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Man Accused Of Firing At Secret Service Near VP Vance Motorcade Indicted In DC: DOJ Man Accused Of Firing At Secret Service Near VP Vance Motorcade Indicted In DC: DOJ
Man Accused Of Firing At Secret Service Near VP Vance Motorcade Indicted In DC: DOJ A Texas man accused of opening fire on Secret Service officers near the Washington Monument as Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade passed nearby has been indicted by a federal grand jury, prosecutors announced. Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was charged in connection with the May shooting near 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW that left a teenage bystander wounded on the National Mall. According to federal prosecutors, the incident unfolded shortly before 3:40 p.m. on Monday, May 4, when a plainclothes Secret Service agent spotted Marx appearing to conceal a firearm near 15th S…

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by Zak Failla
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Musicians Flee 'Misleading' Trump-Linked Concert Series Amid Fan Outrage Musicians Flee 'Misleading' Trump-Linked Concert Series Amid Fan Outrage
Musicians Flee 'Misleading' Trump-Linked Concert Series Amid Fan Outrage A concert series linked to President Donald Trump is unraveling after several artists pulled out within days of being announced amid widespread fan backlash. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Will Take Center Stage After Musicians Pull Out At Great American State Fair: Report At least five of the nine performers listed for the Freedom 250 concerts have backed out of the event in Washington, DC. The concert series is planned as part of the Great American State Fair, which will be held on the National Mall from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, July 10. The concerts are bei…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Swatting' Call Sends Fairfax Police To SCOTUS Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Virginia Home 'Swatting' Call Sends Fairfax Police To SCOTUS Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Virginia Home
'Swatting' Call Sends Fairfax Police To SCOTUS Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Virginia Home Officers rushed to the Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday night after she was the target of a "swatting" call that was swiftly debunked. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were dispatched to the justice's home after a caller reported hearing "two or three gunshots" and an argument at her address, according to multiple reports. Dispatch audio from the response was first released by DC-based freelance photographer Andrew Leyden and later shared by Bloomberg Law. Police responded to a call for the…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Wants His Face On New $250 Bills In Latest Branding Push: Report Trump Wants His Face On New $250 Bills In Latest Branding Push: Report
Trump Wants His Face On New $250 Bills In Latest Branding Push: Report President Donald Trump is pushing to add his face to a new $250 bill in the latest unprecedented effort to attach his branding to federal institutions, according to a report. Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to prepare designs for the bill, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, May 28. The proposal would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than 150 years. Federal law currently allows only deceased people to be depicted on US currency. Another law specifies which bill denominations the bureau may pro…

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by Chris Spiker
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Tulsi Gabbard Out As Director Of National Intelligence Amid Wave Of Trump Cabinet Departures Tulsi Gabbard Out As Director Of National Intelligence Amid Wave Of Trump Cabinet Departures
Tulsi Gabbard Out As Director Of National Intelligence Amid Wave Of Trump Cabinet Departures A high-profile shake-up is hitting the nation’s intelligence leadership. Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence, according to multiple reports early Friday afternoon, May 22. Gabbard, 45, is expected to leave the post on Tuesday, June 30. Her departure comes after her husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Axios reported. Gabbard notified President Donald Trump of her decision during an Oval Office meeting, according to Fox News Digital. A successor was not immediately announced. Gabbard’s departure marks the latest in a wave of high…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Retired Cop Jailed For Critical Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835K Settlement Retired Cop Jailed For Critical Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835K Settlement
Retired Cop Jailed For Critical Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835K Settlement A retired police officer will receive $835,000 after social media posts he made in the aftermath of the killing of controversial right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The payout was won by Larry Bushart, a former officer from Tennessee who was arrested over a Facebook comment he posted about a pro-Kirk vigil in September 2025. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced the settlement in a news release on Wednesday, May 20.  Bushart shared a meme under a post promoting the event in Perry County, Tennessee. The picture showed President Donald Tru…

