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Dan Bongino, who recently departed as FBI deputy director, will relaunch The Dan Bongino Show as a daily live program on Rumble with audio distributed to podcast platforms; the podcast-only return will feature ad sales through Cumulus Media and mark a renewed push into conservative media.
In a New York Times interview, Trump says MAGA and the Republican Party have no room for antisemitic views, drawing a sharper line than Vice President JD Vance. He declines to denounce Nick Fuentes by name and sidesteps naming others, while stressing his support for Israel and his Jewish family as evidence of his stance, highlighting a broader intra‑party debate over coalition-building and how to address antisemitism.
A New York Times Magazine piece reports that the Trump-era FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is using obscure regulatory powers to crack down on major broadcast networks, with conservatives like Ted Cruz pressing for action and clashes over programs such as Jimmy Kimmel, signaling an ongoing effort to reshape U.S. television.
MAGA is advocating for a new phase of American expansionism, emphasizing hemispheric dominance and influence over strategic territories like Greenland, Venezuela, and Cuba, framing it as a modern Manifest Destiny aligned with Western power, despite traditional wariness of foreign conflicts.
The MAGA media landscape is experiencing fragmentation and stagnation, with many conservative outlets seeing little to no growth in traffic and app downloads due to infighting and broader media challenges, weakening the movement's unified messaging and influence.
President Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro has received strong support from the MAGA base, challenging the idea that 'America First' equates to isolationism, and highlighting a willingness among supporters for limited military action in the Western Hemisphere to counter adversaries and protect U.S. interests.
The article discusses the shift in Nashville's Music Row and country music industry towards embracing MAGA and conservative politics by 2025, with artists and industry figures openly supporting Trump and producing politically aligned content, reflecting broader cultural and political changes in the U.S.
Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old MAGA-aligned journalist, gained viral fame for a video investigating alleged government assistance fraud in Minnesota, which was amplified by prominent figures like Elon Musk and JD Vance, highlighting the power of social media in shaping political narratives and public opinion.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a strong supporter of Trump and the MAGA movement, has experienced a significant break from Trump, criticizing his remarks and expressing disillusionment, especially after witnessing his comments at Charlie Kirk's memorial service, which she found hypocritical and lacking genuine faith.
The article reflects on 11 notable pieces from 2025 that showcase the Washington Monthly’s ongoing critical and inventive reporting on politics, including topics like misinformation about broadband, the rise of a MAGA defender, and the success of Biden's industrial policies, emphasizing the magazine's independent voice and the importance of reader support.
The article outlines five key turning points over the past year that have led to a deepening internal conflict within the MAGA movement, highlighting ideological splits over foreign policy, cultural issues, and extremism, which threaten to reshape the future of American conservatism beyond Trump's influence.
Three Republican senators—Scott, Lee, and Johnson—are challenging John Thune's leadership within the GOP, reflecting a shift towards more conservative, MAGA-aligned members in the Senate. Thune is navigating these tensions by seeking consensus on funding bills and maintaining respect for diverse views within the party, while the conservative trio prepares for future battles over issues like earmarks and government shutdowns.
Nicki Minaj, who previously criticized Donald Trump, has recently expressed strong support for him and other MAGA figures, marking a significant political shift influenced by her admiration for Trump and his policies, despite her earlier criticisms and personal history as an immigrant.
Mike Pence's think tank, Advancing American Freedom, has recruited over a dozen top staffers from the Heritage Foundation amid internal conflicts within the MAGA movement, driven by disagreements over issues like anti-Semitism, foreign policy, and ideological direction.
Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix revealed deep ideological divisions within the conservative movement, featuring prominent figures like Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and Megyn Kelly, who clashed over issues such as support for Israel, bigotry, free speech, and the definition of American identity, highlighting ongoing tensions within the Republican and MAGA base.