The Daily Herold: Feb. 12, 2025 – Trump’s Power Plays and Deep State Stalling

Jon Herold breaks down the latest political maneuvering as Trump tightens his grip on Washington, forcing a Supreme Court showdown over presidential authority. The deep state is scrambling as activist judges try (and fail) to block Trump’s spending freezes, firings, and executive orders. Meanwhile, Trump’s high-stakes call with Putin signals major shifts in Ukraine, with territorial swaps now on the table and NATO membership for Ukraine fading fast.

Back in D.C., USAID corruption is being exposed at record speed, but that hasn’t stopped fired government watchdogs from suing to get their jobs back. The House Oversight Committee's new task force on declassification is making big promises about JFK files, Epstein’s client list, and 9/11 records, but will they actually deliver, or is this just another limited hangout?

With legal battles, intelligence shake-ups, and Trump’s government efficiency overhaul in full swing, the swamp is running out of moves.

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