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Iran’s Leader Calls Trump A ‘Criminal’ For Backing Protesters

In recent days, Trump had told protesting Iranians that “help is on the way” and that his administration would “act accordingly” if the killing of demonstrators continued.

Former federal prosecutor blasts DOJ over Walz, Frey subpoenas: ‘Total garbage’

Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman condemned the Justice Department’s (DOJ) probe into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) as “total garbage.” In an interview Friday on MS NOW, Litman called the investigation “a complete and utter non-starter.” “The statute that Ken refers to requires force, intimidation or threats,” Litman told…

Democrats’ Best Hope To Rein In ICE Is Right Now

Even if it’s not by very much.

Democratic lawmakers come to Walz’s defense after DOJ subpoena

Democrats on Capitol Hill are defending Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) after the Justice Department (DOJ) accused him of obstructing federal law enforcement’s operations in the North Star State. DOJ issued subpoenas for Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday, more than a week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot…

U.S. Congressional Delegation Seeks To Reassure Denmark And Greenland After Trump’s Threats

Trump has sought to justify his calls for a U.S. takeover of Greenland by repeatedly claiming that China and Russia have their own designs on the country.

Trump’s 2026 Alcohol Tariffs Are Coming — Here’s What’ll Hurt The Most

Consumers will feel it in two ways: higher costs and fewer choices.

‘Wonder Woman’ Lynda Carter Makes Her Feelings About ICE Clear With 1 Crushing Strike

The ’70s icon took down anyone “confused” about her post highlighting ICE’s aggressive tactics.

Sanders tells Oz it’s not ‘cool’ that robots performing ultrasounds in Alabama

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Friday told Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz that it is not “cool” that robots are performing ultrasounds in Alabama, after Oz brought up the subject at the White House earlier in the day. Oz joined President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F….

Threat level for Al Udeid US Air Force Base lowered

This comes as officials indicated there were no imminent plans for the U.S. to attack Iran.

‘A Big F-A-I-L’: CNN’s Harry Enten Says Trump Made History In This Abysmal Way

The network’s data chief flagged how the president’s polling numbers are “even worse” than one of his predecessors.

DOJ issues subpoenas for Walz, Minneapolis mayor in criminal investigation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer’s abilities to carry out their jobs, The Washington Post reported. Both were given subpoenas as part of an investigation at the DOJ,…

Trump grapples with red lines in Iran as protests crushed — for now

President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government forces that “help is coming” earlier this week and cautioning the regime against killing protesters — warnings Iran’s leaders ignored.  While Iran remains under a nationwide internet blackout, reports from the country indicate that street protests, which rocked the country a…

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ announced: Witkoff, Kushner among members

The White House on Friday announced the composition of the “Board of Peace” tasked with implementing President Trump’s 20-point peace plan and steering Gaza’s post-war reconstruction.  The body, headed by Trump, will also include three of his closest diplomatic advisers — Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law, Jared…

RFK Jr. Bragged About Trump’s Testosterone Levels. Experts Think There’s A Lot To Unpack.

“Trump, for whatever reason, is perceived amongst conservative men as the pinnacle of masculinity,” one political science expert said.

Nobel Prize committee says Machado decision to give Trump award doesn’t change who won

The committee that awards the Nobel Prize said Friday that the physical symbols of the prize — a medal and diploma — can be given away, but the honor itself is “inseparably linked” to the winner. “The medal and the diploma are the physical symbols confirming that an individual or organisation has been awarded…

Tax changes coming for seniors this year

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act that President Trump signed into law last July implemented multiple changes to the tax code, including for seniors. One notable change is a new $6,000 deduction available for individuals ages 65 and older, in addition to the standard deduction previously available. On Thursday, officials from the AARP discussed…

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Spotted Walking Out With Mystery Trump Gift Bag After Giving Up Award

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton called it “shameful” to see María Corina Machado leaving the White House with a large red bag bearing Trump’s signature.

DOJ seeks life sentence for convicted would-be Trump assassin

The Justice Department is seeking a life sentence for the man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump while he golfed in South Florida in 2024. Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty last year on all five counts he faced following a trial where he mounted his own defense. Federal prosecutors wrote in court filings…

Omar tells protesters throwing projectiles at police: ‘Do not let your anger get the best of you’

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) urged those demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota to not let anger win out in response to reports of protesters throwing projectiles at police. “Do not let your anger get the best of you,” Omar said in an interview with NewsNation’s Mills Hayes on Friday. “We are…

Ben Shapiro Makes Dire Midterms Prediction For The GOP: ‘They Are In For A World Of Hurt’

The conservative commentator acknowledged in a conversation with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) that Republicans should brace for failure.

Trump housing plan would open 401(k)s for down payments: Hassett

President Trump will announce a proposal next week to allow Americans to dip into their 401(k)s for a down payment on a home as part of his housing affordability push, one of his top economic advisers said Friday. Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, said Trump will unveil the plan at the…
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New Venezuela leader calls for warmer relations with US, opening oil industry to outside investors

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday called for warmer diplomatic relations with the U.S. and advocated for opening her country’s oil industry to foreign investors in the wake of President Trump’s decision to take control of Venezuela’s oil. “Let us not be afraid of diplomacy,” Rodríguez said in her first state of the union…

Schatz says US ‘absolutely rolled’ by China-Canada trade deal

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Friday Americans would be hurt by a trade deal between China and Canada as foreign nations seek new trade partners amid the Trump administration’s tariff wars. “We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada – China deal. A stark foreign policy failure with domestic economic consequences,” Schatz wrote in a…

Newsom on criticism of fatal ICE shooting post: ‘That’s fair’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday called criticism over an online post from his press office about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “fair” after it equated the agency with state-sponsored terrorists. Newsom addressed the post on his podcast “This is Gavin Newsom” with conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, who said the post “makes our politics…