GOP Criticizes Democrats Over DHS Funding StandoffStandoff Centers on Immigration and National Security ConcernsThe ongoing standoff in Congress over the funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has...
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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
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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
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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...
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Representative Ryan Zinke defended President Trump on a CNN panel after being pressed on “Nazi” remarks.
Zinke argued there is a clear line between free expression and true threats.
CNN’s Audie Cornish challenged Zinke to explain threats of legal action over critics.
Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright cited...
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FBI Director Kash Patel’s Senate hearing looked more like a performance than serious law enforcement.
His rushed social media posts about the Utah college shooting proved to be false.
Critics say Patel seems more focused on self-promotion than on justice for the victim.
Experts warn his attention-seeking...
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Donald Trump has had a smooth start during his Trump UK visit.
Sir Alan Duncan says organizers have “hermetically sealed” him from public view.
A press conference could become tense as UK reporters press tough US issues.
Topics like Jeffrey Epstein and US politics may dominate questions.
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Former prosecutor Elie Honig slammed recent DOJ leadership as a “clown show.”
Honig criticized Pam Bondi’s plan to prosecute “hate speech” as legally flawed.
Honig mocked Kash Patel’s handling of a high-profile probe as incompetent.
Experts say DOJ reform must start with basic legal competence.
Independent counsel...
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Donald Trump says the Justice Department tried to shut down Charlie Kirk’s group.
Trump accused Special Counsel Jack Smith of targeting right-wing voices.
Senator Grassley claims a partisan DOJ effort aimed at Turning Point USA.
Charlie Kirk’s recent death at an event fueled more controversy and concern.
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The Justice Department removed a study on white supremacist violence from its website.
The report found far-right extremists caused over 520 deaths since 1990.
Far-right attacks outnumbered far-left and Islamist extremist killings.
A doctoral student flagged the report’s sudden disappearance.
Officials say the site is under review,...
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• Pam Bondi’s comments on prosecuting hate speech sparked a conservative backlash
• Sen. Ted Cruz defended First Amendment protection for hate speech
• Bondi clarified that violent threats aren’t protected and must be punished
• The debate highlights tensions between free speech and public safety
Understanding Hate Speech and the First...
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Georgia’s highest court blocked Fani Willis from continuing the Trump election case.
Trump called the decision a “Big WIN” and attacked Willis and her team online.
He claimed Willis hired her former partner in an improper consultant role.
Trump compared this to special prosecutor Jack Smith’s investigations.
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Experts say Donald Trump uses the authoritarian playbook but lacks skill.
His age and health may shorten his time in power.
Trump’s erratic moves push some supporters away.
A slipshod approach to seizing power can damage democracy.
History shows unstable leaders often cause chaos.
Trump and the Authoritarian...
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• Speaker Mike Johnson agreed to discuss Trump tariffs after pushback from House Republicans.
• GOP members argued tariffs hurt their districts and local businesses.
• Johnson promised a debate on Trump tariffs in April to secure crucial votes.
• The deal unfolded during a tense vote on a Washington, D.C....
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Governor Shapiro urges everyone to condemn political violence.
He accuses Trump of “cherry picking” violent incidents for politics.
CNN’s Kate Bedingfield and strategist Scott Jennings clash on motives.
The fight focuses on whether the shooter’s beliefs even matter.
Political Violence: Shapiro’s Call for Action
Governor Josh Shapiro spoke out...
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Former President Trump slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan for affordable housing in Pacific Palisades.
Newsom pledged $101 million to rebuild rental homes after early-year wildfires.
Local residents and conspiracy theories paused Senate Bill 549 on affordable housing.
Trump’s claims mixed unmatched wildfire water issues and a...
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President Trump sued the New York Times for $15 billion over campaign coverage.
Former Obama aide Dan Pfeiffer slammed the Trump lawsuit on Pod Save America.
Pfeiffer said the case shows Trump’s “bottomless hole of insecurity.”
The New York Times calls the suit meritless and vows to...
