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The economic storm clouds are gathering as Trump's "Liberation Day" approaches. Goldman Sachs has sounded the alarm with a sobering update - recession probability has jumped to 35%, up from 20%, directly linked to the administration's escalating trade war policies. Consumer confidence is in freefall, with University of Michigan surveys showing Americans more worried about unemployment than any time since the Great Recession. Wall Street investors are clearly anxious, pushing the S&P 500 down 5% this year toward its worst quarterly performance since 2022.

Beyond domestic economic concerns, Trump's erratic foreign policy continues generating international whiplash. He claims to be "pissed off" at Putin over comments about Ukrainian President Zelensky, threatening secondary sanctions on Russian oil if peace negotiations fail. This posturing stands in stark contrast to his previously warm relationship with Putin and his own harsh treatment of Zelensky at the White House. The inconsistency leaves allies and adversaries alike questioning America's dependability.

Perhaps most consequential is Europe's dramatic military awakening. Faced with diminishing confidence in American security guarantees, European nations are reimagining their defense postures. Germany has broken its constitutional debt ceiling to unlock $652 billion for defense, France is discussing extending nuclear protection to allies, and even traditionally neutral countries are reconsidering their positions. Meanwhile, Trump continues suggesting he might pursue a third presidential term, insisting he's "not joking" about finding "methods" to circumvent the 22nd Amendment's clear prohibition. This convergence of economic uncertainty, international realignment, and constitutional challenges paints a concerning picture of American governance and global stability in the months ahead.

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Democracy stands at a precipice as Trump continues to test legal boundaries with the Supreme Court, terminate federal workers' collective bargaining rights, and push aggressive foreign policies. The courts represent the last line of defense against presidential overreach while economic markets tumble in response to uncertainty and impending tariffs.

• Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling blocking deportations under the Alien Enemies Act

• Executive order ends collective bargaining rights for federal workers in "national security" roles

• Defense Secretary Hegseth promises to stand with allies against China despite Trump's anti-ally stance

• Dow Jones sinks over 700 points as Wall Street reacts to…

• Elon Musk labels A Senator a "traitor" for supporting Ukraine

• JD Vance makes controversial Greenland visit, telling Denmark they've "neglected" the territory

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The Trump administration faces intense scrutiny after classified Yemen war plans were accidentally shared in a Signal group chat that included a journalist from The Atlantic. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials are desperately trying to avoid responsibility while President Trump attempts to distance himself from the scandal, calling it a "witch hunt" and suggesting his National Security Advisor Mike Walz should take the blame.

• A journalist had to be invited into the Signal group chat—they couldn't have stumbled in accidentally
• Administration officials are pointing fingers at everyone but themselves during congressional hearings
• Trump claims Hegseth "had nothing to do with it" despite evidence he shared classified information
• The White House has brought in Elon Musk to help investigate the situation
• Trump announced new 25% tariff

• Marjorie Taylor Greene attacked NPR and PBS as "communist" and called for their defunding

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