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fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Max Boot: Unless they're a dictator, why would anyone want to join Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace?

US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn't one of them | Arwa Mahdawi

Despite economic challenges, 37% of Americans still approve of Trump's performance, reflecting a disconnect between public sentiment and reality.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Max Boot: Unless they're a dictator, why would anyone want to join Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace?

Women
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

How Professional Wrestling Prepared Linda McMahon for Trump's Cabinet

Linda McMahon built WWE into a multibillion-dollar enterprise, contrasting her intuitive leadership style with her husband's theatrical and manipulative persona.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
#trump
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago
Washington DC

Trump calls Oval Office DoorDash stunt 'tacky' after driver rejects his transphobic question

Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Trump calls Oval Office DoorDash stunt 'tacky' after driver rejects his transphobic question

Trump called his DoorDash photo-op 'tacky' and linked it to previous campaign theatrics during a tax policy roundtable.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Calls Own White House DoorDash Stunt A Little Embarrassing'

Trump criticized DoorDash's PR stunt at the White House as tacky and embarrassing, despite its popularity on Google.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Teases Mystery Good News' To Reporters Gets Even More Mysterious When They Push

Trump hinted at positive developments regarding Iran but provided no specific details when pressed by reporters.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Trump Spox Declares Only the President Knows What He Will Do'

President Trump set a deadline for Iran to make a deal, with significant threats complicating negotiations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief

Trump is considering replacing Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence due to frustrations over her defense of a former deputy's stance on Iran.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
SF politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Mike Johnson Isn't So Good at This Whole Speaker of the House Thing

Speaker Moses struggles with leadership as GOP factions blame the White House for legislative failures.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch" and have "one place of agreement"

Mamdani and Trump maintain a working relationship despite political disagreements, united by a shared love for New York City.
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Chuck Todd Warns Trump Critics Not to Celebrate Iran War Failings: This is a Disaster'

Chuck Todd stated, 'This is a disaster. He has screwed up this country and our foreign policy for decades, and we're going to be paying a price for this for a long time.' He highlighted that the repercussions would manifest in various ways, including at the gas pump and in trade relations.
US Elections
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Todd Blanche Says Americans "Should Be Happy" With Trump's Weaponization of DOJ

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche supports using the DOJ to benefit President Trump, contradicting Trump's earlier vow against weaponizing the government.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Amanda Sloat: Americans still largely in the dark as to how badly Donald Trump has damaged European ties

Old allies are losing trust in the US due to the Trump administration's bullying policies.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

No One Likes Tom Steyer!' Fox's Brian Kilmeade Suggests Republicans Might Pull Off Inside Straight in California

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race may unexpectedly benefit Republicans amid serious allegations against him.
#trump-administration
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money

A ProPublica investigation has found that most of these bills are part of a coordinated effort, orchestrated by a constellation of groups that share staff or have funding ties to the prominent conservative activist Leonard Leo.
Non-profit organizations
World politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Trump's Cliff Notes - emptywheel

Trump's speech indicated a significant shift in military strategy towards Iran, emphasizing a potential escalation in conflict and its implications for global markets.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Was Going to Fire Tulsi Gabbard Last Week Until This MAGA Legend Stepped in to Save Her: Axios

Gabbard was loyal, gave congressional testimony in a professional manner and never disputed the president. Firing Gabbard would needlessly create a damaging news cycle for Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Todd Blanche Reaches New Depths of Trump Groveling

I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump. It's the greatest honor of a lifetime. And if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting [attorney general], that's an honor.
US politics
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Trump's Cozy Transportation Secretary

Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein have lobbied to reverse trucker work hour restrictions, influencing policy and political donations significantly.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Hegseth Aide Reportedly Spread False Rumor They Wore Disguises to Hit the Bars Together

A rumor about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sneaking out for drinks with his aide has sparked controversy and speculation within the administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

New AG Todd Blanche Fumes Over Question About Weaponization' of DOJ Against Trump Enemies

