Mike Johnson Was Questioned About Trump’s Attacks On MTG — And His Answer Dripped With Hypocrisy
The president and Greene’s once-solid relationship appeared to sour after she pushed for the release of the Epstein files.
Abbott vows to appeal ruling on Texas congressional map
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) vowed on Tuesday that he would appeal a ruling that a new GOP-favored map that Republicans passed earlier this year could not be used for the 2026 midterms. “The Legislature redrew our congressional maps to better reflect Texans’ conservative voting preferences — and for no other reason,” Abbott said in…
Khashoggi’s widow responds to Trump calling him ‘extremely controversial’
The widow of Jamal Khashoggi slammed President Trump on Tuesday for seeking to discredit her late husband’s reputation amid a visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Khashoggi, who was an opinions journalist for The Washington Post, was killed in 2018 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. “@potus There is no justification to…
Gavin Newsom Names America’s Real ‘Power Couple’ — And It Involves Trump, But Not Melania
It seems that social media users also agree with the California governor’s choice.
Trump Loses It In Front Of Saudi Prince Over Epstein Files Question
“You’re all psyched. Somebody psychs you over at ABC, they’re gonna psych it,” said the president, in one of his least coherent rants yet.
Mexico Rejects Trump’s Offer Of Military Strikes Against Cartels — Again
“It’s not going to happen,” Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday.
In Huge Blow To Trump, House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill Forcing Release Of Epstein Files
It turns out Republicans’ fealty to Trump ends when it comes to exposing the people involved in a massive child sex-trafficking scandal.
Trump: ‘People are holding me back’ from firing Jerome Powell
President Trump said Tuesday that he would replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “right now,” but “people are holding me back.” When asked Tuesday about his plans for nominating a new Fed chief, Trump berated Powell over the Fed’s handling of interest rates and said he would prefer to get rid of him immediately. “I’d…
Majority of voters believe Trump was aware of Epstein’s abuse: Poll
Most Americans believe President Trump was aware of the sexual abuse committed by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new survey. The Morning Consult poll, conducted over the weekend, shows 60 percent of all voters say Trump knew about the sexual abuse — including 38 percent who believe Trump also participated…
Trump Suggests Journalist Murdered And Dismembered By Saudi Arabia Deserved It
The CIA determined that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the 2018 killing. Trump praised bin Salman for his human rights record.
Schumer will push Senate to ‘immediately’ pass Epstein files bill
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said Tuesday that he will request unanimous consent on the Senate floor to “immediately” pass a bill to direct the Department of Justice to publicly release all unclassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein after the House approves the legislation. “Once the House passes the bill to release the Epstein…
Jake Tapper Assures Jasmine Crockett That She Can Cuss. Watch What Happens.
The Texas Democrat got an offer she couldn’t refuse.
Schumer dismisses ‘unhinged’ Trump ‘ramblings’ on direct health care payments
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday dismissed President Trump’s latest statement on health care reform as “unhinged ramblings” that will “no nothing to lower” costs. “Donald Trump’s unhinged ramblings shows he still has no idea how anything actually works. His ‘plan’ makes no sense,” Schumer said in a statement responding to Trump’s plan…
JD Vance defends Tucker Carlson’s son; Ted Cruz running in 2028?
The GOP might look very different three years from now, and while it’s likely, extremely likely, that Vance is the next GOP standard-bearer, it’s not yet clear which ideological faction will control MAGA.
Trump threatens ABC News broadcast license after reporter asks about Epstein
President Trump attacked an ABC News reporter Tuesday after she asked about the Epstein files, threatening to have the network taken off the air for questioning him about the controversy. After White House reporter Mary Bruce asked about the 2018 death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Trump blasted her network as “fake news” and called her…
Donald Trump’s Grip On Republicans Is Slipping
His stunning about-face on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein came only after it became clear he was facing a jailbreak in the GOP-controlled House.
Trump: People ‘Didn’t Like’ Slain Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
In a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Donald Trump called Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist murdered in 2018 allegedly at the prince’s direction, “an extremely controversial” figure.
Watch live: House set to vote on bill ordering DOJ to release Epstein files
The House is prepared to take up the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday afternoon, which, if passed, will order the Justice Department to release all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The vote comes less than a week after a discharge petition — led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and…
Jeffries: Bondi may seek to block Epstein disclosures if law enacted
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday it’s possible Attorney General Pam Bondi could try to block the release of certain Jeffrey Epstein files, even if Congress approves a measure mandating the government documents be made public. In an interview on “Morning Joe” on MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, the Democratic leader agreed with the…
The Snags That Could Prevent The Disclosure Of The Full Epstein Files
Even if Congress voted to make the documents public, the Trump administration could still refuse to turn them over. Here’s how.
Court blocks new Texas congressional map, in severe blow to GOP
A panel of federal judges in Texas on Tuesday blocked the state’s new GOP-favored House map from being used ahead of the 2026 midterms by declaring it a likely racial gerrymander, dealing a blow to Republicans who have looked to net extra seats. In a 2-1 vote, the panel ordered Texas Republicans to use the…
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Half of immigrants say they feel less safe during Trump second term: Survey
About half of immigrants in the U.S. said they feel less safe during President Trump’s second term, according to a new poll. In the survey released Tuesday by the health policy research group KFF and The New York Times, 49 percent of immigrant respondents said they and their family members “feel less safe” amid Trump’s…
Behemoth Epstein vote; Saudi leader gets royal treatment in DC
12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🗯️Plus: Trump tells reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ {beacon} It’s Tuesday. From my informal poll yesterday, 12:30 Report readers overwhelmingly thought the public feud between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene has been more stunning than the president’s public breakup with Elon Musk. Both are fascinating for different reasons….
Khashoggi widow calls on Trump for ‘justice’ ahead of Saudi crown prince meeting
The wife of a slain journalist wrote a letter to President Trump and the first lady urging them both to take up her calls for “justice” at his Tuesday meeting with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Hanan Elatr-Khashoggi is still lobbying for her husband’s body to be returned seven years after the reporter…
White House rolls out red carpet for Saudi crown prince for first US visit since 2018: Photos
President Trump on Tuesday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House with an arrival ceremony on a grand scale along the South Lawn, the most elaborate arrival of a foreign leader to the White House during the second Trump administration. A military band, procession and an F-35 and F-15 fighter…
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