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Ro Khanna: I hope Trump 'just declares victory' in Iran and 'gets out'
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Wednesday expressed his frustration with the U.S. conflict with Iran, saying he wished for President Trump to “just declare victory” and leave behind the fighting. “I think the president went in; he thought we would get a pliant new leader who would
'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper brings 'Mormon Wives' to her new show
The show will have 16 contestants at “a luxury chalet in Park City, Utah."
Government requests for social media user data up 770 percent in past decade: Research
The federal government's requests for social media user data has dramatically spiked over the past decade, a new report found, revealing major technology platforms reported a 770 percent increase in requests in the past 10 years. The report, published Wednesday by the privacy
NASA's Artemis II set to launch Wednesday: What to know
NASA is taking a giant leap on Wednesday with the long-awaited launch of its Artemis II mission. If all goes well, the U.S. will be one step closer to putting man back on the moon.
Republican divisions could bring Democratic midterm additions
There is an ebb and flow to the tide of American politics that makes it confusing, fascinating and exasperating. The New Deal coalition that brought Franklin Delano Roosevelt to power had a decades long generational run. Two dramatic and traumatic events in recent days
Rubio: 'We depend very little' on Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday suggested that the U.S. depends "very little" on the Strait of Hormuz, the closure of which has led to a leap in gas and oil prices since the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran began. Fox News host Sean Hannity asked Rubio if one of the
Supreme Court considers Trump's birthright citizenship order: Join the live discussion
The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning weighed President Trump's bid for restrictions on birthright citizenship, with the president in the room. The face-to-face moment made Trump the first known sitting president to attend an oral argument. Also, with the public's impatience
Trump targets State Farm over California wildfire response
President Trump this week criticized State Farm and other insurance companies, saying they did not give adequate help for claims related to last year’s California wildfires. Trump pledged that the government would investigate the issue, though it’s not clear what follow-up, if
When could jet fuel supply run low for the US?
Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have increased since the start of the Iran war, and tensions are squeezing supply and raising concerns of a shortage.
Trump Fumes at Supreme Court Over Birthright Citizenship Case
President Trump broadcast his anger Wednesday as the Supreme Court appeared to doubt his executive order repealing birthright citizenship. “We are the only Country in the World STUPID enough to allow ‘Birthright’ Citizenship! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he wrote on Truth Social
Trump to say U.S. will wrap up operation in Iran in next 'two to three weeks'
President Trump is expected to tell Americans the U.S. will conclude its military operation in Iran in the next two to three weeks during his nationally televised address on Wednesday, according to a White House official. Trump first mentioned the timeline Tuesday while
New SNAP data confirm millions of Americans have reclaimed their freedom
The Trump administration has successfully reduced the number of SNAP recipients by 3.3 million, signaling that the federal government is working for the American public and that many Americans are moving from welfare to work.
Military suicides fell in 2024: Pentagon
Fewer American troops committed suicide in 2024 compared to the year prior, declining by 11 percent, countering an upward trend over the past 15 years, a new Pentagon report found. The report, released Tuesday, found that 471 service members took their own lives in 2024, 52
What to know about the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq
Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. citizen and journalist who has worked for more than a decade covering the Middle East, was kidnapped by an extremist group in Iraq this week, American and Iraqi officials said. Kittleson’s kidnapping comes at a time of heightened tensions across the
Ty Cobb: Late-night Trump posts prove he's 'gone'
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb suggested on Tuesday that President Trump’s rhetoric and late-night musings on social media about the ongoing conflict with Iran are demonstrating his cognitive decline. “It’s not a surprise that we’re in this much trouble,” Cobb told
Dimon defends Iran war but acknowledges 'short-term risks'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended the war in Iran in an interview published Tuesday, while acknowledging the “short-term risks” for the economy. Speaking to Jim VandeHei on “The Axios Show,” Dimon pointed out that the Iranian regime has been “killing people around the
DOJ Admits It’s Not Sure if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
The Trump administration’s lawyer, Solicitor General John Sauer, admitted before the Supreme Court Wednesday that he hadn’t thought too much about one of the big questions in President Donald Trump’s attempt to repeal birthright citizenship: What happens to Native Americans?
