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Maria Bartiromo grills Trump spokeswoman on GOP: '38 of them voted against Trump's agenda'
22 hours, 27 minutes ago

Maria Bartiromo grills Trump spokeswoman on GOP: '38 of them voted against Trump's agenda'

Raw Story  

Fox News host Maria Bartiromo pressed incoming White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt after 38 Republicans voted against President-elect Donald Trump's last-minute demand to raise the debt ceiling as part of a bill to prevent a government shutdown. During an interview on Sunday Morning Futures, Bartiromo told Leavitt that "drama" broke out on Capitol Hill due to Trump's demands derailing …

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‘What Constitution is he reading?’ Republican’s interpretation of role of Congress stuns
2 days, 20 hours ago

‘What Constitution is he reading?’ Republican’s interpretation of role of Congress stuns

Raw Story  

A House Republican's interpretation of the constitutional role of Congress has left some stunned, after he suggested it is not a co-equal branch of government, but rather, intended to be supportive of "President Trump," and "implement" his agenda. "You know, our role is really to be more of a of a supportive board of directors, so we can implement what …

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'Let it shut down': Marjorie Taylor Greene warns 'nothing good is coming' in funding fight
3 days ago

'Let it shut down': Marjorie Taylor Greene warns 'nothing good is coming' in funding fight

Raw Story  

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Friday that Speaker Mike Johnson failed Republicans, and that "nothing good is coming" next. Greene, a top ally to Donald Trump, took to X ahead of the weekend to weigh in on the ongoing government funding battle. Greene, who has floated Elon Musk as a potential replacement for Johnson, explained her motives for …

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Ex-GOP lawmaker trolls 'Vice President Trump': 'President Elon' is actually in charge
4 days, 12 hours ago

Ex-GOP lawmaker trolls 'Vice President Trump': 'President Elon' is actually in charge

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger trolled President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday as he weighed in on the politics surrounding the collapse of the House spending bill – and made clear who he thinks will really be in charge of the federal government when Trump returns to the White House. Kinzinger said Wednesday’s derailment of the temporary spending bill made clear what …

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'Betrayal to the American people': Democratic strategist confronts ex-Trump adviser on CNN
5 days ago

'Betrayal to the American people': Democratic strategist confronts ex-Trump adviser on CNN

Raw Story  

A Democratic strategist called out a Donald Trump ally's defense of his call to prosecute Liz Cheney over her role in the Jan. 6 investigation. The former president called for her prosecution in a Truth Social post that cited a report issued by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who alleged that Cheney may have broken "numerous federal laws" through her contacts with …

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Trump for Dummies
6 days, 12 hours ago

Trump for Dummies

Hindustan Times  

Hello and welcome to the Donald J. Trump School of Politics and Public Policy! Always bear in mind the key insight of Mr Trump’s mentor, the red-baiting lawyer Roy Cohn: “I bring out the worst in my enemies, and that’s how I get them to defeat themselves.” Mr Trump’s opponents forgot or ignored that the previous “largest deportation program of …

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No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case
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6 days, 14 hours ago

No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case

Hindustan Times  

A judge on Monday ruled that Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal should stand, rejecting the U.S. president-elect's argument that a recent Supreme Court ruling nullified the verdict, the New York Times reported. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside his attorney Todd Blanche, speaks to the media as he arrives for his criminal trial …

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Trump's corporate coronation: The rich rush to curry favor ahead of inauguration
1 week ago

Trump's corporate coronation: The rich rush to curry favor ahead of inauguration

Salon  

In May of 2023, the world watched as Charles III was crowned King of England after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at the age of 96. I couldn't help but think of all this as I read about all the billionaires and foreign leaders making the pilgrimage to Donald Trump's golden palace down in Mar-a-Lago. He also met …

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Ex-White House official points to Trump's under-the-radar 'veiled threat' to GOP rivals
1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-White House official points to Trump's under-the-radar 'veiled threat' to GOP rivals

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "The Weekend," Julián Castro, who served in President Barack Obama's administration, claimed the press missed the one of the reasons Donald Trump's camp floated Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement for embattled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth. At his lowest point, the ex-Fox News personality Pete Hegseth appeared to be hours away from …

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Trump says solving Ukraine crisis his top priority
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump says solving Ukraine crisis his top priority

The Hindu  

Donald Trump said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once he assumes office next month, describing West Asia as a "less difficult situation." "I think we have to solve the Ukraine problem with Russia," the U.S. President-elect told French magazine Paris Match in an interview recorded on Saturday and released on Wednesday. But I think that the …

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Secretary of State Blinken is returning to the Mideast in his latest diplomatic foray
1 week, 5 days ago

Secretary of State Blinken is returning to the Mideast in his latest diplomatic foray

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East this week on his 12th visit since the Israel-Hamas war erupted last year but his first since the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The State Department said Blinken would meet Jordanian officials, including King Abdullah II, in the port city of Aqaba on Thursday before flying …

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'Evidently it worked!' Experts say new Trump nominee ran 'usual' campaign — and succeeded
1 week, 5 days ago

'Evidently it worked!' Experts say new Trump nominee ran 'usual' campaign — and succeeded

Raw Story  

President-Elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his nomination of Federal Trade Commission commissioner Andrew Ferguson for Federal Trade Commission Chair. CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter also published a copy of the pitch, writing: This was Andrew Ferguson's pitch for the FTC chairman position, as scooped by @BenBrodyDC last week. Ferguson has impeccable legal credentials, proven loyalty to President Donald …

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What could Trump’s return to the White House mean for Latin America?
1 week, 5 days ago

What could Trump’s return to the White House mean for Latin America?

