Trump Blusters But Faces Setbacks at Home

Letters from an American

March 5, 2026

Trump’s erratic behavior and efforts to dictate to Iran and Israel, Trump suggests action against Cuba is pending, Supreme Court rules that companies are entitled to a refund of tariffs paid, Department of Justice backs away from demand that it investigate Joe Biden for using an autopen, National Capital Planning Commission puts of vote to approve Trump’s White House ballroom, Trump fires Kristi Noem, Noem refuses to back away from claims of domestic terrorism, Democrats dress down Noem for her handling of detentions and deportations, Democrats and Republicans call Noem out for poor management and corruption, Trump nominates Markwayne Mullin but he must be confirmed by the Senate.

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March 5, 2026

Trump’s erratic behavior and efforts to dictate to Iran and Israel, Trump suggests action against Cuba is pending, Supreme Court rules that companies are entitled to a refund of tariffs paid, Department of Justice backs away from demand that it investigate Joe Biden for using an autopen, National Capital Planning Commission puts of vote to approve Trump’s White House ballroom, Trump fires Kristi Noem, Noem refuses to back away from claims of domestic terrorism, Democrats dress down Noem for her handling of detentions and deportations, Democrats and Republicans call Noem out for poor management and corruption, Trump nominates Markwayne Mullin but he must be confirmed by the Senate.

Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-

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