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GOP Lawmaker Resigns From Congress To Take Mystery Job
Tennessee Rep. Mark Green, a decorated Army veteran and staunch conservative voice in the House, has made his exit from Congress official. In a move that’s both strategic and slightly mysterious, Green announced that his resignation will take effect on July 20, opening up yet another seat in an already slim Republican majority — just…
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Officer Shot During ICE Facility Attack As Trump Admin Pledges Harsh Response
The Trump administration has pledged a “zero tolerance” stance on violence targeting law enforcement following the shooting of a local police officer near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas on Friday. “We are closely monitoring the attacks on DHS detention facilities in Prairieland, TX, and Portland, OR, and are coordinating with the USAOs…
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Musk Leads Right-Wing Meltdown Over Trump Admin’s Epstein Review
Elon Musk is leading an online crusade after the Department of Justice issued a statement claiming there was no proof that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein retained a “client list” or was killed. “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” Musk posted on X, along with a mock-up image of an “official…
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Elderly Democratic Rep Falls On House Floor Protesting ‘BBB’
While speaking out against President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” tax cut package, an 81-year-old Democratic congresswoman stumbled on the House floor. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reportedly stumbled during a heated floor debate, where she had been echoing Democratic critiques of what she called Trump’s “big, ugly bill.” The incident occurred after days of marathon…
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Jeffries Squirms When Asked About Mamdani’s ‘Black or African American’ Claim
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) refused to address a claim made by leading New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on his college application years ago regarding his ethnicity. Jeffries joined Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation” Saturday to discuss Democratic mayoral candidate Mamdani, the self-described democratic socialist who defeated former Democratic Gov.…
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AG Bondi Under Fire Over Epstein Client List Revelation
Attorney General Pam Bondi is under fire after the Department of Justice issued a statement claiming there was no proof that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein retained a “client list” or was killed. The memo, first reported by Axios, said investigators found “no incriminating ‘client list’” and “no credible evidence … that Epstein blackmailed…
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DeSantis, Florida Lend Support To TX For Flash Flooding Rescues, Recovery Efforts
As the death toll rises and a dozen others remain missing following deadly flash floods in the Texas Hill Country, Florida is extending its assistance and sending its heartfelt condolences to all affected by the natural disaster. As of Sunday evening, CBS News reported that at least 81 people were killed and 41 more were…
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Trump Plans To Visit Texas After Devastating Flooding
President Donald Trump said that his administration is working closely with state and local officials in Texas after devastating flooding killed at least 53 people and left dozens more missing. He also confirmed that his Homeland Security chief is heading to the state to provide in-person assistance. “The Trump Administration is working with State and…
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Obama Says Texas Flash Flooding ‘Absolutely Heartbreaking’
Former President Barack Obama shared in a statement that he was praying for anyone affected by Texas’s recent catastrophic floods. “The flash flooding in Central Texas is absolutely heartbreaking. Michelle and I are praying for everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news — especially the parents,” he said. “And we’re…
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Obama Reportedly Criticized Biden’s Campaign A Year Before He Dropped Out
Former President Barack Obama reportedly told Joe Biden’s top staff in 2023 that his reelection campaign was a “mess,” according to a new book about the 2024 race. The former president was “slightly incredulous” that Biden was even running again, the book says. During a private lunch at the White House, held less than a…
