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The Invention of Elise Stefanik

To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough?

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Unanswered questions about Trump's tax returns

After years of legal battles, pontificating and theorizing, former President Donald Trump's tax returns between ((for? from?)))) 2015 ((to?)) and 2020 are now part of the public record.

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Trump rings in new year at Mar-a-Lago with club members, political allies

Former President Trump’s annual New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago was packed this year, with the guests reportedly including hundreds of the club’s members and Trump political allies. Among the attendees were MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and the former president’s onetime attorney Rudy Giuliani. Eric Trump and wife Lara were also in attendance, as well…

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Trump rings in 2023 facing headwinds in his White House run

Donald Trump began 2022 on a high. Primary candidates were flocking to Florida to court the former president for a coveted endorsement. His rallies were drawing thousands. A bevy of investigations remained largely under the radar.

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Donald Trump Jr. Turns on MAGA 'Disaster'

The son of the former president voiced his displeasure with the Republican lawmakers who blocked Representative Kevin McCarthy in his House speaker bid.

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Trump Jr. signs multi-year podcasting deal with conservative platform Rumble

Donald Trump Jr., the former president’s eldest son, has signed a multi-year deal to host a podcast with conservative social media website Rumble. “Triggered” will debut later this month, streaming on Rumble and available on Locals, Rumble’s subscription platform, where following each episode, Trump Jr. will take live questions from viewers. Rumble has emerged in…

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The Republican wave that wasn't could dim Trump's White House hopes

Republicans had high hopes of seizing control of the US Congress from Democrats, perhaps grabbing dozens of seats in a so-called 'red wave' in the House of Representatives in the process. That didn't happen, and Republicans are still trying to understand why.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene credits Trump for keeping McCarthy’s support intact

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Wednesday that former President Trump deserves credit for keeping the support for Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) speakership bid from eroding. McCarthy saw 21 Republicans decline to back his leadership bid through two ballots on Wednesday — a tick up from the 20 detractors who opposed him in the final…

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Matt Gaetz votes for Donald Trump for House speaker

A day after calling Donald Trump's support for Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House "sad," Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida cast a ballot for the former president.

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Greene boasts of call with Trump during Speaker election

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) spoke with former President Trump over the phone during a tense moment in the election for Speaker on Friday night. As the contested vote played out, a picture began to circulate showing Greene holding up her cellphone to Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), one of the last remaining detractors of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). The caller…

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"Everything Was Taken Away From Him"

UFC commetator Joe Rogan recalled Kanye West's downfall and his infamous meeting with former POTUS Donald Trump during a recent JRE episode.

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Former GOP rep says Trump ‘is no longer in control’ after Speaker showdown

Former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) said former President Trump is “no longer in control,” after his attempts to influence Republicans in Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) battle to become Speaker of the House. “The first time Trump spoke out and kind of pushed these members, people ignored him,” Curbelo said on NBC’s “Meet The Press.” “Some…

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Lynette Hardaway, of Diamond and Silk, Dies at 51

Ms. Hardaway, who rose to fame with one of her sisters as half of a pro-Trump duo, died in North Carolina, according to former President Donald J. Trump.

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NY federal judge delays unsealing parts of Trump deposition in defamation lawsuit

A New York federal judge on Monday delayed the unsealing of a portion of former President Trump’s deposition from a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of raping her in the mid-1990s. Earlier Monday, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan initially ordered the unsealing of 34 pages from the testimony Trump gave…

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Former Trump Org. CFO sentenced to 5 months in jail

Allen Weiselberg, former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, has been sentenced to five months in jail after being found guilty of fraud.

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D.C. Court Weighs Writer’s Defamation Suit Against Trump

At issue is whether former President Donald J. Trump was acting in his official capacity as president when he made disparaging comments about a writer who had accused him of rape.

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Longtime Trump CFO Weisselberg gets 5 months in jail in tax fraud case

Allen Weisselberg, a longtime executive for Donald Trump and the star prosecution witness in the criminal trial of the former president's real estate company, was sentenced on Tuesday to five months behind bars for helping engineer a wide-ranging tax fraud at the Trump Organization.

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Conway: Anyone Who Writes Off Trump Is a Fool

A common refrain heard after the midterms is that Donald Trump might be finished as the top dog in the GOP. In a New York Times essay, former aide Kellyanne Conway suggests...

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Bannon asks to change lawyers in wall building fraud case

Former Trump adviser Stephen Bannon on Thursday asked to change his representation in the fraud case over the “We Build the Wall” funding campaign, according to ABC News. Bannon was indicted in September, accused of defrauding donors to “We Build the Wall,” which ultimately brought in more than $15 million. The campaign said it would donate…

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Trump Rages Against Carroll in Unsealed Deposition

In October, Donald Trump sat for a deposition at Mar-a-Lago with Roberta Kaplan, an attorney for magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, who has accused the former president of raping...

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A side-by-side look at the Trump, Biden classified documents

The revelation that classified materials were discovered at think tank offices formerly used by President Joe Biden, as well as at his Delaware home, has prompted questions on how the circumstances compare with the seizure last year of hundreds of documents marked as classified from Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump.

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Trump's company fined $1.6 million for tax fraud

A New York judge on Friday fined the Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud.The Trump Organization is former US President Donald Trump's company, which

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders won't say if she'll back Trump in 2024

Newly minted Arkansas Gov. ​Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary in the Trump administration, sidestepped a question on Sunday about whether she would endorse the former president's 2024 presidential run.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders avoids question on supporting Trump: ‘My focus isn’t on 2024’

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) during an interview on Sunday did not say whether she has spoken to former President Trump about his 2024 White House campaign or whether she would endorse him. “My focus right now has been on 2022, winning the election in November, preparing through transition and getting ready to take…

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Tali Friedman is the kosher cooking guru to the stars

Cooking instructor Tali Friedman leads tours of Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda market, where she hosts everyone from Martha Stewart to Ivanka Trump for her kosher culinary classes.

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Trump says his classified docs were better 'secured' than Biden's

Trump, 76, slammed President Biden, 80, on his Truth Social platform after authorities reviewed multiple batches of illegally stored classified material from the Democrat's tenure as vice-president in his possession.

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Biden welcomes the Golden State Warriors back to the White House

President Joe Biden welcomed the Golden State Warriors to the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their 2022 NBA championship, marking their return to the building for the first time since a high-profile clash with former President Donald Trump.

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Trump blasts evangelicals for not supporting him

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at evangelicals for not supporting him, saying it's a "sign of disloyalty" after he appointed three conservative Supreme Court justices that made their dream of overturning Roe v. Wade possible.

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Manhattan DA wants to review ex-prosecutor's Trump book

Alvin Bragg’s office claims the book’s author, Mark Pomerantz — a veteran white-collar lawyer who blamed the DA when he quit last year — shirked a legal obligation to get permission to pen “People vs. Donald Trump.”

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Cohen meets Trump prosecutors amid renewed hush money probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, said he met for 2½ hours Tuesday with Manhattan prosecutors who have revived a years-old investigation into payments made to a porn star to keep her quiet about an alleged extramarital tryst.

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Trump criticizes evangelical leaders for not backing his 2024 presidential bid

Just days before Donald Trump hosts his first 2024 event in South Carolina, a state whose evangelical population has long played a critical role in its presidential primary, the former president is lashing out at religious conservatives who have declined to endorse his third presidential campaign.

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Fact check: Trump's latest baseless claims about the documents investigation

Former President Donald Trump made a variety of false or unsupported claims in his initial response to the FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago residence and resort in August. Five months later, Trump is now trying to use President Joe Biden's newly revealed document-handling controversy to bolster his public defense -- but he is still littering his commentary with baseless assertions.

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Pompeo says Haley plotted with Ivanka and Jared to become veep

​Nikki Haley schemed with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump to become then-President Donald Trump's vice president even while she was serving as the administration's ambassador to the United Nations, ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo relates in his new book. ​​

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The five hardest hits from a judge’s scathing ruling against former President Trump

Former President Trump suffered yet another legal setback on Thursday, when a U.S. district judge ordered him and his lead attorney to pay almost $1 million in costs and fees to numerous defendants, including Hillary Clinton, after a Trump suit the judge found to be without merit.  The stark finding appears to have had an instant…

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Donald Trump planning Twitter return

Donald Trump is planning to return to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to help his bid to return to the White House in 2024.

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Nikki Haley Denies Pompeo 'Gossip,' Teases 2024 Run

Toying with a presidential run, Nikki Haley on Thursday denied claims that she eagerly fought to replace Mike Pence as Donald Trump's vice president even as she served as...

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EXPLAINER: Comparing Trump, Biden, Pence classified papers

There are plenty of similarities — but also a major difference — among the classified-records situations of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Trump's vice president, Mike Pence.

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Donald Trump Rushes to Defend Mike Pence

When documents were found at Trump's home, Pence called his former boss's handling of records "not proper." But Trump took a different position on Tuesday.

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Trump now uses text messages

Former President Donald Trump is now firing off text messages, The Post has learned, ending his long-time aversion to leaving a paper or digital record of his communications with people.

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Pence jabs at Biden over classified docs, says he and Trump are done

Former Vice President Mike Pence took a thinly veiled swipe at President Biden's handling of classified documents Friday — while also telling a Florida audience that he and former President Donald Trump "went our separate ways."

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Former U.S. VP Pence says he takes responsibility on documents found at home

Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday he had not been aware that classified documents were at his Indiana home and said he takes "full responsibility" for the security breach. "Mistakes were made and I take full responsibility," he said. Classified documents have also been found at the Florida home of Pence's former boss, former President Donald Trump.

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Trump hits 2024 stump dogged by political, legal woes

Former US president Donald Trump launches his campaign at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, on November 15, 2022 -- but he hasn't held any public events sinceWashington (AFP) - Donald Trump hits the campaign trail Saturday for the first time in a stuttering third bid for the US presidency overshadowed...

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'We are at the brink of World War III'

Donald Trump took aim at Joe Biden, Hunter Biden and undocumented immigrants Saturday as he kicked off his bid for a return to the White House.

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First on CNN: 2 people who searched Trump properties for classified documents testified before federal grand jury in Mar-a-Lago probe

Two people who found two classified documents in a Florida storage facility for Donald Trump have testified before a federal grand jury in Washington that's looking at the former president's handling of national security records at his Mar-a-Lago residence, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

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Trump isn’t in a position where he can lie about his hush money: Michael Cohen

Former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen went to prison for making the hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels, but National Enquirer chief David Pecker never had any consequences for his hush-money payments to other affairs Trump was trying to cover up. The New York Times revealed tod...

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Trump, Haley, Scott, Pence make moves

Nikki Haley is expected to join former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary race as early as this month.

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Trump Organization controller expected to appear before grand jury: report

A Trump Organization executive is expected to testify before a grand jury in Manhattan that is investigating former President Trump’s role in hush-money payments paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels right before the 2016 election, CNN reported. Jeffrey McConney, the controller of the Trump Organization, is expected to appear before the grand jury as the…

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Trump May Actually Want Haley to Run in 2024

Former President Trump says he recently told Nikki Haley to "go by your heart" in her decision to run for his old job in 2024, even though he's also a contender....

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Trump trashes ‘ambitious’ potential 2024 rivals in sprawling interview

Former President Trump on Thursday took swipes at a slew of possible 2024 GOP rivals, calling his former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley “overly ambitious” and accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin of being ungrateful. Trump spoke for a half hour with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, addressing some of his potential…

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Why Donald Trump was sacked from The Apprentice

It was initially believed that Donald Trump had left The Apprentice of his own accord, but it later transpired that NBC had cut all ties amid a scandal over derogatory comments

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Ex-prosecutor's new book details fight over indicting Trump

As the Manhattan district attorney’s office again ramps up its yearslong investigation of Donald Trump, a new book by a former prosecutor who once led the probe details just how close the former president came to getting indicted — and laments friction with the new D.

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Trump campaign settles lawsuit, voids NDAs

The settlement comes as former President Donald Trump is running for the 2024 presidential nomination, which could set up a rematch with President Joe Biden.

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Selling Trump Isn’t What It Used to Be

Donald Trump has reunited with a former business partner to sell online trading cards, hoping to recreate a once-profitable mix of hype and celebrity. Initial sales hint at how difficult that will be in 2023.

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US officials offer Congress briefing on Trump documents

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have offered to brief congressional leaders on their investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump's Florida residence , people familiar with the matter said Sunday.

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Former Manhattan prosecutor says ‘many bits and pieces of evidence’ could be used to charge Trump

Former Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz says “many bits and pieces of evidence” could be used to bring criminal charges against former President Trump for his business and tax dealings.   The former special assistant district attorney (DA) for New York County said prosecutors could pull together enough evidence to prove that Trump willfully OK’d the manipulation…

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Trump amplifies posts claiming DeSantis was 'grooming high school girls'

Former President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, seizing on a story that his rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination partied with underage students when he worked as a teacher at a Georgia high school.

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Trump rips Club for Growth after he wasn’t invited to donor retreat

Former President Donald Trump lashed out on Tuesday against the Club for Growth, a leading conservative group, after he was left off the guest list of its annual donor retreat.  In a post on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump ripped the group as the “Club For NO Growth,” and recounted how his ties to…

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Former VP Pence, ex-Trump official subpoenaed in special counsel probes - reports

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former national security adviser Robert O'Brien have been subpoenaed by the special counsel leading probes into classified documents found at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence and efforts to overturn the 2020 election result, according to media reports on Thursday.

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Billionaire donors choke off Trump’s fightback

Two of the most prominent donor groups said this week they will back other Republican nominees, depriving the former president of millions of dollars.

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Trump spent nearly $1M in donor cash at own properties: report

Former President Donald Trump has dropped nearly $1 million in donor contributions into Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago and his other lavish properties in the two years since leaving office, a new report said Thursday.

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Trump attacks Rihanna ahead of Super Bowl: ‘Without her “Stylist” she’d be NOTHING’

Former President Trump criticized singer Rihanna on Thursday ahead of her planned performance at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.  “Without her “Stylist” she’d be NOTHING. Bad everything, and NO TALENT!” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.  Trump’s post came in response to a post on the social media platform from Rep. Ronny…

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How they compare: Trump, Biden, Pence classified documents

There are plenty of similarities — but also a major difference — among the classified-records situations of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Trump's vice president, Mike Pence.

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Trump Lawyer in Mar-a-Lago Search Appeared Before Grand Jury

It was not immediately clear under what circumstances the lawyer, M. Evan Corcoran, appeared, but he has had a key role in the case examining Mr. Trump’s handling of government documents.

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55 Things You Need to Know About Nikki Haley

The former South Carolina governor and Trump official has navigated racial conflict throughout her private and political life life — as well as the shifting politics of the Trump-era GOP.

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Haley dodges questions on differences from Trump

Newly announced Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley during an interview on Sunday dodged questions about how she differs from former President Trump, instead saying she is focused on defeating President Biden. “I don’t focus on President Trump,” Haley said on “Fox News Sunday” when asked how she differs from the former president. “It’s amazing that…

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Trump rages against New York Post after DeSantis profile

Former President Trump has railed against the New York Post, one of the nation’s top tabloid newspapers, after it published an extensive profile of possible 2024 White House candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over the weekend. The profile, which carries a headline quoting a top DeSantis talking point — “people don’t want ‘agenda being…

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Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train begins to roll

After a slow start, Republican presidential prospects are streaming into the leadoff presidential caucus state. Notably absent from the lineup, at least for now, is former President Trump.

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Trump's Truth Social Dilemma

To reach as large an audience as a possible for a presidential run, Trump may have to doom his own social media platform, which launched one year ago today.

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Trump Addresses Nikki Haley's Jab at His Age

The GOP's 2024 front-runner for the presidential nomination commented on Nikki Haley's proposed mental competency tests for politicians age 75 and older.

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Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe: NYT

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have both been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating former President Trump’s involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to The New York Times, in another sign the investigation is picking up steam. The subpoena of Ivanka Trump, the former president’s first daughter, and Kushner, news of which…

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DeSantis writes in book he knew Trump endorsement would ‘enhance my name recognition’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is heaping praise on former President Trump for helping boost his name recognition ahead of his 2018 bid to become governor, lauding the former president for his “star power” in the governor’s upcoming book. “I knew that a Trump endorsement would provide me with the exposure to GOP primary voters…

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DOJ seeks answers on delay in finding classified Mar-a-Lago documents: report

The Justice Department is seeking answers about a box containing classified materials that was moved to former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence after federal agents searched the property last August, CNN reported on Friday. Trump’s lawyers reportedly found the box of presidential schedules, which contained a handful of classified materials, in December and notified the FBI, according…

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Trump targets Fox News for ‘promoting’ DeSantis ‘so hard and so much’

Former President Trump renewed his attacks on Fox News this week, accusing the network of underplaying a new poll showing him with a double-digit lead on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a potential 2024 Republican presidential primary match-up. Trump, in reference to the Fox News poll published Sunday that showed him leading DeSantis by 15…

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Nikki Haley’s unlikely path to victory

Both Trump and DeSantis would need to flame out spectacularly in order for Haley — or any other potential Republican candidate — to become viable.

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Betsy DeVos spent big in Nebraska in 2022 - here's why

LINCOLN — Much of the $710,000 that a national school choice group sent to Nebraska to spend on legislative races in 2022 came from the family of former President Donald Trump’s Education secretary and the owner of the National Football League’s Cleveland Browns. Former Secretary Betsy DeVos, t...

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Trump-backed SPAC Digital World to appeal Nasdaq delisting notice

Digital World Acquisition Corp , a blank-check firm that is to merge with former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media platform, said on Wednesday it will file an appeal against a Nasdaq de-listing notice due to the non-payment of some dues.

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Who shared the crazy meme: Elon Musk or Don Jr?

When thinking of notable people who love to engage in meme culture, two celebrities come to mind: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. Both men have proven their strength in selecting and posting memes to their respective social media pages by igniting conversation, and sometimes real-world consequences.M...

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Bill Maher: ‘I am afraid of Trump on a very personal level’

Bill Maher says he’s scared of former President Trump “on a very personal level” and “what he would do” to the comedian if he were to win the 2024 White House race. “I am afraid of Trump on a very personal level because I don’t think he likes me. I understand why,” the HBO “Real…

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'Freedom cities' and flying cars: Donald Trump unveils latest proposal

Former President Donald Trump on Friday proposed building up to 10 futuristic "freedom cities" on federal land, part of a plan that the 2024 presidential contender said would "create a new American future" in a country that has "lost its boldness."

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Steve Bannon declares war on Fox News

Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to Donald Trump, unloaded a torrent of attacks Friday at CPAC on Fox News and its leader, Rupert Murdoch.

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Haley to hit Trump on spending record in closed-door Saturday speech

Nikki Haley will ding former President Trump when she addresses a powerful conservative group Saturday — and she’ll take aim at other 2024 rivals who have yet to enter the race. Haley, who launched her White House campaign in mid-February, will speak to a Club for Growth donor retreat in Palm Beach, Fla. — an…

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Trump spends days workshopping nicknames for DeSantis: report

Former President Trump has made developing nicknames for his GOP rival and potential presidential opponent Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) a priority as his team works on his 2024 campaign, according to a new Bloomberg report. Trump has floated “Ron DisHonest,” “Ron DeEstablishment,” and “Tiny D” as monikers for the Florida governor, but appears to…

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Kellyanne and George Conway announce divorce

Kellyanne Conway, who served as a top adviser to former President Donald Trump, and George Conway, a lawyer and frequent Trump critic, announced Saturday that they are divorcing after more than two decades of marriage.

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Trump ignites sleepy CPAC conference with MAGA fans

Former President Donald Trump turned this year's fairly sleepy, low-attended CPAC into a raucous campaign event Saturday as MAGA supporters clamored for his attention.

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Network of pro-Trump bots attacking Haley, DeSantis: report

A network of bots has been busy over much of the past year singing the praises of Donald Trump on Twitter while targeting political rivals Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a report on Monday.

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Michael Cohen details his observations after meeting with NYDA for the 19th time

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen spoke to the New York District Attorney in Manhattan for the 19th time on Tuesday. Returning from answering questions, he said that he's been very critical of Alvin Bragg after two main prosecutors resigned due to Bragg allegedly refusing to bring this case...

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Prosecutors signal criminal charges against Trump in porn star case

Donald Trump has been told he can appear before a Manhattan grand jury next week if he wishes to testify, a strong indication that an indictment could soon follow. That could upend the 2024 presidential race.

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Prosecutors signal Trump may face criminal charges in hush money probe: report

Manhattan prosecutors have offered former President Trump the chance to testify before a grand jury, a sign the former president could soon face criminal charges for his alleged role in hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign, according to The New York Times. The move by Manhattan District Attorney…

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The New York hush-money probe of Donald Trump explained

NEW YORK (AP) — In the final weeks of the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump’s lawyer tried to buy the silence of a porn actress who said she had a sexual encounter with the Republican during his days as a reality TV star.

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Can Trump’s ‘Straight Man’ Lighten Up?

The famously bland former vice president has a chance to remake his public image with a little levity. His advisers think his shot at the presidency might depend on it.

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He Served His Time. Now, Testimony to a Grand Jury

Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments made on the former president's...

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New Trump book features letters from foreign leaders, celebs

“Letters to Trump” includes private correspondence with former presidents including Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Richard Nixon, along with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jackson

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Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies before grand jury

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, testified on Monday afternoon before a Manhattan grand jury investigating a hush money payment he has said he orchestrated to porn star Stormy Daniels on behalf of the former president.

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Trump suggests Pence to blame for Jan. 6 violence after former VP’s criticism

Former President Trump on Monday claimed former Vice President Mike Pence was responsible for the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, two days after Pence took aim at his old boss for his conduct around the riots at the Capitol that day. Trump, speaking to a group of reporters aboard his personal plane en route to…

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Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen set to testify before grand jury

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, is expected to testify on Monday afternoon before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments he has said he orchestrated to porn star Stormy Daniels on behalf of the former president.

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Trump on DeSantis: ‘Whatever I want, he wants’

Former President Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for his remarks about U.S. support for Ukraine on Monday, saying that the governor is just following in his footsteps. DeSantis made headlines on Tuesday with his response to a questionnaire sent out by Fox New’s Tucker Carlson. DeSantis said that supporting Ukraine in its year-long…

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Why Trump's Stormy Daniels defense is flawed

As Donald Trump faces possible indictment over a 2016 payment to Stormy Daniels, Melania Trump could be involved in her husband's case.

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Trump says everyone who sent him letters in new book ‘kissed my a-‘

Former President Trump said in a recent interview that everyone who sent him letters included in his forthcoming book “kissed my a–.” “I think they’re going to see a very fascinating life,” Trump told Breitbart News of the book. “I knew them all — and every one of them kissed my a–, and now I only have…

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‘I’M BACK!’: Trump returns to Facebook after reinstatement

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has returned to Facebook after a more than two-year ban. “I’M BACK!” Trump posted on the site weeks after his personal account was reactivated. Trump, who is running his third campaign for the White House, also shared an old video clip in which he said: “Sorry to […]

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Donald Trump, family didn't disclose THESE gifts from India, report states

As per the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee report, gifts above several hundred dollars that foreign officials give to the president, vice president and their families are required under the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act to be reported to the State Department.

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MTG: Trump arrest ‘Is what they do in communist countries!’

Donald Trump’s top ally in the House today charged that plans to arrest the former president, possibly next week, is part of a “political persecution” meant to stall his 2024 bid for the White House.

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Trump advisor calls out DeSantis for ‘radio silence’ on Manhattan case

Jason Miller, an advisor to former President Trump, called out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for his “radio silence” on the New York grand jury investigation into former President Trump for his alleged role in a hush-money scheme. Trump suggested on Saturday he will be arrested on Tuesday as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg appears to be…

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Haberman: Trump ‘very anxious’ about potential indictment in New York

New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman on Sunday said former President Trump is “very anxious” about possibly being indicted as part of a New York probe into an alleged hush-money payment to adult-film star Stormy Daniels. Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday to say he thinks he’ll be arrested on Tuesday as the Manhattan district…

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House GOP demands info from NY prosecutor about Trump case

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — House Republicans rallied to the defense of former President Donald Trump before his possible indictment , demanding that the Manhattan district attorney who is investigating him turn over documents and come for an interview.

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Tucker Carlson ‘enraged’ private texts revealed; ‘I love Trump’

Fox News host Tucker Carlson said he is angry that his private text messages about former President Trump to fellow network employees were made public as part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit facing the company. “And I think this is in the text, and those were all grabbed completely illegitimately, in my opinion um in…

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Trump Indictment Could Be a 2024 Cash Cow

"If he gets convicted, perversely, the most embarrassing picture for most people, a mugshot, may be Trump's best campaign poster."

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Ron DeSantis Throws Trump Into a Tizzy

The former president released a statement Wednesday in response to an interview between DeSantis and Piers Morgan that is set to air Thursday.

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Trump can dish out but his whole team whines when he's slammed

Former President Donald Trump infamously launches vile, fact-free slurs at rivals, enemies and even the odd bystander. Yet after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in an interview with The Post’s Piers Morgan, mildly noted Trump’s chaotic style and the alleged hush-money-to-a-porn-star thing, Trump (and his cronies) completely lost it.

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Trump porn star hush-money grand jury takes Wednesday off -source

A spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office declined to comment on the grand jury. The office has been investigating $130,000 paid in the final weeks of Trump's 2016 election campaign to Daniels, a porn star who said she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006 when he was married to his current wife Melania.

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Hush money to possible indictment

A grand jury in Manhattan is weighing possible criminal charges against former President Trump over hush-money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign to two women who claimed they had affairs with him.

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Before Joe Tacopina represented Trump, defense attorney speculated Stormy Daniels saga was true and payment could be seen as an in-kind campaign contribution

Former President Donald Trump's defense attorney repeatedly speculated as a legal pundit that Trump's alleged affair with Stormy Daniels likely happened and that the $130,000 payment made to Daniels days before the 2016 election could be seen as an in-kind campaign contribution, contradicting his recent legal and public defense of Trump.

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Trump grand jury turns to other matters, done for the week

The Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump over hush money payments turned to other matters on Thursday, delaying until next week at the earliest any vote on a historic indictment of the former president, according to a person familiar with the matter. The panel does not meet on Fridays.

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Trump warns of 'death & destruction' if charged with a crime

Former US President Donald Trump warned of potential "death & destruction" if he faces criminal charges, hours after New York prosecutors probing his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels said they would not be intimidated. The early Friday post on Trump's Truth Social media site was the latest in a string of verbal attacks on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

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Letters to the Editor - March 25, 2023

Post readers sound off on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pursuit of a felony charge against Donald Trump.

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Authorities investigating envelope with white powder sent to Bragg

An envelope containing a suspicious letter and white powder was sent to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D), whose office is investigating former President Trump, according to law enforcement. A New York Police Department spokesperson said the substance was deemed “non-hazardous” but declined to comment further on the matter. When asked about the item, the…

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Trump invokes Capitol riot at Waco rally ahead of possible charges

A defiant and incendiary Donald Trump, facing a potential indictment, held the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign on Saturday in Waco, Texas, a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.

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Trump to rally supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges

Staring down a possible indictment, a defiant Donald Trump is hoping to put on a show of force Saturday at the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign, held in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.Trumps supporters began lining up the day before doors opened on the airport grounds in Waco, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Waco massacre next month.

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Donald Trump using legal woes to raise big money for 2024 campaign

If Donald Trump is indicted by a New York grand jury in the coming days or weeks, the former president may surrender in Manhattan having already secured a silver lining: a surge in fund-raising that has accompanied his expected arrest.

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Trump won't hire anyone who works for DeSantis: report

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly drawing battle lines against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- by blackballing anyone who works for his potential Republican rival.

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Trump's Jan. 6 national anthem mashup

TRUMP'S JAN. 6 NATIONAL ANTHEM MASHUP. Former President Donald Trump does not usually play the national anthem when he appears at rallies around the country. Trump enters the arena to the strains of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." He walks around the stage, soaking up his fans' enthusiasm and support, and begins his remarks when the song finishes.

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Who is Stormy Daniels and what did she say happened?

Former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York City today on criminal charges arising from alleged hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to avoid a scandal ahead of the 2016 US election.

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Orange County, SoCal Lawmakers React To Trump Indictment

Orange County, SoCal Lawmakers React To Trump Indictment - Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA - Reps. Katie Porter, Mike Levin and others weigh in on the indictment of ex-president Donald Trump, delivered Thursday.

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Who’s who in the Manhattan DA’s Donald Trump indictment

As Donald Trump fought his way to victory in the 2016 presidential campaign, key allies tried to smooth his bumpy path by paying off two women who had been thinking of going public with allegations of extramarital encounters with the Republican.

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Indictment makes Trump 'stronger,' his friends say

The prosecution of Donald Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg won’t dim his political chances -- and could actually boost his campaign to retake the White House, supporters and bitter foes alike said Saturday.

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What did Ivanka Trump say about Donald Trump's indictment?

Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump took to Instagram, to break her silence on the former US president's indictment. She said that she was pained for Trump and the country.She released the...

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Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Michael Cohen, who became a top executive at Trump's real estate company and then his personal lawyer, testified twice before the Manhattan grand jury that voted on Thursday to indict Trump following an investigation into a hush payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

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Stormy Daniels in 2018: "I was concerned for my family"

Donald Trump is the first ex-President in history to face criminal charges. On Tuesday, he is expected to be arraigned on a multiple-count indictment. At the center of this story is Stormy Daniels, who spoke with 60 Minutes in 2018.

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New York plans for Trump surrender with barricades

New York City police have thrown up metal barriers around Trump Tower and blocked roads near Manhattan Criminal Courthouse as they brace for potential protests ahead of Donald Trump's expected surrender to prosecutors tomorrow.

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Reuters US Domestic News Summary

A gag order? Former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to be arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday following his indictment on criminal charges after a probe into hush money paid to a porn star.

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Trump arrives in NYC ahead of historic criminal indictment

Day One of the Donald Trump indictment spectacle began Monday as the former president traveled from his Florida compound to his Fifth Ave. high rise ahead of a historic criminal indictment charging him in a political hush money scheme.

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Former President Trump giving remarks after arraignment

Former President Donald Trump is planning to give remarks from his Mar-a-Lago estate Tuesday night after returning from his court arraignment in New York.

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EXPLAINER-Who is Karen McDougal, the Playboy model in the Trump case?

McDougal later sued AMI and reached an agreement that allowed her to discuss her relationship with Trump. ONE OF TWO The transaction is one of two involving alleged affairs that are at the heart of the criminal case against Trump. The other involves porn star Stormy Daniels, who received $130,000 from Trump's lawyer Cohen shortly before the 2016 election as well.

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Why we tied the knot at NYC courthouse

Chandler Dean and Carolina Treviño got married Tuesday at the NYC Marriage Bureau about the same time former President Donald Trump's indictment was unsealed.

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Stormy, Trump and more: The main players in historic hush-money case

Former US president Donald Trump surrendered to law enforcement in New York City on Tuesday after being indicted on a charge of his role in paying adult film actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 on the eve of the 2016 election to keep quiet about an alleged affair.

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Melania ‘lives in an ivory tower of denial’

Melania Trump “lives in an ivory tower of denial,” said a friend of the former first lady – who was absent as her husband made his first public comments after becoming the first commander-in-chief in US history to be arraigned on criminal charges.

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Is Tiffany Trump Donald's new 'First Daughter'?

Is Tiffany Trump, who was at Mar-a-Lago after Trump's indictment, stepping into the role of Donald Trump's 'First Daughter' now that Ivanka Trump has quit politics.

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Megyn Kelly: Media treating Stormy Daniels ‘like she’s Joan of Arc’

Former Fox News host and conservative pundit Megyn Kelly said the media is treating Stormy Daniels — the adult film star at the center of former President Trump’s most recent legal woes — “like she’s ​​Joan of Arc.”  Kelly, joined by the hosts of the “Ruthless Podcast,” played a clip of Daniels’s recent interview with…

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Tiger, LeBlanc, more

After Donald Trump not pleaded guilty to falsifying business records in connection to "catch and kill" stories, some with the National Enquirer, here's a look back at the tabloid's history in the scandal-hiding scheme.

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Trump criminal case: Judge Juan Merchan targeted with threats

Since presiding over the arraignment of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, New York judge Juan Merchan has come under danger, according to a law enforcement source, reported CBS News.Threats...

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Memories of and Thanks for the Print Edition

‘Our daily copy of the Long Island Press, which folded in 1977, was delivered on bicycle by one Donald J. Trump.’

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Trump attorney spars with NBC’s Chuck Todd, says former president is receiving ‘differential treatment’

An attorney for former President Trump sparred with NBC’s Chuck Todd on Sunday over questions surrounding the potential mishandling of classified documents and avoided answering whether Trump was seeking a financial settlement with the National Archives and Records Administration over the matter. On NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, Todd questioned attorney Jim Trusty over Trump’s…

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Trump attorney calls charges against former president a ‘rancid ham sandwich’

Former President Trump’s attorney on Sunday called the charges facing his client a “rancid ham sandwich.” “We should not have a criminal justice system that starts off with targeting people,” Jim Trusty, Trump’s attorney, said on ABC’s “This Week.” “It is an absurd situation that multiple prosecutors passed by this rancid ham sandwich of an…

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"This Wins the Internet"

Logan Paul and his friends were amazed to see former US President Donald Trump holding a bottle of PRIME Hydration at the UFC 287.

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Donald Trump’s Enemies Need Him

He brings them a sense of purpose—not to mention ratings and in some cases money.

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Trump says he found Shinzo Abe’s gold golf club in locker

Former President Donald Trump announced Monday that he found a golden golf club given to him by the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — and that he has already made plans to return the expensive gift to the National Archives.

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'I really need you'

Melania Trump has agreed to be on husband Donald Trump's campaign after the couple had a "major talk" following his arrest, sources say.

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Trump trolls Biden on reelection remarks

Former President Trump mocked President Biden for telling reporters during a White House Easter event that he still planned to run for reelection, saying he doesn’t see “how it’s possible.” When asked by NBC’s Al Roker whether he planned to participate in Easter events at the White House past 2024, a nod to the president…

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Look who’s back: Donald Trump’s big return to Fox News

For several months, Fox News treated Donald Trump like yesterday’s news. But now the former president has come roaring back at the popular network for conservative viewers, most notably since his indictment in New York on hush-money charges.

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Donald Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500M

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, seeking at least $500 million for alleged breach of contract and spreading false information.

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No delay for Trump in rape accuser's trial, more discovery allowed

A U.S. judge on Thursday said Donald Trump's defamation trial over whether he raped a writer in the mid-1990s will begin as scheduled on April 25, rejecting the former president's bid for a delay but letting him learn more about how his accuser is paying her legal bills.

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Trump will answer questions in NY fraud lawsuit, lawyer says

At the time, James had not yet brought her lawsuit and it was unclear whether questions about the way Trump valued his company would become the basis of a criminal case.Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool, an absolute fool, he said in that deposition, which was recorded on video and later released publicly.

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Mike Pompeo Says He Won’t Run for President in 2024

“This isn’t our moment,” said Mr. Pompeo, a former Trump administration official. But he declined to endorse the former president and obliquely criticized him.