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by Chris Spiker
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Puff, Puff, Law Not Passed: Spanberger Spoils Legal Weed Sales In Virginia With Veto Puff, Puff, Law Not Passed: Spanberger Spoils Legal Weed Sales In Virginia With Veto
Puff, Puff, Law Not Passed: Spanberger Spoils Legal Weed Sales In Virginia With Veto Virginia legalized marijuana years ago. But after Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s latest move, residents still won’t be able to legally buy it anywhere in the Commonwealth anytime soon. Spanberger announced Tuesday that she is vetoing legislation that would have finally created a regulated retail marijuana marketplace in Virginia, keeping the state stuck in a strange legal limbo where adults can legally possess cannabis — but licensed recreational sales still do not exist. Puff, puff... legislation not passed. That means Virginia will remain the only state in the country that has legalized adul…

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by Zak Failla
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New Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near New Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near
New Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near President Donald Trump’s latest poll numbers are in, and they bring a fresh warning sign for his second term. A New York Times/Siena national survey of registered voters released Monday, May 18, found Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37 percent, according to the Siena Research Institute. The poll also found that 59 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance. The result marks a second-term low for Trump in New York Times/Siena polling, according to The New York Times. Voters gave Trump poor marks across several major issues. The Siena Research Institute said majorities di…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Demands DOJ Probe After Maryland Election Error Impacts 500K+ Mail-In Ballots Trump Demands DOJ Probe After Maryland Election Error Impacts 500K+ Mail-In Ballots
Trump Demands DOJ Probe After Maryland Election Error Impacts 500K+ Mail-In Ballots More than 500,000 Maryland voters are now being sent replacement mail-in ballots after a major printing error triggered confusion across the state and sparked a political firestorm involving President Donald Trump, Gov. Wes Moore, and the Department of Justice. The Maryland State Board of Elections confirmed that a coding mistake by its mail-in ballot vendor resulted in some voters receiving ballots for the wrong political party ahead of the June 23 gubernatorial primary election. Because officials could not determine which voters received the wrong ballots and which received the correct on…

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by Zak Failla
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Former UFO Official Accused Of Racist Remarks Faces Primary For Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Former UFO Official Accused Of Racist Remarks Faces Primary For Pennsylvania Lt. Governor
Former UFO Official Accused Of Racist Remarks Faces Primary For Pennsylvania Lt. Governor A former Pennsylvania UFO organization leader accused of making racist remarks on social media years ago is facing voters Tuesday in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for lieutenant governor. John Ventre, 69, of Hempfield, is one of two Republicans seeking the nomination to run alongside Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the November general election. In Pennsylvania, candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run separately in the primary before forming a joint ticket for the general election. Ventre is facing Allegheny County Republican Committee Chairman Jason Richey, a 54-ye…