The Justice Department was allegedly weaponized by Biden against Trump, according to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges President Trump's claims about negotiations with Iran, asserting they are misleading and not indicative of real progress.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Johnson digs in after GOP resistance torpedoes DHS funding deal

Johnson is pursuing a GOP-only funding solution for DHS, rejecting bipartisan efforts that include ICE and CBP funding.
#trump-presidency
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
US politics

Political expert declares "the Trump presidency is over" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump presidency is perceived as over due to rising dissatisfaction with his economic handling and reality distortion.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US politics

Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants

President Trump faced less internal resistance in his second term, assembling loyal aides who execute his agenda and enabling more decisive, sweeping action.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Political expert declares "the Trump presidency is over" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump presidency is perceived as over due to rising dissatisfaction with his economic handling and reality distortion.
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Analysis: Why 'embarrassing Hegseth' could be first political casualty of Trump's war

Trump communicated his Iran war rationale through informal phone conversations with journalists, leaving a communication vacuum that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth filled as the primary war spokesperson.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump and GOP plot strategy

Republicans aim to retain House control by attacking Democrats' crime and border policies while shifting away from mass deportation messaging, despite historical disadvantages favoring the opposition party.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Todd Blanche Endorses Sending ICE to the Polls: Why Is There An Objection?'

Todd Blanche supports sending ICE to polling stations to ensure election integrity, questioning objections to this proposal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump replaces Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center head

Grenell, long known for his hyper-aggressive confrontations with journalists and political rivals on Twitter and then X, served as US ambassador to Germany and then acting director of national intelligence during Trump's first term. He was appointed despite no prior arts experience. Grenell was a central player in Trump's push to dramatically overhaul the Kennedy Center following the president's return to office.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Lashes Out at WORST Republican' in Bid to Nudge Kentucky Primary: Will Hopefully Lose BIG'

I predict that Representative Thomas Massie will go down as the WORST Republican Congressman in the long and fabled history of the United States Congress, even worse than Crazy Liz Chaney, Cryin' Adam Kinzinger, and Marjorie Traitor Brown (Remember, Green turns to Brown under stress!). They are all misfits and losers, but Massie, who is running against a great American Patriot in the Kentucky Primary, will hopefully lose BIG.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Ousts Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center Head After Year of Turmoil

Shortly after his second inauguration, Trump appointed himself to the board for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, and added several of his allies to the board as well, who then named him chair. It was a divisive move, with the president's MAGA supporters cheering his takeover, his critics left disgusted, performers cancelling in protest, and ticket sales in a free fall.
Washington DC
#gaza
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

McMahon Touts First Year in Office; Dems, Students Push Back

Trump put someone in this position that has absolutely no experience and is completely unqualified to run the Department of Education. I'd like her to quit. Resign. Put someone in there that actually knows the job and understands education. There is nothing that she can do other than walk away.
Education
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump's Spy Machine

Jim Himes advocates for preserving the FBI's warrantless search powers, citing reforms and compliance rates despite concerns over recent changes in oversight.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mamdani's meeting with Trump was a Trojan Horse triumph at the White House

Mamdani's office later confirmed the mayor pitched a proposal to secure $21bn in federal grants to make good on a central promise to create more citywide affordable housing. This would include the construction of a deck over the busy rail yard in Sunnyside, Queens to build 12,000 housing units. The president appeared enthusiastic, according to the mayor's chief spokesperson.
NYC politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

DHS spokeswoman who became a face of Trump deportation campaign steps down

The Department of Homeland Security's top spokesperson is leaving the Trump administration, two government officials confirmed Tuesday, a departure that comes amid falling public approval ratings for the president's mass deportation agenda. Tricia McLaughlin, whose regular Fox News appearances elevated her into a face of the administration's hard-line immigration agenda, is leaving just over a year into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem's tenure leading the agency.
US news
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Trump Fires Kristi Noem as DHS Chief, Names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to Replace Her | KQED

Trump nominates Markwayne Mullin, a former MMA fighter and Native American senator, as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Kristi Noem, who faced bipartisan criticism over immigration enforcement operations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Comms Director Lewdly Posts Democratic Influencer Might Enjoy Being Spanked By Him

