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‘Buried at the Trump Golf Course’: Explosive FBI interview unearthed in Epstein files – An explosive allegation against President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has surfaced in the Justice Department’s recent release of 3.5 million files, including disturbing details about a supposed…
President Trump’s Claim of an “Irrefutable” Argument Supporting His Right to Unilaterally Impose Voter ID and Election Rules May Be Based on Insane Claim that Marriott Hotel Manager Found Secret Text in the Shadows of a Microfilm Copy of the U.S. Constitution – Yesterday I noted the latest set of unhinged social media posts from President Trump in which he declared that voter id requirements and other election changes would be imposed in the midterms via…
Peter Attia appears to be staying at CBS News despite Epstein communications – Staffers believe network has decided to retain Attia, who issued apology after inappropriate Epstein emails, as on-air analyst
Rubio calls on Europe to join Trump’s new world order – Top U.S. diplomat backs new partnership with the continent as he reiterates MAGA talking points.
Marco Rubio has warmer words for Europe weeks after Trump's harsh Davos comments – In a speech aimed at reducing tensions over Greenland and threats of further tariffs, America's top diplomat said the U.S. is not abandoning its oldest allies.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Sheriff says no arrests, none remain in custody after major operation | Live Updates from Fox News Digital – FBI and local authorities conducted a major operation in connection to the Nancy Guthrie case, as at least three people were detained and a vehicle was hauled off. The 84-year-old mother of NBC…
At least half a dozen top Trump administration officials appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files – The degree to which each individual was connected to Epstein varies significantly, from a single email to years of communications.
The future of Nebraska's 'blue dot' electoral vote becomes an issue in one key midterm race – Democrats are vying to flip their party’s top House target, a Nebraska district where Kamala Harris won an electoral vote in 2024. State Republicans want to change the law.
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis | CNN – Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take…
Settlement reached in Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News – Fox News will pay more than $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after the sides hammered out a last-minute settlement Tuesday in the explosive defamation case launched against the right-wing…
Trump news at a glance: Danish PM believes US president still wants to own Greenland – Mette Frederiksen and her Greenlandic counterpart, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said the pressure on the island’s people was “unacceptable”. Key US politics stories from 14 February at a glance
Sen. Mark Kelly's lawyer urges DOJ officials not to seek indictment for a second time over video – A second attempt to indict a group of Democratic lawmakers over the "illegal orders" video would be "a remarkable abuse of the Department’s power," Kelly's lawyer wrote.
Barack Obama publicly states support for anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis – Speaking with progressive YouTuber, former US president stressed ‘unprecedented nature’ of agency’s actions
Nancy Pelosi Warns Of Trump 'Surveillance' Ahead of Midterms – Nancy Pelosi warned MS NOW about "surveillance by the intelligence operation" ahead of the midterms, telling Democrats to not "put anything past" Trump.
Democratic senators launch inquiry into EPA’s repeal of key air pollution enforcement measure – Senators said repeal was ‘particularly troubling’ and was counter to EPA’s mandate to protect human health