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- President Trump is pushing hard for a Comey indictment before the statute of limitations expires.
- Federal prosecutors, including the attorney general, have doubts about the strength of...
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Pennsylvania will receive 2.2 billion in opioid settlement funds to fight drug misuse and save lives.
Counties control 70 percent of these funds, while cities and the state split the rest.
A new website makes opioid settlement funds spending clear and boosts accountability.
Funds will support prevention,...
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The Jimmy Kimmel suspension came after a public threat by an FCC official.
The First Amendment bars only government limits on speech, not private firing.
A threat to revoke TV licenses can count as government coercion.
ABC’s choice to suspend Kimmel under pressure raised free speech alarms.
A...
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Erika Kirk becomes the new CEO and board chair of Turning Point USA.
She is the widow of the group's founder, Charlie Kirk.
Erika is known for promoting faith, family values, and conservative beliefs.
Charlie Kirk reportedly wished for her to take over if anything happened to...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans have enough votes to pass a short-term funding plan.
The proposed continuing resolution (CR) would keep the government funded through November 21.
The vote is scheduled for September 19, just before the September 30 fiscal deadline.
Democrats criticize the proposal, but...
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Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after backlash over comments about Charlie Kirk.
The suspension came after pressure from the FCC.
Late-night hosts like Jimmy Fallon have spoken out about the incident.
The situation has sparked debates on free speech and comedy boundaries.
Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Explained
Jimmy Kimmel,...
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A $50 billion fund aims to support rural hospitals under the new bill.
Critics say the bill cuts more from Medicaid than it gives to rural areas.
Health officials highlight benefits, but concerns about real impact grow.
The future of rural health care still looks uncertain despite...
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Donald Trump blasted Pam Bondi on Truth Social for inaction.
He questioned stalled investigations into political rivals.
Trump insisted justice must move quickly to protect his reputation.
He highlighted his firing of a U.S. Attorney he called unreliable.
The president urged Pam Bondi to act now and...
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Federal court rulings stopped Trump’s gender ideology order from applying to NEA art groups.
A 9th Circuit panel ordered the administration to hand over documents on mass federal layoffs.
These federal court rulings show courts can block executive actions even under a friendly Congress.
Legal experts say...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out the Homan bribery report with a sharp question.
An undercover FBI operation claims Tom Homan accepted $50,000 for promises of government contracts.
The investigation stalled after Donald Trump took office again, and it was later closed.
AOC used social media to challenge...
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Steve Bannon restarted his fight with Elon Musk over the H-1B visa.
Bannon urged that Musk be sent back to South Africa.
President Trump signed an order adding a $100,000 fee per H-1B visa hire.
The fee hike could slow down companies’ use of H-1B visa workers.
...
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Rep. Nancy Mace accuses Rep. Cory Mills of overstating his military service.
Mace also questions Mills’s personal and religious background.
Mills has not publicly responded to the allegations.
The dispute follows the failed censure resolution against Rep. Ilhan Omar.
This fight raises concerns about truthfulness and committee...
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• President Trump sued The New York Times for fifteen billion dollars over negative stories.
• He pushed to revoke broadcast licenses for critics.
• He cheered Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension as “great news.”
• Jonathan Chait says loyal Republicans are twisting their beliefs on free speech.
Trump’s Free Speech Moves Puzzle His...
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The Supreme Court lifted a ban on detaining people based solely on race, language, location, or job.
ICE can resume racially based immigration raids under Operation At Large.
The decision came through the shadow docket with no full explanation.
A strong dissent warned this move breaks the...
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• A blockbuster report says Tom Homan took a $50,000 bribe from undercover agents.
• Senator Adam Schiff claims top officials knew about the scheme.
• Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired off a sharp, four-word reaction.
• Critics allege a cover-up by former Attorney General Pam Bondi and others.
• The story sets...
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• President Trump demanded Venezuelan migrants “get the hell out” of the United States.
• He accused Venezuela of sending “monsters” and threatened an “incalculable price.”
• About 770,000 Venezuelan migrants live in the U.S., roughly 2% of all migrants.
• Trump’s team has ordered naval strikes on ships they claim...
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• Trump’s push to silence critics has little real support.
• Republicans no longer pretend to care about free speech.
• MAGA leaders can’t force everyone to fall in line.
• This war on free speech will likely fail despite power.
How the War on Free Speech Backfires
Many people say Donald Trump...
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• ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel after his comments on the Charlie Kirk shooting.
• Free speech normally limits government, not private employers.
• An FCC threat may have pushed ABC to act.
• Supreme Court rulings ban government coercion of media.
• This case shows how private firms face pressure on speech...
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A Trump ally accuses Candace Owens of illegally selling CIA-themed merchandise.
Laura Loomer tagged the CIA and cited a federal law on seal misuse.
Owens responded with sarcasm, asking if she should face prison time.
The CIA could sue for unauthorized use of its name and logo.
...
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• Governor Newsom signs a major law to protect immigrants.
• Newsom’s post teases “a bad day” for Kristi Noem.
• DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin calls it a threat.
• Newsom’s team fires back with examples of past violent rhetoric.
• The clash highlights growing political tension on social media.
Inside the Newsom...
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• Tulsi Gabbard revoked 37 security clearances without warning the White House.
• Several top CIA deputies lost access, including advisers tied to sensitive missions.
• Two Democratic staffers were also affected, raising separation-of-powers concerns.
• Trump’s inner circle felt blindsided and remain frustrated weeks later.
• The episode highlights tension between...
