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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

Promises made, promises kept? Between illusion and reality, Trump forges ahead with his authoritarian project

Donald Trump rapidly and ruthlessly advanced an authoritarian agenda, transforming U.S. institutions with a loyal team, compliant Republican Congress, and conservative judiciary.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago

Letters: This election repudiates Donald Trump and his policies

Election delivered a decisive Democratic victory rejecting Donald Trump and his policies on immigration enforcement, public health appointments, trade retaliation, and social benefit cuts.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Viktor Orban Wants to Hire Karoline Leavitt After She Rages at Reporter

Karoline Leavitt intervened after President Trump appeared flustered by a reporter's affordability question, defending Trump and rejecting Hungarian PM Orban's job offer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

This Man Is Not Well': Left Roasts Trump After Appearing to Fall Asleep During Oval Office Event

President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during an Oval Office press conference, prompting criticism and comparisons to his 'Sleepy Joe' insult as disruptions occurred.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Critics Pounce On Trump Over Declaration I Don't Want To Hear About The Affordability!'

President Trump dismissed concerns about the affordability of SNAP benefits, saying 'I don't want to hear about the affordability,' triggering widespread viral backlash.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

You're Fake News!' Trump Berates NBC News Reporter for Asking Him About the Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner

President Trump attacked an NBC reporter, defended claims that Thanksgiving costs rose under Biden, blamed Democrats for economic concerns, and called NBC 'fake news'.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic boost to Trump initiative

Hours later, Trump posted on his social media site that he'd had "a great call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of Israel, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, of Kazakhstan" and that Kazakhstan is the "first Country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many."
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Chris Hayes Marvels at Photo of Trump Looking Annoyed' Right After Man Passes Out in Oval Office

When Americans see Donald Trump slumped in a chair in the Oval Office today, appearing to nod off during a presentation on prescription drug costs, it's fair for folks to wonder, does he appear to care much about what I have to pay at the pharmacy? Hayes said, before showing Harnik's photo of Trump. It shows the passed-out man being tended to off to the right as Trump, who is standing behind the Resolute Desk, has his back turned to the scene.
US politics
#nancy-pelosi
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

Kayleigh, Come On': Fox's Tarlov Calls Out Co-Host for Claiming Trump Was Genuinely Concerned' When Joking About Pelosi Hammer Attack

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

Kayleigh, Come On': Fox's Tarlov Calls Out Co-Host for Claiming Trump Was Genuinely Concerned' When Joking About Pelosi Hammer Attack

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

I Truly Believe They're a Mess': Jon Stewart Fears Democrats Will Squander' Recent Wins

Democrats risk squandering recent electoral gains unless they improve candidate recruitment, messaging, and organizational capacity to channel widespread public energy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MSNBC Host Defends Offering Some Rare Praise For Trump

MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle called Donald Trump the most skilled politician of her lifetime and defended that characterization on social media.
#fifa-peace-prize
Soccer (FIFA)
fromTruthout
1 day ago

FIFA Announces New "Peace Prize," Weeks After Trump Fails to Win Nobel Award

FIFA is creating a new 'peace prize' in Washington, likely honoring Donald Trump amid criticism over FIFA's refusal to sanction human-rights abuses.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Playing Three-Dimensional Chess?

Marjorie Taylor Greene is shifting toward independent, heterodox positions and positioning herself strategically beyond Trump's Republican leadership.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Donald Trump Taken Aback By MAGA Reporter's Flattery

Trump acknowledged praise about weight-loss drug discounts and Walmart's cheaper Thanksgiving meal, noting the comment was a statement rather than a question.
#new-york-mayoral-election
fromFortune
1 day ago
New York City

'If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him': Zohran comes out swinging in first speech after election | Fortune

Zohran Mamdani, a naturalized immigrant Democrat, won New York City mayor-elect, challenged Donald Trump, who attacked him as a communist and vowed to fight him.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
New York City

Trump says he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins

President Trump threatened to withhold most federal funds from New York City if Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election.
fromFortune
1 day ago
New York City

'If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him': Zohran comes out swinging in first speech after election | Fortune

#democratic-victories
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Katie Couric Admits She's No Longer Trying to Be Impartial' About Trump

President Donald Trump's insulting, diminishing, and sophomoric conduct is characterized as beyond the pale, creepy, and designed to please his base.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump relative says he hates being blamed for Tuesday's blue wave: "Not taking any of this too well" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump reacted poorly to election losses, falsely claimed large decreases in gas and grocery prices, and Mary Trump publicly debunked those claims.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Karl Rove Scolds Trump and the GOP After Dismal Election Day

Republican messaging must focus on concrete economic solutions, temper rhetoric, and present a constructive agenda to regain voter support and reduce backlash from Trump-related policies.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Will 2026 Be a Fair Fight?

Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term-indeed, since his loss in 2020-he has shown his willingness to subvert the rules of free and fair elections. In various ways, he's used his power to intimidate potential opponents, Democratic donors, and even voters who might oppose him. His administration appointed the election denier Heather Honey to the newly created role of deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.
US politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

How 'boomerslop' is taking over Meta AI's video feed

Meta's Vibes feed is dominated by AI-generated, boomer-oriented, politically charged jokey videos of Donald Trump that resemble 'boomerslop'.
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump teased as possible first FIFA Peace Prize winner

"On the 5th of December, you will see."
US politics
#zohran-mamdani
fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

Mamdani's 'Trump-proofing NYC' campaign sets up fight with White House | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Hope won' - Sadiq Khan celebrates new NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani became New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor and the youngest since 1892; Sadiq Khan praised the victory as hope over fear.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Zohran Mamdani Blames Bomb Threats on Trump's Push to 'Intimidate Voters'

Zohran Mamdani blamed New Jersey polling-site bomb threats on President Donald Trump, provoking Fox News criticism while Trump continued public attacks on Mamdani.
fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

Mamdani's 'Trump-proofing NYC' campaign sets up fight with White House | Fortune

#proposition-50
fromKqed
2 days ago
California

Proposition 50 Sails to a Win in California's Special Election | KQED

Proposition 50 led with about 64% of the vote amid widespread support and immediate challenges from President Trump over mail-in ballot legitimacy.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
California

Passage of Prop. 50 brightens Newsom's national prospects while casting a shadow on Trump

California approved Proposition 50 to change redistricting, potentially enabling Democrats to win up to five U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms.
fromKqed
2 days ago
California

Proposition 50 Sails to a Win in California's Special Election | KQED

fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump Adds Ugly Gold Sign So No One Misses 'The Oval Office'

The Oval Office may seem like the last place that needs a sign. It is the most famous room in the world. The name helpfully highlights its key distinguishing feature. There shouldn't be any randos wandering the White House grounds unescorted. And if there are, you don't want a sign that says "Hey, the president is in here!"
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

MAGA Diehard Senator Kneecaps the Idea of a Trump Family Political Dynasty

The power needs to go to the president and let him get something done. If we don't, we're going to lose our country. It's going to be over with. So he's got three years, he's the last Trump that we'll have in office, he's hard nosed, he believes in this country, let's give him some support. If he wants to blow up the filibuster, I'm all for it.
US politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

What Democrats' 2025 Election Sweep Means for the Midterms

Broad 2025 Democratic victories reflect voter backlash tied to Donald Trump's leadership and do not signal a durable partisan realignment.
#nigeria
#approval-ratings
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
US politics

Rachel Maddow details "stunning" Trump disapproval ratings: "We're gonna need a bigger boat" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
US politics

Rachel Maddow details "stunning" Trump disapproval ratings: "We're gonna need a bigger boat" - LGBTQ Nation

#nicki-minaj
New York Yankees
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

The View Pummels Andrew Cuomo After NYC Election Humiliation, Reveals His Kiss of Death'

Donald Trump's public intervention and Andrew Cuomo's campaign failures contributed to Cuomo's defeat by Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's Brit Hume Declares Democratic Victories Were Part of Anti-Trump Backlash

Democratic victories in recent races were driven largely by voter resistance to Donald Trump, highlighting challenges for Republicans when Trump is not on the ballot.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Anti-MAGA Majority Reemerges

Off-year election outcomes indicate substantial voter unhappiness with President Donald Trump and contributed to notable Democratic victories across varied ideological positions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jim Acosta Taunts Trump Amid Election Night Democratic Sweep