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Trump files personal financial disclosure report

Former President Donald Trump on Friday filed his personal financial disclosure report with the Federal Election Commission -- offering the public a first look at his post-presidential finances.

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Top Trump attorney has recused himself from handling Mar-a-Lago case

Attorney Evan Corcoran recused himself from representing former President Donald Trump in the special counsel investigation related to the Mar-a-Lago documents given that he testified for investigators, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

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Jim Jefferies: Comedian on Donald Trump, Brad Pitt

He’s one of the most controversial comedians in Hollywood – and he’s Australian. Jim Jefferies has made a career out of pushing boundaries, tackling dark subject matter from gun control to Donald Trump and sex workers, as well as deeply personal topics such as his time in Alcoholics Anonymous – in one of his routines, Jefferies speaks openly about being sober for nearly two years.

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Trump lawyer recuses himself from classified documents case: report

Evan Corcoran, a key member of former President Trump’s legal team, has recused himself from the investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents after he was questioned by a grand jury last month, according to The Washington Post. Trump is under investigation by Special Counsel Jack Smith over allegations that he intentionally mishandled classified documents…

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Trump campaign says it saw surge in donations after indictment

Former US President Donald Trump raised a combined $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 through his joint fundraising committee and his campaign — and saw a spike in donations after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on March 30.

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Chris Christie: Trump investigations make GOP primary win ‘uncertain’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said the various investigations into former President Trump make a hypothetical GOP presidential primary win “uncertain.” “No, I don’t think that the field [is] starting to look like Trump,” Christie said on ABC’s “This Week.” “In fact, you know, when you’re indicted in one place, and you’re facing investigations [in]…

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Trump campaign reports raising $14.5 million in early 2023

Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Saturday reported raising $14.5 million during the first three months of this year, with contributions accelerating sharply after he announced he was about to be criminally indicted. The disclosure to the Federal Election Commission does not cover all of the former president's political fundraising or disclose full details for online donors.

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Trump turns from past to future at RNC donor retreat

The former president traded his election grievance rhetoric for a forward-looking vision for party and country, according to a copy of his Nashville remarks obtained by POLITICO.

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Bannon says anyone who trusts Elon Musk is ‘a fool’ after Carlson interview

Former President Trump’s onetime political strategist Steve Bannon said anyone who trusts Elon Musk is “a fool” after his interview with Fox’s Tucker Carlson. “Anybody [who] watched that interview with Tucker Carlson last night that’s buying this guy’s snake oil — you’re a fool,” Bannon said on his “War Room” podcast. “Let me just be blunt.…

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How Twitter Users Reacted to Removal of Legacy Blue

Twitter's legacy blue ticks are vanishing from high-profile users' accounts, including those of Beyoncé, Pope Francis, and Donald Trump. The social media platform owned by Elon Musk has introduced a monthly fee for users to keep their blue verification checkmarks. Find out more about the costs and the implications for journalists, athletes, public figures, and other celebrity users

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Judge dismissive of Trump's reasons to skip NY rape trial

Former President Donald Trumps lawyers wont be allowed to tell jurors next week that hed like to testify at a rape trial but might decide against it because he wants to spare New York City from logistical burdens posed by his presence, a federal judge said on Thursday.Mr. Trump is free to attend, to testify, or both.

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Twitter's blue ticks start vanishing

Twitter began the mass removal of its blue ticks on Thursday, as the symbol previously used to signify a verified account vanished from users including the Pope, Donald Trump and Justin Bieber.

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Trump throws new insults at the state of Florida in fresh attack on DeSantis

Former President Trump launched a series of new attacks Friday at the state of Florida in a new email campaign taking aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “The real DeSantis record is one of misery and despair,” Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He has left a wake of destruction all…

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Nearly 70% of GOP Voters Stick With Trump, NBC Poll

Two-thirds of Republican primary voters dismiss concerns about former President Donald Trump's electability, following his recent criminal arrest and the other...

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Writer tells court Trump 'sexually assaulted' her

The writer suing Donald Trump for allegedly raping her nearly 30 years ago told jurors at a civil trial today that the former US president sexually assaulted her and defamed her by lying about it.

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Why won’t anyone buy Ivana Trump’s $40m townhouse?

Five months after being listed, the house is still available. That could be due to the market downturn, the “Trump discount” or the over-the-top decor.

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Two of Steve Bannon's associates sentenced to prison in border wall scheme

Two associates of former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon were sentenced to more than seven years in prison collectively in connection with defrauding donors of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a border wall scheme, according to a news release from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

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'Donald Trump raped me,' writer says at civil trial

Trump's lawyer Joe Tacopina said he would tell Trump to stop. But concern about social media influencing the trial resurfaced after Trump's son Eric tweeted on Wednesday afternoon about Reid Hoffman, the billionaire LinkedIn co-founder and prominent Democratic donor helping fund Carroll's case.

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Trump Wins Big Tax Case Over His Chicago Skyscraper

For more than a decade, former President Trump and other owners of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago have sought to recoup a hefty property tax refund on the...

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Trump swaps 'Sleepy Joe' for 'Crooked Joe' in echo of 2016

Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will scrap the "Crooked Hillary" nickname and apply the epithet to President Biden instead — an effort to recapture the zeitgeist of his successful 2016 campaign.

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Trump swipes at Chris Christie during speech: ‘Got a big mouth - that’s all he’s got’

Former President Trump swiped at former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) during a speech in New Hampshire on Thursday, saying he’s “got a big mouth — that’s all he’s got.”  Trump highlighted his large leads in most hypothetical Republican primary polls, noting that his top current and potential competitors like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,…

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Michael Cohen seeks damages from Trump, U.S. over prison return

Michael Cohen on Monday asked a U.S. appeals court to revive his lawsuit against Donald Trump and other government officials, seeking damages for sending him back to prison in retaliation for publishing a tell-all memoir criticizing the former U.S. president.

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Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation," April 30, 2023

The following is the transcript of an interview with Gary Cohn, the former top economic adviser in the Trump White House and now vice chairman of IBM, that aired on "Face the Nation" on April 30, 2023.

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Trump accuser says many in her generation didn’t report rape

A magazine columnist who says Donald Trump raped her in a department store’s dressing room two decades before he became president acknowledged Monday that she never followed her own advice to readers that they report sexual attacks to police.

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Trump will not testify at E. Jean Carroll civil trial

Former President Trump will not testify in his civil trial over writer E. Jean Carroll’s accusations of sexual battery and defamation, according to The Associated Press. Trump’s attorney reportedly made it definitive to U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in the courtroom Tuesday, which came after recent signaling that the former president would not attend. Trump…

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Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against New York Times

A New York judge on Wednesday tossed former President Trump’s lawsuit against The New York Times and several of its reporters over a 2018 article on the former president’s “dubious tax schemes.” Justice Robert Reed dismissed the claims against the Times and its reporters Susanne Craig, David Barstow, and Russ Buettner and ordered Trump to pay all attorneys’…

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Eric Trump claims Doonbeg could host LIV golf event

LIV golf is funded by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, and has been accused of using as sportswashing to improve its reputation amid criticisms for its human rights abuses.

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Of Course Trump Is Afraid to Debate

It isn’t 2016 anymore. He’s older and out of political shape, and his absence would hurt his rivals.

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Trump asks federal court to take over NY hush money criminal case

Lawyers for Donald Trump on Thursday asked the federal court in Manhattan to take over a state criminal case charging him with falsifying business records over a hush money payment to a porn star before his victory in the 2016 presidential election.

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Trump seeks to move New York hush money case to federal court

Lawyers for Donald Trump on Thursday asked the federal court in Manhattan to take over a state criminal case charging him with falsifying business records over a hush money payment to a porn star before the 2016 election.

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UPDATE 5-Trump defends his lewd 'Grab 'em' remarks in new video

Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has said he could not have raped Carroll, because "she's not my type" and has called the case politically motivated. He will not testify at the trial and has not been in the Manhattan courtroom so far, but on Thursday he told reporters during a trip to Ireland that he would probably attend.

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In Deposition, Trump Says ‘Historically’ Stars Can Grab Women by Genitals

In an edited deposition video released as a trial exhibit in the civil rape case filed by E. Jean Carroll against former president Donald Trump, he said that looking “over the last million years” it has been largely true that celebrities can grab women by the genitals. Photo: Trial Exhibit

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Veteran jurist picked to weigh moving Trump’s criminal trial

A judge known for his care and cautiousness in presiding over litigation in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks was selected Friday to decide whether Donald Trump’s criminal case proceeds in state or federal court.

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Watch: Trump Appears to Mistake Photo of E. Jean Carroll for Ex-Wife

In an edited deposition video released as a trial exhibit in the civil rape case against former President Donald Trump, he appears to mistake a photo of plaintiff E. Jean Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples. Photo: Trial Exhibit

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Trump unleashes tirade on special counsel Jack Smith as Mar-a-Lago case ramps up

The post comes after it was reported earlier this week that prosecutors have subpoenaed a number of Trump employees over the last few weeks in connection to the handling of surveillance footage at Mar-a-lago after the Trump Organization was subpoenaed for the tapes last summer.

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Trump blows up Ron DeSantis' plan to make a big splash in Iowa

Any plans Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) might have had of boosting his faltering drive toward announcing a 2024 Republican Party presidential bid with a visit to the key primary state Iowa may have been squashed by Donald Trump.DeSantis, who has seen massive slippage in the polls, had previously schedule...

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NY jury will have wide latitude to decide civil Trump claims

The jury hearing a columnist's claims that she was raped by Donald Trump in the 1990s is likely to have wide latitude in deciding the merits of the civil allegations against the former president when it begins deliberations as early as Tuesday.

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Trump's video deposition in rape lawsuit made public

A video recording of former President Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the first time Friday, providing a glimpse of the Republicans emphatic, often colourful denials.Jurors got to see the video of Trumps October 2022 deposition over the past few days at the trial over a lawsuit filed against him by advice columnist E.

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Trump meets with prominent anti-abortion group following criticism

Former President Trump met with the prominent anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America on Monday after the group criticized Trump for his stance on abortion restrictions.  “During the meeting, President Trump reiterated his opposition to the extreme Democratic position of abortion on demand, up until the moment of birth, paid for by taxpayers —…

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Trump rape case: Even a former president is not above the law, court told

Donald Trump should be held accountable for sexually attacking an advice columnist in 1996 because even a former president is not above the law, a lawyer for the columnist told a jury on Monday in closing arguments in the lawsuit that accuses Trump of rape.

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Senate Republicans question Trump’s 2024 viability after sexual abuse verdict

Senate Republicans aired concerns Tuesday about former President Trump’s viability in a 2024 presidential election after a civil jury found he had sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll and ordered him to pay her $5 million in damages. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters that he does not believe Trump stands a chance in a November…

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Trump’s 2024 bid faces fresh uncertainty after E. Jean Carroll verdict

Republicans are divided over whether former President Trump’s 2024 reelection chances could be hurt following a verdict reached Tuesday in a case involving writer E. Jean Carroll. A federal jury in Manhattan found Trump liable of sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages.  In a lawsuit filed last year, Carroll…

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Trump sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll, must pay her $5 million, jury says

Carroll, 79, testified during the civil trial that Trump, 76, raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in Manhattan in either 1995 or 1996, then harmed her reputation by writing in an October 2022 post on his Truth Social platform that her claims were a "complete con job," "a hoax" and "a lie." Trump was absent throughout the trial which began on April 25.

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Judge advises jurors in Trump-Carroll case to remain anonymous ‘for a long time’

The jurors who found that former President Trump sexually abused author E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s were advised to remain anonymous “for a long time.” CNN reported that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan informed the jurors that they could now identify themselves if they wish after they were dismissed, but advised them not to.…

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Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Jean Carroll said on Wednesday she felt "fantastic" after a jury a day earlier found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, and awarded her $5 million in damages in her civil lawsuit against the former U.S. president.

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Trump bashes DeSantis, claims he’s needs a ‘personality transplant’

Former President Trump bashed Gov. Ron DeSantis in a new ad on Friday, claiming the Florida Republican needs a “personality transplant.” “The problem with Rondesanctimonious is that he needs a personality transplant, and those are not yet available. Almost all congressmen and women that served with him and knew him well supported me, some of…

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How Donald Trump was found liable for sexual abuse - podcast

Jonathan Freedland and Guardian US columnist Margaret Sullivan discuss how the media should now cover a 2024 presidential candidate who has been impeached twice, indicted by a federal court, and who was this week found to have sexually abused the advice columnist E Jean Carroll

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Woman sues Rudy Giuliani saying he coerced her into sex

A woman who says she worked as an off-the-books employee for Rudy Giuliani during his stint as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer alleges in court papers that the former New York City mayor coerced her into sex and owes her nearly $2 million in unpaid wages.

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Lawsuit accuses Giuliani of demanding employee perform oral sex while on the phone with Trump

Noelle Dunphy's 75-page suit cites audio recordings and accuses Giuliani, 78, in graphic detail of subjecting her to sexual assault and harassment throughout her employment, forcing her to engage in “violent sex” and attend work video conferences naked and work in short shorts he bought printed with an American flag.

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Trump-backed Daniel Cameron wins Kentucky GOP governor’s primary

State Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who’s backed by former President Trump, is projected to win Kentucky’s GOP gubernatorial primary, according to The Associated Press. Cameron’s toughest opponents in the crowded GOP field were former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. He was widely seen as the front-runner in the race and…

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Village People send Trump cease-and-desist over ‘Macho Man’ use at Mar-a-Lago

Famed musical group the Village People has sent former President Trump a cease-and-desist letter over his usage of their hit song “Macho Man.” Karen Willis, the band’s manager and wife of lead singer Victor Willis, sent Trump’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, the letter on Monday, calling into question a recent performance at his Mar-a-Lago estate in…

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Trump town hall slurs against E. Jean Carroll ‘definitely actionable,’ lawyer says

Writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer says former President Trump’s comments bashing Carroll during his recent CNN town hall are “definitely actionable” after a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse against her.  “So it’s definitely actionable. And here the cruelty will make him less wealthy. He is not going to get away with it another…

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Trump taunts DeSantis over Craft’s loss in Kentucky GOP race: ‘Ron’s magic is GONE!’

Former President Trump took a victory lap on Wednesday, taunting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) after two of the governor’s endorsees lost their races on Tuesday night. Trump endorsed state Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who beat out DeSantis-backed candidate former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft in the Kentucky GOP gubernatorial primary. Cameron placed first, Agriculture…

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Trump loses key player of Mar-a-Lago legal team

Former President Trump is losing a key member of his legal team on the Mar-a-Lago case, with attorney Timothy Parlatore departing as Special Counsel Jack Smith nears the finish line of his investigation. Parlatore, who has been working the case with three other attorneys, said he spoke with Trump on Tuesday to inform him of…

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Trump's summer of legal troubles heats up

As more Republicans step forward to challenge the clear frontrunner, Donald Trump, a slew of legal developments continue to complicate his bid for reelection in 2024.

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EF Hutton, bank behind Trump's SPAC deal, rules over IPO drought

EF Hutton, the small investment bank that arranged a deal for the stock market listing of Donald Trump's social media venture, is dominating initial public offering (IPO) league tables as companies hold back on big deals handled by major Wall Street banks.

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'It was just for nothing'

Stormy Daniels regrets ever coming forward about her alleged quickie with former President Donald Trump -- claiming that even her horse has been attacked.

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DeSantis accuses Trump of ‘running to the left’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is ramping up his attacks on Donald Trump now that he is officially challenging the former president for the 2024 nomination, accusing him in a new interview of abandoning right-wing principles. “It seems like he’s running to the left, and I have always been somebody that’s just been moored in…

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‘Trump Bucks’ promise wealth for MAGA loyalty. Some lose thousands.

In the recesses of the internet where some of Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters stoke conspiracies and plot his return to the White House, suspected con artists have been mining their disappointment over the last presidential election for gold.

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Manhattan DA pushes back on Trump attempt to move hush money case to federal court

Manhattan prosecutors on Tuesday formally opposed former President Trump’s bid to move his hush money criminal case from state to federal court. Trump’s lawyers earlier this month argued the case cannot be tried in state court because the alleged conduct happened while Trump was serving as president. Such a move would increase the potential jury…

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Ackman urges Jamie Dimon to run for president in 2024

The billionaire hedge fund manager said he thinks the JPMorgan boss could beat Joe Biden in a primary or Donald Trump in a US general election.

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Trump eying ‘most spectacular’ yearlong 250th birthday celebration for US if elected

Former President Trump is eying a “spectacular” yearlong celebration of the country’s 250th birthday from 2025 into 2026 if he returns to the White House.  Trump’s campaign said in a release on Wednesday that Trump plans to convene a White House task force called “Salute to America 250” to coordinate with state and local governments…

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DeSantis hits back at Trump in campaign blitz in US

Ron DeSantis was making a four-stop blitz through Iowa during his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday, aiming for a personal connection with voters while intensifying his criticism of former president Donald Trump.

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Newsmax host dings Trump on McEnany criticism

Newsmax host Rob Finnerty offered a rare criticism of former President Trump this week after his attacks on his former press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, who is now a host on Fox News. “I don’t like it, especially with somebody like Kayleigh McEnany, who’s seemingly so loyal to her former boss,” Finnerty said Wednesday on the…

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DeSantis: Trump’s ‘whole family moved to Florida under my governorship’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) countered a jab Tuesday from former President Trump about his COVID-19 response, saying that the former president’s “whole family” moved to Florida under his governorship.  “This is new,” DeSantis told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer at a press conference when asked about Trump’s latest comments. “Six months ago, he would have never…

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Trump the COVID Cuomosexual

Donald Trump praised former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo from his Truth Social account for his handling of New York’s COVID crisis by contrasting it favorably with that of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Trump campaign rips Ron DeSantis for not deciding 'how to pronounce his name'

As much as Donald Trump's critics mock him for harping on trivial, unimportant things, the president's adolescent-like name-calling can be effective with his MAGA base. Trump's names for political opponents are designed to diminish them — for example, "Sleepy Joe" for President Joe Biden, "Crooked H...

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Former Trump lawyer: Reported audio ‘eviscerates’ defense in documents investigation

Former Trump administration White House lawyer Ty Cobb said late Wednesday that an audio recording that reportedly reveals former President Trump discussing a classified document he took from the White House “eviscerates” Trump’s defense in the Justice Department’s (DOJ) classified documents probe.  Cobb said in an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett that the recording undermines…

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Trump attorneys haven’t found classified document referred to on tape: report

Attorneys for former President Trump have not found the classified document that he reportedly discussed taking from the White House, CNN reported on Friday.  Two sources told the outlet that the attorneys provided material to the FBI in response to a subpoena in March that was related to the document Trump discussed, but they did…

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Mike Pence dodges DOJ charges in documents probe: reports

The Pence probe was not related to the investigation by special counsel Jack Smith into former President Donald Trump taking scores of secret documents to his Mar-a-Lago resort when he left the White House.

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Trump lawyers ask prosecutors to drop classified docs probe

Lawyers for Donald Trump met with Justice Department prosecutors on Monday over an investigation into the former president’s handling of classified documents, but Attorney General Merrick Garland was not present, according to reports.

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Trump lawyers reportedly meet with DOJ officials

Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday reportedly met with officials from the Justice Department to discuss the ongoing probe into classified documents that were discovered at the former president's Florida home.

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Christie slams ‘mirror hog’ Trump while launching 2024 bid

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) announced on Tuesday that he’s running for president, setting up a rematch against former President Trump in 2024.  While speaking in the Granite State, Christie took jabs at President Biden and former President Trump. He said that Trump “made us smaller” for pitting groups against each other and…

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Trump told he is target in classified files inquiry

US prosecutors have told Donald Trump's lawyers that he is the target of a probe into his handling of classified documents after leaving the presidency, in a sign he might be indicted, US media reported.

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Trump Valet Also Gets Indicted

A second person has been indicted alongside former President Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, with Trump himself announcing it. That individual is Walt...

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Five takeaways on the Trump indictment

Details of the Justice Department’s months-long investigation into former President Trump’s handling of classified documents went public on Friday after prosecutors successfully sought an indictment. Trump is set to make his first court appearance on Tuesday afternoon in Miami to face 37 federal criminal charges. Here are five takeaways from the federal indictment. DOJ lays…

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Trump 'toast' if classified records case proven

Former US attorney general William Barr has defended Special Counsel Jack Smith's 37-count indictment against Donald Trump, saying if the allegations the former president willfully retained hundreds of highly classified documents are proven true, then "he's toast".

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Donald Trump Charged in Classified Documents Case: A Legal Analysis

Donald Trump was charged with 37 counts in the investigation into his handling of classified documents. In his indictment, federal prosecutors lay out how they allege the former president kept national-defense information he knew he wasn’t supposed to have. Photo Illustration: Xingpei Shen

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Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs. Biden plans to keep quiet on Trump documents charges Don't expect U.S. President Joe Biden to comment about the 37-count indictment against Donald Trump that accuses the former president of risking some of the country's most sensitive security secrets after leaving the White House in 2021.

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Trump arrives in Florida to face charges with crowds of 50,000 expected

Accused of unlawfully keeping U.S. national-security documents and lying to officials who tried to recover them, Trump has proclaimed his innocence and vowed to continue his campaign to regain the presidency in a November 2024 election.

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Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance

Former US President Donald Trump arrived in Miami to face federal criminal charges, while a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found a vast majority of his fellow Republicans believe the case to be politically motivated.

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Big Question in Miami: Will Tuesday Be Violent?

Donald Trump is due to appear in federal court in Miami at 3pm ET Tuesday over his unprecedented federal indictment . The former president himself called for protests over the...

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Trump’s Boxes and Clinton’s Sock Drawer

A president chooses what records to return or keep and the National Archives can’t do anything about it.

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After arraignment, back to NJ

Former President Trump entered a not guilty plea in federal court in Miami on Tuesday, as he made his first appearance after being indicted on 37 counts in the federal investigation into classified documents found at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago. Todd Blanche, one of the president’s attorneys, entered the plea on Trump’s behalf, according to…

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Trump supporters cheer wildly as he arrives at courthouse

Supporters of former President Donald Trump honked their horns and screamed wildly as the former president arrived at the courthouse in downtown Miami to make his first appearance on criminal charges that he improperly held on to classified documents.

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Trump calls documents case an 'abuse of power'

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to dozens of criminal counts of mishandling some of the US government's most sensitive secrets and scheming to prevent their return, in a historic first court appearance as a federal defendant.

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Trump holds clear lead in GOP primary field after indictment: poll

Former President Trump maintains a strong lead in the crowded Republican presidential primary after he was indicted on federal charges in a classified documents case, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey released exclusively to The Hill on Friday.  Fifty-nine percent of Republican voters said that if the GOP primary were held today, they…

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DOJ seeks protective order to prevent Trump from releasing classified materials amid ongoing investigation

The Justice Department on Friday filed a motion seeking to block former President Trump from releasing any classified materials that will be shared with his legal team during his prosecution for the mishandling of records at Mar-a-Lago, noting that some are still being used in the course of their investigation.  The documents “include information pertaining…

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Trump fires back at Kelly after ‘scared s-less’ remarks

Former President Trump attacked his former chief of staff John Kelly after Kelly said the former president is is “scared s—less” over pending federal changes that he mishandled classified information. “John Kelly pretended to be a ‘tough guy,’ but was actually weak and ineffective, born with a VERY small ‘brain.’ He had a hard time…

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Chris Wallace says Trump conviction ‘could be a life sentence’

CNN anchor Chris Wallace said if former President Trump is convicted on any of the charges against him in federal court stemming from his handling of classified documents, he could die in prison. “Well, look, you’d have to be crazy not to be worried,” Wallace said about how Trump might be feeling. “It’s, almost everyone,…

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Mike Pence Says Donald Trump May Ditch Conservatives

The former Vice President says he differs with ‘my former running mate’ on entitlements, Ukraine and abortion. He also believes American voters have a ‘hunger’ for civility.

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Scarborough says he thinks Trump kept documents to make deals: ‘This is all about money’

MSNBC pundit Joe Scarborough suggested Friday that former President Trump held on to government secrets after leaving the White House for financial reasons. “If you’re trying to figure out Donald Trump’s motive, whatever it is, we’ve been saying for eight years, it’s all about money,” Scarborough said on “Morning Joe,” before noting he has “absolutely…

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Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen denied bid for early release from probation

Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s onetime fixer and a key witness in the Manhattan district attorney’s case against the former president, was denied his latest bid for an early release from probation on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman rejected Cohen’s most recent request to end his probation early, ruling that it would not serve its purpose…

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Most Americans support Trump pardon if he’s convicted, sentenced to jail in docs case: poll

A slim majority of Americans surveyed in a poll released Friday would support pardoning former President Trump if he is convicted and sentenced to jail over allegations that he mishandled classified documents. The Harvard CAPS-Harris poll found 53 percent of total respondents — 80 percent of Republicans and 30 percent of Democrats — would support…

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Former Trump advisor questions ‘who would work for Trump’ after attacks on former staffers

An adviser to former President Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2020 election campaigns went after his former boss on Twitter early Saturday, calling out his “vicious” attacks on other former staffers. Steve Cortes asked, “Who would work for Trump???” responding to Trump’s attacks against his former Chief of Staff John Kelly. Trump called Kelly “weak and…

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Opinion: Trump, the hoarder in chief

The humble bankers box, an icon in America’s offices, plays a starring role in the prosecution of a former US president, who pleaded not guilty to the charges related to his handling of top secret documents.

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Trump defends keeping classified docs in contentious exchange with Fox’s Baier

Former President Donald Trump on Monday defended his retention of classified materials after leaving the White House, telling Fox News he did not have time to go through the boxes filled with the documents. “Why not just hand them over then?” Fox anchor Bret Baier asked in Trump’s first interview since being arraigned last week…

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Judge orders Trump not to disclose evidence in documents case

A federal magistrate judge Monday agreed to a motion from the Justice Department to block former President Trump from disclosing information relating to the Mar-a-Lago case, after prosecutors said the investigation remains ongoing. The order sides with the Justice Department in allowing Trump to see evidence collected in the case — including classified documents — but…

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Hunter Biden agreement deals wild card in 2024 race

The agreement announced Tuesday that will see Hunter Biden plead guilty to two tax charges has scrambled the picture for the 2024 election — a contest that, right now, looks odds-on to be fought between President Biden and former President Trump. Republicans argue the president’s son got a soft deal. Democrats contend that misdemeanor offenses…

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Trump says family wouldn’t serve in 2024 administration: ‘It’s too painful’

Former President Trump says his family would not join him again in his administration if he returns to the White House, saying going back into politics would be “too painful” for them. “My family’s been through hell. I mean, they have — Eric, my son, who’s a fine boy. You know him very well. ……

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Bills' Jordan Poyer

Jordan Poyer says he had to cancel the celebrity golf tournament he was planning to host at one of Donald Trump's golf courses because of political blowback.

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Trump's "Final Battle"

The ranting about “communism” from Donald Trump and the right is unsettlingly familiar.

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Trump gets wild cheers at Faith and Freedom Coalition confab

Donald Trump was the keynote speaker at Saturday’s evening gala of the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference, a night that was filled with overwhelming support for the former president.

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Ivanka Trump dismissed from Trump fraud lawsuit

A New York appeals court rejected Donald Trump's bid to dismiss state Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit accusing him and his family business of "staggering" fraud, but narrowed the case and dismissed all claims against Mr Trump's eldest daughter.

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US judge says Trump's NY criminal case likely belongs in state court

"These payments were personal payments from personal accounts to a personal lawyer handling personal affairs." Hellerstein said it was clear Cohen was hired "to take care of private matters." Blanche also argued that the former president is charged with reimbursing Cohen for a payment made to influence the presidential election, and that federal law preempts state law for federal elections.

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Trump Documents Case

The inquiry into Donald Trump’s handling of classified material revolved largely around his Florida club and residence, but investigators were also quietly focused on his New Jersey property.

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Audio recording marks latest blow to Trump in documents case

An audio recording of former President Trump discussing a secret government document at his New Jersey club dealt the latest blow to his evolving and growing defenses against charges over his retention of classified information.  The recording appeared to undercut a claim Trump made a week earlier, in which he suggested he may not have…

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McCarthy races to repair relationship with Trump

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is racing to mend fences with former President Trump after the GOP leader questioned Trump’s strength as a 2024 presidential contender — a comment he quickly walked back amid blowback from Trump world. The Speaker’s cleanup effort — which has so far included a direct call to Trump, a subsequent media…

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Former staffer alleges shocking comments by Trump about Ivanka: Report

Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor, in his new book 'Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump,' exposes Donald Trump's over sexism, including instances directed towards his own daughter Ivanka. The book shows Trump's behaviour towards women within his administration.

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Judge rejects Donald Trump bid to dismiss E. Jean Carroll's first defamation lawsuit

Alina Habba, a lawyer for Trump, said: "We disagree with the court's decision and will be taking the appropriate steps to preserve all viable defenses." The case is separate from last month's verdict by a federal jury in Manhattan that Trump pay Carroll $5 million for defamation and sexual abuse, after Trump in October 2022 similarly denied their alleged encounter.

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Trump supporters boo, call Lindsey Graham a ‘traitor’ at South Carolina rally

Supporters of former President Trump booed and called South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) a “traitor” at a rally in the senator’s home state on Saturday. “Thank y’all for coming. Thank you very much,” Graham said in response to a chorus of boos at the rally for the former president in Pickens, S.C.  “Just calm…

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Christie: Trump will attend the GOP debates due to his ego

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) made his feelings known on Sunday regarding his view about whether former President Donald Trump would attend the GOP primary debates.

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Trump-tied SPAC reaches agreement with SEC staff over merger

A blank-check firm, which was set to merge with former U.S. President Donald Trump's media company and under regulatory investigation, has reached an agreement with the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a filing showed on Monday.

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Chris Christie is Trump’s mean match

After years of watching Republicans cower before Trump, it’s bracing to see the disgraced former president finally meet his mean match.

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Trump lashes out at Biden family, media after cocaine found at White House

Former President Trump on Wednesday lashed out at President Biden, his son Hunter Biden, Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith and the media after a suspicious white powder found at the White House over the weekend came back positive for cocaine. “Does anybody really believe that the COCAINE found in the West Wing of the…

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Trump pulled in more than $35M in second quarter

Former President Trump’s campaign and political action committee together hauled in more than $35 million in the second quarter of fundraising, the Trump campaign confirmed to The Hill. The news of Trump’s massive joint fundraising committee’s numbers, which includes figures from both his PAC and campaign, was first reported by Politico, which also noted that…

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Trump must sit for deposition in lawsuit brought by ex-FBI agents: legal analyst

Donald Trump must reportedly sit for a deposition in a lawsuit brought by former FBI agents alleging the former president violated their privacy and retaliated against them.Legal analyst Lisa Rubin, who recently said Trump's lawyers have become "the most crucial witnesses," posted on Twitter that th...

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Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents case

MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump's valet , Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents from federal authorities, appearing with a new Florida-based lawyer to represent him as the case move

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Trump says DeSantis was ‘lousy candidate’ for governor until his endorsement

Former President Trump argued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis initially lagged in the 2018 Florida GOP gubernatorial primary because he was a “lousy candidate” during an Iowa event on Friday. “He was so far behind, ’cause, you know why? ‘Cause he was a lousy candidate, and I endorsed him and he became like a rocket ship,…

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Donald Trump Is Playing Into the DOJ's Hands

The Justice Department unsealed blacked-out parts of the warrant it submitted ahead of the FBI searching Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in August 2022

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Trump seeks to delay trial in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Donald Trump and an aide, Walt Nauta, have asked a federal court in Florida to postpone the criminal trial in the Mar-a-Lago documents case and drop the current date, a filing by the former US president's lawyers showed.

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US says it no longer deems Donald Trump immune from E. Jean Carroll lawsuit

They also said Trump sprung his counterclaim too late, to further delay "this otherwise trial-ready, much-delayed case." Trump, who is again seeking the presidency, sued Carroll on June 27, objecting to a CNN interview following the verdict where she said "oh yes he did, oh yes he did" when asked about the jury finding that he did not commit rape.

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Trump lawyers demand delay of Mar-a-Lago documents trial until after 2024 election

Trump, who holds a dominant lead in the Republican primary race, claims holding a trial in the normal time frame of a few months after his arraignment would prevent him from getting a fair trial and could interfere with his ability to run a successful presidential campaign.

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Trump Lawyers Seek Indefinite Postponement of Documents Trial

The former president’s legal team argued in a court filing that no trial date should be set until all “substantive motions” in the case were resolved, setting up an early key decision by Judge Aileen M. Cannon.

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DOJ fights Trump request for ‘indeterminate’ trial date in documents case

The Justice Department (DOJ) Thursday strongly opposed a motion from former President Trump’s legal team to indefinitely delay the Mar-a-Lago trial until after the 2024 election. “There is no basis in law or fact for proceeding in such an indeterminate and open-ended fashion, and the defendants provide none,” the Justice Department wrote. Trump’s team offered a…

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Special counsel rips apart Trump's plea to delay Mar-a-Lago classified documents trial

Special counsel Jack Smith told a federal judge Thursday that there was no reason to postpone scheduling a trial date in the classified documents case against Donald Trump, in a court filing that aggressively rejected the reasons the former president and his co-defendant gave for why the trial should be delayed.

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Trump-aligned super PAC paid Melania Trump $155K in 2021

A since-shuttered super PAC that was aligned with former President Donald Trump made a $155,000 payment to former first lady Melania Trump in 2021, according to a new expenditure filing. The filing, which was first reported by The New York Times, showed that Make America Great Again, Again made the payment in December 2021 for…

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Hunter Biden’s lawyer tells Trump posts are putting family in danger

A lawyer for Hunter Biden has sent a cease-and-desist letter to former President Trump’s legal team, saying that Trump’s rhetoric is putting Biden and his family in danger.  ABC News reported that Abbe Lowell argued in the letter to Trump’s attorneys on Thursday that Trump’s speech on social media and in other forums could lead…

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Trump seeks unprecedented delays as he battles prosecution

Former President Trump is seeking unprecedented delays as he faces prosecution for mishandling classified documents, arguing his status as a candidate and other factors require punting the case indefinitely.   The strategy, if successful, would postpone Trump’s trial into a window that could be more favorable for him. If Trump were reelected, his administration’s Justice Department could withdraw…

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Man who had sentence commuted by Trump charged with fraud

A New Jersey man who had his sentence commuted by former President Trump was charged Wednesday in a “multi-million dollar Ponzi-like fraud scheme.” Eliyahu Weinstein, who was previously convicted of defrauding investors on two separate occasions resulting in combined losses of about $230 million, had his 24-year sentence commuted by Trump on the last day…

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Trump loses bid to move NY hush-money case to federal court

A U.S. judge on Wednesday denied Donald Trump's bid to move from New York state court to federal court the criminal case against the former U.S. president stemming from a hush money payment to a porn star.

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Three plead not guilty to insider trades before Trump Media deal

A Florida venture capitalist, his brother and an employee accused of insider trading before a blank check company's proposed merger with former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media company pleaded not guilty in a New York court on Thursday.

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Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen settles lawsuit against Trump Organization

These included inquiries into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, and Trump's efforts to silence women who claimed they had affairs with him. Cohen originally sued in March 2019 to recoup $1.9 million in fees, plus $1.9 million he was ordered to forfeit in a criminal case.

