Ed Baxter Newsteria

Tesla is no longer the globe’s number one EV maker. China’s BYD has the crown. It is due to multiple factors. Trump environmental policies have really hurt. No need to throw a Tesla Pity Party.

The Trump administration has quietly relinquished control of troops in California in a major victory for Governor Newsom. It goes back to a lower court. Newsom calls it a victory over Trump and his occult cabinet.

Huge investigation into fraud in Somali community pre schools. There are threats of stripped citizenship and deportation. The politics between President Trump and Rep Ilan Omar is involved as well. Lots of questions.

President Trump is ending the year meeting with leaders involved in wars. He wants to be the peace president. Meanwhile AP has checked the facts on his saying he has ended 8 wars and found the claim untrue.

Ron Desantis has become a major fighter against uncontrolled AI development. It puts him at odds with Donald Trump and the huge AI developers. He argues it hurts communities and threatens jobs. Trump says it is necessary for economic development.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has a very interesting decision this year if he wants to be President. Should he raise taxes on the wealthy to fill budget hole caused by federal money cuts? He has rejected them in the past.

ICE is buying $300 million in new surveillance technology to track Americans. It says for immigration issues, but it sets up the ability to track and follow all US citizens. Does this track more toward autocracy or not?

The Trump administration’s effort to send troops into Chicago has been rejected by a federal judge. As well the Supreme Court has rejected the effort to punish states with sanctuary cities. And another million Epstein files found?

The second release of Epstein files details emails from law enforcement of potential crimes. Names include Epstein and Trump. While no ties to Trump illegal activity, it starts to paint a very dark picture, if true. This goes through it.

The Trump administration has halted production of east coast wind farms. It says security concerns. Wind proponents say the projects have been carefully vetted and reviewed. How badly will this damage the alternative energy initiative?

The US is escalating the seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers. President Trump says he will also not rule out an invasion. Is the US ready for war and what are the President’s motivations?

The first official release of Epstein files does not focus on Trump, but on Clinton. Further information will come in the form of a drip drip. Is this just an attempt at deflection from Trump? Will there be more on Trump or Clinton?

Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has testified behind closed congressional doors about his investigation into the January 6 riots. He wants to testify in public. Could the Trump retribution effort backfire?

A New York Times investigation reports the Trump/Epstein relationship was much closer than Trump has admitted, although it says there are no reports of Trump illegal activity. Its sources say the two used women like currency through ego and dominance. Troubling?

More defections in the GOP caucus on getting a vote on health care subsidies. And Congressman Tim Roy, in frustration, says maybe voters should vote all of them out. Is this the quintessential do nothing Congress?

Defense Secretary Hegseth says he will not release the second attack video to the full Congress or the public. Congressional members who have seen it say it does not contain top secret information.

President Trump is getting blowback for his comments about Rob Reiner just hours have he was allegedly murdered. Trump says Reiner was murdered because of his comments about him. Blowback from both parties.

Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado says she would welcome a US blockade of waters surrounding Venezuela. She says it would hurt dictators around the world. What will the Trump administration do?

Two US soldiers and an interpreter have been killed in Syria. President Trump says ISIS. He vows retaliation. What kind and how strong should it be?

Release of new photos show Epstein connections with some powerful men including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. One photo shows images of “Trump condoms” for sale. None shows illegal activity.

The Senate has failed to advance both the GOP and Democratic health care plans. ACA subsidies are due to expire the end of the year. Who is to blame? Trump economy polling is down.

A friend of mine says “ignore Trump”. She is obviously not a fan. But there are a dozen stories out there today that should not be ignore whether you are a Trump believer or not. Is the republic at stake?

The New York Catholic Archdiocese says it is working toward a settlement with victims of sexual abuse by priests. Is it time for the Vatican to change policy to allow priests to enter into relationships and marriage to prevent further abuse?

Paramount says it will challenge the Netfilx deal with Warner. Paramount is owned by the Ellison family with close ties to the President. Trump says he will be involved in regulation of the Netflix deal. Conflicts?

Is US health policy going to trend toward what has been thought as fringe medicine. RFK Jr. is gaining more and more traction in change. Let’s try to understand what it means.