The Cruelty and Theatre of the Trump Press Conference
Playacting for journalists standing in an unruly huddle just off camera, Trump asked questions of the oilmen, wondering how soon they could suck the ground under Venezuela dry. “And you’re…
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The Trump administration has a new mascot: A literal hunk of coal
Mascots are currently enjoying a renaissance. From McDonald’s Grimace to the WNBA’s Ellie the Elephant and Pop-Tarts’ Pop-Tart guy, companies everywhere are leaning on characters to…
Colombian President Petro optimistic about high-stakes White House meeting with Trump
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Friday he was optimistic about a high-stakes White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for Feb. 3. The announcement marks a…
Vance touts the Trump administration's record against abortion at a Washington rally
Vice President J.D. Vance on Friday encouraged anti-abortion activists to "take heart in how far we've come" on the quest to limit the practice, listing the Trump administration's…
Musk's $10M Kentucky bet signals return to Trump orbit ahead of midterms
Elon Musk's decision to pour $10 million into the race to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is the clearest sign yet that he's planning a return to the campaign arena for the midterms…
U.K.'s Starmer slams Trump for saying NATO stayed 'off the front lines' in Afghanistan
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is condemning President Trump's claim that some NATO troops stayed "a little off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. Source link
Trump hails TikTok deal, thanks U.S. investors, Xi for preserving 'important voice'
The Trump administration is taking a victory lap over its effort to keep TikTok operating in the U.S., calling it a fulfillment of a 2024 campaign promise and hoping young Americans…
Kash Patel Launches Fresh Purge at FBI Over Trump Probes
But the board’s charter, as circulated to dozens of nations last week, makes little mention of Gaza. Instead, its goals appear to be as lofty as they are broad, seeking to “promote…
Trump turned the White House website into a personal action hero reel
The Trump administration just redesigned the official White House website. Its new aesthetic might best be described as a personal action hero reel for the president. The updated website…
Trump Official Tries to Turn Capitol Hill Into an IndyCar Race Venue
But the board’s charter, as circulated to dozens of nations last week, makes little mention of Gaza. Instead, its goals appear to be as lofty as they are broad, seeking to “promote…
Trump Says His Hand Is Bruised Because He Takes “Big Aspirin”
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services cut off $10 billion in funding for social services such as childcare and aid for poor families in five blue…
Watch Trump Try to Defend $1 Billion Price Tag on His “Board of Peace”
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services cut off $10 billion in funding for social services such as childcare and aid for poor families in five blue…
Trump Disinvites Mark Carney From Board of Peace After Davos Speech
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services cut off $10 billion in funding for social services such as childcare and aid for poor families in five blue…
Transcript: Trump Rages Wildly after Poll Delivers Him Worst News Yet
You kind of got at this—this idea that, you know, the country’s not capable of generating a sufficiently powerful opposition to Trump. I think there’s a distinction here that we have to…
Trump Explodes in Wild Fury After Poll Hits Him with Worst Results Yet
Donald Trump exploded in fury on Thursday at polling and media companies. He raged over “Fake and Fraudulent Polling,” said this should be a “criminal offense,” lashed out at numerous news…
America’s coming war over AI regulation
With Americans increasingly anxious about how AI could harm mental health, jobs, and the environment, public demand for regulation is growing. If Congress stays paralyzed, states will be…
House narrowly rejects war powers resolution to block more Trump action in Venezuela
The House narrowly defeated a war powers resolution Thursday that aimed to block further military action by President Trump in Venezuela without approval from Congress. Source link
Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon for US$5 billion over alleged debanking
JPMorgan said it closes accounts that create legal or regulatory risk for the bank PRESIDENT Donald Trump filed a US$5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie…
Oil slides 2% as Trump tones down threats toward Greenland and Iran
Oil prices slid about 2 per cent to a one-week low on Thursday after US President Donald Trump softened threats toward Greenland and Iran, and on some positive movement that could…
European shares rebound as Trump withdraws tariff threats over Greenland
PEAN shares logged their biggest daily jump in nearly two months on Thursday in investor relief that US President Donald Trump dropped tariff threats on regional countries and…
Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase for Billions as Revenge Quest Continues
“There’s a firm argument to be made that this art form, the Delta blues, is our country’s most important contribution to global popular culture. You know, I think it’s probably most…
Trump Eyes Cutting Funding for 13 Blue States That Didn’t Vote for Him
“There’s a firm argument to be made that this art form, the Delta blues, is our country’s most important contribution to global popular culture. You know, I think it’s probably most…
Jack Smith suggests Trump charges could be brought again
Former special counsel Jack Smith refused Thursday to rule out the possibility that a future Justice Department could revive his criminal cases against President Trump once he leaves…
Jack Smith Says He Could Have Proven Trump Guilty
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith doubled down Thursday on his decision to bring criminal charges against President Donald Trump. “To be clear, I stand by my decisions as special counsel,…