s Rock the Country festival, saying they aim to unite rather than divide; they join other withdrawals (Ludacris, Morgan Wade, Carter Faith) amid the festival's MAGA-linked profile. Creed's status is unclear, with the band's name appearing on some lineup pages but removed from the festival homepage. The Anderson, South Carolina date was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, though a broader, multi-city spring/summer run remains planned.

The Death of America First: Hawks Hijack a Nonintervention Ethos
politics21 days ago

The Death of America First: Hawks Hijack a Nonintervention Ethos

The piece argues that the original anti-interventionist meaning of 'America First' has been co-opted by hawks pushing regime change and more aggressive U.S. interventions, with figures like Bolton and Rubio reshaping the doctrine; while Trump claims ownership of the phrase, many allies and insiders have embraced a pro-war agenda, suggesting the traditional noninterventionist spirit may be fading and calling for a new foreign-policy ethos.