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Zohran Mamdani won a major upset in the New York City mayoral race.
His win represents a shift toward fresh voices in local politics.
Supporters cheered while...
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President Trump said U.S. drug costs will drop by “1000 percent.”
He wants drugmakers to offer U.S. prices that match other wealthy nations.
Social media users found the “1000 percent” math confusing.
The plan could reshape how Americans pay for medicine.
Last Thursday, President Trump told Fox News...
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Vice President Harris called out an abuse of power by the Trump administration.
She warned that attacks on critics and fear tactics threaten free speech.
Several MAGA commentators fired back with harsh, profane posts.
This debate highlights the rising tensions over social media censorship.
On Thursday, Vice President...
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• Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show with a glittering, gold-themed set.
• He poked fun at President Trump by echoing Trump’s own lines.
• His appearance followed Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, which some blame on the Trump administration.
• Stewart also addressed the country’s tension after conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s...
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• The Pentagon is weighing a recruitment drive aimed at Charlie Kirk fans.
• Leaders have discussed slogans like “Charlie has awakened a generation of warriors.”
• Plans may include outreach at Turning Point USA chapters on college campuses.
• Some Pentagon officials warn it could look like exploiting Kirk’s death.
•...
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The FCC threat from Chairman Brendan Carr warned ABC affiliates they could lose licenses if they aired Jimmy Kimmel’s show.
Major station group Nexstar preempted Kimmel’s program, then ABC followed suit.
A unanimous Supreme Court ruling in the NRA v. Vullo case bans coercion against disfavored speech.
...
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Ilhan Omar criticized the rush to praise Charlie Kirk after his death.
She called out media for ignoring Kirk’s past statements and actions.
Omar reshared a comment labeling Kirk a “stochastic terrorist.”
MAGA activists demanded an apology and pressed for her censure.
Rep. Nancy Mace filed a...
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The Department of Homeland Security labeled a man a “criminal illegal immigrant.”
Officials did not reveal that he was a U.S. citizen before sharing his arrest video.
Joe Botello was handcuffed in a pre-dawn DHS raid and released soon after.
Critics say the DHS raid was used...
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• Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff clashed over Jeffrey Epstein’s associate.
• Schiff pressed Patel about Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison move.
• Patel accused Schiff of political games and lying on Russiagate.
• Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley gavelled both men down.
• The fight highlights tensions over FBI oversight and transparency.
Kash...
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FBI Director Kash Patel faced tough questions at a Senate hearing.
A legal expert likened the session to a “Jerry Springer” episode.
Patel came under fire over statements on the Charlie Kirk case.
He also drew criticism for his handling of Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer.
Kash Patel’s Hearing in...
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• Thousands of people plan to march in London during the Trump UK visit
• Protesters aim to highlight the Jeffrey Epstein scandal linked to Trump
• The president stays at Winfield House and then Windsor Castle
• Demonstrators project images of Epstein and Trump on castle walls
• Four people have...
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Nearly 50 former federal judges warn that harsh words and false claims harm the courts.
They blame rising “misinformation, disinformation, and fiery rhetoric” on political leaders.
The judges say threats against judges and their families erode public trust.
They pledge to educate Americans on judicial independence.
They...
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CNN data shows Pam Bondi has the worst approval rating in President Trump’s cabinet.
Her rating sits at minus-19 percent, far below any other top official.
Google searches for “free speech” spiked 186 percent after her controversial remarks.
Pam Bondi’s Approval Rating Plummets
Recent polling data reveals that Pam...
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• Donald Trump built a huge crypto empire just before the 2024 election, then used the White House to boost his businesses.
• Foreign investors, especially from the UAE, poured billions into Trump’s crypto firms in exchange for sensitive U.S. technology.
• Trump and his allies rewrote rules to favor...
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• Britain staged a lavish welcome for President Trump’s state visit.
• Critics say the ceremony was invented to feed his “king fantasy.”
• Commentators warn the UK risks its values to keep US ties.
• Protests flared across Britain over Gaza, immigration and more.
Trump State Visit: A Day of Pageantry
On...
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• Dr. Susan Monarez, former CDC head, faced senators after her firing.
• Senators clashed over whether to swear Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry in.
• Bernie Sanders pointed out it is illegal to lie to Congress.
• Debate highlighted trust issues and vaccine policy disputes.
Senate hearing sparks unexpected laughs
During a...
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Police in Windsor seized a truck carrying a Trump Epstein banner.
The banner showed President Trump standing next to convicted abuser Jeffrey Epstein.
Activists later displayed the same image on mugs, china, and a mock park bench.
The incident sparked debate over free speech, protest tactics, and...
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• Charlie Kirk built his fame with harsh words and big claims.
• Many praised him after his death, even if they disagreed with him.
• His views often spread racism and conspiracies.
• Honoring him only as a debate champion hides the harm he caused.
• We can respect his death...
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Hundreds protested Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK.
Demonstrators held signs calling him a fascist and pedophile.
A van linking Trump to Epstein was briefly stopped by police.
Protesters marched from Windsor to Parliament in a show of unity.
President Donald Trump faced a rude welcome in...
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President Trump threatened ABC’s Jonathan Karl with a hate speech investigation.
MSNBC’s Morning Joe hosts ridiculed Trump’s shift from fighter to concierge.
Joe Scarborough warned that hate speech prosecutions risk a dangerous slippery slope.
The episode underscores rising tensions over free speech and legal overreach.
Morning Joe Reacts...
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President Trump flew his own bed linen from the U.S. for his Windsor Castle stay.
Royal courtiers joked he wanted to protect the royal sheets from his tanning chemicals.
Trump and First Lady Melania will sleep in separate suites, following royal precedent.
His team inspected the castle...
