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Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

White House Cites Alcohol and Harassment For Firing Republican NTSB Board Member

The White House fired Republican NTSB member Todd Inman, citing drinking on the job, harassment, misuse of government resources, and meeting absences, while Inman denies allegations as a political attack.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Grave concerns' for Iran women's team return home after Asian Cup elimination

Iran's women's soccer team faces uncertain return home after tournament elimination, with potential safety risks from their government due to political statements during the competition.
#olympic-hockey
Boston Bruins
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Olympic Hockey Mess Was a Preview of Trump's World Cup

Jack Hughes's Olympic gold medal victory was overshadowed within hours by political controversy stemming from a presidential congratulatory call, transforming his heroic moment into a culture war flashpoint.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players humorously addressed a controversy over unequal presidential recognition during an SNL appearance, with the women's captain making a pointed joke about being invited alongside the men's team.
NYC LGBT
fromWSYR
1 week ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players made a humorous SNL appearance addressing controversy over Trump's sexist joke about inviting only the men's team to the State of the Union.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Knight, alongside Hughes brothers, jokes back on 'Saturday Night Live'

U.S. Olympic hockey players made a humorous SNL appearance addressing controversy over Trump's sexist joke about inviting only the men's team to the State of the Union.
fromJezebel
1 week ago
US politics

Doesn't Sound Like U.S. Women's Hockey Is 'Soon' Going to the White House

Boston Bruins
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Olympic Hockey Mess Was a Preview of Trump's World Cup

Jack Hughes's Olympic gold medal victory was overshadowed within hours by political controversy stemming from a presidential congratulatory call, transforming his heroic moment into a culture war flashpoint.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players humorously addressed a controversy over unequal presidential recognition during an SNL appearance, with the women's captain making a pointed joke about being invited alongside the men's team.
NYC LGBT
fromWSYR
1 week ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players made a humorous SNL appearance addressing controversy over Trump's sexist joke about inviting only the men's team to the State of the Union.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Knight, alongside Hughes brothers, jokes back on 'Saturday Night Live'

U.S. Olympic hockey players made a humorous SNL appearance addressing controversy over Trump's sexist joke about inviting only the men's team to the State of the Union.
fromJezebel
1 week ago
US politics

Doesn't Sound Like U.S. Women's Hockey Is 'Soon' Going to the White House

NYC politics
fromFox News
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani's wife liked social media post calling Oct 7 sexual violence investigation a 'hoax': report

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife faced scrutiny for liking social media posts dismissing investigations into October 7 sexual violence and promoting anti-Israel messaging.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Kesha slams "disgusting & inhumane" White House for using her song to promote war - LGBTQ Nation

Kesha condemned the White House for using her song 'Blow' in a TikTok video promoting military violence and war, stating she does not approve of her music being used to incite violence of any kind.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

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

Trump reportedly considered replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after contentious congressional testimony angered the president.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tommy Robinson welcomed by Trump administration in visit to Washington

Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist with criminal convictions, met with Trump administration officials at the US State Department, highlighting the administration's promotion of free speech advocacy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Kristi Noem is out. Could Pam Bondi follow?

Kristi Noem was removed as homeland security secretary after claiming Trump approved an expensive migrant deportation ad campaign, embarrassing the president rather than for her controversial tenure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

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

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

The 7 Craziest Moments From Markwayne Mullin, Trump's Pick to Lead Homeland Security

President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security after removing Kristi Noem from the position.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

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

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

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

Trump reportedly considered replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after contentious congressional testimony angered the president.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | Red alert: Brooklyn pol says he and other USSR immigrants are more 'cultured' than Americans

State Assemblyman Michael Novakhov faced backlash for Facebook remarks suggesting USSR-born immigrants are more cultured than American residents, later claiming mistranslation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani defends wife Rama Duwaji as private person' after report on her pro-Palestine social media activity | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani defended his wife Rama Duwaji after reports that she liked Instagram posts related to the October 7 Hamas attack and pro-Palestinian messaging, stating she is a private person with no official government role.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

GOP Rep Questions Top Trump Diplomat Who Claims Biden Admin Was Trying to Make the Maps More Gay'

Rep. Mast questioned State Department efforts to make maps more inclusive during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, criticizing DEI-related grants and public diplomacy initiatives.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Candace Owens Calls on US Troops to Quit the Military: Trump Has Betrayed America'

Do not join or remain in the United States Military. Trump has betrayed America and expects you to die for Israel. There is no honor in being led by dishonorable men to your death.
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Parliament refurb chair defends potential 40bn costs