Former Trump Energy secretary: Iran 'gets exactly what it wants' if war ends without reopening Strait of Hormuz
A former Trump Cabinet member from his first term on Tuesday warned that Iran will get "exactly what it wants" if the U.S. ends the conflict without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette told Fox Business Channel's Stuart Varney that he found
Hill staffers brace for their boss’s ‘TMZ moment’
The celebrity-focused site is making a splash with crowdsourced recess photos.
To repeal or not to repeal is not the question for Section 230
What’s needed instead is a new legislative approach grounded in structural reform.
Six charged with hate crime after allegedly attacking Jewish student from University of Pittsburgh
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that six men from around the Pittsburgh-area have been charged after it says they attacked a Jewish student from the University of Pittsburgh in 2024. The six were charged by a federal grand jury with violating the Matthew
Trump Threatens to Leave NATO—but There’s One Big Problem
Donald Trump’s threat to leave NATO has one very big hurdle: approval from Congress. The president told The Telegraph Wednesday that he is weighing an exit from the 1949 compact, saying it is “beyond reconsideration.” He later clarified to Reuters that he planned to mention
Iran Immediately Shuts Down Trump’s Ceasefire Talk Claims
Donald Trump’s plan for Iran is changing by the minute. Iran’s newly installed leadership immediately refuted Trump’s claims that the country was open to a ceasefire, informing state media Wednesday morning that the idea was “false and baseless.” Iran’s revolutionary guard
Private employers add 62K jobs in March: ADP
U.S. private sector employment went up by 62,000 jobs in March, according to a report from the payroll management company ADP. In the report, ADP said that both increases in pay and hiring stayed level last month, with smaller employers behind recent increases in jobs.
Is RFK Jr. trying to make the lives of autistic Americans as hard as possible?
The autistic community has made tremendous progress in the last decade, but so much progress has unfortunately been reversed thanks to people like Kennedy. I can only hope that we can rebuild our progress as fast as Kennedy reversed it.
Trump’s New Move to Target Antifa Alarms Counterterrorism Experts
While the United States inflicts death on Iranian civilians and devastates Cubans with its oil blockade, President Trump is busy trying to classify antifa—a leaderless group that has become an umbrella term for any kind of anti-fascist resistance—as a counterterrorism threat.
Trump not immune from civil claims from Jan. 6 speech, judge rules
A federal judge is allowing a civil suit brought against President Trump for his actions on Jan. 6, 2021 to proceed in court, a victory for Democratic lawmakers and Capitol Police officers who brought the litigation. The late Tuesday ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Amit
Trump: Miami presidential library will 'most likely' have hotel
President Trump on Tuesday said his Miami presidential library will “most likely” have a hotel attached. “It’s gonna be most likely a hotel, you know? This concept could be office, but it’s most likely gonna be a hotel with a beautiful building underneath and a 747 Air Force
UK’s Starmer defends NATO after Trump criticism
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended NATO on Wednesday after President Trump suggested that the U.S. would reconsider its membership to the longstanding alliance once the conflict with Iran concludes. "NATO is the single most effective military alliance the world has
Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after leaving 'Moulin Rouge' performance mid-show
The Grammy Award-winning rapper made her Broadway debut last week as nightclub impresario Harold Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
Trump draws applause at Kennedy Center opening of 'Chicago'
President Trump received a mostly positive reception during an appearance at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday evening, as he and first lady Melania Trump attended the opening of the musical “Chicago.” As the first couple entered, those in the crowd who booed were drowned out by
Afroman's verdict is just the beginning: Officers also deserve criminal scrutiny
They were people who exercised state authority against speech they disliked, and who had sworn not to do exactly that.
