European Automaker Relocates Vehicle Production To Red State Amid Tariff Negotiations https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/eu...duction-to-alabama-due-to-trumps-tariffs-cmc/ Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it will be adding a new vehicle to its plant in Alabama in what is being viewed as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy. The German auto giant said it will be shifting production of the “core segment” vehicle at its plant near Tuscaloosa by 2027. Company executive did not provide additional details as to the specifics of the plan or which vehicle line will be relocated, though the plant primarily produces Mercedes-Benz SUVs.
Trump Orders Reopening Of Notorious Alcatraz Prison https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/new-trump-orders-reopening-of-notorious-alcatraz-prison-cmc/ President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will be directing the federal government to reopen and expand the notorious island prison of Alcatraz in California. “For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post titled “REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!”
DOGE Deactivates 500,000 Government-Issued Credit Cards https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/doge-deactivates-500k-government-issued-credit-cards-cmc/ The Department of Government Efficiency announced Wednesday that it had deactivated more than 500,000 government-issued credit cards as part of a rapidly-expanding audit that is expected to result in additional deactivations. “The program to audit unused/unneeded credit cards has been expanded to 32 agencies. After 10 weeks, more than 500K cards have been de-activated,” DOGE announced in an X post. The department noted that at the start of the audit, there were roughly 4.6 million active credit cards or accounts.
Supreme Court Deals Blow To Activist Judges In Unanimous Ruling https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/ju...ow-to-activist-judges-in-rare-8-0-ruling-cmc/ The Supreme Court unanimously decided on Thursday to limit environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects in a case that will have sweeping impacts on President Donald Trump’s energy agenda. In a move that will restrict power of federal judges, Thursday’s decision reduces the scope of reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to focus solely on immediate impacts. Under NEPA, federal agencies are required to study any potentially significant environmental consequences of federal permits for infrastructure projects. “NEPA does not allow courts, ‘under the guise of judicial review’ of agency compliance with NEPA, to delay or block agency projects based on the environmental effects of other projects separate from the project at hand,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in the court’s opinion.
Maxine Waters Forced To Fork Over Huge Fine https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/just-in-maxine-waters-forced-to-fork-over-huge-fine-micca/ The Federal Election Commission said the longtime congresswoman’s 2020 campaign committee, Citizens for Waters, violated a number of campaign finance laws in a batch of documents released last Friday. The FEC accused the group of “failing to accurately report receipts and disbursements in calendar year 2020,” “knowingly accepting excessive contributions,” and “making prohibited cash disbursements.” Waters’ campaign has agreed to pay a $68,000 fine and to “send its treasurer to a Commission-sponsored training program for political committees within one year of the effective date of this Agreement.”
Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Ruling In Key Case https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/just-in-supreme-court-issues-unanimous-ruling-in-key-case-micca/ The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision on Thursday involving an Ohio woman who alleges reverse discrimination. The decision could become a key victory in ongoing ideological wars against diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives. In a 9-0 decision that, believe it or not, was penned by left-leaning Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the highest court in the land ruled that Marlean Ames was not required to meet a “higher burden of proof to prove that she was discriminated against despite being part of a ‘majority’ group,” the New York Post said.
Anti-Trump Actor Faces Major Legal Trouble https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/anti-trump-actor-faces-major-legal-trouble-micca/ Oscar-winning actor and frontman for the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jared Leto, is being accused by a number of women who claim he pursued them for a sexual relationship while they were teenagers. Leto has a reputation for left-wing activism and supporting the Democratic Party. He’s now looking at claims of inappropriate behavior, manipulation, and inappropriate behavior while dating. These allegations go back over 10 years. So far, a total of 9 women have come forward.
Dems On Track To Lose Control Of Blue Stronghold In 2025 https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/just-in-dems-on-track-to-lose-control-of-blue-stronghold-in-2025/ The New Jersey Republican Party shared some news Monday that is guaranteed to leave Democrats feeling anxious about their grip on power in the state. A recent poll revealed that only 33 percent of New Jersey residents believe they are on the “right track” with Democrats in charge. According to the data, 54 percent feel they are on the “wrong track.” The post goes on to suggest that New Jersey is ready for major change, referring to gubernatorial polling signaling it could potentially flip red in upcoming elections. The 2025 race for New Jersey governor is exceptionally tight. Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill has 45 percent support, while Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli is close behind at 42 percent. Only 12 percent stated they haven’t decided on a candidate yet.