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2 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Security concerns grow in US as funding stalls

US preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 are lagging, raising security concerns due to delayed funding and potential extremist threats.
#donald-trump
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fromIntelligencer
2 hours ago

Trump's Losing War Against the Federal Reserve

Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve may undermine his own authority and lead to legal challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
28 minutes ago

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump Pearl Harbor joke: Everything he knows about it begins and ends with the Ben Affleck movie'

Late-night hosts humorously addressed Trump's Japan visit, Iran stance, and Epstein investigation amidst ongoing government shutdown issues.
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fromIntelligencer
2 hours ago

Trump's Losing War Against the Federal Reserve

Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve may undermine his own authority and lead to legal challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
28 minutes ago

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump Pearl Harbor joke: Everything he knows about it begins and ends with the Ben Affleck movie'

Late-night hosts humorously addressed Trump's Japan visit, Iran stance, and Epstein investigation amidst ongoing government shutdown issues.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
26 minutes ago

Trump FEMA Official Has History of Violent Rhetoric' and Claimed He Teleported to a Waffle House

Gregg Phillips, head of FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, has a history of extreme rhetoric and bizarre claims, including teleportation experiences.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Karoline Leavitt Slapped with Community Note and Roasted

Karoline Leavitt's claim of overwhelming American support for Operation Epic Fury is challenged by polls showing limited backing beyond MAGA Republicans.
#trump-administration
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fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Op-Ed | The Department of Justice's desperate attempt to avoid ethics | amNewYork

The Trump administration has pursued political enemies, ignored legal processes for U.S. Attorney appointments, and prioritized loyalty over rule of law.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Bill O'Reilly Says Tulsi Gabbard Has Lost All Credibility' With Trump: She Won't Be There Much Longer'

Bill O'Reilly claims Tulsi Gabbard lost credibility with Trump over opposing Venezuela intervention and will not remain as Director of National Intelligence much longer.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Insulting and Laughable': Karoline Leavitt Shreds Joe Kent's Allegations Against Trump

Former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, claiming the Trump administration was pressured by Israel into military conflict with Iran, contradicting Trump's stated foreign policy positions.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Op-Ed | The Department of Justice's desperate attempt to avoid ethics | amNewYork

The Trump administration has pursued political enemies, ignored legal processes for U.S. Attorney appointments, and prioritized loyalty over rule of law.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Bill O'Reilly Says Tulsi Gabbard Has Lost All Credibility' With Trump: She Won't Be There Much Longer'

Bill O'Reilly claims Tulsi Gabbard lost credibility with Trump over opposing Venezuela intervention and will not remain as Director of National Intelligence much longer.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Insulting and Laughable': Karoline Leavitt Shreds Joe Kent's Allegations Against Trump

Former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, claiming the Trump administration was pressured by Israel into military conflict with Iran, contradicting Trump's stated foreign policy positions.
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fromFortune
58 minutes ago

The White House has a plan for AI regulation, and it starts with keeping states out of it | Fortune

The White House released a framework for Congress to guide artificial intelligence policy development, emphasizing innovation, safety, and public trust.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
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fromCbsnews
14 hours ago

New Jersey electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, congressional report says

New Jersey's electricity rates increased by 16.9% in 2025, significantly higher than the national average of 6.4%.
#ice-detention
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fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

Everyone Who Is Furious at ICE Might Be Missing an Even More Deserving Target

Joaquin Castro has effectively worked to release families from ICE detention, notably reducing the population at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
14 hours ago

The Wire: Berkeley man detained for days after rookie ICE agent's error

An ICE agent's paperwork error from inadequate Trump administration training caused a Berkeley man's wrongful detention for multiple days.
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fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

ICE Appears in The Pitt's Latest Episode. It's One of the Most Powerful Statements of the Entire Series.

The presence of ICE agents in the ER creates a tense atmosphere, causing patients and staff to feel unsafe and leave the facility.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Scott Jennings Mocks CNN Political Analyst for Warning Iran War Making Life Worse' for Americans

This is the most unpopular war in American history, and for good reason. And the longer it goes on, the worse those numbers are going to look. There is no instance in history of prolonged war benefitting any nation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Republican Senator Explains, I'm Married to a Married Woman'

Senate Republicans support the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, while opponents argue it could disenfranchise many citizens.
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Republican Congressman Says Iranians Should Pay U.S. to Wage War on Them: We Gotta Pay for This Somehow'