The Houses of Parliament restoration project could cost up to £39 billion, with the delivery authority defending the estimate as reasonable given the building's deteriorating condition and current £150 million annual maintenance costs.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

MTG excoriates Trump after he says gender-affirming care is OK if parents approve - LGBTQ Nation

Trump claimed that the bill will achieve "NO MEN IN WOMEN'S SPORTS" AND "NO TRANSGENDER MUTILATION SURGERY FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF PARENTS." She shared an image of a post from Trump demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act, a voter ID bill that has nothing to do with access to transgender health care.
US politics
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Housing Minister rejects claims of 'personal' ties to developer behind Wexford evictions

Housing Minister James Browne denies personal connections to a developer issuing 36 eviction notices at Hazelwood estate in Wexford, while recordings reveal the landlord's agent encouraging tenants to wait and suggesting council purchase as the preferred outcome.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Yes, Trump's Homeland Security Pick Tried to Start a Literal Fight at a Senate Hearing. But There's So Much More.

Noem has been in acute trouble ever since her management of the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, in which officials shot and killed two U.S. citizens. Her management of the agency has made her widely disliked both within DHS and among other members of the Cabinet and White House staff.
US politics
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says

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

As Best We Can Tell, Kristi Noem Is Now A Green Lantern Or Some Shit | Defector

The current secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

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

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

Trump ousts DHS secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with Republican senator

Trump replaced Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin after ICE agents killed two US citizens and reports of Noem's questionable conduct drew bipartisan criticism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism from MSNBC hosts for dismissing media coverage of fallen service members' deaths as negative reporting rather than acknowledging the tragedy of six soldiers killed by an Iranian drone.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Czech lawmakers will vote on lifting immunity for populist leader Babis over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers voted on lifting Prime Minister Andrej Babis's immunity to allow prosecution in a €2 million EU subsidy fraud case involving a farm that received improper subsidies.
#epstein-investigation
US politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

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

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

CNN Panel Laments Hillary Clinton Keeps Having to Answer for Her Husband's Behavior': Never Even Met' Epstein

US politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

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

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

CNN Panel Laments Hillary Clinton Keeps Having to Answer for Her Husband's Behavior': Never Even Met' Epstein

#congressional-hearing
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
US politics

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

Rep. Moskowitz questioned DHS Secretary Noem about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, while Noem accused him of attacking conservative women.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
US politics

Tim Walz smacks down Nancy Mace's attempt to turn fraud hearing into a debate about trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Nancy Mace questioned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about defining womanhood during a House hearing ostensibly focused on welfare fraud allegations in Minnesota, which Walz declined to answer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

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

Rep. Moskowitz questioned DHS Secretary Noem about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, while Noem accused him of attacking conservative women.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
US politics

Tim Walz smacks down Nancy Mace's attempt to turn fraud hearing into a debate about trans people - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Just Not True': CNN's Jake Tapper Blasts Hegseth's Claim Media Reports Military Deaths Just to Make Trump Look Bad'

CNN anchor Jake Tapper defended media coverage of six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility, rejecting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that reporting their deaths was politically motivated against President Trump.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Mamdani says time will tell' if radio host Sid Rosenberg's apology for cockroach' slur was sincere | amNewYork

Right-wing radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized on-air for calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani a cockroach and making inflammatory remarks, though Mamdani expressed skepticism about the sincerity of the apology.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Kristi Noem Asked With Her Husband Sitting Right Behind Her If She's Had Sexual Relations With Corey Lewandowski'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem rejected questions about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during House Judiciary Committee testimony, calling the inquiry tabloid garbage while her husband sat behind her.
#antisemitism
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Right-wing politics

Pod Save America Star Cites Knitting Club T-Shirt in Defense of Democrat With Red Flags

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny over antisemitic associations, including a Nazi tattoo, amplifying antisemitic posts, and meeting with antisemitic commentators.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago
France politics

French hard-left firebrand sparks row with 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe

Jean-Luc Melenchon faced antisemitism accusations after mocking the pronunciation of 'Epstein' at a Lyon rally, prompting widespread political condemnation and calls from left-wing politicians to distance themselves from the LFI leader.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Pod Save America Star Cites Knitting Club T-Shirt in Defense of Democrat With Red Flags

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny over antisemitic associations, including a Nazi tattoo, amplifying antisemitic posts, and meeting with antisemitic commentators.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

I'm Not Here to Be Your Prop!' Tim Walz Fires Back After Nancy Mace Asks What Is a Woman?'

