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President Trump blasted MSNBC overnight, mocking the network over a planned name and branding change as its parent company prepares to spin off its cable assets before the end of the year. “LOOKING TO CHANGE THEIR NAME IN ORDER TO GET AWAY FROM THE STENCH OF THEIR FAKE … Trump knocks MSNBC name change: ‘So much fun to watch’Read more

Of all the people in the White House not to end up on the wrong side of, outside of President Trump, I would put Melania Trump at the top of the list. Very private and not at all liking politics (although far too classy to constantly whine about … Putin has a Melania Trump problem, and the DC media is too slanted to see it  Read more

Although it was encouraging on Monday to see President Trump meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shoulder-to-shoulder, alongside key NATO and European Union leaders in the Oval Office, Russian President Vladimir Putin preemptively delivered an answer to them by launching another intentional attack against Ukrainian civilians. This time it was in … It’s time Trump told Putin, ‘Nyet!’Read more

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Frank Caprio, who served as a judge for the Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island for almost 40 years, has died. He was 88. Caprio’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by his son, Frank T. Caprio. Caprio was elected judge in 1985 and became … Judge Frank Caprio, known for ‘Caught in Providence’ and viral TikToks, diesRead more

The future is unclear for a key, 20-year-old U.S. government initiative advancing American interests around the world and blunting Chinese and Russian influence.   The Millennium Challenge Corporation changed the way development assistance was done. It has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty since its launch … The Millennium Challenge Corporation advances US interests — don’t kill itRead more

President Trump has plunged once more into the nation’s cultural wars — this time with Washington’s famous Smithsonian Institution in his sights. As is often the case, the manner of Trump’s attack risks significant blowback, even as it delights his fans. Specifically, in a social media blast about … The Memo: Trump ignites new culture war battle over the Smithsonian — and slaveryRead more

Supporters of public media on Capitol Hill and beyond are scrambling to find solutions to address a fiscal cliff that public media is staring down this fall following cuts directed by President Trump and executed by his allies in Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say … Fiscal cliff looms as public media braces for Trump cutsRead more

NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, Va. (WAVY) – A Navy pilot is recovering after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet off the coast of Virginia. Lt. Jackie Parashar, a public affairs officer for Naval Air Force Atlantic, confirmed to Nexstar’s WAVY that the mishap took place just before 10 … Navy pilot rescued after ejecting from jet off Virginia coastRead more

The Trump administration on Wednesday faced its third rejection of requests to unseal grand jury material in the cases involving the late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. In response to growing pressure from President Trump’s base to increase transparency, the Justice Department petitioned to unseal secret grand … Trump goes 0 for 3 in attempts to unseal Epstein docsRead more

(NewsNation) — One of the country’s most famous restaurant chains just got a rebrand for the first time in almost five decades. Cracker Barrel introduced a new logo on Tuesday as part of its “All the More” campaign, designed to enhance aesthetics in stores, in addition to redesigns … Cracker Barrel rebrands logo after 48 yearsRead more

Vice President JD Vance criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday for trying to “mimic” President Trump’s style on social media. In an interview on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle,” the vice president said Newsom’s revamped approach to online messaging misses the “fundamental genius” that has fueled … Vance scoffs at ‘idea that Gavin Newsom is somehow going to mimic’ Trump’s social media styleRead more

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a petition filed by state Republican legislators seeking to halt Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) plan to redistrict California’s congressional map. “Petitioners have failed to meet their burden of establishing a basis for relief at this time under California Constitution article IV, section 8,” reads a … California Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to halt Newsom’s redistricting pushRead more

Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.), a libertarian-minded Republican, criticized the Trump administration’s push to acquire a stake in U.S. chipmaker Intel, suggesting the move would be a “step toward socialism.” “If socialism is government owning the means of production, wouldn’t the government owning part of Intel be a step … GOP senator: US stake in Intel would be ‘step toward socialism’Read more

Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook has said she will not step down despite President Trump calling for her to do so. Cook said she had “learned from the media that [Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)] Director William Pulte posted on social media that he was … Fed Governor Lisa Cook will not step down despite Trump callRead more