I support the president, I support this action. But at the same time, we've got to pay for this. So, how is this going to be dealt with? I would actually like to see Iran pay for this, whether it's $20 billion or $200 billion, whatever it is.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Norwegian princess says she was 'manipulated' by Epstein

Crown Princess Mette-Marit regrets meeting Jeffrey Epstein, stating she was manipulated and wishes she had never met him.
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fromThe Atlantic
17 hours ago

The IRS Is in Trouble

The IRS, weakened by budget cuts and staff reductions from over 100,000 to 81,000 employees, faces significant challenges in collecting taxes and processing returns for the 2026 filing season.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Drops Gutpunching Side-by-Side Trump Vs. Intel Video Receipts

CNN's Kaitlan Collins presented video evidence showing Trump's intelligence officials contradicting his claims about Iran's nuclear program during Capitol Hill testimony.
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fromAxios
17 hours ago

White House eyes Friday rollout for AI framework

The White House plans to announce a federal AI regulatory framework covering child safety, communities, creators, and censorship, with potential preemption of conflicting state laws.
#government-shutdown
fromFortune
1 day ago
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Delta CEO slams Washington over unpaid TSA agents, says front-line workers are being used as 'political chips' | Fortune

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays

TSA workers are resigning due to unpaid wages during a government shutdown caused by partisan disagreements over Department of Homeland Security funding and immigration policy reforms.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Rips Dems on DHS Shutdown, Demands They Pay Big Price

Trump blamed Democrats for a DHS shutdown causing airport chaos, demanding they pay a political price in midterm elections.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Delta CEO slams Washington over unpaid TSA agents, says front-line workers are being used as 'political chips' | Fortune

Delta's CEO and other airline leaders demand Congress end the government shutdown and pay TSA agents, citing operational disruptions and public support for compensation during the crisis.
#epstein-investigation
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fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Democrats say Bondi won't commit to testifying in House Epstein investigation

House Oversight Committee Republicans and Democrats clash over Attorney General Bondi's informal briefing instead of formal sworn deposition regarding Epstein investigation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Democrats walk out in protest over outrageous fake' Epstein briefing from Pam Bondi

House Democrats walked out of a briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files after she refused to commit to testifying under oath before the committee.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

James Comer Says Some Republicans Embarrassed Him on Epstein

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer criticized Democrats for walking out of an Attorney General Pam Bondi briefing on Jeffrey Epstein while acknowledging embarrassing behavior from some Republican members.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Jeffrey Epstein's elite relationships visualised: the banker, the economist and the director

The Guardian's analysis of over one million Epstein files identified connections between the convicted sex offender and prominent figures in business, politics, and arts, though appearing in files does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Legal Chief Destroys Trump DOJ Honcho Over Epstein Victims Amid Closed-Door Grilling

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ's handling of the Epstein investigation against criticism from CNN legal analyst Elie Honig ahead of a Capitol Hill briefing.
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fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Democrats say Bondi won't commit to testifying in House Epstein investigation

House Oversight Committee Republicans and Democrats clash over Attorney General Bondi's informal briefing instead of formal sworn deposition regarding Epstein investigation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Democrats walk out in protest over outrageous fake' Epstein briefing from Pam Bondi

House Democrats walked out of a briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files after she refused to commit to testifying under oath before the committee.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

James Comer Says Some Republicans Embarrassed Him on Epstein

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer criticized Democrats for walking out of an Attorney General Pam Bondi briefing on Jeffrey Epstein while acknowledging embarrassing behavior from some Republican members.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Jeffrey Epstein's elite relationships visualised: the banker, the economist and the director

The Guardian's analysis of over one million Epstein files identified connections between the convicted sex offender and prominent figures in business, politics, and arts, though appearing in files does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Legal Chief Destroys Trump DOJ Honcho Over Epstein Victims Amid Closed-Door Grilling

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ's handling of the Epstein investigation against criticism from CNN legal analyst Elie Honig ahead of a Capitol Hill briefing.
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fromEsquire
17 hours ago

Are You One of Those Weirdos Who Wants More Money in Politics? Move to West Virginia!

