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President Donald Trump jokingly said he would continue to attend the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington because he needed divine assistance as the leader of the free world. “It’s a true honor to be back with so many incredible leaders and people of faith at the National Prayer Breakfast. I think I’ve been here […]
Washington Examiner Justice Department reporter Kaelan Deese questioned why the DOJ is not pursuing answers from people mentioned in files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ released a massive batch of documents related to Epstein on Friday, with various high-profile names listed, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, […]
Kid Rock has come under fire for lyrics from his 2001 song that resurfaced on the internet ahead of his headline performance at Turning Point USA‘s “All-American Halftime Show.” His song “Cool, Daddy Cool” with rapper Joe Calleja, or Joe C., includes lyrics in which Kid Rock sang, “I like ’em underage,” referring to women. […]
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard seized voting machines from Puerto Rico as part of an investigation into the 2020 election. Gabbard’s team investigated Puerto Rico’s voting machines last spring, a development revealed in a Reuters report on Wednesday. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence told CNN in a statement on Wednesday that it seized voting […]
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is angling for her country to hold “real” elections by as early as November. Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, a holdover from former dictator Nicolas Maduro’s government, is technically leading the state and has been fairly cooperative with the Trump administration to enact reforms in the meantime. “We believe that […]
President Donald Trump sparked a constitutional debate this week after floating the idea that Republicans could consider “nationalizing the voting,” arguing that some states cannot be trusted to fairly oversee the midterm elections. “Amazing that the Republicans aren’t tougher on it,” Trump said. “The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over. We should take […]
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would accept the results of the 2026 midterm elections, provided they are fair. “I will, if the elections are honest,” the president said when asked if would accept election results if Republicans lost their majorities in the House and Senate. During an interview with NBC’s Tom Llamas on […]
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will speak before the Senate banking committee at 10 a.m. on Thursday to discuss U.S. financial stability. DEMOCRATS GRILL BESSENT OVER ALLEGATIONS OF GRIFTING IN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION The hearing marks the second in a two-day series. On Wednesday, Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee.
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) — An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to assist officers with an active shooter situation crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic on board, authorities said. A Ranger helicopter crew responded to assist the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies on Wednesday night, […]
