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Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

You Know Where We F*cked Up?' Bill Maher Takes Apart Trump War That He Supported Starting

Bill Maher critiques the execution of the Iran war planning by the Trump administration, despite supporting the war itself.
fromArs Technica
11 hours ago

DOGE goes nuclear: How trump invited silicon valley into America's nuclear power regulator

Cohen led the group through a technical conversation about licensing nuclear reactor designs, he repeatedly downplayed health and safety concerns. When staff brought up the topic of radiation exposure from nuclear test sites, Cohen broke in.
NYC parents
#iran-war
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Hits Trump With Video Receipt Gushing Over Ex-Honcho He Now Says Was Always Weak'

World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

New York Waiter Asks Trump's U.N. Ambassador, How Is a War Helping Me in Any Way?'

The U.S. war on Iran is justified by the administration as a response to nuclear threats, despite conflicting statements from President Trump.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Digested week: Hegseth chides media for focusing on trivial issue of his Iran strategy

Trump's administration faces criticism for its chaotic approach to the war on Iran and its implications for global politics.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 days ago

New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP

A majority of Americans oppose the U.S. and Israel's joint war on Iran, with 56 percent disapproving and only 33 percent supporting it overall.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Chris Hayes Flays Joe Kent Over White Supremacy Ties as He Savages Trump Over War

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigned from the Trump administration, opposing the Iran war as unjustified and driven by Israeli pressure, while facing criticism for anti-Israel sentiment in his resignation letter.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Hits Trump With Video Receipt Gushing Over Ex-Honcho He Now Says Was Always Weak'

Joe Kent, Trump's National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned in protest of the Iran war, citing no imminent threat and Israeli lobby pressure, contradicting Trump's prior praise.
World news
fromFortune
21 hours ago

Trump says U.S. considers 'winding down' Iran military effort | Fortune

Trump is considering winding down US military efforts against Iran as objectives are reportedly close to being met.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran war: Trump weighs 'winding down' Middle East operation

The US is close to achieving its military objectives in the Middle East but will not pursue a ceasefire with Iran.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What US-Israeli targets reveal about Iran war goals three weeks in

The US and Israel have conflicting objectives in the war with Iran, complicating the potential for a clear endgame.
#harvard-university
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Higher education

Trump Admin Sues Harvard for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish and Israeli Students from Anti-Semitism

fromFortune
1 day ago
Higher education

Trump's DOJ sues Harvard, claiming failure to tackle antisemitism | Fortune

Higher education
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Admin Sues Harvard for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish and Israeli Students from Anti-Semitism

Trump's administration sued Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic discrimination, seeking to cut off federal funding.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump's DOJ sues Harvard, claiming failure to tackle antisemitism | Fortune

The Justice Department sued Harvard for failing to address antisemitism, seeking to freeze grants and recover taxpayer funds.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard over anti-Semitism claims

Harvard University rejected a lawsuit from the Trump administration alleging anti-Semitism and neglect of Jewish students' rights.
Higher education
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged antisemitism

The US Justice Department sued Harvard for failing to address antisemitism on campus and violating federal civil rights law.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard for allegedly violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli individuals amid campus protests.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Admin Uses Wartime Powers to Sidestep Congress and Push $23B in Arms Sales to Gulf States

The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to expedite over $23 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing Congress.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Ex-CNN Correspondent Urges Trump, Hegseth to Tone Down Attacks on Press Over Iran Coverage: Insults Paint a Target on the Back of a Journalist'

The Trump administration's rhetoric endangers journalists by fostering hostility towards the press during wartime.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jim Acosta Warns of Media Domination' by Billionaire Trump Friend Ellisons at Hearing on First Amendment

Media control by the Ellison family threatens the objectivity of CNN and the integrity of the press in America.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 day ago

Scott Bessent's Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default | Fortune

The U.S. Education Department is transferring management of student loans to the Treasury Department, marking a significant shift in federal student loan oversight.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

We're Still Paying More at the Pump': Fox's Martha MacCallum Confronts Trump Honcho Over High Gas Prices

President Trump's energy dominance strategy is built for exactly this moment. He wanted to increase supply here domestically and with our existing allies, and new allies like Venezuela.
Left-wing politics
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Good Morning, News: Chuck Norris Dies, City Councilor Sends Very Spicy Emails, Homeless Services Org Needs Support After Four Recent Fires, and Buzzfeed Let AI Prompt Its Downfall

The Trump administration's logging proposal for Oregon's old-growth forests raises sustainability concerns and highlights economic struggles in rural communities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