Gov. Walz, what is a woman? Have you learned that lesson? Mace asked 63 seconds into her allotted time. I'm the governor of Minnesota, congresswoman, I'm not here to be your prop for your obsession! Walz shot back. So if you can't define what a woman is, you can't define fraud, Mace told him.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

Sir Keir Starmer defended the UK's decision to refuse initial involvement in US-Israel strikes on Iran, prioritizing protecting British nationals while later agreeing to defensive operations from British bases.
Music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Roc Nation Claims Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Drew 4.157 Billion Views in 24 Hours

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance achieved 4.157 billion worldwide views in 24 hours, ranking as the fourth-most viewed halftime show in Super Bowl history.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

San Francisco Ballet pulls out of Kennedy Center performances

San Francisco Ballet cancelled its May performances at the Kennedy Center amid political tensions following Trump's takeover and addition of his name to the building.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump says special relationship is obviously not what is was' after Starmer's refusal to back Iran strikes UK politics live

We all remember the mistakes of Iraq, and we have learned those lessons. Any UK actions must always have a lawful basis, and a viable thought-through plan. That is the principle that I applied to the decisions that I made over the weekend.
UK politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Nancy Mace under House Ethics Committee investigation

The report says Mace consistently 'requested and received the maximum allowable reimbursement' from a program meant to help House members pay their D.C. living costs. An OCC review of invoices, utility bills and other documents 'identified discrepancies between the amounts requested and received by Rep. Mace ... and the total of these associated bills.'
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump admin hangs banner of anti-LGBTQ+ influencer Charlie Kirk outside Ed. Dept. - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration honored Charlie Kirk alongside historic education advocates on a Department of Education banner, despite Kirk's lack of educational credentials and controversial positions on diversity and inclusion.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Dem Senate candidate shares post from anti-LGBTQ+ influencer & says it was an accident - LGBTQ Nation

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner reposted content from an anti-LGBTQ+ influencer before deleting it, following previous controversies involving antisemitic podcasters and a Nazi-themed tattoo.
Miscellaneous
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Nancy Mace Uses Iran Attacks to Go After Ilhan Omar, Who's... Somalian

Rep. Nancy Mace faces scrutiny over personal struggles and controversial behavior, including trauma-driven actions and inflammatory attacks on Muslim colleagues following geopolitical events.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dana White Fires Back at Critics Complaining He's Made UFC Political' With Trump Ties

How about you be authentic and just be yourself? How about that? Just be authentic. You don't have to agree with me, and you don't have to like it; and I don't have to agree with you, but we can all still just get along. I mean, that's how this is supposed to work.
MMA
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Out USA Hockey captain says it's not her job to explain others' bad behavior: "I want to celebrate" - LGBTQ Nation

USA Women's Hockey captain Hilary Knight criticized President Trump's dismissive joke about the women's team during his call with the men's team after both won Olympic gold medals.
#music-festival-cancellation
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologise after paedo defenders' jibe

Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologize for calling Labour the 'paedo defenders party' during Prime Minister's Questions, despite criticism from Labour MPs and others.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Anthropic's Claude reports widespread outage | TechCrunch

The issues we are seeing are related to Claude.ai and with the login/logout paths. Anthropic has not yet detailed what caused the outage, though the company said it has identified an issue and is implementing a fix.
Artificial intelligence
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Politics live: UK not at war with Iran despite drone attack on RAF base says minister

Prime Minister Starmer authorized US military strikes against Iran from British bases, drawing criticism for potentially enabling illegal military action and risking civilian casualties.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Reform council deputy admits post image was AI

The image was obviously for illustrative purposes. Grimes said it was 'entirely predictable' the BBC was 'hyperventilating' over the image instead of the fact 'southern councils are using the north as a dumping ground for their housing failures and mass migration'. He added: 'Make no mistake, this is happening, people are being pushed to the back of the queue in their own communities.'
UK politics
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Saturday Night Live Just Turned a Triumphant Moment for Hockey and Connor Storrie Into a Grim Spectacle

Connor Storrie's SNL monologue highlighted hockey representation issues while the U.S. men's hockey team faced backlash for controversial political associations and poor handling of the situation.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Rashida Tlaib Draws Heat for Seemingly Referring to the US As They' in Post Condemning Attack On Iran

Rep. Rashida Tlaib faced criticism from multiple commentators for using 'they' instead of 'we' when referring to the U.S. in a post condemning military strikes on Iran.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Nutty professor who held machete to Post reporter's neck rambles about 'violent fascists' in defense of her $407K taxpayer-funded artwork

