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fromwww.twincities.com
5 hours ago

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

The Justice Department released additional Jeffrey Epstein files containing uncorroborated accusations against President Trump that were mistakenly withheld during an earlier review due to incorrect coding as duplicative.
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fromAxios
3 hours ago

How the ice finally broke under Kristi Noem

DHS Secretary Noem faces mounting scrutiny over misuse of deportation funds for luxury aircraft, self-promotion, and alleged misconduct, leading to congressional hearings and potential removal from office.
#cabinet-nomination
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fromAxios
10 hours ago

What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

Trump nominates Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
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fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS

President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Kristi Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
fromKqed
9 hours ago
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Trump Fires Kristi Noem as DHS Chief, Names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to Replace Her | KQED

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fromAxios
10 hours ago

What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

Trump nominates Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
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fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS

President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Kristi Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
fromKqed
9 hours ago
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Trump Fires Kristi Noem as DHS Chief, Names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to Replace Her | KQED

fromAxios
5 hours ago

Congressional Democrats turn their sights to Pam Bondi after Kristi Noem's firing

We're going to approach those two toxic individuals with the same intensity that has now led to the termination of Kristi Noem. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries referring to Bondi and Stephen Miller as individuals who must be removed from their positions.
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#trump-administration
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Here's the Top Contender to Replace Noem After Bombshell Report Trump May Fire Her

Trump reportedly considered replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after contentious congressional testimony angered the president.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Trump Floats Firing Kristi Noem in Fuming Call With GOP Allies After Bruising Hearings: Report

Trump privately asked Republican lawmakers whether to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following contentious congressional hearings over immigration policy and a controversial $220 million advertising campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

GOP Senator Who Had Viral Spat With Kristi Noem Reveals Trump Refuted Her Under Oath Claim About Him

Trump called Kennedy after his questioning of Noem, indicating disagreement with her testimony about presidential approval of a $220 million ICE ad campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Fox's Jacqui Heinrich Holds Nothing Back in Savage Report on Trump Firing Noem And Her Alleged Lover Too

President Trump fired Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem due to leadership failures, a controversial $200 million ad campaign, and alleged affair rumors with advisor Corey Lewandowski.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Here's the Top Contender to Replace Noem After Bombshell Report Trump May Fire Her

Trump reportedly considered replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after contentious congressional testimony angered the president.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Trump Floats Firing Kristi Noem in Fuming Call With GOP Allies After Bruising Hearings: Report

Trump privately asked Republican lawmakers whether to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following contentious congressional hearings over immigration policy and a controversial $220 million advertising campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

GOP Senator Who Had Viral Spat With Kristi Noem Reveals Trump Refuted Her Under Oath Claim About Him

Trump called Kennedy after his questioning of Noem, indicating disagreement with her testimony about presidential approval of a $220 million ICE ad campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Fox's Jacqui Heinrich Holds Nothing Back in Savage Report on Trump Firing Noem And Her Alleged Lover Too

President Trump fired Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem due to leadership failures, a controversial $200 million ad campaign, and alleged affair rumors with advisor Corey Lewandowski.
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fromAxios
7 hours ago

Nvidia and AMD chips could be subject to U.S. approvals for foreign sales

The Trump administration is drafting regulations giving Washington control over foreign AI chip facility construction and operations, replacing Biden's complex export rules.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 hours ago

Letters: Voters should reject Mahan and his trail of unfinished jobs

Matt Mahan should withdraw from the gubernatorial race to prevent vote-splitting among Democrats and focus on completing his mayoral duties in San Jose.
#kristi-noem
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fromAbove the Law
9 hours ago

Trump Dumps Kristi Noem In The Middle Of Her Speech, Which Is Objectively Very Funny - Above the Law

Kristi Noem was removed as Homeland Security Secretary and reassigned to a ceremonial position after poor congressional testimony, despite Trump avoiding direct firing language.
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fromAxios
4 hours ago