West Virginia passed legislation obscuring employer information from political donations over $250, ostensibly for harassment protection but effectively shielding corporate political influence from public scrutiny.
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fromJezebel
17 hours ago

DHS Confirms It's Breaking Its Own Rules by Detaining Hundreds of Pregnant & Postpartum Women

ICE has detained and deported at least 982 pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women between January 2025 and February 2026, violating its own detention directive and federal policy.
#dhs-nomination
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Nancy Mace Slams Markwayne Mullin As Someone Who Advertises Violence As the Answer'

Rep. Nancy Mace criticized Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination, citing his past mocking of Sen. Rand Paul's assault and refusal to apologize during his confirmation hearing.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown

Democrats reject Mullin's DHS nomination despite his openness to warrant requirements, demanding legislative reforms rather than agency discretion to prevent policy reversals.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Nancy Mace Slams Markwayne Mullin As Someone Who Advertises Violence As the Answer'

Rep. Nancy Mace criticized Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination, citing his past mocking of Sen. Rand Paul's assault and refusal to apologize during his confirmation hearing.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown

Democrats reject Mullin's DHS nomination despite his openness to warrant requirements, demanding legislative reforms rather than agency discretion to prevent policy reversals.
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fromAxios
20 hours ago

Comey subpoenaed in alleged "grand conspiracy" against Trump

Trump administration officials are investigating Democratic leaders for alleged misconduct in investigating Trump, with Comey subpoenaed regarding the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian election interference.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

The Trump Administration's proposed capital gains tax cut could add nearly $1 trillion to the national debt within the decade, think tank warns | Fortune

The Trump Administration is considering capital gains tax indexation that could add $170-$950 billion to the national debt by 2035, raising concerns about deficit spending amid record debt levels.
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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Trump is threatening international students, and a new bill could help stop him

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce legislation to protect Optional Practical Training, a program allowing international students to work in the US for up to 24 months after graduation, which faces elimination under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

One Judge Just Showed Why Jerome Powell Is Free to Stand Up To Trump's Bullying

A federal judge blocked a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell, ruling the prosecution was designed to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning at Trump's behest.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Joe Scarborough Baffled by Markwayne Mullin's Cheering for the Criminal Assault' of Rand Paul: Why Can't He Just Apologize?'

Secretary of Homeland Security nominee Markwayne Mullin refused to apologize for justifying the criminal assault on Senator Rand Paul, prompting criticism from media figures about the lack of accountability in confirmation hearings.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Dem Lawmaker Presses Kash Patel on Allegedly Firing Counterintelligence Experts for Political Reasons Right Before Iran War

FBI Director Kash Patel faced questioning about firing dozen counterintelligence agents tracking Iran threats, allegedly for investigating Trump's classified documents handling.
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fromTruthout
22 hours ago

The FBI Is Investigating Joe Kent, Former Trump Official Who Resigned Over Iran War

The FBI investigation into Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information raises concerns about potential DOJ weaponization against Trump administration critics who oppose policy decisions.
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fromJezebel
17 hours ago

Splinter: It's Not 'the Epstein Class', It's the Capitalist Class

Politicians risk using the Epstein scandal as a scapegoat to avoid addressing systemic corruption and the institutional failures that enabled widespread abuse.
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fromMail Online
22 hours ago

NASA hit with UFO cover-up claim as whistleblowers fear'murder'

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett claims NASA is lying about classified UFO files and alleges whistleblowers fear retaliation for disclosure.
#voting-restrictions
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1 day ago

GOP SAVE Act rewrite ties voting restrictions to policies targeting trans people

Senate Republicans introduced a SAVE Act rewrite combining federal voting restrictions with provisions targeting transgender people, including citizenship requirements, photo ID mandates, mail-in voting limits, sports participation bans, and criminal penalties for gender-affirming care for minors.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Senate Republicans' last-minute SAVE Act rewrite includes anti-transgender provisions

Senate Republicans proposed an amendment combining federal voting restrictions with policies targeting transgender people, including citizenship requirements for voter registration and bans on transgender athletes in school sports.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

The Louder the Trump Admin Complains About Iran Coverage, the Worse It Looks

Pentagon Secretary Hegseth accused journalists of undermining military efforts while invoking Gold Star families, framing press scrutiny as anti-Trump bias rather than addressing substantive policy questions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Democrats Storm Out of Pam Bondi Meeting: We All Just F*cking Had It'

House Democrats walked out of a meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi after she refused to commit to complying with a subpoena regarding the DOJ's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Do You Agree or Disagree?' The GOP's Elise Stefanik Grills Tulsi Gabbard About Joe Kent

Rep. Stefanik questioned DNI Gabbard about former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent's resignation letter criticizing Israeli influence on Iran policy decisions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Democrat Rages at Gabbard, Ratcliffe for Standing by Belief That Only Trump Can Determine Imminent Threats': Why Do You Even Have a Job?'