One of Trump's Friends Reportedly Asked ICE to Arrest the Mother of His Child in Custody Battle Gambit

Paolo Zampolli sought ICE's help to arrest his ex-girlfriend to gain an advantage in a custody battle.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Harvard for failing to address antisemitism, threatening funding and seeking repayment of grants.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NJ attorney general sues to block ICE from moving forward with Roxbury detention center

New Jersey's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block an immigration detention facility in Roxbury, citing legal and safety concerns.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US veteran charged with conspiracy' over ICE protest refuses to plead guilty

A US veteran faces conspiracy charges for protesting against ICE, asserting his right to protest as a fundamental American value.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Relentlessly Calls Out Trump Ally Over Easing Oil Sanctions on Country US Is At War With'

Kaitlan Collins challenged Rep. Scott Perry on the implications of easing sanctions on Iranian oil amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Admits Trump to Blame for Raising Gas Prices But It's for Worthy Cause'

Scott Jennings admitted Trump started a war leading to higher gas prices, claiming it was for a worthy cause.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | The Department of Justice's desperate attempt to avoid ethics | amNewYork

The Trump administration has pursued political enemies, ignored legal processes for U.S. Attorney appointments, and prioritized loyalty over rule of law.
#media-criticism
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

The Trump administration can't stop complaining about the media - Poynter

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for being dishonest and accused them of focusing on negative aspects of the war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

The Trump administration can't stop complaining about the media - Poynter

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for being dishonest and accused them of focusing on negative aspects of the war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
#immigration-policy
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

An immigration court few have heard of is quietly shaping policy behind the scenes

The Trump administration reshaped immigration policy through the Board of Immigration Appeals, narrowing due process and increasing deportations.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago
US politics

Trump-allied Florida police chief calls for way to regularize immigrants without criminal records

Sheriff Grady Judd proposes Congress create a legal pathway for undocumented migrants integrated into society while prioritizing deportation of those committing crimes.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Trump-allied Florida police chief calls for way to regularize immigrants without criminal records

Sheriff Grady Judd proposes Congress create a legal pathway for undocumented migrants integrated into society while prioritizing deportation of those committing crimes.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Long before Trump: How US policy has harmed the environment for decades

Health and environment groups are suing the EPA over the rollback of the endangerment finding, which recognized greenhouse gases as a public health risk.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Strike on Iran gasfield exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know

The US-Israeli conflict over Iran escalates tensions, with Trump distancing from Israeli strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure while warning against further attacks.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 days ago

'Continue fighting for them': NYC student Dylan urges help for other ICE detainees

Dylan Contreras urges support for detained immigrants after his release from ICE custody.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

President Trump's actions have significantly harmed American democracy, dropping the U.S. ranking from 20th to 51st globally.
#ice-detention
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC parents

Coming home: Dylan Lopez Contreras' emotional return and reunion with family in Manhattan after 10 months in ICE detention | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC parents

Dylan Lopez Contreras, first New York City high school student detained by ICE, released after 10 months | amNewYork

US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

The Wire: Berkeley man detained for days after rookie ICE agent's error

An ICE agent's paperwork error from inadequate Trump administration training caused a Berkeley man's wrongful detention for multiple days.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Coming home: Dylan Lopez Contreras' emotional return and reunion with family in Manhattan after 10 months in ICE detention | amNewYork

Dylan Lopez Contreras, detained by ICE for 10 months, was released and welcomed home by elected officials while remaining under ankle monitor surveillance during his pending asylum case.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Dylan Lopez Contreras, first New York City high school student detained by ICE, released after 10 months | amNewYork

Dylan Lopez Contreras, a 20-year-old Bronx high school student, was released from ICE custody after 10 months of detention, becoming the first known high school student detained under Trump's 2025 administration.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US arts commission approves gold coin stamped with Donald Trump's face

Federal law prohibits the depiction of living presidents on US currency. Thursday's coin, however, may sidestep the rule, as it is intended as a commemorative item, not for circulation as currency. Still, the Trump administration has advanced other plans to put the president's face on a $1 coin, in addition to the commemorative gold coin.
Washington DC
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

White House Heard Lewandowski Kickback Allegations, Did Nothing

Corey Lewandowski, serving as DHS de facto chief of staff, allegedly sought payments from companies in exchange for help securing DHS contracts, with the Trump administration reportedly aware of these allegations for months.
Washington DC
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

An Elegy for the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center will close for a two-year renovation under Trump's plan, with vague details about structural changes raising concerns about the modernist building's preservation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Rules the Roost': Trump-Appointed Judge Tosses Lawsuit Challenging California Egg Regulations in Pun-Filled Ruling

