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2 days ago
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ABC Drops Scathing New Details On Trump's IRS Lawsuit Deal

A proposed Truth and Justice Commission would pay people harmed by IRS and Justice Department actions, with a $1.776 billion figure tied to U.S. founding, as part of a potential settlement involving Trump’s IRS lawsuit.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
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Todd Blanche's Latest Audition to Be Trump's Attorney General May Be His Most Desperate Yet

A proposed $1.7 billion compensation fund would be tied to dropping Trump’s IRS lawsuit, enabling payouts for alleged “weaponization” claims using taxpayer money.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 minutes ago

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7bn US anti-weaponisation fund

Trump withdrew a $10bn IRS lawsuit and the DOJ created a $1.77bn Anti-Weaponisation Fund to compensate people claiming weaponisation and lawfare.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Trump dismisses $10bn suit against IRS and creates $1.7bn anti-weaponization' fund

A $1.776bn anti-weaponization fund will compensate allies, while Trump seeks dismissal of a $10bn IRS lawsuit and drops related claims.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

ABC Drops Scathing New Details On Trump's IRS Lawsuit Deal

A proposed Truth and Justice Commission would pay people harmed by IRS and Justice Department actions, with a $1.776 billion figure tied to U.S. founding, as part of a potential settlement involving Trump’s IRS lawsuit.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Todd Blanche's Latest Audition to Be Trump's Attorney General May Be His Most Desperate Yet

A proposed $1.7 billion compensation fund would be tied to dropping Trump’s IRS lawsuit, enabling payouts for alleged “weaponization” claims using taxpayer money.
#trump
fromemptywheel
3 days ago
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Trump's Idea of Charity: Terrorists, Cop Assailants, and Child Sex Predators - emptywheel

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fromDefector
29 minutes 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.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours 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.
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fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Trump's Idea of Charity: Terrorists, Cop Assailants, and Child Sex Predators - emptywheel

Trump said he is considering settling an IRS-related lawsuit and donating proceeds to established, respected charities rather than paying himself.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Trashes Reporter During Hannity Interview: Stupid Person'

Trump criticized Norah O'Donnell during an interview, calling her a bad reporter and responding to her questions about China and related remarks.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
27 minutes 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.
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fromFortune
27 minutes 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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fromwww.mediaite.com
41 minutes ago

JUST IN: Nearly 100 Dems Immediately Move to Block Creation of $1.8 Billion Trump Slush Fund

House Democrats seek to block a $1.776 billion DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund settlement tied to a Trump IRS lawsuit, alleging self-dealing and corruption risks.
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fromemptywheel
1 hour 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.theguardian.com
8 hours 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.
US politics
fromAxios
9 hours 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.
#gerrymandering
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fromThe New Yorker
8 hours 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.
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fromThe Nation
3 days ago

There's No Way to Compensate for the Loss of Black Voting Power

Republicans are gerrymandering to reduce Black voting power, while Democrats may re-gerrymander later, but Black representation losses in the South cannot be replaced by gains elsewhere.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour 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.
US politics
fromAxios
9 hours 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
2 hours 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
52 minutes 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.
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fromFortune
8 hours 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
6 hours 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.
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fromIntelligencer
8 hours 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
3 hours 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
1 day 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.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day 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
1 day 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.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 hours 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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours 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.
#voting-rights-act
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 hours 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
18 hours 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
fromwww.npr.org
3 hours 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
18 hours 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour 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.
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#political-commentary
fromPortland Mercury
1 hour ago
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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.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

People are outraged at what Trump has been doing to the country. But what will that anger do? - LGBTQ Nation

Trump’s behavior and mental wellbeing concerns are raised through examples including insults toward journalists and normalization of such conduct.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 hour 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.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

People are outraged at what Trump has been doing to the country. But what will that anger do? - LGBTQ Nation

Trump’s behavior and mental wellbeing concerns are raised through examples including insults toward journalists and normalization of such conduct.
#federal-reserve
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours 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
2 days ago

Boggles My Mind': Fox Business Host Calls Jay Powell's Rare Move Stupid'

