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Full summary and fact-check: wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump…

TRUMP AND JAPAN PM TAKAICHI DISCUSS IRAN MILITARY CAMPAIGN, U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE, TRADE, AND ENERGY AT WHITE HOUSE BILATERAL MEETING. President Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on March 19, 2026, for a bilateral meeting that ranged across some of the most consequential issues in U.S.-Japan relations and global security. The two leaders addressed the ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran - which Trump described as substantially ahead of schedule - Japan's acute vulnerability to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, defense cooperation and arms purchases, trade and energy deals (including Alaskan oil and gas), rare earth minerals, and economic security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined the meeting and fielded press questions, with Bessent confirming reports of defections within the Iranian regime and Hegseth reporting that Iranian missile launches and drone attacks are down more than 90 percent since the start of U.S. operations. Trump also made news on two domestic fronts: he confirmed he personally told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to attack Iranian oil and gas fields, and he delivered an extended, sharp attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him incompetent and dishonest in connection with a costly renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters.

Beckerman, Gal. "Trump's Face Is All Over D.C." The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026, theatlantic.com/culture/2026/0…

TRUMP'S FACE IS ALL OVER D.C. One-Sentence Summary: Gal Beckerman argues that the widespread display of Donald Trump's portrait and name across federal buildings in Washington, D.C., resembles both a continuation of Trump's personal branding and a tactic historically associated with authoritarian political imagery. Article Summary: In Washington, D.C., large images of President Donald Trump have begun appearing prominently on federal buildings, including the Department of Labor and the Department of Justice, creating a striking visual presence throughout the capital. One particularly large portrait hangs down the front of the Department of Labor building, while another can be seen near the Justice Department. The photograph used for these displays shows Trump with an ambiguous expression -- somewhere between a scowl and a sly smile -- and, when enlarged, the image appears to watch pedestrians moving through the city. The banners are part of a broader rollout that also places Trump's name alongside or in front of the names of prominent institutions such as the Kennedy Center and the Institute of Peace. Beckerman frames this phenomenon as an extension of Trump's longstanding emphasis on personal branding, previously seen in ventures like Trump Steaks and Trump University. In this case, however, the brand is attached to federal institutions that Trump does not own, such as the Department of Agriculture. One example was a 31-foot banner hung temporarily on the USDA building beside a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the department's founder. The display included the slogan "Growing America Since 1862" and reportedly cost taxpayers $16,400. The article suggests that this proliferation of imagery may partly compensate for Trump's name disappearing from some New York City properties, including skating rinks, a golf course, and other sites that once bore his brand. But Beckerman argues that the phenomenon also reflects a broader pattern common among authoritarian leaders. Historically, figures such as Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong filled public spaces with their images, using portraits to project authority, reverence, and omnipresence. In the Soviet Union, for example, Stalin's portrait appeared everywhere from public squares to dormitory rooms, sometimes treated with near-religious respect. Students reportedly turned posters toward the wall before speaking candidly about wartime experiences, illustrating the psychological power of the leader's image. According to Beckerman, such imagery personalizes the state by tying government authority to the figure of a single leader. The repeated display of the leader's face encourages citizens to develop an emotional relationship with that figure while simultaneously reinforcing the perception that the leader is constantly watching. Mao's massive portrait overlooking Tiananmen Square exemplifies this dynamic: the ambiguous expression can appear both benevolent and threatening. Beyond fear or adulation, Beckerman argues that repetition itself is central. In marketing, constant exposure to a brand can make it feel natural and inevitable. Similarly, the persistent visibility of a leader's image may normalize that leader's dominance, making it difficult to imagine alternative political figures. By saturating the public landscape with Trump's face and name, the displays potentially transform his presence into something that feels permanent and inseparable from the institutions of government.

The best parts of this very good @60Minutes segment have gotta be when @cpgrabow tells @LesleyRStahl a few basic Jones Act absurdities, and she repeatedly gasps "NO!" in disbelief - truly shocked that a century-old US law could be so dumb and counterproductive. Sadly, yes.

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