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Ghislaine Maxwell appears to be working on a commutation request for President Donald Trump, according to an email between Maxwell and her attorney obtained by the House Judiciary Committee.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell appears to be working on a commutation request for President Donald Trump, according to an email between Maxwell and her attorney obtained by the House Judiciary Committee.
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Trump's lawyers responded to the BBC last night, demanding a full retraction of the documentary along with an apology and financial compensation - if not, the president threatened to sue for $1 billion
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November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Trump's lawyers responded to the BBC last night, demanding a full retraction of the documentary along with an apology and financial compensation - if not, the president threatened to sue for $1 billion
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The BBC’s director general and a top news executive at the network both resigned on Sunday following the release of an internal memo raising concern with edited footage of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, speech in a documentary.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The BBC’s director general and a top news executive at the network both resigned on Sunday following the release of an internal memo raising concern with edited footage of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, speech in a documentary.
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Mark Wolf, a senior federal judge first appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, resigned this weekend in order to freely speak out against what he called the Trump administration’s “assault on the rule of law.”
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November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mark Wolf, a senior federal judge first appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, resigned this weekend in order to freely speak out against what he called the Trump administration’s “assault on the rule of law.”
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The Trump administration is directing states to “immediately undo” any efforts taken to offer full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for this month.
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Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Their Efforts to Pay Full SNAP Benefits
Nearly 42 million Americans rely on the federally funded food assistance program.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Trump administration is directing states to “immediately undo” any efforts taken to offer full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for this month.
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President Donald Trump is reportedly vying for the Washington Commanders’ new D.C. stadium to be named in his honor.
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Trump Reportedly Vying for Commanders’ New D.C. Stadium to be Named After Him
“That would be a beautiful name, as it was President Trump who made the rebuilding of the new stadium possible,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
President Donald Trump is reportedly vying for the Washington Commanders’ new D.C. stadium to be named in his honor.
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Trump is again proposing $2,000 stimulus checks using tariff revenue as the Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling on his authority to enact tariffs.
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Trump Promises $2K Tariff Stimulus Checks as SCOTUS Weighs a Check on His Power
An appeals court ruled in September the president’s power to regulate imports does not extend to unlimited tariffs — a power reserved only for Congress.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Trump is again proposing $2,000 stimulus checks using tariff revenue as the Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling on his authority to enact tariffs.
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House Oversight Dems want to speak with the former Prince Andrew about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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Oversight Democrats Move to Interview Embattled British Royal Andrew as Part of Epstein Probe
The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew had his titles stripped by his brother, King Charles III, last week.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
House Oversight Dems want to speak with the former Prince Andrew about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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Sandwich guy, aka Sean Dunn, has been acquitted.
After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
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After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Sandwich guy, aka Sean Dunn, has been acquitted.
After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
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After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
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President Donald Trump quickly found a culprit for a number of major Republican losses in Tuesday’s slate of elections: the ongoing government shutdown.
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Trump Blames the Shutdown for Republican Election Losses
Democrats had a big night Tuesday — and the president is not happy.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
President Donald Trump quickly found a culprit for a number of major Republican losses in Tuesday’s slate of elections: the ongoing government shutdown.
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Virginia candidate for attorney general Jay Jones is projected to become the state's next attorney general, surviving a text message scandal that roiled the end of his campaign.
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Democrat Jay Jones Wins Virginia AG Race Despite Texting Scandal
He held a 6-point polling lead last month when texts were released that showed Jones allegedly fantasizing about shooting Virginia’s then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Virginia candidate for attorney general Jay Jones is projected to become the state's next attorney general, surviving a text message scandal that roiled the end of his campaign.
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In another historic first, Virginians elect Ghalaza Hashmi to be the state’s first Indian and first Muslim statewide elected official.
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor’s Election
She defeated her opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, by what was expected to be a wide margin.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
In another historic first, Virginians elect Ghalaza Hashmi to be the state’s first Indian and first Muslim statewide elected official.
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Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is projected to become the first female governor of Virginia after posting a convincing election win on Tuesday.
The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
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The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
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November 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is projected to become the first female governor of Virginia after posting a convincing election win on Tuesday.
The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
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The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
www.notus.org/virginia/abi...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned grocery stores across the country to avoid providing discounts to SNAP recipients who will not be receiving their full benefits this month, claiming it would be a violation of the rules governing the program.
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Grocers Scrap Discounts for SNAP Recipients After Threats From Trump Administration
Democrats quickly decried the USDA’s decision, calling it a “cruel” tactic to preserve Republicans’ political leverage at the expense of those needing food assistance.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned grocery stores across the country to avoid providing discounts to SNAP recipients who will not be receiving their full benefits this month, claiming it would be a violation of the rules governing the program.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to extend their mission in Washington, D.C., through February, according to multiple reports.
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Hegseth Extends D.C. National Guard Deployment Through February
The deployment, which began in August, had already been extended once.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to extend their mission in Washington, D.C., through February, according to multiple reports.