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by Jillian Pikora
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SCOTUS Crushes Virginia Democrats’ Congressional Map Push In Stunning One-Sentence Order SCOTUS Crushes Virginia Democrats’ Congressional Map Push In Stunning One-Sentence Order
SCOTUS Crushes Virginia Democrats’ Congressional Map Push In Stunning One-Sentence Order Virginia Democrats’ bid to salvage congressional maps they hoped could reshape the House battlefield ahead of the midterms came crashing down on Friday in a brutally short order from the US Supreme Court. “The application for stay presented to The Chief Justice and by him referred to the Court is denied.” That was the entire ruling. One sentence from the nation’s highest court ended weeks of escalating legal warfare over Virginia’s controversial redistricting overhaul — and triggered an immediate political firestorm from Democratic leaders who accused the courts of erasing the will of mill…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuba Near Collapse: Fuel Runs Out, Blackouts Spreading, Leader Raúl Castro Faces US Indictment Cuba Near Collapse: Fuel Runs Out, Blackouts Spreading, Leader Raúl Castro Faces US Indictment
Cuba Near Collapse: Fuel Runs Out, Blackouts Spreading, Leader Raúl Castro Faces US Indictment Cuba’s deepening crisis has entered a new and volatile phase. The island has run out of diesel and fuel oil, Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O Levy said this week, as Havana faced blackouts lasting 20 to 22 hours a day, according to Spanish news outlet El País. The country’s power grid is now in a critical state. Crowds protested across Havana, blocking roads, banging pots, and demanding electricity. Cuban officials have blamed the outages on US sanctions after President Donald Trump warned in January of tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba. The pressure is a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Marco Rubio Or JD Vance? New Poll Reveals Pick For 2028 Republican Presidential Race Marco Rubio Or JD Vance? New Poll Reveals Pick For 2028 Republican Presidential Race
Marco Rubio Or JD Vance? New Poll Reveals Pick For 2028 Republican Presidential Race A possible future GOP presidential primary race is a couple of years away, but one new poll is already stirring the early conversation. AtlasIntel released a national poll on Tuesday, May 12, asking Republican respondents who they would prefer as the party's 2028 presidential nominee. The survey was conducted from Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7, among 2,069 American adults. AtlasIntel listed a margin of error of 2 percentage points. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led the field with 45.4 percent support among Republican respondents. Vice President JD Vance finished second with 29.6…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Mobile Says Golden Phones Will Be Shipped After Long Delays, Criticism Trump Mobile Says Golden Phones Will Be Shipped After Long Delays, Criticism
Trump Mobile Says Golden Phones Will Be Shipped After Long Delays, Criticism Trump Mobile claims that its long-delayed gold smartphones will finally be shipped to customers who paid deposits nearly a year ago. The brand owned by The Trump Organization posted an update on Facebook about the phones on Wednesday, May 13. Trump Mobile was unveiled on Monday, June 16, 2025, to coincide with the 10th anniversary of President Donald Trump's first campaign launch. The Trump-branded gold smartphones were initially promoted with an August 2025 release date, but customers have yet to receive them. "The T1 Phone has arrived!!" Trump Mobile wrote. "Thos…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Poll Reveals How Many Americans Think Trump Assassination Attempts Were 'Staged' New Poll Reveals How Many Americans Think Trump Assassination Attempts Were 'Staged'
New Poll Reveals How Many Americans Think Trump Assassination Attempts Were 'Staged' Most Americans have expressed doubt about whether the assassination attempts against President Donald Trump were staged, a new poll said. More than half (54%) of Americans either believed the incidents were faked or said they were unsure, according to a NewsGuard/YouGov survey released on Monday, May 11. The poll of 1,000 US adults found that 30% of respondents believed at least one of the three incidents involving Trump was staged, while just 38% said all three attempts were authentic. The poll asked people about April's attempted attack at the White House Correspo…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Nominates Doug Mastriano For US Ambassador To Slovak Republic Trump Nominates Doug Mastriano For US Ambassador To Slovak Republic
Trump Nominates Doug Mastriano For US Ambassador To Slovak Republic Pennsylvania State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the Republican lawmaker from Franklin County who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2022, has been nominated to serve as the next US Ambassador to the Slovak Republic, the White House announced on Monday, May 11. Mastriano, who represents Pennsylvania’s 33rd Senatorial District covering Franklin and Adams counties, said he was “deeply honored and humbled” by President Donald Trump’s nomination in a statement shared on X.  “Upon Senate confirmation, I look forward to representing our nation abroad, strengthening the friendship between our two coun…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Percentage Of Americans Who Say They Avoid News About Trump May Come As Surprise Percentage Of Americans Who Say They Avoid News About Trump May Come As Surprise
Percentage Of Americans Who Say They Avoid News About Trump May Come As Surprise A growing divide in how Americans engage with political news is coming into sharper focus. A new Media Insight Project poll found that roughly six in 10 Americans say they avoid news about President Donald Trump at least some of the time. Thirty-one percent of respondents said they frequently steer clear of Trump-related coverage, while 32 percent said they sometimes avoid it. Related story: Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War Far fewer said they consistently engage with news about the president. Eighteen percent reported that they rarely skip Trump-rel…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Virginia Supreme Court Kills Redistricting Referendum, Igniting Political Firestorm (UPDATED) Virginia Supreme Court Kills Redistricting Referendum, Igniting Political Firestorm (UPDATED)
Virginia Supreme Court Kills Redistricting Referendum, Igniting Political Firestorm (Updated) A Virginia Supreme Court ruling that wiped out a voter-approved congressional redistricting referendum on Friday sparked an all-out political firestorm across the country, with Democrats accusing the court of “silencing” millions of voters while Republicans celebrated the decision as a death blow to what they called an unconstitutional power grab. The 4-3 ruling by the Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated the April 21 referendum that would have redrawn the Commonwealth’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms, keeping the current districts in place and preserving a map Democrats hoped…

