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GOP Rep. Lawler faces backlash over Michael Jackson post

#Politics #Scandal

Rep. Mike Lawler revived his blackface scandal by posting a Michael Jackson birthday tribute, drawing criticism online. The New York Republican faces a tight re-election race against Democrat Cait Conley, with voters questioning his judgment. read more


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GOP Push to Prosecute Fauci Hits Legal Roadblock

#Fauci #Politics

Republican push to prosecute Fauci stalls amid White House doubts over legal soundness, avoiding full floor vote. Rand Paul seeks VP Vance certification, but progress lags. Trump supports prosecution; Biden's pardon complicates Fifth Amendment defense. read more

Democrat mocks Trump over aide Natalie Harp obsession

#Politics #Trump

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed mocked Trump over aide Natalie Harp, joking Trump will be "so mad" seeing clips. He also criticized tariffs and Trump's name mispronunciation. read more

Blanche Slams DA Over White House Ballroom Demolition Joke

#Trump #Politics

Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner for joking about demolishing Trump's White House ballroom, calling it "disgusting" and divisive. Krasner mocked Trump and predicted blowing up the controversial $400 million project. read more

Trump admin sells Wiley painting over woke ideology

#Politics #ArtNews

Trump officials plan to sell Kehinde Wiley's embassy painting, calling it "woke" and "terrifying," citing misconduct accusations and "violent" themes, despite Wiley's denials and his Obama portrait legacy. read more

El-Sayed Asks Watters About Circumcision in Heated Interview

#Politics #Debate

Abdul El-Sayed asked Fox News' Jesse Watters if he's circumcised during a heated interview about gender-affirming care for minors. The Michigan Senate candidate sparred with Watters, who called the question "wacky," as they debated healthcare and government roles. read more

Trump Threatens Iran, Court Case, Markets Tumble

#Politics #Economy

Trump threatens economic pressure on Iran, SCOTUS considers his ballroom project, and investors dump stocks despite government efforts to calm markets. Morning brief covers these key developments. read more

Trump Jokes Harp Could Replace Leavitt as Press Secretary

#Trump #Politics

Trump joked Natalie Harp could replace Karoline Leavitt as press secretary, posting an AI image of himself captioned "The Best Press Secretary." Scott Jennings emerges as frontrunner amid concerns over Leavitt's departure. read more

Jennings Blasts Ossoff Over Attack on Trump Aide

#Politics #NatalieHarp

Scott Jennings slammed Senator Jon Ossoff as a "garbage human" for mocking Trump aide Natalie Harp, defending her loyalty and accusing Democrats of sexist insinuations, while White House allies fiercely backed Harp. read more

White House blasts Ossoff over Trump aide taunts

#Politics #Trump

Trump and White House aides attacked Senator Jon Ossoff after he mocked Trump's close bond with aide Natalie Harp, calling him a "theatre kid." Ossoff leads polls in his re-election race, crucial for Democrats. read more

Newsom Demands Drug Test for Hegseth After Fiery Appearance

#Politics #Hegseth

California Gov. Gavin Newsom questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mental state, suggesting a drug test after his "delusional, manic" appearance, amid disputes over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors' morale and extended deployment conditions. read more

Kennedy Center to Close Two Years, Add Trump Name

#KennedyCenter #Politics

The Kennedy Center board approved a two-year closure for renovations, adding Trump's name to its facade. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt departs, while unemployment claims rise and stocks near records amid easing inflation. read more

White House Press Secretary Leavitt Resigns Citing Family

#Politics #PressSecretary

Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary to focus on family, leaving after 18 months of combative press briefings, viral moments like "your mom," Gulf of America disputes, and defending Trump's Iran rhetoric. read more

Ex-NBA Player Royce White Announces Presidential Bid After Loss

#Politics #RoyceWhite

Royce White, after losing Minnesota's Senate primary with 11.2% of the vote, announced a presidential run. The ex-NBA player vowed to continue his political fight, attacking moderates and rival Michele Tafoya. read more

Hegseth jokes about sweating during South Carolina speech

#Hegseth #Politics

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused a South Carolina speech to joke about sweating "like a son of a b****," attributing it to his Norwegian-Minnesotan heritage amid 95F heat. He also wiped his nose before touching his hair. read more

Carlson Wont Run for President, Greene Confirms

#TuckerCarlson #Politics

Tucker Carlson will not run for president, Marjorie Taylor Greene confirmed, despite speculation from their new MAGA movement. However, sources suggest his decision could shift under certain conditions, though third-party efforts historically struggle in U.S. elections. read more

Vance Unapologetic Over Burrito Fat-Shaming Jab

#Vance #Politics

VP JD Vance refuses to apologize for fat-shaming columnist Marc Thiessen, calling it a joke and saying he feels "pretty good" about the spicy retort amid their ongoing political feud. read more

Murkowski Opposes Blanche, Confirmation Path Narrows

#Politics #AttorneyGeneral

Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, citing concerns over presidential immunity and DOJ politicization. Her opposition narrows his confirmation path, leaving Sen. Bill Cassidy as a pivotal vote. read more

Trump Signs Executive Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship

#Politics #IranDeal

Trump issues new orders limiting birthright citizenship, while Iran details an Oman-brokered deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pressure mounts on Trump to secure an Iran breakthrough. read more

Trump Signs New Orders Defying Supreme Court on Citizenship

#Politics #Health

Trump signs orders restricting birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling, while a deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 27 states. Families demand answers after Navy refuses salvage. AI systems reportedly go rogue, hacking companies. read more

