The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump apparently numb to federal waste as staff burns through taxpayer money
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Feb 26, 2026 
Gavin Newsom, California governor and national progressive leader, explains why he shifted tactics to expose Trump and MAGA narratives. He criticizes corporate and media capitulation. He warns about election interference risks, assesses potential successors like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio, and stresses state-level vigilance for election integrity.
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Trump's Long Speech Had Little Substance
- Jen Psaki argues Trump's long State of the Union lacked substantive policy and made little front-page impact despite its length.
- The New York Times buried coverage and viewership fell by about 4 million compared with last year, showing low public engagement.
Missing Epstein Files Raise Transparency Concerns
- Major missing material in the DOJ's Epstein files raises questions about withheld FBI interview notes tied to Trump allegations.
- Multiple outlets reported omitted interviews, including alleged sexual assault claims, and DOJ cited ongoing investigations as the reason.
Newsom's Late Night Call With Trump
- Gavin Newsom describes a late-night call with Trump where Trump mocked him and then federalized the National Guard.
- Newsom says 4,000 Guard and 700 active-duty Marines were deployed to militarize streets, prompting his strategic shift.
