Trump Calls On All NATO Countries To Stop Buying Russian Oil, Threatens 50% To 100% Tariffs On China
NATO member Turkey has been the third largest buyer of Russian oil, after China and India, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
Trump needs to put up or shut up on his rolling TikTok deadline
If you’ve lost track of where the country’s TikTok saga stands, you’re not alone. Congress passed a law last year requiring the Chinese-owned platform to either be sold to an American company or face a U.S. ban. The Supreme Court upheld the law. You’d think that would settle things. But instead of finality, we keep…
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Why Is Trump Constantly S**tting On Cities? Political Scientists Have A Theory
City dwellers (like those in Chicago) are just as American as those who reside in more rural areas. Here’s why conservative politicians trash-talk them.
Trump’s Signature Is Under Intense Scrutiny. A Handwriting Analyst Shares What To Look Out For.
A forensic handwriting examiner offers their tips on evaluating signatures amid allegations that the president signed a 2003 birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein.
Charlie Kirk widow: ‘The movement my husband built will not die’
Charlie Kirk’s widow on Friday said she will work to preserve the legacy of the conservative activist and carry on the mission of Turning Point USA. “To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die. It won’t. I refuse to let that happen. It will not die,” Erika Kirk said in…
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What is stagflation, and is it coming back?
With inflation rising and hiring slowing, a dreaded word is back in the conversation: “stagflation.” Widely seen as a nightmare economic scenario, it’s the rare double blow of rising prices and weak growth, squeezing consumers at the checkout line and in the job market. “The whiff of stagflation is getting stronger,” Harvard economics professor Jason…
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Moulton shares death threats after calling on Trump to condemn all political violence
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said he’s received threats over his Thursday statement urging the Trump administration to help cool the nation’s political temperature after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “My office has received an extraordinary number of violent and graphic threats yesterday and today from right-wing individuals online and over the phone—directed toward…
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Jasmine Crockett Tears Into MAGA Rhetoric Following Kirk Death: ‘I Am Going On Facts’
The Texas Democrat slammed conservatives Friday who “immediately” blamed Democrats for the right-wing activist’s death.
Fed Governor Cook Actually Did Declare Her Atlanta Property As Vacation Home: Reuters
Cook’s declarations on a document obtained by Reuters appear to undercut fraud claims pushed by Republicans.
Meghan McCain’s Post Claiming Left ‘Glorifies Death’ Doesn’t Go Right For Her
Social media users quickly pointed out all the conservatives who posted tasteless comments in the wake of other tragedies.
Judge Blocks HUD From Tying Homeless Grant Funding To Trump Policies
The judge said the agency acted unlawfully when it imposed criteria on $75 million in grants related to immigration enforcement and gender identity.
Sean Penn says he was ‘conned’ by Putin
Actor Sean Penn reflected on meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Thursday interview with late night host Jimmy Kimmel amid rising tensions in eastern Europe. Penn and Putin crossed paths during the Moscow International Film Festival in 2001 during a dinner with approximately 20 people, including actor Jack Nicholson. “I can time-capsule it for…
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Trump Says U.S. Criminal Justice System Should Work More Like China’s
His comments came in the context of Charlie Kirk’s death and that of a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina.
Immigrant killed, ICE officer injured in Chicago operation: DHS
An immigrant was killed and a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer was injured in Chicago on Friday during an enforcement operation, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ICE officers conducted a traffic stop in Franklin Park, Ill. to detain Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez on Friday morning. Villegas-Gonzalez allegedly resisted arrest and tried to…
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South Korean detainees return home after Hyundai plant raid
South Korean workers detained by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) returned home Friday, after law enforcement raided a Georgia plant in search of illegal immigrants. Hundreds of employees landed at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, greeted by family, friends and protesters with signs opposing the Trump administration, according to The Associated Press. South Korean nationals…
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Trump’s ‘War Department’ faces first big test in the Far East
President Trump’s decision to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War seems to conflict with his boast to have resolved up to seven different wars in his campaign to win a Nobel Peace Prize. The name change actually changes nothing in the U.S. defense posture, but it does fortify…
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Missouri Senate passes GOP-friendly map, sending it to governor’s desk
Missouri Senate Republicans on Friday passed a new set of congressional lines that aims to add one pickup opportunity for the GOP in the U.S. House ahead of 2026, sending it to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) for his signature. The Missouri Senate advanced a new House map that would break up Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s…
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Discord details what it knows about Kirk suspect
Discord said Friday that the person accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk did not use the platform to plan the shooting or promote violence, after officials revealed he sent messages over the app. Law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after a multiday search for Kirk’s killer. The suspect’s roommate shared Discord messages with…
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What does Patel’s message to Kirk about Valhalla mean?
FBI Director Kash Patel ended his update Friday on the arrest of Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused in the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, with a curious message to Kirk: “Rest now, brother. We have the watch, and I’ll see you in Valhalla.” The FBI didn’t immediately respond to The Hill’s request for…
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Tariffs, tax cuts fight each other in latest CBO outlook
President Trump’s tariffs and massive GOP tax cuts are set to have competing effects on the economy, according to the latest outlook report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which shows an increased stagflationary mix for the rest of 2025. Tariffs are expected to rein in economic growth, while tax cuts are expected to boost…
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‘I Couldn’t Care Less’: Trump Rejects Chance To Unify Country In Wake Of Kirk Death
Charlie Kirk, a supporter of President Donald Trump and popular right-wing activist, was fatally shot Wednesday at Utah Valley University.
Rubio headed to Israel for Gaza talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is headed to Israel on Saturday for discussions on the Gaza Strip in the wake of an Israeli strike on Qatar. Rubio, who is also the acting national security adviser, will reaffirm U.S. commitment to Israel’s security, the State Department said in a statement, while also conveying “America’s priorities in…
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Trump’s FDA Will Link COVID Shot To Child Deaths In Alarming Anti-Vax Escalation
The presentation will allegedly focus on 25 child deaths from a database of unverified reports.
Kirk killing suspect arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder
The 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder and two other state felony charges, according to court filings. Tyler Robinson is in custody in Utah County Jail after authorities said he was arrested Thursday night. He was booked on suspicion of felony discharge of a firearm and obstruction…
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Trump Goes On Stunningly Off-Topic Tangent When Asked About Charlie Kirk Assassination
The interview came amid media reports about the Trump family’s closeness with the right-wing activist.