Trump's trade policy is its lack of coherence and consistency, characterized as an "improvised one-man show, Trade War." The analysis highlights several key indicators of this disorganization: Trump simultaneously advocates for "protecting American industry" (protectionism) and "opening foreign markets to American goods" (open trade), which are "fundamentally in conflict." "Exactly what tariffs will be imposed, and on what nations, and on what timeline, changes on an almost daily basis."

The legal landscape is marked by the ongoing challenge to Donald Trump's Executive Order (XO) denying citizenship to certain U.S.-born individuals, centered on the principle of birthright citizenship. Following the Supreme Court's guidance, the ACLU successfully amended its federal suit in New Hampshire to "certify a class of children and their parents that would be affected by the XO."

House Republicans are privately concerned about the upcoming midterm elections due to historical trends against the controlling party, Trump's unpopularity, and the BBB's (presumably "Build Back Better") unpopularity. To counter this, they are attempting to redraw congressional districts in select states.

The Epstein Files: White House Cover-Up and MAGA Base ConcernsThe handling of information related to Jeffrey Epstein's case by the White House is fueling conspiracy theories and raising questions, particularly among the MAGA base.

The IRS's revocation of the rule stripping tax-exempt status from churches that endorse political candidates is framed as a "double-edged sword" for religious institutions, particularly evangelicals, with significant long-term risks.