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Trump indictments leave him fighting for higher office - and maybe his freedom

Former President Trump isn’t just campaigning for the White House. Increasingly, he could be campaigning for his freedom. Trump this week announced he has been informed he is a target in the Justice Department investigation into his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election, a development that could foreshadow additional federal charges…

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Trump trying to zigzag back into White House to exact revenge

Maureen Dowd: Will prosecutor Jack Smith have an ironclad case against Trump who has defrauded America since the cradle, lying, cheating and lining his pockets, and making suckers of nearly everyone?

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Only Biden Can Elect Trump in 2024

Hunter undermines his father’s re-election stratagem of prosecuting his rival.

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Christie hits Trump for having Clintons at wedding

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie knocked former President Trump on Wednesday for having former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at his 2005 wedding to Melania Trump. The former New Jersey governor’s jab came in response to Trump’s suggestion on Tuesday that Christie had tanked 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s chances…

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Spa days, hawking NFTs, mystery charity

A new report explains why Melania Trump hasn't been by Donald Trump's side on the campaign trail or in court.

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Trump rips ‘weak, ineffective’ Cornyn, Romney

Former President Trump said Wednesday on Truth Social that GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Mitt Romney (Utah) will not win their next elections. Cornyn and Romney have criticized Trump and his actions on various issues, including his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent debt ceiling negotiations. Romney, one of the seven GOP…

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Ron DeSantis’ fundraisers flop while RFK Jr., Trump rake it in

Ron DeSantis scrapped two Hamptons fund-raisers last weekend because of a lack of interest -- while rival Donald Trump and upstart candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. raked in massive piles of cash, sources told On The Money.

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Where Is Melania Trump Now?

Melania Trump hasn't appeared alongside her husband at a political event since his 2024 campaign launch in November.

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Trump charged with trying to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage in new indictment

The Justice Department is accusing former President Trump of attempting to delete surveillance footage at his Mar-a-Lago property in a new superseding indictment filed in the classified records case Thursday. The DOJ says Trump acted with a new co-conspirator to try to delete the footage and also charged him with an additional Espionage Act charge. …

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Donald Trump faces additional charges in classified documents case in Florida

Donald Trump asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into his possession of classified documents, according to an updated indictment unsealed Thursday that adds new charges against the former president and names an additional defendant.

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3rd defendant added alongside Trump, valet in classified documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A third defendant has been charged alongside former President Donald Trump and his valet in the classified documents case in Florida, court records show. The charges against the individual were not immediately revealed Thursday .

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'The family feels like he got trapped': How a low-profile Mar-a-Lago employee got tangled up in Trump's legal problems

A day after he was named as a co-defendant in the criminal case against Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents, a picture is starting to emerge of Carlos De Oliveira, the little known Mar-a-Lago employee who is accused of trying to delete security camera footage at Trump’s Florida resort after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for it last year.

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Classified document Trump claimed wasn't real returned to National Archives

The top-secret document that former President Donald Trump discussed at a 2021 meeting at his New Jersey golf club was included in the 15 boxes returned to the National Archives in January of last year, according to a source familiar with the matter. But Trump has denied it was real.

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Who is Carlos De Oliveira, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort manager?

Carlos De Oliveira was indicted on three criminal charges alongside former President Trump and his longtime aide Walt Nauda in a superseding indictment Thursday, part of the classified document investigation at Trump’s Florida club.

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Trump's $475 mln 'big lie' defamation lawsuit against CNN dismissed

In a ruling late on Friday night, U.S. Judge Raag Singhal, who was nominated by Trump in 2019, said CNN's words were opinion, not fact, and therefore could not be the subject of a defamation claim. "CNN's statements while repugnant, were not, as a matter of law, defamatory," wrote Singhal, who sits in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, near Trump's home at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

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Trump Documents Case

Carlos De Oliveira and Walt Nauta, who were hired by former President Donald J. Trump despite past troubles, rely on him for their legal fees — and are now his co-defendants.

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Mar-a-Lago Worker Makes First Court Appearance

The property manager of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate made his first court appearance on Monday on charges in the classified documents case against the former president...

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Tracking the Trump criminal cases

A definitive guide to the key players and legal risks in the four criminal probes of the former president.

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5 questions raised by the Trump indictment

Former President Trump is expected to be arraigned for the third time Thursday. Trump faces four charges in Washington pertaining to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. He denies wrongdoing. But even amid the detail in the 45-page indictment made public on Tuesday, there are a number of questions still unanswered.…

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‘Trump or death’: MAGA supporters cry foul outside court

Supporters of Donald Trump outside a Washington court were few and hard to find, but the former president remains the Republican frontrunner for the 2024 election.

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FACTBOX-Trump's overlapping assortment of defense lawyers

Here are the main lawyers defending Trump: NEW YORK STATE HUSH MONEY CASE Trump was charged in April with falsifying business records to orchestrate hush money payments to a porn actress before the 2016 election. * Todd Blanche: A former federal prosecutor in New York and prominent white-collar defense lawyer, Blanche resigned from New York law firm Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft to represent Trump.

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Lawyer says Trump was just 'asking' with 2020 election actions

Trump, who pleaded not guilty in court last week, faces four federal charges in the election case. Lauro said a protective order sought by the Department of Justice on Friday would "deny all Americans the opportunity to learn non-sensitive information about what the case involves in a political season" as Trump runs for president again in 2024.

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Donald Trump’s Last Hurrah

James Michael Curley shows that a federal prison sentence is no bar to elective office.

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Trump faces uphill battle in moving case from DC

Legal experts have cast doubts that former President Trump and his legal team will succeed in attempting to move his case on Jan. 6 charges out of Washington, D.C., especially before jury selection is even conducted. Trump has floated the idea of moving his case to nearby West Virginia in the hopes he might face…

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Roger Stone pal, Trump backer will press lawsuit over NYPD firing

Ex-NYPD officer Sal Greco said he was "pleased" that his case can proceed. He hopes to prove the police department “terminated me not only because of my friendship with Roger Stone, but my support for President Donald Trump. I look forward to my day in court.“

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Trump takes swipe at another popular GOP governor

Former President Donald Trump took a swipe at another popular Republican governor during a political rally in New Hampshire on Tuesday, calling Gov. Chris Sununu a “selfish, selfish guy” who “never helped” him.

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The Musk vs. Zuckerberg Cage Fight

As if Trump-Biden weren’t enough, two of America’s most prominent CEOs may actually duke it out.

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Trump's Iowa spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials

However, he repeated during remarks to hundreds crammed into the fair favorite Steer and Stein the disproven claim that the 2020 election was rigged, and that we got millions and millions more votes. Instead, while most candidates seeking caucus support tout Iowa political endorsements, Trump spent most of his public remarks introducing Florida lawmakers who travelled with him to Iowa.

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Christie seeks to win by getting under Trump’s skin

Few candidates have been as aggressive in their attacks against former President Trump or shown the ability to get under the former president’s skin quite like Chris Christie. While the former New Jersey governor is occasionally quizzed at town halls and in TV interviews about his policy positions, his frequent and at times personal criticisms…

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Trump blames left for legal costs

Trump’s Save America PAC shrank from over $100 million at the beginning of last year to $3.6 million after bankrolling legal fees for the former president and his allies.

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Legal chaos engulfs Biden and Trump

A dramatic day in Washington on Friday shook up the 2024 presidential race, causing big problems for President Biden and former President Trump. The more shocking development came when Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the president’s son, Hunter Biden. The special counsel will be David Weiss, who had already…

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Trump steals the show at the Iowa State Fair as legal troubles swirl

DES MOINES — Former President Trump was the clear star of the show at the Iowa State Fair this weekend, despite a growing number of legal problems threatening to bedevil his reelection campaign. Trump visited the annual Iowa event Saturday — the same day that his chief primary rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, was also…

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Trump indicted in Georgia: Why do his supporters remain loyal?

Those who support Donald Trump unconditionally have not wavered. Their support encompasses numerous groups and reasons, but first and foremost, they believe Trump gives them what they want.

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Why do his supporters continue to back him?

Those who support Donald Trump unconditionally have not wavered. Their support encompasses numerous groups and reasons, but first and foremost, they believe Trump gives them what they want.

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Trump plunges to 35% favorable rating in dire new poll that says 53% back indictments

Former President Donald Trump’s popularity is plunging as his legal troubles mount. Just 35% of Americans have a favorable view of Trump compared to 62% who view him unfavorably, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll released Wednesday. The survey, which was conducted from last Friday to Monday, also found that 53% of all voters say they definitely wouldn’t vote for Trump for president in ...

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Trump reacts to Georgia indictment for first time on camera: 'I have four of them now'

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday reacted for the first time on camera to the Georgia indictment that accuses him of being the head of a “criminal enterprise” to overturn the 2020 election, dismissing the criminal charges as a “witch hunt” and a “horrible thing for the country.”

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Trump expected to skip debate and do interview with Tucker Carlson instead

Former President Donald Trump is planning to skip the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday and is instead expected to sit for an interview with former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson, multiple sources familiar with his plans tell CNN.

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Inside Trump’s Decision to Skip the G.O.P. Debate

Fox News leaned on the former president privately and publicly to join the debate. But all the while he was proceeding with a plan for his own counterprogramming.

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Former White House lawyer on Trump’s expected surrender in Georgia: ‘He won’t enjoy it’

Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb on Friday said while former President Trump’s expected surrender in Georgia next week likely won’t rattle him, “he won’t enjoy it.” Asked how the reputation of the jail in Fulton County, Ga., may affect Trump psychologically, Cobb suggested the impact would be miniscule. “I do think it will have…

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Trump says he won't take part in Republican debates

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would skip the upcoming Republican primary debates, citing his large lead in opinion polls as evidence that he was already well-known and liked by voters ahead of the 2024 election.

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Chicago woman arrested on charges of threatening to shoot Trump, his son

A Chicago woman was arrested on Monday on charges of emailing threats to shoot former President Donald Trump and his son Barron Trump, the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago said. A formal complaint was filed against Tracy Marie Fiorenza, 41, earlier this month in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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Trump’s Georgia arraignment expected to be televised, Fulton County judge says

The state judge overseeing former President Trump’s Georgia case ruled that cameras will be allowed in the courtroom for the defendants’ arraignments, marking the first time that one of Trump’s criminal proceedings will be televised. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Tuesday granted a request from four local television stations to bring in…

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Trump the Opera: The Indicted One

Scene 1: A bathroom inside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

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Here’s how to watch Trump’s Tucker Carlson interview

Former President Trump’s prerecorded sit-down with ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson was released Wednesday night as the first presidential debate in Milwaukee — which the GOP front-runner opted to skip — was set to begin. The interview also comes on the eve of Trump surrendering himself to authorities in Georgia over the Fulton County 2020 election…

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Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia election case

Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Rudolph Giuliani on Wednesday surrendered at a jail in Georgia's Fulton County to face state charges arising from actions he is accused of taking to overturn the former U.S. president's 2020 election loss.

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Divided US embraces Trump mugshot merchandise

The mugshot of Donald Trump with a red tie, glistening hair and an icy scowl is being used by the former US president and his detractors on merchandise.

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The mugshot that launched a thousand memes

Naturally, fake mugshots circulated social media before the real thing was even released -- and perhaps due to their less rigorous fact-checking standards, pop culture news accounts like Pop Base beat legacy news outlets to the punch, circulating the now ubiquitous mugshot. It didn’t matter what Trump’s mugshot would look like.

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Why we can't get enough high-profile mug shots - of ex-presidents or otherwise

Within minutes of its release from a county sheriff's office near Atlanta on Thursday, Donald Trump's mug shot exploded onto screens around the world. Experts say society can seize on high-profile mug shots for a number of reasons, but particularly because they shatter the idea that powerful people are above the law.

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Biden chimes in on Trump mug shot: ‘Handsome guy’

President Biden on Friday chimed in on former President Trump’s mug shot, saying his top political rival is a “handsome guy” after he was booked in Fulton County, Ga. When asked about the mug shot, Biden told reporters, “I did see it on television. Handsome guy.” Trump on Thursday evening surrendered to Georgia authorities after being…

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US: Trump’s presidential campaign sells merchandise featuring his mugshot

Soon after former US President Donald Trump surrendered in Fulton County, in a Georgia election subversion case, his 2024 presidential campaign started selling merchandise featuring the first mug shot of a former US president, The Washington Post reported.

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Trump Can’t Go Home Again

Twitter is not the site that it used to be. And he’s not the same man.

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Trump's mug shot caps off a messy week for American politics

The exhausting view of this bizarre week – with the first GOP presidential primary debate one day, followed by the fourth arrest this year of the former president the next – is that everyone should prepare for so much more of this uniquely American and continuously unbelievable political spectacle.

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Biden official says campaign won’t focus on Trump or Hunter Biden legal problems

Cedric Richmond, the co-chair of the Biden campaign, said Sunday the president’s 2024 run will not focus on the legal problems facing former President Trump or President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. When asked on ABC’s “This Week” about Trump and Hunter Biden’s ongoing legal problems, Richmond said, “Well, the president has said from the beginning…

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Maureen Dowd: Catch the smug mug on that thug

Trump is feral and cunning and must have shivered as he had his mugshot taken in Fulton County jail, thinking: ‘Damn, I could go to prison’

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Trump raised $7.1 million since he was booked at Atlanta jail

The former president has raised nearly $20 million in the past three weeks, his campaign spokesman said, a period that roughly coincides with his indictment in cases connected to his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

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A New Trial Date. A New Primary Season.

A March trial could become the center of gravity of the G.O.P. primary, structuring the campaigns of Donald Trump and his rivals.

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DeSantis campaign calls Trump claim he might drop out of 2024 race ‘fake news’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) presidential campaign Monday railed against former President Trump’s suggestion that DeSantis might drop out of the 2024 presidential election, calling Trump’s claim “fake news.”  “This is fake news,” DeSantis’s press secretary Bryan Griffin wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Clearly, Donald Trump and his army of consultants are…

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Donald Trump’s trial to begin in March 2024

Donald Trump’s trial for plotting to overturn the 2020 US election result has been set for 4 March 2024, almost eight months to the day ahead of the next presidential poll.

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Pro-Christie super PAC debuts new ad featuring Trump mug shot

New Hampshire residents will soon see former President Trump’s mug shot in a new ad from Tell It Like It Is, the super PAC backing Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie.  The 30-second ad titled “Winning Again” features a series of clips of Trump, including a photo of his mug shot, which was taken last week…

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Truth Social, Digital World Acquisitions merger deadline approaches

A firm aiming to merge with the social media platform Truth Social’s parent company faces an important deadline next week to close the deal. Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC) and Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), Truth Social’s parent company, announced plans to merge in October 2021. DWAC is a “blank check” company created to…

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Trump’s mug shot becomes valuable commodity for ex-president

The release of former President Trump’s mug shot could serve as his sharpest tool yet in beefing up his political brand ahead of his bid to recapture the presidency next year.   Trump began fundraising off his mug shot, taken in Georgia in connection with his efforts to overturn the state’s election result, almost as soon…

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US Supreme Court to decide Trump's 2024 eligibility soon

The potential eligibility of Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race is a matter that may soon rest with the US Supreme Court, as confirmed by former federal judge Michael Luttig on Sunday.At...

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Plus-Size Female Shoppers ‘Deserve Better’

Women urge retailers to better meet the needs and tastes of a range of customers. Also: Trump supporters; ChatGPT plagiarism; China’s economic woes; the value of college.

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Opinion: Potomac Watch

A legal argument now gaining attention is that Donald Trump can't serve again as president, because the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol counts as an "insurrection" under the 14th Amendment, which barred Confederates from office after the Civil War. Plus, a new WSJ poll shows Trump's support in the GOP primary rising to 59%.

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44 percent of Republican-aligned voters ‘seriously concerned’ about Trump charges: survey

More than 4 in 10 Republican-aligned voters in a new CNN poll expressed serious concern with the recent charges and indictments against former President Trump. The poll published Tuesday found that 44 percent of Republican-aligned voters said they are “seriously concerned” Trump’s criminal charges will impact his ability to be elected in 2024 if chosen as…

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New York AG asks judge to sanction Trump, legal team for raising failed arguments

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) in a new filing asked a state judge to sanction former President Trump, his two adult sons and their legal team for $20,000, saying they continue to bring up arguments already rejected in court. James — who is suing the former president, his sons Donald Trump Jr. and…

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Lawsuit seeks to bar Trump from Colorado primary

It argues he is ineligible to run for president again under a clause in the US Constitution aimed at candidates who have supported an ‘insurrection’.

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Jim Jordan seeks docs from Jack Smith’s dealings with attorney in Trump classified records fight

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Thursday asked special counsel Jack Smith to turn over information relating to attorney Stanley Woodward, who has represented numerous Mar-a-Lago employees in dealings with prosecutors. Woodward is in the midst of a battle with the Justice Department as it seeks a so-called Garcia hearing to review potential conflicts…

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Fani Willis seeks protections for Fulton County jurors

The Georgia prosecutor trying former President Donald Trump and his allies for their attempts to overturn the 2020 election results seeks to keep the identity of jurors secret. A former Mar-a-Lago employee avoids criminal charges by agreeing to testify for the prosecution, and the New York financial fraud civil trial will not be delayed.

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Ex-Trump aide fails to have case moved to federal court

Charges against Donald Trump's onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows over efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election will not be heard in federal court, a sign that similar bids by the former US president and his co-defendants to move the criminal case to a more favorable venue w

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Trump blasts ‘slime balls’ who sued to keep him off Colorado ballot

Former President Trump isn’t too pleased with a lawsuit filed earlier this week to try and keep him off the ballot in 2024 in Colorado. The lawsuit was filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) Wednesday. It tries to use the 14th Amendment to say the former president is disqualified for actions…

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Sheriff calls Trump’s attitude while surrendering ‘stoic’

In an interview on CNN Friday, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat described Donald Trump’s demeanor when surrendering at the Fulton County Jail as unemotional.  “He came out, he was very stoic, really in a space that he was able to really lean on what we were doing, what we planned, and so we took his…

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Trump seeks disqualification of US judge in federal election case

Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, said last month he planned to seek Chutkan's recusal as well as a change of venue for the case. Trump argued in a court filing that Chutkan’s prior statements appearing to refer to his role in influencing the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters raise questions about her impartiality in the case.

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Trump Org. announces sale of New York City golf course

The Trump Organization said it sold its lease for a New York golf course with sweeping views of Manhattan to Bally’s Corporation, ending several years of controversy.

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Hunter Biden sues ex-Trump White House aide over laptop data

The lawyers of U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against an aide in the White House of former President Donald Trump over the aide's alleged role in publication of embarrassing emails and images.

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Biden says 'I get it' on issue of his age

Joe Biden, America's oldest ever president, has said he understood a focus on his age but that he was running for re-election because Donald Trump wanted to "destroy" US democracy.

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Donald Trump Owes Pro-Lifers

Trump made Dobbs possible—but foes of abortion made his presidency possible.

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'You don't know anything'

Molly Michael told the FBI that Trump ordered her to feign ignorance after he discovered the feds were interviewing insiders about his refusal to hand over boxes of classified documents, ABC reported Monday.

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Greene to release tell-all book this fall

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is set to release a tell-all book this fall chronicling her meteoric rise to fame, as one of the nation’s most prominent far-right lawmakers and most loyal supporters of former President Trump in Congress. “I wanted people to hear my side of the story,” Greene told the Washington Examiner in…

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Murdoch ‘often wishes Donald Trump was dead’

A new book claims the 92-year-old media mogul is vehemently opposed to Donald Trump winning a second presidency.

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Why Is Donald Trump Afraid to Debate?

He’s ducking exchanges with his competitors who could challenge his record and platform.

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Trump blasts ‘nasty’ Megyn Kelly after interview

Former President Trump knocked conservative pundit Megyn Kelly on Wednesday, calling her “nasty” just days after sitting with her for an extensive interview. “I sat down for an hour, and then I did a Megyn Kelly one,” Trump told a crowd of supporters during a campaign event in Iowa on Wednesday, apparently referring to his…

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NY AG: Trump request to delay civil fraud trial ‘brazen and meritless’

New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) office late Wednesday night pushed back on former President Trump’s “brazen and meritless” attempt to delay an upcoming civil trial in which she is suing Trump, his business and two of his adult children for fraud. James warned a delay could cause issues with Trump’s broader court calendar,…

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Giuliani calls accusation he groped Cassidy Hutchinson ‘totally absurd’

Rudy Giuliani has denied allegations that he groped former Trump White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson at an event on Jan. 6, 2021, calling her accusation “completely, absolutely false” and “totally absurd.” In her new book, Hutchinson claims Giuliani, the former mayor of New York who served as President Trump’s personal attorney, groped her backstage during…

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Former Trump aide on Hutchinson’s claims: White House knew Giuliani was ‘a liability’

Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin said Wednesday that the Trump administration knew Rudy Giuliani was “a liability,” a comment that comes as Giuliani faces new allegations that he groped ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Farah Griffin, who served in the White House in 2020, said on CNN’s “The Lead” that she “absolutely” believes…

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Trump breaks silence on Murdoch retirement

Former President Trump on Friday acknowledged the retirement of billionaire Rupert Murdoch, the outgoing head of Fox and News Corp. — and the media tycoon with whom Trump has been feuding for months as he looks to reclaim the White House in 2024. Trump used the news to go after another political foe on the…

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Her son was an accused cult leader. She says he was a victim, too.

“Now the family tree goes like this,” the man on the tape extolled confidently. “John John and…Trump are cousins. And Trump’s uncle is JFK Sr., and Joe Kennedy, who is also not dead…. And Trump’s father is General George Patton, and his brother is Mussolini…”

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Trump lawyer says NY attorney general has no fraud case

Christopher Kise, Trump's lawyer, made the accusation at a hearing in a New York state court, just 10 days before the scheduled Oct. 2 trial. Justice Arthur Engoron is considering arguments by Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization that the case should be thrown out because there was no fraud, no one was harmed, and the claims are too old.

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Hurd: Trump only running ‘to stay out of prison’

Republican presidential candidate and former Rep. Will Hurd (Texas) said Monday that former President Trump is only running for president to avoid being incarcerated. “The problem that I have with Donald Trump is, is Donald Trump’s not running for president to Make America great again. He’s running for president to stay out of prison,” Hurd…

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Judge to examine alleged attorney conflicts of interest in Mar-a-Lago case

Judge Aileen Cannon agreed Monday to a Justice Department (DOJ) request to hold hearings to examine potential conflicts of interest of two attorneys representing former President Trump’s co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago case. The move comes after the DOJ warned that the two attorneys are representing other clients who may be called as witnesses against Walt…

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Andrews’ exit is ‘a big shock’ for Victoria: Foley

Victoria’s former health minister says Daniel Andrews shock resignation will disrupt the state’s political system; Donald Trump defrauded banks as he built his real estate empire, a judge rules. Follow updates here.

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WATCH: Feinstein’s death begs the question: Are Trump and Biden too old for office?

ANAHEIM, California — Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who just died at the age of 90, faced pressure to step down from her position over questions about her health and ability to serve, putting the issue of aging politicians front and center. The Washington Examiner asked people at the California GOP convention if age is playing any factor in their presidential decision.

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What's at stake in the civil fraud case against Trump?

Donald Trump and his family business are set to face trial in New York today to determine how much they owe in penalties after a judge found they inflated the former US president's assets by billions of dollars to secure more favorable loan and insurance terms.

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Trump's New York fraud trial opens

Donald Trump faces fresh legal danger today as a civil fraud trial against the former president and two of his sons begins in New York, threatening the Republican frontrunner's business empire as he campaigns to retake the White House with four criminal cases looming.

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Trial judge imposes gag order after Trump attacks clerk

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial has imposed a gag order - promising sanctions for any violations - after the former US president used social media to lash out against the judge's top law clerk.

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Trump fundraises off fraud trial: ‘Nothing can break me’

Former President Trump on Monday was quick to fundraise off of his fraud trial in New York after proceedings wrapped for the day. Trump’s campaign blasted out a fundraising email with a subject line of “I just left the courthouse” roughly 20 minutes after court was dismissed in Manhattan, where the former president had been…

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Could Donald Trump really replace him?

If removing the House Speaker for the first time in history wasn’t interesting enough, imagine appointing a former president facing 91 criminal charges.

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UPDATE 6-Sam Bankman-Fried's father, ex-Trump staffer among possible trial witnesses

Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon read the list of dozens of names - which included both proposed prosecution and defense witnesses - to see if any prospective jurors knew them. Scaramucci's alternative investment firm SkyBridge Capital once owned a stake in FTX, Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange which declared bankruptcy in November 2022 amid a flurry of customer withdrawals.

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Trump hit with partial gag order after he attacks judge’s clerk

The judge in the New York financial fraud trial against former President Donald Trump, his adult sons and their family business clarifies remarks he made Monday about the statute of limitations in the case. Trump, meanwhile, says he will take the witness stand “at the appropriate time.”

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Trump campaign says it raised over $45.5 million in third quarter

Donald Trump's campaign said on Wednesday it raised over $45.5 million in the third quarter from July to September, nearly 30% higher than it raised in the previous quarter while the former U.S. president faces multiple legal charges.

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Trump appeals ruling stripping him of New York business certificates

Former President Trump on Wednesday appealed a court ruling that found he committed fraud and ordered his New York business certificates be stripped. Trump’s trial in the civil case, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), is ongoing. Just prior to the trial, the judge ruled that James had already proven the core of her…

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Trump says he would temporarily be Speaker ‘if necessary’

Former President Trump said that he would step in as Speaker of the House “if necessary” as the GOP scrambles to find a new leader. “I have been asked to speak as a unifier because I have so many friends in Congress,” Trump told Fox News Digital. “If they don’t get the vote, they have asked…

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Greene says GOP could have ‘a Trump rally everyday’ at Capitol if he’s Speaker

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) compared a theoretical House chamber under former President Trump as its Speaker to a Trump campaign rally, drawing immediate pushback from Democrats who suggested there had already been a Trump rally at the Capitol — on Jan. 6, 2021.  “If Trump becomes Speaker of the House, the House chamber will…

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Trump’s lawyers lay out hush money defense strategy

Former President Trump’s lawyers laid out their hush money case defense strategy in court filings this week, urging a New York judge to dismiss the indictment outright before the case even gets to trial. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records over reimbursements he paid to his then-fixer, Michael Cohen, after Cohen made hush…

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Inside Trump's decision to endorse Jim Jordan for House speaker

As he traveled from a New York courtroom to his Palm Beach club this week, former President Donald Trump repeatedly asked his allies and aides for steady updates on what was happening in Washington, DC, as the man he often referred to as “my Kevin” was ousted from the House speakership in dramatic fashion and the immediate search for his replacement began.

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Jack Smith blasts Trump lawyers’ ‘distorted claims’ seeking delay in documents trial

Special counsel Jack Smith’s team submits a filing saying former President Donald Trump’s lawyers used “distorted and exaggerated” claims in their motion to delay the classified documents trial until after the 2024 election. In Trump’s financial fraud civil trial, debate continues to rage over a tax appraiser’s valuation of Mar-a-Lago.

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Trump acknowleged 11K sq ft penthouse, not 30K

As Forbes zeroed in on the apartment size question in 2017, emails show, a company spokesperson told another Trump executive that, per Weisselberg, they weren't to engage on the size issue. A week later, Trump's 2016 financial statement was released, using the incorrect square footage.

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Trump demands ‘full apology’ from Forbes after dropping off wealthiest Americans list

Former President Trump demanded a “full apology” from Forbes magazine Tuesday after dropping off the list of wealthiest Americans for the second time in three years earlier this month.  “I hereby demand a full apology from the failing Forbes Magazine,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, saying the publication had written many false…

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Donald Trump expected back in NYC next week for fraud trial: source

The former president, who last week attended the first three days of his trial in the civil case brought by state AG Tish James, plans to come back next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, according to a source with direct knowledge of his plans.

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SPAC returns remaining $533 mln raise for Trump social media deal

Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), the blank-check acquisition company that plans to merge with former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media firm, said on Thursday it would return to investors $533 million raised for a cash infusion in the deal, after some already backtracked on another $467 million of commitments.

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Cohen testimony in Trump fraud trial delayed due to health issue

Former President Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen will no longer testify next week in the New York civil fraud trial against Trump due to health reasons. Cohen delayed his court appearance, citing a medical issue, sources confirmed to the Daily Beast, who first reported the cancelation. It’s not known how long Trump’s former fixer will be…

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Trump push for incremental delays risks upending federal trials

Former President Trump’s first few months in federal court as a defendant have shown that he is employing the same strategy he typically brings to his civil cases: seeking delay.  Trump made headlines with one motion suggesting his May trial in the Mar-a-Lago documents case should be bumped until mid-November 2024 — after the election. …

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Trump Federal Election Case

The order pits the First Amendment rights of a presidential candidate against the responsibilities of a judge to protect witnesses and to preserve the integrity of the proceedings.

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Book: Oprah Hatched a Plan to Stop Trump in 2020

Back in 2018, Oprah Winfrey pooh-poohed speculation that she might make a run for the White House, saying a presidential campaign "would kill me." A new biography...

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Woman arrested at Donald Trump's civil fraud trial

A woman was arrested Wednesday after she stood up at Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial and walked toward the front of the courtroom where the former president was sitting.

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Andrew Liveris; Dow Chemical, Obama; Trump;

In this extract from “Leading through Disruption”, former Dow Chemicals CEO Andrew Liveris reveals how an attempted boardroom coup taught the new CEO a tough lesson about who he could trust.

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Trump co-defendant Nauta to keep attorney despite conflict of interest concerns

Walt Nauta, former President Trump’s co-defendant in the Mar-a-Lago case, will be permitted to keep his attorney despite conflict of interest concerns raised by prosecutors. In a Friday hearing in Florida, Nauta said he understood and accepted the risks with keeping his Trump-paid attorney who previously represented a Mar-a-Lago employee now expected to testify against…

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Two Trump co-defendants plead guilty. What next?

Two of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants – Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro – in the criminal case brought against him for trying to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election result pleaded guilty this week.

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Donald Trump Congratulates Joe Biden

The "Biden-Harris HQ" account on Truth Social has already garnered more followers than Trump's 2024 campaign account.

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Reports: Trump told Mar-a-Lago member about calls with foreign leaders

Mar-a-Lago member and Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt said then-President Donald Trump told him about his private calls with the leaders of Ukraine and Iraq, according to reports published Sunday about private recordings of Pratt, a key prosecution witness in Trump’s classified documents case.

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Pratt played Trump better than most, new recordings reveal

Despite privately comparing Donald Trump to the mafia, Anthony Pratt entered an administration whose policies lowered his taxes and benefited his business.

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Bill Barr knocks Trump for having verbal skills that ‘are limited’

Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr knocked former President Trump’s verbal skills in Friday comments. “His verbal skills are limited,” Barr said at an event at The University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. When asked if the former President was “losing it” by CBS correspondent Jan Crawford, Barr said Trump is “not very disciplined with…

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Opinion: Potomac Watch

The President's sagging poll numbers finally lure a Democratic primary opponent, as Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips files for the ballot in New Hampshire. But is Biden as weak as Phillips seems to think, and where do the two men disagree on substance? Plus, Jenna Ellis becomes the third attorney tied to Donald Trump to plead guilty in the Georgia 2020 election case.

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Donald Trump Jr. voices grievances during stop in Addison

In what's likely to be a rare stop in a state that has twice repudiated his father, Donald Trump Jr. was in Addison Friday to bash President JOe Biden and air grievances about the treatment of his father.

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NYC developers rip Trump judge

NY real estate developers slammed the judge who stripped Donald Trump of his business empire for allegedly inflating the prices of his properties.

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Nikki Haley: Trump's 'chaos, vendettas and drama' are dangerous

Nikki Haley launched her strongest criticism of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, telling an influential group of Jewish Republicans his style of “chaos, vendettas and drama” are dangerous.

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Trump's 'chaos, vendettas and drama' are dangerous for US, says Nikki Haley

Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has said former president Donald Trumps victory in the 2024 election would result in four years of chaos, vendettas and drama that would be dangerous for the US, which needs a captain who will steady the ship, not capsize it.

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Trump Jr. takes stand in NY trial of fraud suit vs. father

Donald Trump Jr. testified Wednesday that he never worked on his father's financial statements, the documents at the heart of the civil fraud trial that threatens former president Donald Trump’s real estate empire.

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'Make me look sexy,' Donald Trump Jr. asks court artist

According to Rosenberg, Donald Trump's namesake son asked her to produce a portrait that could boost his romantic appeal. The veteran sketch artist said Donald Jr. also offered an example he thought might be helpful: a flattering courtroom portrait of former cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried not by Rosenberg that has been circulating on the internet.

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At NY trial, Eric and Donald Trump Jr say they were not aware of fraud

Evidence submitted at trial shows that both sons signed statements certifying that they had provided accurate information to Mazars, the outside accounting firm that prepared the financial statements. Judge Arthur Engoron has already ruled that Trump, his two adult sons and the company fraudulently inflated asset values to win favorable financing terms.

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Donald Trump Jr. to courtroom artist: 'Make me look sexy'

As Donald Trump Jr. concluded his testimony on Thursday in a fraud trial that could handcuff his family's real-estate business, he had a request for the courtroom sketch artist: "Make me look sexy."

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Savannah Guthrie

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recently slashed the asking price of his ritzy Upper East Side apartment amid mounting legal and financial woes in connection with his work as Donald Trump’s fixer. Not everyone has Trump-related bills to pay, but plenty of other big-name Manhattanites have had to mark down their homes lately.

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How Ron DeSantis Lost Florida to Donald Trump

Governor has failed to gain support of key Republicans in his state; ‘To go against Trump, that’s like suicide’

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What to watch when Donald Trump testifies

Donald Trump takes the stand Monday in high-stakes testimony that could help decide the fate of his business empire in New York.

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How Donald Trump could run his election campaign from jail

His presidential campaign never stops and – a curious dynamic – the more his legal problems mount, the more his support rises among Republican voters.

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5 memorable moments from Trump’s chaotic testimony in NY fraud trial

NEW YORK — The highly anticipated testimony of former President Trump in his New York civil fraud trial Monday heaved chaotically between defending his business practices and decrying those involved in the case as politically motivated “Trump haters.” Months of bubbling tensions between Trump and New York Judge Arthur Engoron reached a boiling point in…

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Ivanka Trump feared father not rich enough for property deals

Poised and polite on the stand, Donald Trump’s daughter was the last family member to take the witness stand in a civil fraud case against the former president.

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Takeaways from Ivanka Trump’s testimony in the New York fraud trial

Ivanka Trump’s appearance Wednesday was the highly anticipated conclusion to an unprecedented eight days of witness testimony that included Donald Trump and three of his adult children in the civil fraud trial brought by the New York attorney general’s office.

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Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial will go on after lawyers seek early verdict ending case

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers were thwarted Thursday in their longshot bid to put an immediate end to the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president’s real estate empire. The judge didn’t rule on the request, but he indicated that the […]

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Nikki Haley’s 5-Inch Heels

She is what the GOP needs to take on Trump and Biden: a conviction politician.

