With the Trump administration openly defying a Supreme Court order, deporting migrant workers without due process, and threatening to do the same to American citizens—there’s no denying that things are very bad right now.

WHAT’S GOING ON: At the same time as his assault on the rule of law, Trump is also waging war against the economic status quo—but in a clumsy, ham-handed manner.

And even though he partially retreated, both on tariffs and now China, Trump’s incompetence has rattled the market’s confidence in the American financial system.

As the New Republic aptly put it, Trump seems hell-bent on destroying our economy.

WHAT IT MEANS: All of this economic chaos on a macro level means higher prices on a micro level for consumers.

Perhaps even worse in such a materialistic society, some businesses are warning that Trump’s disastrous trade policies will lead to empty shelves.

BIG PICTURE: All of this could spell disaster for Trump and his fellow Republicans in the 2026 midterms.

And don’t forget, the economy is what got Trump elected.

YES, AND: Despite the fact the economy always does better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, voters trusted Trump to handle the economy better than Kamala by 9 whole points.

And while Democrats won’t have the numbers to impeach and remove Trump, controlling the House will give Democrats major leverage in stopping Trump’s fascist agenda—on trade, immigration, due process, and everything else.

That means Trump’s own stupidity just might be the thing that saves us.

Do you agree with Andrew’s take above? Will Donald Trump’s stupidity save American Democracy? Tell us why after you vote!

TUESDAY’S QUESTION Following the death of Pope Francis, we asked how do you think he will be remembered? Overwhelmingly you thought he was a true inspiration.

READERS WRITE: Jack wrote, “He was a breath of fresh air and an inspiration for the world. He reflected the word of Jesus Christ.”

Karen wrote, “I felt closer to Pope Francis than any other pope in my lifetime. He was truly moral and a person of deep compassion. He understood the times that we live in and he wasn’t stuck in black-and-white scenarios. He understood that our purpose here is not to control others, but to show them love through our actions.”

However, Margie voiced the concern of many, “Sexual assaults in the church was not dealt with seriously enough.”

GO DEEPER: Will the next pope be as progressive as Francis?

There’s a lot of BS out there. Here’s what’s actually important—and why.

Why it matters: Medicaid is the nation’s single largest health insurance provider, covering roughly 1 of every 4 Americans. And now, in the middle of a self-inflicted economic crisis, Trump and Republicans want to cut our healthcare to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. But the cost we will pay for that tax cut will come in the form of thousands of lives. Full story from the Center for American Progress.

Why it matters: Americans love to see rich people miserable (think Real Housewives, The White Lotus), and it’s even better when those miserable rich people are fascists. Of course, the stakes are much higher, but knowing how incompetent these people are gives us hope that they can’t do too much damage. Full story from the Associated Press.

Why it matters: If the Russians do have something on Donald (which was never conclusively proved otherwise), they sure are getting their money’s worth. Trump’s latest “peace plan” lets Russia keep all the land it’s illegally stolen from Ukraine, and gives Ukraine no written assurance of U.S. security help. Full story from The Telegraph (a U.K. paper).

On Tuesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan for the FDA to "phase out" eight artificial food dyes.

But what Kennedy actually unveiled was a toothless, optics-driven play.

For nearly 60 years, 60 Minutes has been an institution of American journalism—fearlessly pursuing truth, righting wrongs, and asking questions no one else dared.

SOME BACKGROUND: 60 Minutes is owned and operated by the entertainment behemoth Paramount—which is controlled by another idiot nepo baby, Shari Redstone.

Since then, (already super-wealthy) Shari has been angling to sell the company and cash in on her inheritance.

BUT BUT BUT: That deal is currently under review by the now Trump-controlled Federal Communications Commission—which could block the merger and cost Shari a $400 million break-up fee.

WHY TRUMP HATES 60: Of course, Trump hates any media outlet that dares question the alternative facts universe he’s created, and 60 Minutes never toed the line.

Not to mention, Trump famously stormed out an interview with Lesley Stahl in 2020, claiming it was “nasty” and unfair.

CAPITALIST COWARDICE: Rather than standing up for what’s right and fighting Trump, Shari Redstone has decided to enter mediation with him, meaning she will most likely pay a big sum of cash to Trump to make the lawsuit go away—just like ABC did.

It’s gotten so bad that the show’s executive producer—only the third in its storied run—resigned in protest Tuesday while fighting back tears.

WHAT IT MEANS: Trump is attacking anything and everything that could possibly curb his power—including a free press.

Unlike Shari Redstone, we’ll never sell you out for Trump or a big bucket of cash.

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