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SubTopikal: An account dedicated to fact-driven analysis of the news. We go beyond the headlines to find the real connections, using research and a bit of humor. This isn't a conspiracy account—just an honest look at the bigger picture.
Illston Puts the Brakes on Trump's Petty Firings

A federal judge just halted the Trump administration's controversial shutdown layoffs, delivering a critical win for thousands of federal employees.

https://subtopikal.com/illston-puts-the-brakes-on-trumps-petty-firings/
October 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Trump's Debt Double-Down: A Bureaucratic Betrayal

Trump’s CFPB is reversing patient protections, allowing medical debt to cripple credit scores and blocking states from offering relief.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-debt-double-down-a-bureaucratic-betrayal/
October 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Grandma's Got a New Gadget: The Real Screen Addicts

Our elders are the real screen addicts. Excessive phone use impacts mental, physical, and cognitive health, a growing concern demanding attention.

https://subtopikal.com/grandmas-got-a-new-gadget-the-real-screen-addicts/
October 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Peace? Not So Fast: Gaza's Endless Cycle of Deception

Ceasefires in Gaza unravel with alarming speed, revealing a cycle of violence, humanitarian catastrophe, and disturbing proposals for “voluntary migration.”

https://subtopikal.com/peace-not-so-fast-gazas-endless-cycle-of-deception/
October 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
When Your Hype Man Gets Crickets: Hegseth's Quantico Flop

Pete Hegseth's hype speech to U.S. military leaders at Quantico met deafening, awkward silence after bizarre jokes. A stark lesson in audience respect.

https://subtopikal.com/when-your-hype-man-gets-crickets-hegseths-quantico-flop/
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Trump's Urban Force: A Federal Hostile Takeover

Trump's vow to send 'more than the National Guard' to U.S. cities signals alarming federal overreach and sparks profound constitutional debate.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-urban-force-a-federal-hostile-takeover/
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Billionaire's 'Patriotism' Pays Troops: A Shady Deal?

A $130 million 'anonymous' donation paid U.S. troops during a shutdown, but records reveal the donor's deep ties to President Trump.

https://subtopikal.com/billionaires-patriotism-pays-troops-a-shady-deal/
October 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump's Grand Exit: Shutdown? What Shutdown?

President Trump departs for Asia amidst a government shutdown, leaving a stalled Congress and critical healthcare funding issues unresolved.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-grand-exit-shutdown-what-shutdown/
October 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
US Bombers Buzz Venezuela: A 'Training Exercise'?

US supersonic B-1 bombers flew near Venezuela, sparking speculation about intentions amidst a military buildup and strikes off its coast. Is it training or a power play?

https://subtopikal.com/us-bombers-buzz-venezuela-a-training-exercise/
October 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Gosar's Insurrection Playbook: Pardons and Planning

Rep. Paul Gosar allegedly helped plan the January 6th events, offering protest organizers blanket pardons and later seeking one for himself.

https://subtopikal.com/gosars-insurrection-playbook-pardons-and-planning/
October 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Trump's Caribbean Shenanigans: A War of Words (and Missiles)?

Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela with military threats and a significant Caribbean buildup, sparking regional tensions and war fears.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-caribbean-shenanigans-a-war-of-words-and-missiles/
October 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hegseth Silences Military: Congress Fumes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new policy restricting military communication with Congress sparks outrage and constitutional concerns.

https://subtopikal.com/hegseth-silences-military-congress-fumes/
October 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Bless Her Heart: Johnson's Dismissal of Greene

Speaker Johnson's dismissive response to Rep. Greene's GOP health plan critique highlights internal party divisions and policy voids.

https://subtopikal.com/bless-her-heart-johnsons-dismissal-of-greene/
October 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Senate Alarm Bells: Merkley's Authoritarian Omen

Senator Jeff Merkley concludes a marathon Senate floor speech, urgently warning of the Trump administration's authoritarian trajectory.

https://subtopikal.com/senate-alarm-bells-merkleys-authoritarian-omen/
October 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
GOP's Shutdown Standoff: A New Capitulation?

As the government shutdown persists, Republicans, deeply divided, float surprising funding extension plans, revealing their strategic disarray.

https://subtopikal.com/gops-shutdown-standoff-a-new-capitulation/
October 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Trump's Hunger Games: Starving Out America's Poor

Trump's White House refuses to release $5 billion in approved SNAP emergency funds, threatening food aid for 42 million Americans this November amidst shutdown fears.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-hunger-games-starving-out-americas-poor/
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Trump's Pardoned Pal: Threatening a Leader, Free on Bail

A Trump-pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, Christopher Moynihan, arrested for threatening House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, has reportedly been released on bail.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-pardoned-pal-threatening-a-leader-free-on-bail/
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Marc Elias: Lawfare's Left-Wing Heavy Hitter

Marc Elias, the powerhouse lawyer behind Democracy Docket, leads the charge in election litigation. Discover his strategy, controversies, and impact on voting rights.

https://subtopikal.com/marc-elias-lawfares-left-wing-heavy-hitter/
October 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Bovino's Blunder: Tear Gas, Defiance, and a Judge's Ire

A federal judge orders Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to court after he allegedly tear-gassed a Chicago crowd, violating a direct order.

https://subtopikal.com/bovinos-blunder-tear-gas-defiance-and-a-judges-ire/
October 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Orbán's Oil Play: Sanctions? What Sanctions?

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán is openly seeking methods to bypass new US sanctions on Russian oil, challenging Western unity and revealing critical energy dependencies.

https://subtopikal.com/orbans-oil-play-sanctions-what-sanctions/
October 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Trump's Prosecutor Gagged: A PR Disaster Unfolds

New York AG Letitia James fights back against a Trump-appointed prosecutor, seeking dismissal and a gag order over media contact.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-prosecutor-gagged-a-pr-disaster-unfolds/
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Trump's Tariffs? Canada's New Friends Are in Asia!

Canada seeks new trade deals with Southeast Asia and stronger ties with China, diversifying its economy due to Trump's tariffs.

https://subtopikal.com/trumps-tariffs-canadas-new-friends-are-in-asia/
October 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Alamo Skirmish: 'Woke' President Gets the Boot

Alamo's president out. Texas leaders deemed Indigenous Peoples' Day recognition 'woke,' fueling debate on historical narratives at the iconic landmark.

https://subtopikal.com/the-alamo-skirmish-woke-president-gets-the-boot/
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Government Shutdown: Another Day, Another Dollar (Not)

Government shutdowns are back, leaving 750,000 federal workers, including Department of Labor employees, without paychecks. It's a mess.

https://subtopikal.com/government-shutdown-another-day-another-dollar-not/
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Delhi's Diwali: A Breath of... Hazardous Air

New Delhi's air quality takes a severe hit during Diwali 2025, with hazardous smog and 'very poor' AQI levels despite firecracker restrictions.

https://subtopikal.com/delhis-diwali-a-breath-of-hazardous-air/
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM