Amanda Seyfried says she won’t apologize over Charlie Kirk comments
The actress is doubling down on comments she made after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Live updates: Trump, Braun target Indiana’s defiant GOP lawmakers; Venezuela moves raise alarm
As the 2026 midterms quickly approach, Republicans are feeling increasingly uneasy over recent election outcomes. The latest blow came Thursday, after Indiana Republicans bucked Trump’s demand that the state redraw its maps to get two more congressional districts into the fold. Trump and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) both ripped into the group of GOP…
Indiana governor says he’ll help primary Republicans who defied Trump on redistricting
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R ) on Thursday said he would help President Trump primary Republican state lawmakers who voted against a redistricting measure backed by the leader. “I am very disappointed that a small group of misguided State Senators have partnered with Democrats to reject this opportunity to protect Hoosiers with fair maps and…
SZA calls White House’s use of song in immigration promo video ‘evil’
The Grammy winner joins a growing list of music artists who aren’t pleased with their songs being used in political messaging.
Trump Sets Low Bar For Spouse Behavior In Praising Rep.’s Wife At Congressional Ball
The president took a weird detour about wives at the ball and it got laughs.
Trump signals willingness to work with Democrats on health care
President Trump suggested Thursday that he would be willing to work with Democrats on the issue of health care, as concerns over rising insurance premiums grow. “What a nice group of Democrats,” Trump said, speaking to the crowd at the White House Congressional Ball. “We have a lot of Democrats and we welcome you. Honestly,…
Jeffries on Indiana redistricting vote failure; ‘A good night for the American people’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday praised Indiana Senate Republicans for striking down redistricting efforts in the state. “Well, across the board, it was a good night for the American people and a bad day for Donald Trump,” Jeffries said during an appearance on MS Now’s “The Briefing.” “And in Indiana, his effort…
Trump says he’s just pardoning Tina Peters convicted in state court
President Trump on Thursday pardoned former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted of election interference in state court in August 2024. “Tina is sitting in a Colorado prison for the ‘crime’ of demanding Honest Elections,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Today I am granting Tina a full Pardon for her attempts…
Trump Wrings Laughs Out Of Somali Hate At Congressional Ball
The president included GOP Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer in his bit as someone yelled, “Send them home!”
Republicans spooked by string of disappointing elections
Republicans are feeling spooked by recent special elections losses and underperformances in party strongholds, as the White House ramps up President Trump’s presence on the campaign trail ahead of next year’s midterm elections. On Tuesday, Democrats flipped Miami’s mayoral office for the first time in nearly 30 years and won a conservative-leaning state House district…
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Supreme Court confronts gun rights pileup
An unusually large pileup of Second Amendment challenges has landed at the Supreme Court, which will consider taking up the cases behind closed doors Friday. It would add to what is already a major term for gun rights. The justices previously agreed to hear two cases early next year that involve whether unlawful drug users…
U.S. Preparing To Seize More Tankers Off Venezuela’s Coast, Sources Say
Further ship seizures could be aimed at tightening the financial screws on Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Trump Administration Doubles Down On Cruel ‘Franklin’ Posts Despite Publisher Criticism
The Department of Justice used the beloved children’s book character in another twisted meme.
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…