Newsom says world sees US as ‘a wrecking ball’ under Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) suggested Friday that world leaders likely see the U.S. as a “wrecking ball” under its current leadership, but added that President Trump is “temporary.” Newsom, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, said the people he spoke with during the summit signaled they no longer see the U.S. as…
Don’t Let Jimmy Lai become another Liu Xiaobo
Nearly a decade later, the United States faces another such test.
Rubio seeks unity with Europe, blasts ‘dangerous delusions’ on migration, climate
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday sought to reassure Europe that the U.S. still wanted to work together but warned allies against “dangerous delusions” on migration and climate change. Rubio, during his speech at the annual Munich Security Conference, said the U.S. is “a child of Europe” and they “belong together.” “We believe that…
Parents Are Getting Deported Without Having Any Idea Where Their Kids Are
A new method of detaining and deporting immigrants seems “engineered to lead to family separation,” one advocate told HuffPost.
Steyer ribs Swalwell for missing votes in California governor race ad
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer on Friday mocked fellow Democratic candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (Calif.) in a campaign ad for missing House votes. “Call me old-fashioned, but you typically need to show up to work to get a promotion,” Steyer wrote on a post on the social platform X. The post included a video of…
Noem says she’s ‘still in charge’ of DHS
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday said she’s “still in charge” of her department as White House border czar Tom Homan has taken more control over President Trump’s immigration agenda. Noem has come under fire after two deadly shootings by immigration officials in Minneapolis spurred an outcry toward Immigration and Customs…
AOC Tears Trump Apart As ‘Authoritarian’ And Warns He Wants To ‘Carve Out The World’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unleashed on President Donald Trump during a panel discussion Friday at the Munich Security Conference.
Trump floats executive order on voter ID if SAVE Act stalls in Senate
President Trump on Friday indicated he will issue an executive order seeking to require voters to present proof of citizenship if the Senate does not pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which passed in the House this week. “There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or…
House Democrats accuse DOGE of ‘breaking the government’
A new report from House Democrats concludes that President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was “nothing short of a catastrophe.” The 47-page report, published Thursday by Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, argues that DOGE’s interest was to serve Trump’s wealthy allies rather than to reduce costs for the federal government…
Lawrence O’Donnell Rips Trump As No. 1 Prez To ‘Kill More People During Peacetime’ Ever
The “Last Word” host ran down a damning list of all the ways President Donald Trump has put lives around the world in jeopardy.
Ex-FBI agent criticizes Guthrie reward as too low: ‘This is insane’
A former FBI agent on Friday slammed the federal government for not raising the reward price higher for information leading to the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, comparing it unfavorably with the award offered in the famous Lindbergh baby kidnapping. “I got a phone call from an old…
Bannon on ICE Minnesota withdrawal: ‘It’s just not gonna wash’
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon slammed the White House’s withdrawal of federal immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota, saying on his podcast on Thursday that “it’s just not gonna wash.” Bannon, on the latest episode of his “War Room” podcast, criticized White House border czar Tom Homan for giving compliments to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D)…
1 year of RFK Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US public health
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first year in office has upended decades of public health norms. He’s touted his overhauls as major wins for his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda, but critics call his actions “chaos” while his supporters are hoping he’ll deliver more. Following a testy confirmation process…
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Rogan: Epstein files ‘scare the s‑‑‑ out of me,’ ‘definitely not a hoax’
Podcaster Joe Rogan said the Jeffrey Epstein files “scare the s‑‑‑” out of him and are “definitely not a hoax,” days after addressing his own appearance in the files. “This is the one that I hate the most,” Rogan said during a conversation with Black Rifle Coffee Co. Chair Evan Hafer, the guest on an…
Don Lemon pleads not guilty on charges stemming from church protest
Former television host and media personality Don Lemon pleaded not guilty Friday to charges he faces in connection with his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota last month. Lemon, who attended the Jan. 18 protest and has argued he was there as a journalist covering the demonstration, faces federal civil rights charges under the Freedom of…
Trump attacks Roy Cooper, hypes GOP opponent during Fort Bragg speech
President Trump went after former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D), now Democratic Party Senate candidate, and hyped up his opponent, Republican Michael Whatley, during his speech on Friday at Fort Bragg, N.C. military base. “We want to keep this area safe, and we can’t do that without the leaders. And your ex-governor is not…
Stephen A. Smith downplays 2028 campaign interest, but ‘not ruling it out’
Sports commentator and pundit Stephen A. Smith is downplaying his interest in launching a 2028 campaign for president, though he says he’s “not ruling it out.” “So when somebody talks about me being a president or whatever, I have no desire to be a politician, zero,” Smith told CBS News’s Bob Costas in an interview…
Judge dismisses charges against men accused of assaulting ICE officer
A federal judge dismissed charges against two men who were accused of assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a scuffle in Minnesota last month that resulted in one of them being shot in the leg. U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Magnuson granted federal prosecutors’ motion to have the charges against Alfredo…
Ocasio-Cortez takes progressive vision to Munich: ‘We are ready for the next chapter’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday called for leaders around the world to champion the working class and knocked the Trump administration’s foreign policy moves, bringing her progressive vision to the global stage at the annual Munich Security Conference as chatter builds about her political future. The New York congresswoman took part in a panel…
Joe Scarborough Cites 1 Dire Poll To Warn Trump That ‘Owning The Libs’ No Longer Works
The MS NOW host on Friday covered a dramatic 51-point swing in the president’s net approval rating among 18- to 29-year-olds.
Trump on Nancy Guthrie investigation: ‘Progress has been made’
President Trump said Friday the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie was making “progress” as the search nears the two-week mark. “[The FBI] took it over originally. It was a local case originally, and they didn’t want to let go of it, which is fine,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday…
Trump: Failed Iran talks would be a ‘bad day’ for Tehran
President Trump on Friday said he is hopeful U.S. negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program will be successful, but he warned that if they fail, it would be a “bad day” for Tehran. As the U.S. builds up its defense forces in the Middle East, the Trump administration is also negotiating with the Islamic…
Roughly half of Republicans disapprove of Trump Greenland push: Survey
Nearly half of Republicans disapprove of President Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland, according to a new survey. The poll, released by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research on Friday, found that 51 percent of GOP voters approve of how the president has handled the Danish territory. Forty-eight percent of Republican respondents disapprove. Among Democratic…
Graham: ‘Who gives a s‑‑‑ who owns Greenland? I don’t’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who is closely allied with President Trump, distanced himself from the Trump administration’s maneuvering to seize control of Greenland, declaring in an interview: “Who gives as s‑‑‑ who owns Greenland?” Graham downplayed the significance of the Trump administration’s aggressive posturing to take over the mineral-rich territory, which belongs to Denmark, in…
Watch live: Trump delivers remarks to troops in North Carolina
President Trump will speak to troops and military families Friday afternoon in Fort Bragg, N.C., where he is expected to highlight the specialized forces that assisted in the U.S. military’s capture and arrest of ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump, who touted the Jan. 3 mission as a major win for U.S. national security, has signaled…