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Kamala Harris Is Biden’s No. 2 Problem

Meanwhile, Republicans need to winnow the field to Donald Trump, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

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Trump picks up backing from two major GOP donors

Former President Trump on Thursday picked up support from two major GOP donors, serving the latest blow to his GOP rivals as they struggle to make a dent in his sizable lead. Robert Bigelow, one of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) most prominent donors, said he is switching his support from the Florida governor to…

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Trump documents trial may put resort workers on witness stand, sources say

A plumber, a maid, a chauffeur and a woodworker are among Mar-a-Lago staffers and contract workers who federal prosecutors may call to testify against former President Donald Trump and his two co-defendants at their upcoming criminal trial in Florida, according to multiple people familiar with the investigation.

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Trump civil fraud trial: ex-president's lawyer ask 'directed verdict'

Donald Trump's lawyers made a longshot bid Thursday to put an immediate end to the New York civil fraud trial that threatens his real estate empire, arguing that state lawyers had failed to prove that the former president intended to dupe banks, insurers and others by inflating his wealth on financial statements.

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Florida judge keeps Trump’s May 2024 documents trial date

Trump's lawyers had argued that they needed more time to review the large trove of evidence with which they'd been presented and also cited scheduling challenges resulting from the other legal cases against Trump, including three additional criminal prosecutions for which he is awaiting trial.

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Rachel Campos-Duffy hits Trump for losing 'upscale' voters by catering to UFC fights

Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy took at shot at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for spending time at a UFC fight instead of trying to convince GOP voters who didn't turn out for Tuesday's election.During a Sunday discussion on Fox & Friends, co-host Will Cain said he had attended a ...

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Donald Trump Jr. gives glowing testimony of Trump Org as defense’s first witness in NY trial

Donald Trump Jr. retook the witness stand Monday to paint an idyllic picture of the Trump Organization and its real estate ventures in the Manhattan fraud trial putting the family’s business empire at risk.  As the first witness in the defense case, former President Trump’s eldest son offered a glowing evaluation of his father’s real…

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Donald Trump Jr. testifies about 'sexiness' of father's real estate

Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka Trump said they were not involved in preparing their father's financial statements and left bookkeeping at the Trump Organization to accountants. The case is largely about damages, as Judge Engoron has already ruled that Trump and his company fraudulently inflated those asset values.

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Donald Trump’s older sister Maryanne Trump Barry dies at 86

Maryanne Trump Barry, former President Donald Trump’s older sister and a former federal judge, has died at 86, the former president's son confirmed on Monday. "As I pulled up here this morning, I found out my aunt passed away," Donald Trump Jr. told reporters outside a courthouse in Manhattan where he was testifying in his father's civil fraud trial.

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Trump's Truth Social reports $31.6 mln net loss since launch to mid-2023

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social lost $31.6 million from its launch in early 2022 to mid-2023, a securities filing by Digital World Acquisition Corp , the SPAC that plans to merge with the company, showed on Monday.

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Accountants 'doubt' that Trump's Truth Social will survive

Digital World’s board believes that if Trump Media is “properly capitalized,” it is “very well positioned to grow a user base at an accelerated base,” the SEC filings say. Citing Trump’s massive social media following, the board argued Trump Media is “positioned to exceed” the blockbuster growth of Facebook when it went from 1 million users to 10 million in three years.

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Friends told Hillary Clinton 'not to run' for US president in 2016

Mrs Clinton, who ultimately lost out to Donald Trump, said some of her friends had advised her not to run "because it would be really hard". She was joined by her husband, former president Bill Clinton, at a Swansea University event on global leadership.

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'In the bag for Trump': Former federal prosecutor directly accuses Judge Aileen Cannon

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann was quick to call out Judge Aileen Cannon in response to a decision she handed down in special counsel Jack Smith's Mar-a-Lago documents case on Thursday.The Guardian's Hugo Lowell reported that Cannon, a Donald Trump appointee, has denied Smith's "request…...

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Trump attorney ‘pretty satisfied’ with Colorado ballot decision despite Jan. 6 claims

An attorney for former President Trump celebrated Friday’s ruling that Trump could remain on the primary ballot in Colorado. “We’re pretty satisfied with the outcome,” attorney Scott Gessler, a former Colorado secretary of state, said in an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. Though, he added that he has not spoken to Trump. His comments came…

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Takeaways from the first week of Trump’s defense in the $250 million civil fraud trial

Donald Trump’s legal team wrapped up the first week of his defense case in the New York civil fraud trial as it continues to build the former president’s legal defense around experts who offered a different interpretation of the rules the attorney general says Trump and his business violated to commit fraud.

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Trump, Melania mourn loss of Rosalynn Carter

Former President Trump and former first lady Melania Trump marked the death of Rosalynn Carter in a statement Sunday highlighting her “legacy of extraordinary accomplishment and national service.” “Melania and I join all Americans in mourning the loss of Rosalynn Carter,” Trump posted on his Truth Social media platform. “She was a devoted First Lady,…

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Trump's physician says he is in 'excellent health,' has lost weight

Donald Trump's physician wrote in a note released on Monday that the former president is in "excellent heath" and that "he will continue to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle for many years." The note, which Trump, 77, posted on his Truth Social account, was released on the same day as Democratic President Joe Biden's 81st birthday.

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Trump calls to ‘revamp the RNC’ if GOP debates go ahead

Former President Trump is calling to “revamp” the Republican National Committee (RNC) if the group proceeds with its primary debates, which Trump has repeatedly spurned.  “GREAT POLLS JUST RELEASED – BEST EVER! Harvard/Harris TRUMP 67%, DeSanctimonious 9%, Birdbrain 8%, Ramaswamy 5%, Christie – dead in the water, a total loser! TRUMP UP 7% to 10%…

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Trump in ‘excellent health,’ personal physician says

Former President Trump is in “excellent health,” according to a letter from his personal physician published Monday that provided very few specifics about his most recent exam. Trump and some of his aides posted a letter on social media from Bruce Aronwald, a doctor based in Morristown, N.J., who said he has been Trump’s physician…

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Former Trump Org. controller breaks down in tears on witness stand in fraud trial

After four days of testimony and two trips to the witness stand, former Trump Organization controller Jeff McConney broke down in tears on Tuesday, telling the court the toll of the numerous investigations and accusations of misconduct drove him to leave the company he loved working for after 35 years.

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Trump tells Milei he plans to visit Buenos Aires

Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei earlier this year called on Trump to “continue with his fight against socialism”.

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Heirs Don Jr., Eric and Ivanka Trump forced to take out $22 million in loans

The heirs to Donald Trump's fortune have been forced to take out hefty loans to buy their Florida properties, the DailyMail reported Sunday. After leaving the White House, Trump and his three eldest adult children all moved to Florida, a state where their properties cannot be seized due to a homeste...

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'You lost': Billboards by 'leftist vermin' target Trump at South Carolina event

Donald Trump on Saturday heard boos when he arrived at the South Carolina "Palmetto Bowl." He also reportedly saw billboards telling him that he lost.Trump attended the bowl at least in part to show up his GOP rival Nikki Haley at her alma mater, but it appears things didn't go exactly as planned fo...

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Rep. Ryan Zinke endorses former boss Trump

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.), former Interior Secretary in the Trump administration, announced Tuesday that he would be endorsing the former president.  Zinke served in former President Trump’s Cabinet for about two years before announcing his resignation in 2018 amid numerous ethics investigations. He was sworn into Congress last year, and previously was a member of the…

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Attorney warned Trump 'it's going to be a crime' if he didn't comply with subpoena for classified docs: Sources

One of former president Donald Trump's current attorneys told special counsel Jack Smith's team that, within days of the Justice Department issuing a subpoena last year for all classified documents at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, she "very clearly" warned Trump that if he failed to fully comply -- but then swore he did -- "it's going to be a crime," according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Former Melania adviser slams Trumps for keeping employees 'silent for far too long'

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, ex-senior adviser to Melania Trump, discussed her relationship with the former first lady in her 2020 book "Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady." Now, she is speaking out about another Trump family-related matter — a lawsuit involving a f...

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Trump hits Reynolds, DeSantis partnership at Iowa rally: ‘I believe in loyalty’

Former President Trump reiterated his disapproval of the endorsement Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold gave to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 primary during a campaign stop Saturday in the Hawkeye State. “I mean, that was her choice to do this. But I believe in loyalty,” Trump said to loud cheers in the crowd during…

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Trump tries yet again to lift New York gag order - urgent appeal hearing set to start

The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division is expected to hear arguments on Monday afternoon after Donald Trump asked to appeal a gag order in his $250 million civil fraud trial.Earlier on Monday, attorneys for Trump requested permission to file for appeal after a lower appeals court reinstated...

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Trump judge refuses Jack Smith request to keep filings in Mar-a-Lago case secret

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case on Monday ordered the unsealing of documents filed by special counsel Jack Smith, who had asked they be kept under wraps because they could unveil some of the government's plans in the trial.Judge Aileen Cannon said she was “mindful of th...

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Hunter Biden ripped by prosecutors for trying to subpoena Donald Trump

Prosecutors slammed Hunter Biden’s demand to see Donald Trump’s diaries, personal messages and correspondence the former president sent about the current president’s son, according to court records and reports. Federal prosecutors in Delaware filed a lengthy opposition to Biden’s subpoena request fo...

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Trump to court sketch artist: 'I gotta lose some weight'

Outside the courtroom, the former president, 77, told news reporters that the trial was a "fraud" and a "witch hunt," repeating well-worn complaints that he is the victim of political targeting. Inside the chamber, he appeared to be in a better mood as he viewed the work of sketch artists Jane Rosenberg and Isabelle Brourman.

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'I'm not allowed to name names': Don Jr. melts down over 'communist' gag order

Donald Trump Jr. lashed out at the New York Supreme Court after Justice Arthur Engoron slapped his family with a gag order in a $250 million fraud trial. During a Thursday interview with right-wing podcast host Charlie Kirk, Trump accused the United States of being a communist country because of...

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The best presents under $25.

Stories about Trump's gag order, Liz Cheney's memoir, the best TV shows of 2023, and more.

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Trump’s voice is hawking ‘gold bars’ on YouTube. But is it really Trump?

Donald Trump has used his name and likeness to sell items including steaks, vodka, menswear, mattresses and even a “university.”More recently, he’s profited from Trump-themed nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, that take the form of digital trading cards.Now someone is taking a decidedly AI-centric approac...

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Michael Cohen mocks Trump for 'not having the guts to appear'

Donald Trump invoked his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, in his Sunday rant on social media, and the Trump foe is hitting back.In his all-caps post, Trump claimed that as a "star" witness, the "sleazebag and disbarred former lawyer Michael Cohen admitted in court to repeatedly lying under oath. It was...

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Inside a nightmare: Donald Trump’s White House on April 4, 2025

Imagine it’s April 4, 2025, and Donald Trump is not in prison. Trump is in the White House. You wake up before dawn, and a wave of dread washes over you as you check your news app to see what’s going on. Trump has declared it’s Ivanka Trump Day, and his Cabinet secretaries are approaching her one by...

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Here’s what we learned at Trump’s civil fraud trial

Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial has offered fresh insight into the former president's finances, his dealings with lenders and his aspiration to be an NFL owner, among other matters.

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The Trump Hotel turns blue

The hotel that for six years held Donald Trump’s name is now a favorite place for the Democratic elite.

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Trump sits ringside with Kid Rock for Covington's UFC 296 loss

Donald Trump had the crowd on their feet when he entered Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena Saturday night with old pals Kid Rock and Dana White to watch supporter Colby Covington's loss to Leon Edwards in UFC 296.

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'Deadly serious': Legal expert warns Trump not to overlook delayed criminal case

Donald Trump’s New York criminal case involving accusations of hush money paid to an adult film star who claimed she had an affair with him before he became president has largely been overshadowed by Jack Smith's investigations — but it should not be overlooked, according to a new legal analysis.Jo...

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'Nobody knows where she is': Melania's whereabouts a mystery to Mar-a-Lago regulars

According to the author of the book Mar-A-Lago: Inside the Gates of Power at Donald Trump's Presidential Palace, former first lady Melania Trump is rarely seen, if at all, at the Mar-a-Lago resort she and her husband Donald Trump now call home.In an interview with the Telegraph, author and Palm Beac...

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'May They Rot in Hell'

Previously, Donald Trump called his opponents 'vermin' during a Veterans Day speech, alarming many people, including Democrats.

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They 'were begging me': Trump denies he 'bullied' his way into Home Alone 2

Donald Trump on Wednesday was forced to deny that he "bullied" his way into a cameo in Home Alone 2, saying instead the director was "begging" for him to play a part.The former president took to his own social media site, Truth Social, to respond to a statement saying that he bullied his way into th...

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Farah Griffin criticizes Trump for not walking back Ghislaine Maxwell arrest remarks

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host of ABC’s “The View,” criticized former President Trump for not walking back his 2020 remarks about Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and associate of Jeffrey Epstein. “But listen, there’s a lot in the far right who want to wish-cast these liberal elites being part of the Epstein things,” Farah Griffin…

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House Oversight Dems accuse James Comer of obstructing probe into Trump finances

The House Oversight and Reform Committee Democrats published a nearly 200-page report Thursday detailing what they uncovered in an over two-year investigation into cash Donald Trump brought into his businesses while president — but they said their efforts were stymied by the committee chair."The lim...

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Where’s Melania Trump?

The former first lady’s conspicuous absence from the campaign trail – and the courtroom – has come to the attention of her husband’s presidential rivals.

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Bally's name replacing Trump on Bronx golf course

It's the "art" of the deal -- Bally's name will officially replace Trump at the Ferry Point golf course in The Bronx, an official branding change symbolizing the company taking over the links from the Trump organization last fall.

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'Trump's been implicated': Alex Jones stunned by new Jeffrey Epstein documents

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was unsure how to react on Monday after learning that former President Donald Trump had been named in a tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein."I was given, during breaks, big national news that Trump's been implicated," Jones said. "Okay. And I can't speak to...

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'Cash crunch': Trump may be forced to endure something worse than selling his assets

There's something worse than being forced to sell off assets to pay a fine. Longtime investigative reporter Susanne Craig noticed a key moment in the final arguments in the New York fraud trial against Donald Trump. Trump's lack of liquidity was cited as a possible motive for his grossly inflating h...

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Donald Trump Jr. event clears out after he's more than two hours late

Fewer than two rows of people were left in Ankeny, Iowa on Monday when Donald Trump Jr. was more than two hours late for his own event. Forbes reporter Sarah Müller posted a photo of the empty rows of chairs, explaining that at 2 p.m. the room was packed with people. Iowa caucus voters evidently did...

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Takeaways from first day of Trump’s defamation trial

Donald Trump attended the first day of his civil defamation trial, watching as a jury was selected to determine how much, if any, damages the former president must pay to E. Jean Carroll for his 2019 defamatory statements about Carroll’s sexual assault allegations.

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Trump back in court for second defamation trial after Iowa victory

Kaplan has said the video could offer "useful insight into Mr. Trump's state of mind" toward Carroll. On social media, Trump accused Kaplan of being "biased," echoing attacks he has made on judges overseeing some of his other cases.

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EXCLUSIVE-Trump's media deal partner nears $50 million financing -sources

DWAC had disclosed last month it was raising $50 million in convertible notes after cancelling a $1 billion private-investment-in-public-equity (PIPE) transaction. DWAC agreed to merge with TMTG in October 2021 but failed to complete the deal by a September 2022 deadline, as U.S. financial regulators scrutinized DWAC's disclosures to investors.

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'Eric isn't that busy': Analyst says Trump will likely nominate one of his kids as VP

Conservative Charlie Sykes quipped that he expected nepotism to extend beyond the Republican National Committee and to the office of the vice president. Chatting on MSNBC Tuesday, the panel of Dr. Jason Johnson, Ph.D., and Sykes weren't shocked to see Trump talk about appointing daughter-in-law Lara...

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Trump loved RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel

As RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel's tenure comes to an end, we look back at the on-camera moments that shed light on her relationship with Trump.

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Trump pushes for daughter-in-law Lara to get high RNC post

Donald Trump is pushing for daughter-in-law Lara Trump and a top campaign aide to take over two prime spots with the financially struggling Republican National Committee before the November elections.

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Trump dealt blow in New York civil fraud trial: 5 key takeaways

Former President Trump’s business empire was dealt a stark blow Friday when a New York judge ordered him to pay more than $355 million for conspiring to alter his net worth to receive tax and insurance benefits. Judge Arthur Engoron had already found Trump, his business and top executives — including the former president’s adult…

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EXPLAINER-How will Trump pay his $355 million civil fraud judgment?

The ban on applying for loans from banks registered or chartered in New York could severely restrict Trump's ability to raise cash. In addition to the $354.9 million judgment in the civil fraud case, Trump must pay $83 million in damages to writer E.

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Trump found liable in New York civil fraud case

Former US president Donald Trump has been found liable in his civil fraud case, and has been banned from doing business in New York for three years.

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Lara Trump says she would be ‘honored’ to step into RNC co-chair role

Lara Trump on Sunday expressed optimism for the prospect of becoming the next co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and emphasized the importance of November’s election to reverse what she called the nation’s “bad leadership.” Asked on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” for her expectations when it comes to leadership in the RNC, Lara…

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Trump's $399 Sneakers Sell Out Quickly

Donald Trump's new line of $399 sneakers sold out in a matter of hours, reports Axios . The former president pitched the high-tops at Sneaker Con in Philly over the weekend,...

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'We are not liable': Fine print says Trump gold sneakers won't ship for months

It will be months before buyers might receive Donald Trump's exclusive line of sneakers. According to the fine print on the Trump Sneakers website, it could take up to five months for customers to receive their purchases. Some products could take even longer. "Trump Sneakers are expected to st...

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NY AG says she may seize Trump assets if he doesn’t pay $355 million fine

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is prepared to seize former President Trump’s assets if he does not pay the nearly $355 million verdict levied against him in a civil business fraud trial last week, she told ABC News on Tuesday. “If he does not have funds to pay off the judgment, then we…

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5 questions that reverberate from Trump’s civil fraud trial

Reverberations are being felt several days after the massive judgment against former President Trump in his New York civil fraud trial. The headline from that decision was an award of almost $355 million against Trump from Judge Arthur Engoron, who found Trump had habitually inflated the value of his properties in order to secure favorable…

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Haley chokes up talking about deployed husband

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley fought back tears Tuesday when talking about her husband’s military deployment overseas, during a campaign speech in which she pledged to keep up her battle against former President Trump for the 2024 presidential nomination. Haley urged a crowd in South Carolina, ahead of Saturday’s primary in the state, to share…

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'Get the popcorn ready': Experts say Trump's name could be stripped from Trump Tower

If Donald Trump refuses to pay his fine to New York after losing his fraud trial, it means his properties could be seized, experts said on MSNBC Wednesday.They discussed Judge Arthur Engoron's hefty $355 million fine after finding Trump liable for years of fraud, and noted that unless the former pre...

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A Trump Org. without a Trump?

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story  Fraud verdict threatens Trump’s real estate empire The far-reaching ruling in former President Trump’s civil fraud case could leave the Trump family’s New York real estate empire without a Trump at the helm for the first time…

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The women who could be Trump’s vice president

There are five key Republican women in line to run with the former president. Most of them fully embrace his political views.

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VIDEO: Did Donald Trump call his wife Melania 'Mercedes'?

Social media went crazy with users bashing former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump for forgetting his wife Melania Trump's name and calling her Mercedes. However, it...

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Former Trump CFO Gets Second Jail Term

Allen Weisselberg, a retired executive in Donald Trump's real estate empire, received his expected sentence of five months in jail Wednesday for lying under oath during the...

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Imagine Elon Musk as Donald Trump’s boss

A bromance could be forming between the Republican presidential candidate, who needs money, and the tech billionaire who has increasingly strident political views.

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Judge refuses to delay Trump’s $83M judgment in Carroll defamation case

A federal judge on Thursday rejected former President Trump’s request to delay the $83.3 million judgment in advice columnist E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit, refusing to give Trump more time to post a bond with the deadline only a few days away. The former president and near-certain GOP nominee has mounted efforts to postpone the…

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Trump denied stay on E. Jean Carroll verdict - judge cites 'his own dilatory actions'

Former President Donald Trump has lost his bid to get another extension on having to pay the judgment in the E. Jean Carroll verdict.According to Politico's Kyle Cheney, Judge Lewis Kaplan has stated that Trump only has himself to blame for his current financial difficulty in paying the damages he o...

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Melania Trump Reappears

The former first lady reappeared as she and her husband hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a Mar-a-Lago dinner reception.

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'This is wild': Experts stunned by autocrat's Trump endorsement video

Donald Trump recently hosted Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago, and now the autocratic leader of Hungary has released an endorsement video that is shaking social media. Raw Story reported on the meeting between Orbán and the former president, pointing out an analyst's take that the plan to embrace the ...

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Bombshell interview sees Trump witness reveal he loaded boxes of documents onto plane

Brian Butler, an employee at Mar-a-Lago serving as a witness in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, told his side of the story to CNN's Kaitlan Collins in an interview released on Monday.Butler, identified in court records only as "Trump Employee 5," said he was aske...

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Chubb defends $91.6M bond for Trump: 'We don’t take sides'

Chubb, the insurance company that agreed to pay former President Donald Trump's almost $92 million bond in the second defamation case he lost to writer E. Jean Carroll, defended its move to customers Wednesday.Politico's Josh Gerstein reports via X, "NEW: Insurance giant Chubb issues letter to custo...

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Melania Trump teases potential return to the campaign trail

Former first lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance Tuesday alongside her husband, Donald Trump, to cast her ballot in the Florida presidential primary and teased a potential return to the campaign trail.

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Melania Trump spent 'all hours' in her bathrobe as first lady: author

According to the author of a new book on first ladies, Melania Trump favored plush, terry-cloth robes and rarely visited the East Wing, preferring instead to summon aides to the residence to fill her in on the day’s gossip.

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"Say it to Trump"

Ian Garry doubles down on 'I quit' match challenge to Colby Covington and promises to humiliate him in front of Donald Trump.

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Reuters US Domestic News Summary

The date all but ensures that Trump will become the first-ever former U.S. president to go on trial for criminal charges. Republican Sen. Murkowski won't back Trump, does not rule out leaving party Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said she cannot back her party's nominee for the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump, and did not rule out becoming an independent.

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Trump joins Bloomberg’s 500 wealthiest list after Truth Social merger

Former President Trump is now one of the wealthiest people in the world after his media company, Truth Social, completed a merger that will see it debut on the stock market. Trump joined Bloomberg’s list of the world’s 500 richest people on Monday after the deal that could net him up to $4 billion was…

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DWAC Soars As Trump Media Deal Closes

Digital World Acquisition Corp. has soared 40% as its deal with Trump Media & Technology Group officially closes. Read more on DWAC stock here.

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Trump’s Newest Venture? A $60 Bible.

His Bible sales pitch comes as he appears to be confronting a significant financial squeeze, with his legal fees growing while he fights a number of criminal cases and lawsuits.

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'Let’s Make America Pray Again'

Donald Trump is hoping to cash in on the Bible, hawking his own copies dubbed "God Bless the USA Bible" for $59.99 a piece to herald Easter.

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Donald Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills

Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House. The presumptive Republican nominee Tuesday released a video on his Truth Social platform urging supporters to buy the “God Bless the USA Bible."

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Trump's social media company gains in its first day of trading on Nasdaq

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rose about 16% in the first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Trump's large stake in the company as well as the smaller holdings of fans who purchased shares as a show of

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Election denier Lindell's pillow firm evicted from warehouse

Mike Lindell, who continues to propagate former President Donald Trump's lies that the 2020 election was stolen from him, in part by rigged voting machine systems, still faces defamation lawsuits by two voting machine companies.

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Barron Trump has no ordinary school life: Thanks to Donald Trump

Donald Trump's US election campaign brought about an irreversible change in Barron Trump’s life. For him, nothing will ever be the same again, not even routine things like going to school and...

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America’s Energy Needs and Climate Goals

Responses to a front-page article. Also: The bridge collapse; Donald Trump and the $60 Bible; political qualifications; Flaco the owl.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock slams Trump for selling Bibles

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., on Sunday excoriated former President Donald Trump over the $60 Bibles he is selling in partnership with country music star Lee Greenwood.

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Warnock: Trump Bibles ‘risky business’

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said former President Trump selling branded Bibles is “risky business” given the sins of his life, adding to criticism against the former president over the deal. Warnock, a reverend who gave an Easter sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr.’s church in Atlanta, on Sunday, said selling the Bibles…

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Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case

Embattled former US president Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, a court document showed, avoiding asset seizures while his case winds through the appeals process.

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Why Trump's digital media company is different from other money-losing startups

Former president Donald Trump's digital media company is losing money, and lots of it. First, as a recap: Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) recently merged with Digital World Acquisition Corp. in a SPAC, the ill-starred financial instrument that, more often than not, represents a last-ditch option for a substantial cash infusion. The company is on the NASDAQ as, predictably, $DJT.

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Trump's net worth sinks $1 billion as Truth Social shares go into free fall: reports

Former President Donald Trump's net worth dropped a staggering $1 billion Monday after news of Truth Social's reported financial losses sent its stock into free-fall, according to multiple reports.Axios quipped, "This was a MAGA meme stock meeting financial reality."Trump Media & Technology Group's ...

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Trump’s $175M bond keeps prized properties from being seized - for now

Former President Trump has secured a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case, keeping at bay the seizure of his most prized properties — for now.  The bond — a fragment of the amount Trump and his co-defendants owe after a New York judge found they engaged in deceitful business practices — ensures that…

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Donald Trump wanted Ivanka to replace him on 'The Apprentice'

Donald Trump wanted daughter Ivanka to replace him on "The Apprentice" during the NBC hit's run — in a version that also would have seen sons Eric and Don Jr. serve as boardroom advisers.

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Judge overseeing complex Trump Media lawsuit is a 'buyout battle' pro: analysis

The complicated Trump Media lawsuit pitting two former contestants of "The Apprentice" against former President Donald Trump will be overseen by a judge who is a pro when it comes to "buyout battles," according to a new analysis.Delaware judge Vice Chancellor Morgan T. Zurn is the subject of a new...

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Trailer, Cast, Plot, Release Date

They made Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong) more orange than Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) in the first-look images of Ali Abbasi’s Trump biopic, ‘The Apprentice.’

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Why Donald Trump is a style icon

With his dowdy, oversized navy suits and MAGA red caps, the former president’s personal brand is a crucial part of his accessible appeal.

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Melania Trump secretly hoping Donald goes to jail?

As former United States president Donald Trump is busy coming in and out of courts, his wife Melania Trump is doing her best to stay out of his scandalous controversies, Mirror reported.After her...

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'She's complicit': Melania Trump's ex-aide releases texts of reaction to affair

Former First Lady Melania Trump had an unconventional reaction to reports of Donald Trump's sexual misconduct allegations, according to a former senior aide who released text messages Thursday. Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former senior aide to Melania, said the wife of Trump "knows who she marr...

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17 worthless things Trump will give you for your money

Golden sneakers.Nonfungible tokens.Jingoistic Bibles.Much ado has been made about the baubles and bibelot a cash-strapped Donald Trump keeps peddling to MAGA-heads.But one can wear a Trump shoe, auction a Trumpy digital asset and ponder Matthew 19:24 and 1 Timothy 6:10 while reading the Lee Greenwoo...

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Donald Trump supporters wear nappies

Activists are responding to former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, who called the ex-president Von ShitzInPantz.

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Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate

Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump’s office.

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Trump may owe $151m from double-dip tax breaks, audit shows

Donald Trump used a dubious accounting manoeuvre to claim tax breaks from his Chicago tower, an audit shows; protesters return to the streets across Israel, demanding the release of hostages. Follow updates here.

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‘Trump Force One’ clipped a parked plane at Florida airport

Former President Trump’s Boeing 757 clipped a parked plane while taxiing at a Florida airport Sunday morning. Trump landed in Cincinnati on Wednesday, his day off from his hush money trial, for an intimate, high-dollar fundraiser, but he arrived in Ohio without his jet nicknamed “Trump Force One.” According to an accident and incident notice from the…

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Hudson Bay, Morgan Stanley took positions in Trump social media firm in Q1

Hudson Bay Capital Management, Geode Capital Management and Morgan Stanley were among the large institutional investors that took positions in Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group in the first quarter, securities filings showed on Wednesday. The former president, who is running as the Republican candidate in the Nov. 5 presidential election, holds a majority stake in the company.

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The Mrs. defense: powerful men blaming their wives

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito doesn’t deny there was an upside-down American flag flying outside his house days before Joe Biden was sworn in as president, an apparent distress signal that would seem to express sympathy with the plight of Donald Trump supporters who refused to believe their guy lost the 2020 election.

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Latest 'bad financial news for Trump' could cause ex-president 'tremendous damage'

If Donald Trump ends up on the losing end of a recently reported tax scandal, the former president could be on the hook for $100 million, which would reportedly be financially devastating for the Republican presidential candidate.Trump biographer David Cay Johnston, who has covered Trump's taxes and...

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Trump brags about 'enthusiasm of the crowd' after being booed off stage at convention

Donald Trump on Sunday said that he would have won the Libertarian nomination "if he wanted it," after being booed off stage and getting only six votes in the contest.Trump begged for the Libertarian nomination at the Libertarian National Convention, and then became hostile when they booed him. He t...

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Trump booed throughout speech to Libertarians

Former President Donald Trump was raucously booed at the Libertarian Party's national convention Saturday, especially when he called on the attendees to "nominate me or at least vote for me."

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Trump’s new image: Corporate cheat

After the criminal conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, Trump's image as a savvy businessman is up in smoke. Will voters care?

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'Nazi piece of s--t'

Hunter Biden’s wife lashed out at a one-time adviser for former President Donald Trump Tuesday, calling him a “Nazi piece of s—t” during a break in the first son’s federal trial on gun charges.

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Trump: 'Revenge Can Be Justified'

Former President Trump is threatening revenge for his fraud conviction while asserting that the country is worse off after he became the first US president convicted of a felony....

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US Domestic News Briefs: Hunter Biden Case, Juneteenth Celebration

This set of US domestic news briefs covers key events including the start of juror deliberations in Hunter Biden’s criminal gun case, a Juneteenth celebration at the White House, a Massachusetts court ruling on a student’s speech rights, and updates on Donald Trump’s legal issues and campaign activities.

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'Huge fan of the Cybertruck'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed his relationship with former President Trump during the electric vehicle giant's shareholder meeting on Thursday, confirming that the pair have had conversations and revealing some of what they have discussed.

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Hunter Biden’s conviction brought out the best in his dad

US President Joe Biden's response to his son's gun possession trial verdict affirmed faith in his leadership. The last two weeks have crystallized who Joe Biden and Donald Trump are as individuals and who they’d be as US president.

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'Matter of personal character'

Fresh off his first in-person encounter with former President Donald Trump in years, Sen. Mitt Romney revealed that the confab did little to woo him, much less persuade him to vote for the presumptive GOP nominee.

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Aileen Cannon Halts Stephen Miller's Request

America First Legal argued that barring Trump from speaking about a case that affects him personally and politically stifles the U.S. political system.

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Donald Trump Granted Second Extension for Financial Disclosures

The U.S. Federal Election Commission granted Donald Trump a second 45-day extension to file personal financial disclosures, now due by August 15, 2024. Initially due May 15, Trump's report was first extended to July 1. His legal team cited the complexities of his financial holdings for the delay.

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Trump's Golf Club Liquor Licenses Under Review Amid Felony Convictions

New Jersey authorities have set a hearing for July 19 to review liquor licenses at two of Donald Trump's golf clubs following his May felony convictions in New York. The state is concerned about Trump's direct interest, despite the licenses being under his son, Donald Trump Jr.'s name.

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Melania Trump Isn't Listed as Convention Speaker

Organizers of the Republican National Convention released an official list of speakers Saturday, and Melania Trump is not on it. Three favorites to be Donald Trump's running...

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Attempted Assassination Suspect Featured in BlackRock Ad

Thomas Crooks, the suspect in the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump, briefly appeared in a 2022 BlackRock advertisement. The company, which has since removed the ad, confirmed that Crooks graduated from Bethel Park High School. BlackRock will cooperate with authorities by providing all relevant video footage.

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Who is Usha Vance? Yale law graduate and wife of vice presidential nominee JD Vance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Usha Chilukuri Vance, Yale law graduate and trial lawyer, was thrust into the spotlight this week after her husband, JD Vance, was chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Chilukuri Vance, 38, was raised in San Diego, by Indian immigrants. Her mother is a biologist and provost at…

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Kamala Harris eying America's last glass ceiling

For years Kamala Harris faced criticism that she was not up to the job of being a heartbeat away from the US presidency. Now, she finds herself feted by Democrats as their best hope to stop Donald Trump's comeback.

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Harris says she’s 'ready to debate Donald Trump'

Vice President Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of “backpedaling” away from a previous agreement for a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.

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RFK Jr. woos voters with Bitcoin proposals ahead of Trump keynote address

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received a warm welcome Friday as he courted voters at the Bitcoin Conference, the cryptocurrency industry's prime event — the day before former President Donald Trump gives the keynote address.

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'One lesson' from Trump's 2016 win could sink 'off-putting' J.D. Vance: WSJ columnist

Donald Trump gave us an insight into who Americans are in 2016, but it appears his running mate has yet to learn that lesson, according to a Wall Street Journal columnist Sunday. Allysia Finley, a member of the Journal's editorial board who previously argued that "tyrant" accusations fit President J...

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Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July

Donald Trump’s campaign said Thursday that its political operation raised $138.7 million in July for the former president’s election effort – and amassed $327 million in cash reserves for the roughly three-month sprint to the election.

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Mike Donilon Returns to White House for Biden’s Finale

Mike Donilon, a key adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden, will rejoin the White House for the last six months of Biden's presidency. Donilon previously served as chief strategist during Biden's 2020 victory over Donald Trump, and had left to join Biden's reelection campaign before Biden dropped out in July.

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What’s Going On in Olympic Boxing?

Boxer Imane Khelif is a cisgender woman. So why are famed transphobes like J.K. Rowling, J.D. Vance, and Donald Trump attacking her for competing at the Olympics?

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'Cat got your tongue?' Trump aide lashes out at Kamala Harris' '15 days of silence'

As the U.S. economy dipped Monday, Donald Trump's famously triggered aide accused his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, of not only causing an inflation and border crisis but of ducking the media for more than two weeks.The U.S. experienced a frightening Monday stock market plunge reminiscent of a 19...

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Fight breaks out between Republicans at opening of Trump campaign office in Georgia

A celebration of the opening of Donald Trump's campaign office in Valdosta, Georgia was marred by a physical fight between two conservatives.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution gathered information from police and witnesses following the July 29 event. A police report said that Brandon Phillips, the to...

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Gretchen Whitmer: Trump can't be trusted on a golf course - let alone the country

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the stage at Detroit Metro Airport on Wednesday at the latest rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN). And she laid into former President Donald Trump, scorching his record and stressing he can't ...

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Trump Media - owner of Truth Social app - reports losing $16M as revenue plummets 30%

Donald Trump's company, Trump Media — owner of the social media app Truth Social — reported losing $16 million as revenue plummeted 30% from the same period last year, CNBC reported Friday.The stock price for the social media company, whose namesake, Trump, is the majority shareholder, fell from mor...

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Vance gets in front of press to prove mettle to Trump

“I think, for J.D., the highest and best use of his time is inhabiting a cable television studio,” said Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist and contributor for CNN.

