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Pritzker hits Trump over deportation meme: 'This is not a joke. This is not normal'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) lambasted President Trump on Saturday for joking about immigration enforcement efforts, including plans to target...

06.09.2025 3

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Scott Perry calls drug trafficking 'acts of war' in defense of US moves in Caribbean

Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) on Saturday defended the Trump administration's moves in the Caribbean, suggesting Venezuela is working with Russia to...

06.09.2025 3

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Ex-Defense secretary questions Trump over ‘Department of War’ rebrand

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta raised an eyebrow Friday over President Trump's decision to revert the name of the Defense Department back to...

06.09.2025 3

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GOP lawmakers tout Trump's new 'Rose Garden Club': 'Last night was epic'

Republican lawmakers took to social media early Saturday to praise President Trump's new "Rose Garden Club," following renovations to the garden that...

06.09.2025 7

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Trump dispels health rumors, hits golf course

President Trump on Saturday spent time on the golf course, dispelling rumors that health issues were keeping the president out of the public eye. He...

31.08.2025 40

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Haberman calls tariff ruling a 'big blow' to Trump agenda

National Political Correspondent Maggie Haberman said the latest appeals court ruling on President Trump's sweeping tariffs represents a "big blow" to...

30.08.2025 2

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Trump warns of 'total disaster' if latest tariff ruling stands, signals plan to appeal

President Trump on Friday condemned a federal appeals court decision that rejected the administration's claims that the president's emergency powers...

30.08.2025 40

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Judge throws wrench in Trump administration's bid to speed up deportations

A federal judge on Friday temporarily barred the Trump administration from expediting deportations amid President Trump's crackdown on illegal...

30.08.2025 10

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Former DHS official signals he could be next after Bolton FBI raid: ‘We expect it’

Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, signaled Saturday that he could be the next target of President Trump's FBI...

24.08.2025 3

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Trump lauds Dan Patrick for Texas GOP's 'HUGE VICTORY' in redistricting battle

President Trump on Saturday reupped his support for Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), just hours after the state legislature advanced new congressional...

23.08.2025 8

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Senate Democrat rips Costco for 'refusing to sell' abortion pills

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) hammered Costco on Friday for appeasing "far-right extremists," after the retailer said earlier this week that its...

16.08.2025 1

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Schumer to Trump: No Nobel Peace Prize for 'selling out Ukraine'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tore into President Trump early Saturday after his high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir...

16.08.2025 3

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EU doubles down on support for Ukraine in wake of Putin summit

European leaders on Saturday said they welcomed President Trump's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine but pushed for more "ironclad security guarantees"...

16.08.2025 10

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FDA reinstates ousted top vaccine regulator Vinay Prasad

Vinay Prasad, a top vaccine regulator ousted from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late last month, is set to return to his post, according to...

09.08.2025 10

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Trump: DC will 'soon be one of the safest' cities

President Trump on Saturday touted his administration's moves to address violence and crime in the nation's capital, teasing that soon it would be...

09.08.2025 8

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Americans' becoming more aware of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy: Survey

The number of U.S. adults that are aware of GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has jumped significantly in the last few...

02.08.2025 2

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‘Wanna-be king’: Democrats fume at Trump move to oust BLS head

Criticism is mounting after President Trump moved to oust the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday following a dismal jobs report....

02.08.2025 30

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David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert's show: ‘Pure cowardice’ 

Comedian David Letterman on Friday joined the chorus of late-night hosts to bash CBS News after it announced it would sunset "The Late Show" after...

26.07.2025 2

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Paramount, Skydance expected to close deal on Aug. 7

Paramount and Skydance announced Friday that, with the Trump administration's approval, the highly anticipated merger between the entertainment giants...

26.07.2025 3

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Trump quips Kimmel ‘is next’ after CBS axes Colbert's 'Late Show'

President Trump took a swing at ABC's Jimmy Kimmel on Friday following CBS's decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," suggesting he is...

19.07.2025 2

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Jelly Roll: White House UFC fight plans 'awesome'

Jason DeFord, the country singer known as Jelly Roll, was hyped up about President Trump's proposal for the White House to host an Ultimate Fighting...

19.07.2025 2

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Condoleezza Rice: Trump’s aggressive stance on Putin is ‘turning point’ in Russia-Ukraine war

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice weighed in earlier this week on President Trump's ultimatum on Russia, suggesting it is a "turning point"...

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EU, Mexico open to trade negotiations after latest Trump tariffs announced

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in response to President Trump's latest tariff...

12.07.2025 2

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Trump reflects on eve of rally shooting anniversary: 'The whole thing was just crazy'

President Trump, reflecting on the "crazy" rally shooting nearly a year ago, said he still feels pain in his ear but believes he was "saved by...

12.07.2025 2

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EU, Mexico open to trade negotiations after latest Trump tariffs announced

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in response to President Trump's latest tariff...