Trump says US will be 'out of Iran pretty quickly,' could return for 'spot hits'
President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" after nearly five weeks of airstrikes on the Middle Eastern country but warned that it could come back for some "spot hits." Trump made the remarks in a phone interview with Reuters when asked if
Pete Hegseth’s Plan to Keep His Job Is a Literal Bombshell
A “trigger happy” Pete Hegseth has used the conflict in Iran to boost his own position in the Trump administration, CNN reported Tuesday. After the Signalgate scandal , Hegseth found himself in the doghouse of Donald Trump’s Cabinet, spiraling about leaks and scrambling to
Why voters perceive Trump as 'awesome' — and what Democrats can learn from it
Donald Trump's ability to evoke awe in his supporters, through his bombastic rhetoric and gold-adorned Oval Office, has proven to be a powerful tool in winning elections, as explained by a 2003 paper on the psychology of awe.
Live updates: Trump-appointed justices appear unswayed by admin’s birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. The president was in the courtroom before departing after about two hours, meaning he is believed to be the first sitting president to attend oral arguments. After
JetBlue raises checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices
JetBlue is raising its checked baggage fees, citing increased operational costs.
Mark Kelly on Artemis II mission: 'This is something we've never done before'
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired NASA astronaut, said Wednesday that the Artemis II mission to the moon is uncharted territory for American space explorers. “They're going to go 4,000 miles on the far side of the moon, which is something we've never done before, even
We Could Win a Webby with Your Vote
FactCheck.org is a nominee for the 30th Annual Webby Awards in the category for Websites and Mobile Sites: News & Politics. Now our loyal readers can help us win the Webby People’s Voice Award, which is voted on by the public. The post We Could Win a Webby with Your Vote
Katie Zacharia leaves DHS after weeks as spokesperson
Katie Zacharia on Tuesday said she was leaving her role as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and deputy assistant of public affairs after being assigned the role in mid-February. “I joined @DHSgov with a genuine passion for supporting
Bring memorization back to schools
Memorization of great literature gave my students more than utilitarian outcomes. It gave them pieces of their cultural inheritance.
King Charles to address Congress during visit to DC
King Charles III will address a joint session of Congress when he visits the U.S. later this month to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Wednesday. “It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite His
Trump losing support from core supporters as approval drops to record low in new polling
President Trump’s net approval dropped to a new low in this week’s YouGov/The Economist poll, fueled by declining support from the president’s core backers. The latest survey shows Trump’s net approval sinking to -23 points — with 35 percent of Americans approving and 58
Top FEMA Official Doubles Down on Claim He Teleported to Waffle House
A Trump administration official continues to insist that he once teleported to a Waffle House, despite being mocked. As CNN reported in late March, Phillips has spoken on multiple podcasts about his teleportation activities, which include having gone to a church and to the
Trump approval on economy drops to new low: Poll
A new CNN/SSRS poll found just 31 percent of respondents approved of President Trump’s handling of the economy, a new low relative to the outlet's previous surveys. The survey, released Wednesday, found that the president’s approval rating on the economy is 8 percent lower than
Thousands more US troops headed to Middle East aboard aircraft carrier
The U.S. is sending thousands of additional U.S. service members to the Middle East aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, even as President Trump on Wednesday claimed Iran has asked the U.S. for a ceasefire. The George H.W. Bush deployed Tuesday en route to the
Pete Hegseth Lifts Punishment for Crew From Kid Rock Flyover
There will be zero consequences for the Army pilots that decided to fly their helicopters around Kid Rock’s house during a No Kings protest on Saturday. Two Apache attack helicopters first flew over a protest in Nashville, Tennessee. They then hovered outside the MAGA
Swalwell: Release of old FBI files would be ' probably the worst abuse…since the J. Edgar Hoover days”
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused the FBI on Tuesday of abusing its power to target political opponents amid reports that the agency is considering releasing decade-old files related to an investigation into a suspected Chinese spy. Swalwell suggested FBI Director Kash
Starmer says UK will form ‘closer partnership’ with Europe after Iran war strains US ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said the United Kingdom will form a "closer partnership" with Europe as ties with the U.S. have strained over the course of its conflict with Iran. The prime minister said at a press conference that his government will support