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Blanche challenges Obama’s framing of WHCD shooting: ‘Disappointing’

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Saturday blasted former President Obama’s response to the White House Correspondent’s Association (WHCA)...

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Democrats erupt over abortion pill block: 'We won’t stop fighting'

Democrats are pushing back on a recent court ruling that blocked doctors’ ability to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and...

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Los Angeles judge clears way for civil trial against Baldwin in ‘Rust’ case

A Los Angeles judge on Friday cleared the way for a civil trial against actor Alec Baldwin over the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of “Rust,"...

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Rubio revokes green cards of 2 Soleimani relatives amid Iran conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, as the Trump administration...

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Blumenthal: Trump's order to reform college sports 'is theater, not a fix'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Friday dismissed President Trump’s executive order targeting eligibility and transfer rules in college sports...

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United trimming flights as Middle East conflict drives fuel costs higher

United Airlines announced Friday it is trimming flights as rising fuel costs tied to the U.S. military operation in Iran squeeze the industry. United...

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Maher shrugs off Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke: ‘You’d laugh’ if a comedian said it

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday brushed off President Trump's ribbing of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Pearl Harbor amid the ongoing U.S....

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Trump blasts ‘disloyal’ Republicans after Supreme Court sinks tariffs

President Trump late Friday blasted “disloyal” Republicans and Supreme Court justices after the high court struck down much of his tariff policy...

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Trump approves DC emergency declaration over Potomac sewage spill

President Trump on Saturday approved Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's (D) request for federal disaster assistance as the nation's capital works...

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Pelosi calls out Trump over FBI raid in Georgia ahead of midterms: 'Not right'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Saturday blasted President Trump and his administration over what she called "surveillance" ahead of...

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Casey Wasserman to sell entertainment agency amid backlash from Epstein ties

Casey Wasserman, the entertainment executive tapped by President Trump to chair the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said late Friday that he is in the...

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Trump warns Iran of 'steep' consequences if no deal reached after 'very good' talks

President Trump on Friday called the recent talks between the U.S. and Iran "very good," but said the consequences would be "very steep" if a deal is...

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Jeffries calls on GOP leaders to denounce president over Obamas video: 'F--- You Trump'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) issued a plea to Republican leaders to denounce President Trump, after a video briefly depicting former...

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Trump calls for regime change in Iran, blasts leader as 'sick': 'It’s time'

President Trump on Saturday said it's "time to look for new leadership" in Iran, after the nation's leader lashed out at the president for...

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Denmark, Greenland seek Rubio meeting after Trump remarks

Officials in Denmark and Greenland are requesting a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after President Trump renewed his focus on acquiring...

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Dozens of Caribbean flights canceled after US strikes Venezuela

Major U.S. airlines canceled dozens of flights to the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, after the Trump administration launched a "large-scale" attack...

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Democrats rip Trump administration for 'illegal' strikes on Venezuela

Democratic lawmakers lambasted the administration early Saturday after President Trump announced U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan...

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Providence mayor: 'Hero' tipster that led officials to Brown shooting suspect should get full $50K

Brett Smiley, the Democratic mayor of Providence, R.I., is asking the FBI to issue a reward to the anonymous Reddit user whose tip led to the suspect...

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Kayleigh McEnany urges GOP to seek competitive primary in 2028: 'It makes you tougher'

Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday warned against making early endorsements in the 2028 presidential race, pushing the GOP...

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Former Pence aide predicts 2026 midterms will ‘favor the Democrats’

Marc Short, a former aide to ex-vice president Mike Pence, predicted earlier this week that Democrats' recent election victories could be a harbinger...

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Witkoff to resume peace talks with Zelensky, European leaders in Berlin

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Germany over the weekend —...

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Trump names Indiana state senators who ‘need encouragement’ on redistricting

President Trump on Friday celebrated the latest redistricting moves in Indiana, while pressuring several state senators to support a new map that...

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Psaki: Loomer, O'Keefe covering Pentagon 'not a real press corps'

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki weighed in Thursday on the discourse around Pentagon media access, calling out the new "press corps" for...

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Don Bacon doubles down on Hegseth criticism: ‘I think I’ve seen enough’

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took his criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a step further Friday, claiming the Pentagon chief's recent decisions...

06.12.2025 10

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Trump says Biden to blame for affordability crisis: 'I'M FIXING IT'

President Trump on Saturday took another swing at talks around rising prices and cost of living concerns, largely casting the blame for the...

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Senators vow oversight after report Hegseth told troops to 'kill everybody' in boat strike

Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) issued a statement Saturday vowing to conduct "vigorous oversight" on Caribbean strikes after a...

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Trump ally Rep. Troy Nehls says he’s retiring

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection in next year's midterm elections but instead focus on his family. "After...

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Trump defends trade moves as Supreme Court weighs tariffs: ‘WE HAVE ALL THE CARDS’

President Trump on Saturday pressed the Supreme Court to rule in his favor on tariffs, doubling down on claims that steep import taxes have made the...

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Campbell's ousts executive over alleged 'poor people,' 3D-printed chicken comments

The Campbell’s Company announced Wednesday that a top executive had been fired over "vulgar, offensive and false" comments he made to a former...

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Vance: Anyone who says they like turkey is 'full of s---' 

Vice President Vance on Wednesday invoked President Trump's "America First" policy, joking that because Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, the meat of...

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Campbell's ousts executive over alleged 'poor people,' 3D-printed chicken comments

The Campbell’s Company announced Wednesday that a top executive had been fired over "vulgar, offensive and false" comments he made to a former...

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Vance rebukes criticism of Trump‘s Ukraine peace plan

Vice President Vance on Friday defended President Trump's 28-point peace plan to bring an end to the more than three-year war in Ukraine, pushing back...

22.11.2025 10

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Suspect accused of breaching Alina Habba's office now in custody: 'We got him'

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced early Saturday that the Justice Department (DOJ) captured a suspect who entered acting U.S. Attorney Alina...

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Trump says 'RINO' Greene 'betrayed the entire Republican Party'

President Trump on Saturday took his mounting criticism of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) a step further, accusing the lawmaker of being a...

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Trump rips Democrats, 'BIG, BAD' health insurance companies amid shutdown stalemate

President Trump on Saturday took a swipe at Democrats and health insurance companies as lawmakers struggle to find consensus on a bill to reopen the...

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FAA reports increasing air traffic controller call-outs as shutdown enters second month

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pressed lawmakers to reopen the government late Friday as major airports across the U.S. experience flight...

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Harris hints at possible 2028 comeback bid: 'I am not done'

Former Vice President Harris signaled on Saturday that she is leaving the door open to launching a 2028 presidential bid — which would mark her...

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Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists

The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists. "Due to the...

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Johnson says Democrats are to blame for looming lapse in military pay

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday cast blame on Democrats for a looming lapse in military pay as the shutdown impasse persists, pointing...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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