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Republican fact-checked to his face after repeatedly misquoting 'unlawful orders' video Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) complained about a video featuring former military members and intelligence staff reminding service members they do not have to carry out illegal orders. The video urged service members not to "give up the ship," explaining that their oath is to the U.S. Constitution and th...

Republican fact-checked to his face after repeatedly misquoting 'unlawful orders' video

Trump DOJ 'briefed' on discredited claim Venezuela rigged 2020 election President Donald Trump's Department of Justice has dispatched federal investigators to question "multiple people" who have been spreading conspiracy theories that Venezuela stole the 2020 election, the Guardian reports.According to the report, the "discredited election-rigging conspiracy theory coul...

Trump DOJ 'briefed' on discredited claim Venezuela rigged 2020 election

Busted: Coast Guard denies changing guidelines after 'huge backlash' from public The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) changed direction this week after a bombshell report revealed it had reclassified symbols like swastikas and a noose from “prohibited hate symbols” to “potentially divisive” symbols. According to one CNN reporter, it caused a “huge backlash.”Last week, a new set of guidel...

Busted: Coast Guard denies changing guidelines after 'huge backlash' from public

Here’s who in the military can actually defy illegal orders: retired 3-star general A video produced by Democrats urging members of the military to defy illegal orders kickstarted a media frenzy this week, spurred on by social media posts by President Donald Trump’s call for the lawmakers to face the death penalty. Writing for The Bulwark on Friday, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant g...

Here’s who in the military can actually defy illegal orders: retired 3-star general

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell derails House committee probe with one move Politico reports Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted co-conspirator of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is refusing to take questions in the House Oversight Committee’s probe into Epstein and the Justice Department’s handling of the case.The news, courtesy of Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.)., rev...

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell derails House committee probe with one move

Trump hosting $1 million per-plate fundraisers while Americans struggle with high prices As President Donald Trump and his administration continue their focus on touting affordability — insisting prices for many everyday food items have dropped while consumers lament grocery store prices — the President will be hosting two one-million-dollar-a-plate fundraisers for his super PAC early n...

Trump hosting $1 million per-plate fundraisers while Americans struggle with high prices

Trump impersonator running for Congress blasts 'cruel absurdity' of White House Comedian J-L Cauvin isn't joking around about his new endeavor: running for Congress. The Donald Trump impersonator announced his candidacy on Friday, though this time his video didn't show him in his MAGA hat or using his "Trump voice." He'll be running for the open U.S. House seat in New Jersey's ...

Trump impersonator running for Congress blasts 'cruel absurdity' of White House

Experts say 'tidal wave of loss' undercuts Trump's latest claim about food stamps President Donald Trump is continuing to insist that his leadership on the economy has been good by citing a figure that 600,000 to 800,000 fewer Americans are using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps). But several experts are pointing out that the president's claim i...

Experts say 'tidal wave of loss' undercuts Trump's latest claim about food stamps

'The GOP will lose the midterms': MAGA 'thrown' by Trump's praise of NYC mayor-elect President Donald Trump's complimentary tone toward New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani caught many Republicans off guard — and some are worried about what that could mean for the GOP's hopes in next year's pivotal midterm elections."I expect to be helping him, not hurting him," Trump said, addi...

'The GOP will lose the midterms': MAGA 'thrown' by Trump's praise of NYC mayor-elect

'I'm not threatening death': Trump denies he ever threatened execution for Dems President Donald Trump denied that he was "threatening death" for Democratic lawmakers who reminded U.S. troops that they are obligated not to follow illegal orders.On Thursday, Trump accused Democrats of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after they published a video advising troops to uphold the Const...

President Donald Trump denied that he was "threatening death" for Democratic lawmakers who reminded U.S. troops that they are obligated not to follow illegal orders.

GOP self-enrichment ploy skewered: 'No one with a brain thought this was a good idea' Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham came under fire Friday for being the only lawmaker to sign on to a GOP self-enrichment scheme.Jake Sherman appeared on MS NOW ahead of the weekend, where he was asked about a ploy that would allow senators who are investigated by the government to sue for poten...