Ex-CUNY professor Shellyne Rodriguez, who assaulted a reporter with a machete, received $407,000 in taxpayer funding for a public monument while claiming victimhood and refusing to acknowledge her violent crime.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: Randa's Market Adopts Third Cat, Shadow,' Following the Death of KitKat

Multiple Bay Area news stories cover local business updates, political conflicts, infrastructure projects, legal settlements, policy changes, rescue operations, and community celebrations.
#festival-cancellation
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Right Is Becoming What It Hates

A misleading social media clip falsely portrayed Governor Newsom's comments about dyslexia as racially offensive, sparking a frivolous controversy amplified by a large anonymous account.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Radiohead respond after ICE uses "Let Down" in a video: "go fuck yourselves"

Radiohead's song 'Let Down' was used without permission in an ICE social media campaign, prompting the band to demand removal and publicly criticize the unauthorized use.
#clinton-testimony
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
US politics

'I saw nothing and did nothing wrong' - Bill Clinton tells US committee he had no idea of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
US politics

'I saw nothing and did nothing wrong' - Bill Clinton tells US committee he had no idea of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

F*ck You!' Canadian Podcaster Loses It Over Hockey Players Shaking Trump's Hand Amid Threats to Seize Country as 51st State

A Canadian podcaster criticized U.S. men's hockey players for greeting President Trump at the White House after Olympic gold, citing Trump's previous statements about making Canada the 51st state.
#hillary-clinton-deposition
fromRaw Story
1 week ago
US politics

Clinton spokesperson curses in reply to Nancy Mace's 'unhinged' and 'screaming' claims

fromPOLITICO
1 week ago
US politics

'You'll have to ask my husband:' House Republicans say Hillary Clinton punted questions on Epstein

fromRaw Story
1 week ago
US politics

Clinton spokesperson curses in reply to Nancy Mace's 'unhinged' and 'screaming' claims

fromPOLITICO
1 week ago
US politics

'You'll have to ask my husband:' House Republicans say Hillary Clinton punted questions on Epstein

fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Ramadan school activities spark secularism debate in Turkey

Since coming to power in 2002, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) has sought to reshape education around what it describes as 'national identity' and 'spiritual values.' Critics, including opposition parties, secular groups, and teachers' union, say the reforms have expanded the role of religion in public education.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Reportedly Viewed Noem's Shooting of Family Dog as an Asset' in a DHS Secretary

Trump selected Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary partly because her controversial dog-shooting story demonstrated toughness and willingness to make difficult decisions, despite initial public backlash.
Music
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

East Bay's Punk in the Park' Festival Slammed by Revelations That Promoter Was a Trump Donor

Punk in the Park festival faces controversy after promoter's Trump donation revealed, causing band cancellations, though Dead Kennedys will perform this year before ending participation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

College Football Podcaster Unlists Trump Interview from His YouTube Channel Amid Heavy Blowback

College football analyst Josh Pate unlisted his podcast episode featuring a Donald Trump interview after backlash over breaking his show's apolitical stance and misleading viewers about the content's focus.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Progressive Senate Candidate Graham Platner Deletes Tweet Boosting Notorious Neo-Nazi

Progressive Senate candidate Graham Platner deleted a tweet amplifying a Neo-Nazi's post about war, later revealed to be from avowed white supremacist Stew Peters.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Boebert Bungles Long-Awaited Clinton Deposition on Epstein

Republicans were there to ask the former first family about Bill Clinton's relationship with Epstein, including his four trips on Epstein's private jet in the early 2000s prior to his conviction for soliciting a minor, as well as photos of Bill Clinton in the Epstein files. Bill Clinton's testimony scheduled for Friday would be the first time a former president has been compelled by subpoena to testify against his will in a Congressional investigation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bangladesh court requests Interpol red notice for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq

Bangladesh's anti-corruption commission has alleged Siddiq used her relationship with her aunt, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to influence the allocation of a plot of state-owned land in Dhaka's Gulshan district to a private company. Siddiq has rejected the claim as baseless and politically motivated.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Hillary Clinton to testify over Jeffrey Epstein to House Oversight Committee

Bill and Hillary Clinton have never answered a single question about their well-documented ties to Jeffrey Epstein & Ghislaine Maxwell. That ends today. The House Oversight Committee will press for the answers survivors and the American people deserve.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know

The witnesses in this case, the Clintons will testify under oath, behind closed doors, and respond to questions from committee lawyers and investigators. The session will be recorded and transcribed, and knowingly providing false statements can result in legal consequences.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Conal Thomas: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch gets his election show on the road early - but will his campaign keep the pace?

