President Donald Trump is losing the support of suburban Americans, polling reveals.
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Driving is easily one of the most dangerous tasks in our daily lives. And our own good driving is only half of the equation when it comes to staying safe on the road " the driving habits of those around us also play a pivotal role.
The United States will lift sanctions on Belarusian potash in the latest sign of a thaw between Washington and the isolated autocracy. John Coale, the U.S. special envoy for Belarus, met the country's authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko for talks in the Belarusian capital of Minsk on Friday and Saturday. A close ally of Russia, Minsk has faced Western isolation and sanctions for years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey, who oversees military operations in Latin America, retired Friday as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region. He handed over command one year into a posting that typically lasts three to four years, transferring duties to his top military deputy during a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters near Miami.
Another view ...
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
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... Fighting raged Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after U.S. President Donald Trump, acting as a mediator, declared that he had won agreement from both countries for a new ceasefire.
Thai officials said they did not agree to a ceasefire. Cambodia has not commented directly on Trump's claim, but its defense ministry said Thai jets carried out airstrikes Saturday morning.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Saturday that some of Trump's remarks didn't "reflect an accurate understanding of the situation."
He said Trump's characterization of a land mine explosion that wounded Thai soldiers as a "roadside accident" was inaccurate, and did not reflect Thailand's position that it was a deliberate act of aggression.
Sihasak said that Trump's willingness to credit what may be "information from sources that deliberately distorted the facts" instead of believing Thailand hurt the feelings of the Thai people "because we consider ourselves -- we are proud, in fact -- to be the oldest treaty ally of the United States in the region." ...
Dick Van Dγke Credits His Longevity to One Habit, And It's Backed by Science
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... Dick Van Dγke, the legendary American actor and comedian who starred in classics such as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, turns 100 on December 13. The beloved actor credits his remarkable longevity to his positive outlook and never getting angry.
While longevity of course comes down to many factors - including genetics and lifestyle - there is some truth to Van Dyke's claims.
Numerous studies have shown that keeping stress levels low and maintaining a positive, optimistic outlook are correlated with longevity. ...
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U.S. credit card debt hits all-time high, poses warning for holiday shoppers
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... The holidays are supposed to be fun and festive, but it's also a source of stress with unexpected expenses. This year, many of us are heading into the holiday season carrying more credit card debt than ever before.
According to a new study from Lending Tree, Americans' total credit card debt is now at a record $1.23T as of the third quarter of this year. That's a 6% increase from last year.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants say 79% of shoppers will use a credit card to knock out their holiday shopping, but 52% don't expect to pay the bill in full when it arrives.
25% of Americans set a holiday budget, but most don't stick to it. If you're already behind on bills, you might want to take a step back and focus on prioritizing your list. That means making your minimum payments, not adding on additional debt, and paying down your highest balances that have the highest interest rates. ...
From the cited article ...
... Despite Democrats consistent criticisms and outrage at Trump and his administration, many are hesitant about pursuing impeachment of the president, as previous impeachments are viewed by many as having backfired. ...
Backfired?
That seems to be what those Democrats need to explain.
And the explanations should be in the context of why the Congressional Democrats are viewed so lowly by their constituents.
Oops, things seemed to have changed since I last looked ...
2026 Generic Congressional Vote
www.realclearpolling.com
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RCP Average 11/5 - 12/8
Democrats: 45.6
Republicans: 41.9
Democrats: +3.7
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But that does not represent the opinion of the Democrats currently in Congress ...
For example ...
Chuck Schumer: Favorable/Unfavorable
www.realclearpolling.com
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RCP Average 10/1 - 12/4
Favorable: 27.7
Unfavorable: 50.3
Spread: -22.6
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That's a leader of the Democrats in Congress, and his approval rating is worse than Pres Trump's approval rating.
Call - I Don't Wanna (1987)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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I ain't here to hold you when you cry
I ain't here to hold your shaky hand
I ain't here to look you in the eye
Or beg for you to understand
I ain't gonna walk you thru your dreams
Walk you thru this life that we all know
I ain't here to listen while you speak
I ain't here to heal your broken soul
Am I here at all?
I ain't here to tell you what you need
I ain't gonna take a noble stand
I ain't here to look you in the eye
Or beg for you to understand
I can only tell you what I've seen
I can only tell you how it felt
When my heart was crushed so bad inside
Till I felt the hatred slowly melt
I don't wanna
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Powerful song ...
Trump's No-Flip Coin Toss at Army-Navy Game Stuns Internet: Looked Like a Space Alien Wholly Unfamiliar With the Concept'
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