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham came under fire Friday for being the only lawmaker to sign on to a GOP self-enrichment scheme.

The extremists in black robes are about to vote white yet again Fifty-seven years ago, I authored an article in the New York Times Magazine provocatively titled: “Nine Men in Black Who Think White.” It argued that the Supreme Court had long been one of the major roadblocks to progress on racial justice in this country.Today, the nine black-robed Supreme Court ju...

OPINION: Fifty-seven years ago, I authored an article in the New York Times Magazine provocatively titled: "Nine Men in Black Who Think White."

'Very interesting': Rumors swirl as JD Vance's wife arrives at event without wedding ring The internet erupted with intrigue and speculation Friday after several photos showed JD Vance's wife, Usha, arriving at an event alongside Melania Trump, but without her wedding ring.Usha was recently in the news after her husband mentioned at a speaking event that he hopes she will one day convert...

The internet erupted with intrigue and speculation Friday after several photos showed JD Vance's wife, Usha, arriving at an event alongside Melania Trump, but without her wedding ring.

'Forgets her ring sometimes': Usha Vance's team explains picture that spurred speculations Raw Story on Friday reported on rumors swirling online after JD Vance's wife appeared in public without a wedding ring, but the second lady's office offered an explanation.Usha Vance's appearance in public without a wedding ring raised eyebrows among liberal influencers and strategists, who have kep...

Raw Story on Friday reported on rumors swirling online after JD Vance's wife appeared in public without a wedding ring, but the second lady's office offered an explanation.

'Very rational person': Trump dismisses MAGA ally's claim Mamdani is a 'jihadist' President Donald Trump on Friday distanced himself from Republican attacks portraying New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a “jihadist,” brushing aside the smear during the pair’s first-ever meeting in the Oval Office.The moment unfolded when a reporter asked Trump directly whether he believed he ...

President Donald Trump on Friday distanced himself from Republican attacks portraying New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a "jihadist," brushing aside the smear during the pair's first-ever meeting in the Oval Office.

How Trump abandoned plans for a massive cut in disability benefits for older workers On Nov. 13, a small team of advocates for people with disabilities stepped through White House security and into the narrow, bustling corridors of the West Wing, unsure what to expect. They’d managed to get a short meeting with James Blair, who is one of President Donald Trump’s deputy chiefs of sta...

How Trump abandoned plans for a massive cut in disability benefits for older workers

'Misleading the American people': New York Times editorial board blasts Trump’s economy Donald Trump campaigned heavily in 2024 on the promise of bringing down everyday prices for American people. However, as argued in a new piece from the New York Times editorial board, he hasn’t just failed to live up to this “impossible promise,” he has also “pursued policies… that are making the pr...

'Misleading the American people': New York Times editorial board blasts Trump’s economy

'Should know better': Retired Lt. Gen slams Graham for repeating Trump sedition claims Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C) on the Friday edition of “Morning Joe” for haranguing congressional Democrats who urged military service members to “refuse illegal orders.”Graham sent letters to Democratic lawmakers with backgrounds in the military or intelligence communit...

'Should know better': Retired Lt. Gen slams Graham for repeating Trump sedition claims

Fox News delivers brutal reality check for Trump on the economy President Donald Trump has tried to paint a rosy picture of the economy during his second term, but now even the usually MAGA-friendly Fox News can no longer deny the reality of voter sentiment.On Thursday, Fox News released a new poll conducted November 14-17, taking the temperature of how voters a...

Fox News delivers brutal reality check for Trump on the economy

White House walks back official’s claim they 'don’t really care about the Europeans'​ The White House made a quick U-turn on Thursday after announcing on Wednesday that it didn't much care what the Europeans wanted regarding Ukraine. Politico reported Wednesday that, inside the White House, administration officials were developing a plan to be presented to Ukrainian President Volodym...

