Quick Summary: Robinson Faces Trial as New Evidence Links Him to Kirks Murder
On July 7, investigators presented video evidence mapping Robinson’s movements around campus.
By July 9, Twiggs’s interview revealed...
Key Takeaways
• After President Trump called Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie a “lowlife” on Christmas, Massie shared the post and saw a surge in donations.
• Within two hours of sharing the attack and a donation link, 43 people gave $2,700 to Massie’s campaign.
• Massie is fending off a challenge from...
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Donald Trump believes both Russia and Ukraine now want to negotiate.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Mar-a-Lago with a new 20-point plan.
Russia still demands Ukraine give up territory in northern Donbas.
Trump calls ending this war his toughest diplomatic test.
Approval from Trump may shape the...
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Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino posted more than three dozen messages on X over Christmas.
He attacked Reps. Mike Levin and Ilhan Omar and bragged about mass deportations.
He sent holiday greetings to Stephen Miller and Pete Hegseth but got no responses.
He quarreled with everyday X...
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• A federal judge canceled the trial date in the Abrego case.
• Judge Crenshaw set a hearing on vindictive prosecution for Jan. 28.
• If the government fails to overcome the vindictiveness claim, charges may be dropped.
• Abrego was wrongly deported to El Salvador before facing smuggling accusations.
Abrego case...
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• Combat veteran Benjamin Anthony warns of rising anti-Semitism among MAGA influencers.
• Speakers at Turning Point USA AmFest dropped “Judeo” from “Judeo-Christian” values.
• Megyn Kelly blamed support for Israel as the GOP’s biggest internal split.
• Tucker Carlson defended giving anti-Semites a platform for hate.
• Anthony calls for the...
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Jim Beam will pause distillation at its main site in 2026.
Jack Daniels reports falling profits amid trade policy uncertainty.
Whiskey tariffs and retaliatory duties have cut exports to Canada by 85 percent.
The EU’s threat of steep tariffs added to industry worries.
Distillers call for predictable,...
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• The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago.
• A federal judge barred the administration from revoking lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance.
• Experts warn these legal setbacks could shape Trump’s 2026 campaign outlook.
• The rulings show that judicial oversight remains strong despite political...
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wore a hijab to show unity with the Somali community.
She greeted locals at Karmel Somali Market with “Salam alaikum” and spoke some Arabic.
Far-right activists attacked her gesture online, calling it un-American.
The move underscores deep political divides ahead of the...
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Stephen Miller linked a classic Christmas special to his deportation agenda.
Critics highlighted the irony of attacking immigrant icons.
The episode sparked a broader debate over immigration and online conduct.
Stephen Miller’s holiday post set off a firestorm. He described watching the Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Family...
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Trump calls himself the Peace President but plans land grabs.
Will Saletan dubs him a Pirate President, not a peacemaker.
He floats taking Greenland and seizing Venezuelan oil.
He uses heavy tariffs, sells visas, and backs election meddling.
Many voters wanted peace, not a Pirate President.
The Pirate...
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The Kennedy Center president demands $1 million after jazz star Chuck Redd cancels a holiday show.
Redd walked out when he saw the venue renamed “Trump-Kennedy Center.”
Critics say the renaming breaks a law that protects the Kennedy Center as a John F. Kennedy memorial.
Legal challenges...
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• Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer warns that Trump pardons have led to dangerous repeat crimes.
• Many Jan. 6 defendants pardoned on Inauguration Day reoffended, including in violent schemes.
• Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons without vetting by the Justice Department.
• Ignoring a merit-based review of clemency applicants...
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• Podcast host Tezlyn Figaro and commentator Scott Jennings clashed on CNN over redistricting.
• Figaro accused Republicans of cheating when they can’t win.
• Jennings pushed back, saying legal processes back their maps.
• The argument resumed after a break during a segment on Trump renaming the Kennedy Center.
• The...
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• Three Republican senators joined Democrats in a tough statement against Putin
• The rare move shows growing pressure on Trump ahead of his Ukraine meeting
• Senators called Putin a “ruthless murderer” and demanded stronger support for Ukraine
• Most Republicans on the Foreign Relations Committee did not join the...
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Trump says the newly released Epstein files are a Democrat-made hoax.
Former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner notes the FBI already searched thoroughly.
In July, the FBI found over 300 gigabytes of data and evidence.
Critics demand a cleanup, reform, and full accountability mission.
President Trump attacked the release of...
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• Online traders give Paxton a 63% chance to win the GOP primary.
• John Cornyn’s odds have plunged from 40% to 28% in just one month.
• Rep. Wesley Hunt holds a 10% chance among market bettors.
• Polls show a tighter race: Cornyn leads with 28%, Paxton at 27%,...
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President Donald Trump said his Truth Social post spiked sales for “Venom and Valor.”
The book’s author, Dr. James Jones, says sales never jumped that high.
Sales of books about Trump have dropped during his second term.
This episode highlights bold, unchecked endorsements.
Why Trump Book Sales Claim...
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Rep. Elise Stefanik suddenly ended her New York governor bid and announced her retirement from Congress.
Former President Donald Trump’s allies privately urged Stefanik to stay in the race.
With Stefanik gone, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stands as the main GOP contender.
Major donors pulled back...
Key Takeaways
• Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger says the Epstein files were dropped on Christmas Eve to hide bad news.
• Holiday timing lowers media coverage and public attention.
• Recent Epstein files include new allegations against former President Trump.
• Heavy redactions suggest more shocking details remain hidden.
Many wonder why the Epstein...
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• CBS shelved a 60 Minutes report on the CECOT prison in El Salvador.
• New CBS leadership demanded an interview with Trump ally Stephen Miller.
• Billionaires use wealth to shape media and block tough stories.
• A $100 refundable tax credit could boost independent media.
• Local efforts can grow...