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is poised to bolster far-right groups and strain trade ties. Trump has already signalled he may lean on Latin American countries to stem the flow of cross-border migration and leverage the region’s economic ties to accomplish the goals of his “Make America Great Again” platform, which calls for stringent border security and …

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Democrats' grief is Donald Trump's best tool of distraction
1 week, 5 days ago

Democrats' grief is Donald Trump's best tool of distraction

Salon  

The Democratic Party is still licking its wounds after being badly beaten by Donald Trump and his MAGA movement in the 2024 election. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism The New York Times offers this peek into the thinking of the Trump and Harris camps on the latter’s supposedly flawless campaign: After …

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Letters to the Editor: Notre Dame’s stunning resurrection is a parable for fixing the planet
1 week, 6 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Notre Dame’s stunning resurrection is a parable for fixing the planet

LA Times  

To the editor: Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, restored and more beautiful than ever, is a testament to what can be accomplished in the face of adversity when we come together to realize a shared goal. Let the magnificent success of Notre Dame’s revival inspire us to quell the flames of this crisis and restore our world to ever more beauty …

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​'You got dumped': Trump's latest White House pick met with ridicule online
2 weeks ago

​'You got dumped': Trump's latest White House pick met with ridicule online

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Sunday announced the position his attorney and spokesperson Alina Habba will serve in the president-elect's upcoming administration, prompting ridicule on social media. On Sunday, Trump announced Habba would serve as "Counselor to the President." National security attorney Mark S. Zaid reminded his readers that "a Florida-based federal judge" previously "ordered nearly $1 million in sanctions against Donald …

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Sanjaya Baru | Driving our foreign trade beyond the Trump bump
2 weeks ago

Sanjaya Baru | Driving our foreign trade beyond the Trump bump

Deccan Chronicle  

The impending return to the White House of US President-elect Donald Trump promising high tariffs has raised the alarm around the world and not just in China. While saying nice things about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr Trump has indicated that his trade negotiators would again take a close look at India’s tariffs. The return of President Trump …

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Trump isn’t back in office but he’s already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump isn’t back in office but he’s already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — He’s making threats, traveling abroad and negotiating with world leaders. That included a phone call in which Trump’s incoming national security adviser, Michael Flynn, discussed new sanctions with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, suggesting things would improve after Trump became president. Trump’s incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that “all transition officials have followed applicable laws …

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Trump And Macron Meet With Zelenskyy In Paris Ahead Of Notre Dame Reopening
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump And Macron Meet With Zelenskyy In Paris Ahead Of Notre Dame Reopening

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a full a dose of presidential pomp and they held an impromptu meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymr Zelenskyy on a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. Trump, the once and future American president, said when he arrived at the Elysee …

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Donald Trump is not even bothering to hide the corruption this time
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump is not even bothering to hide the corruption this time

Salon  

Last February, as Donald Trump was running for the Republican presidential nomination, he appeared at SneakerCon in Philadelphia to debut his latest branded product, gold sneakers emblazoned with the number 45. According to the New York Times, they aren't even bothering to pretend this time: In the wake of Donald J. Trump’s election victory, his family business is poised to …

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Newsom dubs Trump’s proposed tariffs a ‘betrayal’ of American consumers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Newsom dubs Trump’s proposed tariffs a ‘betrayal’ of American consumers

Politico  

The California Democrat also needled Trump over the proposal given that it may violate an agreement he helped craft. “Did he do something wrong with that agreement, that now he wants to throw it out completely and impose 25 percent tax increase on the American people?” Newsom’s verbal missive focused heavily on pocketbook issues surrounding immigration, providing an early indication …

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'Completely immune': Trump seeks to have last criminal charges thrown out
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Completely immune': Trump seeks to have last criminal charges thrown out

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump could soon have one less thing to worry about as he prepares his return to the White House. In a filing on Wednesday, Trump’s legal team formally asked the Georgia Court of Appeals to toss the criminal charges against him in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' election subversion case, which has been on hold for several …

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Trump demands Georgia courts toss out Fani Willis’s criminal case against him
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump demands Georgia courts toss out Fani Willis’s criminal case against him

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Georgia courts should dismiss a sprawling criminal case against Donald …

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Trump seeks to have Georgia election case dismissed, citing presidential immunity
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump seeks to have Georgia election case dismissed, citing presidential immunity

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — President-elect Donald Trump is trying to get the Georgia election interference case against him dismissed, asserting that the state’s courts will not have jurisdiction over him once he returns to the White House next month. Trump’s attorneys on Wednesday filed a notice with the Georgia Court of Appeals saying a sitting president is “completely immune from indictment or …

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