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29 minutes ago

JD Vance Previews Ilhan Omar Fraud Investigation: 'Fishy'

The anti-fraud task force will investigate Ilhan Omar’s alleged immigration fraud, and any proven crime will be prosecuted under equal justice laws.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

JD Vance Straight Up Asked If Admin Should Pay Out Jan 6th Rioters Who Attacked Law Enforcement

The $1.8 billion fund compensates Americans for government lawfare, with applications open to all parties and claims vetted for legitimacy.
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fromQueerty
2 hours ago

Mike Johnson's insider trading remarks have already come back to humiliate him - Queerty

Johnson faces mounting political pressure while making claims that Congress members need insider trading to afford living costs.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
41 minutes ago

Kaitlan Collins Throws Vance's Call for Imprisonment of Jan 6 Rioters Back in His Face in Weaponization Fund Throwdown

The anti-weaponization fund will evaluate January 6-related claims case-by-case rather than categorically excluding or including alleged assailants.
#doj
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fromAbove the Law
1 hour ago

The DOJ's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Has A Child Molester Problem - Above the Law

A DOJ “Anti-Weaponization Fund” was defended in Senate testimony, with eligibility described as broad and commission control placed under the acting attorney general.
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fromIntelligencer
22 hours ago

Trump Administration Settles Trump Lawsuit With $1.8B Fund For Trump Allies

The dropped $10 billion IRS and related claims are replaced by a $1.776 billion DOJ anti-weaponization settlement fund for supporters alleging lawfare.
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fromemptywheel
2 hours ago

Todd Blanche Lied to Chris Van Hollen about Not Reading the Washington Post - emptywheel

Todd Blanche claimed he never reads the Washington Post, despite using Washington Post material as evidence in a 2023 motion to dismiss.
#donald-trump
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

From M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj to Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne: What's behind rappers' support for Trump

Prominent hip-hop artists have increasingly supported Donald Trump despite prior criticism, influenced by political and monetary incentives.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Calls For Thomas Massie To Be Thrown Out of Office ASAP!'

Donald Trump called for Rep. Thomas Massie to be removed from office, citing voting record and culture-war issues, and backing Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th district.
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2 hours ago

From M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj to Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne: What's behind rappers' support for Trump

Prominent hip-hop artists have increasingly supported Donald Trump despite prior criticism, influenced by political and monetary incentives.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Calls For Thomas Massie To Be Thrown Out of Office ASAP!'

Donald Trump called for Rep. Thomas Massie to be removed from office, citing voting record and culture-war issues, and backing Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th district.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Calls Out Trump for Pleading Ignorance' on $1.8B Retribution' Fund

A $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund was created as part of a settlement tied to Trump’s IRS lawsuit, raising concerns about unaccountable slush-fund use.
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fromPoynter
8 hours ago

Why The New York Times is suing the Pentagon - again - Poynter

The New York Times sues the Pentagon over an escort requirement, claiming it violates the First Amendment by imposing unreasonable burdens on journalists.
#justice-department
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago
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Scott Jennings Admits He's a Little Uncomfortable' With Trump's New $1.7B Compensation Fund

A $1.7 billion Justice Department compensation fund linked to a Trump IRS leak settlement raises oversight and beneficiary concerns among supporters.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago
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You're Obviously Lying': Todd Blanche Snaps at Dem Senator in Hearing Clash Over J6er Slush Fund' Bribe Claim

A Justice Department compensation fund will be overseen by commissioners appointed by the attorney general, with rules intended to prevent violent offenders from benefiting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Scott Jennings Admits He's a Little Uncomfortable' With Trump's New $1.7B Compensation Fund

A $1.7 billion Justice Department compensation fund linked to a Trump IRS leak settlement raises oversight and beneficiary concerns among supporters.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

You're Obviously Lying': Todd Blanche Snaps at Dem Senator in Hearing Clash Over J6er Slush Fund' Bribe Claim

A Justice Department compensation fund will be overseen by commissioners appointed by the attorney general, with rules intended to prevent violent offenders from benefiting.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 hours ago

Trump slammed as 'most corrupt president' ever at gathering of left-leaning leaders