Jerome Powell’s decision to remain on the Federal Reserve board after his chair term ends drew criticism, with claims of political retaliation and unfair influence.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why incoming Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh could be the guy to actually preserve its independence

Kevin Warsh’s confirmation raises concerns about credibility, independence, and potential conflicts between prior inflation hawkishness and current support for rate cuts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Federal Reserve's independence is hanging by a thread in the age of Trump

Fed policy eventually curbed inflation with a soft landing, but Powell’s lasting legacy centers on defending Fed independence against Trump’s pressure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours 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
2 days ago

Boggles My Mind': Fox Business Host Calls Jay Powell's Rare Move Stupid'

Jerome Powell’s decision to remain on the Federal Reserve board after his chair term ends drew criticism, with claims of political retaliation and unfair influence.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why incoming Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh could be the guy to actually preserve its independence

Kevin Warsh’s confirmation raises concerns about credibility, independence, and potential conflicts between prior inflation hawkishness and current support for rate cuts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Federal Reserve's independence is hanging by a thread in the age of Trump

Fed policy eventually curbed inflation with a soft landing, but Powell’s lasting legacy centers on defending Fed independence against Trump’s pressure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours 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.theguardian.com
1 day 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.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
1 day 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
22 hours 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.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
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Fox News's Jason Chaffetz Hounds Sen Bill Cassidy Over Trump Regrets: Why Can't You Answer That Question?'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
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Trump Trashes Weak Minded' Lauren Boebert for Parading' Around With Thomas Massie, Vents It Would Be an Honor' to Withdraw His Endorsement

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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Maggie Haberma Roasts Trump Over Gaffe Calls BS on New Rant Attacking Reporter

Trump claimed Americans’ financial struggles are irrelevant to his war decisions and dismissed a reporter’s question as fake, while Haberman criticized the response and its political implications.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News's Jason Chaffetz Hounds Sen Bill Cassidy Over Trump Regrets: Why Can't You Answer That Question?'

Cassidy said he works well with Trump, cited legislation he negotiated, and said he does not revisit past impeachment decisions when asked about convicting again.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Trashes Weak Minded' Lauren Boebert for Parading' Around With Thomas Massie, Vents It Would Be an Honor' to Withdraw His Endorsement

Trump attacked Lauren Boebert and Thomas Massie, threatened to withdraw his endorsement, and urged voters to support Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s Republican primary.
US politics
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
1 day 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
1 day 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Donald Trump Celebrates Sen. Bill Cassidy's Primary Defeat

And with the takedown of Cassidy complete, the president quickly turned to another political enemy, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who faces primary voters on Tuesday. Tom Massie of Kentucky, the worst and most unreliable Republican Congressman in the history of our Country, is an even bigger insult to our Nation than Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who suffered an unprecedented loss tonight by not even being allowed to run in the Republican Primary, Trump wrote in a subsequent Truth post.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

James Comey Has No Regrets About Reopening Hillary Probe Just Before 2016 Election But Says He Might've Done One Thing Differently

Comey said he would make the same decision to reopen the Clinton email investigation and regretted only whether he should have delegated it to the attorney general.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary

Cassidy faced political backlash from Trump allies and MAHA figures, while Louisiana’s closed-primary shift and Trump-aligned opposition increased his electoral disadvantage.
#irs
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago
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Trump's New Grift Is His Most Brazen ... Ever?

A lawsuit over leaked tax returns faces judicial skepticism about party adversity, while internal discussions consider settling for the president’s desired outcome.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
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Ari Melber Warns Trump's Potential IRS Slush Fund' Could Bankroll New Insurrection

A proposed IRS settlement slush fund could bankroll Trump allies, pardoned January 6 rioters, and further political violence.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump's New Grift Is His Most Brazen ... Ever?

