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Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after US funding cut
Closure of public broadcasting group follows House Republicans’ decision to strip $1.1bn in funding over two years The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced on Friday it will shut down operations after losing federal funding, delivering a blow to America’s public media system and the more than 1,500 local … Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after US funding cutRead more
US appeals court indiciates it might declare Trump’s birthright citizenship order unconstitutional
Judges expressed deep skepticism about a key piece of the US president’s hardline immigration agenda Donald Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship appeared on Friday to be headed toward being declared unconstitutional by a second federal appeals court, as judges expressed deep skepticism about a key piece of the … US appeals court indiciates it might declare Trump’s birthright citizenship order unconstitutionalRead more
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Chuck Schumer’s office in New York City
Demonstrators were banging pots and pans at one of several gatherings that took place across major US cities Dozens of Pro-Palestine protesters gathered at US senator Chuck Schumer’s New York City office on Friday, leading to mass arrests as elected officials joined activists from Jewish Voice for Peace … Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Chuck Schumer’s office in New York CityRead more
Trump’s tariffs are (still) coming
Thursday night, President Trump announced new tariff rates, and a new deadline. For weeks, the administration said that new, tougher tariffs would go into effect August 1 — instead, most countries won’t see the new rates kick in for at least a week. Meanwhile, new numbers from the … Trump’s tariffs are (still) comingRead more
Iran says it has ‘plenty of scientists’ left to restart uranium enrichment, despite US, Israeli strikes
Iran still has the capabilities to enrich uranium — despite U.S. and Israeli strikes — and could restart its nuclear program if it wanted to, Tehran’s foreign minister claimed. While the U.S. struck three key Iranian nuclear sites, Israel destroyed much of its air defenses, took out top … Iran says it has ‘plenty of scientists’ left to restart uranium enrichment, despite US, Israeli strikesRead more
Recess on ice as Republicans hunker down for high-stakes nominee blitz
Senate Republicans are still trying to hash out a deal with their Democratic counterparts to push through a package of President Donald Trump’s nominees as their scheduled departure from Washington has come and gone. Republicans are under pressure from the White House, and their own members, to find … Recess on ice as Republicans hunker down for high-stakes nominee blitzRead more
Comer OKs delay for Ghislaine Maxwell’s congressional testimony, denies immunity request
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is delaying Ghislaine Maxwell’s planned deposition until after the Supreme Court weighs her request to overturn her conviction, according to a letter obtained by Fox News Digital. Committee investigators were set to travel to a Tallahassee prison for an Aug. 11 … Comer OKs delay for Ghislaine Maxwell’s congressional testimony, denies immunity requestRead more
Trump moves nuclear submarines weeks after praising sub’s power in Iran strikes
President Donald Trump unveiled plans Friday to reposition two nuclear submarines as he and Russia’s former president sparred over Trump’s increased pressure on Moscow to end the war with Ukraine. After Trump announced a new deadline for Russia to end the conflict with Ukraine in early August, former … Trump moves nuclear submarines weeks after praising sub’s power in Iran strikesRead more
Mamdani reportedly eyeing former ‘Squad’ member for top position despite controversial track record
New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is reportedly considering former Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman as his choice to lead the city’s schools despite Bowman’s controversial track record on a variety of issues. Bowman could become the New York City Chancellor of Schools if Mamdani were to … Mamdani reportedly eyeing former ‘Squad’ member for top position despite controversial track recordRead more
WATCH: Trump says he is hopeful Hillary Clinton will be investigated for election fraud
Speaking with reporters on Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump expressed that he is hopeful former presidential opponent Hillary Clinton will finally be investigated for election fraud. Shortly before departing for New Jersey, Trump was asked by a reporter, “Will Hillary Clinton finally be investigated for election fraud?” Trump … WATCH: Trump says he is hopeful Hillary Clinton will be investigated for election fraudRead more
Donald Trump Shoots the Messenger
Broadly speaking, Donald Trump’s authoritarian moves come in two flavors. The first is devious plans that help him amass power (say, turning the Departments of Justice and Defense over to lackeys, or using regulatory threats to bully media owners into favorable coverage). The second is foolish impulses that … Donald Trump Shoots the MessengerRead more
A MAGA Attorney Hired Epstein’s Lawyer for His ‘Valuable’ Experience
In the summer of 2022, Donald Trump badly needed criminal-defense lawyers. Tim Parlatore, who was already working for the former president on an unrelated civil matter, joined the team defending Trump after an FBI search found classified government documents stored at his Florida estate. Parlatore had represented prominent … A MAGA Attorney Hired Epstein’s Lawyer for His ‘Valuable’ ExperienceRead more
Labor secretary hails Trump move to fire BLS chief
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer praised President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after the Friday release of the July jobs report. In a statement on social media, Chavez-DeRemer hailed Trump’s decision to fire BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the agency, which … Labor secretary hails Trump move to fire BLS chiefRead more
Comer agrees to postpone Maxwell’s testimony to House on Epstein
