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Power Struggles and Political Chaos Under Trump

USASaturday, January 17, 2026
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The Justice Department under Trump's leadership has been a hot mess lately. It's like a reality TV show, but with more legal trouble and less drama that makes sense.

Federal Reserve Chair Under Investigation

The Federal Reserve chair, Jay Powell, is under investigation. Why? Because Trump wants lower interest rates, and Powell isn't playing along fast enough. The White House tries to act like they're not involved, but everyone knows Trump has been pressuring Powell for ages.

Democratic Lawmakers in Hot Water

Democratic lawmakers posted a video telling troops to ignore illegal orders, and now they're being investigated. Trump called their video "seditious." Meanwhile, prosecutors are resigning because they're being pushed to investigate the widow of a woman killed by ICE instead of looking into the killing itself. It's like the DOJ is more interested in making Trump happy than doing its job.

Trump's Frustration with Attorney General Pam Bondi

Trump is also frustrated with Attorney General Pam Bondi. He wants her to go after his enemies more aggressively. He even berated U. S. attorneys in a photo op, calling them "weak" and saying they're not moving fast enough to prosecute his targets. It's like Trump is running a vendetta machine, and the DOJ is just along for the ride.

Senate Drama and Greenland Threats

Over in the Senate, things aren't much better. Senator Thom Tillis is pushing back against Trump's threats against the Federal Reserve. He's even threatening to block Trump's Fed nominees until the Powell matter is resolved. But Tillis is also blaming bad advice for Trump's dumb decisions, like trying to annex Greenland. It's like he's forgetting that Trump is the one making these calls, not his advisers.

Chaos with Allies

Meanwhile, Trump is causing chaos with our allies. He's threatening tariffs if countries don't go along with his Greenland plans. Europe is even sending troops to Greenland to support Denmark against American aggression. And Canada's prime minister is calling China a more "predictable" trading partner than the U. S. It's like Trump is turning our friends into our foes.

Alaska's Senate Race

In Alaska, former Rep. Mary Peltola is running for Senate. She's giving Democrats a fighting chance in a red state. But winning the Senate is a long shot, and it would take a major wave in Democrats' favor.

Lindsey Graham's Push for Intervention

Senator Lindsey Graham is also making waves. He's been pushing for U. S. intervention in Iran, but Trump seems to be backing off. It's like Graham is stuck in a loop, always ready to bomb someone.

Republican Mutiny in the Senate

And let's not forget the Republican mutiny in the Senate. Five Republicans joined Democrats to advance a war powers resolution on Venezuela, but Trump pressured them to back off. It's like Trump is playing a game of political chess, and everyone else is just trying to keep up.

Protecting Trump's Ego

Finally, there's the story of TJ Sabula, a Ford factory worker who shouted "Pedophile protector!" at Trump during a factory visit. He was suspended. It's like Trump's team is more interested in protecting his ego than anything else.

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