Trump administration is described as historically corrupt, using federal power for political patronage and personal enrichment through a taxpayer-funded settlement.
#us-department-of-justice
fromAxios
10 hours ago
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"I'm allowed to": Trump's presidential profit machine bursts into the open

fromFortune
1 day ago
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Trump creates $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies as part of his IRS lawsuit settlement | Fortune

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fromAxios
10 hours ago

"I'm allowed to": Trump's presidential profit machine bursts into the open

A taxpayer-funded commission appointed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche could compensate Jan. 6 defendants and Trump allies, bypassing Congress and raising corruption concerns.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Jeanine Pirro Stumped When Reporter Asks If Taxpayer Dollars Should Go Toward Trump's Weaponization' Fund

A DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund will pay claimants with $1.776 billion from the judgment fund, while officials and lawmakers dispute whether it rewards Capitol rioters.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump creates $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies as part of his IRS lawsuit settlement | Fortune

A $1.7 billion DOJ fund will compensate allies claiming Biden-era mistreatment, tied to resolving Trump’s IRS tax-return leak lawsuit.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Is Worse Than Stealing

Sentences and pardons were granted to those involved in overturning the 2020 election, while Republicans urged moving past Jan. 6.
#anti-weaponization-fund
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Stunned by Sinister and Awful' Revelation About Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund

An Anti-Weaponization Fund created in a Trump IRS settlement lacks transparency and gives administration appointees discretion over taxpayer money.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Not a Big Fan': GOP Senate Leader Comes Out Against Trump's Weaponization Fund

Senate Majority Leader John Thune opposed a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, questioning its purpose, while DOJ described it as a settlement-based process for lawfare victims.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Don Lemon Slams Trump's Slush Fund' as White Reparations' for January 6 Rioters

The Anti-Weaponization Fund is framed as $1.8 billion of white reparations meant to pay Trump supporters, including January 6 rioters, through a slush fund.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky's Massie facing Trump's fury US politics live

Pete Hegseth backed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky as a private citizen, framing him as a warfighter amid a Trump-backed primary challenge to Thomas Massie.
#immigration-enforcement
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago
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New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

ICE agents are barred from arresting immigrants at three lower Manhattan federal courthouses except in exceptional circumstances tied to immigration court hearings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Trump's immigration crackdown could cost up to $479bn in lost taxes over 10 years

Immigration enforcement and policy changes deter undocumented immigrants from filing taxes, risking hundreds of billions in lost tax revenue over the next decade.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

ICE agents are barred from arresting immigrants at three lower Manhattan federal courthouses except in exceptional circumstances tied to immigration court hearings.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump's immigration crackdown could cost up to $479bn in lost taxes over 10 years

Immigration enforcement and policy changes deter undocumented immigrants from filing taxes, risking hundreds of billions in lost tax revenue over the next decade.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

I'd Like To Report a Known Fraudster': Congresswoman Pounces on JD Vance's Comments About Politicians Who Steal From All of You'

A $1.8 billion DOJ compensation fund tied to dropping an IRS lawsuit is fueling claims of fraud and potential payments to Jan. 6 defendants.
#department-of-justice
fromThe Nation
7 hours ago
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Trump Just Created a White Grievance Reparations Fund

A nearly $1.8 billion DOJ fund would compensate Trump supporters, framed as redress for “weaponization and lawfare,” while being paid with taxpayer money.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
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DOJ Can't Keep Its Own Cases Straight While Suing 30 States For Messy Voter Rolls - Above the Law

The Department of Justice filed an incorrect exhibit in a New Hampshire voter-roll case, later issuing a notice of errata after hours.
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fromThe Nation
7 hours ago

Trump Just Created a White Grievance Reparations Fund

A nearly $1.8 billion DOJ fund would compensate Trump supporters, framed as redress for “weaponization and lawfare,” while being paid with taxpayer money.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

DOJ Can't Keep Its Own Cases Straight While Suing 30 States For Messy Voter Rolls - Above the Law

The Department of Justice filed an incorrect exhibit in a New Hampshire voter-roll case, later issuing a notice of errata after hours.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Senate Dem Grills Todd Blanche on His Sit-Down With Ghislaine Maxwell: The President's Consigliere'

Blanche denied that his Maxwell interview led to improved prison conditions, while Reed alleged the transfer reflected a deal and questioned Blanche’s constitutional fidelity.
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7 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Questions How Hegseth Has Time' to Trash a Republican Trump Hates' While at War