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by Zak Failla
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Kyle Rittenhouse Hospitalized After Venomous Spider Bite: 'Couldn't Take Me Out' Kyle Rittenhouse Hospitalized After Venomous Spider Bite: 'Couldn't Take Me Out'
Kyle Rittenhouse Hospitalized After Venomous Spider Bite: 'Couldn't Take Me Out' Kyle Rittenhouse, who infamously killed two men during police brutality protests in 2020, was hospitalized after he was bitten by a venomous spider. Rittenhouse shared pictures from a hospital bed on social media on Wednesday, May 6. The 23-year-old was hooked up to monitors and had a large red mark on his body from what he said was a brown recluse spider bite. The far-right gun advocate joked about the injury, saying that he was disappointed that "I'm not Spider-Man now." "The communists couldn't take me out and i'll be damned if I let a brown recluse take me out," he poste…

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by Chris Spiker
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Poll Asks Americans If They Can Beat Trump In A Fight: See What They Said Poll Asks Americans If They Can Beat Trump In A Fight: See What They Said
Poll Asks Americans If They Can Beat Trump In A Fight: See What They Said Most Americans believe they can beat President Donald Trump in a physical fight, according to a new poll conducted after a strange comment he made to a child. More than half (55%) of respondents said they would beat Trump in a fight, according to a YouGov poll released on Wednesday, May 6. Just 19% of the respondents believed that the 79-year-old would beat them in a hypothetical brawl. YouGov surveyed 2,609 Americans after Trump asked a boy a sarcastic question at the White House during a physical fitness event. "I don't think we'll have to worry about you," Trump said while sla…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump-Backed Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary Trump-Backed Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary
Trump-Backed Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary Backed by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination in Ohio’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, May 5. The 40-year-old Cincinnati native will face Democrat Dr. Amy Acton in November. Acton is a physician and researcher who previously served as director of the Ohio Department of Health. Ramaswamy earned his bachelor's in biology from Harvard in 2007 and his Juris Doctor from Yale in 2013. He was an investment partner at a hedge fund and largely built his career as a biotech entrepreneur. Ramaswamy launched his presidential camp…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War
Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War A new survey shows how Americans view President Donald Trump’s handling of prices, the economy, and Iran. The numbers point to trouble on the issues many voters feel every day, while the war has quickly become a political flashpoint. Trump’s disapproval reached 62 percent in the Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released Sunday, May 3, the highest level of either of his terms. His overall approval stood at 37 percent, down slightly from 39 percent in February. The numbers were sharper on pocketbook issues. Trump’s approval rating on the economy fell seven points since February …

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Will 'Take Over' Half-Century-Long Adversary Cuba 'Almost Immediately,' Trump Says US Will 'Take Over' Half-Century-Long Adversary Cuba 'Almost Immediately,' Trump Says
US Will 'Take Over' Half-Century-Long Adversary Cuba 'Almost Immediately,' Trump Says President Donald Trump raised eyebrows — and hackles in Havana — when he said the United States will quickly be “taking over” Cuba.  The comments came on the same day he signed an executive order tightening the economic screws on the island nation. Speaking Friday, May 1, at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump told the crowd the US would be "taking over Cuba "almost immediately." In characteristic fashion, Trump nodded toward military muscle to underscore the point, referencing the USS Abraham Lincoln — currently deployed near Iran — and musing that t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Senate Candidate Threatens To Kill Trump, Congressman's Daughter: Affidavit US Senate Candidate Threatens To Kill Trump, Congressman's Daughter: Affidavit
US Senate Candidate Threatens To Kill Trump, Congressman's Daughter: Affidavit A Pennsylvania man who recently launched a campaign for U.S. Senate is accused of leaving a series of violent voicemails threatening President Donald Trump and a member of Congress’s family, according to unsealed federal court documents on Friday, May 1. Raymond Eugene Chandler III, of Wilkinsburg, was arrested and charged after a federal investigation into repeated threats made over voicemail, authorities said. Chandler is charged with influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a family member and by threat, according to the affidavit. The criminal co…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Trump's Face May Be Added To US Passports In Unprecedented Move: Reports Trump's Face May Be Added To US Passports In Unprecedented Move: Reports
Trump's Face May Be Added To US Passports In Unprecedented Move: Reports The State Department is considering putting President Donald Trump's picture and signature on US passports, his latest unprecedented move to attach his name to federal institutions. Trump administration officials claim the proposed redesign celebrates the nation's 250th birthday. The Bulwark was first to report on the passport changes on Tuesday, April 28, citing two sources familiar with the plan. The passport's inside cover shows Trump's scowling second inaugural portrait superimposed over the Declaration of Independence, along with his signature in gold above the…

