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“They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart,” Trump, 79, said of why he takes a larger dose. “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended, blaming that for the visible hand bruis...
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January 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
“They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart,” Trump, 79, said of why he takes a larger dose. “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
What's new in California.
California rolls out sweeping new laws for 2026, from cellphone limits in schools to a ban on cat declawing
A slew of new laws in California have gone into effect, including a ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks, cuts to the cost of insulin and a requirement for landlords to provide refrigerators.
www.latimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
What's new in California.
However, Trump’s order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those goods, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities.
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM
However, Trump’s order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those goods, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities.
Some things to smile about.
Good news: Behind the scenes of some of the most uplifting stories of 2025
Journalists with The Associated Press have captured some of 2025's most uplifting stories amid global challenges.
apnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Some things to smile about.
Why Republican lawmakers rejected a transparent public hearing, which would have aired damaging evidence and devastating testimony. It also would have raised a critical question and provided the answer. Would the mob have stormed the U.S. Capitol without Trump's grievance-filled rant?
Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Why Republican lawmakers rejected a transparent public hearing, which would have aired damaging evidence and devastating testimony. It also would have raised a critical question and provided the answer. Would the mob have stormed the U.S. Capitol without Trump's grievance-filled rant?
The change affects a diverse cross-section of Americans who don’t get their health insurance from an employer and don’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare — a group that includes many self-employed workers, small business owners, farmers and ranchers.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
apnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The change affects a diverse cross-section of Americans who don’t get their health insurance from an employer and don’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare — a group that includes many self-employed workers, small business owners, farmers and ranchers.
(Free access) As Americans pay the price, you can't say Trump hasn't been transparent as he has used the White House to enrich himself, his family and his cronies (both foreign and domestic). He even congratulated himself on Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GET RICH, RICHER THAN EVER BEFORE.”
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches (Gift Article)
The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
(Free access) As Americans pay the price, you can't say Trump hasn't been transparent as he has used the White House to enrich himself, his family and his cronies (both foreign and domestic). He even congratulated himself on Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GET RICH, RICHER THAN EVER BEFORE.”
BREAKING SATIRE NEWS!
Trump Cuts Ticket Prices at Kennedy Center 5000%
Trump announced the discount while wearing a sandwich board outside the venue.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
BREAKING SATIRE NEWS!
When democracy dies. Max Pechstein’s “Fischerfrauen” (1920). Pechstein was among the first artists persecuted by the Nazis. He was declared a “degenerate” artist, expelled from all academic institutions and prohibited to paint. More than 300 of his paintings were removed from German museums.
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
When democracy dies. Max Pechstein’s “Fischerfrauen” (1920). Pechstein was among the first artists persecuted by the Nazis. He was declared a “degenerate” artist, expelled from all academic institutions and prohibited to paint. More than 300 of his paintings were removed from German museums.
How was your last night? John Currin’s “Pistachio” (2016).
January 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM
How was your last night? John Currin’s “Pistachio” (2016).
Unwanted attention?
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Unwanted attention?
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez doesn’t pull his punches in lamenting the direction of the country under Trump’s leadership.
January 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez doesn’t pull his punches in lamenting the direction of the country under Trump’s leadership.
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich notes there is no covering up the measles epidemic that is ringing in the new year.
January 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich notes there is no covering up the measles epidemic that is ringing in the new year.
A $100 million campaign and $50,000 bonuses targeting recruits who are military enthusiasts, guns-rights advocates and who attend UFC fights.
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.
wapo.st
December 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A $100 million campaign and $50,000 bonuses targeting recruits who are military enthusiasts, guns-rights advocates and who attend UFC fights.
(Free access) With anti-vaxxer HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. citing "personal choice" in rolling back government vaccine policies, here's an excellent guide to assist parents in making a responsible personal choice to protect their children.
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Take a look to see what the kindergarten measles vaccination rates are in your area.
wapo.st
December 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
(Free access) With anti-vaxxer HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. citing "personal choice" in rolling back government vaccine policies, here's an excellent guide to assist parents in making a responsible personal choice to protect their children.
What comes next may determine whether Zohran Mamdani will be viewed as the catalyst for a new era or as a failed idealist. However, there is a caveat. Keep in mind that in this world of polarized politics, Trump's base has not deserted him even as he fails to deliver on his campaign promises.
For Zohran Mamdani, a Crowning Moment, With Challenges Looming
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What comes next may determine whether Zohran Mamdani will be viewed as the catalyst for a new era or as a failed idealist. However, there is a caveat. Keep in mind that in this world of polarized politics, Trump's base has not deserted him even as he fails to deliver on his campaign promises.
Had any troubling dreams lately?
How Dreams Change Under Authoritarianism
When the Nazis came to power, the writer Charlotte Beradt began collecting people’s dreams. The resulting book uncovered the effects the regime had on the collective unconscious.
www.newyorker.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Had any troubling dreams lately?
Ring in the new year with photographer Marjory Collins’ “Bleeker Street, New Year's Day" (Manhattan, New York, 1943).
December 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ring in the new year with photographer Marjory Collins’ “Bleeker Street, New Year's Day" (Manhattan, New York, 1943).
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Giorgi Navana: It seems that the years-long efforts of Reagan and his predecessors to dismantle the “evil empire” may have been in vain. Trump now appears to be doing everything possible to push Ukraine — or parts of it — back under Russia’s iron grip.
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Giorgi Navana: It seems that the years-long efforts of Reagan and his predecessors to dismantle the “evil empire” may have been in vain. Trump now appears to be doing everything possible to push Ukraine — or parts of it — back under Russia’s iron grip.
Austrian editorial cartoonist Marian Kamensky responds to Trump’s anger after learning that Ukrainian drones targeted one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences.
December 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Austrian editorial cartoonist Marian Kamensky responds to Trump’s anger after learning that Ukrainian drones targeted one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences.
Jordanian editorial cartoonist Omar Al Abdallat weighs in on the grave challenge faced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — a Putin-Trump alliance that appears dedicated to eviscerating his country.
December 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Jordanian editorial cartoonist Omar Al Abdallat weighs in on the grave challenge faced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — a Putin-Trump alliance that appears dedicated to eviscerating his country.
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich doesn’t pull his punches.
December 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich doesn’t pull his punches.
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez takes exception to Trump’s bizarre claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the country he invaded and is bombing, Ukraine, to be successful.
December 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez takes exception to Trump’s bizarre claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the country he invaded and is bombing, Ukraine, to be successful.
(Free access) Putin may have Trump's ear, but not that of his fellow Russians. “I would never have signed a contract if I’d known what it’s like out there. Our television is lying to us,” said Fyodor, a young soldier from Siberia who was badly wounded in Ukraine.
As Russia’s war grinds on, its society is fraying
The Kremlin paints a picture of a society united by war, but underneath, frustration is festering as all avenues of creativity and dissent or controlled or blocked.
wapo.st
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
(Free access) Putin may have Trump's ear, but not that of his fellow Russians. “I would never have signed a contract if I’d known what it’s like out there. Our television is lying to us,” said Fyodor, a young soldier from Siberia who was badly wounded in Ukraine.
Research has shown that folic acid can reduce birth defects by up to 70%. That’s why it’s found in prenatal vitamins. But because women may not find out they are pregnant for weeks or months, public health has long recommended that folic acid also be added to staple foods.
A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient starting Jan. 1
Starting in 2025, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.
www.latimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Research has shown that folic acid can reduce birth defects by up to 70%. That’s why it’s found in prenatal vitamins. But because women may not find out they are pregnant for weeks or months, public health has long recommended that folic acid also be added to staple foods.