Quick Summary: Chick - Fil - a Shooting in Union Township Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured
A shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, N.J., resulted in one death and...
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CNN host Brianna Keilar interrupted Rep. Mike Haridopolos over health care costs
Haridopolos blamed Democrats for blocking cost cuts to Obamacare
Keilar pressed him on why Republicans haven't fixed rising costs in 15 years
The exchange highlights frustration over stalled health care solutions
Understanding Health Care Costs Debate
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President Trump announced new U.S. Navy vessels called Trump battleships.
He touted them as the fastest, biggest, and most powerful ever built.
Critics mocked the self-named class across social media.
Supporters celebrated the bold naval promise.
Funding, design, and timeline for Trump battleships remain unclear.
Trump Battleships Name...
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• President Trump will unveil a new class of Navy warships named Trump battleships.
• The vessels will form a “Golden Fleet” and bear his name.
• The announcement happens Monday at Mar-a-Lago with top defense officials.
• Critics warn the Trump battleship lacks real combat value against modern threats.
• Supporters...
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• Florida’s governor wants to ban foreign professors on H-1B visas at state colleges.
• Only 1.7 percent of faculty in Florida’s public schools hold H-1B visas.
• Critics say foreign professors boost research, teaching, and grants.
• DeSantis calls the move “America First,” while opponents warn of lost expertise.
• A...
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CBS News boss Bari Weiss sparked staff revolt with her call for a “fair” CECOT Debate.
Legal expert Aaron Reichlin-Melnic says the issue is settled by a unanimous Supreme Court ruling.
Critics argue the Trump administration broke due process under the Alien Enemies Act.
CBS reporters and...
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• Vice President JD Vance promised to share photos from a 90-minute workout with Navy SEALs.
• The pledge led to a flood of jokes and critiques on social media.
• Critics said the Vance workout photos felt like a publicity stunt.
• Questions arose about why he trained with SEALs...
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The Justice Department deadline for releasing Epstein documents was missed.
The law has no penalty or clear enforcement method for missing that deadline.
Legal expert Elliott Williams says nobody can force the Justice Department to act.
Congress has few realistic options to demand accountability.
The Justice Department deadline...
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The Heritage Foundation faces mass resignations from top scholars.
A scathing letter by Josh Blackman blamed leadership over antisemitism.
Judges and advocates are cutting ties with the Foundation’s constitution guide.
The Meese Center programs and book signings have been canceled.
This upheaval could change the Heritage Foundation’s...
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• A lawsuit aims to stop President Trump’s rename of the Kennedy Center.
• Representative Joyce Beatty says only Congress can change the center’s name.
• The lawsuit names Trump and his Kennedy Center board members.
• Beatty tried to speak up but was cut off during the board vote.
• The...
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• The Heritage Foundation faces a mass departure of top scholars.
• Leaders from major policy centers are moving to Advancing American Freedom.
• The think tank’s shift on trade, defense, and judicial views fueled unrest.
• Experts warn that abandoning core principles risks the Heritage Foundation’s future.
Heritage Foundation’s Internal Crisis...
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The Justice Department failed to hide the name of at least one Epstein survivor in the newly released Epstein files.
CNN anchor Erin Burnett sharply criticized the DOJ for this major oversight.
Survivor “Jane Doe” found her full name unredacted, even after alerting officials.
Lawmakers, including Rep....
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• A heated on-air argument broke out over JD Vance’s role in the MAGA movement.
• Conservative strategist Tim Parrish and progressive commentator Adam Mockler clashed fiercely.
• The fight highlighted divisions over antisemitism and extremism at a recent political convention.
• Host Abby Phillip had to step in to regain...
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• Lawmakers from both parties oppose cuts to NCAR funding.
• Eighty members of Congress signed a letter defending NCAR.
• NCAR’s research helps predict floods, fires, and storms.
• Blocking the budget bill also halts a plan to move Space Command.
• Colorado’s entire delegation, even Trump allies, stand against cuts.
The...
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• Five people died, two survived, and one remains missing after the Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston.
• The aircraft was on a specialized medical transport mission in heavy fog.
• U.S. Coast Guard, local officials, and Mexican Navy coordinate search and rescue efforts.
• A young child bound for...
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• Colorado-based Crocs has sued the Trump administration for $54 million in tariffs.
• The company argues the emergency declaration lacked a real national threat.
• The Crocs lawsuit could reshape how future trade policies work.
• Crocs has already cut back Chinese production due to rising duties.
• This move follows...
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President Trump paused all offshore wind leases.
Five East Coast projects now face work stoppages.
Together, these plans could power over 2.5 million homes.
Experts warn it will slow down energy for the AI boom.
Lawmakers hope for faster, technology-neutral permits.
Why the Offshore Wind Ban Matters
Last Monday,...
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Hans von Spakovsky and Cully Stimson resigned from the Heritage Foundation.
They were named interim heads of the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies.
Their exit follows a growing scandal over ties to extremist figures.
The Heritage Foundation’s legal arm now stands nearly empty.
Conservative commentators...
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President Donald Trump plans to recall 30 apolitical diplomats from key overseas posts.
Reassigned diplomats will make way for loyal MAGA supporters in senior roles.
Africa will lose ambassadors in Somalia, Niger, and Congo, all under Trump’s travel ban.
The move aims to uproot the “deep state”...
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JD Vance spoke at AmericaFest, the MAGA “Super Bowl” by Turning Point USA.
He did not denounce antisemitic or racist influencers like Nick Fuentes.
CNN analyst Kate Bedingfield called it a failed moral moment.
Vance has hinted at a 2028 presidential run, possibly with Marco Rubio.
Critics...
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The RealPage settlement ends the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit without fines or admissions of guilt.
Renters saw slight relief when the case was active, but now face renewed risks.
Nine states refuse to accept the RealPage settlement and keep fighting.
Experts call the RealPage settlement too weak to...