A lawsuit over leaked tax returns faces judicial skepticism about party adversity, while internal discussions consider settling for the president’s desired outcome.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Ari Melber Warns Trump's Potential IRS Slush Fund' Could Bankroll New Insurrection

A proposed IRS settlement slush fund could bankroll Trump allies, pardoned January 6 rioters, and further political violence.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump's IRS suit may end with a $1.7 billion compensation fund | Fortune

Officials are considering a $1.7 billion federal fund to pay victims of alleged government weaponization tied to a lawsuit against the IRS.
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fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Trump pushes to attach his SAVE act to must-pass bipartisan bills

Voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements are sought for federal elections, alongside stopping mail-in voting and adding sports participation limits for transgender women.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

DeSantis Approvingly Retweets Post Calling Black Lawmaker a Ghetto Rep'

Mid-decade Florida congressional redistricting passed during a special session, intensifying partisan conflict and election stakes for November.
#redistricting
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Steve Cohen Cries On Air Over Redistricting Killing His Seat

Redistricting in Tennessee shifted electoral prospects, leading Rep. Steve Cohen to drop his reelection bid and warn it harms democracy.
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fromEsquire
3 days ago

The GOP Sure Has a Funny Way of Defining Racial Gerrymandering

Mississippi delays Supreme Court map redistricting while urging legislative and congressional line changes before 2027, targeting Bennie Thompson’s district.
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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Tennessee's War on Black Political Power Demands Not Just Outrage But Resistance

Tennessee Republicans passed a congressional map that fractures Memphis and dilutes Black voting power, following Supreme Court rulings weakening Voting Rights Act protections.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

After redistricting, what does representation mean to Tennessee voters?

Poplar Ave. now divides Memphis residents into three congressional seats likely to be Republican after Tennessee redrew maps amid Voting Rights Act changes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Steve Cohen Cries On Air Over Redistricting Killing His Seat

Redistricting in Tennessee shifted electoral prospects, leading Rep. Steve Cohen to drop his reelection bid and warn it harms democracy.
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fromEsquire
3 days ago

The GOP Sure Has a Funny Way of Defining Racial Gerrymandering

Mississippi delays Supreme Court map redistricting while urging legislative and congressional line changes before 2027, targeting Bennie Thompson’s district.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Tennessee's War on Black Political Power Demands Not Just Outrage But Resistance

Tennessee Republicans passed a congressional map that fractures Memphis and dilutes Black voting power, following Supreme Court rulings weakening Voting Rights Act protections.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

After redistricting, what does representation mean to Tennessee voters?

Poplar Ave. now divides Memphis residents into three congressional seats likely to be Republican after Tennessee redrew maps amid Voting Rights Act changes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

The Dumbest Time in American History': Kinzinger Blasts Trump's Slush Fund' for Political Supporters

A proposed $1.7 billion fund for Trump allies would be controlled by Trump, lack public accountability, and could reward Jan. 6 participants.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

SCOTUS Denied VA Dems' Attempt to Salvage Congressional Map Approved by Voters

Virginia’s Democratic attorney general will intensify campaigning after the US Supreme Court leaves a Virginia ruling striking a voter-approved congressional map in place.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The release of the UFO files won't satisfy conspiracy theorists but it certainly serves Trump's agenda | Daniel Lavelle

UFO file releases align with political incentives, satisfy public fascination, and reinforce conspiracy narratives when evidence is inconclusive.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Ayanna Pressley: Trump Prefers Black Voters 'Pick Cotton'

Trump administration officials are accused of preferring Black Americans to pick cotton rather than vote for leaders, amid court rulings enabling racial gerrymandering.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

A Member of the "Seditious Six" on Reviving the Democratic Party

Running campaigns hyper-locally, building coalitions, and ignoring national media noise helps translate economic and war anxiety into winning messages.
#iran-nuclear-negotiations
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Harry Enten: Trump Facing Worst Polls Ever of Any President

Trump said Americans' financial situations do not motivate him in Iran negotiations, focusing only on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Frank Luntz Defends Trump's Clunky' Gaffe On Whether He Thinks About Americans' Financial Situations'

National security is framed as the top priority, while a blunt response about not considering Americans’ finances is seen as clunky and potentially harmful to voter perceptions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Harry Enten: Trump Facing Worst Polls Ever of Any President