Podcast host and independent journalist Jim Acosta taunted President Donald Trump as Democrats swept a series of elections, exclaiming that Trump is getting his a** handed to him! Tuesday night saw a string of Democratic victories in hotly anticipated races. Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) defeated Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a race that was called in less than half an hour. New Jersey was the next domino to fall as Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) beat Trump-endorsed former state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-NJ).
US politics
#dick-cheney
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani: Who is the new mayor of New York City? DW 11/05/2025

Democrat Zohran Mamdani, whose rapid political ascent has captivated US politics, won the New York City mayoral election on Wednesday, defeating Republican Curtis Silwa and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, 34, was an overwhelming favorite entering the vote. Silwa, a self-described populist known in the city for his vigilante-like Guardian Angels Group, was considered a huge outsider. Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 following sexual misconduct allegations, ran as an independent after a surprise defeat in the Democratic primary.
US politics
#venezuela
fromThe American Conservative
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

What Kind of 'America First' Is This?

Donald Trump signaled willingness to consider force against Venezuela and pledged U.S. involvement to support Netanyahu, indicating interventionist foreign policy positions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
US politics

Trump Fumes at Reporter Over 'Very Secret Plans' For Venezuela Attack: 'Who Would Say That?!'

President Trump rebuked a reporter aboard Air Force One while denying a decision to strike Venezuela and blaming migrants, criminals, and prior border policies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

TRUMP WASN'T ON THE BALLOT': President Offers All-Caps Excuse for Massive GOP Election Losses

Donald Trump blamed GOP losses on not being on the ballot and a shutdown while many of his endorsed candidates lost races in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Why Trump hijacked the .gov domain

Hello and welcome to Regulator. Happy New York City mayoral election day to everyone who's voting, watching from afar, or just here for the memes. And happy 35th day of the federal government shutdown, which, as of today, is tied for the longest shutdown in history. But let's step back for a second, because there's something these two seemingly unrelated events have in common.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

How Biden's Justice Department Failed to Investigate Trump's First Term Crimes

which looks at how the DOJ during the Biden administration was overly cautious in pursuing cases against Trump and his allies over 2020 election interference, the January 6 riot and more. Attorney General Merrick Garland felt it was important to "turn the page from Donald Trump" and not look too closely at abuses of power, says Leonnig, who also stresses many "stubbornly brave people ... tried to do the right thing and could not succeed in this institution."
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

'Zero Evidence!' Karoline Leavitt Slams 'Irresponsible' Mamdani for Blaming NJ Bomb Threats on Trump

I saw those comments. I think they are completely irresponsible and based on zero evidence, Leavitt said. I think this is just another example of how the Democrat Party, unfortunately, stands for nothing; all they stand against is President Donald Trump. She continued: And I think it's quite sad to see that we have someone at the top of the ticket on an election day today saying such things about the president, when he obviously had nothing to do with those threats.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Donald Trump Jr. Just Shared A Really, Really Weird Post About His Dad's Genitals

My daughter is beautiful, Ivanka.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump and his media buddies are taking the muddling of reality to a whole new level | Arwa Mahdawi

U.S. media outlets increasingly edit coverage to favor Donald Trump following pro-Trump ownership and corporate influence.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Nigeria pushes back on Trump's claims over Christian killings

Nigeria asserts constitutional protection of religious freedom and denies government-supported persecution of Christians despite U.S. accusations and threats.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Anchor Calls Out Johnson's Go-To Trump Answer With Comical Video Receipt

Mike Johnson repeatedly responds "I don't know" to questions about Trump's controversies, creating a pattern of deflection that undermines claims of moral authority.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Trump Knows That Political Power Is Not Enough

President Donald Trump seized control of the Kennedy Center, purged Democrats, named himself chairman, influenced honoree selection, and will host the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors.
#seth-meyers
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Democrats fight to rebuild in key state races on election day

Local and statewide races will test whether Democrats can rebound from 2024 losses amid historic low favorability and tentative economic polling gains.
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Top NY Dem Defends Saying NO' When Asked If Mamdani is the Future of the Democratic Party

Hakeem Jeffries defended saying Zohran Mamdani is not the Democratic Party's future and prioritized House Democratic electoral success to defeat Donald Trump.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Trump's rush to get Scott Adams cancer drug sparks debate about access

Scott Adams, the creator of the iconic Dilbert comic strip, was able to call on a friend in a very high place President Donald Trump to intervene on his behalf get his health care provider, Kaiser of Northern California, to finally schedule an appointment so that he can receive life-extending treatment for metastasized prostate cancer. Best President ever, the famous and controversial East Bay-based cartoonist said on X early Monday, confirming that Trump took time away from running the country and a part of the world to help him get his appointment.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