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A three-star general serving on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff has retired from his position after sustained tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine.
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3-Star General on Pentagon’s Joint Staff Retires After Reported Clashes With Hegseth
Lt. Gen. Joseph McGee, the director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, left his position earlier this month.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A three-star general serving on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff has retired from his position after sustained tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine.
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Dr. Martin Kulldorff, who leads the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, said in a new interview with Politico that school vaccine mandates are “not necessary.”
“I don’t think we should be involved at all in mandating any vaccines,” he added.
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“I don’t think we should be involved at all in mandating any vaccines,” he added.
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Top CDC Vaccine Adviser Says School Mandates Are ‘Not Necessary’
“I don’t think we should be involved at all in mandating any vaccines,” said Martin Kulldorff, who heads the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Dr. Martin Kulldorff, who leads the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, said in a new interview with Politico that school vaccine mandates are “not necessary.”
“I don’t think we should be involved at all in mandating any vaccines,” he added.
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“I don’t think we should be involved at all in mandating any vaccines,” he added.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday that Maryland is preparing to redraw its congressional maps, despite recent comments from the state’s Democratic leaders indicating the effort faces long odds.
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Jeffries Suggests Maryland Redistricting Effort May Not Be Dead After All
The House minority leader said the state will respond “aggressively and appropriately” to Republicans’ partisan, mid-decade redistricting push.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday that Maryland is preparing to redraw its congressional maps, despite recent comments from the state’s Democratic leaders indicating the effort faces long odds.
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California officials on Monday announced that they would deploy their own observers to watch over federal election monitors the Trump administration is sending to the state for next week’s election.
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California to Deploy Its Own Observers to Watch Trump Admin’s Poll Monitors
Voters in the state are casting their ballots on the state’s highly anticipated Proposition 50 next week.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
California officials on Monday announced that they would deploy their own observers to watch over federal election monitors the Trump administration is sending to the state for next week’s election.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Monday that the Trump administration has narrowed its list of candidates to replace Jerome Powell as federal reserve chair to five finalists.
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Bessent Names the Trump Admin’s Five Finalists to Replace Powell as Fed Chair
The treasury secretary said he is planning to conduct second-round interviews soon and hopes to present a “good slate” to Trump after the Thanksgiving holiday.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Monday that the Trump administration has narrowed its list of candidates to replace Jerome Powell as federal reserve chair to five finalists.
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Sen. Rand Paul has a new idea to end the shutdown, calling on Trump to appoint a commission to address the expiring ACA subsidies at the heart of negotiations.
The White House told me the administration will only talk policy "once the government is open." www.notus.org/senate/rand-...
The White House told me the administration will only talk policy "once the government is open." www.notus.org/senate/rand-...
Rand Paul Pitches Novel Shutdown-Solving Idea to Trump
The Kentucky Republican wants Trump to appoint a bipartisan commission to address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies at the heart of negotiations.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Sen. Rand Paul has a new idea to end the shutdown, calling on Trump to appoint a commission to address the expiring ACA subsidies at the heart of negotiations.
The White House told me the administration will only talk policy "once the government is open." www.notus.org/senate/rand-...
The White House told me the administration will only talk policy "once the government is open." www.notus.org/senate/rand-...
Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Donald Trump is preparing to brief Congress on planned military operations inside Venezuela and Colombia once he returns from his trip to Asia this week.
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Congress to be Briefed on Potential U.S. Military Operations Inside Venezuela, Graham Says
“President Trump told me yesterday that he plans to brief members of Congress when he gets back from Asia,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Donald Trump is preparing to brief Congress on planned military operations inside Venezuela and Colombia once he returns from his trip to Asia this week.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former vice president Kamala Harris both said they are considering presidential runs this weekend, setting up a potential California clash in the 2028 Democratic primary.
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California Clash? Newsom and Harris Both Say They’re Considering 2028 Runs
“I’d be lying otherwise,” Newsom told CBS Sunday Morning when asked if he is seriously considering a run for the White House.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former vice president Kamala Harris both said they are considering presidential runs this weekend, setting up a potential California clash in the 2028 Democratic primary.
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New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani spent the weekend condemning “racist” and “baseless” attacks centered on his Muslim faith from both his opponents and leaders of the Republican party.
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Mamdani Spends Final Days of Campaign Decrying ‘Cheap Jokes’ and Islamophobia
If elected, Mamdani stands to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani spent the weekend condemning “racist” and “baseless” attacks centered on his Muslim faith from both his opponents and leaders of the Republican party.
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President Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally bulldoze the entirety of the White House’s East Wing this week has provided Democrats with new ammunition in the shutdown messaging war.
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Democrats Seize on Trump’s Ballroom Project as Shutdown Messaging War Ramps Up
The party has latched onto one video clip in particular: Karoline Leavitt saying during her Thursday briefing, “The ballroom is really the president’s main priority.”
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October 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
President Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally bulldoze the entirety of the White House’s East Wing this week has provided Democrats with new ammunition in the shutdown messaging war.
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