Scoop: Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo criticizing Trump

Anthropic CEO Amodei apologized for an inflammatory memo opposing military AI use, while the company continues legal action against Pentagon's supply chain risk designation.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Dario Amodei says Anthropic is having 'productive conversations' with the Pentagon despite blacklist

The Pentagon blacklisted Anthropic as a supply chain risk, but the company maintains productive dialogue with the Defense Department while preparing potential legal action.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

Why Trump Soured on Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS Secretary for self-promotion and misrepresenting Trump's approval of her $220 million ad campaign, becoming Trump's first ousted Cabinet member in his second term.
fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

A Current and Not-So-Short List of America's Global Conflicts

Trump has governed as a hawkish interventionist whose approach better aligns with his neoconservative secretary of state, Marco Rubio, than with the anti-interventionists in his administration, such as J. D. Vance and Tulsi Gabbard. The United States is now enmeshed in so many conflicts that its foreign policy is closer to "world police" than "America First."
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

DOJ Releases Interview With Woman Who Claimed Trump Assaulted Her As a Minor

The Justice Department released FBI interview documents describing a woman's uncorroborated allegations that President Trump sexually assaulted her as a minor in the 1980s, which were previously withheld from the Epstein files release.
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fromCalifornia Post
1 hour ago

Iranian woman who lost her eye after being shot by the Revolutionary Guard slams Kamala Harris' response to the bombing

An Iranian activist who lost her eye during 2022 protests criticizes Western politicians, particularly Democrats, for prioritizing politics over supporting Iran's pro-democracy movement.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 hours ago

Trump Calls On Iran Forces To Lay Down Arms, Civilians To Revolt

Trump calls on Iranian military and security forces to defect, promising total immunity and threatening death for those who resist, while claiming significant degradation of Iran's military capabilities.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 hour ago

Dana Stroul: US, Israel Achieving Military Gains In Iran, But Political End Remains Unclear

From a defense policy perspective, I thought what General Kaine, the chairman of our Joint Chiefs of Staff, yesterday said was really important. He said the military objective was to eliminate Iran's ability to project power across the Middle East. And what he means by that are the three major concerns that US defense policymakers have had for a really long time: Iran's nuclear weapons program, Iran's missile program, and Iran's support for terrorism across the Middle East.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

A subversion of the justice system': DoJ shifts into Trump's political wing' as criminal investigations accelerate

Trump's Department of Justice has become a political instrument targeting his opponents through investigations and raids while abandoning impartial justice principles.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Noem Drops the Hammer on Dem Asking About Alleged Affair: To You GOP Women Are Stupid' or Sluts'

Rep. Moskowitz questioned DHS Secretary Noem about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, while Noem accused him of attacking conservative women.
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fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Travel industry pushes Congress to end DHS shutdown and pay federal security workers

DHS shutdown threatens airport operations as unpaid TSA workers may increase absences during peak spring break travel season, risking longer security lines and potential safety compromises.
#epstein-investigation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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US gov't committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Justice Department's handling of records in the Epstein investigation, with bipartisan support including five Republicans.
fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago
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The Indo Daily: 'Pizzagate', hot-tub pics, and angry walkouts: Inside the Clintons' Epstein deposition

Newly released deposition tapes from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation show Bill and Hillary Clinton facing hours of questioning from a Republican-led House committee, reigniting partisan controversy and questions about other political figures' potential involvement.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US gov't committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Justice Department's handling of records in the Epstein investigation, with bipartisan support including five Republicans.
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fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

The Indo Daily: 'Pizzagate', hot-tub pics, and angry walkouts: Inside the Clintons' Epstein deposition

Newly released deposition tapes from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation show Bill and Hillary Clinton facing hours of questioning from a Republican-led House committee, reigniting partisan controversy and questions about other political figures' potential involvement.
#cabinet-reshuffle
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago
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Good Riddance': America Unites to Celebrate Kristi Noem Getting Axed by Trump

President Trump replaced Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin effective March 31, 2026, reassigning Noem to Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 hours ago
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Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following the death of two US citizens in Minneapolis

