Quick Summary: Lowe’s Reunites With Jimmie Johnson for His Last NASCAR Cup Start
Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 Toyota Camry XSE in the 2027 Daytona 500 — this...
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Former U.S. Attorney Alina Habba lost a court bid and has now appealed.
Legal expert Kristy Greenberg calls Alina Habba “wildly unqualified” and worse than the Jets.
The appeal outcome could reshape how U.S. attorneys get approved.
Trump-appointed lawyers like Lindsey Halligan may see their cases dropped...
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says President Trump is missing in action during the government shutdown.
Senate Democrats demand talks on restoring expiring health care subsidies.
Republicans refuse to negotiate unless Democrats vote to reopen the government.
Trump redirected funds to an Argentina bailout and White House...
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Israeli prime minister orders powerful strikes after reported ceasefire violations
Gaza reports at least 94 Palestinians killed and over 344 wounded in the latest breaches
Hamas denies breaking the truce and delays handing over hostage remains
Observers say media underreports Israeli ceasefire violations amid mounting civilian crisis
Israel...
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President Trump spoke aboard a U.S. Navy carrier off the coast of Japan.
He teased future wars despite pledging to keep America out of overseas conflicts.
Retired General Barry McCaffrey called the remarks unhinged and cringeworthy.
Experts warn that mixing politics and the military can harm trust...
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President Trump demands end to the legislative filibuster.
Senator Kennedy privately urged Vice President Vance to resist.
Vance admitted votes are missing yet showed frustration.
GOP members clashed over blue slip cuts and beef imports.
Debate highlights tensions in a closed-door Senate meeting.
Inside Trump’s Push to End...
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Senator JD Vance faced tough questions over the beef imports plan.
GOP senators warned the move insults American farmers and ranchers.
Trump aims to lower beef prices and support Argentina’s new leader.
Ranchers fear job losses from sudden competition.
Beef Imports Ignite Senate Showdown
Senate Republicans erupted when Vice...
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More than 100 former FBI officials filed an amicus brief.
They argue the Comey indictment is personal revenge, not justice.
The brief urges Judge Nachmanoff to dismiss the charges.
They cite President Trump’s comments as proof of bias.
They warn that DOJ fairness rules were ignored.
Why these...
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Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s new online encyclopedia, launched after months of criticism of Wikipedia.
A report found many articles on Grokipedia nearly match Wikipedia entries word for word.
Musk said Grokipedia would be less “woke,” but it still cites the same major news outlets.
Elon Musk promised a fresh,...
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• All six members of the Kansas congressional delegation have paused their salaries during the federal shutdown.
• Lawmakers of both parties say it’s unfair to be paid while federal staffers work without wages.
• The move aims to add pressure for a bipartisan deal to reopen government services.
• The...
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A warning memo flagged a shakedown scheme during the Trump transition, but Trump ignored it.
Secret meetings on a yacht discussed picks like Matt Gaetz for top jobs.
Names like Kristi Noem and Sean Duffy faced strong pushback from some aides.
The memo urged Trump to cut...
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• The Trump administration is removing up to 12 ICE leadership chiefs.
• New chiefs may come from Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection.
• Experts warn that immigration raids will become more aggressive.
• Civil rights groups fear broader sweeps and less targeted arrests.
ICE leadership purge sparks fears of...
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Venezuela says it captured CIA-linked mercenaries plotting a false flag operation.
Caracas claims the plot launched from waters near Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad denies the allegations and asks Venezuela for proof.
The dispute follows recent US–Trinidad military exercises at sea.
Venezuela vows to defend its sovereignty against...
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Texas is the first state to sue over a possible link between Tylenol and autism.
The lawsuit claims Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue hid evidence on acetaminophen risks.
It follows guidance from former President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Major medical groups say no proven link...
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• Republicans aim to force Democrats to drop health care subsidies, critics say
• Mike Johnson admits the GOP can’t end the shutdown without help
• Democrats use the shutdown to defend Medicaid from proposed cuts
• Analyst Brian Tyler Cohen calls it a scheme to kill the Affordable Care Act
•...
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A New York jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million.
Jurors were captivated by Trump’s odd courtroom behavior.
The turning point came when Trump stormed out.
Carroll says that exit showed his guilt.
E. Jean Carroll says the key to winning her defamation case was watching Donald Trump’s...
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• A Cuban man, Roberto Mosquera, was wrongly sent to a maximum-security prison in Africa.
• U.S. officials labelled him a murderer, though he was never convicted of homicide.
• Mosquera’s family only learned he was “deported to Africa” days later.
• His daughter demands answers after the administration’s error.
Man Deported...
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A fiery social media clash erupted between Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and activist Riley Gaines.
Riley Gaines criticized Democrats at a New York rally, prompting AOC’s sharp reply.
Senator Tommy Tuberville joined the feud, defending Gaines and attacking AOC.
The incident took place during a rally for Zohran...
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Venezuelan officials say they stopped a false flag attack plot.
They blame a CIA-backed cell and Trump administration allies.
The plan targeted the USS Gravely off Venezuela’s coast.
Caracas vows to defend its sovereignty without hesitation.
Uncovering the False Flag Attack Plan
Venezuela’s foreign minister says agents linked to...
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U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw sharply criticized inaccurate statements by Trump officials.
Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem described immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia with harsh labels.
Court rules forbid government employees from commenting on evidence or cases before them.
The judge found their remarks...
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Democrats can turn Trump’s threat of election monitors into a political win.
Republicans often choose friendly election monitors to shape the narrative.
Michael Steele encourages Democrats to demand election monitors in GOP areas.
Sarah Matthews urges Democrats to spotlight Trump’s failure to govern.
Shifting focus can highlight...