12.07.2025 7

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'This breaks my heart': Texas lawmakers react to deadly flooding

Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took a break from July 4th festivities Friday to respond to deadly flooding in the state's Hill Country...

05.07.2025 3

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Emanuel: Dems will be 'fools' if they don't put midterm focus on Trump megabill

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a recent interview weighed in on the passage of the "big, beautiful bill," suggesting it will be a major sticking...

05.07.2025 5

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Musk doubles down on third party threat with Independence Day poll

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday leaned into his proposal for a third party amid his growing feud with President Trump over the "big, beautiful"...

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Trump says he wasn't aware term used at rally viewed as antisemitic

President Trump said he was unaware that the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic, after using it during his Iowa speech Thursday to describe...

05.07.2025 30

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GOP rep urges Trump administration to get Ukraine weapons pipeline 'back up and running'

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is pressing the Trump administration to rescind its pause on sending weapons to Ukraine in its war with Russia. "Senior...

05.07.2025 10

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NC governor vetoes anti-DEI, transgender rights bills

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state...

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Hamas signals willingness to move forward with ceasefire

Hamas officials said Friday that they have responded to President Trump's 60-day ceasefire proposal in a "positive" way but signaled more talks are...

05.07.2025 5

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El Salvador president denies Abrego Garcia was beaten, tortured in prison

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday dismissed claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistreated during his time in El Salvador's custody. He...

04.07.2025 2

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Trump shares enthusiasm for DC military parade 'RAIN OR SHINE'

President Trump on Saturday shared his enthusiasm for the day's festivities despite expected rainy weather conditions. "OUR GREAT MILITARY PARADE IS...

14.06.2025 3

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Trump signals case against Abrego Garcia will be 'very easy'

President Trump on Saturday said the Justice Department's (DOJ) latest case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man mistakenly deported to El...

08.06.2025 10

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National Park Service alters course, opening up Dupont Circle for Pride events

The National Park Service (NPS) on Saturday backpedaled again on closing the notorious Dupont Circle Park for this weekend's WorldPride events,...

07.06.2025 2

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California Democrat on LA wildfire recovery: Officials doing 'everything they can'

California Rep. Judy Chu (D) provided an update Friday on recovery efforts in Los Angeles following the deadly wildfires earlier this year, saying...

24.05.2025 7

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Leaked audio of Hur interview shines light on Biden mental fitness: What to know

Former President Biden has found his way back into the spotlight more than 100 days after President Trump reclaimed the White House. Audio, obtained...

18.05.2025 30

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Trump rips 'hapless and cognitively impaired' Biden after Hur audio released

President Trump on Saturday blasted his predecessor after leaked audio showed former President Biden struggling during a 2023 interview with...

17.05.2025 10

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Rubio signals Vatican not a broker in Russia-Ukraine peace deal after offer to host talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Saturday that while the U.S. appreciates Pope Leo XIV's offer to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the...

17.05.2025 2

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Maher on doll talk: Trump ‘losing an imaginary negotiation with children’

Comedian Bill Maher poked fun at President Trump's use of dolls to illustrate the need for families to avoid overconsumption as the administration...

10.05.2025 2

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Robby Starbuck calls Meta apology 'sort of bizarre' amid defamation lawsuit

Robby Starbuck, a conservative author and activist, took a swing at Meta on Friday, just a week after an executive apologized for the company's...

10.05.2025 9

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Maher hits Trump over tariff turmoil: Why are we 'putting ourselves through this?'

Comedian Bill Maher expressed frustration with the White House on Friday, just over 100 days since President Trump took office, citing economic...

04.05.2025 4

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Musk slams media, critics for Nazi comparisons: 'Character assassination'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk reflected on his speech after President Trump's inauguration in January, while lashing out at the media for misportraying...

03.05.2025 2

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Former Miami mayor Francis Suarez not ruling out bid to replace DeSantis

Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) is considering throwing his hat into the ring in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race. Suarez, during an event...

03.05.2025 20

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Graham lauds Trump for 'honorable and just' efforts to end war in Ukraine

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) took to social media on Saturday to laud the Trump administration's efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and...

26.04.2025 3

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Trump brushes off Hegseth criticism: 'I don’t view Signal as important'

President Trump on Friday denounced critics who have raised concern over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal, a discrete messaging app, to...

26.04.2025 5

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Zelensky touts 'good meeting' with Trump amid peace talks: 'Hoping for results'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said his brief meeting with President Trump in Vatican City was "good" and "symbolic," as the U.S....

26.04.2025 2

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Carville hits Maher for White House visit: He got ‘had’ by Trump's ‘personal charm’

Democratic political strategist James Carville took a swing at Bill Maher on Saturday, blasting the comedian for falling for President Trump’s...

19.04.2025 2

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Former RNC chief questions Trump, Vance on 'unearned smugness' around Abrego Garcia case

Former Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Michael Steele raised an eyebrow Friday about the Trump administration's dedication to preventing...

19.04.2025 4

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