Rep. Gomez confronted intelligence officials over their claim that only Trump can determine imminent threats, questioning the necessity of their advisory roles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Patel and Bondi Sued by Two Fired FBI Agents Who Investigated Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election

The two plaintiffs filed their 41-page complaint with their identities under seal as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Thursday, stating that they were both formerly FBI Special Agents who were assigned to an investigation into a suspected conspiracy to illegally overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election, known as Arctic Frost.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Ex-NFL Reporter Running for Congress Tells Americans Take One Less Trip to Starbucks' as Gas Prices Surge During War: Try to Be Patriots About This'

Michele Tafoya, a former NFL reporter running for Minnesota Senate, urges Americans to reduce discretionary trips and support military personnel amid rising gas prices caused by Middle East tensions.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
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#media-criticism
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Megyn Kelly Ruthlessly Mocked Over Pearl-Clutching Hypocrisy on Fox News Graphic

Megyn Kelly criticized Fox News for blending American and Israeli flags in a chyron, calling it inappropriate, but her own show previously used an identical graphic combining US and Iranian flags.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Megyn Kelly Ruthlessly Mocked Over Pearl-Clutching Hypocrisy on Fox News Graphic

Megyn Kelly criticized Fox News for blending American and Israeli flags in a chyron, calling it inappropriate, but her own show previously used an identical graphic combining US and Iranian flags.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Steve Cohen Throws Down With Kash Patel Over Fired Counterterrorism Agents In Tense Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel defended firing a dozen counterterrorism agents from the Iran task force, citing internal investigations into unethical conduct while claiming increased resources and arrests in Iran counterintelligence operations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

No timeframe for ending US war against Iran, says Pete Hegseth

The US military has launched over 7,000 strikes against Iran with no defined end date, with the largest strike package occurring as the conflict expands to include naval operations in the Gulf.
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

CNBC's Sara Eisen Swipes At Trump Econ Adviser For Brushing Off' Americans' Pain at the Pump

Americans are feeling this, I don't have to tell you guys. If you have filled up a tank of gas, you are paying 80 to 90 cents more per gallon than before this war began. That's a sharp increase. It's painful. You feel it and it will impact your spending everywhere else. It's an economic hit.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Enraged Democrats threaten Bondi with impeachment, contempt after "outrageous" briefing

Attorney General Bondi faced bipartisan subpoena for Epstein files testimony but conducted an unsworn briefing, prompting Democrats to introduce impeachment articles for obstruction and evasiveness.
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18 hours ago

California Sues Trump Over Repeal of EPA's Authority to Fight Climate Change | KQED

As a result of these changes, engine and vehicle manufacturers no longer have any future obligations for the measurement, control, and reporting of GHG emissions for any highway engine and vehicle, including model years manufactured prior to this final rule.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Fox's John Roberts Lauds Trump's Cheeky' Pearl Harbor Dig: People Are Applauding Him'

Trump made a Pearl Harbor joke to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi about not informing allies of military actions, drawing partisan reactions on social media.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Video: Trump's ICE Raids Upend South Texas Construction Industry

ICE raids in South Texas construction sites have caused severe labor shortages, halting projects and forcing businesses into bankruptcy despite support from Trump voters who prioritize immigration enforcement.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Trump DHS pick Markwayne Mullin appears before senators for his confirmation hearing | Watch Live

Markwayne Mullin, Oklahoma senator and Trump ally, faces confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary to oversee mass deportation implementation and lead the 260,000-employee department.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer

Independent journalist Karl Loftus interviews anonymous DHS immigration enforcement agents through his project 'Confessions of an ICE Agent,' providing rare insight into officers' perspectives during Trump's immigration enforcement surge.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department

Oklahoma GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin faces Senate confirmation hearing to become DHS Secretary after Kristi Noem's removal due to immigration enforcement controversies and management failures.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Trump-allied Florida police chief calls for way to regularize immigrants without criminal records

Sheriff Grady Judd proposes Congress create a legal pathway for undocumented migrants integrated into society while prioritizing deportation of those committing crimes.
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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
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fromJezebel
1 day ago

What Could Go Wrong? An Election Denier Is About to Run Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, nominated for Secretary of Homeland Security, has a controversial record including election denial, extreme anti-abortion positions, and inappropriate conduct, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
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fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Trump's anti-fraud task force poised to scrutinize benefits programs

The White House established an anti-fraud task force to combat fraud in federally-funded benefits programs through funding withholding, increased data-sharing, and enhanced eligibility enforcement.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Mullin Does a Pirouette When Asked Who Won 2020 Election

