Quick Summary: Tanner Henry's Shutout Leads Tri - Valley to 4 - 0 Victory Over Big Red
Tri-Valley defeated Steubenville Big Red 4-0, advancing to the district semifinal.
Tanner Henry's complete-game...
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Sen. Eric Schmitt emerges as a new MAGA heir with a clear strategy.
He blends nativism, oligarchism, economic populism, and anti-elitism.
Schmitt uses false claims and ignores past right-wing violence.
His vision could shape the future of the MAGA movement.
Eric Schmitt: The Rising MAGA Heir
Senator Eric Schmitt...
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• Right-wing podcaster Ingrassia withdrew his nomination for Special Counsel after heated text messages surfaced.
• Politico revealed that Ingrassia called the MLK holiday hellish and admitted a “Nazi streak.”
• His lawyer denies the texts’ authenticity, but Ingrassia still stepped back.
• Critics across the political spectrum slammed both Ingrassia...
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Actor Michael Rapaport mocked New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for eating sushi and burritos.
Menswear writer Derek Guy stepped in with carefully gathered price lists and photos.
Guy used menus to show Rapaport’s favorite restaurant costs more than Mamdani’s dinner spot.
Social media users praised Derek...
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Donald Trump wants to build a triumphal arch called the Arc de Trump in Washington.
His niece, Mary Trump, blasts the plan as selfish and shameless.
Mary urges people to focus on those enabling Trump’s moves.
She links the arch idea to a government shutdown that hurts...
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Republicans blame Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to seat Adelita Grijalva, a newly elected Democrat.
Johnson fears Grijalva might push to release hidden Jeffrey Epstein files.
His decision is drawing legal action from Arizona’s attorney general.
Polls show the GOP losing support...
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• The Wall Street Journal warned that Paul Ingrassia’s failed nomination is a stark lesson against extreme behavior
• Leaked texts showed Paul Ingrassia praising a “Nazi streak” and criticizing the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
• Four Republican senators publicly opposed Paul Ingrassia’s confirmation
• The editorial board urged President...
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• The government shutdown has no real negotiators at the table.
• Democrats demand an extension of ACA subsidies before premiums spike.
• Republicans are united to delay talks on health aid until later.
• Millions face double or triple health costs when open enrollment starts.
• No clear path to end...
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President Trump ordered demolition work to build a giant White House ballroom during a government shutdown.
Historian Anna Applebaum called the project an unnecessary luxury in hard economic times.
The new ballroom dwarfs the original 18th-century building and sparks widespread anger.
Critics say the project highlights a...
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• Former Justice Anthony Kennedy’s memoir tries to reshape his image.
• Two analysts say his biggest decision fueled today’s money-fueled politics.
• The Citizens United ruling is central to the Kennedy legacy debate.
• Critics argue Kennedy belatedly worries about threats he helped create.
• The new book “Master Plan” dives...
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Donald Trump asked the Justice Department for 230 million dollars to cover his legal fees.
He wants payment for costs tied to the dismissed Russiagate probe and other cases.
Former Rep. Charlie Dent called the request outrageous and unfair to taxpayers.
Critics warn that approving Trump’s demand...
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Rand Paul criticized President Trump’s AI meme for downplaying serious power issues.
The AI meme shows Trump piloting a jet called “King Trump.”
Paul urged Americans to focus on separation of powers, not jokes.
He also condemned strikes on alleged drug boats as lacking due process.
Rand Paul...
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• President Trump says he wants “something nice” if he’s paid for rights violations.
• Trump reportedly asked for $230 million from the Justice Department.
• He would donate the money to charity or White House restoration.
• Trump claims investigations were unfair and hurt his 2020 election chances.
• The demand...
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Major media company now sells high-priced marketing packages for the Golden Globe podcast award.
Up to 25 shows, including Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson, can buy direct access to voters.
Packages cost at least $75,000 and offer features in top entertainment outlets.
Critics say this move hands...
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Senator Thom Tillis says the timing is wrong for a new White House ballroom during a shutdown.
The project will cost $200 million, funded by private donations, say officials.
Photos show parts of the East Wing already being torn down.
The White House insists updates are routine...
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• Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing Speaker Mike Johnson.
• The lawsuit demands Speaker Johnson swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.
• Grijalva has office keys but no phone or email access.
• The suit calls the refusal unconstitutional and against case law.
• Grijalva believes the block aims to halt...
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A proposed railroad merger would create America’s largest rail company, spanning over 50,000 miles.
Experts warn it could reduce competition, hurt workers, and drive up shipping costs.
Half of shippers could face only one rail option, leading to higher rates.
Labor unions and shipping groups strongly oppose...
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Donald Trump’s energy appears low in his Ukraine peace push
A tense meeting with Zelensky highlighted his hard sell
Trump tried to swap land for peace in Ukraine
Analyst Michael Weiss sees Putin pulling Trump’s strings
Trump peace plan seems stalled and losing momentum
Trump peace plan faces...
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Former FBI counsel calls Trump the “extortionist in chief.”
Trump seeks $230 million from the Justice Department.
Experts urge independent hearings on Russia, Mar-a-Lago, and election probes.
Taxpayers could bear the cost if the demand moves forward.
Andrew Weissmann, former FBI general counsel, slammed President Donald Trump after...
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• Aceco LLC began a controversial White House demolition this week.
• The company faced a flood of negative reviews online.
• Critics cited health, ethics, and lack of approval as major concerns.
• The debate shines a light on public reaction to changes at national landmarks.
White House demolition draws fierce...
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• President Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House on Tuesday.
• Some MAGA supporters criticized the Diwali celebration as “weird” or “pagan.”
• Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival celebrating light’s victory over darkness.
• Critics urged Trump to drop advisors who backed the Diwali celebration.
• The debate...