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How Kamala Harris might still lose

After almost a decade of chasing or holding the White House, Donald Trump’s oddities are priced in while Harris remains ill-defined and half-tested.

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As Harris soars, Trump sulks

Plus: a save for the Squad, Biden’s moonshot and a conversation with a rich idiot

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Liz Truss responds after lettuce banner prank

The former prime minister was saying how she thought Donald Trump would win the US election when a political campaign group carried out the stunt.

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Trump Ramps Up Personal Attacks Against Harris Amid Campaign Reshuffle

Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris at a news conference, expressing his anger over criminal charges against him. He attributed economic woes to Harris and maintained that he is entitled to personal attacks. Trump's campaign announced several new hires to strengthen his team.

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Donald Trump says he's 'entitled to personal attacks' on Kamala Harris

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he thinks he’s “entitled to personal attacks” on his Democratic rival, saying he's “very angry” at Vice President Kamala Harris because of the criminal charges he faces.

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Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during campaign event

US Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly criticised former President Donald Trump, suggesting her opponent in the 5 November election was a "coward" whose politics focused on putting down rivals.

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Kamala Harris Fires Back at Trump Ahead of Crucial Election

In a campaign appearance in Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly criticized former President Donald Trump, calling him a 'coward' for attacking rivals. Harris highlighted the true strength of a leader as measured by who they uplift. Trump, who previously branded Harris as 'radical' and a 'lunatic,' faces a challenging campaign against her.

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Michelle Obama Criticizes Donald Trump at Democratic National Convention

At the Democratic National Convention, Michelle Obama criticized Donald Trump for his racist attacks and narrow worldview. She also supported Kamala Harris, emphasizing the importance of voter mobilization. Obama contrasted Trump’s privileged background with that of most Americans and highlighted the significance of hope in political campaigns.

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Kamala Harris to cap Democratic convention with historic speech

Harris' own presidential ambitions were always clear, but had been undermined by her own shaky 2020 campaign and bumpy vice presidential term. Since being thrust to the top of the ticket, she has tightened the race against Republican Donald Trump.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Ends Campaign, Endorses Donald Trump

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. Despite initially challenging Biden as a Democrat, Kennedy switched to an independent run. His support dipped following rapid political changes, leading him to endorse Trump, hoping for potential roles in a Trump administration.

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RFK Jr Ends Campaign, Endorses Trump; Bannon Faces Criminal Fraud Trial

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ends his campaign and endorses Donald Trump. Steve Bannon must face trial for criminal fraud. Former health expert Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus. Other headlines include an FBI probe into a drive-by attack on a Sikh separatist activist and more.

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Foo Fighters call out Trump for unauthorized use of song

The band joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs. Ahead of the 2020 election, that included Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Pharrell, John Fogerty, Neil Young, Eddy Grant, Panic! at the Disco, R.E.M. and Guns N’ Roses.

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Highlights of Current US News: From Political Campaigns to Arson Incidents

This summary covers various US domestic news highlights including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ending his presidential campaign and endorsing Trump, Kamala Harris raising $540 million for her campaign, Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus, threats against Trump, and arson attacks on a Starbucks in New Mexico.

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Former GOP lawyer describes J.D. Vance's 'awkward darkness' after donut shop visit

Donald Trump's pick for vice president, J.D. Vance, represents an "awkward darkness," according to former House Republican Congressional Committee Investigative Counsel Sophia Nelson, a lawyer who formerly worked on legal and advisory teams for several prominent Republicans.Appearing on CNN on Sun...

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J6 Awards Gala to be hosted at Trump golf course

The J6 Awards Gala is being held at Trump’s Bedminster, NJ golf course to fundraise for Jan. 6 insurrection defendants. Trump’s campaign says he won’t be there.

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Elon Musk leads parade of tech titans switching to Trump

Tech leaders are betting that freedom of speech, freedom to innovate, and freedom from crushing government regulations and confiscatory taxes are more likely in a Trump reign than in a Kamala Harris administration.

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No charges after cemetery worker 'pushed' by Trump staff

A cemetery official was "abruptly pushed aside" during an altercation with former president Donald Trump's staff during a wreath-laying ceremony but declined to press charges, a US Army spokesman said.

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Trump holds town hall event in La Crosse

Former President Donald Trump has arrived at La Crosse Regional Airport ahead of a town hall event at the La Crosse Center this evening.

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Trump Proposes Government or Insurance Coverage for IVF Treatments to Appeal to Female Voters

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced a proposal to have the government or insurance companies pay for IVF treatments if he is elected. This move appears aimed at regaining support from women voters, amid recent poll struggles. Trump's proposal has sparked debate on women's reproductive rights and insurance coverage.

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ABBA asks Donald Trump to stop using their songs

Swedish supergroup ABBA has asked Donald Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies, but the Republican presidential nominee's campaign says it has permission.

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Trump film 'The Apprentice' will open before U.S. election

After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes Film Festival premiere, “The Apprentice,” starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, has found a distributor that plans to release the film shortly before the election in November.

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Trump claims he's a genius speaker - but experts slam his 'nonsensical word salad'

Donald Trump recently claimed he doesn't ramble during his speeches that cover everything from windmills and whales to batteries and sharks, and that he's instead employing something called "the weave," but experts don't appear to be on board.“You know, I do the weave,” Trump recently said at a poli...

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Fox News Sean Hannity to host Donald Trump tonight

On Sept. 4, 2024, Fox News' Sean Hannity will host Donald Trump for a town hall event. Trump proposed a Fox-hosted presidential debate with Kamala Harris for the same date, though she did not commit to the event.

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They made a movie about Trump. Then no one would release it

By a landslide, “The Apprentice” is the most controversial movie of the fall. It stars Sebastian Stan as a young Trump under the tutelage of Roy Cohn while he’s trying to make a name for himself in 1980s New York real estate.

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Social Media Reacts To Trump's Child Care Word Salad

"Child care is child care," the 2024 GOP nominee said. "It's, couldn’t, you know, there’s something, you have to have it — in this country, you have to have it."

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Selective media smothers Walz's rogue family, boosts Trump's

When members of the Walz family oppose Tim Walz's candidacy while publicly supporting Donald Trump, there's zero media interest in putting any of them on camera to give them the Mary Trump treatment.

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Dick Cheney Backs Kamala Harris Over Trump in Tight Presidential Race

Republican former Vice President Dick Cheney announced he will vote for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. elections. This follows a similar move by his daughter, Liz Cheney. Several Republicans disenchanted with Trump's leadership are showing support for Harris in a hotly contested race.

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What Harris and Trump Say About Each Other

In the seven weeks they have been campaigning against each other, the vice president and the former president have attacked each other on social media dozens of times. Only Mr. Trump frequently gets personal.

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Harris, Trump buckle down for Tuesday debate prep

Presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took a break from the campaign trail Sunday, and remain deep in preparations for Tuesday's debate in Philadelphia, the first time the two will face off onstage.

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Taylor Swift puts end to Brittany Mahomes 'feud' in telling move

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes are finally reacting to feud rumors as they sat together at the US Open, after having reportedly clashed over their support for Donald Trump.The 34-year-old...

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Debate unlikely to shift Trump-Harris race

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said Monday he’s “not convinced” that Tuesday’s presidential debate would shake up the dynamics of the Trump-Harris race, in an interview on MSNBC’s “Katy Tur Reports.”  “I do believe that Harris is going to win [the debate], and Trump is going to have a strong performance too, but I do not think…

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Karl Rove: Trump made a ‘mistake’ by ‘lowering the bar’ for Harris

Republican strategist Karl Rove said Tuesday that former President Trump made a mistake by “lowering the bar” for Vice President Harris in the lead-up to the presidential debate. “I think it was a mistake for Trump to basically diminish her, calling her stupid and lowering the bar for her because expectations matter a lot in…

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'Embarrassing faux pas': Trump confuses male singer for a 'hot' woman at his rally

Donald Trump at his latest rally reportedly made a slip-up that's being labeled as "embarrassing." Trump at his event on Friday accepted the endorsement of a singer named "Nicky Jam," but the moment didn't go smoothly, according to a report from Billboard. "Nicky Jam is officially endorsing Do...

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Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt While Golfing

Donald Trump was safe after a second assassination attempt while golfing in West Palm Beach. Secret Service agents spotted a gunman near the property who was later identified and arrested. Trump confirmed his safety, and the incident prompted security concerns ahead of the November election.

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Suspect Charged in Alleged Trump Assassination Plot at Florida Golf Course

Ryan Routh, 58, was charged with gun-related crimes after allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. Despite getting close and being heavily armed, Routh did not fire any shots. The incident raises serious security questions for the Secret Service, which is already under scrutiny from a prior attack.

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Analysis: Vance warns calling a candidate a ‘fascist’ can lead to violence but doesn’t mention that’s what Trump calls Harris

In the wake of the apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Sunday, Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, argued in a speech in Georgia on Monday that the two recent attempts to kill Trump are evidence that “the left needs to tone down the rhetoric and needs to cut this crap out; somebody’s going to get hurt by it.”

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Trump Rally Draws Crowd Of 60K Supporters: 'It Was An Amazing Night'

Trump Rally Draws Crowd Of 60K Supporters: 'It Was An Amazing Night' - North Fork, NY - "This isn't about a person running for office. It is about the love of our country and putting America first." See photos, video here.

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'Most trusted' Harris adviser makes 'surprising' prediction about Trump race shake up

One of Vice President Kamala Harris' "most trusted" senior advisors has a shocking prediction for a campaign shake up against Donald Trump.Harris campaign senior adviser for communications Brian Fallon revealed some of his predictions in an interview with Politico.According to the outlet, Fallon rec...

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Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination at Trump's Florida Golf Course

Ryan Routh, 58, was indicted on a charge of attempted assassination of Donald Trump, while he was at his Florida golf course. Routh is accused of pointing a rifle through a fence at the golf club. The case will be overseen by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.

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Trump’s promise to ‘protect’ women may appeal to fragile men

The Republican candidate for the US White House is struggling to close a gender gap in support, with Democrat Kamala Harris currently polling well ahead with American women. If his patriarchal approach works, it’ll probably be among insecure male voters.

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Larry Hogan again vows not to vote for Trump

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan reiterated his criticism of Trump on Sunday, saying that he will not cast his ballot for the former president in November.

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Trump admits people were 'falling asleep' at one of his rallies

Former President Donald Trump admitted Sunday that he used foul language at his rallies because people tended to fall asleep if he didn't.Trump made the admission while speaking to supporters in Erie, Pennsylvania, about the environment.The former president said that his wife and Franklin Graham had...

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Trump accuses Kamala Harris of staging Hurricane Helene briefing photo

Former President Donald Trump charged Monday that a photograph of Vice President Kamala Harris purportedly being briefed on the impacts of Hurricane Helene was “staged” and “fake” because her earbuds appear to not be plugged into her cellphone.

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Melania Trump declares pro-choice views in new memoir: report

'Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body?' the former first lady writes, as her husband campaigns for president on an anti-abortion platform.

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Melania Trump in new memoir calls abortion a ‘woman’s fundamental right’: Report

Melania Trump is reportedly set to voice strong support for reproductive rights, writing in her new memoir that a “woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty” grants her “the authority to terminate her pregnancy if she wishes.” In a copy of “Melania” obtained by The Guardian’s Martin Pengelly ahead of its release next Tuesday, the former first lady…

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The Boss Endorses: Springsteen Backs Harris for President

Bruce Springsteen has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for the November 5 election against Donald Trump. Springsteen joins a growing list of celebrities backing Harris, highlighting her inclusive vision for America and economic policies. Concerns have arisen about celebrity endorsements potentially backfiring politically.

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'Somebody is using his name!' Trump gives odd excuse for fake CEO endorsement

Former President Donald Trump took no responsibility for pushing a fake endorsement from prominent investment bank CEO Jamie Dimon on Friday, according to a new report.The former president bragged about the supposed endorsement on his Truth Social platform Friday morning, saying, “New: Jamie Dimon, ...

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Trump rallies at site of failed assassination

Donald Trump made a defiant return to the venue of a campaign rally where an assassin's bullet narrowly missed killing him in July, questioning whether his political opponents tried to take him out and declaring he would "never quit".

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Trump's Defiant Return: Rally from the Brink

Donald Trump returned to a Pennsylvania site where an assassination attempt nearly took his life in July. At the rally, he saluted fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore and emphasized resilience against intimidation. Security measures have been strengthened and allies like Elon Musk joined in supporting his campaign.

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Former president Trump to rally in Butler, PA, post-shooting

Former President Trump on Saturday night will hold a rally in Butler, Pa., his first appearance in the town since a bullet grazed his ear at an event there nearly three months ago. Trump’s allies are framing the new rally as a sign of triumph for the former president one month out from Election Day.…

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Ben Elton on Trump, Musk, Boris and Mrs Brown's Boys

"I've gotten a lot of abuse over the years for being enthusiastic," says Ben Elton. "The British don't like enthusiasm. I've always been an enemy of the idea that it's cool to be sneery and dismissive.

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'What a dope!' Trump reignites war with Jimmy Kimmel

Donald Trump on Sunday reignited a feud with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Trump over the weekend hosted a rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin. During his speech, the former president battled a fly on stage and made an off-hand comment that some took as a veiled threat against supporter...

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Alex Cooper Invited Trump on Call Her Daddy, Too

On the most recent ep of Call Her Daddy, featuring an interview with Kamala Harris, Alex Cooper said she’d extended the same invitation to Donald Trump. Hey, he did Theo Von’s pod.

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Democratic presidential ticket steps up media interviews

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are seeking to boost their support in the final 30 days of the campaign against Republicans Donald Trump and JD Vance.

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Musk Takes a Leap Into Trump Rallies

As a public speaker, Elon Musk usually is somewhat subdued. But his enthusiasm for Donald Trump apparently transformed him Saturday in a high-energy, bouncy appearance at the...

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'Stunningly senile': Internet mocks Trump over 'delusional rant' about cows

Donald Trump was criticized online on Saturday after he made what some deemed as a "delusional" comment at an event in Nevada. Trump over the weekend appeared at a roundtable discussion with Latin American supporters in Las Vegas. At that event, the former president made a comment that confused ...

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The Health Transparency Duel: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump

Kamala Harris has released her medical records to highlight her health transparency, contrasting with Donald Trump's reluctance to do the same. Her doctor declared her in good health, fit for the presidency, and noted her active lifestyle. Harris aims to leverage this information in her campaign against Trump.

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Kamala Harris Calls for Transparency in Presidential Health Records

Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential candidate, criticized Donald Trump for not releasing his health records, citing a lack of transparency. Harris released a letter from her own doctor attesting to her good health and fitness for office.

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subject of new Trump biopic 'The Apprentice'

The Post's Cindy Adams recalls her experience with Roy Cohn — whose relationship with Donald Trump is featured in "The Apprentice."

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Man arrested with guns outside a Trump rally in California is suing the sheriff

A Nevada man who was arrested over the weekend with guns at a security checkpoint outside a Donald Trump rally in the southern California desert has filed a lawsuit accusing the sheriff of falsely characterizing his arrest as a thwarted assassination attempt for his own personal gain.

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Harris argues Trump is seeking 'unchecked power'

Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Pennsylvania on Wednesday to continue pressing Republicans to vote for her rather than former President Donald Trump this November.

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Trump and Vance’s righteous contempt for the media

Donald Trump and J.D. Vance showed a righteous contempt for the legacy media in a pair of recent interviews that showed their adept ability to respond.

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Harris, Trump tour Michigan, spar over who has stamina

Democrat Kamala Harris has raised questions about Republican Donald Trump's physical stamina to serve effectively as president as the two rivals tore through the deadlocked battleground state of Michigan, with Mr Trump lashing back about the energy he has shown on the campaign trail.

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Aidan Quinn on Trump: "It is absolutely frightening."

Irish American actor Aidan Quinn has said that the prospect of a second presidential term for Donald Trump is "absolutely frightening" and called the Republican candidate "a despicable man".

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Not even ‘Fox and Friends’ can hide Trump’s dementia

Some of Donald Trump’s highly visible supporters seem concerned that their man is losing his mind and everyone can see it.The former president was scheduled for an early-morning interview today, a regular thing for a presidential candidate. It was even more regular for someone like Trump. The show w...

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Bill Maher tells Dems to stop waiting for 'October surprise'

With Election Day just shy of two weeks away, comedian and TV personality Bill Maher urged Democrats on Friday to stop waiting for an “October surprise.” “Democrats need to stop thinking an October surprise is going to save us from a second Trump term,” he said Friday on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” referencing an…

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Fries, Faith, and Fierce Campaigning: Harris and Trump Battle for Crucial Votes

As the U.S. presidential election nears, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make strategic stops in swing states. Harris campaigns in Georgia churches, marking her birthday with Stevie Wonder, while Trump serves fast food in Pennsylvania. Both candidates seek to secure crucial voter support before Election Day.

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Walz grills Trump for McDonald’s ‘cosplaying’

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Walz dings Trump for ‘cosplaying’ at McDonald’s Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, on Monday accused former President Trump of disrespecting McDonald’s workers when he traded in his suit for an apron this…

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What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

The Case I Can't Forget concludes with human trafficking, there's Trump: The Criminal Conspiracy Case, James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish embark on their DNA Journeys, and there's Champions League action . . .

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Star Power: Harris Rallies Support with Celebrity Endorsements in Georgia

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris attracted thousands in Georgia for a rally featuring Bruce Springsteen, Tyler Perry, and Barack Obama. The event is part of her campaign's strategy to engage voters with celebrity endorsements as the election nears. Polls show a tightening race against Republican Donald Trump.

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Trump's Rallies: Ramblings, Rockets, and Random Rhetoric

In his campaign for a third U.S. presidential bid, Donald Trump has taken a distinctive approach at rallies with scattered speeches and digressions. Reflections on varied topics, including hydrogen cars and SpaceX, suggest potential impacts on voter preferences as he vies against Kamala Harris.

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"This I Won't Forget"

Marc Anthony is the latest Puerto Rican recording artist to speak out against a Trump-supporting comedian's swipe at the U.S. territory as "a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean.

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HuffPost Personal

"By assuming we all want the same thing, Donald Trump is ignoring those of us who believe that children are our collective responsibility."

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Ex-CIA officer warns 'singleton' Trump is 'worse than Fool's gold'

A former intelligence officer cautioned on MSNBC Thursday afternoon against Donald Trump as president, saying he disqualified himself. Sue Gordon was among those who briefed Trump when she served in his administration. Her final position was as the fifth principal deputy director of National Intelli...

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Kamala Harris' Unannounced New York Trip Sparks Speculation

Kamala Harris unexpectedly flew to New York amid speculation of a surprise appearance on SNL. This move precedes her electoral contest against Donald Trump. Both candidates are focusing on swing states, with Harris accusing Trump of abusing power, while Trump criticized immigrant policies and campaigned against transgender athletes.

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What will writers do if Trump wins again?

I think that is how it will be for me, as an artist, if Trump wins -- I’ll feel that I’m in a lockdown, that a plague has spread across the country and maybe the world, that I must focus on survival, and, crucially, that a part of that survival is the ability to write about it

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Azealia Banks to Vote for Kamala Harris Over Elon Musk

Azealia Banks, who previously claimed she wanted to perform at Trump’s inauguration, will now vote for Kamala Harris. Why the change of heart? She doesn’t want her former housemate Elon Musk near the presidency.

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Women’s fury may be the reason Trump loses

A new poll suggests conventional political wisdom has been seriously underrating the scale of women’s fury over abortion bans and their revulsion at Trump’s cartoonishly macho campaign.

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Kamala Harris's concession speech in full

The vice president tells supporters "do not despair" and urges them to "keep fighting", as some are left in tears following her loss to Donald Trump in the US election.

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Biden and Trump: A Historical White House Meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Biden's invitation. Scheduled for Wednesday, the meeting follows Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race after losing a debate to Trump. Biden was in Rehoboth Beach when he confirmed the meeting.

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Lotus won’t be Potus but hocus pocus still rules

10am Scanning the US election results, I realise that Trump and 1.4 billion Indians have something in common. We all believe in superstitions.  A recent video shows Trump cooking burgers, spilling salt, and then immediately...

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What Did SNL Do for Its Post-Trump Election Cold Open?

Sorry to everyone who bet Maya Rudolph would sing a mournful cover of ‘Apple’ on the post-Trump election SNL cold open. Instead, they debuted a new Buff Trump and Dana Carvey’s Elon Musk impression. Musk was not a fan!

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Stock market today: Live updates

Bank stocks largely boosted the Dow, as investors hope the sector could see weaker regulation in a second Trump administration.

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'Turn to religion': George W. Bush shrugs off 'division' following Trump's election

George W. Bush in a recent interview downplayed the division in the United States, simply telling citizens that they should "turn to religion." Former President Bush, who has criticized Donald Trump in the past but stopped short of endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, has come under fire for st...

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with no savior on the horizon

The only man who can save the Democrats is the one they hate most: Donald Trump, whose success can teach them to appreciate secure borders and putting Americans first.

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Joe Scarborough visits Donald Trump and raises ire of Dems

Aging-hipster MSNBC host Joe Scarborough of “Morning Joe” frequently blasted Donald Trump for apparent “hypocrisy,” yet last Sunday at Mar-a-Lago Scarborough, 61, and co-host wife Mika Brzezinski, 57, met president elect Donald Trump in a bid to settle their differences.

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Pam Bondi Takes Helm as US Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as the new US attorney general. Bondi, a longtime Trump ally and former lawyer during his impeachment trial, replaces Matt Gaetz, who withdrew. She was previously the chair at the America First Policy Institute.

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Trump Jr., Musk joke about buying MSNBC

Musk’s exchange with Trump Jr. is similar to one he had with a Twitter user in 2017 after he was encouraged to purchase the social media platform.

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Trump nominates loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director

President-elect Donald Trump announced he would pick Kash Patel, the former chief of staff to to the acting secretary of defense during the first Trump administration, to serve as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Trump names Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Middle East

Donald Trump says Massad Boulos, a Lebanese American businessman who is the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany, will be a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

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Whirlwind of Controversies: From Hunter's Pardon to Abortion Laws

The White House defended President Biden's pardon of Hunter amid bipartisan criticism. A US appeals court partly revived Idaho's abortion trafficking law. Congress returns to handle pressing issues before Trump's presidency. Art Cashin, a CNBC regular, passes away at 83. And, California gears up for legal clashes with Trump's administration.

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Trump says Jill Biden 'couldn't have been nicer' during Paris chat

Despite their long history of making nasty remarks about each other during the two election cycles, Trump told The Post in a wide-ranging phone interview Sunday that he had a positive interaction with President Biden's wife.

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ABC Settles Trump Lawsuit with $15 Million for Library

ABC News has agreed to a $15 million settlement over a lawsuit regarding anchor George Stephanopoulos' misstatement about Donald Trump in connection with the alleged rape of E. Jean Carroll. ABC will also cover legal fees and issue a public note of regret on its website.

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US Headlines: Political Ties, Ethics, and Crisis Management

The summary covers various US domestic news briefs, including corporate donations to Trump's inaugural fund, Senator Warren's call for ethics standards for Elon Musk, a murder indictment, Trump's favorability, Congressional funding efforts, Trump's legal challenges, US-China fentanyl trade issues, a school shooting case, FDA warnings on weight-loss drugs, and Tulsi Gabbard's nomination concerns.

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Tulsi Gabbard's Temple Visit: A Symbol of Unity and Peace

Tulsi Gabbard, nominated as the Director of National Intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump, visited the Akshardham Temple in New Jersey. She praised the temple's essence of unity and peace, addressing over 1,000 devotees. Gabbard's history includes being the first Hindu American elected to the US House of Representatives.

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Biden's Farewell Tour: A Diplomatic Odyssey in Rome

US President Joe Biden will visit Rome from January 9 to 12 to meet Pope Francis, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This visit is likely his last overseas trip before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th US president on January 12.

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Lara Trump Steps Back: What's Next?

Lara Trump has withdrawn her name from consideration to replace U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, who was tapped by Donald Trump as secretary of state. Lara, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, announced her decision citing contemplation and encouragement. Governor DeSantis will choose Rubio's successor.

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US Domestic News: Top Headlines and Legal Battles

The U.S. sees a delay in a trial for a suspect in a Trump assassination attempt, Ford and GM's inauguration donations, Rocket Homes accused of illegal kickbacks, and Bill Clinton's hospitalization. Other highlights include a subway murder charge, Biden's commutations, and legal issues surrounding NYC Mayor Adams and Congressman Matt Gaetz.

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Tim Cook To Donate $1 Million To Trump Inauguration

Apple CEO Tim Cook will donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, the latest contribution from the tech industry going to the president-elect's January 20 festivities, according to a report. Cook joins other CEOs and companies donating hefty sums to the inauguration.

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Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Inauguration: A Call for Unity

Country music icon Carrie Underwood is slated to perform 'America the Beautiful' at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Known for her non-political stance, Underwood sees this as an opportunity for national unity. The inauguration follows a contested election where Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Trump's parade to include garbage truck from campaign stunt

President-elect Trump’s inaugural parade is set to feature a garbage truck from an earlier stunt in Green Bay, Wis., a spokesperson with the president-elect’s inaugural committee confirmed to The Hill on Monday. While in Wisconsin in late October, the president-elect entered a garbage truck themed to his campaign, trying to draw attention to comments from…

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Eric Adams Heads to Mar-a-Lago to Meet With Trump

The New York mayor, who is under federal indictment, has spoken warmly about President-elect Donald J. Trump in recent weeks and has said he is open to receiving a pardon from him.

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Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

Trump says ‘everything will be revealed’ as he orders release of government records connected with assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Trump Pauses Online Tirade to Preach Unity

At the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Mr. Trump took a moment to speak of bipartisan comity. Just hours earlier, he torched the federal bureaucracy, the global order, the media and Democrats.

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Sports Betting Surge Sparks Concerns Over Addiction Rise

Highlights include a surge in U.S. sports betting hinting at rising gambling addictions, TaylorMade's endorsement of Kai Trump, Andrey Rublev's advance to Qatar Open final, and Boone Jenner's return to NHL. Updates on MLS valuations, a Yankees policy shift, and Dodgers' Bobby Miller's recovery are also reported.

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Donald Trump jnr cashes in on the MAGA economy

ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of America.

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A father of a trans man voted for Trump, now he’s afraid

Ashton had been tormented by fear that he would be rejected by his family in the weeks leading up to his coming out in 2012. But his father stood by him through therapy and doctor’s appointments.

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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez invite famous friends

Others stars who could help Bezos and Sanchez use their wedding as a display of their wealth and cultural clout in Trump's America include Eva Longoria, Katy Perry and Gayle King.

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Donald Trump, major U.S. law firm reach deal

A prominent international law firm reached a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday to dedicate at least US$100 million in free legal services and to review its hiring practices, averting a punishing executive order like the ones directed at nearly a half-dozen other major legal institutions in recent weeks.

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Trump lets the water flow

U.S. President Donald Trump has long complained about modern rules that limit water flow for showerheads, making it harder for him to wash his 'beautiful hair.'

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Trump replaces Obama portrait with painting of... himself

Donald Trump took his rivalry with Barack Obama to the walls of the White House Friday, replacing a portrait of the former U.S. president with one of himself surviving an assassination attempt.

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Doctor Decrees Trump 'Fully Fit'

The oldest American to be elected president is "fully fit" to handle the job, his physician says in a report on President Trump's physical exam released Sunday....

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9 foods that can help with rosacea

Dermatologist Dr. Alicia Zalka shares a list of gut-friendly foods to combat rosacea — a skin condition that President Trump and Sofia Vergara share.

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How Trump inspired this queer-centred, climate change religion

If Donald Trump can be president, Deborah Kelly reasoned, then she could start a religion. The artist's project began as a parody, but soon morphed into a genuine source of spiritual solace for a growing community.

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Disorderly Scene at Iconic Trump Tower

A 30-year-old individual was arrested at Trump Tower after reports of a disorderly person on an elevated surface. The NYPD quickly contained the situation, with security evacuating the atrium. The incident remains under investigation, keeping the storied building in the spotlight for past public spectacles.

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Trump revamps Oval Office with golden touches

President Donald Trump is putting his “touches” on the White House with new flagpoles, new artwork and a complete redecoration of the Oval Office.

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Melania wears Canadian coat during Easter event

Melania Trump's Easter look this year was described as ‘muted’ by Vogue, but it stood out to some because of the message it sent amid a trade war.

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'This is odd': Yale doctor flags 'inconceivable' part of Joe Biden's cancer news

A medical scholar and physician known for mocking Republicans is asking questions about former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. It was announced on Sunday that Biden had been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer. Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene wished him well, b...

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Biden's Health Battle: Facing Prostate Cancer with Resilience

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. Despite its aggressive nature, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, providing treatment options. Political figures, including Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, offered support. Biden's health was a significant concern during his presidency.

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Trump breaks silence on Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis

Just a couple of hours after it was reported that former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with cancer, Donald Trump weighed in.Biden was reported to have been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer, and his family is reportedly considering the treatment options. Prior to Trump chimi...

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Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Raises Health Concerns and Political Questions

Former President Joe Biden, 82, is facing an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Diagnosed after experiencing urinary symptoms, Biden's diagnosis adds to ongoing scrutiny of his health. The political landscape shifted as he withdrew from reelection, leading to a Trump victory.

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Why is Trump so obsessed with other men’s looks?

The US president has never made a secret of his preoccupation with looks. But what has increased is the amount of time he devotes to the appearance of men.

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White House unveils new official portrait of Trump

The new portrait, along with other recently added artwork, suggests a deliberate effort by the Trump administration to project power and resilience while in office.

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Trump attacks Musk as public feud escalates over tax bill

US President Donald Trump has lashed out against Elon Musk, saying he was "disappointed" by the billionaire's public opposition to the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that is at the heart of Mr Trump's agenda.

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Timeline of Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s feud

A public feud between President Donald Trump and his on-again, off-again ally, billionaire Elon Musk, reignited this week after an apparent truce lasted less than a month.

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Trump not interested in talking to Musk, says official

US President Donald Trump is not interested in talking with his former ally Elon Musk, amid a bitter feud over the president's sweeping tax-cut bill, a White House official said, adding that no phone call between the two men is planned for the day.

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Links 6/15/2025

Our strategic daily links: , Time lapse travel, biofuels bust, Taiwan trouble, EU disunion, Mideast war, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched excess

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Why Sally Ride’s Legacy Still Challenges The Culture Of STEM

Sally Ride’s story goes beyond space. The new SALLY documentary reveals how identity, silence, and STEM culture shaped one of America’s most iconic scientists.

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Pub-Crawling with the Tubs

On its first American tour, the British jangle-rock band with a cheeky-dirtbag edge is trying to unite the states, one gig at a time, Nick Paumgarten writes.

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Sincerity Wins the War

Hello Where’s Your Ed At Subscribers! I’ve started a premium version of this newsletter with a weekly Friday column where I go over the most meaningful news and give my views, which I guess is what you’d expect. Anyway, it’s $7 a month or $70 a year, and help…

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Transcript: Bill Bernstein on Navigating Uncertainty

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Bill Bernstein on Navigating Uncertainty, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your …

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WATCH: Celebrating National Mascot Day

"GMA" exclusively reveals the National Mascot Hall of Fame's 2025 honorees, joining legendary members like the Phillie Phanatic, Mr. Met and more.

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WATCH: Raccoon rescues young cub

A couple in Franklin, Pennsylvania captured video of a mother raccoon, hanging from her back paws and pulling her kit to safety.

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Tesla DOGE-d Itself

The future of the struggling car company rests on Elon Musk more than ever before.

The Atlantic by Patrick George

Elon Musk Rips “Snake” Trump Aide Behind Messy Feud

Elon Musk thinks White House Presidential Personnel Director Sergio Gor is a “snake.” Gor, who is responsible for picking the approximately 4,000 executive branch staff members, reportedly made sure Musk’s good friend Jared Isaacman got his nomination to lead…

The New Republic by Malcolm Ferguson

Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone

The idea behind Trump Mobile is relatively straightforward. It's easy to launch a mobile carrier these days, and it can be extremely lucrative - just ask Ryan Reynolds! You should know, though, that Trump Mobile is a pretty bad deal. And the network's suppose…

The Verge by David Pierce

WATCH: Mother meets boy with late son’s heart

Kaci Wilson’s son, Myles Godfrey, died from brain injuries sustained in a car accident. His organs saved the lives of multiple children, including 7-year-old Saleh Ahmad.

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US Army Appoints Palantir, Meta, OpenAI Execs as Lt. Colonels

Four senior executives at Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI have been formally appointed lieutenant colonels in the US Army following the creation of a “special” unit created for rich Big Tech mavens seeking military leadership roles. On June 13, the Army announced …

Thegrayzone.com by Wyatt Reed, Wyatt Reed

Reid Hoffman: "Even I am afraid"

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman is one of the few Silicon Valley billionaires to openly oppose Donald Trump. He speaks about how he wants to convince others to do the same.

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Elon Musk Has a New Plan to Win Back MAGA

After apologizing to Trump, the Tesla CEO returns to his favorite battleground: attacking liberals and “wokeism," as he tries to repair his image among conservative hardliners.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

FedEx founder Fred Smith is dead at 80

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a celebrated entrepreneur who frequented Washington, DC, died Saturday at 80.

Business Insider by Emma Cosgrove

Hinge CEO Justin McLeod says dating AI chatbots is ‘playing with fire’

Today, I’m talking with Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod. Hinge is one of the biggest dating apps in the United States — it’s rivaled only by Tinder, and both are owned by the massive conglomerate Match Group, which has consolidated a huge chunk of the onl…

The Verge by Nilay Patel

Is Elon Musk Afraid of Donald Trump?

He talks about everything. He trolls world leaders. But as bombs fall and Trump roars, the richest man in the world says… nothing.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

10 Monday AM Reads

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Ken Griffin on Trump, Harvard and Why Novice Investors Won’t Beat the Pros: The founder of $66 billion hedge fund Citadel is making waves in Miami, the nucleus of the new “Wall Street South.” (Businessweek) • Big Tec…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

The paradox driving Trump’s bad polling numbers

President Donald Trump is now the most unpopular he has been during his second term. More than half of American adults disapprove of the job he is doing, and he’s underwater on nearly every important issue of the day. The polling averages show this net disapp…

Vox by Christian Paz

Hideo Kojima sees Death Stranding 2 as a cautionary tale

For once, the unflappable Hideo Kojima was overwhelmed. Even close to four decades of game-making experience didn't prepare him for his biggest tribulation so far: developing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach during the covid-19 pandemic. "I thought I can't pul…

The Verge by Khee Hoon Chan

“The Gilded Age” Is a Poor Man’s Period Drama

The HBO series is peppered with references to real-life personages and historical events—but it lacks the anything-goes energy of the era in which it’s set.

The New Yorker by Inkoo Kang

The Real Reason Men Should Read Fiction

Literature is often pushed on allegedly reluctant men as a machine for empathy. I read it for a different reason.