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was criticized for campaigning against Rep. Thomas Massie while the U.S. is fighting a war and facing major economic disruption.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment

Workers at SoFi Stadium plan to strike if ICE is deployed during FIFA World Cup matches, demanding guarantees that ICE will not be used.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Trump Gushes Over Honorable' CNN Data Chief Harry Enten Hours After Enten Unloaded on Him in Morning

Trump claimed MAGA is more united than ever and praised CNN analyst Harry Enten for favorable polling predictions about his support.
#us-congress
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Staffer for Missing Congressman Slams CNN Reporter for Trying to Track Him Down

Kean Jr.’s prolonged absence prompted staff and media conflict over whether constituents were properly informed and whether reporters should be investigating his whereabouts.
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fromQueerty
19 hours ago

The case of the missing GOP congressman could spell disaster for Mike Johnson - Queerty

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. has been absent since early March, with no public activity, while stock trading reportedly continues.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Staffer for Missing Congressman Slams CNN Reporter for Trying to Track Him Down

Kean Jr.’s prolonged absence prompted staff and media conflict over whether constituents were properly informed and whether reporters should be investigating his whereabouts.
US politics
fromQueerty
19 hours ago

The case of the missing GOP congressman could spell disaster for Mike Johnson - Queerty

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. has been absent since early March, with no public activity, while stock trading reportedly continues.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Anderson Cooper distraught while reporting on how Trump might send a child molester millions - LGBTQ Nation

A $1.776 billion DOJ fund for alleged wrongful prosecutions could potentially pay a convicted child sex abuser who sought victim silence with $10 million.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Todd Blanche Concedes Creation of Trump's $1.8 Billion Payout Fund Is Unprecedented, Won't Guarantee Money Won't Go to MAGA Donors

A DOJ settlement creating a $1.8 billion payout fund for Trump allies was challenged as unprecedented, with officials disputing claimed parallels to prior cases.
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Hannity Tells Embattled Kash Patel, Obviously, You're Doing an Incredible Job'

Obviously, you're doing an incredible job. Patel has come under scrutiny after reports about his alleged excessive drinking and use of the FBI's jet. Last month, The Atlantic published an explosive report saying Patel had thought President Donald Trump fired him after he believed he had been locked out of an FBI computer system. That report also stated that members of his security detail had difficulty waking Patel because he was seemingly intoxicated, according to information supplied to Justice Department and White House officials.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Could a Pennsylvania primary decide the Democratic party's new direction? | Dustin Guastella

Pennsylvania’s 7th district Democratic primary could shape the party’s future by choosing between blue-collar populism and establishment politics.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

A visual guide to redistricting

States passed new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, triggering lawsuits over racial gerrymandering and voting rights violations.
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Former Fed Official: The Fed's Biggest Mistake Wasn't Rate Cuts. It Was Keeping Them Low Too Long.

Keeping policy rates near zero for years after the crisis distorted the economy, boosted asset prices, and left wage earners behind.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

F*cking Idiot': Cuban Deletes Post Slamming Critics

Cuban defended his Trump-linked healthcare work by rejecting political criticism and emphasizing lower medication costs through cost-based drug pricing.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

CENTCOM Chief Scolds Congressman During Hearing: That's an Entirely Inappropriate Statement From You, Sir'

CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper criticized Rep. Seth Moulton for asking how many more Americans must die over Iran operations.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

Dem does something surprising to create a bipartisan moment of unity: "Hard to believe this is real" - LGBTQ Nation

A gubernatorial candidate leads town hall attendees in singing “America the Beautiful” to demonstrate cross-party unity before political discussion begins.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump abandons Dreamers despite past sympathy

Trump officials are slowing DACA renewals, narrowing deportation protections, and increasing enforcement, while Texas litigation rules DACA illegal and threatens future work authorization.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

JD Vance Makes Curious Plea for Americans to Vote Against the Crazy Leadership in Washington DC'

Americans were urged to vote against Washington, D.C. leadership and Democrats, with claims Republicans better protect jobs, safety, and citizens.
#trump
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fromDefector
1 day ago