Former President Obama endorsed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) redistricting plan in California on Wednesday, calling it a smart and measured approach.  “Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who’s got better ideas,” Obama … Obama endorses Newsom’s redistricting plan in CaliforniaRead more

The Texas state House passed a new set of GOP-friendly congressional lines on Wednesday, putting the party one step closer toward adopting a new map that sparked a redistricting arms race across the country. The lower chamber approved the new maps on party lines, 88-52, in the first … Texas House passes GOP-friendly map after weeks of Dem resistanceRead more

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) addressed the deepfake video that went viral last month of the senator’s likeness offering a “vulgar and absurd critique” of actress Sydney Sweeney’s “great jeans” ad campaign. In a New York Times op-ed, the moderate Democrat called on Congress to pass legislation to protect … Klobuchar weighs in on deepfake video of her talking about Sydney SweeneyRead more

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard plans to slash 40 percent of the agency’s staff by October in a move she said would help transform the head of the intelligence community into “ODNI 2.0.” Gabbard’s cuts would reassign roles or eliminate various centers within the Office of the Director … Gabbard to slash offices, nearly half of staff at ODNIRead more

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A National Guard vehicle collided with a civilian car early Wednesday morning approximately a mile away from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department said in a statement that the crash occurred at the intersection of 8th Street SE and North … National Guard vehicle, car collide in DCRead more

The threat of high-severity wildfires in forests controlled by private timber companies may be much greater than in those managed by public lands agencies, a new study has found. That risk was nearly one-and-a-half times higher in surveys conducted across California’s northern Sierra Nevada, scientists determined in the … Forests managed by timber companies more likely to fuel megafires: StudyRead more

(NewsNation) — Bed Bath & Beyond is aiming for a comeback, but it says not to expect any new stores in California. Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the decision isn’t political — it’s a response to the state’s unfriendly business environment. “California has created one of the most … Why Bed Bath & Beyond won’t open new stores in CaliforniaRead more

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s bid to unseal grand jury materials used to charge disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein with sex trafficking, instead saying the government is the “logical party” to make any sweeping disclosures.  The Trump administration sought to make public the secret grand … Federal judge denies Trump admin request to unseal Epstein grand jury materialsRead more

President Trump has changed his tune on the Smithsonian’s depiction of America’s past since he visited the National Museum of African American History in 2017. Following that visit to the newly opened museum, Trump was full of praise. “It’s a new, beautiful Smithsonian Museum that serves as a … Trump’s Smithsonian criticism contrasts with 2017 praiseRead more

Vice President JD Vance has been in office since January, and already he’s racked up more vacation days than most Americans could dream of in a decade. The man who built his brand railing against “elites” has basically become one — living like the very people he claimed … Where’s JD Vance? VP takes eighth vacation in seven months Read more

Redistricting takes center stage Wednesday, with Texas state lawmakers set to consider their efforts to gerrymander congressional districts to benefit Republicans in the Lone Star State. California lawmakers are holding sessions Wednesday to discuss new maps that would benefit Democrats. California Republicans have sued the state to stop … Live updates: Redistricting efforts ramp up, with Texas lawmakers set to vote on mapRead more

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines were hit with class-action lawsuits Tuesday accusing them of charging passengers more for “window seats” that were actually next to an opaque wall.  Law firm Greenbaum Olbrantz filed the cases in federal court in San Francisco and Brooklyn, N.Y., on behalf of … Airlines facing lawsuits over windowless ‘window seats’ Read more

Deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller on Wednesday railed against what he called “stupid white hippies” who were protesting the federal crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital and argued they did not represent the citizens of Washington, D.C. Miller, Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary … Stephen Miller blasts ‘stupid white hippies’ protesting DC crackdownRead more

A Yosemite National Park ranger has been fired and other activists could face charges after hanging a massive transgender pride flag from the world-renowned El Capitan rock formation earlier this year. Shannon “SJ” Joslin, a biologist who studies bats and identifies as nonbinary, told The Associated Press that … Yosemite ranger fired for hanging pride flag at El CapitanRead more