The Trump administration's argument was that California's egg laws contributed to the historic rise in egg prices and have diminished the purchasing power and prosperity of the American worker, but were illegal because they were preempted by the federal Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA).
US Elections
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Former Trump official admits that their goal is to impose their Christian values on other Americans - LGBTQ Nation

A former Trump administration official advocates for Christians to impose biblical morality through legislation at all government levels.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

The FBI Is Investigating Joe Kent, Former Trump Official Who Resigned Over Iran War

The FBI investigation into Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information raises concerns about potential DOJ weaponization against Trump administration critics who oppose policy decisions.
#iran-strikes
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Makes Wild Pearl Harbor Crack During Meeting With Japanese PM

Trump justified not warning allies about Iran strikes by citing the need for surprise, referencing Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

FBI probing US counter-terrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, reports say

Joe Kent, a senior counter-terrorism official, resigned over the US war in Iran and is under FBI investigation for alleged classified information leaks while claiming dissenting voices were excluded from strike decision-making.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Makes Wild Pearl Harbor Crack During Meeting With Japanese PM

Trump justified not warning allies about Iran strikes by citing the need for surprise, referencing Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

FBI probing US counter-terrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, reports say

Joe Kent, a senior counter-terrorism official, resigned over the US war in Iran and is under FBI investigation for alleged classified information leaks while claiming dissenting voices were excluded from strike decision-making.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
2 days ago

How Laura Loomer Weaponizes Anti-Muslim Sentiment to Stifle Dissent

Laura Loomer attacks Tucker Carlson for opposing Gaza genocide and Iran war, attempting to criminalize dissent from unconditional U.S. support for Israel's military actions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Shares Article Declaring He's Prevented Another Holocaust' in Truth Social Posting Spree

President Trump shared articles claiming he prevented a Holocaust by conducting military operations against Iran's nuclear facilities in 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Denmark reportedly prepared itself for US attack amid Trump's Greenland threats

When, in January, Danish soldiers were flown to Greenland, they were reportedly carrying explosives to destroy runways in the capital, Nuuk, and in Kangerlussuaq, a small town north of the capital, to prevent US aircraft from landing in the event of an invasion. They also carried supplies from Danish blood banks to treat wounded people in the event of battle.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hegseth says no timeframe' for war on Iran as Pentagon asks for $200bn

As far as $200bn, I think that number could move. Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys. We're going back to Congress and folks there to ensure that we're properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trump was asked to confirm reports that Iran's new supreme leader is gay. He dodged the question. - LGBTQ Nation

A New York Post reporter asked Trump about unconfirmed reports regarding Iran's alleged new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's sexuality, which Trump declined to address.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stephen Colbert on DHS pick Markwayne Mullin: Has a history of being real dumb and real angry about it'

Late-night hosts criticized Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing for homeland security secretary and the Trump administration's push for war with Iran without imminent threat justification.
Women in technology
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trump fawns over another medal as bobsled legend thanks him for protecting "biological women" - LGBTQ Nation

Olympic bobsledder Kaillie Humphries presented President Trump with an Order of Ikkos medal, recognizing his support for policies restricting transgender athletes in women's sports.
Washington DC
fromFortune
2 days ago

'It takes money to kill bad guys': Hegseth asks for $200 billion in extra funds for Iran war | Fortune

The Pentagon requested $200 billion in additional funds for Iran operations, supplementing defense funding already received through tax cuts legislation.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

In Case It Wasn't Clear, Joe Kent Is a Wingnut

Joe Kent's resignation as National Counterterrorism Center head reveals deep divisions within the Trump administration and MAGA movement over Netanyahu's influence on U.S. foreign policy.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Trump's National Security Strategy Is a Blueprint for White Nationalism

The Trump administration promotes white nationalism through its National Security Strategy, misrepresenting European economic decline while attributing it to multiracial democracy rather than global wealth redistribution.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Getting Iran Wrong, to the Nth Power

Trump's military action against Iran represents a strategic blunder driven by fundamental misunderstandings of the regime's motivations, which stem primarily from justified Iranian fears of United States aggression.
SF politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump started a battle with Jerome Powell, but the Fed chairman is winning the war: He won't leave until probe is 'well and truly over' | Fortune

A DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell may paradoxically extend his Federal Reserve tenure beyond Trump's expectations, as Powell refuses to leave until the matter concludes and Senate Banking Committee blocks successor confirmations.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Host Grills Stephen Miller on Trump Being Shocked' by Attacks Sends Him Into Ramble Mode