Donald Trump Is Stealing Your Money | Defector

Trump and allies seek to redirect public resources, undermine voting and institutions, and pursue legal action against the IRS and Treasury for alleged damages.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: Trump Moves to Drop $10B Lawsuit Against IRS Over Leaked Tax Returns

Trump withdrew his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, without disclosing any settlement terms or agreement.
US politics
fromDefector
1 day ago

Donald Trump Is Stealing Your Money | Defector

Trump and allies seek to redirect public resources, undermine voting and institutions, and pursue legal action against the IRS and Treasury for alleged damages.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: Trump Moves to Drop $10B Lawsuit Against IRS Over Leaked Tax Returns

Trump withdrew his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, without disclosing any settlement terms or agreement.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Can Hakeem Jeffries Lead a Democratic Takeover of the House?

Unprecedented gerrymandering and Democratic divisions make Hakeem Jeffries’s path to House victory harder than ever.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump's Tirade Against GOP Senator Who Sponsored Stock-Trading Ban Gets Second Look Amid Insider Trading Allegations

Reports show large stock transactions by the president in early 2026, renewing scrutiny of his trading habits and related calls for congressional trading bans.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Have We Ever Seen Anything Like This?' CNN Panel Stunned By Trump Slush Fund to Pay Out Allies

A nearly $1.8 billion taxpayer-backed fund was announced to compensate Trump allies, with legal and political challenges expected, potentially reaching the Supreme Court.
#voting-rights-act
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fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Gutting Voting Rights Act Is Just First Step in Far Right Plan to End Democracy

Republican and Supreme Court actions are enabling new voting restrictions and gerrymandering that threaten democracy and could create a modern Jim Crow regime.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The Supreme Court avoids taking up a fight over Voting Rights Act enforcement for now

Supreme Court sent Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases back for reconsideration after Louisiana v. Callais, avoiding a ruling on private enforcement under Section 2.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Stacey Abrams Accuses Mike Johnson of 'Celebrating' Jim Crow

Race-based gerrymandering rulings under the Voting Rights Act are framed as a return to Jim Crow and reduced voting access for Black Americans.
US politics
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Gutting Voting Rights Act Is Just First Step in Far Right Plan to End Democracy

Republican and Supreme Court actions are enabling new voting restrictions and gerrymandering that threaten democracy and could create a modern Jim Crow regime.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The Supreme Court avoids taking up a fight over Voting Rights Act enforcement for now

Supreme Court sent Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases back for reconsideration after Louisiana v. Callais, avoiding a ruling on private enforcement under Section 2.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Stacey Abrams Accuses Mike Johnson of 'Celebrating' Jim Crow

Race-based gerrymandering rulings under the Voting Rights Act are framed as a return to Jim Crow and reduced voting access for Black Americans.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: 60+ MAGA allies tell Trump to vet AI before release

Mandatory testing, evaluation, vetting, and government approval are urged for potentially dangerous frontier AI systems before deployment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Dan Abrams Excoriates Trump's $1.7 Billion IRS Slush Fund': They are Gaslighting Us, And I'm Lit!'

A $1.7 billion IRS settlement is criticized as an unconstitutional taxpayer-funded slush fund benefiting Trump allies, including people tied to election wrongdoing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Swampiest Thing I Can Possibly Imagine!' Alyssa Farah Griffin Blasts Trump Over $1.7 Billion Slush Fund for Allies

A $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund for Trump allies is criticized as swamp-like government grift amid other alleged weaponization and spending priorities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Hitler Was Spot-On': Jewish Lawmakers Reveal Disturbing Antisemitic Threats They've Received in Stunning Axios Report

Antisemitic threats and harassment targeting Jewish members of Congress have surged across parties, including explicit calls for violence and dehumanization.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Inside Trump's vision of the U.S. as a shareholder in American companies: 'I should have asked for more' | Fortune

Trump frames corporate stake-taking as patriotic, treats national debt as under-leveraged against natural asset value, and criticizes Iran deal paperwork that diverges from agreed terms.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Trapped in "El Pozo": As Overcrowding in ICE Detention Increases, So Does Solitary Confinement

ICE has sharply increased solitary confinement of detained migrants, including beatings and prolonged isolation with minimal medical and basic care.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Kamala Harris Didn't Lose Because of Rogan or Gaza

