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Internet Schools JD Vance on Checks and Balances Following Claims That Judges Aren't Allowed to Control Executive Branch
Vance claimed that judges do not have the authority to direct the executive branch, a statement many saw as a fundamental misunderstanding of the Constitution.
Interviewer Claps Back at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After She Says Americans 'Can't Trust the Government': 'You Are the Government!'
CNN anchor Dana Bash reminded the Trump-appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she is the government during a confounding exchange on Sunday.
Trump Accuses South Africa of Discriminating Against Whites, Freezes Foreign Aid Until It Reforms Law
The Trump administration is prioritizing relocating White South Africans affected by the law despite the South African government denying any wrongdoing.
Republican Former FBI Director Begs Lawmakers Not to Confirm Kash Patel in Shocking Letter to Congress
William Webster urged lawmakers to block the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director, warning his appointment poses risks to national security and the Bureau.
Names of FBI Investigators of January 6 Riots Will Not Be Released, Justice Department Says
The Justice Department has agreed to withhold the names of FBI agents who investigated the Capitol attack, responding to safety and retaliation concerns.
Illinois Governor Slams Trump's Lawsuit Against the State as 'a Massive' Distraction: 'Unlike Trump, We Follow the Law'
Illinois Gov. Pritzker criticized the Trump administration after the filing of a lawsuit over migrant sanctuary policies, calling it "a massive" distraction.
Vance Calls on DOGE to Rehire 25-Year-Old Worker Who Bragged About Being a 'Racist' in Recent Tweets: 'Stupid Social Media Activity' Shouldn't 'Ruin a Kid's Life'
JD Vance urged DOGE to rehire Marko Elez, accused of advocating for eugenics, arguing his past racist posts shouldn't derail his career.
Time Magazine Mocks Trump by Putting Photo of 'President Elon Musk' on Cover of Latest Issue
The latest Time magazine cover features a depiction of billionaire Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, as if he were the President of the United States.
Elon Musk Publicly Declares Intense 'Love' for Donald Trump: 'As Much as a Straight Man Can Love Another Man'
Elon Musk has come out publicly declaring his intense "love" for President Donald Trump, sparking confusion and laughter among social media users.
Taxpayer Funding for Sex Toy Store That Sparked Right-Wing Outrage on X Took Place During First Trump Term
Taxpayer funding for a sex toy store that sparked outrage among right-wing users on X actually took place during President Donald Trump's first term.
Trump Announces Sanctions on International Criminal Court, Accuses It of 'Illegitimate and Baseless Actions' Against US and Israel
Trump has issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC, accusing it of unfairly targeting the United States and Israel with its investigations.
Pam Bondi Disbands DOJ's Anti-Corruption Task Force, Will Use Seized Fund to Build Detention Centers: Report
Instead of returning it to victim countries, the Trump administration is using billions of dollars seized in foreign corruption cases to build detention centers in Texas and Guantanamo Bay.
Elon Musk's DOGE Blocked from Accessing Labor Department Data in Stunning Win for Unions
A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Labor Department data, marking a major win for unions.
Top Government Official Forced to Resign After Appearing to Fail Trump 'Loyalty' Test: Report
A top government financial official resigned after reportedly failing a Trump loyalty test, as his administration and DOGE accelerate federal staff purges.
Right Wing Conspiracy Theory Mistakes Government Subscriptions to News Outlet as 'Payoff' for Left-Leaning Stories
The Trump administration canceled $8 million worth of Politico Pro subscriptions following a right-wing conspiracy theory called the expenditure a "payoff."
Federal Employees Could Be 'Sitting on Top of Each Other' as Trump Orders Return to Cramped Offices: Report
The Trump administration doesn't have enough office space to accommodate millions of federal employees who have been ordered to return to in-office work.
Former Twitter Employees Warn That Elon Musk Allegedly Thinks Laws Are 'Just Bulls–t'
Former Twitter employees are warning that they believe Elon Musk thinks laws are "just bulls--t" and that they can be bypassed by some people.
Trump White House Insists Elon Musk Will 'Excuse Himself' If Conflict of Interest Arises: 'He Has Abided by All Applicable Laws'
The White House defended Elon Musk's dual role as a government official and federal contractor, insisting he'll "excuse himself" from any conflicts of interest.
Trump White House Doesn't 'Have a Timeline' to Reduce Grocery Prices Despite Previous Promise of Day 1 Action
Despite Trump's campaign pledge to lower the cost of living immediately, the White House said there is no set timeline for when Americans will see relief.
DOGE Orders Employees to Stop Using Slack as Agency Aims for More Secrecy: Report
Elon Musk's DOGE ordered employees to stop using Slack as the agency shifts to the Executive Office of the President, a move that could shield its records from FOIA requests.
Trump Claims Reports That US and Israel Will Team Up to 'Blow Iran to Smithereens' Are 'Greatly Exaggerated'
Donald Trump took to Truth Social Wednesday to deny that the U.S. and Israel are teaming up against Iran.
Conservative Social Media Turns on Nancy Mace as She Suggests Turning 'Gaza Into Mar-A-Lago': 'This Isn't America First'
Conservative social media users turned on Texas Rep. Nancy Mace for her "heartless" suggestion, made in response to President Trump claiming "the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip."
USAID Employees Worldwide Will Be Ordered to Stop Working Friday, Must Return to the US
In a sweeping move to dismantle the USAID, the Trump administration has ordered nearly all employees worldwide to stop working by Friday and return to the US.
Trump Has 'Left Instructions' In Case Iran Assassinates Him: 'They Would Be Obliterated'
In addition to claiming the US would "obliterate" Iran if they assassinate him, Donald Trump also took a jab at former President Joe Biden's intelligence for not making a similar declaration.
Reddit Bans Page for 'Inciting Violence' Against DOGE Employees After Elon Musk Accuses Users of Breaking the Law
The "WhitePeopleTwitter" subreddit was temporarily banned after users threatened Musk's DOGE employees.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Republicans There Will 'Absolutely Be Hell to Pay' If They Don't Confirm Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. and Kash Patel
The Republican representative warned members of her party that voting against Trump's nominees will have repercussions.
Elon Musk's DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Data, Including Social Security and Medicare Payments
Elon Musk's department now has control over government-provided benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, SNAP, unemployment and more.
Trump Tariffs Draw Swift Retaliation From Mexico and Canada as North American Trade War Erupts
Mexico and Canada's leaders responded to President Trump's 25% tariffs on Saturday night, promising to impose retaliatory tariffs on American imports.
Internet Goes Wild as Trump Announces Tariff on 'Things Associated With Chips': 'Potato or Chocolate?'
President Donald Trump announced plans for tariffs Friday, including "things associated with chips."
Trump Admin Scraps Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Protection in Schools
The new Title IX law defines "'sex' to mean the objective, immutable characteristic of being born male or female" and only protects students that identify as such.