How MAGA divides over Iran manifested at CPAC
The annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas has underscored persistent divides within the Republican Party over President Trump’s military campaign in Iran. The four-day conference, which ends Saturday in Grapevine, has offered insights into how party leaders are balancing their support for Trump’s “America First” priorities amid growing concern among voters about the conflict’s…
A president at war needs resolute advice, not cheerleading
President Trump’s instinct now is to fight for his country. But to do so, he needs to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly surrounding every policy or potential military operation.
Maher chides Trump over Mark Twain prize criticism: ‘Keep the game going, baby’
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday chided President Trump after it was announced that the HBO “Real Time” host will receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, telling critics to “keep the game going, baby.” Maher told his audience he was “not looking for a fight” with the president. He added that he and…
Megyn Kelly targets Trump allies for ‘pushing’ US into Iran conflict
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly on Friday criticized right-wing politicians and commentators for “pushing” President Trump to launch military operations against Iran. “As this goes south, we need to know exactly who talked him into it and what representations were made to convince the president that this was a good idea,” Kelly said. The former Fox…
FCC’s Brendan Carr: Trump is ‘winning’ against ‘fake news media’
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr on Friday said at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) that President Trump is “winning” his feud against the “fake news media.” Carr told the audience that other politicians “gave way to the legacy national media,” unlike Trump, who the FCC chief said “smashed the façade.” “President Trump took on…
Judge agrees to toss charges against ex-officers in Breonna Taylor case
A federal judge in Kentucky agreed Friday to toss charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of providing false information on a search warrant that led to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in her apartment in 2020. Judge Charles R. Simpson III of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky…
Trump quips in Miami: ‘I like people that like to listen to my success’
President Trump on Friday evening joked that he surrounds himself “with losers” because he “like[s] people who listen to my success” in public remarks at a Saudi-backed investment conference. Trump was responding to a question at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit in Miami about leadership skills he believes are missing in the world. “Well,…
Live updates: Massive ‘No Kings’ rallies expected; DHS shutdown in stalemate as House passes its own bill
The House on Friday night passed its own legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its entirety, as the partial government shutdown stretches into a seventh week. Calling it “a joke,” House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed forward with a temporary stopgap measure rather than agreeing to put the Senate-passed DHS funding bill,…
‘No Kings’ protests surge nationwide as Trump policies draw pushback
More than 3,000 “No Kings” demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday to oppose the U.S. military operation in Iran, the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and President Trump’s economic agenda, according to organizers. The planned nonviolent protests will stretch from coast to coast and include locations in remote Alaska, Puerto Rico and at least 12 planned…
Iran-backed Houthis wade into Middle East conflict with Israel strike
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are taking credit for a missile attack early Saturday morning on Israel, which the Israeli government said they intercepted without casualty, The Associated Press reported. The strike comes a day after the militant group warned they would join the conflict if three red lines were crossed, including the allyship of Middle…
GOP divisions on display as Johnson rejects Thune-backed Senate DHS deal
The move by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House GOP leaders to forcefully reject a Senate deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that was backed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is putting Republican division on display. Johnson on Friday showed rare anger as he slammed the Senate…
Fetterman: ICE officers seem to have ‘enhanced some kinds of performance’ at airports
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Friday said the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at U.S. airports has “enhanced” airport operations as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown causes massive problems at America’s airports. Trump deployed ICE officers to over a dozen airports as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shortages have contributed to…
Iranian attack injures 10 Americans on base in Saudi Arabia
An Iranian missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on Friday injured 10 U.S. service members, according to multiple outlets. Two of the service members were seriously injured, a U.S. official familiar with the incident told The Associated Press. The missile damaged several U.S. refueling craft and several unmanned aerial vehicles, The…
Houthis threaten to join Iran war if these 3 red lines crossed
The Houthis on Friday warned that if three lines are crossed by the U.S., Israel or other Middle East countries, they will join the Iran war and fight back. The Yemen-based group backed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released five points, issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces, regarding the conflict. They include demands for…
Artists, celebrities protest outside Kennedy Center against Trump takeover
Actor Jane Fonda and singer Joan Baez were among the most notable celebrities at a demonstration of musicians, actors and artists in front of the Kennedy Center building Friday to denounce what they described as threats to free speech during President Trump’s second term. “We chose to hold today’s action in front of the John…
Bannon at CPAC warns Iran war just starting: ‘Your sons, daughters … could be on Kharg Island’
Former White House strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon said Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could result in U.S. service members fighting on the ground at Kharg Island. Bannon told CPAC attendees in Grapevine, Texas, that the U.S. is “probably [at] the start of a war” but…
Iran says Israeli strikes violated Trump’s deadline; pledges to ‘exact heavy price’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pledged his country will “exact HEAVY price” after he said the Israeli military violated the Trump administration’s pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. “Israel has hit 2 of Iran’s largest steel factories, a power plant and civilian nuclear sites among other infrastructure. Israel claims it acted in coordination with…
Trump rejects Senate-passed Homeland Security funding bill
President Trump said Friday he is not on board with the Senate-passed funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) because it does not fully fund the agency, which has been a sticking point with congressional Democrats. Trump, in a phone interview with Fox News, said the bill “wasn’t appropriate” because it does not…
Dow falls into correction as Iran war shakes Wall Street
Stocks closed the week with sharp losses Friday as Wall Street sought refuge from the financial blowback of the war in Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of nearly 800 points Friday, falling 1.7 percent on the day. The index closed at 45,166.64 points, down more than 10 percent from its…
Watch live: Trump participates at Saudi investment forum in Miami
President Trump will attend and speak at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit Friday evening in Miami. FII is run by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, focusing on social and economic investments. Late last year, Trump designated the Arab nation a major non-NATO ally as part of a strategic defense agreement. He has also maintained…
Rubio warns Europe that Iran could impose ‘tolling system’ on Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday warned European allies that Iran could set up a “tolling system” in the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran ends. Rubio raised this possibility to reporters after he met with foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations during his trip to Cernay-la-Ville, France. “I…
Florida attorney general calls on NFL to cast aside minority coaching rule
Florida’s attorney general wants the NFL to get rid of a longstanding practice aimed at increasing the number of minority coaches and executives across the league, arguing the initiative violates the state’s law against race- and sex-based considerations in hiring. Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on…
Trump Recalls Getting Roasted By Obama At 2011 White House Dinner: ‘Every Joke Was About Me’
Then-President Barack Obama didn’t hold back in mocking the “Celebrity Apprentice” host during the 2011 correspondents’ dinner.
Iran says nuclear facilities targeted
Two Iranian nuclear facilities were attacked on Friday, according to state media, hours after Israel pledged to “escalate and expand” its military campaign and President Trump claimed progress in ceasefire negotiations. The Fars news agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that attacks targeted the Ardakan Yellowcake Production Plant in…
Bipartisan group pushes Trump to re-sanction former Bosnian-Serb leader
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to impose sanctions on ex-Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik for undermining peace and security in the Balkans, coming five months after the president removed the penalties. In a letter obtained exclusively by The Hill, Senate and House lawmakers called on Treasury Secretary Scott…