BBC accused of selectively editing Trump clip about Capitol attack

BBC allegedly spliced Trump January 6 speech to suggest he encouraged the Capitol attack, omitting his call for supporters to protest peacefully.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Analyst predicts good day for Democrats in tomorrow's elections: "Donald Trump is a huge, huge drag" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump's deep unpopularity is creating a substantial drag that favors Democratic victories in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Fact Checker Daniel Dale Reviews the Whoppers Told By Trump During His '60 Minutes' Interview

Donald Trump repeated numerous false factual claims, including election theft, misleading economic statistics, and exaggerated numerical assertions across policy and historical matters.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Pulls Out List of Wars He's Ended Since Returning to White House During 60 Minutes Interview

that was but but Norah, that was Joe Biden's war, not my war. I inherited that stupid war. That should not have been a war. That would've never happened if I were president. And by the way, for four years it didn't happen. There was never even a doubt. Then the election was rigged and stolen, and all of a sudden you see them forming up at the line. And now I come back and I'm gonna get that one solved too.
US politics
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trump mocked for apparently making up a Democrat to get mad at - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump claimed a non-existent Democrat backed men playing in women's sports to dodge an economy question, then refused to name the person.
#60-minutes
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Jennifer Lawrence says speaking about Trump would add fuel to a fire that's ripping the country apart'

Jennifer Lawrence will refrain from publicly criticizing the Trump administration to avoid deepening national divisions and because celebrities do not change voter behavior.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Don't Use That One': Trump Acts Like He Runs CBS on 60 Minutes

Donald Trump's interview remarks revealed an expectation that legacy media should tailor coverage to protect him, and CBS later accommodated him after settling his lawsuit.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

5 Wildest Moments You Didn't See During Trump's 60 Minutes Interview

President Donald Trump gloated about a $16 million settlement with 60 Minutes over allegedly deceptive edits to Kamala Harris's interview.
US politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 days ago

Trump Again Plays Down Prospects Of Tomahawk Deliveries To Ukraine

President Donald Trump said he is not considering providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, reducing Kyiv's prospects for receiving the long-range weapons.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Is This Retribution?' Norah O'Donnell Confronts Trump On Whether He's Using the DOJ to Punish His Foes

Donald Trump denied directing the Department of Justice to target political opponents despite Truth Social posts and subsequent indictments of Comey, Bolton, and Letitia James.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fetterman Salutes 'Gracious' President Trump In Fox News Interview With Lara Trump

Sen. John Fetterman dined with President Trump, called him a gracious host, criticized his party on the border, and urged bipartisan cooperation.
#gavin-newsom
fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Gavin Newsom says he'll consider White House bid after 2026 midterms - 'I'd be lying otherwise' | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Gavin Newsom says he'll consider White House bid after 2026 midterms - 'I'd be lying otherwise' | Fortune

Psychology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The discovery that linked signature size to narcissism

Large, bold signatures correlate with higher status and stronger self-regard; Donald Trump's signature exemplifies this pattern.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Trump and the Presidency That Wouldn't Shut Up

Donald Trump's omnipresent, provocative behavior has produced relentless historical comparisons that amplify his profile and fuel continuous, noisy public debate.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Donald Trump Dreams of More Executions

Donald Trump's policies and Republican actions have triggered an increase in executions, restored the federal death penalty, and expanded capital-punishment measures and methods.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Trump Floods The Zone, Swamping This Story - Above the Law

In response to the "No Kings" rallies, Trump posted a video, created by artificial intelligence, that showed him wearing a crown, flying a plane, and dumping excrement on protestors in America cities. But that's not all. Trump literally took a sledgehammer to the White House, destroying the historic East Wing to make room for his new "President Donald J. Trump Ballroom."
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

President Trump greeted by Emperor Naruhito in Japan before meeting with new prime minister

"She has good taste," Trump told reporters. "That's a hot truck."
World news
World news
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Will Trump's Threats Destabilize Relations With Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Pakistan cultivated rapprochement with Donald Trump through flattery, nominations and business ties, securing diplomatic engagement and reduced tariffs amid quid-pro-quo speculation.
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