Quick Summary: Scrutiny on Larose as He Targets Ohio Auditor Role in 2026
Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State, reported $876,348 cash on hand for his auditor bid, while opponent...
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California Democrats used a redistricting bluff to counter Texas.
The bluff aimed to scare off a Trump-backed map redraw.
Early doubts nearly killed the idea, but the act won unity.
Now the bluff could shape the 2026 midterms and beyond.
Can California’s Redistricting Bluff Win?
How the redistricting bluff...
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• Former FBI supervisor Rob D’Amico said the Blanche interview looked unprofessional.
• Ghislaine Maxwell faced few challenges when she downplayed Trump’s ties to Epstein.
• Experts warn only case agents and lead prosecutors should conduct such interviews.
• Critics say the Blanche interview seemed aimed at helping Trump, not seeking...
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• Former President Trump told federal agents to “do whatever the hell they want” on U.S. streets.
• Such orders to harm civilians break federal law and breach the Constitution.
• Soldiers and agents have a legal duty to refuse clearly unlawful commands.
• Supreme Court rulings do not protect a...
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President Trump says he plans a federal “Chicago takeover” next.
Chicago leaders say he lacks the legal power to seize local police.
Violent crime in Chicago has dropped more than 30% in one year.
Illinois officials warn that federal forces could harm community safety.
Chicago Takeover: Trump’s Next...
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Former Trump adviser John Bolton called Trump a “chump,” a “fool,” and a “know-nothing.”
George Conway says Trump’s anger over the FBI raid stemmed from Bolton’s insults, not classified files.
Bolton’s close White House experience shaped his blunt book portrayal of Trump.
The clash shows deep divides...
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The vice president spoke openly about the Bolton investigation.
A former Trump official says his role is unusually close.
Critics worry about political motives driving the probe.
Experts stress investigations must remain independent.
Bolton investigation under the spotlight
Vice President J.D. Vance gave a rare, detailed comment on the...
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The family of Virginia Giuffre is outraged that the Trump administration and some Republicans still hide Epstein documents.
They say Ghislaine Maxwell’s released transcript lets her repeat lies and rewrites history.
They condemn Maxwell’s move to a minimum-security “country club prison” as a reward for traffickers.
They...
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• Bill Maher warns that President Trump may be carrying out a slow-moving coup.
• Maher outlines steps like masked police and military patrols in the capital.
• He predicts these actions could block Democrats from ever taking power again.
• Social media users and groups are sharply divided over his...
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In 2020, Trump made a clear attack on democracy by trying to overturn election results.
The Justice Department found strong evidence of his illegal actions.
Today, he remains in office and poses ongoing risks to democratic rules.
Citizens can act by voting, protesting, and pushing Congress to...
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Journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon defended the controversial firing of Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse.
Kruse’s assessment showed limited damage to Iran’s nuclear site, clashing with President Trump’s claim.
On CNN’s “Table for Five,” host Abby Phillip challenged Ungar-Sargon’s view on intelligence.
Comedian John Fugelsang called the decision a “war...
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Trump broke a 50-year habit by not releasing a full federal budget.
His team issued only a brief “skinny budget” outline in May.
OMB head Russell Vought said a full plan wasn’t in their interest.
Experts fear hidden cuts to Medicaid and Social Security.
Why the federal budget...
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Mayor Bowser hints at a hidden goal in the federal takeover.
Arrest data shows a sharp rise in migrant detentions.
Critics call the move costly and showy.
Extending the takeover faces uphill political odds.
The federal takeover in Washington, D.C. began in early August. The Trump administration sent...
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Former prosecutor Kristy Greenberg calls the Maxwell interview “dishonest” and part of a political spin.
She warns the Trump team is trying to reframe the narrative and downplay mentions of Trump.
Greenberg urges Congress to question Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on why he made the interview...
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• The Department of Justice has shared audio of Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2019 interview with Congress
• GOP strategist Mark McKinnon warns the Maxwell audio could sway opinions in favor of a political agenda
• Observers note Maxwell may aim for a lighter sentence or pardon by giving favorable testimony
Maxwell audio...
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A former Trump aide questions his focus on classified documents after Bolton’s raid.
Sarah Matthews highlights hypocrisy over Mar-a-Lago document searches.
Trump was asked for over a year to return classified documents to the National Archives.
Matthews warned Trump would prioritize retribution over policy since the 2024...
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Republican governors sent 1,000 troops to join D.C. Guard amid calls to curb crime rates.
FBI data shows 10 cities in those states have higher violent crime rates than Washington, D.C.
Cities like Memphis and Jackson, Mississippi top the charts for violent crime and murders.
Critics argue...
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Donald Trump gave a confusing and wrong history lesson at his recent Putin summit.
His own advisors felt helpless as he rambled on.
Vladimir Putin used Trump’s errors to justify Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
The White House dismissed the report as false and attacked the biographer.
What happened...
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President Trump denied knowing about the FBI raid on John Bolton’s home.
He said he could lead such actions but prefers not to get involved.
Critics say his comments show he uses justice for revenge.
Experts warn mixing politics and investigations harms democracy.
On Friday, FBI agents conducted...
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Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe found the interview odd and suspicious.
Ghislaine Maxwell mentioned President Trump without being asked.
She used glowing words and called him “President” instead of his name.
No investigators took notes; only the deputy attorney general was present.
The recorded interview was...
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• Rep. Carlos Gimenez insisted the Justice Department holds no Trump-related “smoking gun” in newly released Epstein files.
• Gimenez compared the push to link Trump to Epstein with past claims of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
• A CNN anchor corrected that Russia did meddle, though no collusion...