Trump expressed shock at Iran's retaliatory strikes targeting multiple Middle Eastern countries, prompting Stephen Miller to clarify that the president meant Iran revealed its recklessness by attacking non-combatant nations.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is promoting a 'Pledge America' campaign encouraging broadcasters to air patriotic content and pro-American programming while threatening media licensing over coverage deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.
#tulsi-gabbard
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Bill O'Reilly Says Tulsi Gabbard Has Lost All Credibility' With Trump: She Won't Be There Much Longer'

Bill O'Reilly claims Tulsi Gabbard lost credibility with Trump over opposing Venezuela intervention and will not remain as Director of National Intelligence much longer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Karoline Leavitt Insists Trump Still Trusts Tulsi Gabbard

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed that President Trump has full confidence in Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and she will remain in her position.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Bill O'Reilly Says Tulsi Gabbard Has Lost All Credibility' With Trump: She Won't Be There Much Longer'

Bill O'Reilly claims Tulsi Gabbard lost credibility with Trump over opposing Venezuela intervention and will not remain as Director of National Intelligence much longer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Karoline Leavitt Insists Trump Still Trusts Tulsi Gabbard

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed that President Trump has full confidence in Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and she will remain in her position.
Washington DC
fromAxios
2 days ago

D.C.'s hottest ticket: Trump's UFC fight night

Trump is hosting UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn during his birthday and Flag Day, with limited VIP tickets creating high demand among Republican operatives and donors seeking access.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

King still set to visit US' despite tensions between Starmer and Trump over Iran

King Charles is expected to visit the US next month despite diplomatic tensions between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump over Iran policy.
#us-ireland-relations
US Elections
fromIndependent
2 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and NATO allies' insufficient support in the Strait of Hormuz, rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
US Elections
fromIndependent
2 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and criticism of the UK prime minister rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
Europe politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Irish PM boxes clever as Trump doubles down on Starmer 'disappointment'

Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin defended UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a White House meeting with President Trump, who criticized Starmer's Middle East policies and compared him unfavorably to Winston Churchill.
US Elections
fromIndependent
2 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and NATO allies' insufficient support in the Strait of Hormuz, rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
US Elections
fromIndependent
2 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and criticism of the UK prime minister rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
Europe politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Irish PM boxes clever as Trump doubles down on Starmer 'disappointment'

Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin defended UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a White House meeting with President Trump, who criticized Starmer's Middle East policies and compared him unfavorably to Winston Churchill.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
2 days ago

New York City Council staffer Rafael Rubio, detained in Bethpage in January, ordered deported

An immigration judge ordered the deportation of Rafael Rubio, a Venezuelan NYC Council staffer, citing a technical error in his asylum application, while the Trump administration challenges his Temporary Protected Status.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump's Ex-Counterterrorism Chief Tells Tucker Carlson There Was No Intelligence' to Suggest Iran Was Close to Making Nuclear Weapons

Ex-counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent nuclear threat to the United States, contradicting Trump administration claims.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Donald Trump's buddy Tim Cook swears he is 'not a political person'

I interact on policy, not politics. I'm not a political person on either side. I'm kind of straight down the middle. Cook appeared on the show to discuss the approaching 50th anniversary of Apple, plus his views on philanthropy, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and global affairs.
Apple
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Annual intelligence assessment doesn't address foreign threats to US elections

The Trump administration's annual intelligence assessment omitted foreign election threats for the first time in nearly a decade, marking a significant policy shift during a midterm election year.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war

Gabbard said in written testimony to the Senate intelligence committee, referencing the June 2025 US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran's nuclear enrichment program was obliterated. There have been no efforts since then to try to rebuild their enrichment capability, Gabbard said in the written testimony.
World news
Right-wing politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Trump's AI chief's big Iran warning gets big time ignored

AI policy takes secondary priority during geopolitical crises, but potential economic impacts on the tech industry prompt high-level government attention from Trump administration officials.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

US to demand $15,000 visa bonds from 12 more countries

The Trump administration will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 starting April 12, bringing the total to 50 countries with bond requirements.
fromFortune
3 days ago

New York is suing the Trump Administration again-This time over $58 million in withheld subway funding | Fortune

The suit from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the latest in a series of legal battles between the federal government and officials in New York and New Jersey over funding for transportation infrastructure projects in the region - including a reconstruction project for New York's Penn Station, a new rail tunnel between the two states and New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan.
New York City
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

JD Vance Insists Joe Kent Resignation a 'Good Thing'