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Democratic influencer Harry Sisson exchanged insults on X, including sexualized and personal attacks; Cheung used juvenile tactics.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Paul Manafort Shared the Trump Energy Speech with Tom Barrack

One of the earliest exchanges with the guy described as his handler, Rashid Al Malik, in the indictment against Tom Barrack involved his success at editing a Trump speech otherwise calling for energy independence to include a commitment to "work together with our supportive allies in the Gulf." Karen DeYoung described the resulting effect as a "jarring" conflict with the rest of the speech.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Let Me Speak!' House Republican Battles Dem Strategist Who Accused Him Of Being in the Tank for Trump

I think this is the whole problem is, you're making life harder for people in your district, right? Like, costs are going up and you say Congress should be in check, but you're not you haven't checked the president's power, Katz said. She continued, You haven't let him, like moderate at all. He's unchecked. And the only Republicans who ever go at him are people who are either retiring or who have lifetime appointments, Katz said.
US politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump's Texas Senate Endorsement Is All About the Money

Republican leaders urgently sought Trump's endorsement of John Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary to avoid an expensive runoff against Ken Paxton that would damage the eventual nominee.
#immigration-enforcement
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Admin Roasted Hard for Recruiting Lawyers on Twitter

If you are a lawyer, are interested in being an AUSA, and support President Trump and anti-crime agenda, DM me, Chad Mizelle, acting general counsel for Department of Homeland Security and former Department of Justice chief of staff under Trump, wrote on X on Saturday. We need good prosecutors. And DOJ is hiring across the country. Now is your chance to join the mission and do good for our country.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mediaite One Sheet: Trump's SOTU Hot Takes, Dem Malpractice?, WBD Drama and More!

Before Trump said a single word, Press Watch's Dan Froomkin published a pre-emptive indictment of the press corps. Froomkin predicted journalists would pull out select quotes and proposals and lead with them, as if Trump had been articulate, would repeat his outrageous falsehoods without immediate and thorough rebuttal, and would treat the speech like it was normal.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mediaite's Luke Touma Gobsmacked by Trump Defending the Clintons on Epstein: These Guys All Stick Together!'

Luke Touma accused President Trump of defending Bill and Hillary Clinton over their Jeffrey Epstein ties, calling the protection hypocritical and likening it to an omertà.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Gives Grim Commentary on Nancy Guthrie Case: Just In Terms of Strategy'

President Trump commented on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, criticized reporting about authorities using a signal sniffer on her pacemaker, and called the situation 'very sad'.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Operation Trump Rehab

Speaking out on Thursday, the two members of Congress reflected a national Democratic leadership that-finally, belatedly-seems to have found its collective voice in responding to what Donald Trump has unleashed on America since returning to office a year ago. Some of the President's most fervent opponents now believe, as the never-Trump conservative Charlie Sykes wrote on Thursday morning, that the recent news out of Minnesota marked a breaking point for 'patriotic, non-political normies.'
US politics
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Inside Trump's New 'Board of Peace'

The Bureau of Peace charter grants Donald J. Trump exclusive, enduring authority as inaugural Chairman, including creating subsidiaries and predesignating successors with limited removal conditions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Former Trump Official Tricia McLaughlin Rips GOP Senator

Former DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin disputed Senator Kennedy's corruption allegations, clarifying that her husband's company had no direct DHS contract and only received $226,137 as a subcontractor for limited production services.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

We finally heard from Trump Mobile... and they immediately ghosted us

Trump Mobile's phone project and executive credentials remain unclear as company communications go unanswered and Don Hendrickson's professional background is sparse.
US politics
fromOpenSecrets News
2 months ago

This handful of firms dominates political ad buying - OpenSecrets News

A small group of private media-buying firms dominated 2024 political ad spending, with Waterfront Strategies far ahead, concentrating influence on campaign and super PAC placement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump's State of the Union Was a Trap and Democrats Walked Right Into It

Trump's State of the Union prioritized base mobilization over coalition-building, using a confrontational moment on immigration to crystallize his governing logic into shareable political theater.
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