The Atlantic by Jeremy Gordon

The hidden pressure messing with teen birthdays

This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. Birthdays are supposed to be fun. You eat cake, you open presents, maybe you have a party. They can also, however, become a source of pr…

Vox by Anna North

Matt Gaetz Spied On Aboard Plane, Viral Video Shows Texts With Mom

Matt Gaetz may want to invest in a privacy screen for his mobile phone ... 'cause a fellow passenger on a plane spied on his text messages, recording his convo with his mom and blasting the video out on the Internet! The mole later posted the clip…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Patrick Reis Joins Slate as Politics Editor

Veteran politics editor Patrick Reis of Vox and Rolling Stone brings a wealth of experience, insights and curiosity to Slate's politics coverage.

Slate Magazine by Katie Rayford

The MAGA dream family would cost all of us

The MAGA movement has a particular vision of the ideal American family. For starters, there are lots of kids. There’s a dad who works a manufacturing job to provide for them financially. And, according to many influential figures on the right, there’s a stay-…

Vox by Anna North

Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos Arrive Into Venice, Waving To Onlookers

Drumroll, baby! Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos have touched down in Venice -- and they're grinning, glowing, flanked by a super hot bodyguard!!! Lauren was living it up Wednesday -- glam locked in, sunnies on, smiling like she owned Venice as she…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Trump Embraces ‘Daddy’ Nickname

After Trump was likened to a father figure at the NATO Summit, the White House posted a video to the soundtrack of Usher’s “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home).”

Time by Miranda Jeyaretnam

Tulsi Gabbard Falls in Line

The U.S. spy chief, who built her political identity opposing foreign intervention, is now prioritizing her loyalty to Trump.

The Atlantic by Isaac Stanley-Becker, Shane Harris

Google’s Doppl app took off my socks

I just tried on five different outfits in about 10 minutes — or at least my AI lookalike did. That’s all thanks to Doppl, a new app that Google is testing, which I used to create AI-generated clips of myself wearing outfits that I found across the web. It mos…

The Verge by Emma Roth

What the Iran Strikes Reveal About MAGA

The movement has survived all sorts of political stress tests, Jon Allsop writes, but there’s one schism that could actually pose a problem.

The New Yorker by Jon Allsop

Shadow of a Doubt

How OCD came to haunt American life

Harpers.org by Andrew Kay

Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Says ICE Raids Are 'Outrageous'

Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff ain't happy about the ongoing ICE raids -- telling TMZ what's happening across the nation is simply "outrageous." We caught up with Emhoff in L.A. Thursday ... though he's got a cool demeanor, he clearly thinks…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge

Well, Venice can finally get back to normal now that Jeff and Lauren are hitched, and Gov. Newsom wants a ton of cash over what he says is a Trump plot. So we gotta ask ...

TMZ by TMZ Staff

The best of 2025 . . . so far

From shows about androids and morticians to psychosis-inducing albums, here's the best of what you may have missed.

Salon by Kelly McClure, Natalie Moore, Coleman Spilde, Melanie McFarland, Hanh Nguyen, Erin Keane, Andi Zeisler, Amanda Marcotte, Bennett Taren, Alex Galbraith, Ashlie D. Stevens

Can Small Social Impact Acts Help Build A Better World These Days?

Are small social impact acts like recycling, donating to food banks or driving an EV meaningful in light of the shutdown of many social and environmental programs?

Forbes by David Hessekiel, Contributor, David Hessekiel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhessekiel/

Why The Washington Post Is Drowning In Bad Headlines

From a new newsroom experiment to a blistering family takedown, The Washington Post's identity crisis under Jeff Bezos keeps getting worse.

Forbes by Andy Meek, Senior Contributor, Andy Meek, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andymeek/

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is MrWilson with a comment on last week’s post, where I had to forego most of the Funny section due to a lack of candidates: To be fair, it seems like there’s less and less to be laughing at, except as …

Techdirt by Leigh Beadon

Trump Insults America—Again

The president of the United States seems to have no interest in appealing to a national sense of pride or honor.

The Atlantic by Tom Nichols

Trump says he’ll look into deporting Elon as fight over bill escalates

Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s dysfunctional cycle of fighting over the president’s “Big Beautiful” domestic policy bill has returned to the spotlight, with the president telling reporters Tuesday morning that “we’ll have to take a look” into deporting the bill…

The Verge by Richard Lawler

Trump Was Just Asked If He’ll Deport Elon Musk

After Musk attacked his signature spending bill, the U.S. president threatened to turn Musk's own government agency, DOGE, into a "monster" that would "go back and eat" him.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

WATCH: Royal train retires after 156 years

King Charles III is decommissioning the historic royal train, citing high operating costs and the need for expensive upgrades, Buckingham Palace announced Monday.

ABC News by ABC News

Why Jimmy Fallon Left SNL

The comedian may have laughed his way through a lot of Saturday Night Live sketches, but that's not why Jimmy Fallon left SNL after season 29

/FILM by staff@slashfilm.com (Michael Boyle)

Can kids still have lazy summers?

This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. As a millennial, I had my fair share of ’90s summers. I rode my bike, I read, I spent a lot of time doing nothing. My friends from home …

Vox by Anna North

Best early monitor deals for Prime Day 2025: OLED, home office, and more

One of the easiest ways to enhance your PC experience is to get a better monitor. It doesn’t require any upgrades for your desktop or laptop, and it shines up the primary way you interact with almost everything: the visuals. Prime Day is upon us again, but ev…

PCWorld by Michael Crider

Best early Prime Day 2025 deals on security cameras and video doorbells

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is happening next week, but we’ve already spotted some fantastic deals on the hottest home security cameras, video doorbells, and floodlight cameras. While the semi-annual sales doesn’t officially start until July 8 and concludes Ju…

PCWorld by Michael Brown

The Verge’s summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list

Here at this website, my colleagues and I follow our beats closely, from wearable tech and laptops to influencer culture and federal policy. Last year, I asked a bunch of staff at The Verge to pretend to be trend forecasters for a lighthearted collection of w…

The Verge by Mia Sato

Judge Mathis Reacts To Diddy Verdict, Gives Advice On Sentencing

Judge Mathis is reacting to the verdict in the Diddy trial ... and he's calling for Diddy to be sentenced like anyone else would. We got the Judge at Mountain Gate Golf Course on Wednesday and asked him about Diddy skating on the most serious…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Tim Cook isn't going to get fired, and Steve Jobs isn't rolling over in his grave

Tim Cook has constantly been criticized, most recently over Apple Intelligence, but always for just not being Steve Jobs — yet the fact that he isn't Jobs is what has made Apple the technological and financial juggernaut it is today.Tim Cook (left) with Steve…

AppleInsider by news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)

White House to host UFC event, says Trump

US President Donald Trump says he plans to host a UFC event at the White House next year as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

BBC News by Paul Battison

Donald and Melania Trump Kiss at White House on Independence Day

Fireworks were flying between President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania as they celebrated America's Independence Day Friday ... and their lovefest -- followed by some hilarious dance moves -- are forever cemented on video. Watch the PDA-filled…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

…"wasted little time VERB.ing"…

Commenters noted the ambiguity of this sentence quoted earlier today in "Rococo": When President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, he wasted little time redecorating. From Bob Ladd: "I was genuinely uncertain when I read the sentence about …

Upenn.edu by Mark Liberman

Trump Declares Musk a “Train Wreck” After Party Launch

The U.S. President lamented the spectacular collapse of his alliance with Elon Musk, framing the tech billionaire’s new political party as a personal betrayal from a man he recently supported.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

Bad Bunny Unveils Music Video for “NUEVAYoL”

Summary“NUEVAYoL” blends salsa and dembow, sampling “Un Verano en Nueva York” to honor Puerto Rican musical rootsThe video features moments of cultural pride, including a quinceañera and scenes of everyday Nuyorican lifeReleased on July 4, the visuals highlig…

HYPEBEAST by info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast)

WNBA Star Issues 'Threat' To President Trump

A prominent WNBA star has issued what some are deeming a "warning" and "threat" to President Donald J. Trump and ICE agents in 2025. WNBA star Natasha Cloud ...

The Spun by Andrew Holleran

It’s Time for Elon Musk to Step Down as Tesla CEO

Launching new cars no longer seems to amuse the world's richest man. For the good of the company he built, it’s time for him to hand over the keys and step aside as CEO.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

Ideas Without Love

I recently sat through this hour-long interview between New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat and Peter Thiel. It was honestly a somewhat hypnotic experience for me. And on reflection, deeply disturbing. Not because Thiel said anything overtly monstro…

Techdirt by Mike Masnick

The right’s meltdown over Jeffrey Epstein, explained

Amid all the controversies of President Donald Trump’s second term so far, the one that may be causing him the biggest problems among his right-wing base is about a man who died six years ago: Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, the well-connected financier who was ind…

Vox by Andrew Prokop

10 Thursday AM Reads

My morning train WFH reads: • Prime Day is a scam: In reality, Amazon deploys deceptive tactics to exaggerate its markdowns and create a false sense of urgency. Featured items are often available at similar or lower prices at other times. (Popular Information…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

This Legion Go S can run SteamOS, and today it’s just $500

I’ve seen a lot of handheld gaming PCs come down the pike since the Steam Deck changed the game…and I wouldn’t buy any of them for myself. That’s because Windows 11 isn’t great for gaming on these little gadgets. But SteamOS is, and now you can install it on …

PCWorld by Michael Crider

Best Prime Day SSD deals: Big sales on fast storage

Summer means leisure time, and what better way to spend it than upgrading your PC setup? If you’re eager to jump on SSD and storage deals now, you’re in luck—Amazon Prime Day still has solid discounts on storage. Shopping now can be a smart move, too, gi…

PCWorld by Alaina Yee

Is your home trying to kill you?

Filmmaker and mother Jessica Solce was frustrated by the difficulty of finding healthy, all-natural products for herself and her family. To make it easier, she created the Solarium, which curates trusted, third-party-tested foods, clothing, beauty products, a…

TheBlaze by Jessica Solce

Rosie O'Donnell Continues Her Vicious Feud With President Trump

Rosie O'Donnell is continuing her seemingly never-ending feud with President Trump ... saying she wasn't shocked one bit about his threat to revoke her U.S. citizenship after enduring decades of abuse from him. The comedian jumped on TikTok Tuesday…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Camera Operator’s Zoomed in Shot of Trump’s Hand Goes Viral

Camera operators and photographers keep getting attracted to President Trump's right hand. On Tuesday, a C-SPAN videographer spotted concealer on Trump's hand and zoomed in on it; the subsequent footage has been shared widely. [Read More]

PetaPixel by Matt Growcoot

The new revelation about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, explained

Just how close was Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein? The president’s onetime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein — the well-connected financier who was indicted for sex trafficking underage girls and died in prison in 2019 — has long been a matter of public record…

Vox by Andrew Prokop

What's The Hell REALLY Going On With Trump's Health?

Donald Trump has some serious shit going on with his...um, body, which is a thought that repulses me, but we stil must discuss it, as it looks...well, not very not healthy. We'll let the video do most of the talking here, but let's put it this way--you know …

Crooksandliars.com by Cliff Schecter

Dana White Won’t Risk Jon Jones Headlining UFC White House Event

UFC CEO Dana White will not risk using former UFC champion Jon Jones in the main event of the UFC White House event. Jones expresses disappointment in White's decision.

Forbes by Trent Reinsmith, Contributor, Trent Reinsmith, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/

What the Cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” Means

Vinson Cunningham on CBS’s decision to end the series, announced days after Paramount, its parent company, settled a lawsuit over “60 Minutes” with President Donald Trump and completed a sale to Skydance Media.

The New Yorker by Vinson Cunningham

“Yes, And” for Downsized Federal Workers

A Washington, D.C., improv theatre invited recently laid-off civil servants to a free workshop, Sadie Dingfelder writes. The goals: stay adaptable, and maybe even laugh.

The New Yorker by Sadie Dingfelder

The Pettiness of the President

Donald Trump seems to have no theory of governance beyond personal gain and retribution.

The Atlantic by Tom Nichols

How Trump Corrupted the Presidency Into an ATM

President Donald Trump’s shady financial dealings have turned his second term into a brazen moneymaking scheme, says The Atlantic’s David Frum. On the latest...

Daily Beast by Paulina Rodriguez, The Daily Beast Podcast

Struggling to sell EVs, Tesla pivots to slinging burgers

The diner is now open in West Hollywood, and Musk wants to start a chain video Facing declining sales and a tarnished reputation, EV manufacturer Tesla is looking to a new industry to generate some revenue: Fast-casual food service.…

Theregister.com by Brandon Vigliarolo

Columbia Will Pay $221 Million to End Trump Clashes

Columbia University will pay a total of $221 million to try and end its multiple clashes with the Trump administration. The Ivy League school in New York...

Yahoo Entertainment by Bloomberg

South Park Hit Trump Where It Hurts: In His Tiny, Shriveled Ego

Poor President Trump has had his ickle wickle feelings hurt again, this time by an episode of South Park that reached new heights of government-breaking satire by depicting the current president as a big stupid idiot with a tiny penis. This, implausibly predi…

Kotaku by John Walker

Trump Golfs In Scotland Amid Protests And Epstein Files Backlash (Photos)

The president is visiting the country to meet with Scottish leaders and celebrate the opening of a golf course at Trump International Golf Links, which is near Scotland’s coastal city of Aberdeen.

Forbes by Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff, Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/

This was the week that comedy pushed back

South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.

NPR by Eric Deggans

The Politics of Going Low

Is Jasmine Crockett the fighter that Democrats are looking for?

The Atlantic by Elaine Godfrey

Guess Who’s Paying $10 Million For Trump’s Scotland Junket?

While Donald “Grab ‘em by the pussy” Trump frantically tries to cover up his relationship with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, that’s not stopping the sexual predator in the White House from continuing to grab the U.S. by the wallet. Trump and his lickspittle…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Oh My God, TAKE IT DOWN Kills Parody

Donald Trump is a notorious media bully. He uses lawsuits, executive power, and political pressure to punish critics and bend institutions to his will. Disney, Meta, and Paramount have since paid out multi-million-dollar settlements over content disputes. CBS…

Techdirt by jmiers230

Nick Hogan To Attend WWE 'Raw' Following Dad Hulk's Death

WWE's Hulk Hogan tributes will continue on Monday night ... with the legendary wrestler's son, Nick, slated to attend "Raw." TMZ Sports is told Hogan's only son will be in Detroit, Michigan for the festivities at Little Caesars Arena, although it's…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

'Netflix For AI' CEO Hyping Animated Slop Admits 'Maybe Nobody Wants This'

Showrunner is a new video content platform that will specialize in user-generated AI slop. The idea is people will pay to use generative-AI tools to produce their own TV, starting with short animated sketches. Who asked for this? Amazon for starters, which is…

Kotaku by Ethan Gach

★ The Substack Branding and Faux Prestige Trap

Only with Substack does anyone perceive creator branding as being subservient to the platform — something that ought to be seen merely as an interchangeable CMS.

Daringfireball.net by John Gruber

How Scrubbing Your Social Media Could Backfire–And Even Hurt Your Job Prospects

Between the Trump Administration declaring private accounts a red flag for foreign students and employers using AI to find fake applicants, the old rules are becoming obsolete.

Forbes by Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes Staff, Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/mariagraciasantillanalinares/

‘South Park’ Seasons 1-26 Leaving HBO Max This Coming Week

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s "South Park" is packing up Seasons 1-26 of the classic series and soon leaving HBO Max after a five-year run on the streaming platform.

Forbes by Tim Lammers, Contributor, Tim Lammers, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/

Trump, 79, Inappropriately Gushes Over Karoline Leavitt's 27-Year-Old Lips

Donald Trump, 79, inappropriately, of course, heaped praise on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 27, on Newsmax Friday, by commenting on "that face" and "those lips." Trump had a chaotic day because he likes to create chaos, but managed to squeeze…

Crooksandliars.com by Conover Kennard

Trump takes unusual stroll on White House roof

Ever the developer-in-chief, President Trump makes surprise appearance on White House roof above the briefing room in an apparent effort to inspect future construction.

ABC News by Mary Bruce, Lalee Ibssa

Trump Brazenly Preyed On Me as Epstein Watched: Model

Stacey Williams, a former model who once dated Jeffrey Epstein, says Donald Trump groped her in his Trump Tower office in 1993—while casually chatting with...

Daily Beast by Erkki Forster, The Daily Beast Podcast

Trump’s tariffs have pissed off the right’s favorite “pervert”

Unfortunately, we have to talk about Bronze Age Pervert. The pseudonymous writer, widely identified as a Romanian-American political theorist named Costin Alamariu, has become a popular influencer among very online young conservatives. BAP’s worldview is crud…

Vox by Zack Beauchamp

Woody Allen Compares Jeffrey Epstein to Dracula in Years-Old Letter

Woody Allen compared late pal Jeffrey Epstein to Count Dracula in a wild letter the filmmaker allegedly wrote to the notorious pedophile for his 63rd birthday. The letter -- published Tuesday by the New York Times -- is both shocking and…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

WATCH: Trump takes unusual stroll on White House roof

Ever the developer-in-chief, President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on the White House roof above the briefing room in an apparent effort to inspect future construction.

ABC News by ABC News

The Internet Wants to Check Your I.D.

Kyle Chayka on how safety rules that require users to verify their identities before gaining access to sites could end the relative anonymity that we’ve come to expect online.

The New Yorker by Kyle Chayka

Tim Cook gifts Trump with 100% US-made piece of glass on a 24k gold base

During today’s Oval Office announcement of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), a visibly nervous Tim Cook presented President Trump with a “unique unit of one” piece of Kentucky-made glass, mounted on a 24k gold stand crafted in Utah. more…

9to5Mac by Marcus Mendes

Apple CEO Tim Cook gifts President Trump gold & glass commemorative plaque

In addition to the announcements to expand US investments to $600 billion, Apple CEO Tim Cook provided a piece of Gorilla Glass and a golden stand to President Donald Trump to commemorate the news.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpApple has been pl…

AppleInsider by Wesley Hilliard

Tim Cook will be at the White House for US investment announcement

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be joining President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday afternoon to jointly announce Apple's $100 billion U.S. investment.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right] at a Mac Pro factoryApple is expected to be making…

AppleInsider by Malcolm Owen

Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation

It’s official: Skydance Media’s deal to purchase CBS parent company Paramount Global for $8 billion is complete, and incoming chairman / CEO David Ellison’s first order of business is a massive restructuring. In an open letter about his plans for Paramount, a…

The Verge by Charles Pulliam-Moore

JD Vance Altered a Whole Lake for His Birthday Canoe Trip

The Guardian reports that Vance celebrated his big day by deploying an army corps of engineers (USACE) to raise the water levels of Caesar Creek Lake to create “ideal kayaking conditions.” Father of the year, am I right?

Jezebel by Audra Heinrichs

How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency?

David D. Kirkpatrick estimates the profits from the Trump family’s ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, cryptocurrencies, N.F.T.s, and other businesses, and concludes that the President’s net worth has risen by billions of dollars.

The New Yorker by David D. Kirkpatrick

The Trump Family’s Crypto Empire Is Expanding—Fast

A new deal will see a publicly traded company buy up to $1.5 billion of the Trump family's proprietary crypto token, further blurring the lines between the White House and their private business interests.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

Mrs. MAHA Is Staying Married...and Releasing a Memoir

“I don’t think there’s any point to going through every rumor and headline to try to defend or explain it,” Hines told the Wall Street Journal of her marriage to RFK Jr.

Jezebel by Audra Heinrichs

KISS Stars Say They're Grateful for Kennedy Center Honor

KISS will get their flowers at the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors ... and, the band members couldn't be more grateful for the accolade. We spoke to Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley from the iconic band ... and, they all expressed gratitude…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

First pic of secret 6-year-old son 'Vladimir Jr.'...

First pic of secret 6-year-old son 'Vladimir Jr.'... (First column, 5th story, link) Related stories:VLAD PRAISES THE DON ON EVE OF SUMMIT... Putin redrawing global order to his liking... Ukrainians confront prospect of losing Donbas..…

The-sun.com by Juliana Cruz Lima

South Park and the Greatest TV Contract Clause

Matt Stone and Trey Parker became billionaires by making 27 seasons of the funniest shows ever (and signing a first TV deal with an improbable clause).

Readtrung.com by Trungphan2

$372K In Lobbying And A Push For Family Rights From An Unlikely Ally

Some companies lobby for profits, not people. This year an unlikely company flipped the script, using its influence to push for family rights over the bottom line.

Forbes by Christine Michel Carter, Senior Contributor, Christine Michel Carter, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecarter/

JFK's Grandson Savagely Mocks Melania Trump For Writing Putin Letter

Melania Trump's letter to Russian leader Vladimir Putin didn't go over so well with one of the Kennedys ... who trolled the First Lady while wearing a wig. John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg savagely mocked Melania in an Instagram video…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

CA Governor Gavin Newsom Jokingly Applauds Trump For PS5 Price Hike

California governor Gavin Newsom has reacted to the PlayStation 5 price hike in the US, jokingly thanking US President Donald Trump for making it happen via his controversial tariff strategy.Re-sharing a news story about the PS5 price hike, Newsom, a Democrat…

GameSpot by Eddie Makuch

Paul Reiser Gets Animated

Talking to the prolific comic and actor about starring in the ‘BoJack Horseman’ creator’s new Netflix show ‘Long Story Short,’ his first stand-up special in more than 30 years, and why he’s so drawn to Ireland

Cracked.com by Tara Ariano

Jack White Is Standing Up to Trump. Good for Him

Jack White's criticisms of Trump's tacky Oval Office redesign got a testy response, but the White House picked the wrong rocker to mess with

Rolling Stone by Simon Vozick-Levinson

I downsized my PC hardware stash and learned 4 harsh truths about myself

Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the hot topics on our YouTube show or startling news from across the web? You’re in the right place. Want this newsletter to come directly to y…

PCWorld by Alaina Yee

Examining Melania's relative absence from Washington...

Melania Trump hadn’t been spotted at the White House for more than a month. But as her husband prepared for a high-stakes Alaska summit with his Russian counterpart in pursuit of an end to the war in Ukraine, the first lady was practicing diplomacy.

CNN by Betsy Klein

Seven Summer-Weekend Reads

Explore stories on what a person’s dishwasher-loading system says about them, why private schools have gotten out of control, and more.

The Atlantic by Rafaela Jinich

Gavin Newsom Finds a New Trump to Brutally Troll

“America’s favorite governor,” California Democrat Gavin Newsom, is taking fresh aim at Trump. This time it is not the man in the White House, however, but...

Daily Beast by Jack Revell

What The Intercept Is Reading

Book recommendations from staffers. The post What The Intercept Is Reading appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by The Intercept

DOGE Falsely Targeted Him On Social Media. Then The Taliban Took His Family

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. It was early morning on April 1 when Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar, got a panicked message from his son. Halimi’s name had just appeared in …

Techdirt by Avi Asher-Schapiro and Christopher Bing

Trump Broke the Barrel

The Cracker Barrel saga nears its dopey, unfortunate conclusion.

Gizmodo.com by Lucas Ropek

Why Miriam Toews Writes

The Canadian novelist’s new memoir reckons with the deaths of her father and sister—and examines the forces that made her an author.

The Atlantic by Maya Chung

How Windows 11 is breaking from its bedrock and moving away

The once mighty Wintel supercontinent is cracking in more ways than you might think Opinion Say what you like about its role in the destruction of civilization, the net is still good for a few party games. Take bets on when the "Wintel Empire" was first repor…

Theregister.com by Rupert Goodwins

Git Diagramming "The Weave"

We all know the current US President is one hell of an orator and often assures us that he has “the best words”:

Daverupert.com by Dave Rupert

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized After High-Speed Car Crash

Rudy Giuliani is in the hospital after a high-speed crash left him with multiple serious injuries, according to his head of security. Michael Ragusa -- who also serves as a spokesperson for Giuliani -- shared the news Sunday morning ... sharing a…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Mark Knoller Dies: Longtime CBS News White House Correspondent Was 73

Veteran CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller, whose tenure spanned three decades and five presidents, has died at the age of 73, the broadcaster’s news division announced today. The organization cited a close friend, who said Knoller died in Washin…

Deadline by Natalie Oganesyan

Trump says he 'NEVER FELT BETTER'

United States President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social, said he "NEVER FELT BETTER" in his life, adding that Washington DC is now "A CRIME FREE ZONE." His post responded t...

Biztoc.com by breakingthenews.net

Surprise Press Conference Reveals Trump Still Not Dead

President Donald Trump's proof-of-life White House event garnered a lot of disappointed reactions online following speculation over the weekend about his health The post Surprise Press Conference Reveals Trump Still Not Dead appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku by Zack Zwiezen

Choosing ‘Daddy’ Over Democracy

One of the things upon which I spend a lot of time pondering: watching right-leaning, but otherwise intelligent people in my life look at Donald Trump’s systematic destruction of constitutional government and see just mere incompetence, but generally normal p…

Techdirt by Mike Brock

JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg eyes bid for Congress...

JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg eyes bid for Congress... (Second column, 9th story, link) Related stories:CHELSEA'S MOMENT... Speculation swirls Clinton could enter politics...

The-independent.com by Josh Marcus

Nobody’s Grand Tour

Only seventy-two pages into Schattenfroh, Michael Lentz’s bleak, confounding, and finally brilliant doorstopper of a novel, the story, which had just seemed to be getting off the ground, cuts short. The type gives way to facsimile pages covered with the handw…

The New York Review of Books by Anahid Nersessian

10 Friday AM Reads

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • ‘The Einstein of Wall Street’: How I Became the Face of the Wall Street Trader: It all began with a picture taken in February 2007. But my own Wall Street story started long before that. (Wall Street Journal) • The US…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

U.S. Open Crowd Booed Trump Repeatedly

The U.S. Open crowd booed Donald Trump when he arrived at the stadium and during the national anthem, which could be heard on the national telecast.

Rolling Stone by Peter Wade

Paula Deen’s quest for redemption

In "Canceled," the chef recalls her demise in amiable detail, but doesn't quite answer the questions she tees up

Salon by Coleman Spilde

Broadcasters Asked to Censor Reaction to Trump’s Attendance at US Open

The USTA sent a memo to broadcasters asking them "to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President's attendance in any capacity." Broadcasters Asked to Censor Reaction to Trump’s Attendance at US Open Scoop Harrison

Consequence.net by Scoop Harrison

West Point Graduates Cancel Ceremony Honoring Tom Hanks

Hanks was to be honored for his numerous film portrayals of military figures and advocacy for veterans. West Point Graduates Cancel Ceremony Honoring Tom Hanks Scoop Harrison

Consequence.net by Scoop Harrison

USTA Asks Broadcasters To Censor Any Protests To Dear Leader At US Open

Trump is to attend the match on Sunday as a guest of Rolex, the Swiss watchmaker and major sponsor of the tournament. It's thought that Rolex has a keen interest in convincing Trump to lower tariffs on Switzerland. And because the television broadcasters in t…

Crooksandliars.com by Ed Scarce

A Round of Gulf?

Shouts & Murmurs by Ian Frazier: Golf in Scotland or the Gulf of Mexico, and how President Trump keeps them straight.

The New Yorker by Ian Frazier

Who is Lachlan Murdoch, the anointed media tycoon?

His position in leading News Corp. and Fox is now secure, as his father ends a dramatic succession battle. Lachlan grew up in New York City but has lived in Australia for much of his adult life.

NPR by Bill Chappell

What Charlie Kirk meant to young conservatives

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and firebrand, developed an enormous following, particularly among young people, for his brash, unapologetic positions on social issues. The investigation continues into the circumstances of his killing on W…

Vox by Avishay Artsy, Noel King

Charlie Kirk's Casket on Board Air Force Two, Heading Back to Arizona

Charlie Kirk's body is officially on its way to Arizona ... 'cause new photos show the conservative commentator's body being flown to his home state on Air Force Two. Vice President J.D. Vance just took off from Utah after Charlie's body and casket…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

After bruised hands, now droopy face: What's going on with Trump?

Donald Trump’s droopy facial expression at a 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon has sparked concerns about his health once again, with some conspiracy theorists hinting at the possibility of a stroke. This comes after the US president was on an unexplained four-da…

Firstpost by FP Explainers

12 celebrities you had no idea won an Emmy

Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Barack Obama, and Tom Hanks all have Emmy awards, even though they rarely work in TV.

Business Insider by Jacob Shamsian,Gabbi Shaw

Eric Trump Roasted Over 'Sir Story' About Alleged Charlie Kirk Fan

Eric Trump appeared on Maria Bartiromo's Fox News show to discuss Charlie Kirk's school shooting death, and told an unbelievable story about a supposed fan of the hard-right co-founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk's death is the only school shooting Republicans…

Crooksandliars.com by Conover Kennard

Donald Trump Skips Kennedy Center's Charlie Kirk Vigil for Golf

President Donald Trump was MIA from the Kennedy Center's vigil for late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk Sunday night ... choosing instead to enjoy a weekend away at his golf club in New Jersey. The White House said POTUS was in Bedminster, NJ, at…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

WATCH: Hollywood icon Robert Redford dead at 89

Robert Redford, the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker, who at his peak was simultaneously one of Hollywood's most critically lauded directors and bankable leading men, has died at age 89.

ABC News by ABC News

Trump gets lavish UK banquet - and an awkward guest

US President Donald Trump got a succulent menu for his UK state banquet -- but there was also an awkward guest at the feast in the form of Rupert Murdoch.A...

Yahoo Entertainment by Danny KEMP

Donald and Melania Trump Meet Royal Family at Windsor Castle

Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are in for some royal treatment ... meeting with the British Royal Family at Windsor Castle. The President and First Lady touched down Wednesday via helicopter, where they were immediately greeted by Prince…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

James Woods Tells Jimmy Kimmel to 'Eat S***' After Suspension

James Woods has little sympathy for Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of his indefinite suspension from late-night TV ... sending the comedian an expletive-topped message amid the news. While the rest of Hollywood has rallied around Kimmel following his…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Jimmy Kimmel Seen For First Time After Suspension by ABC

Jimmy Kimmel is getting out of dodge after he was suspended by ABC — and we captured him bolting to his vehicle! TMZ shot video of the embattled late-night host rushing into his Chevy Silverado inside a garage Wednesday night in Los Angeles.…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

10 Friday AM Reads

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • How to Build a Million-Dollar Future for Your Kids: Setting your child up for life doesn’t require a windfall — just time, consistency and a willingness to think beyond bonds and birthday cards. (Bloomberg) • The Citi…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Have a Delicious Weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Tonight Freddie and I are going to a wedding, where we will clap, cheer, toast, tear up, and not dance; and tomorrow the boys and I will be hitting up block parties, arguably the best part of fall in Brooklyn.… Read more The …

Cupofjo.com by Joanna Goddard

Jimmy Kimmel’s Next Move: Brooklyn or Bust?

In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's removal from ABC airwaves, insiders at the show are unsure whether a run at Brooklyn's BAM starting Sept. 29 will go on.

Rolling Stone by Shirley Halperin

Pedro Pascal Defends Jimmy Kimmel Amid ABC Suspension: “Standing With You”

The Fantastic Four: First Steps star Pedro Pascal is among the Hollywood powerhouses defending host Jimmy Kimmel following ABC’s preemption of late-night mainstay Jimmy Kimmel Live! On Thursday, the multi-Emmy-nominated actor — who is a significant part of Di…

Deadline by Natalie Oganesyan

Sorority Madness

This isn’t Dubai; it’s Tuscaloosa.

The Atlantic by Caitlin Flanagan

Trump, Musk shake hands at Charlie Kirk's memorial

United States President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk were spotted shaking hands and sitting next to each other at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activis...

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Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Tens of thousands packed State Farm Stadium on Sunday as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and more paid tribute to Charlie Kirk.

ABC News by Alexandra Hutzler, Megan Forrester

Mahmoud Khalil, Back Home

Cooking his mother’s maqluba recipe, the Palestinian activist describes his detention in Louisiana: losing fifteen pounds and a cleaning contest with pizza as a prize, Dan Greene writes.

The New Yorker by Dan Greene

The flimsy evidence behind Trump’s big autism announcement, explained

During a highly anticipated announcement today, President Donald Trump urged pregnant people to avoid taking Tylenol if possible because of the painkiller’s possible link to autism.  At the same time, Trump promoted leucovorin, a decades-old medication that m…

Vox by Dylan Scott

Trump is pushing leucovorin as a new treatment for autism. What is it?

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. At a press conference on Monday, President Trump announced that his administrati…

MIT Technology Review by Cassandra Willyard

Jimmy Kimmel Made Himself Unassailable — Will That Be Enough?

In his emotional return to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," the late-night host delivered a strong show and an even stronger monologue, clearly illustrating he's not the enemy in this fight. But is that enough for this administration to back down?

IndieWire by Ben Travers

Cardi B Redirects Meet-and-Greet Indoors to Beat the Heat

Cardi B has been relentlessly promoting her album while pregnant ... but even she had to take a chill pill to cool off from the scorching Long Beach heat!!! TMZ Hip Hop captured Cardi greeting her adoring public while out at Fingerprints Music…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s Greatest Founders and Investors (Including Buffett, Munger, Rockefeller, Jobs, Ovitz, Zell, and Names You Don’t Know But Should) (#828)

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with David Senra David Senra (@FoundersPodcast), host of the Founders podcast. For the past nine years, David has intensely studied the life and work of hundreds of history’s greatest entrepreneurs. Every week he r…

Tim.blog by Tim Ferriss

Ayo Edebiri Isn't Phased By That Viral Interview

"I didn't really pay too much attention, but I think it was a very human moment and I think in a strange way, an uncomfortable conversation is one of the many things our film is about," Edebiri said of the fallout after a sit-down with ArtsLife TV in a New Yo…

Jezebel by Audra Heinrichs

The “Who Writes Checks Anymore?” Edition

Plus: Disappearing employer 401(k) matches, retirement plan contributions, capital gains and housing, a possible government shutdown, FBAR shakeup, tax trivia and more.

Forbes by Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff, Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/

The White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover under Trump

Trump is putting his mark on the White House in his second term, making changes to the building and its grounds. This week, he unveiled the “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing colonnade. Elsewhere, work has begun on a grand ballroom and the iconic…

Biztoc.com by pbs.org

Welcome to the Great Silencing

CEOs were already cautious about speaking their minds. Now, they're becoming even more tight-lipped.

Business Insider by Sarah E. Needleman

A Billionaire's Fight To Save Memphis

AutoZone founder and lifelong Memphian Pitt Hyde has spent the last 40 years boosting his home city. With Trump and Musk in town, he’s doubling down on his grand plans.

Forbes by John Hyatt, Forbes Staff, John Hyatt, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhyatt/

Jimmy Fallon On The Future Of Late Night And Being A Super Marketer

As late-night television declines, The Tonight Show host is preparing for tomorrow by building an entertainment empire based on his irrepressible joy. With the launch of his new marketing competition show, On Brand, he’s getting down to business.

Forbes by Matt Craig, Forbes Staff, Matt Craig, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattcraig/

As Siberia Gets Another Round, Fallon’s a No-Show

The dive bar hidden in a subway entrance was the go-to spot for Anthony Bourdain and Quentin Tarantino. After a two-decade hiatus, it’s popped up in Columbus Circle, Ben McGrath writes.

The New Yorker by Ben McGrath

Carol Burnett Plays On

The comedy legend, at age ninety-two, discusses her career, family history, and roles in movies and TV shows including “Annie,” “Better Call Saul,” “Hacks,” and “Palm Royale.” Rachel Syme reports.