Trump said Americans' financial situations do not motivate him in Iran negotiations, focusing only on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Frank Luntz Defends Trump's Clunky' Gaffe On Whether He Thinks About Americans' Financial Situations'

National security is framed as the top priority, while a blunt response about not considering Americans’ finances is seen as clunky and potentially harmful to voter perceptions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jen Psaki Hits Eric Trump with Receipts in Lawsuit Response

To be clear: Contrary to her monolog [sic] and blatant lies, I have NEVER been on the board of ALT5 not now, not ever. Any person with basic access to Google and willing to open a company's annual report or proxy statements would know this. I have had zero involvement in any merger discussions involving any public entity I do not run or control. I have zero business interests in China. No properties, no investments, nothing! I joined this trip for one reason: as a loving son who adores my father and wouldn't miss being by his side for this incredible moment. During the bilateral talks [Lara Trump] and I went to the Great Wall of China.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

Immigrants Are Reportedly Being Held in ICE Jails Despite Agreeing to Leave US

Private prison profits are linked to prolonged detention of people who already signed voluntary deportation agreements.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

SNAP participation fell by about 4.3 million from January 2025 to January 2026, mainly due to new access requirements rather than fraud or economic improvement.
#supreme-court
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fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

Supreme Court rejected Virginia’s request to reinstate a congressional map, leaving in place a Virginia ruling that invalidated a recently passed constitutional amendment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Samuel Alito Is Fuming That Blue States Outsmarted His Dobbs Decision

Supreme Court emergency order preserved telehealth access to mifepristone while Justice Thomas dissented by treating abortion-pill mailing as criminal conduct warranting prison.
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fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

Supreme Court rejected Virginia’s request to reinstate a congressional map, leaving in place a Virginia ruling that invalidated a recently passed constitutional amendment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Samuel Alito Is Fuming That Blue States Outsmarted His Dobbs Decision

Supreme Court emergency order preserved telehealth access to mifepristone while Justice Thomas dissented by treating abortion-pill mailing as criminal conduct warranting prison.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Political money is flowing to influencers. But from whom?

A Texas influencer promoted a Democratic California gubernatorial candidate while receiving $100,000 for strategic advice and campaign surrogacy without disclosing the payment.
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Trump-supporting US influencer and German financier charged over 'racist assault' at Bond Street Tube station

An American influencer and a German financier face charges over an alleged assault and racially aggravated public order offences at Bond Street Underground station.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Trump's Stupid IRS Lawsuit Will Be Settled with Our Tax Dollars

A proposed $1.7 billion taxpayer compensation fund would settle claims of legal-system “weaponization,” tied to dropping major Trump lawsuits and potentially enabling unaccountable payouts.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

White collar crime: Former federal attorneys talk agency changes, prediction market litigation at NYC Bar Association | amNewYork

CFTC staffing cuts under President Trump may make enforcement less strict, especially for non-heartland issues, influencing self-reporting and case strategy.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Trump's Latest Gaffes Could Hurt the GOP

Trump’s frank dismissal of Americans’ economic concerns undermines efforts to address inflation and peace negotiations, reflecting indifference to war’s financial impacts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

WHOOSH!' CNN Journos Stunned By Trump's Staggering 67-Point Disapproval on War

Trump’s net approval is at a new low, with disapproval rising across major issues and no polls showing positive ratings since early in his second term.
#ice
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Healey refuses to alter RMV policy that denies undercover license plates to ICE

Massachusetts refuses to issue confidential license plates to most ICE vehicles, and the Trump administration threatens legal action over alleged constitutional violations and public-safety risks.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

It's perjury': Witnesses condemn ICE for lying in court filing about assaulting reporters documenting Federal Plaza operations | amNewYork

Masked ICE agents manhandled photographers during an arrest at 26 Federal Plaza, while a court filing disputed the camera-recorded events.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Healey refuses to alter RMV policy that denies undercover license plates to ICE

