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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• CNN’s Daniel Dale debunked 10 false claims Trump made in just one week.
• Trump recycled untrue statements about gas prices, drug costs, inflation and more.
• His repeated “facts” include imaginary numbers and baseless stories.
• Constant fact-checks help keep misleading talk in check.
Are Trump’s False Claims On Repeat?
CNN’s...
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• Congresswoman schedules a town hall outside her own district
• Local voters and opponents criticize her for dodging real questions
• Opponent Jena Nelson exposes the mistake with a district map
• Event listing vanished from the venue’s website without explanation
• Cancellation raises fresh concerns about accessibility and gerrymandering
Why Did...
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Nearly 1,000 “Workers Over Billionaires” protests are set for Labor Day.
A coalition of labor and progressive groups calls for action.
Demonstrations fight back against labor policy rollbacks under Trump.
Union support stands at a mid-1960s high of 68 percent.
Rally locations are listed on the May...
The Cracker Barrel logo remains unchanged after fans rejected a modern redesign. The company listened to its loyal customers, proving how powerful brand identity and nostalgia can be in shaping business decisions.
Why the Cracker Barrel Logo Change Caused a Stir
The Cracker Barrel logo change quickly became a talking point...
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A shooting inside a Minneapolis Catholic school shocked parents and community members.
The shooter is a 23-year-old who once attended the school himself.
MAGA supporters are focusing on the shooter's reported transgender identity.
The political right is using the incident to push anti-transgender narratives.
The focus on...
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President Trump claimed an 11-day murder-free stretch in DC was unprecedented in years
In reality, DC saw a longer 16-day period without homicides earlier in the same year
Trump and his team credited federal law enforcement efforts for the drop
Crime statistics show the claim was inaccurate
The...
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Florida’s CFO has subpoenaed Orlando-area county staff over wasteful government spending.
The investigation is part of DOGE – Florida’s spending watchdog program.
State leaders say local officials didn’t fully cooperate with earlier review efforts.
The probe aims to protect taxpayer dollars from misuse or unnecessary projects.
What Is...
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Gavin Newsom is gaining attention in the 2028 Democrat race.
His social media activity is making headlines—for better or worse.
Critics say his comedy style is falling flat.
Newsom positions himself as a political "fighter" on the national stage.
The internet is divided over whether his approach...
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Republicans face a tough road in the midterm elections despite Trump’s wins.
Trump’s approval dropped from net +8 to net -2 in one month.
Handling of Epstein files hurts Trump’s support.
GOP lawmakers have few big laws to show ahead of the vote.
Democrats lead in most...
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• Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman warns of a looming market crash.
• Financial markets stay calm until danger becomes obvious.
• Early economic signs, like flat hiring and rising prices, hint at trouble.
• Trump’s policies could spark a sudden, severe market crash.
• Investors should watch warning signs and plan...
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• Bill Pulte used mortgage fraud complaints to target Trump critics.
• His wife, Diana Pulte, funneled $500,000 to a pro-Trump super PAC.
• The FEC found the PAC misreported her donation via an LLC.
• No fines followed, but critics say Pulte’s papers look sloppy.
• This unfolds as Trump fights...
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President Trump issued a new executive order targeting union rights at six federal agencies.
This move follows his March order that tried to end collective bargaining for many government workers.
Several courts have blocked or paused the first order, but the fight is far from over.
Union...
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• Former MLB star Mark Teixeira is running for Congress in Texas’ 21st District.
• He will run as a Republican to support the America First agenda.
• Incumbent Chip Roy is vacating the seat to run for state attorney general.
• Fans and sports analysts reacted strongly on social media.
Mark...
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A state judge ruled Utah’s congressional map an illegal partisan gerrymander.
Lawmakers plan to redraw a map that still avoids any Democratic districts.
Voters approved fair map rules in 2018, but the legislature ignored them.
Similar defiance happened in Alabama when courts ordered a new map.
The...
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• Jessica Tarlov urged her Fox News colleagues to apply the same criticism to Trump’s actions they’d use on a Democrat.
• She challenged silence on Trump using government power for investments and controlling museum content.
• Tarlov offered hypothetical scenarios about a Democrat overstepping Congress, deploying the National Guard,...
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• Constituents in Iowa’s 2nd District booed Representative Ashley Hinson at a recent town hall.
• Attendees accused her of lying about tax cuts, wages, and the cost of living.
• The crowd challenged her support for a major Trump-backed bill.
• Hinson defended the legislation, sparking louder jeers.
• This marks another...
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• A Jan 6 pardon erased Yvonne St. Cyr’s conviction, forcing a judge to return her $2,200.
• Judge John Bates said he must follow the law, even if it feels wrong.
• After a conviction is vacated, the law treats a person as innocent.
• This is the first Jan...
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• The White House said “both sides” are not ready to end the Ukraine war.
• CNN’s Erin Burnett called that claim shocking after a deadly Russian strike.
• The overnight attack killed 22 people and hit EU offices in Kyiv.
• Burnett stressed that Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
•...
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene called the deaths in Gaza a genocide.
• AIPAC slammed her comments and compared her to the Squad.
• Greene accused AIPAC of breaking U.S. law by not registering under FARA.
Marjorie Taylor Greene shocked many by labeling the Gaza crisis a genocide. She said the mass...
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• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed Jen Psaki’s remark on “thoughts and prayers” after a Minnesota school shooting.
• Psaki said prayer alone won’t stop school shootings or bring back victims.
• Vice President JD Vance and Leavitt both defended the role of prayer.
• Critics and faith leaders...