President Trump dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her effective March 31, 2026.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Good Riddance': America Unites to Celebrate Kristi Noem Getting Axed by Trump

President Trump replaced Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin effective March 31, 2026, reassigning Noem to Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
10 hours ago

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following the death of two US citizens in Minneapolis

President Trump dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her effective March 31, 2026.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

That Is Bad for Him': Trump Gives Toxic GOP Candidate the Kiss of Death

Trump signals he will endorse John Cornyn over Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, citing the need for a stronger general election candidate and demanding the non-endorsed candidate drop out immediately.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Defiant Kaitlan Collins Hits Trump Spox's Briefing Meltdown With Wrenching Reality Check

Defense Secretary Hegseth complained that media coverage of American military deaths aims to damage Trump, prompting Collins to challenge the administration's position on press coverage of servicemember casualties.
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fromAxios
10 hours ago

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says

DHS Secretary Noem faces bipartisan impeachment calls and resignation demands after controversial statements about shooting victims, while Trump administration immigration policies suffer declining public support.
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fromAxios
9 hours ago

Democrats say Trump removing Kristi Noem isn't enough to end DHS shutdown

Democrats demand ICE policy reforms beyond personnel changes, including ID display requirements, mask prohibitions, and restrictions on operations at schools, churches, and medical facilities.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

Gay congressman celebrates Trump firing "glam" DHS "failure" Sec. Kristi Noem - LGBTQ Nation

President Trump fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem due to poor performance and negative headlines, replacing her with anti-LGBTQ+ Senator Markwayne Mullin.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Senate Democrat Fawns Over Trump's Pick to Replace Kristi Noem: Markwayne Mullin is RespectedHonest and Competent'

Democratic Senator Peter Welch praised Republican nominee Markwayne Mullin as competent and honest for Homeland Security Secretary, contrasting him with predecessor Kristi Noem while emphasizing policy concerns over personal qualifications.
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fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Hochul calls on Trump administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff money to New Yorkers

Gov. Hochul welcomes a court ruling striking down Trump's tariffs as illegal and demands reimbursement for affected companies and consumers who overpaid.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
10 hours ago

Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

President Trump replaces Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin following criticism over immigration enforcement and spending management.
#war-powers-resolution
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war

The House votes on a war powers resolution to halt Trump's military actions against Iran, following a failed Senate vote, forcing lawmakers to publicly record their positions on the controversial campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Top Trump Pentagon Official Says He's Not The Right Person' to Ask If the US Is At War

The Trump administration uses inconsistent terminology regarding military action against Iran, with officials avoiding formal war declarations while the president and Defense Secretary describe operations as war.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war

The House votes on a war powers resolution to halt Trump's military actions against Iran, following a failed Senate vote, forcing lawmakers to publicly record their positions on the controversial campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Top Trump Pentagon Official Says He's Not The Right Person' to Ask If the US Is At War

The Trump administration uses inconsistent terminology regarding military action against Iran, with officials avoiding formal war declarations while the president and Defense Secretary describe operations as war.
fromAdvocate.com
10 hours ago

House Oversight Dem Robert Garcia celebrates Kristi Noem's firing: 'Now we don't have to impeach her'

I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Fetterman Announces He'll Vote to Confirm Mullin as Trump's New DHS Secretary: I Am an AYE'

Senator John Fetterman announced support for Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary after Trump removed Kristi Noem from the position.
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fromAxios
8 hours ago

Trump's soft landings: The officials moved rather than fired

Trump administration officials are being reassigned to new positions, with Noem departing DHS for a Western Hemisphere security role while others move to diplomatic and agency leadership positions.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

GOP senator allegedly breaks Marine's hand during protest against Iran war - LGBTQ Nation

Senator Tim Sheehy assisted Capitol Police in removing anti-war protester Brian McGinnis from a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, allegedly breaking McGinnis's hand during the altercation.
fromFortune
17 hours ago