Massachusetts refuses to issue confidential license plates to most ICE vehicles, and the Trump administration threatens legal action over alleged constitutional violations and public-safety risks.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

It's perjury': Witnesses condemn ICE for lying in court filing about assaulting reporters documenting Federal Plaza operations | amNewYork

Masked ICE agents manhandled photographers during an arrest at 26 Federal Plaza, while a court filing disputed the camera-recorded events.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Karl Rove Argues AOC Is the GOP's Best Asset Going into 2026

Progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may help Republicans by making Democrats seem out of touch, tightening the party’s appeal ahead of November elections.
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2 days ago

Eric Trump Accuses Jen Psaki of Blatant Lies' as He Announces Lawsuit Against Her and MS NOW

Eric Trump plans to sue MS NOW and Jen Psaki over claims that he served on ALT5 Sigma’s board and had business interests in China.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Eight never-before-seen UFO videos at center of explosive disclosure

Classified UFO videos are being withheld, prompting congressional pressure and claims of internal bottlenecks and resistance to transparency.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Rep. Jared Golden Joins GOP to Block House Iran War Powers Resolution Yet Again

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden was the target of fresh ire late Thursday after casting his party's sole vote against a war powers resolution in the US House aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's disastrous war against Iran. Though Golden, who is not seeking reelection this year, was an original cosponsor of the resolution ( H.Con.Res.75) offered by fellow Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) back in March, he became the deciding vote in the 212-212 tie when it finally hit the floor - even as two Republicans broke with their party for the first time to support such a measure.
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fromTNW | China
3 days ago

Chip export controls were not a major topic in Beijing, US Trade Rep Greer says

Semiconductor export controls were not discussed at US-China bilateral talks in Beijing, while the US approved Nvidia H200 sales to some Chinese firms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

I Need Him to Get Back': Mike Johnson Pressed on GOP Rep's Mysterious Absence

Speaker Mike Johnson said he needs Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to get back as soon as he can as scrutiny grows over his unexplained two-month absence from the House of Representatives and his reelection prospects in a key swing district. Kean has not cast a vote since March 5 because of what his campaign has described only as a personal medical issue. The 57-year-old congressman said in an April 27 statement that he expected to return to a full schedule and be at 100 percent in the near future, but remained absent when lawmakers returned to Washington this week.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

I Haven't Seen It': Mike Johnson Won't React to Trump's Dodge on Defending Taiwan

I haven't seen it. I've been really busy the last couple of days, so I haven't seen the exact readout on how that discussion went, replied Johnson, who regularly feigns ignorance when pressed on Trump statements. The Louisiana Republican added, I've heard a couple of little comments offhand about what he said. He feels like they had a very productive meeting. They talked about some really important issues, and I'm awaiting to sit down with him and go through it in detail. We had an exchange of texts last night, but he's on the way back now, I think, and we'll sit down and go through it and we'll find out.
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3 days ago

Jim Jordan Comically Denies Saying Thing He Said Less Than a Minute Ago: Those Are Your Words'

Gas prices rose after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure, while Rep. Jim Jordan said higher prices are unavoidable due to global events.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Republican rages at journalist for quoting something he said seconds earlier - LGBTQ Nation

A congressmember accused a journalist of misquoting him during a gas-price discussion, while defending the war’s justification and citing campaign promises.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jim Jordan Comically Denies Saying Thing He Said Less Than a Minute Ago: Those Are Your Words'

Gas prices rose after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure, while Rep. Jim Jordan said higher prices are unavoidable due to global events.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Republican rages at journalist for quoting something he said seconds earlier - LGBTQ Nation

A congressmember accused a journalist of misquoting him during a gas-price discussion, while defending the war’s justification and citing campaign promises.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Lauren Boebert Tries to Have It Both Ways in Savage Massie-Trump Feud: I Support Both of These Men'

Below is my friend Thomas Massie. He loves America and is fighting to save it. Also below is my friend and President, Donald Trump. He's put his life on the line to save this great country. I support both of these men. I've worked with both to preserve freedom and liberty. And if that makes you angry, bless your heart.
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