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Washington, D.C. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz leveled pointed criticism at former President Donald Trump during an appearance on MSNBC’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, accusing Trump of championing policies that benefit billionaires at the expense of working Americans. Appearing on the show last week, Walz said, “Billionaires are winning, the rest of us are … Read more
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt staunchly defended President Donald Trump against allegations of personal financial gain during a press briefing on Friday. Responding to questions about the president’s promotion of a meme-based cryptocurrency and planned visits to Trump-branded properties during an upcoming Middle East trip, Leavitt dismissed the concerns as unfounded. “I think it’s … Read more
In a significant development within the Trump administration, Russ Vought, a key architect of the conservative “Project 2025” agenda, has been appointed to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department aims to streamline federal operations and reduce expenditures, aligning with President Trump’s broader goals of minimizing government bureaucracy. Vought’s appointment has … Read more
The French government has categorically denied allegations circulating on social media that President Emmanuel Macron was concealing a bag of cocaine during a recent train journey to Kyiv. The rumors, originating from pro-Russian sources, falsely claim that Macron, along with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, were involved in drug use … Read more
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices in the United States by reinstating the “most-favored-nation” (MFN) pricing policy. This policy seeks to align U.S. drug prices with the lowest prices paid by other developed countries, particularly affecting Medicare Parts B and D. The MFN policy was initially … Read more
Senator Elizabeth Warren has sharply criticized the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, over what she describes as “alarming failures” in protecting sensitive national security information. In a letter co-signed with Representative Gerry Connolly, Warren expressed concerns that DOGE employees may have shared classified government information using insecure communications channels, potentially exposing … Read more
Attorney General Pam Bondi has escalated tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary following the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Dugan was charged with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest after allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal authorities. Bondi labeled Dugan’s actions as “deranged” and vowed to prosecute … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established under President Donald Trump’s administration with Elon Musk as a key advisor, has reported several significant findings related to federal inefficiencies and potential misconduct. DOGE revealed that approximately $4.7 trillion in federal payments lacked the Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), a critical tracking code. The absence … Read more
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt abruptly ended a live interview with Karoline Leavitt, then serving as national press secretary for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The interruption occurred after Leavitt criticized CNN’s upcoming debate moderators, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, alleging bias against Trump. During the interview on *CNN This Morning*, Hunt inquired about the Trump campaign’s … Read more
Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, defended the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a visit to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark, New Jersey. Baraka was detained and charged with misdemeanor trespassing while accompanying Democratic Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver to assess conditions at the Delaney … Read more
President Donald Trump dismissed Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as Librarian of Congress, nearly a year before the scheduled end of her 10-year term. Appointed in 2016 by President Barack Obama, Hayden was the first woman and the first African American to hold the role. Her tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the … Read more
Frontier Airlines has severed ties with two contracted gate agents after a video capturing their unprofessional conduct toward a passenger at Raleigh-Durham International Airport went viral, sparking widespread criticism. The incident occurred when a 45-year-old Boston-bound passenger arrived at the airport approximately 50 minutes before his flight’s departure. Unaware of Frontier’s policy requiring passengers to … Read more
President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating “Project Homecoming,” a program designed to encourage undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the United States. The initiative offers government-paid flights and a $1,000 “exit bonus” to those willing to self-deport. Migrants can utilize the Department of Homeland Security’s CBP Home app to book flights to any country, … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy this week with pointed remarks aimed at former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, questioning his qualifications and mocking his personal life during a press conference in the Oval Office. Responding to questions about ongoing air traffic control issues, Trump deflected blame and instead targeted … Read more
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at Delaney Hall, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Newark, during a protest against its recent reopening. Baraka, who is also a Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor, has been a vocal critic of the facility, citing concerns over its permitting and operation. According to … Read more
Los Angeles, CA — Camryn Kinsey, a political commentator and former Trump administration official, fainted during a live broadcast of Fox News @ Night on Thursday, May 8. The incident occurred while Kinsey was discussing former President Joe Biden’s remarks attributing Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 election loss to sexism. During her commentary, Kinsey began … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week made headlines after delivering blunt remarks on military culture and policy, signaling a dramatic shift in the Pentagon’s approach to diversity and inclusion under the Trump administration. Speaking at the Special Operations Forces Week 2025 event in Tampa, Florida, Hegseth declared that the U.S. military is … Read more
Washington, D.C. – A routine House Financial Services Committee hearing turned unexpectedly personal and contentious this week as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent corrected Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) over a disputed claim regarding their prior interactions. During the May 7 hearing, Rep. Waters asserted that she had never met Secretary Bessent, a claim he promptly challenged. … Read more
In a candid interview on ABC’s The View, former President Joe Biden addressed Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat in the 2024 presidential election, attributing her loss in part to sexist and racist attacks. Biden expressed that he was “disappointed but not surprised” by the outcome, emphasizing that Harris was highly qualified to lead the country. … Read more
The election of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, as the first American pontiff has elicited a range of responses from supporters of former President Donald Trump. President Trump publicly celebrated the historic moment, calling it a “great honor” for the United States and expressing eagerness to meet the new pope. However, … Read more
Fox News host Will Cain played a compilation video of Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and some of the viral moments that helped make her famous, although not for the best reasons. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has been a subject of media attention recently. In a CNN interview, she responded to former President Donald Trump’s comments labeling … Read more
Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, was spat on during a live interview with Newsmax in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred as Martin was discussing recent developments in his nomination process. During the broadcast, a woman approached Martin, interrupted the interview, and spat on him before walking away. Martin reacted by … Read more
Carl Sprayberry, a 32-year-old former Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, was arrested in late April as part of “Operation Lights Out,” a multi-agency human trafficking sting targeting online s-xual predators. The operation, conducted from April 24 to April 28, 2025, resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals, including Sprayberry, who was charged … Read more
Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-NH) announcement that she will not seek re-election in 2026 has introduced a significant challenge for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party as they aim to regain control of the Senate. Shaheen, 78, who has served in the Senate since 2009 and was previously the first woman elected as … Read more
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has candidly shared that she is undergoing therapy to support her transition into a new phase of life. In a recent appearance on Jay Shetty’s *On Purpose* podcast, Obama discussed her journey of self-discovery following decades of public service and family responsibilities. “At this phase of my life, I’m in … Read more
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has publicly stated that individuals facing deportation from the United States, including those residing in the country illegally, are entitled to due process. In a recent interview on CNN’s The Arena, Lankford emphasized the necessity of providing individuals the opportunity to present their case before removal. During the interview, host Kasie … Read more
VATICAN CITY — In a landmark moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election on May 8, 2025, marks the first time an American has ascended to the papacy. The announcement came after white smoke billowed … Read more