Homeland Security secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin avoided directly answering whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his Senate confirmation hearing, instead stating Biden was sworn in and served as president.
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fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

The Senate's marathon elections debate is dividing Republicans, not Democrats

Senate Republicans plan extended debate on an election bill unlikely to pass, facing Democratic opposition and internal disagreement over eliminating the filibuster.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries

The Trump administration expanded visa bond requirements to 50 countries, adding 12 nations primarily from Africa, requiring applicants to post bonds up to $15,000 to reduce visa overstays.
#national-debt
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fromFortune
1 day ago

$39 trillion national debt is 'an embarrassing milestone,' think tank says. 'Clearly headed in the wrong direction' | Fortune

U.S. gross national debt exceeded $39 trillion in less than six months after reaching $38 trillion, reflecting decades of fiscal irresponsibility from both political parties with no meaningful reform efforts underway.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

The national debt just crossed $39 trillion-almost doubling since Trump vowed to erase it | Fortune

U.S. national debt reached $39 trillion in January 2025, accumulating at an unsustainable pace that budget experts unanimously describe as alarming and economically dangerous.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

$39 trillion national debt is 'an embarrassing milestone,' think tank says. 'Clearly headed in the wrong direction' | Fortune

U.S. gross national debt exceeded $39 trillion in less than six months after reaching $38 trillion, reflecting decades of fiscal irresponsibility from both political parties with no meaningful reform efforts underway.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

The national debt just crossed $39 trillion-almost doubling since Trump vowed to erase it | Fortune

U.S. national debt reached $39 trillion in January 2025, accumulating at an unsustainable pace that budget experts unanimously describe as alarming and economically dangerous.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Who in Hillary Clinton's team thought it would be a good idea to capitalise on the Jeffrey Epstein case? | Arwa Mahdawi

Political figures increasingly monetize controversial moments and scandals through merchandise sales, from Trump's mugshot shirts to Clinton's cow-themed hats referencing Epstein testimony.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

City Council staffer detained by ICE ordered deported; Speaker Menin vows to continue legal battle to keep him here | amNewYork

City Council Speaker Julie Menin pledges to fight Rafael Rubio's deportation after a judge ordered his removal despite his legal status and background clearance.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JD Vance Scoffs at Reporter Asking If Trump Will Intervene' in 2026 Elections

Vice President Vance dismissed concerns about federal election intervention, reframing it as support for voter ID requirements and the SAVE Act.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Senator Throws Down With Tulsi Gabbard Over Foreign Threats to U.S. Elections

Senator Warner confronted DNI Gabbard over missing foreign election threat reports and assessments, questioning whether the absence of documentation indicates no foreign threats exist for the 2026 midterms.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Katie Miller Grills Trump Deputy AG Todd Blanche About Epstein's Death: Are You Still Confident' He Wasn't Murdered?

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questioning about Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 prison death, which was ruled suicide despite ongoing suspicions of foul play and procedural failures.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Who's In Charge of Vaccines Now?

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration likely violated the law by dismissing the CDC's vaccine advisory panel and replacing it with vaccine-skeptical members, then altering childhood immunization schedules without proper input.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump's Deputy AG Talks Pizzagate and Conspiracy Theories in Lengthy Interview Focused Almost Entirely On Epstein

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein and defended the DOJ's prosecution efforts against perpetrators.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Tulsi Gabbard won't say whether she warned Trump that Iran could block the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

I have not and won't divulge internal conversations. I will say that those of us within the intelligence community continue to provide the president with all of the best objective intelligence available to inform his decisions. This statement reflects Gabbard's consistent refusal to disclose specific intelligence briefings to Trump regarding Iran's likely responses to U.S. military action, despite Democratic senators' attempts to extract details about potential Iranian retaliation strategies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Dems Open Probe into Kristi Noem's DHS Shadow-in-Chief' Corey Lewandowski

We demand DHS preserve all communications and internal records concerning Mr. Lewandowski's role within the Department, as well as the Department's practices, policies, and procedures related to contracting, personnel, and the handling of classified materials. Any deviation from standard record-keeping will be treated as an attempt to hide or destroy evidence.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

If That Helps You Sleep At Night': CNBC's Sara Eisen Sparks Ire of View Co-Hosts With Trump Defense

CNBC's Sara Eisen defended Trump during a View appearance, arguing the president acts independently rather than being coerced by Israel regarding Iran strikes.
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