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Supreme Court may have handed Jack Smith new tool against Trump: Lawyers
The ruling, the legal scholars argue, fits Trump's case "fits Trump like custom footwear measured and made in Milan."
Fox News anchors joke DeSantis might not make it to next week
Fox host Bret Baier described a report that DeSantis is letting go of a third of his campaign staff as a "big sign."
Judge kills Biden's immigration policy for being too similar to Trump's
Judge Jon Tigar previously questioned how much difference there was between Joe Biden's asylum seekers policy and Donald Trump's.
Fox host slammed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial after Holocaust remarks
Greg Gutfeld defended Florida's controversial slavery curriculum by saying usefulness "kept you alive" during the Holocaust.
Steve Bannon wants Kevin McCarthy to be like Pelosi: "Stone-cold killer"
"If we could just get some of her testosterone put into McCarthy for the next 72 hours, maybe we salvage something," Bannon said.
DOJ has reached "end game" in Trump Jan. 6 probe: Kirschner
Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner said the Jan. 6 investigation has entered its final stage.
Trump is "unique threat" to the church: Christian leader
Evangelical Christian theologian Russell Moore has been a frequent Trump critic.
Jason Aldean trolls song critics in new video
Amid ongoing debate over his track, "Try That in a Small Town," the country music singer addressed the criticism in a new clip.
I'm a U.S. congressman. I hid a big secret for a long time
The mere thought of having to make these decisions sent a surge of even greater anxiety through me.
Ex-NYPD commissioner pardoned by Trump makes deal with Jack Smith
Bernard Kerik received a presidential pardon for past convictions in 2020, and later helped Trump investigate false claims of election fraud.
Trump returns to Pennsylvania with a $35,000 unpaid bill
The former president owes millions of dollars to cities across the country over his campaign rallies.
Republicans get an early warning about 2024 election in Ohio
Independent voters in Ohio, who were nearly split between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in 2020, widely support a pro-abortion rights amendment, a new poll found.
Judge Cannon could still "derail" hopes of quick Trump trial: Ex-prosecutor
The former president's federal criminal trial in the classified documents case is currently set to begin on May 20, 2024.
Bud Light's NFL message sparks backlash
Bud Light has faced boycott calls for almost four months over the beer brand's collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney.
Christie rips DeSantis defending slavery lessons: Not "words of leadership"
Ron DeSantis faced criticism for saying he "wasn't involved in" a new controversial history curriculum in the state's schools.
Hunter Biden investigation has been "incompetent," Chris Christie says
"If your work appears to be incompetent and inexplicable, you need to explain it so we can have confidence in our justice system," Christie said.
Trump says Ukraine should get over $100 billion more in aid
The former president said European nations must contribute more to Ukraine to match what the U.S. has given.
Fox News host confronts Vivek Ramaswamy with his previous Trump criticism
The Republican 2024 hopeful issued stern criticism of Trump following the Jan. 6 riot, but has seemingly avoided criticizing him since the start of his presidential campaign.
Thousands of Christians demand ban of pro-Trump event on public property
The petition, launched by Faithful America, warned that the rally promotes "antisemitism, lies, and even outright political violence."
Trump set to "double" his current number of indictments: Legal analyst
Two criminal investigations against Donald Trump appear primed to bring charges by the end of the summer.
Congressman says he saw "top secret" UFO info on extraterrestrial crafts
"It was nothing anybody, any of our enemies or allies, had any knowledge of whatsoever," Tim Burchett said about the crafts that were described to him.
Ron DeSantis accused of being "pro-slavery" due to new Florida curriculum
"If you require schools to teach the 'personal benefits' of slavery you are pro-slavery," tweeted Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell.
Student loan forgiveness: White House responds to outraged GOP senators
The new forgiveness plan targets income-driven repayment plans and automatically cancels all debt for people that have been making payments for over 20 years.
One key statement "conclusively" proves Trump's "corrupt intent": Kirschner
Proving Trump's corrupt intent is as easy as proving "fish swim and birds fly," the former federal prosecutor said.
Trump's response to woman asking about his "faith" raises questions
The former president was asked during a recent town hall event how his personal faith has grown since leaving the White House.
Joe Biden claims a victory on Southern border crossings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that June saw the lowest number of migrant crossings at the Southwest border since February 2021.
James Comer calls Ukraine "adversary" of United States
Comer said the House Oversight Committee is focusing on Ukraine in the probe against the Biden family.
What Jason Aldean has said about guns after backlash over "scary" lyrics
The country music singer's new track, "Try That in a Small Town," has reignited the gun control debate online.
I'm a Southern Baptist and a Democrat. We Are the (Only) Diverse Party
The Democratic Party represents every aspect of the American electorate from race, geography, age, religion, and even ideological standing on the policy spectrum.
False Michigan electors were told to 'keep quiet'
Evidence compiled against the 16 fake electors showed frustration from one co-conspirator that another was not keeping quiet on Facebook.