The New Yorker by Rachel Syme

Barron Shuts Down Trump Tower Floor to Woo Date

Barron Trump reportedly pulled out all the stops for a special date night. The president’s youngest son, 19, shut down an entire floor of the Trump Tower...

Daily Beast by Julia Ornedo

Blake Lively Subtly Supports Taylor Swift's New Album

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively may not be in a good place right now friendship-wise... but that didn't stop the actress from supporting the superstar's new album drop. It's subtle, but it's there ... on Instagram, Blake gave Taylor a "like" in her…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Beats Powerbeats Fit Earbuds Review: Winged Migration

I gave the the Beats Fit Pro high marks when they came out four years ago. The new Powerbeats Fit are the same earbuds with redesigned wing tips and a smaller case. Are they worth $200?

CNET by David Carnoy

A Season of Rage at the Philharmonic and the Met

Gustavo Dudamel conducts John Corigliano’s blistering First Symphony, and Chuck Schumer faces a hostile crowd at the opening night of “Kavalier & Clay,” Alex Ross writes.

The New Yorker by Alex Ross

White House UFC Fight To Take Place On Trump’s Birthday

It was supposed to celebrate America’s birthday, but now the much-discussed UFC fight at the White House will take place on Donald Trump’s birthday. In late August, UFC chief Dana White announced the deal for the fight had been done and it was set for July 4 …

Deadline by Tomt

30 Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned off in support of public television

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for public television stations suffering from cuts in federal funding.Ross, a public television stalwart in the 1980s and ’90s, “…

Ap.org by Associated Press

Jimmy Kimmel Says He Wants President Donald Trump to Come on His Show

Jimmy Kimmel's still on the air despite President Donald Trump's protestations ... but, if he wants to tell Kimmel's whole audience exactly what he thinks of the host, Jimmy's willing to give him a chance. The comedian sat down for an interview…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Tim Curry Does the Time Warp

Michael Schulman interviews Tim Curry, and the actor discusses the origins of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” his relationship with David Bowie, and the joy of working with Miss Piggy.

The New Yorker by Michael Schulman

Messi Regains MLS Golden Boot Lead, And Oddly, Trump May Have Helped

Strangely enough, Messi's availability for Miami on Saturday night may have owed to the Trump administraion's immigration enforcement activity in Chicago.

Forbes by Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor, Ian Nicholas Quillen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianquillen/

RFK Jr. Discovers Second Cause Of Autism: Foreskin Deficiency

It’s story time! I came home from the grocery store over this past weekend very proud. I rushed to tell my wife about how I was complimented in the check out line by the very nice woman behind me. She mentioned that she was impressed by how I “Tetris-ed” my g…

Techdirt by Timothy Geigner

Why Things Are The Way They Are

Right up front, I want to state that this is a very personal post. While it obviously draws from my many years of writing for Techdirt, I want to make it perfectly clear that I am expressing my own opinions about everything discussed below. I’m not immune to …

Techdirt by Tim Cushing

Andrea Bocelli Sings to Donald Trump in Oval Office

Donald Trump received a special treat in the White House Friday ... a live solo from Andrea Bocelli! Check out the clip -- the Italian singer fills the Oval Office with his famous tenor vocals as the prez stands behind the Resolute Desk in awe.…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

What Happened To The Cast Of The King Of Queens?

What happened to the cast of King of Queens after the show ended? Kevin James has been busy with Adam Sandler a few time, but what about everyone else?

/FILM by staff@slashfilm.com (Gregory Lawrence)

Mickey Mantle’s Extra Innings

Shohei Ohtani isn’t the only ballplayer with a side gig. Mantle’s old girlfriend Greer Johnson recalls the money-making hustles of Yogi Berra, Babe Ruth, and the gang, Charles Bethea writes.

The New Yorker by Charles Bethea

Donald Trump Chastises Photographer For Bumping 400-Year-Old Mirror

Donald Trump's looking out for the White House Press Corps ... warning one photog to watch his camera -- 'cause it got pretty close to shattering a very old mirror. The President of the United States was chatting with Australian Prime Minister…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Elon Musk Discovers What Hierarchy Actually Means

Elon Musk is having a very bad week. The man who bought Twitter for $44 billion to secure unaccountable power over public discourse is discovering what unaccountable power actually looks like when wielded by someone who understands dominance better than he do…

Techdirt by Mike Brock

10 Celebrity Cameos That Ruined Perfectly Good Movies

Cameos can be fun, but they can also take you out of a movie and leave a bad taste in your mouth. Here are some celebrity cameos that ruined good movies.

/FILM by staff@slashfilm.com (Mike Bedard)

Trump’s East Wing demolition, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump is demolishing the East Wing of…

Vox by Cameron Peters

De-Prince Prince Andrew

Jeffrey Epstein wouldn’t have been friends with plain Andrew Windsor. So the correct punishment for the disgraced royal is obvious.

The Atlantic by Helen Lewis

10 Weekend Reads

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Why I Don’t Own Any Gold. It’s not a productive asset. It doesn’t do anything — no earnings or cash flow. If you are big o…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Inside Gavin Newsom’s Multimillion-Dollar Business Empire

With help from a billionaire benefactor, California’s governor built a hospitality company even as he gained power in America’s largest state.

Forbes by Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff, Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/

Trump and the Presidency That Wouldn’t Shut Up

Jill Lepore examines the communication styles of Presidents past, from Lincoln to Kennedy to Barack Obama. When it comes to Donald Trump’s posts and rants, she writes, don’t look to history to make it make sense.

The New Yorker by Jill Lepore

Trump's granddaughter set to play in LPGA event

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, will make her LPGA Tour debut next month after receiving a sponsor exemption to play in The Annika at Pelican Golf Club on Nov. 13-16, the LPGA announced Tuesday.

ESPN

Trump's granddaughter, Kai, to make LPGA debut

US President Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, will make her LPGA Tour debut next month after receiving a sponsor's exemption to play at The Annika.

BBC News by Adwaidh Rajan

TINA BROWN: Rubble trouble and the ballroom...

Will the gigantic pile of rubble that was once the historic East Wing of the White House come to embody America’s exhaustion with the human battering ram in the Oval Office?

Substack.com by Tina Brown

Theo Von 'Scared' After DHS Used Video of Him in Immigration Promo

Comedian Theo Von is once again addressing the Department of Homeland Security using a video of him to promote ongoing deportations ... vulnerably revealing he was "scared" after DHS published the clip. Theo speaks about the situation on Friday's…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Marchand nets 'special' goal for pal's late daughter

Panthers star Brad Marchand, back on ice after being away from the team to support a close friend whose 10-year-old daughter died of cancer, pointed to the sky after scoring in Saturday's shootout victory.

ESPN

Theaster Gates And Chicago: City Of Dreams

Theaster Gates’ latest demonstration of an artist’s potential for civic planning comes at GRAY Chicago during the exhibition “Oh, You’ve Got to Come Back to the City."

Forbes by Chadd Scott, Contributor, Chadd Scott, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/chaddscott/

SNL Brings the Property Brothers to the White House

The Property Brothers paid a visit to the White House to help realize Donald Trump's grand vision to remodel the East Wing SNL Brings the Property Brothers to the White House Alex Young

Consequence.net by Alex Young

Newsom Won't Apologize For Mocking Trump, Sorry Not Sorry

What pathetic framing from Meet the Press host Kristen Welker. If anyone should worry about "normalizing" Trump's behavior, it's Welker and her fellow members of the Beltway media who refuse to call out Trump for being a dangerous, unstable wannabe dictator a…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

Trump Has Remodeled The Lincoln Bathroom In His Own Gaudy Image

42 million people in America are on the threshold of losing their food benefits, millions more are seeing their health care premiums skyrocket, the government shutdown has taken paychecks and services away from even more - but Donald Trump is using his time i…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Baseball broke containment during the World Series

With the swing of a bat, another October came and went for those of us who love baseball. As languid and habitual as the rest of the season can feel, October baseball at its best is pure chaos: Night after night, there's a promise of something new, that you m…

The Verge by Mia Sato

Sabres' Dahlin leaves team to support fiancée

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence from the team to join his fiancée in Sweden where she continues to recover from a heart transplant this past summer.

ESPN by Kristen Shilton

BBC Shocker! Director General & News Chief Quit Amid Donald Trump Scandal

Tim Davie has quit as the BBC director general. The corporation’s news chief Deborah Turness has also resigned amid a scandal involving edited footage of Donald Trump. The BBC announced that the duo would be vacating their roles on Sunday evening, in news tha…

Deadline by Jake Kanter

Trump Falls For Satire From Site Called ‘The Dunning Kruger Times’

Over the weekend, the President of the United States fell for obvious satire from a website literally called “The Dunning Kruger Times.” Donald Trump—a man with access to the best, most accurate information on basically any subject—posted to Truth Social a sc…

Techdirt by Mike Masnick

Trump, 79, Roasted After ‘Dumb’ Word Salad

President Donald Trump stirred up some particularly fervent humiliation from internet users after he made a mess of his words during a public address on...

Daily Beast by Vic Verbalaitis

Trump Stuns Reporters With Bizarre Comment About His MRI

President Donald Trump made a baffling comment after receiving an MRI, calling into question his grasp of basic medical treatment—or what he could be hiding from the general public.Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Friday, the president said that he h…

The New Republic by Alexia Underwood

Trump, 79, Crashes Wedding to Ramble About Heaven

President Donald Trump crashed a wedding taking place at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Friday to lecture the happy couple on how he might connive his way through ...

Daily Beast by Jack Revell

Trump sparks new health concerns with raspy voice...

Trump sparks new health concerns with raspy voice... (First column, 5th story, link) Related stories:American Flag Lying on Ground at White House Raises Questions...

The-sun.com by Forrest McFarland

Donald Trump Calls Jimmy Kimmel a Talentless Bum, Wants Him Fired

Donald Trump’s reigniting his beef with Jimmy Kimmel after the talk show quipped the Prez would be "bracing for Hurricane Epstein" Wednesday night ... and let’s just say, Trump did not find the weather forecast funny. Trump went off in a Truth…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Oscar Isaac Ain’t Signing Your Funko Pops

Maybe the Star Wars and Spider-Verse star knows all about the autograph reseller market The post Oscar Isaac Ain’t Signing Your Funko Pops appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku by Alyssa Mercante

AP top stories November 21

Here's the latest for Friday, Nov. 21st: Trump meets with New York's new mayor at White House; Southern Calif. hit with more torrential rains; Sheriff's...

Yahoo Entertainment by Associated Press Videos

Death in the Time of Trump

While old Washington memorialized Dick Cheney, the sitting president rage-posted.

The Atlantic by Mark Leibovich

"Trump and good design go together like oil and water" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an interview with Joe Gebbia in which he suggested that the creation of a National Design Studio demonstrates Trump's commitment to design. Known for co-founding Airbnb, Gebbia was recently appointed as A…

Dezeen by Rheanna Hopkins

Inside Trump and Mamdani's surprising bond of convenience

For all the hype of a conflict, President Trump and New York City's next mayor, Zohran Mamdani, had a surprising bond when they met Friday in the Oval Office: populist outsiders, lovers of the Big Apple, and two politicians who each want what the other has. M…

Biztoc.com by axios.com

Links 11/23/2025

A 21-year-old Japanese snowboarder, Kokomo Murase, just landed a backside triple cork 1620. She’s the first woman ever to do it. Kokomo Murase pic.twitter.com/o5NI9P7xwJ — Science girl (@sciencegirl) November 20, 2025 The Math Shows Jackson Pollock Painted …

Nakedcapitalism.com by Haig Hovaness

Trump says he’d ‘feel very comfortable’ in Mamdani’s NYC

President Donald Trump said he wants to see Zohran Mamdani succeed, saying after a highly anticipated sitdown that he’d “feel very comfortable” living in a New York run by the mayor-elect and that he doesn’t anticipate cutting off funding for the country’s mo…

Biztoc.com by fortune.com

Where Is the Trump Phone?

Is it located in the same place as the plan to repeal and replace Obamacare?

Gizmodo.com by Lucas Ropek

RFK Jr. Wrote Olivia Nuzzi Pervy Poems

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

Jezebel by Danielle Han

Why is Trump accusing a former astronaut of treason?

On the face of it, the Trump administration’s persecution of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) seems really scary. But if you look a little deeper, the story starts to look a little different: proof of Trump’s authoritarian ambitions, to be sure, but also evidence of th…

Vox by Zack Beauchamp

Courtney Stodden Says She Feels Like Turkey Who Didn't Get Pardoned

Courtney Stodden has some thoughts on Thanksgiving ... she says she feels like a turkey who didn't get a pardon from President Trump. The influencer hopped on social media the day before Turkey Day and unloaded on the upcoming national holiday.…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, Two-Time Major Champion, Dead At 74

Fuzzy Zoeller, a 2x major champ whose big personality and exceptional shot-making were later overshadowed by a racially insensitive remark about Tiger Woods, has died at 74. Zoeller won 10 PGA Tour events during his time on tour, including the 1979…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Trump’s Disgusting Bedroom Habit Exposed: Wolff

Donald Trump’s biographer says the president caused a stir in the White House over his unsavory mealtime routine. Author Michael Wolff shared on the Inside...

Daily Beast by Erkki Forster, Inside Trump's Head

WALZ DEMANDS RELEASE OF MRI RESULTS!

Tim Walz reignited the simmering questions about Donald Trump's health made all the more intense after he claimed he got an MRI at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in early October

Irishstar.com by Charlie Jones

America’s Dangerous Delusion: Pretending Trump Is Fine

David Shuster from Blue Amp Media's Substack: The President is increasingly a decaying, crotchety man wrestling not with grievances or enemies, but the betrayal of time and impulse control. The NYT reported what all of us with an optic nerve see, a once bomba…

Crooksandliars.com by Cliff Schecter

What to know about this year’s White House holiday decorations

Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the holiday decorations for her family’s first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The decor also nods to next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indep…

Associated Press by Associated Press

Donna Lieberman Is at the Wheel

The head of the New York Civil Liberties Union doesn’t only lead the fight against injustice. She can also make you a great pottery bowl, Dan Greene writes.

The New Yorker by Dan Greene

Tartuffe Times Two

Matthew Broderick and André De Shields have both undertaken Molière’s con-man character. They feel he has a few things in common with a certain orange President, Henry Alford writes.

The New Yorker by Henry Alford

Mamdani Family Values

Mahmood Mamdani, Zohran’s father, just published his twelfth book. The subject? Dictators, Jake Offenhartz writes.

The New Yorker by Jake Offenhartz

And Now a Moment for Kim Kardashian's Brain

I don’t want to be too credulous here, but according to celebrity doctor Daniel Amen, Kim has “holes” in her brain and “low activity” in her frontal lobe.

Jezebel by Nora Biette-Timmons

The Game Wants Diddy, R. Kelly Freed From Prison

The Game got on his soap box at his birthday party ... grabbing the mic and telling the world to free Diddy and R. Kelly ... and then he started talking baby oil and urination ... and it's all on video. TMZ obtained footage from The Game's Friday…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

A Total Breakdown of All the Easter Eggs

In December 2019, three months before the pandemic, I was standing on a subway platform in Brooklyn when I recognized a prominent older film critic also waiting for the train. I had been reading his work for many years, so I decided I would introduce myself. …

The New York Review of Books by A. S. Hamrah

Breland Has Thoughts on Keith Urban Playing Mar-a-Lago

"I don’t love what that looks like as far as an endorsement, given other things that’s he’s publicly stated about his beliefs," Urban's collaborator tells Nashville Now podcast

Rolling Stone by Joseph Hudak

Trump sweeps Ding aside to reach UK semi-finals

Defending champion Judd Trump moves into the semi-finals of the UK Championship with a comfortable 6-2 victory over three-time winner Ding Junhui.

BBC News by Steve Sutcliffe

10 Weekend Reads

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • In the Shadow of Jane Street and Citadel Securities, Hudson River Mints Billions: The quiet flash boy has morphed into a p…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Mom-Dani Speaks Out: Raising NYC's Next Mayor...

The Mom-Dani speaks! In her first major interview since her son’s stunning ascent, the acclaimed director reveals what she did to shape the man and set the stage for his epic political upset.

Hollywood Reporter by Steven Zeitchik

Trump Can’t Stop Talking About Dumb, Made-Up FIFA Prize

He just can’t let it go. President Donald Trump is still over the moon after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize on Friday, an award invented expressly to stroke his ego.On Saturday morning, the president, after dashing off some angry rants at a CNN reporter and F…

The New Republic by Alexia Underwood

Hey, Does Anyone Want to Talk About Donald Trump’s Infirmities?

In case you missed it, President Donald Trump fell asleep on television this week. There he was, in the middle of a meeting with the members of his Cabinet, completely set adrift on memory bliss as the pool cameras rolled, locked on his dozy face. Before you …

The New Republic by Jason Linkins

White House Insults Local Business, Destroys Decades-Long Tradition

The White House this weekend gloated about the Kennedy Center Honors medals—historically designed by a local business in Washington, D.C.—being redesigned by a multinational luxury brand.Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has sought to use the pow…

The New Republic by Robert McCoy

Trump’s Unhinged Statement About Bathroom Renovation Reveals a Lot

President Donald Trump on Saturday put a lofty spin on his White House renovations—namely, claiming that, by renovating a bathroom in the White House, he is “saving the heritage of this country.”During his speech at the Kennedy Center Honors Dinner, Trump dwe…

The New Republic by Robert McCoy

How to Leave the U.S.A.

Atossa Araxia Abrahamian reports on the desire of some U.S. citizens to emigrate in the wake of President Trump’s reëlection, and joins an introductory tour of the Netherlands led by G.T.F.O. Tours, a relocation company founded by two Netherlands-based Americ…

The New Yorker by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

Donald Trump reminds the entire world he has no idea what 6G means

When business leaders spout buzzwords like "AI," "8K" and "5G," sometimes in the same sentence, we often get a sneaking suspicion they don't know what they mean! With President Donald Trump, there's no need to wonder: he clearly has no idea. "What does [6G] d…

The Verge by Sean Hollister

Donald Trump Hit During Live Press Conference

President accidentally struck while on board his plane. The post Donald Trump Hit During Live Press Conference appeared first on Reality Tea.

Reality Tea by Joel Lefevre

2025 Was David Lynch

The filmmaker, who died in January, showed us what our world was becoming, and how we should respond, Jessica Winter writes.

The New Yorker by Jessica Winter

Deja vu? Trump accused of economic denial, physical decline...

Deja vu? Trump accused of economic denial, physical decline... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Leans into isolation as challenges mount at home... Takes first step to seize DC public golf courses... SURVEY: 2025 Was A '…

Yahoo Entertainment by Aurélia END

All Trump Wants for Christmas is a “Triumphal Arc”

At a White House Christmas reception on Sunday, President Donald Trump made clear what he wants from Santa this year. “We’re building an arc, like the Arc de Triomphe,” he said during a rambling speech, after spending 10 minutes talking about golf. “And we’re…

The New Republic by Rachel Kahn

Links 12/14/2025

Our strategic daily links: Mechanical bird, drunken raccoon, pirates of the Caribbean, self-parking car, Africa's resources, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched excess

Nakedcapitalism.com by Haig Hovaness

Trump Attacks Reporter Asking About Soaring Health Ins Costs

Donald Trump could not be more out of touch. He just demolished the East Wing of the White House to build a $350 million, grotesquely gaudy golden ballroom. Every day, there seems to be more gold gilt on what’s left of the White House. And, of course, in less…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Did Karoline Leavitt Help Sic ICE On Her Nephew’s Mother?

It sure looks like Karoline Leavitt had something to do with the ICE arrest and detention of Bruna-Caroline Ferreira, the Brazilian-born DACA recipient who is the mother of a child with the Trump press secretary’s brother. Leavitt is also the child’s godmothe…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Mike’s Blog Round-Up

On this day in 1990, Captain America burst onto the big screen...well, VHS...and flopped. If all you've ever known about Marvel superheroes is from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) which began with the release of Iron Man on May 2, 2008 (and, face it, Wiki…

Crooksandliars.com by driftglass

WATCH: A look back at Rob Reiner's life and career

As an actor and a film director, Rob Reiner was among the most admired figures in Hollywood, both for his personal warmth and for his brilliant career in entertainment.

ABC News by ABC News

Truly Unhinged: Trump Suggests Rob Reiner Had It Coming For Criticizing Him

When Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were murdered Sunday evening—allegedly by their son, who was arrested—you might (had you been living in another time with a different President) have expected the President of the United Stat…

Techdirt by Mike Masnick

Donald Trump Slams Rob Reiner Following His Tragic Death

Many tributes have poured in following the loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, mourning their passing by sharing condolences and fond memories ... but President Donald Trump took a whole other approach. POTUS took to Truth Social to politicize…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Brian Glenn are getting married

NEW YORK — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is engaged to Right Side Broadcasting Network personality Brian Glenn. The pair announced their impending...

New York Daily News by Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News

Everything is a mockumentary now, thanks to Rob Reiner

Between the emerging details surrounding the gruesome deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, and the inflammatory remarks made in response by President Donald Trump, it’s been hard to sit and reflect on the legacy Reiner left behind as a fil…

Vox by Kyndall Cunningham

Donald Trump Jr. Is Engaged to Socialite Bettina Anderson

Congratulations are in order for the Trump family -- Donald Trump Jr. is engaged! The eldest son of Donald Trump popped the question to his girlfriend of over a year Bettina Anderson, which they announced at a recent White House gathering with the…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Mama Swift Is the Mastermind

In the latest episodes of the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour documentary, Andrea Swift reveals she was the one who got Taylor to connect with Travis Kelce after learning he loves his mom.

Jezebel by Claire Guinan

Aidy Bryant Returns To ‘SNL’ To Send Off Bowen Yang With Some New Trends

Aidy Bryant returned to Saturday Night Live, more than three years after leaving. Bryant returned to Studio 8H for the first time since she departed the show in May 2022. Bryant was there to help given Bowen Yang a send-off, bringing back their classic Trend …

Deadline by Peterdeadline

Links 12/21/2025

Our strategic daily links: egg decorating, roving black hole, Venezuelan oil, Chinese robots, India's economy, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched ex…

Nakedcapitalism.com by Haig Hovaness

My 18 favorite Android apps of 2025

I used plenty of apps this year, but which were the best of the best? These are my favorite Android apps from 2025.

Android Authority by Andy Walker

The 10 Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2025

AI slop infected more games, cool stuff was canned, people lost their jobs, and other horrible video game news from 2025 The post The 10 Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku by Zack Zwiezen

Cognitive Decline? These Were Trump’s 11 Most Senile Moments This Year

For the last year, the nation has witnessed President Trump’s rapid physical and mental decline. The 79-year-old president has repeatedly lost track of his thoughts, his whereabouts, and even his grasp on the English language.The New Republic’s breaking news …

The New Republic by The New Republic Staff

Links 12/24/2025

Our festive daily links, including Epstein documents psyops, US food safety breakdown, Donald's deadly sins, and canine autarky.

Nakedcapitalism.com by Conor Gallagher

WATCH: National Guard giving back this holiday season

It's been a rough year for National Guard service members, but that hasn't stopped them from giving back, carrying presents through the streets of Washington, D.C. to some very deserving children.

ABC News by ABC News

Who Is JD Vance? (No, Seriously. Who Is He?)

At the Turning Point USA conference at the University of Mississippi in October, an audience member asked Vice President JD Vance about the tension between his interracial, interfaith marriage with Usha, the daughter of Indian immigrants, and his beliefs that…

The New Republic by Monica Potts

2025 Crookie Award: Word/Acronym Of The Year Is 'FAFO'

Merriam-Webster may think the word of the year is slop, but we at Crooks and Liars disagree wholeheartedly. We think the word of the year should be FAFO (F*ck Around and Find Out), because WOW are there a lot of examples. First up: Education Cuts Next Trump g…

Crooksandliars.com by Red Painter

Jesse Watters Wins Our Bad Guy Crookie For Schmuck Of The Year

Jesse Watters is one of the most obnoxious regulars on Fox not "news," which is not an easy accomplishment given the competition. Watters, who got his start as an ambush "reporter" back in the day for Bill O'Reilly now hosts his own show in O'Reilly's old slo…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

Jimmy Kimmel Hits "King" Trump, Late-Night Fight in Channel 4 Speech

This year, Channel 4 in the U.K. turned over its annual Alternative Christmas Message to none other than ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who found himself in the political spotlight this year more than you would expect a late-night host to be and in ways th…

Bleeding Cool News by Ray Flook

The Rookie, The Vampire Lestat, Lady Gaga & More: BCTV Daily Dispatch

Welcome back, folks! With My Chemical Romance setting the perfect tone with "Sing" (BCTV DD's unofficial "official" theme), we've got your latest edition of BCTV Daily Dispatch! Here's where we look back at what we've been doing for the past 24 hours that you…

Bleeding Cool News by Ray Flook

10 Friday AM Reads

My Boxing Day morning reads: • Playing Santa Does Strange Things to a Man. What It Did to Bob Rutan Was Even Stranger. Bob Rutan is legendary among the tight-knit fraternity of Macy’s Santa Clauses. Like many of these men, playing Santa changed Bob. Profoundl…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Trump Spent This Christmas Having His Most Deranged Meltdown Yet

What’s Grandpa Trump’s version of telling stories by the fire on Christmas? It seems to be unleashing a flurry of more than 100 posts on Truth Social lying, complaining, and congratulating himself. In the early hours of Thursday, Trump published a torrent of …

The New Republic by Edith Olmsted

Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Tank Like Never Before Thanks to Trump

The reviews of Donald Trump’s takeover of Kennedy Center Honors are in, and it’s official: The president shouldn’t quit his day job just yet. Trump had asked his fans Tuesday to let him know what they made of his stint as “Master of Ceremonies” for the yearly…

The New Republic by Edith Olmsted

Republican Lawmaker Brags About Beating Up Santa in Weird Photos

Indiana Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten celebrated Christmas by posting AI-generated images of himself violently attacking Santa Claus in front of the Indiana Statehouse. “When you find out the North Pole is trying to bring more bureaucratic overrea…

The New Republic by Malcolm Ferguson

Why Is Wonder Woman Like This?

Between 'Wonder Woman 1984' and her game getting canned, the 2020s haven't been Diana's decade. Maybe that'll change with the 2030s?

Gizmodo.com by Justin Carter

Trump And RFK Jr Are About To Make Nursing Homes A Lot Worse

I can't think of any part of our lives that Donald Trump hasn't screwed up or screwed with. One of his many wholly unqualified picks is Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who lacks a scientific or medical background and has a history of promoting anti-va…

Crooksandliars.com by Conover Kennard

The Rip in The Daily LITG, for the 27th of December, 2025

The Rip was the most-read story on Bleeding Cool yesterday. Lying In The Gutters is the daily runaround for the most-read stories the day before, as well as over the past seven years. Founded over sixteen years ago and steeped in a history of comic book indus…

Bleeding Cool News by Rich Johnston

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Expecting Baby No. 2

Karoline Leavitt is expecting her second child. The 28-year-old White House press secretary shared that she and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 60, are expecting a daughter in May 2026. Keep reading to find out more… “The greatest Christmas gift we could ever a…

Just Jared by Just Jared

WATCH: Medical pioneer goes viral at 93

An online video has gone viral showing 93-year-old Dr. Marshall Lindheimer, who has dementia, hearing about his groundbreaking research to treat and diagnose the pregnancy condition of preeclampsia.

ABC News by ABC News

WILL WE EVER KNOW?

The president's hands are back in the spotlight after Christmas appearances, with photos showing bruising on his right hand and a new 'hole' with discoloration on his left hand

Themirror.com by Hannah Broughton, Myriam Toua

Trump Toasts the New Year With Race-Baiting Rant

New Year’s celebrations are historically a time for positivity and goodwill, but not for Donald Trump, who rang in 2026 by toasting his Mar-a-Lago guests...

Daily Beast by The Daily Beast

10 Friday Monday AM Reads

52 things I learned in 2025: This year I stopped being a consultant, started a tiny company, sold hundreds of little modular synths…   https://medium.com/@tomwhitwell/52-things-i-learned-in-2025-edeca7e3fdd8 See also 52 things I learned in 2025 The news (to m…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Trump is planning to revamp the ‘president’s golf course’

President Donald Trump has spent much of his two-week vacation in Florida golfing. But when he gets back to the White House, there’s a military golf course that he’s never played that he’s eyeing for a major construction project. Long a favored getaway for…

Associated Press by Associated Press

Trump Keeps Posting About Dead Birds After Story on His Rapid Decline

Just one day after a bombshell Wall Street Journal story on the president’s growing signs of aging, Donald Trump went on a bizarre posting spree about dead birds and wind turbines.Throughout Friday, Trump posted several different photos on Truth Social of dea…

The New Republic by Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani

Trump Throws a Fit After WSJ Publishes Story on His Decrepit Health

A damning new report on Donald Trump’s health has stirred the American public, and even roused the president himself.Practically nothing irks Trump more than stories about his age and his natural deterioration. But a Wall Street Journal article published Thur…

The New Republic by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Trump Rings In New Year With Threats of War and George Clooney Feud

President Donald Trump has rung in 2026 by threatening war on two fronts—and picking a bizarre fight with American actor George Clooney and his wife Amal.Trump on New Year’s Eve trashed the actor’s decision to leave the United States and obtain French citizen…

The New Republic by Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Partying at Mar-a-Lago with the New MAGA Media Stars: While major news outlets obsessed over the anticipated release of the Epstein files, Trump-friendly news influence…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

President Trump and Elon Musk Attend Dinner Together at Mar-a-Lago

President Trump and Elon Musk have repaired their broken relationship ... the two giants were seen together at a Saturday night dinner in Mar-a-Lago. Video surfaced on X showing Trump walking through a crowd of people in his Palm Beach, Florida,…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Microsoft is closing its employee library and cutting back on subscriptions

Microsoft's library of books is so heavy that it once caused a campus building to sink, according to an unproven legend among employees. Now those physical books, journals, and reports, and many of Microsoft's digital subscriptions to leading US newspapers, a…

The Verge by Tom Warren

Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge

TMZ's video of a Ford worker calling Trump a "pedophile protector" and Trump's reaction made big news, and Kiefer Sutherland may wanna try Waymo. So we gotta ask ...

TMZ by TMZ Staff

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Is This Billionaire a Financial Genius or a Fraudster? Michael Saylor’s financial alchemy thrust an ordinary software company, Strategy, into the center of the crypto f…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

WATCH: Mom's heartbreak fuels serving the homeless

Shirley Raines, the founder of the nonprofit Beauty 2 the Streetz, has spent nearly a decade helping people facing hunger and homelessness by offering food and supplies with a message of dignity.

ABC News by ABC News

Don Lemon Tells Nicki Minaj to 'Sit the F*** Down' After Gay Diss

Don Lemon is going off on Nicki Minaj! The former CNN news anchor stopped by "TMZ Live" and unloaded on the rapper, telling her to "sit the f*** down" ... and while she's at it -- "get a life and grow some brains." As you know ... Nicki bashed Don…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Barron Trump Saves Woman Getting Brutally Beaten By Ex-Boyfriend

It's Barron Trump to the rescue! That's right ... President Trump's son saved a woman who was getting savagely beaten by her ex-boyfriend in London, England. Here's the scoop ... Barron received a FaceTime call from the woman whose ex, Matvei…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Apple CEO Tim Cook Visited White House for 'Melania' Documentary Screening

Apple CEO Tim Cook visited President Donald Trump at the White House over the weekend to attend the premier of "Melania," a documentary that's set to be released in the near future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, several tech CEOs attended the sc…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Melania Had Herself a Movie Night!

Hours after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents, Erika Kirk, Tim Cook, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Tony Robbins joined Melania at the White House to watch her new documentary. Fun!

Jezebel by Danielle Han

Transcript: Zach Buchwald, Russell Investments CEO and Chairman

The transcript from this week’s MiB: Zach Buchwald, Russell Investments CEO and Chairman, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcast…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Josh Shapiro Takes a Gamble on His Faith

The presidential contender’s memoir presents his Jewishness as a unifying force—and in this morally fraught moment, it might just work.

The Atlantic by Gal Beckerman

Donald Trump, Demolition Man

If his East Wing project stalls out, that will serve as a potent metaphor for his presidency.

The Atlantic by David A. Graham

Melania Trump Movie Posters Defaced With Hitler 'Stache Across L.A.

Ads for Melania Trump's documentary "Melania" have been getting a lot of attention in L.A. ... but not in a good way. The city's public transit agency has reported a huge rise in vandalism on buses and at stops featuring the First Lady's face.…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Melania documentary creators say its big price tag wasn’t bribery

The makers of Amazon's Melania documentary have defended its exorbitant cost following accusations of bribery to appease the Trump empire. Amazon paid $40 million to Melania Trump's production company for the film rights and another $35 million for marketing …

The Verge by Jess Weatherbed

10 Friday AM Reads

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • The average 50-something American is now worth $1.4 million: Want to get rich? Get old. That’s what the data tells us about net worth in America. The average 50-something American has a net worth of $1.4 million, acco…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Bari Weiss Pauses Her Pathetic Podcast To Focus Full Time On Ruining CBS

If you’ve been napping, Trump-allied billionaire Larry Ellison and his nepobaby son David hired an unqualified troll named Bari Weiss to “run” CBS News. And by “run” CBS news, I mean destroy what little journalism was left at the media giant and create an alt…

Techdirt by Karl Bode

Melania Is a Horror Movie

The first lady is trapped, and she doesn’t seem to know it.

The Atlantic by Alexandra Petri

Launchpad for lifestyle empire...

Inside the highly unorthodox road to theaters for the lightning rod project as the director opens up about his involvement ("I didn’t do this to get me back into Hollywood") and Trump signals her lifestyle mogul ambitions.

Hollywood Reporter by Benjamin Svetkey

“Melania” Is as Vacuous as Its Subject

The bloated Amazon movie about first lady Melania Trump reveals next to nothing about its subject other than her complicity. The post “Melania” Is as Vacuous as Its Subject appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Katherine Krueger

Welcome to Trumpistan

​A preening and vindictive strongman at the top, living in gilded opulence, and surrounded by generals and business cronies. Is this what a junta looks like?​

Vanity Fair by Graydon Carter

Other first ladies had cash grabs. Melania tops them all.

Many Americans are facing severe economic hardship. But not the incoming president and first lady of the United States. In fact, the incumbent first lady has just accepted a media deal that will pay her at least seven times the income of the average American …

Vox by Alyssa Rosenberg

Turns Out They Didn’t Really Want You To Bring Your Whole Self To Work

For years, we watched Silicon Valley executives perform elaborate corporate theater about “values” and “belonging” and “bringing your whole self to work.” If you were skeptical that any of that was real, well, congrats. Aaron Zamost, a longtime tech communica…

Techdirt by Mike Masnick

Architects' designs for Donald J Trump Airport

In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly we ask: does Donald Trump approve of modernist buildings if they have his name on them? And are we living through an era of "gentleism"? In this week's podcast, we discuss architects' proposals for an overhaul of Eero Sa…

Dezeen by Dezeen staff

The Meaning of Melania

The most interesting part of the first lady’s film is what it leaves out.

The Atlantic by Hanna Rosin

Trump brands skier a 'loser'...