Democratic leaders withheld a post-election autopsy, while campaign staff argued Harris’s loss stemmed more from party brand damage than specific campaign moments.
#us-senate
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: Tillis pops up against GOP's new reconciliation bill

Several GOP senators raised concerns about $72 billion funding, including $1 billion for Secret Service security upgrades for an East Wing ballroom.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Federal funding for Trump's $400m ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

A Senate parliamentarian removed security funding that could support a planned $400m White House ballroom, threatening Republican efforts to include it in a $72bn spending package.
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fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian

Democrats plan to challenge any Republican changes to a budget bill, opposing wasteful chaos and corruption while prioritizing American needs.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling

Senate budget rules block $1 billion in public funding for Secret Service security upgrades tied to a planned White House ballroom.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

House Passes Bill Aimed at Cracking Down on Local Governments' Cashless Bail Programs

Cashless bail shows no statistically significant link to increased violent crime, while cash bail systems widen income-based inequities in pretrial justice.
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Fresh UFO files coming after Trump posts bizarre alien image

The second phase of the Trump Administration's UFO disclosure is underway, with officials saying the next batch of files is expected to be released 'very soon.' Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Monday on X that the materials are currently 'actively being processed' for publication. The first release, published on May 8, included never-before-seen photos, videos and government documents tied to unidentified anomalous phenomena, also known as UAPs.
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fromemptywheel
1 day ago

Todd Blanche Attempts to Absolve Himself of Complicity in Bribes to Child Sex Abuse Victims - emptywheel

A voluntary dismissal with prejudice was filed, and a fund is described as auditable with limits on processing claims and broad DOJ liability disclaimers.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watch

Trump-backed Ed Gallrein challenges Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District primary, drawing national attention and testing Trump’s influence over Republican voters.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Thomas Massie Deserves to Lose': National Review Joins Trump in Calling for Rebel's Head Over Fringy, Toxic Ideology'

We have a lot of time for quirky, go-it-alone libertarians, but prefer if they aren't conspiracy theorists or noxious critics of Israel. The proximate reason for Massie's political peril is that he's crossed President Trump one too many times, most notably on the release of the Epstein files. Members of Congress aren't appendages of the White House, and there's obviously nothing wrong with a congressman bucking a president of his own party. But Massie's independence is too often in service of dubious causes.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama's primary elections

Four of the state's congressional districts are expected to hold special primaries in August, as part of a nationwide battle over redistricting. President Donald Trump has pushed Republican-led states to redraw their congressional maps in order to give the right-wing party an advantage in the November midterm elections. At stake is control over the US House of Representatives. Each congressional district represents one seat in the House, where Republicans currently hold a slim majority.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

THE TRASH REPORT: On Sweatpants, Underpants, and Toilets (But Cute!) - Portland Mercury

Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor and spiritual claims during illness are framed as ethical and credibility failures, while celebrity fashion comparisons are used to mock perceived coolness.
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Fox's Martha MacCallum Confronts Trump Spox With Awful Poll Number: What's His Reaction To That?'

Well, President Trump is always acting in the best interest of our U.S. national security, Kelly responded. Again, Iran is a country that for 47 years has chanted, Death to America,' has killed Americans overseas, has threatened our troops. She went on to add, And so, the president isn't making decisions based on fluid opinion polls. He's making decisions on what is best for the national security of our country. And there's nothing more paramount than ensuring this rogue regime cannot threaten our country with a nuclear weapon.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

A race on the right: What to know about Idaho's 2026 primary elections

Idaho’s Republican primaries will determine likely November winners and signal the future direction of the party under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox's Bartiromo Agrees as Analyst Says Fed Will Now Have to Hike Interest Rates Amid Trump's Months-Long Crusade for a Rate Cut

Persistent inflation may force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates as Treasury yields rise and markets price higher inflation for longer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MAGA Speaker at Trump Religious Event Makes Unhinged Plea for Ballroom: The Lord Raised Up A Great Man' to Bring That'

A $400 million White House ballroom project is framed as part of a divine, historic mission tied to Trump and America’s founding.
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Mark Cuban Gets Defensive When Asked About Voting for Harris

