Jimmy Kimmel Has A Rich Response After Receiving A Check With Trump’s Name On It
The late-night host roasted the president over one thing he “loves” to do.
Seth Meyers Isn’t Playing Around With Trump’s ‘Out-Of-Touch’ Economy Talk
The “Late Night” host pointed out a hypocrisy with the president’s not-so-festive comments ahead of the holidays.
Trump promises White House ballroom completion in ‘about a year and a half’
President Trump on Thursday promised the new White House ballroom will be complete in close to a year and a half — seemingly before the end of his second term if his pledge proves true. “I want to welcome you all to the White House. It’s an honor to have you. It’s a special place….
Gingrich: ‘Republicans are in real trouble’ if economy doesn’t ‘recover’
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Thursday that the GOP is “in real trouble” if the economy does not “recover.” “Look, I think it’s pretty straightforward. If the economy recovers, as you and I think it will, Republicans will keep the House and increase their margin in the Senate,” Gingrich told Fox Business Network’s Larry…
‘Unjust, Uncalled For’: U.S. Citizen Sounds The Alarm About Being Arrested By ICE In Minneapolis
Local leaders have increasingly raised concerns about racial profiling as ICE has descended on the Minneapolis area.
Johnson says he’s ’bullish’ about midterms despite Indiana redistricting loss
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday he is “bullish” on next year’s midterms in spite of a redistricting loss in Indiana. “I guess that’s a disappointing outcome in Indiana, but there’s about 14 states at some stage of the process now, either litigation or redistricting. So, we shall see. We shall see. But I’m…
Watch live: Trump gives remarks at White House Congressional Ball
President Trump will give remarks Thursday evening at the White House as he hosts the Congressional Ball. The event comes after the Senate struck down dueling GOP and Democratic health care plans that aimed to address rising insurance premiums exacerbated by expiring subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Construction is also ongoing on Trump’s $300…
White House doubles down on TikTok with ‘Cabinet’ account
The White House is doubling down on their use of TikTok with an account for the Trump administration Cabinet. “NEW ON TIKTOK: The great U.S. Cabinet!” the White House posted Thursday on the social platform X. Breitbart first reported about the account. The first post on the Cabinet account is a video featuring clips of…
Judge bars Trump from axing FEMA disaster preparedness grants
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from cutting a program meant to make communities better prepared for storms. Judge Richard Stearns, a Clinton appointee, ruled that the administration cannot terminate the Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BRIC) grant program or redistribute its money for other purposes. “This is a case about…
Tim Walz’s Daughter Fears For Family’s Safety Days After She Took On Donald Trump Jr.
“When it comes to my safety and my family’s safety, there has to be a line,” the daughter of the Minnesota governor said in a video.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released From ICE Detention After Judge’s Order
Attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg said he’s not sure what comes next, but he’s prepared to defend his client against further deportation efforts.
Sanders: Kushner connection to Warner Bros. takeover bid sign of ‘authoritarianism’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday condemned Jared Kushner’s involvement in Paramount’s hostile takeover bid to acquire Warner Bros., arguing President Trump’s apparent effort to intervene in the massive media deal amounted to “authoritarianism.” “A handful of giant corporations already control much of the media,” Sanders wrote on social platform X. “Trump wants to make…
DOJ portrays Franklin the turtle as ‘deportation judge’
In the second Trump administration post of its kind, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday portrayed Franklin, the anthropomorphic turtle character from a children’s book series, as a “deportation judge.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a similar image with Franklin late last month. “Franklin is helping write the next chapter of America. You can…
Senate Republican ‘concerned’ with Trump approving Nvidia chip exports to China
Republican Sen. Dave McCormick (Pa.) is not fully on board with the Trump administration permitting Nvidia to sell its H200 chips in China. “I’m concerned. I’m not clear on why that is the right path for us,” McCormick said Wednesday at the Aspen Security Forum. The Pennsylvania senator added that while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang…
Bipartisan House Vote Would Repeal Trump’s Union-Busting Executive Order
The bill came up thanks to the same sort of “discharge petition” lawmakers used to get at the Epstein files.
Indiana Republicans Buck Trump, Vote Down His Redistricting Push
After two months of pressure and violent threats, Republican state senators voted against Trump’s effort to eliminate two House seats held by Democrats.
TSA Agent Sues Over Being Forced To Go Without Pay During Shutdown
The Trump administration’s decision to pay ICE agents during the shutdown but not others could come back to bite them.
Kelly: Trump only concerned with trying to ‘fleece the American people’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said President Trump is only concerned with trying to “fleece” the American people out of their money, as the White House renews its focus on a message of affordability. Kelly, in an interview on “The Jim Acosta Show” on Wednesday, said when it comes to affordability, the president “doesn’t understand anything…
Carville weighs in on Trump: ‘He’s done. It’s over’
Democratic strategist James Carville on Wednesday said President Trump’s controversial comments about immigrants have begun to lose traction with voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. “He’s done. It’s over. You’re a loser, dude. You’re losing everywhere, and you’re going to lose more because you, my friend, are a loser,” Carville said of Trump’s ability…
DOJ fails a second time in securing new Letitia James indictment from grand jury
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, the second time a grand jury has refused to approve charges this month. It’s the latest stumble for prosecutors scrambling revive the cases against President Trump’s…
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Greene on Epstein files release: ‘I’ll only believe it when I see it’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said that when it comes to the full release of files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, she’ll “only believe it when” she sees it. “Are you confident that the Trump administration will release the full Epstein files?” CBS News’s Nikole Killion asked Greene in a clip posted Thursday…
Justice Department Again Fails To Re-Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James
A grand jury has declined for a second time to re-indict NY Attorney General Letitia James, refusing to resurrect a mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Zelensky says he discussed Ukraine peace deal with Rubio, Hegseth
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “constructive” conversation Thursday with a U.S. team that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner amid a renewed push to end the war with Russia. Zelensky said in a statement the discussion…
Navy submits report on Kelly’s potential punishment over ‘illegal orders’ video
The U.S. Navy has submitted its report on the potential punishments for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a recent video where he and other Democratic lawmakers told U.S. service members to disobey “illegal orders.” The report, which was ordered by the Defense Department and referred to the Navy, was sent to the Pentagon’s Office of…
Newsom: Trump most destructive president in my life
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday accused President Trump of being the nation’s “most destructive” president ever during an appearance on New York Times columnist Ezra Klein’s podcast. “I think Trump is one of the most destructive presidents and human beings in my lifetime,” Newsom said. “I think this republic is at real risk,…