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Mike Pence says the Trump administration has ‘departed’ from conservative principles
Alexandra Marquez, NBC News
Former Vice President Mike Pence said the second administration of President Donald Trump has “departed” from traditional conservative principle in the president’s second term.
May 31, 2026, 2:13 PM
Mike Pence says 2nd Trump term ‘departed’ from ‘conservative agenda’: Full interview
NBC, Yahoo Entertainment
Former Vice President Mike Pence tells Meet the Press he believes the “populist right” is pushing President Trump away from the conservative agenda.
May 31, 2026, 1:29 PM
If It Quacks Like a Lame Duck….
Jonathan Lemire, Michael Scherer, The Atlantic
Trump’s moves against GOP incumbents and his lack of focus on pocketbook issues may hasten his political decline.
May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
UFC Is Coming to the White House. Here’s What You Need to Know
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
Donald Trump invited Dana White to stage a mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the South Lawn to celebrate America's 250th — and the president's 80th
May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
John Cornyn Lost With His Boots Off
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic
Like fellow Republicans exiled by the president, he still accepted Trump’s claim to inhabit the will of the party.
May 27, 2026, 2:03 PM
Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to man who rescued people on 9/11
Rob Taub, Newsnationnow.com
Welles Crowther, who died on 9/11, was honored by President Trump for his heroic efforts on Friday. Crowther saved an estimated 18 lives, for which his...
May 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Venturella will helm the immigration enforcement agency after previously serving in an executive role at GEO Group.
May 13, 2026, 9:48 PM
Kim Jong-un Is Not Our Friend
Americanthinker.com
Photo Credit:Image: Monument to the Founding of the North Korean Workers’ Party, Pyongyang. Credit: Joseph Ferris via Flickr, CC BY 2.0 (cropped). Joseph Ferris IIIIt’s hard for Americans to fathom the horror of what goes on every day in North Korea.
May 9, 2026, 4:00 AM
Melania Trump interrupted by laughter after mentioning husband's empathy
Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today
First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump hosted a military mothers event. As she spoke of her husband's empathy, audience members laughed.
May 7, 2026, 3:16 PM
Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
BBC News
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
May 5, 2026, 7:52 PM
Trump’s disapproval rating hits new high: Poll
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill
President Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high according to recent poll results. A ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Friday found...
May 3, 2026, 12:16 PM
Trump picked a fight with the Pope: The one person he can’t fire, can’t outbid, and can’t outlast
Catherina Gioino, Yahoo Entertainment
The Vatican, the oldest institution in the world, has faced attacks from leaders throughout history—and from the U.S. This time it's unprecedented.
May 2, 2026, 9:55 AM
Napoleon, Caesar, Alexander the Great—And Trump
Ashley Parker, Michael Scherer, The Atlantic
Always the self-aggrandizer, the president now speaks of himself in historical terms.
Apr 29, 2026, 10:00 AM
Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.
Apr 28, 2026, 7:59 PM
Trump live: US president safe after shots fired near correspondents’ dinner
Zaid Sabah, Zsombor Peter, Al Jazeera English
Trump says shooter apprehended and that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are 'in perfect condition'.
Apr 26, 2026, 2:10 AM
Trump Blocked From Iran War Plans After Screaming at Aides for Hours
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic
Donald Trump’s erratic behavior has gotten him exiled from critical peace negotiations with Iran.The president was removed from such talks by his own aides last month, who feared that his unpredictable style could hamper the discussions, The Wall Street Journ…
Apr 20, 2026, 2:33 PM
Trump Still Pretending The Most Dangerous Domestic Terrorists Are People Who Don’t Like Fascism
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Just to be clear, when I refer to “Trump” in terms of his administration, I’m referring to the collective hive mind of dangerous enablers he employs. Trump, by himself, is incapable of closing an umbrella. It’s the people around him that are dangerous, since …
Apr 17, 2026, 4:26 PM
The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
Andrew Mitrovica, Al Jazeera English
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.
Apr 16, 2026, 5:35 AM
WATCH: President Trump and Pope Leo in disagreement over war in Iran
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Trump and Pope Leo's disagreement over the war in Iran was amplified after Trump attacked the pope on social media and posted a now-deleted AI-generated image that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure.
Apr 14, 2026, 2:37 PM
‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Apr 13, 2026, 5:42 AM
The cracks in Trump’s coalition keep growing — but when does it break?
Brian Karem, Salon
Congressional Republicans are praising the president publicly, and screaming into their pillows privately
Apr 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
You Can Smell It Now: The Trump Presidency Is in Total Free-Fall
Michael Tomasky, The New Republic
The presidency of Donald Trump is now officially in collapse. His war is … not exactly a disaster, but it sure isn’t the cakewalk he envisioned when he sprang it on the American people and the world with no notice on February 28. His firing of Attorney Genera…
Apr 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
“Praise Be to Allah” Posts Trump, in Deranged Easter Morning Rant
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
It's a Trump post so ridiculous and vulgar, it seemed like it had to be fake. The President's mental decline is on full view for us all.
Apr 5, 2026, 11:40 AM
The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up
Greg Sargent, The New Republic
Almost without exception, those who enjoy the great honor of serving President Donald Trump have ultimately collided with two all-consuming dictums. The first is that Trump’s underlings must always elevate his personal interests above those of the institution…
Apr 3, 2026, 5:56 PM