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James Talarico Challenged Ken Paxton To A Debate On Fox News. Neither Will Respond.

The Texas Democratic Senate nominee hasn’t gotten “any update” from the conservative news network about hosting a…

Trump's New 'Super-Mind' AI Tool Says He Did, In Fact, Lose 2020 Election

The artificial intelligence agent is designed to streamline Americans’ interactions with government services.

Ex-Trump Aide Says Economy Is Like A 'Fat Person' And Deportation Is 'Ozempic'

Caroline Sunshine, a former Trump staffer, got loud feedback on her take from other CNN panelists.

CNN Heel On Trump Ads: ‘Warning Against Communism Sounds Like A Public Service To Me’

Scott Jennings defended the president’s partisan spots that were bankrolled by American taxpayers.

Supercut Shows Trump Making 1 Undelivered Promise Over And Over Again

The montage exposes the “falsehoods intended to hide the fact that he has no plan and no cards left to play,” said a…

Trump Admin. Plays Silly Defense After NFL Asks That Video Of Hall Of Famer Be Deleted

Hard-hitting Brian Dawkins also weighed in on Homeland Security’s choice to feature him in a video.

James Carville Asks If This MAGA Senator Is ‘Dumber Than A Box Of Rocks’

“Every time I see that guy, I just want to call under the table, ‘Man, shut up!’” said the longtime Democratic…

NSA, Military To Guard Computer Systems After Trump Guts Election Monitor

The announcement came just weeks before Election Day on Nov. 3 and with early voting already underway.

Trump Blasts ‘SAD’ Bill Maher In Early Morning Rage Post — But Throws Him 1 Compliment

The president also took aim at Joe Scarborough, whom he called “boring!”

Trump Is Finally Admitting His War Against Iran Is Not Over And He Has Not Won It

The concession comes after months of claiming the exact opposite.

Alito Steps Aside In A Major Climate Case After Previous Resistance

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case after scrutiny for his stock…

Iffy Numbers Backing White House's $250 Billion Fraud Hunt: Report

While the Trump administration has boasted about uncovering $250 billion of government grift, a lack of transparency…

Pope Leo XIV Contradicts Trump, Says AI Safety Concerns Aren't 'Fake News'

The Pontiff says concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue should be taken seriously.

Far-Right Commentators Rage Over GOP Welfare Fraud Ad Featuring White Male Gamer

A new ad by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders put white men at the center of her state welfare work requirement…

Republicans Hope Entirely Symbolic Data Center Vote Can Help Jon Husted

The Ratepayer Protection Act is basically the only reason the Senate is sticking around this week.

Trump’s ‘Loyalty Question’ Is Disappearing From Federal Job Postings

Agencies were asking job seekers how they would implement Trump’s agenda, but a federal judge said the question…

Joe Scarborough Scolds Republicans: 'Are You Going To Keep Quiet About This?'

The “Morning Joe” host warned Republicans that what their dear leader is up to is actually “communism.”

Democrats Are Suddenly Shunning AOC, Report Says. Here’s Why.

The progressive star is reportedly facing an alarming development among Democrats as she weighs a 2028 presidential bid.

Trump Golf Comment Proves He Can't Keep Eye On Ball Of U.S. Priorities: Critics

The president’s grandiose statement was par for the course.

Wall Street Journal Has 2 Withering Words For Donald Trump’s Latest Putin Move

The newspaper’s conservative editorial board warned exactly how the G-20 meeting may play out if the Russian president…

Jack Smith To Testify Before Senate Panel, OpenAI Scraps New Model's Release: Live Updates

Follow the latest news on the major headlines of the day.

John Fetterman Pushes Back Against Claims He’s A Lazy Senator, Bad Democrat

The Pennsylvania senator has regularly criticized his party, sparking speculation that he could caucus with Republicans…

U.S. Ambassador Says Trump Has ‘Options’ When Asked If He Will Continue Bombing Iran After The Midterms

Iran recently offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks — but Trump confirmed he had rejected…

Trump Confirms Meeting With Anthropic CEO, Repeats Dismissal Of AI Fears

Trump, confirming earlier reporting by Axios and Reuters, told Fox News that he would have dinner with Amodei on Sunday…

Bill Gates Warns ‘It’s Not Enough To Have A Kill Switch’ For AI

“AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths,” Gates told NBC.

'You Cannot Be Asking Me That!': Trump’s AG Goes Nuclear On Live TV Over Press Ban

Todd Blanche claimed Trump never “denied access” to the outlets during the heated exchange.

'Back Stabber': Trump Boils Over GOP Lawmaker Who Broke With Him In Unhinged Repost Spree

Trump, who once declared that the Republican “WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN,” did a 180 on his “complete and total…

House Democrats Plan Vast Oversight Of Trump Administration. Impeachment Is An Option.

House Democrats are preparing a vast oversight agenda if the party sweeps control in the November elections.

Peter Thiel Says Trump Administration Is Staffed By 'Not Very Smart' People

The billionaire tech entrepreneur was one of Trump’s earliest Silicon Valley backers during his 2016 campaign.

Rush Of Money, Campaign Stops Show Republicans Feel Vulnerable In Iowa, Kansas

“The spending reflects just how competitive these races are,” said Republican strategist Brad Dayspring of Purple…

Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal To Open Hormuz And End Fighting

These 2 Trump-Friendly Outlets Were Allowed Aboard Air Force One As CNN Was Blocked

The news came after a federal judge temporarily struck down a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

Mamdani's Showdown With Amazon Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences

A New York City bill would strike a huge blow to Amazon’s outsourcing model. The battle is already spreading to other…

Jesse Watters Reveals One Reason Why He Wants Democrats To Win Midterms

“We need something to cover,” the Fox News host said.

CNN Says It Was Left Off Air Force One For Trump's Saturday Trip To A College Football Game

A written pool report Saturday morning confirmed there was “no TV pool” for the travel, though Real America’s Voice…

Trump Administration Uses Rare Authority To Claw Back Nearly $1B In Spending Approved By Congress

President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress.