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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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel on September 14.
His trip followed Israel’s military actions against the Hamas terrorist group.
Israel’s strike extended to Qatar, targeting Hamas leadership in Doha.
Rubio and President Trump met with Qatar’s prime minister on September 12.
The goal was...
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Governor Hochul publicly backs Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor.
She emphasizes a strong partnership between city and state leadership.
Mamdani is known for progressive policies and community-focused work.
The endorsement could boost Mamdani’s visibility in the crowded election.
Zohran Mamdani: The Choice for NYC Mayor
The race...
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• A CNN analyst fears the Trump team could move to outlaw the Democratic Party.
• Stephen Miller recently labeled the Democratic Party as extremist.
• President Trump says he is working to fight extremism.
• Critics worry the Justice Department might target Democrats.
• The debate raises big questions about political...
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A federal appeals court blocked President Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve.
Cook stays on the Fed board for now, just before a key policy meeting.
The administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to allow her removal.
Legal experts warn this fight...
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• Senator Tina Smith called President Trump’s reaction to the Minnesota tragedy “callous.”
• Trump said he did not order flag lowering because Gov. Walz never asked him.
• Critics say leaders must unite against political violence, regardless of politics.
• The flag lowering debate highlights a split over empathy and...
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• Donna Brazile urges Eleanor Holmes Norton to step aside after five decades in public service.
• At 88, Norton is the oldest member of Congress and may lack the energy D.C. needs.
• The call for Norton retirement aims to bring new leadership against federal overreach.
• D.C. faces unprecedented...
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• Former Rep. Conor Lamb argues lawmakers must still hold town halls despite safety fears.
• Congress plans to let senators use office budgets for their own security.
• Town halls keep representatives accountable to voters.
• Budgeted security can’t become an excuse to dodge tough questions.
Understanding Town Halls in Today’s...
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Stephen Miran won Senate approval by a narrow 48-47 vote.
His confirmation took fewer than six weeks, far faster than usual.
He fills the seat vacated by Adriana Kugler in August.
Experts say his role as Fed Governor could push interest rates down.
Stephen Miran Becomes Fed Governor...
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A heated TV debate erupted over Charlie Kirk’s remarks and behavior.
Ken Cuccinelli praised Charlie Kirk as respectful and nonviolent.
Mehdi Hasan pointed out Kirk’s calls for deportation and execution.
The clash sparks fresh questions about political speech and violence.
Charlie Kirk’s Record Under Scrutiny
On a recent episode...
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Appeals court blocks President Trump from removing Fed governor Lisa Cook.
Court paused the firing ahead of a major Federal Reserve policy meeting.
U.S. District Judge ruled the mortgage fraud claim likely lacked legal cause.
The administration plans to appeal next to the Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump...
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A reporter asked why flags at half-staff weren’t ordered for Melissa Hortman’s murder.
Trump said he didn’t know her name and would only act if asked by the governor.
He had ordered flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah.
Trump refused to call Minnesota’s governor...
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- A grieving mother, Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus, suffered a stillbirth while in ICE detention.
- Department of Homeland Security officials falsely labeled her as a “wanted killer.”
- Court documents show her homicide warrant was dropped days after she returned to Guatemala.
- DHS claims she received care, but her account...
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- A new bill could let the Secretary of State revoke passports without a trial.
- Critics warn this passport revocation power may punish peaceful speech.
- The bill targets “material support for terrorism,” but definitions could be broad.
- People stripped of passports can only appeal to the same official...
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- Donald Trump’s 2016 gun remarks hinted at violence to block Hillary Clinton.
- The January 6 attack was the worst political violence since the War of 1812.
- Media framing often downplays the root causes of political violence.
- The death of right-wing figure Charlie Kirk shows America’s gun crisis.
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• Trump favorability among Hispanic voters plunged from net –12 points in February to net –20 points in September.
• Poll by a Latino voter group from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4 shows the shift.
• Republicans dismiss the results as a “junk poll,” despite matching a recent CNN survey.
•...
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- Zohran Mamdani earned a major boost with Gov. Hochul’s backing.
- Governor Kathy Hochul surprised many by supporting Mamdani.
- Donald Trump called Mamdani a “Liddle Communist” on Truth Social.
- Trump hinted at White House plans to sway New York’s mayoral race.
Is Trump Worried by Zohran Mamdani’s Endorsement?
New York’s...
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• Trump Phase 2 marks a shift from silencing critics to attacking all political opponents.
• Plans include deploying troops to Democratic cities and favoring Republican states with aid.
• Media funding cuts and harsh labels aim to paint Democrats as “evil” or “domestic terrorists.”
• Most Americans oppose sending troops...
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- Actress Hannah Einbinder criticized both ICE and Israel in her Emmy acceptance speech.
- Fox & Friends host Lawrence Jones called her comments “trashy behavior.”
- Prominent pro-Israel figures accused her of lacking a moral compass and of antisemitism.
- The clash highlights deep political divides over free speech and...
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- The nation waits as people expect a Trump crackdown after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- A CNN analyst warns the administration may target left-leaning groups and figures.
- Some leaders urge unity, even as anger among conservatives grows.
- Social media and the ongoing investigation in Utah fuel political tension.
The nation—and...
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- Top Republicans in the White House say they lack confidence in FBI Director Kash Patel.
- Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will share leadership with Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
- Critics point to errors in the Charlie Kirk assassination probe as a major failure.
- Three ex-FBI officials filed...
