Fetterman calls Trump posts ‘dangerous,’ ‘deeply wrong’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) slammed President Trump for calling a group of Democratic lawmakers “traitors” on Thursday. “I strongly reject this dangerous rhetoric,” Fetterman wrote on the social platform X. “Do not threaten Members of Congress. Republican or Democrat. It’s deeply wrong with no exceptions—ever.” Earlier Thursday, the president suggested that six Democrats should be…
Epstein Survivor Takes Long Pause When Asked About Trump: ‘I Can’t Answer That, I’m Sorry’
Virginia Giuffre’s brother was also being interviewed, and offered some insight into why some survivors hold back while speaking with the press.
DOJ opens probe into handling of Schiff mortgage investigation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken the unusual step of launching a probe into one of its own investigations, assembling a federal grand jury in Maryland to review the mortgage fraud allegations made against Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). The probe raises questions for two top allies of President Trump: Ed Martin, who has been…
Thune: ‘I certainly don’t agree’ with Trump suggesting death penalty for Democrats
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday he did not agree with President Trump’s suggestion that a group of Democratic lawmakers be locked up or punished by death after they urged military service members to resist unlawful orders. Thune decried the comments made by the group of Democrats, all of whom served as military…
Jon Stewart rips Trump, tech leaders over Saudi crown prince visit
Comedian Jon Stewart went after President Trump and tech leaders over a visit this week with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “Jon, what do you think about all of the CEOs attending the White House dinner for MBS [Mohammed bin Salman]?” Brittany Mehmedovic, Stewart’s producer, asked on his “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart”…
Federal Workers Ask Judge To Block Trump’s ‘Loyalty’ Question On Job Applications
One federal employee said in a court filing that they “cannot in good conscience pretend to agree with President Trump’s policies.”
Netanyahu says Israel will keep ‘qualitative advantage’ despite F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that the United States has assured his country’s “qualitative advantage” in the Middle East despite the President Trump’s plan to sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The sale concerned Israeli and some U.S. officials about whether it could destabilize Israel’s so-called qualitative military edge (QME),…
Trump Brought Up Getting Into Heaven AGAIN — And His Hyperfixation Reveals The Point He Keeps Missing
The president’s preoccupation with the afterlife continues and his “transactional” theology is on display.
Karoline Leavitt Defends Trump’s ‘Quiet, Piggy’ Insult By Suggesting We Should Be… Grateful?
She also blamed reporters for “frustrating” the president.
Senior Biden adviser knocks Democrats’ ‘betrayal’: ‘It was disloyal’
A senior adviser to former President Biden slammed the Democratic Party for its “betrayal” of the leader during the 2024 campaign. “There have been three people who ran against Donald Trump, Joe Biden was the only one who ever beat him. I thought what happened in the party was disloyal, I thought it was an…
Ex-Trump aide says ‘White House needs to course correct’ on economic messaging
A former aide to President Trump during his first term said Thursday the White House needs to fix its economic messaging or risk significant Republican losses next November. “The White House needs to course correct its messaging asap or they will lose the midterms,” Caroline Sunshine said on the social platform X. The 30-year-old former…
Murphy says he’s ‘sure there are Democrats’ in Epstein files: ‘So what?’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Thursday some Democrats’ names are likely to appear in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) documents on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein but brushed off the impending implication for when the documents are released. “So what?” Murphy told CNN anchor John Berman when asked if the names of Democrats could be…
Liz Cheney Takes A Swipe At Trump And MAGA During Father’s Funeral
The Republican ex-congresswoman said that while Dick Cheney was a powerful member of the GOP, he would never place party over country.
Trump And Vance Were Not Invited To Dick Cheney’s Funeral: Reports
Cheney, who served as vice president under the presidency of George W. Bush, “died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.”
5 notable moments from Dick Cheney’s funeral
Former presidents, vice presidents and other elected officials gathered on Thursday to mourn former Vice President Dick Cheney at Washington National Cathedral. Former President George W. Bush, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), former Assistant Defense Secretary Pete Williams, the vice president’s longtime physician Jonathan Reiner and three of his grandchildren all delivered eulogies. Here are five notable moments…
Judge Orders Trump Administration To End National Guard Deployment In DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.
Karoline Leavitt Doesn’t Think Trump’s Death Threats To Democrats Are A Big Deal
The press secretary argued that President Donald Trump’s social media messages about the death penalty aren’t the real cause for concern.
Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks after Trump targets ‘seditious’ Democrats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Thursday afternoon after Democratic leaders blasted President Trump over a post suggesting some lawmakers be executed over their “seditious” behavior. Jeffries called the message “disgusting and dangerous,” and the White House downplayed the remarks. The criticism also comes as Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) vowed to…
Judge blocks DC National Guard deployment
A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., amid his crackdown on local crime, the latest blow to the president’s efforts to deploy military forces in Democratic cities without the backing of local leaders. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, an appointee of former President Biden, ruled that…
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Immigration crackdown in Charlotte is over, sheriff says
U.S. Border Patrol officers have wrapped up their immigration crackdown in Charlotte, N.C., less than a week after their arrival, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said. McFadden’s office said they were notified by federal officials that “Operation Charlotte’s Web” was completed after more than 250 arrests since Saturday, The Associated Press reported. The Hill has…
The Epstein Emails Expose Grim Truths About Men In Power — Even Democrats
‘Women get exploited, dismissed and forgotten. Men get do-overs.’
Minnesota state senator on Trump sedition remarks: ‘I cannot describe how f‑‑‑ing dangerous this is’
Minnesota state Sen. Erin Maye Quade (D) on Thursday slammed President Trump after he called six Democratic lawmakers “traitors” and suggested their request to military service members to disobey unlawful orders could put them in prison and is punishable by death. “A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law…
Murphy urges influential Americans to ‘pick a f‑‑‑ing side’ after Trump ‘seditious’ posts
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Thursday urged influential Americans to “pick a f‑‑‑ing side” after President Trump referred to a group of Democrats as “traitors.” “The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. ‘HANG THEM’, he posted,” Murphy said in a post on the social platform X….
Leavitt Thinks Dem Death Threat Is No Biggie
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed off President Donald Trump’s apparent death threat to members of Congress.
Leavitt Defends Trump’s Name-Calling
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt gave a lackluster defense of President Donald Trump calling a female reporter “piggy” on a recent Air Force One flight.