Gerry Hutch's entry into the Dublin Central by-election raises concerns among government figures about his political viability and the media's coverage of his candidacy.
National Hockey League
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Rangers' Miller, Trocheck honored to visit White House

U.S. men's ice hockey team visited the White House and attended the State of the Union after winning the Olympic gold medal, while the women's team declined due to prior commitments.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Jimenez announces bid for Richmond mayor against fellow progressive incumbent Martinez

It's an incredible moment the city of Richmond is in and I feel we have a great opportunity to do bigger things. I feel like I have been showing the community how I can do things and deliver. As mayor, I will be the no-nonsense, results-oriented leader that Richmond needs today.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US hockey star Hilary Knight responds to Trump's distasteful joke' about women's team

US women's ice hockey captain Hilary Knight criticized Trump's joke about inviting the women's team to the State of the Union as distasteful, saying it overshadowed the teams' Olympic gold medal achievements.
#state-of-the-union
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Comedian Andrew Schulz Blasts Selfish' Kash Patel for Celebrating with USA Hockey Team

The Kash Patel thing is so annoying because it's just like, can you just let them have a victory? You know, the second you it's so selfish. Like, the second you insert yourself in the room, it becomes culture war, and it's like, let America have this great victory. These guys play their fucking asses off.
US politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal

Germany's Bundestag approved a major combat drone purchase for its military, with concerns raised about US investor Peter Thiel's involvement in one supplier company.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Confusion over Chagos Islands deal as Foreign Office denies handover paused'

We have a process going through parliament in relation to the treaty. We will bring that back to parliament at the appropriate time. We are pausing for discussions with our American counterparts. With the government scrambling to contain the confusion created by Falconer's comments, sources in the Foreign Office said he had misspoke.
UK politics
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Jello Biafra Slams Dead Kennedys for Not Dropping Out of Punk in the Park Festivals

Dead Kennedys will perform scheduled 2026 Punk in the Park shows despite festival owner's Trump donations, but will not participate in future editions.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump mocked as "absolute loser" for gleefully sporting USA hockey Olympic gold medal - LGBTQ Nation

Trump wore a USA Men's Hockey Olympic gold medal while meeting the team at the White House, drawing criticism for appearing to take credit for their achievement and for previously mocking the Women's team.
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 week ago

Guns N' Roses stopped Melania' documentary from using their music

There was music that we tried to get, but sadly, there were politics to it. According to Beckman, the band responsible for hits including November Rain and Sweet Child O' Mine were divided on whether their songs could be used in his movie. There was a beautiful song we wanted to use, and one of the guys said, 'You got it. Go.' And the other one was basically like, 'There's just no way.'
Film
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Berlinale head could be dismissed amid Gaza debate: reports

According to Bild, Weimer and Tuttle agree that she could not remain at the helm of the renowned film festival, following the political backlash generated by speeches at the awards ceremony on February 22. Bild also mentions a picture that allegedly compromises Tuttle's credibility in the eyes of the German government.
Film
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Trump Says Women's U.S. Hockey 'Will Soon' Come to the White House

Due to the timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments following the Games, the athletes are unable to participate. They were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgment.
US politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Bundestag to vote on major drone deal

Germany's parliament will vote on purchasing thousands of AI-equipped kamikaze drones from domestic companies for NATO defense in Lithuania, with an initial contract worth $633 million and potential expansion into billions.
NYC politics
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's lighthearted response to a snowball fight incident involving injured police officers sparked controversy and accusations of failed leadership from the Police Benevolent Association.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Outrage as NY teacher ousted after helping kids start a Turning Point USA club at high school

Jennifer Fasulo, a Spanish teacher at Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, a Syracuse suburb, was placed on a paid leave of absence on Jan. 30, just weeks after she offered to help students establish a Club America, the high school division of the Charlie Kirk co-founded conservative group, her supporters say.
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2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympian who Trump called 'a real loser' holds an 'L' to his head after a successful qualifying run | Fortune

After being called a 'loser' by President Trump, Hunter Hess used the controversy as motivation and qualified for the Olympic halfpipe final.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Republicans outraged that a Democratic congresswoman used this naughty word - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Becca Balint said immigration and migrant labor are essential to the economy and warned without legal pathways essential jobs would go unfilled.
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