Trump brands skier a 'loser'... (Third column, 14th story, link) Related stories:Olympic athletes' medals breaking during celebrations... Medal Count...

Yahoo Entertainment by By Karolos Grohmann and Lisa Richwine

Vir Das, India’s Premier Standup Comedian, To Launch U.S. Tour This Month

EXCLUSIVE: International Emmy Award winner Vir Das, India’s top standup comic, is about to embark on a U.S. and international tour. His Hey Stranger tour kicks off February 27 at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago and includes stops in Washington DC, Boston, Dall…

Deadline by Matthew Carey

Carrie Prejean Boller Is Not Going Quietly

The former beauty queen, dismissed from Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, says that it’s “anti-Christian” to accuse her of anti-Semitism.

The Atlantic by Yair Rosenberg

Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to 'take down' Pope Francis...

Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take down” the pontiff, according to newly released files from the…

CNN by Christopher Lamb

Where Trump Went Wrong in His Quest for the Nobel Peace Prize

In exclusive interviews, Norway's prime minister and the head of the Nobel Institute tell Isaac Stanley-Beckett and Simon Shuster how they handled the president's pressure campaign.

The Atlantic by Isaac Stanley-Becker, Simon Shuster

Trump Celebrates President’s Day by Declaring Himself “the Hunter”

Donald Trump’s White House is posting about President’s Day in the creepiest way possible.In honor of the holiday, the White House Monday posted a menacing picture of Trump accompanied by the quote: “I was the hunted, and now I’m the hunter.”That particular c…

The New Republic by Edith Olmsted

Trump Appoints CDC Critic as Temporary Agency Head

Jay Bhattacharya has been tapped to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—after spending years criticizing its pandemic response. Bhattacharya will continue his role as the director of National Institutes of Health, as well as lead the CDC on an …

The New Republic by Edith Olmsted

Everything you need to know about Trump's White House plans

Four months after the demolition of the East Wing, US president Donald Trump has continued his plans to build a ballroom at the White House. We explain everything you need to know about the controversial architectural project. Read more

Dezeen by Ben Dreith

What's On Trump's Face?

During a speech in Rome, Georgia, on Thursday, Trump's new orange dye job was so caustic that it reflected light in a way that made his face look like a weird mirror. Bright, shiny face, Trump. This is a new look. Open thread. read more

Crooksandliars.com by John Amato

US Women's Hockey Team Declines Invite...

US Women's Hockey Team Declines Invite... (First column, 11th story, link) Related stories:STATE OF THE UNION: Most say worse off... Historic Turnaround? Here Are Facts... Xi gains upper hand as trade war plunged into chaos... Trump O…

Newsweek by Gabe Whisnant

The Real State of the Union: Millions of Americans Are Just Disgusted

This Tuesday night, America will bear witness to Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second term. I know—the mere thought of it rots a little piece of our souls that we’re never getting back. At least you can skip it; I have to watch it. Wh…

The New Republic by Michael Tomasky

Team USA Men's Hockey Parties in Miami After Olympic Gold Win in Milan

Team USA’s men’s hockey team took a spin through Miami on their own personal victory lap Monday night after clinching the gold at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Check out the clip -- the gold medalists were thrilled to party at…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

The Degraded State of the Union

Presidential oratory once sought to elevate its audience, through high seriousness and artful rhetoric, but also by being high-minded and fair.

The Atlantic by Eliot A. Cohen

Mamdani charms Trump (again)

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: So far, so good for New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s de…

Vox by Cameron Peters

Donald Trump Dances At Fundraiser Just Before Iran Airstrikes

President Donald Trump authorized a major attack on Iran Saturday, reportedly leaving hundreds dead and even more injured ... but first, he had to dance. In videos going viral online, Trump is seen dancing during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago to "God…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Hubris Without Idealism

Donald Trump has embraced a warped version of the neoconservatism he once derided.

The Atlantic by George Packer

Barry Blitt’s “War-a-Lago”

Françoise Mouly speaks with the artist Barry Blitt about his cover for the March 16, 2026, issue of The New Yorker.

The New Yorker by Françoise Mouly

‘Melania’ Sets Streaming Release Date At Prime Video

Amazon MGM Studios’ Melania will begin streaming on Prime Video on March 9, following its January 30 theatrical release. The documentary from director Brett Ratner, which featured “behind-the-scenes access to the first lady during the critical weeks before th…

Deadline by Denise Petski

Fox Hosts 'Shocked' Trump Got A Pink Soccer Jersey From MLS Champs

Donald Trump's favorite Fox News morning show hosts were flummoxed that the MLS soccer champions Inter Milan gave Trump a pink T-shirt, which derides masculinity in their minds. I'm only surprised they didn't claim it was a conspiracy by Messi to make Trump l…

Crooksandliars.com by John Amato

PARTY PHOTOS NYC...

PARTY PHOTOS NYC... (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Rupert Murdoch celebrates 95th birthday!

Breakermedia.com by Lachlan Cartwright

Pam Bondi Quietly Moved to U.S. Military Base After Threats

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was quietly moved to a Washington D.C. military base after receiving threats from drug cartels and people pissed about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to the New York Times. Bondi was spirited out…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Cabinet 'scared to take them off'...

Cabinet 'scared to take them off'... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Rubio Mocked for Oversized Shoes After Trump Gifts Footwear...

Themirror.com by Somaiyah Hafeez, Jack Hobbs

Jill Biden’s Memoir ‘View From The East Wing’ To Be Published In June

Former First Lady Jill Biden will publish her memoir, View from the East Wing, on June 2, in which she she will give her reflections on her husband Joe Biden’s decision, after much pressure, to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Gallery Books, a divisi…

Deadline by Ted Johnson

The Jolene Doctrine

General Stanley McChrystal’s analysis of Donald Trump, courtesy of Dolly Parton

The Atlantic by Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Since Dobbs

Brianna knew her husband would claim the pregnancy was an act of God. Their marriage was falling apart. She was fed up with his infidelity and with managing their kids and home on her own. The couple had recently separated when she realized her period was lat…

The New York Review of Books by Amy Littlefield

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I'm Not a Political Person'

In an interview with Good Morning America's Michael Strahan this week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said he is "not a political person." Strahan said Cook has been criticized over his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. He noted that Cook attended Tru…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

An Elegy for the Kennedy Center

A Washington, D.C., native says goodbye to the arts complex before Trump’s wrecking crew goes to work on it. Alex Ross writes.

The New Yorker by Alex Ross

Possessing the Painful Parts

Tyriek White’s We Are a Haunting traces the lives of Black Brooklynites dealing with the porous boundaries between the past and the present as they forge lives amid the detritus that others have discarded.

The New York Review of Books by Omari Weekes

U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin

The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president, clears the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production on the coin, whose size and denomination are still under discussion.

NPR by The Associated Press

Barron Trump Turns 20 Today

Barron William Trump has been the most deliberately shielded member of the Trump family from public scrutiny his entire life. He’s 12 years younger than his closest half-sibling, Tiffany, and grew up functionally as an only child.

Thoughtcatalog.com by January Nelson

FEMA Official Claims He Was Teleported To Waffle House

And the craziest thing about this is that Gregg Phillips is not the craziest official in the Trump administration. Not even close. Source: CNN As millions of Americans braced for a series of brutal storms this winter, the senior official in charge of the fede…

Crooksandliars.com by Ed Scarce

Bessent: 'Have A Little Empathy' For Poor Donald Trump

Of all the people I will never have empathy for, Donald Trump is at the top of the food chain. A decorated veteran and man who served his country faithfully for his entire life has died, and this is how Donald decided to react. Credit: Screenshot Yeah, p…

Crooksandliars.com by Karoli Kuns

Trump Names Our Greatest Threat After Iran 'Death': Americans

Truly heartwarming to see the regime that oppressed millions for decades finally 'die'—just in time for President Slurry McDementia to pivot to the real existential threat: people who disagree with him politically. Priorities, folks. Of course, Trump took to …

Crooksandliars.com by Conover Kennard

SNL UK Cold Open Gets Love From Trump, Who Missed the Point of It

If you had a chance to check out the debut of SNL U.K. (check out our review), you know it kept with the "Saturday Night Live" Cold Open tradition of tackling big-time political issues. In this case, it was about taking on U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Ge…

Bleeding Cool News by Ray Flook

An Open Letter To Members Of The United States Congress

I think we can all agree that nobody seems to be taking the business of governing ourselves terribly seriously. I say we can all agree on this because I think we all know that Donald Trump is a deranged, narcissistic criminal. We know this. Even those of you …

Techdirt by Mike Brock

Trump Wants To Destroy Another Historic Part Of The White House

Marie Antoinette Trump seems hellbent on turning the People’s House into some gaudy monument to his narcissism. Not content with destroying the entire East Wing of the White House for the sake of his gold-plated ballroom or remodeling the Lincoln bathroom in …

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

WaPo Reporters Got An 'Epstein Island' Surprise When Phoning The WH

As The Washington Post tells it, their Style section phoned the White House to find out who designed Melania Trump’s attire when accompanying a robot during Wednesday’s Fostering the Future Together” summit at the White House. But as the WaPo phone rang the W…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Apple CEO Tim Cook Explains His Relationship With Trump

Apple's CEO Tim Cook has maintained a working relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, and he touched on that in a recent interview. Cook sat down with Esquire's Ryan D'Agostino to discuss Apple's 50th anniversary, but he was also asked about how h…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

The boring, insidious world of the womanosphere

Usha Vance has a new podcast: Storytime with the Second Lady. It's exactly what it sounds like. Each episode begins with a brief introduction, after which JD Vance's wife reads a children's story. The first three episodes were released Monday, and none is lon…

The Verge by Gaby Del Valle

Failed 'F*ckboy Island' Contestant Launches Senate Bid...

Former reality TV star Mark Moran has launched his U.S. Senate bid in Virginia, positioning himself as an independent challenger to incumbent Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and ripping both major parties.Moran, best known for appearing on the short-lived HBO Max dat…

The Daily Wire by Amanda Harding

Tiger Woods Calls Trump At Scene Of His DUI

Pretty sure the first thing most of us wouldn't do is call Donald Trump after rolling our Land Rover in the middle of the day. I wonder if Tiger wanted a pardon? Source: TMZ In the time between Tiger Woods flipping his car and being arrested for DUI, the golf…

Crooksandliars.com by Ed Scarce

Trump's Faith Advisor Mocked Ruthlessly For Gushing Over Trump'null

Trump's Faith Advisor Paula Cain-White made a fool of herself gushing over what a good church goer Trump supposedly was in his youth. Here's Cain on Trump's daughter-in-law's show this Saturday doing some Republican rehab for Trump on Easter weekend. WHITE-C…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

Easter In America 2026

Happy Easter to those who celebrate. To those who don't, Happy Sunday. I took a couple of days off completely, paying no attention to any news. I just picked up my phone to look at what I missed briefly and saw that Trump called a lid at 11:05 Saturday morni…

Crooksandliars.com by Ratt

Vance's Catholicism Book Cover Features Methodist Church

J.D. Vance has an I-Wanna-Be-President memoir coming out that he claims is his “full story” about “my personal journey and how I found my way back to faith.” He is referring to a Catholic faith. Yet the church on his book cover, which he also featured promine…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Trump Calls Biden the R-Word—Twice

President Donald Trump called former President Joe Biden “mentally retarded” twice.Speaking at a press conference Monday, Trump repeatedly threw around the slur while bragging about his relationship with Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s reclusive authoritarian lead…

The New Republic by Edith Olmsted

Trump Gives Deranged Speech on Military With Easter Bunny at His Side

President Trump used his Easter Monday speech to boast about his deadly war on Iran while flanked by the first lady and the Easter Bunny.“So today is a very special day. It’s a day where we celebrate Jesus. It’s a day where we celebrate religion,” Trump said …

The New Republic by Malcolm Ferguson

Trump’s MAGA World Cup

Though despised by the American right, soccer is a clear expression of the president’s politics.

The Atlantic by Franklin Foer

JD Vance Won’t Let Usha Go Skydiving

In a bizarre analogy about Iran enriching uranium, Vance said that while Usha “has the right to skydive,” she won’t because he doesn’t want his wife jumping out of an airplane. Wow!

Jezebel by Danielle Han

A Ye Comeback? Already?

The former Kanye West is making his bid to rejoin mainstream culture—with mixed results.

The Atlantic by Spencer Kornhaber

What’s in a name? Moderna’s “vaccine” vs. “therapy” dilemma

Is it the Department of Defense or the Department of War? The Gulf of Mexico or the Gulf of America? A vaccine—or an “individualized neoantigen treatment”? That’s the Trump-era vocabulary paradox facing Moderna, the covid-19 shot maker whose plans for next-ge…

MIT Technology Review by Antonio Regalado

Mamdani’s Approval Rating Is More Impressive Than It Looks

100 days into his mayoralty, Zohran Mamdani’s approval rating is respectable. But, Ross Barkan writes, it’s more impressive when you consider the intense opposition he has faced since rising to prominence last year.

New York Magazine by Ross Barkan

Trump Remains Locked In His Right-Wing Bubble

If you're looking for a post about Melania Trump's prepared statement on Jeffrey Epstein, just go read Emptywheel, who thinks the First Lady is afraid of Amanda Ungaro, the Brazilian ex-girlfriend of Paolo Zampolli. Zampolli is a former modeling agent and Jef…

Crooksandliars.com by Steve M.

Sam Wang, Politician-in-Training

The neuroscientist went from analyzing elections to running for Congress. But can this rookie win over New Jersey locals—and Trump voters? Gabriel Debenedetti writes.

The New Yorker by Gabriel Debenedetti

Days that Trump spends at his own properties

Trump spends a lot of time at his own hotels and golf clubs. Philip Bump has been keeping track since the first term. During this second term so far, Trump spent 170 days in office on his own prope…

Flowingdata.com by Nathan Yau

Donald Trump’s pivot to blasphemy

To celebrate the second Sunday of Easter, President Donald Trump appears to have decided that blasphemy might be the best option. Late Sunday evening, Trump posted a wordy attack of Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, saying the first American-born leader of the Ro…

Vox by Christian Paz

A Blasphemous President

Bullying won’t work against a power that has little need to curry favor.

The Atlantic by Elizabeth Bruenig

Tucker Carlson's Son Buckley Carlson Exits JD Vance Office Amid Trump Attacks

Tucker Carlson’s son is exiting the JD Vance team. Buckley Carlson has exited the Office of the Vice President amid President Donald Trump‘s personal attacks against his father. Keep reading to find out more… Buckley was working as the deputy press secretary.…

Just Jared by Just Jared

★ Another Day Has Come

If you agree that Apple itself was Jobs’s greatest product, Cook really is a product person after all.

Daringfireball.net by John Gruber

Tech leaders, Trump, and more react to Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO

Apple announced its major leadership transition yesterday, with John Ternus officially set to take over as CEO from Tim Cook later this year. Following that announcement, tech leaders (and others) have taken to social media to congratulate Cook on the new…

9to5Mac by Chance Miller

‘The Right Amount of Crazy’

In Trump’s strategy of feigning madness to get what he wants, there is no longer any border between pretense and actual irrationality.

The New York Review of Books by Fintan O’Toole

Trump Claims He Would Have Won Vietnam War—Which He Dodged

President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday it would’ve taken him just five months to end a war he refused to fight in. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Trump bragged about how quickly he ended the war in Iran—shortly after threatening to resume attacks if things do…

The New Republic by Edith Olmsted

Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a Night of Drinking

The FBI director was arrested twice in his youth for alcohol-related incidents that he said were “not representative of my usual conduct.” The post Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a Night of Drinking appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Trevor Aaronson

Harris Faulkner: Making Trump 'Uncomfortable' At WHCD 'Un-American'

As we already discussed here, crybaby Trump is planning on finally attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner this year. Still, he's not planning on sticking around long enough to hear any criticism about himself. He's planning on going on a rant attack…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

Is Melania Trump a U.S. Citizen? Her Immigration Story, Explained.

Is Melania Trump a U.S. Citizen? Where is she from, originally? How did she meet Donald Trump? Despite her memoir and movies, parts of the First Lady’s backstory are still hazy. Here’s what we know about her immigration story.

New York Magazine by Margaret Hartmann

What Trump wants out of the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Hi, readers. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump …

Vox by Cameron Peters

Trump Suggests His Own Supporters Couldn’t Pass A Cognitive Test

Grandpa Dementia was bragging about all the cognitive tests he aced again during his speech this Friday at The Villages In Florida. We've come to expect the insults lobbed at former Presidents Obama and Biden and CA Gov. Gavin Newsom, but Trump decided to ins…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

Trump Whines Medicare And Medicaid Too ‘Boring’ To Think About

Speaking to his supporters at Florida's The Villages, Donald Trump revealed he can’t be bothered with any details of the federal life-saving programs of Medicare and Medicaid. Apparently, President Purple Hands flew to The Villages with his “great” pal, Dr. M…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Barack Obama Considers His Role in the Age of Trump

The former President remains one of the most popular politicians in the country. What are his obligations to it? Peter Slevin reports on Obama’s role—and its limits.

The New Yorker by Peter Slevin

Melania Hates Trump’s Dancing Too

“She hates when I dance to what is sometimes referred to as the gay national anthem,” Trump told the crowd at a rally. What’s the problem, Melania? You got a problem with gay people? Or do you just hate your husband's dancing? (Or just your husband?)

Jezebel by Claire Guinan

Rudy Giuliani In “Critical But Stable Condition” In Florida Hospital

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in a Florida hospital in “critical but stable condition,” per reporting from The New York Times. It’s unclear what ailment led Giuliani to the hospital, nor when he was transported. His spokesman, Ted Good…

Deadline by Natalie Oganesyan

What Trump’s ballroom could cost you

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Stop me if you’ve heard this one — President Donald Tr…

Vox by Cameron Peters

Brash CNN founder Ted Turner dies

Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.

NPR by David Folkenflik

All The President’s Contractors

Antonia Hitchens writes about Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for construction projects his Administration is undertaking in Washington, D.C., to bolster his legacy.

The New Yorker by Antonia Hitchens

Not even Nixon would stoop so low

Donald Trump's graphic display in front of children in the Oval Office should be the GOP's wake-up call

Salon by Brian Karem

Well, Of Course Trump Makes Mother's Day Weekend All About Himself

How cute —Trump’s is kicking off Mother’s Day weekend by making it all about himself, just as he does with every celebration. Nothing says 'honoring moms' like pivoting in the first sentence to brag about job numbers, dunk on Bloomberg economists, Jerome Powe…

Crooksandliars.com by Conover Kennard

MAGA Pastor Claims Trump Outgods The Pope

Robert Jeffress is going to end up burning in hell right along with Trump if you believe hell exists. The MAGA Dallas pastor made an appearance on this Saturday's Fox News Live, and was asked by host Aishah Hasnie about Marco Rubio's humiliating visit with th…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

MAGA Evangelicals Bless Trump's Golden Calf

At this point, if you're a MAGA evangelical leader, you're not even a Christian. You're just another part of the cult. Source: Latin Times MAGA evangelical leaders gathered this week at Mar-a-Lago and at Trump National Doral Miami to bless and dedicate a towe…

Crooksandliars.com by Ed Scarce

Flavored vapes doomed Trump’s FDA head

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary…

Vox by Cameron Peters

Trump Doubles Down On Admission He Doesn't Think About Americans' Finances

Trump gave Fox's Bret Baier an extended interview this Friday and was asked about the statement he made this Tuesday where he told a reporter who asked him to what extent are Americans’ financial situations were potentially motivating him to make a deal with …

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

Three-Time Trump Voter Regrets His Vote, Says He 'Should Have Known Better'

A self described three-time Trump voter from Hawaii named Thomas called into C-SPAN's Washington Journal this Saturday and told host the host he's got some serious regrets about voting for Trump and should have known better. POPIELARZ: Let's go to Thomas now…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

The Newest Oldest President

Donald Trump is turning 80. But will he face the scrutiny that Joe Biden did?

The Atlantic by Jonathan Lemire

How Trump plans to build his arch

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s hand-picked arts commission i…

Vox by Cameron Peters

Trump not committing to attending son's wedding: "not good timing for me"

President Trump will "try" to attend his son Donald Jr.'s wedding to socialite Bettina Anderson, but the timing is "not good" for him. Responding to a reporter at the White House, he pointed out that the Iran war "and other things" are already on the schedule…

Boing Boing by Rob Beschizza

"Arc de Trump" design approved for Washington DC

A monumental triumphal arch with a neoclassical structure devised by Atlanta-based studio Harrison Design has been approved for Washington DC, USA, by the Commission of Fine Arts. The US Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), which reviews projects in the capital cit…

Dezeen by Ben Dreith

Meet John Fetterman's Latest Mentor

A New York magazine story published this morning tells us about David "Dovi" Safier, a Long Island-born resident of East Jersusalem who has become a near-constant companion to Senator John Fetterman, despite the fact that he has no official position that woul…

Crooksandliars.com by Steve M.

Tim Cook marks Memorial Day with annual tribute post

Apple CEO Tim Cook has published his annual Memorial Day tribute on X, continuing a long-running tradition of recognizing U.S. service members on national remembrance holidays. Read his message below. more…

9to5Mac by Marcus Mendes

For Trump, Even 13 Dead US Soldiers Are About Trump

Former Rep. Joe Walsh and I had a great convo on this edition of Tequila Talk! We began with how Trump got a “kick out of” 13 dead U.S. soldiers in Iran, because of how he looks. We weren't surprised, yet still sickened. Those 13 soldiers died in a war with n…

Crooksandliars.com by Cliff Schecter

TRUMP HEALTH MYSTERY

Donald Trump built his 2024 campaign on questions about Joe Biden's health. Now, as he approaches his 80th birthday, he faces scrutiny of his own.

MS Now by Akayla Gardner, Emily Hung

WHAT HAS HE DONE TO THE WHITE HOUSE NOW?!

WHAT HAS HE DONE TO THE WHITE HOUSE NOW?! (First column, 4th story, link) Related stories:UFC Fight Venue Takes Shape... WRONG SHADE OF BLUE FOR REFLECTING POOL? Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

Irishstar.com by Joshua Mbu

Jensen Huang joins the Tsinghua University advisory board chaired by Tim Cook

The Nvidia CEO accepts a seat on Tsinghua’s School of Economics and Management board alongside Musk, Dell, Nadella, Zuckerberg, Dimon and Fink, days after travelling to China with Trump. Jensen Huang has accepted an invitation to join the advisory board of Ts…

The Next Web by Ana-Maria Stanciuc

The Good Liars tried selling Trump bibles and got no takers

If you're not caught up on Trump's God Bless the USA Bible, let me give you a quick rundown: it's a King James Bible with the Bill of Rights and the lyrics to a Lee Greenwood song stuck in the middle. — Read the rest The post The Good Liars tried selling Tru…

Boing Boing by Grant St. Clair

Here's the $250 bank note with Trump's mugshot on it

Introducing a forthcoming hypothetical $250 bill featuring President Trump's mugshot, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seemed unable to suppress a faint air of amused dégoût — though it might be argued this is simply his customary manner of addressing other h…

Boing Boing by Rob Beschizza

The King of Queens

President Trump loves “handsome” men, especially the muscular ones.

The Atlantic by Ashley Parker

Why Trump is hosting a UFC fight for his birthday

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championshi…

Vox by Cameron Peters

Vance: 'You Can't Boo Me. I'm The Vice-President'

The Air Force Academy pulled the short straw this year and got stuck with J Dvian Vance as their commencement speaker. As he was giving his speech, he tried to make a funny: “You know, this is the only commencement speech that I’m giving this year, and so I’v…

Crooksandliars.com by Chris capper Liebenthal

Trump's watch comes with a hilarious typo

A Rhode Island Trump supporter bought his wife a $640 pink Trump-branded watch, expecting "the integrity of the President of the United States." He got RUMP. Tim Petit, from Middletown, Rhode Island, treated his wife Melanie to a $640 pink limited-edition Tr…

Boing Boing by Jason Weisberger

A deleted recording blows up Melania's Epstein story

A former model with a messy history around Trumpworld and Jeffrey Epstein has made a new, disputed claim about how Melania Trump met Donald Trump. Just about the only people claiming Epstein didn't introduce the two odious pairs are the pair themselves. — Rea…

Boing Boing by Jason Weisberger

Hope, Change, Troll

Spencer Pratt, the reality star people love to hate-watch, is running for office—and betting that infamy can be political currency.

The Atlantic by Louis Staples

Don’t Build the Arch

Trump’s colossal monument would mar Washington’s skyline and disrupt one of its most sacred spaces.

The Atlantic by Sebastian Smee

The First 18 Months

A Cabinet meeting with my son, who is exactly as old as the current administration

The Atlantic by Alexandra Petri

Should you move to Argentina? (from my email)

My name is Josh Neuman, and I’m writing from Buenos Aires, Argentina where Peter Thiel’s move is all over the news here. He lives in [redacted], only a xx minute drive from my own apartment in Recoleta. I want to pitch a piece…arguing that Thiel is right to b…

Marginalrevolution.com by Tyler Cowen

The Innocents Abroad

“One of my guiding principles as a white American writing about the US is that it’s important to include yourself in your analysis, to acknowledge your own complicity or at least involvement in the country’s history or power.”

The New York Review of Books by Suzy Hansen, Dahlia Krutkovich

WATCH: KAT's touching tribute to his late mother

After playing a key role in the Knicks' thrilling Game 2 Finals win, Karl-Anthony Towns reflects on his late mother and the strength he derives from her memory.

Abcnews.com by ABC News

Obama Writes His Own Story

The new Obama Presidential Center, in Chicago, is inspiring—and departs from other presidential libraries in a crucial, and risky, way.

The Atlantic by Kelsey Ables

Will Trump ruin America’s birthday?

President Donald Trump has big plans for America’s 250th birthday celebration, which gets underway this month. Some are anodyne: a state fair on the National Mall, for example, and what will reportedly be a record-breaking fireworks display.  Others, though, …

Vox by Kelli Wessinger, Noel King

Melania Trump, noted independence expert, explains success

Melania Trump, who married into the dirtiest, most scandal-slimed money pile she could find herself photographed rolling in, would like everyone to know success is really about independence. Speaking about "Fostering the Future Accounts," Melania said, "Succ…

Boing Boing by Jason Weisberger

Spencer Pratt Breaks Silence On L.A. Mayor’s Race Loss

Spencer Pratt’s near deafening silence over being shut out of the runoff race to be Los Angeles’ Mayor has come to an end, sorta. Three days after counted ballots in the bids between The Hills self-declared villain and Councilmember Nithya Raman to secure the…

Deadline by Dominic Patten

The world’s first trillionaire is a killer

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO will probably make him the richest person to ever walk the planet. And while his mountain of horrible personal conduct could fill multiple books, one fact in particular stands out: A year ago, Musk's actions directly led to the deaths o…

The Verge by TC. Sottek

Leaving Mozilla

> On burn-out and bull-headedness

Unitedheroes.net

Planet UFC

For decades it has been White House tradition to invite Ireland’s prime minister, the Taoiseach, to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a ceremonial exchange of a bowl of shamrocks, symbolizing Irish-American friendship. But two months into Donald Trump’s retu…

The New York Review of Books by Nic Johnson

Donald Trump’s Name Torn Off the Kennedy Center

The removal of the current president's name signals the end of a saga that began in early 2025. Donald Trump’s Name Torn Off the Kennedy Center Travis Bland

Consequence.net by Travis Bland

From 'Human Cockfighting' to White House Lawn...

From 'Human Cockfighting' to White House Lawn... (First column, 6th story, link) Related stories:UFC fight night risks landing with thud... Fighters paid in Trump company crypto... FEARS: 'Extreme' insect swarms... Washout?

Notus.org by Roman Stubbs

Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs Trump’s Epstein Birthday Card For POTUS’s 80th

For Donald Trump’s milestone 80th birthday, all Jimmy Kimmel wants is the release of the Epstein files. On Sunday, the comedian wished the POTUS a happy birthday, sharing a spoof of Trump’s infamous card to Jeffrey Epstein, replacing the drawing of the naked …

Deadline by Glenn Garner

Sen. Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital, spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the former senate majority leader, was hospitalized on Sunday, according to his spokesperson.“Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning,” spokesperson David Popp said in a statement.

NBC News by Alexandra Marquez, Frank Thorp V

Happy birthday to the Trump phone

From the day it was announced, on June 16th, 2025, the Trump phone sounded ridiculous. The T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), as it was officially called, was a combination of contradictory specs, product images that were clearly not photographs of a real phone, a…

The Verge by Dominic Preston

WATCH: Inside Trump's UFC fight on the South Lawn

The Ultimate Fighting Championship match kicked off Sunday on the grounds of the White House, with the mixed martial arts fight series taking place on the South Lawn under a full-scale UFC Octagon.

Abcnews.com by ABC News

US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show

Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.

BBC News by Paul Battison

Trump Arch in D.C. to be tremendously large and golden

When President Trump first showed reporters a model of the proposed United States Triumphal Arch, CBS News's Ed O'Keefe asked who it was for. "Me," said Trump. "It's going to be beautiful." The arch, formally in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, …

Boing Boing by Rob Beschizza

Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly finds her mean-girls table in prison

Raw Story, citing the Daily Mail, says Maxwell has formed a "highly secretive" group at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, where she allegedly whispers with three women she considers among the "finest and best educated" prisoners. The reported crew has a cer…

Boing Boing by Jason Weisberger

Robert Langer

The M.I.T. professor and expert on innovation on why science is worth celebrating

Scientific American by Megha Satyanarayana

The Good Liars went to Freedom 250 so the rest of us didn't have to

As I've stated, I did not watch Donald Trump's masturbatory UFC Freedom 250 fight. I spent the day kicking my heels and giggling over Bob Odenkirk returning to his most iconic character for his American anniversary celebration instead. If I have to watch a na…

Boing Boing by Grant St. Clair

New blue paint under Reflecting Pool already peeling

The lining of the Reflecting Pool at Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial was painted blue to please Trump: a no-bid $14.7m contract that went to a company that had worked on one of his swimming pools. Within days of the pool being refilled, it was full of alga…

Boing Boing by Rob Beschizza

Hunter Biden challenges Don Jr to cage fight!

Hunter Biden challenges Don Jr to cage fight! (Second column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Trump brands Howard Lutnick 'a pussy'... takes shot at wife Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

Irishstar.com by Tom Malley, Brigid Brown

Jimmy Kimmel taps Rosie O’Donnell as rotating guest host during two-month hiatus

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will take a two-month break from hosting his eponymous ABC program, tapping comedian and frequent Donald Trump foe Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts to fill in during his absence.“I hope you’re paying attention this su…

NBC News by Marlene Lenthang, Meriam Bouarrouj

The Empty Confessions of JD Vance

Vice President J.D. Vance’s memoir of religious conversion is long on hubris and short on wisdom, Sarah Jones writes.

New York Magazine by Sarah Jones

Why Trump is losing his war against algae

In addition to Iran, inflation, and the courts, President Donald Trump has been fighting a losing war against another opponent these past weeks: pond scum.  As part of his broader effort to “beautify” Washington, DC, ahead of the nation’s rapidly approaching …

Vox by Benji Jones

Can J. D. Vance Serve Both God and Donald Trump?

Paul Elie on Vice-President J. D. Vance’s new memoir, “Communion,” which is a book about his faith that leaves out the most important questions.

The New Yorker by Paul Elie

'You are all that matters to me'...

'You are all that matters to me'... (First column, 9th story, link) Related stories:Trump's glamorous aide accused of 'fueling his delusions'... Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

Irishstar.com by Ayeesha Walsh

Trump Claims Reflecting Pool Now In ‘Full Use’

The president also claimed a major renovation to one of D.C.’s public golf courses would begin in September.

Forbes by Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/

Village People Singer Victor Willis Dies at 74

Initially a backup singer, Willis became the group’s core, fronting the costumed band and co-writing “Y.M.C.A.,” “In the Navy,” and “Go West”

Pitchfork by Jazz Monroe

Victor Willis Dies: Village People Frontman Was 74

Victor Willis, the frontman of The Village People, one of Donald Trump’s favorite bands, has died aged 74. Willis died after a “short, aggressive illness,” according to The Village People’s official Facebook page. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death …

Deadline by Max Goldbart

A very Trump July 4

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Hi readers, happy Thursday! The Logoff will be off tom…

Vox by Cameron Peters

Trump planning to visit Irish Open at Doonbeg

United States President Donald Trump says he hopes to visit this year's Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort in county Clare in September.

BBC News by Richard Petrie

How Much Does Trump’s Insane July 4 Fireworks Show Cost?

The White House is trying to break a fireworks record on Saturday—but doing so will likely cost taxpayers a pretty penny.The Trump administration has not communicated how much the July 4 celebration will cost, or who is expected to foot the bill for the pyrot…

The New Republic by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Trump Wanted to Make Grossest Change Ever to White House Bathroom

Donald Trump has made enormous changes to the White House during his time in office: He’s paved over the Rose Garden, stripped the palms from the Palm Room, and most unforgivably, razed the executive estate’s East Wing.But one strange detail about Trump’s bat…

The New Republic by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

I finally got my Trump phone

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. One year on, our phones have finally arrived. 12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after I first heard about Trump Mobile's T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), I'm finally holding one…

The Verge by Dominic Preston

What I Learned from ROTC

Military experience is, sooner or later, humbling.

The Atlantic by Eliot A. Cohen

WATCH: Theodore Roosevelt's legacy

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze is at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, speaking with two of his ancestors about his legacy.

Abcnews.com by ABC News

WATCH: Dreamers and Innovators: Americans and their cars

Cars have been a unique highlight of American culture ever since the Model-T first rolled off the factory line. "Americans have always measured freedom in miles per hour," Jesse Palmer says.

Abcnews.com by ABC News

The Horrifying Lessons of 250 Years of American History

President Donald Trump is trying to whitewash America’s past. Could rebellion offer a brighter future? The post The Horrifying Lessons of 250 Years of American History appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Nick Turse

Trump Misquotes Declaration Of Independence During Speech At National Mall

As always, just imagine what the reaction in the right-wing media would be if Joe Biden had done something like this. Trump delivered a venom-filled speech this Saturday for America's 250th anniversary: President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of t…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

WATCH: Childcare sued over toddler's injuries

A childcare center in El Segundo, California, is being sued by the parents of a toddler, who allege their child fell from a height of six feet while he was playing with a staff member.

Abcnews.com by ABC News

Palm Beach airport renamed after President Trump

Palm Beach International Airport has officially been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. NBC News' Gary Grumbach reports on how the pres...

Yahoo Entertainment by NBC

The Great American State Flop

Was Donald Trump’s fair for the country’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth more funeral than party? Swing by the Washington, D.C., booth to find out. Andrew Trunsky reports.

The New Yorker by Andrew Trunsky

Did Trump say he talked to Jesus?

A screenshot authentically shows a December 2025 post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social saying that he talked to Jesus.

Snopes.com by Anna Rascouët-Paz

Trump Melts Down Over Maggie Haberman’s Tame Remarks About His Mental Health

Maggie Haberman told MS Now viewers she did not “feel equipped” to answer whether Americans should be concerned about Donald Trump’s mental acuity. She said she and her co-author, Jonathan Swan, “see what you see, which is he is 80, which is that he is clearl…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen