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GOP strategist Brad Todd is publicly challenging President Trump’s decision to back Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary. Todd made the pointed remarks on Sunday, describing the endorsement as a costly miscalculation with significant consequences for the Republican Party. “I think the president made a 100-million-dollar mistake…
Former First Lady Jill Biden has spoken publicly for the first time since leaving the White House, addressing her husband’s physical condition during his presidency. In her first interview since departing the White House, Jill Biden sat down with CBS News Sunday correspondent Rita Braver to discuss the former president’s health. Jill Biden acknowledged that…
Immigration has long served as a cornerstone of American economic and cultural life, shaping the nation in ways many citizens may not fully appreciate. As deportation efforts intensify under the Trump administration, advocates argue that the broader public remains largely unaware of the full scope of immigrant contributions. Understanding those contributions, supporters say, could fundamentally…
President Trump announced Saturday that he intends to hold a political rally to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The announcement came after several artists said they would no longer perform at the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Trump addressed the situation publicly, referencing the performers who had pulled out of the scheduled…
Maine Senate Democratic hopeful Graham Platner’s wife told campaign staff that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women, according to reports. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal both reported on the matter, detailing the allegations against the candidate. Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, reportedly informed former senior campaign staffer Genevieve McDonald…
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin found common ground on Saturday over protest security measures. The agreement came after Sherrill deployed state police to maintain order outside a Newark immigration detention center. The detention center has been the site of escalating protests in recent weeks, drawing significant attention…
President Donald Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV on Saturday following a meeting between the pontiff and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in Rome. Trump directed his remarks at both the pope and the Democratic mayor, suggesting the Vatican should have intervened before the meeting took place. Trump described Mayor Johnson as “useless,” arguing that Vatican…
U.S. Central Command announced Saturday that American forces had stopped another vessel from reaching an Iranian port during an ongoing naval blockade. The blockade is centered on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically significant waterways for global energy shipments. Centcom confirmed that U.S. military personnel “disabled” a ship flying under a…
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has made clear he is not looking for high-profile political backing in his bid for city leadership. Pratt dismissed the significance of a potential endorsement from President Trump, insisting that national politics has no place in local elections. The former reality star spoke directly on the matter during comments…
Vibrio season has arrived, bringing with it renewed warnings about a serious bacterial infection that can cause severe and life-threatening complications. Some vibrio infections can escalate into necrotizing fasciitis, a dangerous bacterial condition that is commonly known as “flesh-eating” disease. The term “flesh-eating” refers to the rapid way the bacterial infection can destroy skin, muscle,…