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• The Justice Department found over a million new Epstein documents.
• Lawyers will review and redact sensitive information.
• Officials expect the review to take a few more weeks.
• A law signed by former President Trump calls for full release.
New Epstein Documents Surface, DOJ Plans Review
The Justice Department announced...
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The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s plan to send the National Guard into Chicago.
A 6-3 majority ruled he lacked legal authority under existing military laws.
The decision strengthens limits on using the military for domestic law enforcement.
The ruling relies on the Posse Comitatus Act to protect...
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• Justice Department released a previously unseen FBI report about a tip involving Trump and Epstein
• The tip claims an incident in the 1990s but remains unverified by law enforcement
• Allegations came from a Dallas–Fort Worth limousine driver and a passenger
• The passenger said she feared for her...
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• Former county clerk Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to accept Trump’s pardon.
• Lawyers point to George Washington’s 1795 Whiskey Rebellion pardons.
• Presidential pardons normally do not apply to state crimes.
• The court ordered the state attorney general to respond by January 8.
• Peters’s team may take...
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Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns warns Founding Fathers would fear today’s surge in executive power.
Trump’s second administration has pushed for more control over budgets and watchdog agencies.
Burns believes lawmakers gave up too much power, and that alarms the original architects.
This shift could reshape American democracy...
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Trump Santa call from Mar-a-Lago drew odd remarks.
The president told an eight-year-old, “You sound so beautiful and cute.”
New Epstein documents fuel fresh questions about his ties.
Analysts and influencers reacted strongly on social media.
Trump Santa call raises questions
President Donald Trump joined the NORAD Santa Tracker...
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• A Vanity Fair photoshoot at the White House was abruptly delayed.
• The delay came when staff were called to the Situation Room.
• That call related to a fight over releasing Epstein files.
• Congresswoman Lauren Boebert faced pressure not to sign a discharge petition.
• The House passed a...
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• Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist leader, vows to campaign against Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio.
• Fuentes uses slurs and says he prefers a Democrat winning over Ramaswamy.
• Vivek Ramaswamy recently warned the GOP about growing online racism.
• Democrats may back Dr. Amy Acton against the Republican candidates.
Nick Fuentes...
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Trump’s team is resisting the release of Epstein files.
Lawmakers from both parties united to demand those files.
The Epstein files reveal new links between Trump and Epstein.
Congress may subpoena top Trump allies over these documents.
The fight over the Epstein files could weaken Trump’s 2025...
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• Minnesota Republicans worry Trump’s harsh tone will hurt their chances.
• Mike Lindell’s bid for governor adds more uncertainty for GOP.
• Party leaders fear Lindell’s nomination makes it easier for Tim Walz to win.
• Some strategists say the race may hinge on future Trump involvement.
• GOP debates continue...
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The MAGA world splits over the release of the Epstein files.
Younger influencers accuse the Trump team of hiding key details.
Established MAGA figures defend Trump and downplay links to Epstein.
Conspiracy theories and missing documents fuel deep mistrust.
A growing feud is shaking up the MAGA movement....
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Christian nationalism twists New Testament messages to fit politics.
Critics say it wrongly labels empathy a “sin.”
Selective reading of verses fuels a harsh worldview.
True scripture calls for care and justice, not exclusion.
Christian Nationalism: What It Gets Wrong About the Bible
On a recent Christmas Eve podcast,...
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The newly released Epstein file mentions Donald Trump as a witness.
A victim claims her newborn was murdered and dumped in Lake Michigan.
The victim says Trump was present when the crime happened.
The Justice Department released 30,000 pages with heavy redactions.
Critics argue the DOJ missed...
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Joe Rogan and Tom Segura criticized President Trump’s new Presidential Walk of Fame plaques for altering historical facts.
Rogan called the plaques “nutty” and argued they should only state clear, verifiable facts.
Trump replaced the Kennedy Rose Garden and added personalized plaques under each president’s name.
Critics...
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New CBS News boss Bari Weiss paused a “60 Minutes” report on migrant torture.
Weiss said she needed extra time to ensure the story is fair and accurate.
Critics argue this decision looks political and may erode trust in journalism.
The investigation leaked online after a Canadian...
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The Kennedy Center Honors recorded just 2.65 million viewers.
This was the lowest audience in show history.
President Trump said he would host and rename the event.
Ratings plunged from 4.1 million in 2024 to 2.65 million.
The Kennedy Center Honors hit a record-low audience this year. According...
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• President Trump praised clean coal during a Mar-a-Lago phone call with a child.
• He told the child that coal is “clean and beautiful,” then quickly changed the subject.
• The call comes amid the administration’s push against offshore wind and renewable energy.
• This odd Christmas Eve moment highlights...
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• Bari Weiss halted a “60 Minutes” report on harsh prison conditions for migrants.
• Jonathan Chait argues her reasons don’t hold up given her political appointment.
• He warns this move echoes a future where media serve political friends.
• Critics defending Weiss ignore the power play that placed her...
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• Former president Trump unleashed a late-night shows attack on Truth Social.
• He called late-night hosts “no talent” and threatened broadcast license cuts.
• GOP speechwriter Tim Miller slammed Trump’s “hate tweeting” on a holiday.
• Miller said Trump’s tweets showed loneliness and a soulless need for attention.
• The conflict...
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• Mike Johnson defends Trump by ignoring key news and events.
• A political analyst says Johnson “plays dumb” on purpose.
• His evasive tactics risk alienating fellow Republicans.
• Refusing to address controversies could spark a revolt.
Mike Johnson: Playing Dumb for Trump
Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Mike...
