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House Republicans block Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in major setback
Rightwing lawmakers derailed Donald Trump ’s signature legislation in the House of Representatives on Friday, preventing its passage through a key committee and throwing…
Former FBI director Comey’s ‘8647’ post seen as Trump threat : NPR
Former FBI director James Comey, pictured testifying remotely at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in 2020, is under fire from conservatives for a social media post…
Trump administration officials say Secret Service probing Comey’s ’86 47′ social media post
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal law enforcement is investigating a social media post made by former FBI Director James…
Trump Takes Time From Busy Trip to Revisit Feud With Taylor Swift
President Donald Trump spent the week being feted by Middle Eastern leaders and wealthy CEOs. As he left the Persian Gulf, he decided to renew his bad blood with one of…
Texas Democrats try to keep Sen. Ted Cruz away from college sports
“The 9 scariest words for any college fan to hear are ‘I’m Ted Cruz and I am coming to your game,'” Kelly said in a news release.
House Budget Committee rejects Trump agenda bill in major setback for GOP leaders
WASHINGTON — The GOP-led House Budget Committee voted to reject a sweeping package for President Donald Trump’s agenda on Friday, dealing an embarrassing setback to…
Trump accuses former FBI director of calling for his killing through coded picture
Donald Trump accused the former FBI director James Comey on Friday of calling for his assassination in a coded social media post written in seashells.
State Auditor claims Nebraska Wheat Board overspent taxpayer money on travel, meals
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Auditor released a report Friday morning that accuses the state’s Wheat Board of consistently overspending taxpayer funds on…
James Comey Leads MAGA to Lose Its Mind With ’86’ Trump Post
Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the Secret Service after posting a picture of seashells spelling out “8647” on Instagram — which conservatives…
Trump says US will set new tariff rates for trading partners soon
DUBAI (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that over the next two to three weeks U.S. officials will be sending letters to countries outlining “what…
Donald Trump reacts to Comey’s 8647 message and clarification: ‘A child knows what that meant’
President Donald Trump reacted to the ‘assassination’ call by former FBI chief James Comey through his cryptic ‘8647’ message that he later deleted, and said Comey knew…
FBI Director Kash Patel says agency will relocate 1,500 agents out of DC
FBI Director Kash Patel details the latest plans for the FBI during a sit-down interview with ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ host Maria Bartiromo.
Trump says U.S. will set tariff rates for countries instead of trade talks
President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration doesn’t have time to negotiate individual trade deals with scores of countries, so the administration will…
President Trump’s military parade could cost up to $45 million, Army spokesperson says
President Donald Trump’s military parade on June 14 could cost up to $45 million, according to an Army spokesperson.
NJ agency won’t help resettle white South Africans, citing conflict over Trump policies
A New Jersey-based agency that has helped resettle thousands of refugees fleeing harsh conditions and violence around the globe announced it won’t help resettle white…
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
US President Donald Trump just finished a lavish tour of Gulf Arab states, where every one of the three energy-rich nations he visited had a long wish list from the…
Indus Water Treaty: CR Patil Asserts “Blood and Water Cannot Coexist,” Vows to Uphold PM’s Statement
“Our ministry’s mandate is to carry out the directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi – “ paani aur khoon saath nahi beh sakta “,” he remarked at the Powering Bharat…
Donald Trump focuses on size over safety in push for Qatari plane to replace Air Force One
Since President Donald Trump excitedly announced that he would be accepting a US$400 million plane from the Qatari government to serve as the next Air Force One , even…
I Called the Constitution Police and They Say You’re Going to Jail
We were going to lead off today with a joke about the faux MAGA outrage over an Instagram post from former FBI Director James Comey, who had posted a picture reading “86…
Trump says he’ll meet with Putin on Ukraine war “as soon as we can,” amid low hopes for Ukraine-Russia talks
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — President Trump said Friday that he’s moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as he can, after…
Suffolk leaders push for Long Island infrastructure fixes
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine joined a panel of real estate industry executives and a state official Thursday to explore infrastructure challenges on Long Island.
Trump says the clock is ticking for 150 countries to make a deal or face higher tariffs
If you thought President Donald Trump’s trade war was over, he has some news for you: Tariffs are going up again.
Was ex-FBI chief Comey’s ’86 47′ post calling for Trump assassination?
A social media post has dragged former FBI director James Comey into a maelstrom of accusations from critics that he called for the assassination of United States…
Donald Trump says US will set new tariff rates for scores of countries
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Should taxpayer money be spent on MN pro sports facility maintenance?
Tens of millions in public funding for Minnesota pro sports facilities will need the legislative equivalent of a Hail Mary touchdown pass to win approval this session as…
DPIIT approves 187 startups for tax exemption under section 80-IAC, total crosses 3,700 mark
In a major boost to India’s innovation-led entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for…
Donald Trump’s Middle East Tour: Five Things We Learned
President Donald Trump has wrapped up a high-profile 4-day tour of key Middle Eastern nations, including Saudi Arabia , Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, aiming to…
Trump could lose on birthright citizenship but still win big
The justices heard arguments on whether its ok for judges to universally block President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order.
Conservative justices object to how lower courts are blocking Trump, but birthright citizenship case presents deeper issues
The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Thursday with what it called a “modest” request in its effort to end the constitutional right of birthright…
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine to Begin Amid Doubt and Chaos
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were poised to meet Friday for the first direct peace talks between their nations since the beginning of the war, after days of…
Ukraine, Russia, Turkey to hold trilateral peace talks after midday, media reports
Ukrainian, Russian, and Turkish officials will hold trilateral talks in Istanbul on May 16 at 12:30 p.m. local time as part of peace efforts, Turkish state news agency…