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by Chris Spiker
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Percentage Of Americans Who View Trump As 'Even-Tempered' Revealed In New Poll Percentage Of Americans Who View Trump As 'Even-Tempered' Revealed In New Poll
Percentage Of Americans Who View Trump As 'Even-Tempered' Revealed In New Poll A new snapshot of public opinion is offering insight into how Americans view President Donald Trump as global tensions and high-profile clashes continue to unfold. A growing share of Americans are raising concerns about Trump’s temperament and leadership amid the war in Iran and a public dispute with Pope Leo, according to a Reuters/Ipsos six-day poll that concluded Monday, April 20. The survey found that 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, while 62 percent disapprove, a share that has held steady at the lowest level of his current term. Questions about temperament …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People' Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People'
Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People' Tucker Carlson, the right-wing political commentator and podcaster, has issued a public apology for his role in supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.  During the latest episode of "The Tucker Carlson Show," on Monday, April 20, Carlson said, "I'll be tormented for a long time by the fact that I played a role in getting Donald Trump elected. And I want to say that I'm sorry for misleading people."  Speaking to his brother, Buckley Carlson, during the episode, Carlson elaborated on his regret, saying: "You and I and everyone else who supported him, you wrote speeche…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds
Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds The Chilean national who stole former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Gucci purse while she was dining in DC with family is facing more than just prison time. Mario Bustamante Leiva was sentenced on Wednesday, April 22, to 36 months in prison in connection with a series of thefts that culminated when he attempted to rob Noem. When he is released, Bustamante Leiva will be deported from the country. “Bustamante Leiva came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the District. He methodically targeted women at restaurants, stealing their purses and monetizing the stolen cards …

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Votes Yes On Major Redistricting Measure, Paving Way For House Democrats Virginia Votes Yes On Major Redistricting Measure, Paving Way For House Democrats
Virginia Votes Yes On Major Redistricting Measure, Paving Way For House Democrats Virginia voters have narrowly approved a hotly contested redistricting referendum that could help Democrats gain congressional seats.  Earlier this year, Democrats proposed a new map with the intention of flipping four Republican-held House seats. On Tuesday, April 21, with approximately 51 percent of the vote, Virginia residents approved the measure, potentially giving Democrats power over all but one of the state's 11 congressional seats next year. BREAKING: We can now project that the YES vote will WIN Virginia’s redistricting referendum — handing Democrats a major victory with …

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US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says
US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says The Pentagon will no longer require service members to get the annual flu shot, the latest move by the Trump administration pushing back against vaccine science. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change on Tuesday, April 21. He said the influenza vaccine is now voluntary for all active-duty troops, reservists, and civilian personnel. According to updated guidance from the Department of Defense, individual military branches can seek exceptions to keep the requirement in place. Officials have 15 days to submit those requests to the DoD. Hegseth downplayed the importance of fl…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Cabinet Secretary Exits Post Amid Misconduct Allegations Trump Cabinet Secretary Exits Post Amid Misconduct Allegations
Trump Cabinet Secretary Exits Post Amid Misconduct Allegations Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid a federal misconduct investigation, marking the third high-profile departure from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet this year. The White House announced her resignation in a statement from Communications Director Steven Cheung late Monday afternoon, April 20. Cheung said on social media that Chavez-DeRemer is leaving to "take a position in the private sector." Cheung praised her tenure, saying, "She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional sk…

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by Joe Lombardi