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Tillis: Hegseth makes Noem look like 'five-star recruit'
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, comparing him unfavorably to former Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem, who was dismissed earlier this year by President Trump. Tillis, who is retiring at the end of this Congress, criticized
Repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding won’t change the realities of chronic disease
We can expect chronic disease rates to worsen as greenhouse gas emissions trend upward and contribute to more frequent and intense climate impacts like extreme heat and wildfires.
Tillis slams emerging Iran deal, offers sharp criticism for Pete Hegseth
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday added his voice to other Republicans criticizing an emerging peace deal with Iran, saying he would not support it based on his understanding of what it includes. “It doesn’t make sense to me,” Tillis said of the deal, arguing it was a mistake
Megyn Kelly says MAGA down to 'Trump diehards' who 'love Mark Levin'
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly said in an interview published Friday that President Trump’s MAGA movement has shrunk down to a small group of “diehard loyalists” of the president. “MAGA is not what it was. MAGA is now this very, very small group of Trump diehard
Rand Paul pushes back on GOP criticisms of Trump-Iran tentative deal
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is pushing back on fellow Republicans who have criticized an emerging deal being negotiated by the Trump administration to end the war with Iran. Paul, who has criticized the war while joining with Democrats to support War Powers Resolution votes to curb
State and local policymakers can lead us through Iran's energy reckoning
State and local leaders have an opportunity to protect their constituents from fossil fuel price shocks by investing in electric vehicles, public transportation, and walkable, affordable housing.
Suspect in White House shooting dead
The armed man who exchanged fire with Secret Service officers near the White House on Saturday was killed, according to the federal law enforcement agency. Anthony Guglielmi, the chief of communications for the agency, said Saturday that at shortly after 6 p.m. EDT, the man
Iran: Trump remarks on Strait of Hormuz ‘inconsistent with reality’
Iran is pushing back on parts of a tentative deal being negotiated by the Trump administration that could put an end to the war between the two countries. President Trump on Saturday evening announced the two sides were moving close to a deal. Iranian officials have
Guess who is fanning the flames of Islamophobia
President Trump has helped lead Republicans’ shift from criticizing Islamist extremism to portraying Muslims as security risks and culturally incompatible outsiders.
Live coverage: Trump's tentative Iran deal faces GOP criticism; Shooting at White House renews security fears
President Trump on Saturday said a deal with Iran to end the war is getting closer, but a number of Republicans and other conservatives said they feared the emerging agreement was not a good one for the United States. The emerging deal is likely to take center stage on the
Trump thanks Secret Service, renews call for ballroom after White House shooting
President Trump early Sunday thanked the Secret Service for their actions in neutralizing an armed man who exchanged shots with officers outside the White House on Saturday and argued that the incident shows the importance of the under-construction White House ballroom. “Thank
White House says ex-Secretary of State Pompeo should ‘shut his stupid mouth’ on Iran
White House Communications Director Stephen Cheung blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for criticizing a deal being negotiated by the Trump administration to end the Iran war, telling the one-time Trump ally to “shut his stupid mouth.” Cheung wrote that Pompeo “has no
Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund leaves legal firestorm at feet of lawmakers
Legal experts say President Trump’s new $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is rife with legal and ethical issues that only Congress is likely to be able to address. Trump and the Department of Justice (DOJ) set off a firestorm when they pushed to voluntarily dismiss a
Trump's last-minute AI order switch exposes White House divides
President Trump’s abrupt decision to pull an executive order on artificial intelligence testing has exposed a deeper divide in the White House over how to oversee the technology’s development without stopping its growth. After ushering tech leaders to the White House for a
SNAP Cuts Threaten to Cut Young Adults Off at the Knees
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be one of the most difficult phases in a person’s life, marked as it is by a series of existential challenges: This is the critical period when we obtain education and find employment, all while seeking stability and identity. For
Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparred with one of President Trump’s outside advisers on social media Saturday after indicating he was “deeply concerned” about the terms of an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran. “I am deeply concerned about what we are hearing about an Iran
Ebola resurgence sparks global concern, travel restrictions: What to know
The resurgence of Ebola in central Africa is prompting international concern, with health officials issuing urgent warnings and travel restrictions as an outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health
Suspected gunman dead after gunfire exchanged with Secret Service near White House
U.S. Secret Service shot and killed a man after he opened fire near the White House on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the agency. The spokesperson said in a statement that an individual approached the area near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW shortly before 6
GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham, Roger Wicker blast reports of 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran
Key Senate Republicans are raising concerns about a reported peace deal being negotiated with Iran, arguing it would be a disaster for the United States that would make meaningless the war launched by President Trump nearly three months ago. “The rumored 60-day ceasefire — with
Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' Strait of Hormuz will be opened
President Trump said on Saturday that a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated” and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a phone call with Arab allies in the region. “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be
Trump faces growing pressure to reopen Hormuz Strait — one way or another
President Trump is facing growing pressure on multiple fronts to take action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway in the Middle East, as Americans face a Memorial Day weekend with the highest gas prices in nearly four years. Iran is coming under pressure from the
Sunday shows preview: Trump compensation fund fallout hangs over lawmakers' recess
A new “anti-weaponization fund” unveiled by the Justice Department this week faced swift backlash from Republican and Democratic legislators on Capitol Hill. The fund is the result of a negotiated settlement for President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked
Loomer celebrates Gabbard resignation: ‘All of our enemies love Tulsi‘
Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer on Saturday cheered the sudden resignation of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, renewing criticism against the top U.S. intelligence official over her stance on Iran. “Thank God Tulsi Gabbard resigned!!!” Loomer wrote in a post
US adds Atlanta airport as enhanced screening location for travelers from Ebola outbreak countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its enhanced Ebola screening to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for passengers coming from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan in response to a recent outbreak of the Ebola virus. The added screening
New York official warns AI could cost city thousands of jobs
A New York City official warned this week that those working in the Big Apple could face the brunt of the negative impacts of artificial intelligence, possibly costing the city thousands of jobs. Comptroller Mark Levine laid out scenarios the city will face tied to future
DOJ defends deleting releases tied to Jan. 6 attack from website: ‘We are proud’
The Justice Department (DOJ) is pulling press releases from its website related to charges on individuals tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, citing efforts to dispel of “partisan propaganda.” The move comes more than a year after President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan.
Climate change accountability works best through Congress, not courtrooms
Congress is considering legislation to halt climate liability lawsuits and protect fossil fuel companies from retroactive liability for decades of emissions. The transition to cleaner energy should be driven by technology, markets, and policy.
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said the family received the
The Memo: Trump battered by sea of self-inflicted troubles
President Trump is beset by troubles as he heads into Memorial Day weekend — and, to the frustration of his party colleagues, several of them are of his own making. The setting up of a roughly $1.8 billion compensation fund, purportedly to provide restitution for victims of
Climate change fearmongerers owe Gen Z an apology
I have yet to speak with a person — Republican, Democrat or independent — who believed those “end of the world” predictions even remotely plausible. That is not to say, however, that those non-stop scare tactics did not negatively impact the minds and lives of millions across
Hegseth torches identity politics in West Point speech: ‘Can’t throw your pronouns at the enemy’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the pouring rain on Saturday morning, in which he accused former “foolish and feckless leaders” of pushing identity politics on the military institution. “The
Rubio, in India, says Iran war will be solved 'one way or the other'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said progress has been made in the ongoing peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, saying the war will be solved “one way or the other” amid a visit to India. “There’s been some progress made. Even as I speak to you now, there's