Trump Now Stands Astride American Politics Like a Colossus
Scott McKay, The American Spectator
Trump’s speech detailed a staggering litany of accomplishments. He was funny, engaging, commanding, and upbeat. There was a spirit of optimism and joy in the room that you had to work not to feel. But they refused to feel it. Today’s Democrat Party filed for divorce from the rest of America Tuesday night. They no longer participate in our national life in any way beyond their own horrific, miserable, deviant politics. In comparison Trump is now a colossus standing over American politics. Trump’s agenda is now America’s agenda.

CBS, CNN Polls Find Strong Viewer Approval of Trump’s Address to Congress
Craig Bannister, MRCTV.org
CNN and CBS polls show strong approval of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress Wednesday among those who watched the speech. The CBS/YouGov poll of speech watchers found that fully three-fourths (76%) approve of Trump’s speech, including 58% who “strongly approve.” Regarding the content of the president’s speech, 63% say Trump spent “a lot of time” on issues they care about. Viewer reactions to the president’s speech were largely positive.

Social Security Administration Identifies $800M in Savings for Fiscal Year 2025
Eric Lendrum, American Greatness
The SSA has managed to identify at least $800 million in cost savings for the agency for the fiscal year 2025. Such savings at the SSA and other federal agencies have been credited to the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by billionaire Elon Musk. The primary purpose of DOGE is to reduce government spending that is determined to be wasteful, to fire federal employees whose jobs are deemed redundant, and to abolish entire agencies that are ultimately ruled as unnecessary by the Trump Administration.

Democrats double down on ignoring child with cancer at joint session
Kerry Pickett, Washington Times
A pair of Democrats doubled down Wednesday on their decision to avoid bipartisan celebrations at the joint session of Congress on Tuesday, particularly when President Trump recognized a 13-year-old boy who survived brain cancer. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas said there were “no bipartisan moments” during the address and that the country is looking at a “fascist takeover.” Also at the U.S. Capitol a day after the address, Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois said the American people saw only “theatrics” from Mr. Trump.

Bowser signals end of BLM Plaza after GOP push to axe funding
Jack Birle, Washington Examiner
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser suggested the city will be painting over Black Lives Matter Plaza after Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) proposed withholding federal funds to Washington if it is not renamed. Black Lives Matter Plaza, the two blocks of 16th Street was designated as such in June 2020 amid George Floyd protests. The plaza features the phrase “Black Lives Matter” written in yellow paint along the road. Washington will have a new mural project at the plaza for the district’s celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Conservative Group’s Ad Puts Trump On Mt Rushmore For ‘Remarkable’ Achievements In First Month
Daily Caller News Foundation (Ireland Owens), The Star News Network
The Heritage Foundation is launching an advertisement praising some of President Donald Trump’s accomplishments since he returned to the White House. The ad launched just hours ahead of Trump’s Tuesday evening address to a joint session of Congress, praised Trump for “doing what he said he would do,” and also shows an image of Trump’s face imposed on Mount Rushmore. The Heritage Foundation’s video also claims that Trump has “done more across more areas of American policy, culture and life,” than any other modern U.S. president.
 

Zelenskyy Surrenders to ‘Trump’s Strong Leadership’ on Ending War, Minerals Deal
Craig Bannister, MRCTV.org
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy now says he’s ready to follow President Donald Trump’s leadership to quickly craft an end to the Russia-Ukraine war – and to sign the minerals deal with the U.S. he rejected Friday. “My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts,” Pres. Zelenskyy announced on X.com Tuesday, the day after the U.S. stopped providing aid to his country’s fight against Russian aggression. “We are ready to work fast to end the war,” Zelenskyy wrote.