A shiny new Fed Chairman will be keen to make an entrance with a base rate cut-yet the committee is only growing more hawkish due to Iran | Fortune

in order to land the nomination to succeed Jerome Powell the directive from the Oval Office was explicit: The candidate would have to be more dovish than Powell. Warsh, a former Fed Governor, fits the bill: He's bullish on the U.S. economy, thanks in large part to the promise of AI, and is advocating for relative economic tightening on the Fed's balance sheet to offset lower rates.
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fromAbove the Law
15 hours ago

Morning Docket: 03.05.26 - Above the Law

When the Framers conceived of the separation of powers, they never planned for, 'what if one branch doesn't want any powers?' The Senate voted to NOT have a vote on approving Iran strikes, creating constitutional uncertainty about how the system functions when branches decline to exercise their designated authorities and responsibilities.
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#epstein-files
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fromQueerty
1 day ago

Surprise! The man behind Melania's nude photos just popped up in the Epstein Files... 681 times - Queerty

Photographer Antoine Verglas, who worked with Melania Trump in the 1990s, appears 681 times in the Epstein files, revealing a long-standing friendship with the convicted sex offender that extended beyond professional photography work.
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fromAxios
9 hours ago

House Democrat moves to impeach AG Pam Bondi over handling of the Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted bipartisanly to subpoena Attorney General Bondi over withheld Epstein files, prompting impeachment articles charging obstruction of Congress, dereliction of duty, and DOJ weaponization.
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fromQueerty
1 day ago

Surprise! The man behind Melania's nude photos just popped up in the Epstein Files... 681 times - Queerty

Photographer Antoine Verglas, who worked with Melania Trump in the 1990s, appears 681 times in the Epstein files, revealing a long-standing friendship with the convicted sex offender that extended beyond professional photography work.
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fromAxios
9 hours ago

House Democrat moves to impeach AG Pam Bondi over handling of the Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted bipartisanly to subpoena Attorney General Bondi over withheld Epstein files, prompting impeachment articles charging obstruction of Congress, dereliction of duty, and DOJ weaponization.
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

CNN Data Guru Blown Away by Trump's Magic Touch' Endorsement Record: He's a Tom Brady!'

He is a GOAT when it comes to Republican primaries. He's a Tom Brady. He is a Babe Ruth. Trump-backed candidates winning 98% of GOP primaries in 2020, 95% in 2022 and 96% in 2024 across congressional and gubernatorial contests. Even when Trump backs challengers running against incumbents, the analyst added, typically a difficult path in party primaries, those candidates win a majority of the time.
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fromIntelligencer
8 hours ago

It May Finally Be the End of the Line for Tony Gonzales

House Republican leadership urges Texas congressman Tony Gonzales to withdraw from reelection after he publicly acknowledged an affair with a deceased congressional staffer.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn

US military officials acknowledge inability to intercept every Iranian drone in retaliatory attacks, shifting focus to destroying launch sites instead.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Messi and Inter Miami were wallpaper for Trump's whims in their White House visit

President Trump delayed acknowledging Inter Miami's 2025 MLS Cup championship for over nine minutes, instead using the White House ceremony to discuss military operations and political matters while players stood silently behind him.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Damn it!' Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump For Calling Conflict He Insisted Was Not a War' a War'

Trump repeatedly calls military actions against Iran a 'war' despite White House instructions to use alternative terminology like 'targeted major combat operations.'
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fromConsequence
9 hours ago

White House Uses "Enter Sandman" in Iran War Hype Video After Metallica Previously Denied Song's Use

The White House posted a video using Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' without permission, despite the band previously filing copyright takedowns for unauthorized use of the song.
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

BS Hack Job': White House Slams Reporter's Claim of Hegseth-Rubio Feud' Over Iran

Rubio and Hegseth at each other's throats over whether US should send troops to Iran. Hegseth is supportive of the position, while Rubio is deeply wary of entangling the US in a long war, the sources told MEE. One Gulf official told MEE that US officials have discussed sending special operations teams into Iran to target senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials and people familiar with Iran's nuclear programme.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Morning Joe Hosts Blast Bro-Centric Tough Guy' Pete Hegseth for Treating Fallen Heroes' as Slur' Against Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism from MSNBC hosts for dismissing media coverage of fallen service members' deaths as negative reporting rather than acknowledging the tragedy of six soldiers killed by an Iranian drone.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 hours ago