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) agreed Friday to a request from Ghislaine Maxwell to delay deposing her until after the Supreme Court considers her petition to overturn her conviction for sex trafficking. Comer, however, declined requests from an attorney for Maxwell, the longtime … Comer agrees to postpone Maxwell’s testimony to House on EpsteinRead more
Who is Erika McEntarfer, labor statistics chief sacked by Trump
President Trump on Friday accused the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Dr. Erika McEntarfer, of faking jobs numbers, directing his team to fire the former President Biden appointee. Trump blamed McEntarfer for the bad Friday jobs report, showing that the country added 258,000 fewer jobs … Who is Erika McEntarfer, labor statistics chief sacked by TrumpRead more
VA reverses Biden admin policy providing abortion services agency calls contrary to federal law
EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will announce Friday that it is reversing a Biden-era exception allowing abortion services to be provided to veterans, in what the department cited as likely counter to the current medical benefits package prescribed by law. In a memo obtained by Fox … VA reverses Biden admin policy providing abortion services agency calls contrary to federal lawRead more
Christopher Wray referred to DOJ over claims he misled lawmakers on Catholic memo, China probes
A Washington-based government transparency watchdog has referred former FBI Director Christopher Wray to the Department of Justice and the FBI, urging a criminal investigation into allegations that he had made false statements to Congress and obstructed proceedings in two high-profile cases. Oversight Project President Mike Howell told Fox … Christopher Wray referred to DOJ over claims he misled lawmakers on Catholic memo, China probesRead more
Federal judge finds ‘racial and discriminatory animus’ in Trump move to cancel temporary protected status
A federal judge on Friday postponed the Trump administration from revoking the temporary status for Nicaraguan, Honduran and Nepali immigrants, finding the cancellation was likely rooted in racial animus. The 37-page ruling by San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson argued the move by Homeland Security Secretary Krisiti … Federal judge finds ‘racial and discriminatory animus’ in Trump move to cancel temporary protected statusRead more
Senate Democrats Estimate DOGE Caused Billions of Dollars In Government Waste
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. What DOGE Cost Us Democrats on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations yesterday released a jaw-dropping report attempting to document the scope and scale of financial waste, personnel … Senate Democrats Estimate DOGE Caused Billions of Dollars In Government WasteRead more
Inertia, Rage and Netanyahu’s Never-Ending War
While we watch the horrific and increasingly senseless immiseration of the civilian population of Gaza, it’s important to look clearly at why it’s happening. “Why” may be too big a question. It may be better to try to answer not that big “why” but, in a more focused … Inertia, Rage and Netanyahu’s Never-Ending WarRead more
Trump Relocates Ghislaine to Texas Club Fed as Negotiations Continue
Going back to my Backchannel on not being surprised when President Trump pardons Ghislaine Maxwell … Trump has now moved her from her Florida prison to a Texas “club Fed” prison camp (Camp Bryan) near Houston, a low-security facility which currently houses prisoners like disgraced Theranos chief Elizabeth … Trump Relocates Ghislaine to Texas Club Fed as Negotiations ContinueRead more
Experts Say Foreign Governments Are ‘Playing Trump’ on Tariffs
President Donald Trump on Thursday night signed an executive order applying blanket tariffs to scores of countries. In announcing tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% levied against around 70 countries, Trump began a new chapter in a volatile, months-long saga that reached a fever pitch over the last … Experts Say Foreign Governments Are ‘Playing Trump’ on TariffsRead more
On X, support for American Eagle ads with Sydney Sweeney’s ‘good jeans’ overwhelms criticism
Support for American Eagle ad campaign dominated on X
She wants Zohran’s seat
With help from Amira McKee Mary Jobaida is a Bangladeshi-born, Muslim mother of three who wants to be the newest member of the state Legislature. Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani hasn’t been elected mayor yet. But if — or when — he becomes Gracie Mansion’s newest resident, his … She wants Zohran’s seatRead more
Khanna: ‘Time has come’ to recognize Palestinian state
At least 11 progressive House Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), have signed onto a letter calling for the U.S. to recognize a Palestinian state in the wake of moves by several American allies to do so before the United Nations convenes in September. “Recognizing a Palestinian state … Khanna: ‘Time has come’ to recognize Palestinian stateRead more
Democrats slam Trump firing of labor statistics head: ‘Insane,’ ‘Soviet,’ ‘authoritarian’
Senate Democrats reacted with outrage and disbelief to the news that President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics hours after the agency released a weaker-than-expected jobs report that showed the economy gained only 73,000 jobs in July and did far worse than previously reported … Democrats slam Trump firing of labor statistics head: ‘Insane,’ ‘Soviet,’ ‘authoritarian’Read more
Trump fires BLS chief after weak jobs report
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What’s the future of the MAGA movement, beyond President Trump?
With President Trump’s political rise in 2016, a movement emerged, entwined with Trump’s Make America Great Again branding. But the MAGA movement is intrinsically tied to Trump, making its future after him uncertain.
Anti-Israel protesters arrested after storming Schumer, Gillibrand’s NYC office building
Anti-Israel protesters were arrested after storming the lobby of Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s offices in New York City. The NYPD confirmed to Fox News Digital that officers made arrests at “an unscheduled demonstration” at 780 Third Avenue, where both senators’ NYC offices are located. The … Anti-Israel protesters arrested after storming Schumer, Gillibrand’s NYC office buildingRead more