The 7 MAGA rift; California congressional map; frog apocalypse; robot face-plant; and more
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Nov 14, 2025 A rift is brewing among MAGA leaders as they push back against Trump's recent comments on foreign workers. The Justice Department is suing over California’s new congressional map, citing racial gerrymandering concerns. In financial news, a survey reveals many Americans are choosing to limit family size due to rising living costs. Fascinating research links the decline of frog populations to increased malaria cases. And a stunning study shows that listening to music daily could decrease dementia risk by 39%. Meanwhile, a humanoid robot's debut took a comical turn with a fall at a Moscow event.
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MAGA Rift Exposes Limits Of Trump's Control
- President Trump faces tangible pushback from core MAGA figures over comments and policy moves, revealing cracks in his control of the movement.
- The disputes span immigration rhetoric, the Epstein files, and clashes with allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
DOJ Challenges California Map Unevenly
- The DOJ sued to block California's new congressional map, alleging racial gerrymandering despite maps favoring Republicans elsewhere avoiding similar scrutiny.
- The move highlights uneven federal intervention in redistricting battles across states.
Plaques About Black Soldiers Were Removed
- A visitor center at the Netherlands American Cemetery removed two plaques honoring Black World War II soldiers, angering families and the Dutch.
- The removal echoes U.S. incidents where displays about slavery and minorities were taken down from federal sites.