White House walks back official’s claim they 'don’t really care about the Europeans'

Toxic sludge threatens at least 7 states — and the 'risk is already locked in' Seven states are one flood away from a toxic sludge site spilling into the community. Mother Jones reported Friday, "Florida, New Jersey, California, Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts, and Texas account for 80 percent" of the sites. "Most of this risk is already locked in."More than 5,500 toxic sit...

Toxic sludge threatens at least 7 states — and the 'risk is already locked in'

Morning Joe rages at Republicans 'lying through their teeth' “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough has clearly had it with what he calls Republican attempts to distract from the party’s collapsing agenda.“It's just nonsensical,” Scarborough said on Friday while speaking of President Donald Trump and Republicans’ efforts to accuse Democrats of “sedition” for urgi...

Morning Joe rages at Republicans 'lying through their teeth'

Here are 5 key reasons Republicans are finally breaking 'lame duck' Trump’s spell The Republican Party at large is increasingly turning away from President Donald Trump, and according to a new breakdown from the Los Angeles Times, there are at least five key reasons why.Trump’s dwindling influence over the party he once commanded with an iron fist is increasingly out in the open ...

Here are 5 key reasons Republicans are finally breaking 'lame duck' Trump’s spell

'Doesn’t want to go there': Trump ego stunts White House plan to course-correct on economy Puck Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker offered sour predictions for the nation’s slumping economy if President Donald Trump fails to overcome his pride.When asked to gauge the Trump administration’s mood on rising inflation concerns, Baker said the White House did not appear to have a cohe...

'Doesn’t want to go there': Trump ego stunts White House plan to course-correct on economy

Judge details how Trump administration 'systematically and repeatedly lied' in court ICE and its agents incurred the wrath of a federal judge following extensive reviews of body camera footage and “impossible to believe” statements relating to the recent enforcement operations in Chicago.In recent months, Chicago has emerged as one the epicenters of President Donald Trump’s immigrat...

Judge details how Trump administration 'systematically and repeatedly lied' in court

'Angry old man' Trump is 'unraveling': White House columnist Trump has always been “abusive, rude, petulant, unprofessional and undignified,” says Salon White House columnist Brian Karem. But this week, the world got to see him “at a new low.”“He said ‘Quiet, piggy’ mere inches from the face of a female journalist in a gaggle of reporters on Air Force One,” s...

'Angry old man' Trump is 'unraveling': White House columnist

Trump 'in panic surrounded by weaklings' as bad news mounts: conservative The passage of the Epstein Transparency Act cemented a bad week for President Donald Trump, leaving him “in a panic,” according to conservative commentator Bill Kristol.Writing in a piece for The Bulwark on Friday, Kristol noted that while Trump might have the started the week off “loving life” as h...

Trump 'in panic surrounded by weaklings' as bad news mounts: conservative

'People care': Trump alerted of furious fight against latest 'dumpster fire of a plan' President Donald Trump's new plan for the Endangered Species Act could effectively dismantle the program's protections for vulnerable wildlife, CNN environmental reporter Bill Weir warned Thursday."The Trump administration is moving to strip protections for endangered species and their habitats," sa...

President Donald Trump's new plan for the Endangered Species Act could effectively dismantle the program's protections for vulnerable wildlife, CNN environmental reporter Bill Weir warned Thursday.

DOJ officials accused of using 'cut and paste' job to salvage rejected indictment During a discussion of the James Comey indictment that it threatened with dismissal for multiple errors, missteps and misrepresentations, MS NOW legal analyst Lisa Rubin battered Department of Justice officials for making matters for embattled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan even worse.Describing the tu...

DOJ officials accused of using 'cut and paste' job to salvage rejected indictment

​'Death!' Trump throws extreme threat at Dems who urged defiance President Donald Trump escalated his fury against a handful of Democratic military veterans who made a video reminding active-duty servicemembers the Uniform Code of Military Justice requires them to refuse unlawful orders — suggesting in a post on his Truth Social platform that those Democrats have...

'Death!' Trump throws extreme threat at Dems who urged defiance