US senators press Intel over ties to firm with sanctioned units

Six bipartisan senators demand Intel explain its relationship with blacklisted semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research due to national security concerns involving Chinese military-connected companies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Rep. Tony Gonzales Admits to Affair With Staffer Regina Ann Santos-Aviles

I made a mistake, and I had a lapse in judgment, and there was a lack of faith, and I take full responsibility for those actions. Since then, I've reconciled with my wife, Angel. I've asked God to forgive me, which he has. And my faith is as strong as ever.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Tapper Slams Leavitt for Claiming Media Reported Troop Deaths to Damage Trump

It really is the height of solipsism and narcissism to think that our coverage of fallen warriors has anything to do with our how we cover a president. I'm just utterly shocked that Hegseth and now Karoline Leavitt are saying it.
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fromKotaku
7 hours ago

Pokemon Responds To White House Using Pokopia To Promote MAGA

We are aware of recent social content that includes imagery associated with our brand. We were not involved in its creation or distribution, and no permission was granted for the use of our intellectual property. Our mission is to bring the world together, and that mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Tony Gonzales Pressured to Drop Reelection Run

The Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales's conduct, and we urge the to act expeditiously. Congressman Gonzales has said he will fully cooperate with the investigation. We have encouraged him to address these very serious allegations directly with his constituents and his colleagues. In the meantime, Leadership has asked Congressman Gonzales to withdraw from his race for re-election.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war'

Congress holds constitutional authority to declare war, not the president, despite the Senate failing to pass a resolution limiting Trump's military powers regarding Iran.
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fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

Bondi Says She's The Bar Now - Above the Law

Attorney General Bondi's directive requiring DOJ lawyers to advocate for the president regardless of ethics or legality has caused severe staff depletion and judicial backlash over unlawful immigration detention practices.
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fromQueerty
12 hours ago

Security blankies, affairs & a dead puppy: Kristi Noem's testimony was a masterclass in messiness - Queerty

DHS Secretary Kirsti Noem faced bipartisan congressional criticism over shooting a puppy named Cricket, which she described in her memoir as a leadership lesson about tough choices.
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fromNextgov.com
6 hours ago

Private sector, former military leaders urge Congress intervene in Pentagon-Anthropic dispute

A coalition of 35 professionals urged Congress to investigate the Pentagon's conflict with Anthropic over AI safety guardrails, blacklisting, and concerns about autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Smart businesses don't adapt to crony capitalism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took the unprecedented step of designating a U.S. firm-Anthropic-as a supply chain risk. Anthropic's crime? It refused to violate industry-wide protocols against using AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Hegseth's designation, which has until now been reserved for foreign firms, bars U.S. military contractors from doing business with the company.
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fromGothamist
15 hours ago

Democrats and Republicans unite against NJ detention warehouse. Just don't say 'abolish ICE.'

The Trump administration purchased a giant warehouse in rural Roxbury Township, New Jersey, for $129.3 million with plans to convert it into one of the largest immigration detention centers in the country. The plan is not only unpopular among a bipartisan swath of residents, but it's also roiling what was already shaping up to be a gripping and crowded Democratic primary in the state's 7th Congressional District.
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fromChicago Tribune
18 hours ago

Meta set to spend $750K backing Illinois statehouse candidates as AI and social media legislation looms

Meta is spending $750,000 in Illinois to support four Democratic state House primary candidates through a super PAC, raising concerns about the company's influence over tech-friendly legislation.
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Lawmakers just advanced online safety laws that require age verification at the app store

The KIDS Act, which is sponsored by Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), encompasses several child safety laws. That includes a version of the latest House Republican update to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) without the "duty of care" provision central to the Senate's bipartisan version of the bill, which requires big tech platforms to mitigate risks to minors.
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