On his message to Democrats who might be surprised to see him at Trump's White House, he asserted, Democrats want cheaper medications, too. When all is said and done, the goal is the goal. How do we make medications and healthcare cheaper? That's all I care about. One reporter asked Cuban if he feels that more Americans should view Trump's actions through a nonpartisan lens. Cuban plugged his website and TrumpRx for people concerned about
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell plays Jeffrey Epstein in a strong season finale

Trump apologizes for not taking Vance along with him to China, explaining that I didn't want to. After giving Vance the boot, Trump takes a nap (using a gold bar gifted to him by Sweden as a pillow), during which he's visited by the ghost of his good friend Jeffrey Epstein (tonight's host, Will Ferrell). Epstein has been keeping busy in hell playing mahjong with Stalin and John Wayne Gacy, as well as writing for the recent Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart (this dig clearly comes from SNL head writer Michael Che, who took to social media earlier this week to criticize the roast for hiring all-white writers and giving hosting duties to Shane Gillis).
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump news at a glance: billions of taxpayer dollars could go to president and his allies in unprecedented move

A proposed settlement would drop a $10bn IRS lawsuit in exchange for a $1.7bn compensation fund funded through the Judgment Fund.
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fromwww.npr.org
11 years ago

Is The Current Gridlock In Congress As Bad As It Looks?

Congress faces gridlock and partisan tension while attempting to address the border crisis and pass limited measures like VA reform and highway funding.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

RAF Red Arrows to tour US to mark 250 years of American independence

The Red Arrows will tour the US for 250th independence celebrations while UK-US defense ties face pressure over NATO spending and political tensions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

They're Desperate!' Massie Fires Back After Trump Tirade Insists He's Winning

Massie expects to win his Republican primary despite Trump’s attacks and outside billionaire spending, framing the race as a referendum on foreign policy and Israel’s influence.
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fromwww.npr.org
11 years ago

For Ray Rice, Is A Two-Game Suspension Light Punishment?

A barbershop-style conversation weighs how public apologies and suspensions address domestic violence accountability and media coverage.
#louisiana-politics
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in Jan. 6 impeachment, loses primary as president retains grip on GOP - 'that's what you get' | Fortune

Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana’s Republican primary, failing to secure a runoff despite heavy campaigning and spending.
Julia Letlow won by leveraging Donald Trump’s endorsement, while John Fleming also advanced to a June 27 runoff.
Cassidy’s impeachment vote against Donald Trump over Jan. 6 was a key liability in the campaign.
Trump’s influence over Republicans helped determine the outcome, with Trump publicly celebrating Letlow’s victory.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Louisiana voters advanced Julia Letlow and John Fleming to a runoff, defeating incumbent Bill Cassidy after Donald Trump’s intervention and criticism over Cassidy’s impeachment and related votes.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in Jan. 6 impeachment, loses primary as president retains grip on GOP - 'that's what you get' | Fortune

Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana’s Republican primary, failing to secure a runoff despite heavy campaigning and spending.
Julia Letlow won by leveraging Donald Trump’s endorsement, while John Fleming also advanced to a June 27 runoff.
Cassidy’s impeachment vote against Donald Trump over Jan. 6 was a key liability in the campaign.
Trump’s influence over Republicans helped determine the outcome, with Trump publicly celebrating Letlow’s victory.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Louisiana voters advanced Julia Letlow and John Fleming to a runoff, defeating incumbent Bill Cassidy after Donald Trump’s intervention and criticism over Cassidy’s impeachment and related votes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Mocks Political Rivals in Social Media Flurry, Including Pic of Gavin Newsom in a Mental Asylum

Trump posted multiple parody images on Truth Social targeting political rivals, using mockery to attack Democrats over crime, immigration, and political violence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Attacks Thomas Massie Hours Before Primary Election

Bad Congressman Tom Massie voted against Tax Cuts, the Border Wall, our Military and Law Enforcement, Trump wrote Sunday morning. Actually, he voted against almost everything that is good. The Worst Republican Congressman in History. Kentucky, vote the bum out on Tuesday. We can't live with this troublemaker for another two years. He is a true negative force!!!
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump

Cassidy failed to secure enough support in the southern state on Saturday to advance to a run-off, finishing behind Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming. The two will face each other in a second round of voting on June 27. The result underlines Trump's continued influence over the Republican Party as he targets politicians seen as disloyal, even as he faces growing political pressure over inflation, falling approval ratings and criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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