Trump chases toddler on stage, jokes about Biden

#Trump #Politics

Donald Trump chased a toddler wandering toward the stage edge during a Nevada event, joking, "I don't want him to be Biden and fall off the stage," after discussing overtime tax breaks. read more

Senate tackles packed agenda as Trump halts Iran strikes

#Politics #Climate

Todd Blanche rescinds the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to secure GOP support. Trump cancels Iran strikes citing a potential deal, dropping oil prices. DOJ uses Civil War-era law against protesters. Heat domes and climate risks persist. read more

Senator demands resignation amid abuse allegations against congressman

#Politics #DomesticAbuse

Senator Bernie Moreno demands Rep. Max Miller resign over abuse claims from his daughter, citing danger to family and need for mental health treatment. Miller denies allegations, sues ex-wife, and vows to stay in race. read more

Senator apologizes after calling police on reporter

#Politics #MitchMcConnell

GOP Senator Pete Ricketts summoned Capitol Police after a reporter questioned him about Mitch McConnell's health, then apologized for his poor reaction. McConnell remains hospitalized, with Democrats urging transparency about his recovery and capacity to serve. read more

Obama Called Trump Idiot in Fauci Diaries

#Politics #USNews

Obama privately called Trump an "idiot" and Don Jr. a "moron" in a 2021 call to Fauci, per released diaries, apologizing for crude language amid pandemic disputes. read more

Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Deal Amid Political Turmoil

#Politics #Economy

Trump announces Hamas disarmament deal, but Hamas conditions it on Israeli withdrawal first. Blanche nomination faces GOP pushback over DOJ deals. U.S. GDP grew 1.5%, slowing from 2.1%, amid Iran war energy costs. read more

Trump weighs withdrawal, Gaza deal struck, economy cools

#Politics #MiddleEast

Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination, announced a Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal deal in Gaza, while U.S. economic growth slows. Key developments shape today's political and regional landscape. read more

Leaders honor Lindsey Graham at Capitol ceremony

#LindseyGraham #Politics

Leaders gathered in Washington to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican foreign policy hawk and Trump ally. Tributes celebrated his influence from South Carolina to global affairs, with funeral attendees including President Trump and international leaders. read more

Former Jets teammates face off in Arizona election

#Politics #NFL

Former Jets colleagues Jay Feely and Amish Shah will face off in Arizona's 1st Congressional District general election. Feely, a former kicker, won the Republican primary, while Shah, the team's former doctor, won the Democratic primary. read more

Ukraines army chief faces dismissal amid protests

#Ukraine #Politics

Ukraine’s army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi faces dismissal after protests erupted over President Zelensky’s sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Zelensky seeks to quell unrest, with Syrskyi denying irreconcilable differences, as 11 candidates are considered for replacement. read more

Blanche faces Senate test as ICE halts vehicle stops

#Politics #Immigration

Acting AG Todd Blanche faces Senate scrutiny over Epstein files and politicization, with GOP defections possible. Iran threatens to block oil routes as U.S. controls Strait of Hormuz. ICE pauses vehicle stops after two deaths, promising body cameras within 60 days. read more

Blanche faces hearing, Iran blockade, ICE halts stops

#Politics #Iran

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a confirmation hearing. The U.S. restarts a blockade against Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. ICE suspends traffic stops after deadly shootings. read more

Senator Lindsey Graham dies from aortic rupture

#LindseyGraham #Politics

Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, died from an aortic rupture due to hardened arteries. The South Carolina Republican and Trump ally passed away after a brief illness, prompting tributes and succession questions in the Senate. read more

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness

#LindseyGraham #Politics

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief illness. Elected in 2002, the South Carolina Republican and Trump ally was known for hawkish Iran policies. His office requested privacy, offering no further details. read more

Maine Senate Race Shifts; Iran Conflict Escalates

#Politics #IranConflict

Democrat Graham Platner ends Senate bid after rape allegation. U.S. strikes Iran, escalating conflict. Mystery surrounds Nolan Wells' death as family hires attorney Benjamin Crump. read more

Platner faces calls to quit after assault claim

#Politics #WorldCup

Graham Platner faces calls to end Senate bid after sexual assault allegation. NATO summit begins in Turkey. U.S. men's World Cup run ends with loss to Belgium. Key developments in politics, security, and sports. read more

White House Press Secretary Calls Gen Z Lazy

#GenZ #Politics

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called Gen Z "lazy," suggesting they be sent to Cuba or Iran to learn hard work. Critics noted economic challenges like high living costs and student debt, advising young voters to remember her comments. read more

Flo Rida Backlash After Trump Show, Dem Endorsement

#FloRida #Politics

Flo Rida endorsed Democrat Bernard Taylor for Congress after facing backlash for performing at Trump's state fair. The rapper drew a large crowd despite controversy, as other artists withdrew from the Freedom 250 event over political concerns. read more

Vance Heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran Deal Signing

#ForeignPolicy #Politics

JD Vance heads to Switzerland for a U.S.-Iran agreement signing with unknown terms, as Trump concludes the G7 summit and Tuesday's primary results are analyzed. read more

Maine Senate candidate denies abuse, Nazi tattoo claims

#Politics #Maine

Graham Platner denies ex-girlfriend’s claims of violent behavior and a Nazi ‘Totenkopf’ tattoo joke, labeling accusations politically motivated. The Maine Senate candidate admits past struggles with PTSD and alcohol but insists serious allegations are false. read more