Vice President Vance defended Joe Kent's resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center, stating administration officials must support Trump's Iran policy decisions regardless of personal disagreement.
Washington DC
fromMail Online
3 days ago

UFO disclosure edges closer as new US government website is spotted

The White House registered the domain 'aliens.gov' under the Executive Office of the President, potentially signaling preparation for UFO disclosure and document release.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Insulting and Laughable': Karoline Leavitt Shreds Joe Kent's Allegations Against Trump

Former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, claiming the Trump administration was pressured by Israel into military conflict with Iran, contradicting Trump's stated foreign policy positions.
#iran-nuclear-program
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump DNI Tulsi Gabbard Cornered Into Conspicuous Dodge on Trump's Imminent Threat' Claim

Director Gabbard avoided confirming the intelligence community assessed an imminent Iranian nuclear threat, instead stating threat assessment is not the intelligence community's responsibility.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Senate Dem Calls Out Tulsi Gabbard in Blockbuster Hearing: Did You Change Your Iran Testimony to Not Contradict' Trump?

Senator Warner accused DNI Gabbard of omitting information about Iran's nuclear program from her testimony to avoid contradicting President Trump's claims about an imminent threat.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Gabbard tells senators Iranian regime is degraded but still intact

Director of National Intelligence Gabbard testified that Iran's regime is degraded but intact, while a senior counterterrorism official resigned questioning the administration's justification for the Middle East conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump DNI Tulsi Gabbard Cornered Into Conspicuous Dodge on Trump's Imminent Threat' Claim

Director Gabbard avoided confirming the intelligence community assessed an imminent Iranian nuclear threat, instead stating threat assessment is not the intelligence community's responsibility.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Senate Dem Calls Out Tulsi Gabbard in Blockbuster Hearing: Did You Change Your Iran Testimony to Not Contradict' Trump?

Senator Warner accused DNI Gabbard of omitting information about Iran's nuclear program from her testimony to avoid contradicting President Trump's claims about an imminent threat.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Gabbard tells senators Iranian regime is degraded but still intact

Director of National Intelligence Gabbard testified that Iran's regime is degraded but intact, while a senior counterterrorism official resigned questioning the administration's justification for the Middle East conflict.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Trump delays China trip during US-Israel war on Iran

Trump postponed his planned Beijing visit due to escalating Iran conflict, signaling prioritization of Middle East over China relations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

NY Times Claps Back at Marco Rubio for Attacking Cuba Report as Fake'

The article, published on Monday, cited four individuals familiar with the talks and included revelations that negotiators demanded that President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the leader of the Cuba's communist government, would need to go during talks as the island grapples with fuel shortages and a power grid outage.
World news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Who's In Charge of Vaccines Now?

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration likely violated the law by dismissing the CDC's vaccine advisory panel and replacing it with vaccine-skeptical members, then altering childhood immunization schedules without proper input.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer

Independent journalist Karl Loftus interviews anonymous DHS immigration enforcement agents through his project 'Confessions of an ICE Agent,' providing rare insight into officers' perspectives during Trump's immigration enforcement surge.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Rand Paul Confronts Mullin With Footage of His Near-Fight

Sen. Rand Paul confronted Trump's Homeland Security nominee Markwayne Mullin about a 2023 Senate incident where Mullin nearly fought Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, questioning whether physical confrontation exemplifies appropriate leadership.
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela and sell its oil. Now it's starting to happen | Fortune

The U.S. Treasury authorized PDVSA to sell Venezuelan oil directly to American companies and global markets, reversing years of sanctions to increase global oil supply amid Iran tensions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ric Grenell Says Veteran Joe Kent Just Needed to Shut Up and Salute' Instead of Resigning From Trump Admin Over Iran War

Trump official Ric Grenell criticized Joe Kent's resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center, arguing that government appointees must implement presidential policies without public dissent.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Benny Johnson Gives First Look at Trump's Latest Decor Diss Against Predecessor

Trump relocated Barack Obama's official White House portrait from a prominent public entrance display to a restricted upper-floor landing inaccessible to visitors, replacing it with his own portrait.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

John Bolton Cheers Joe Kent Resignation Over Iran Conflict: I Hope Tulsi Gabbard Resigns Soon!'

I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
Left-wing politics
Washington DC
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3 days ago

Tulsi Gabbard's "No War With Iran" Shirts Might Backfire Today, VOA Employees Ordered Back to Work, Maryland Gives the World a Trombone Emoji - Washingtonian

Iran attacked Tel Aviv killing two people in retaliation; Israel struck Beirut; the US bombed missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz; a National Counterterrorism Center director resigned opposing potential war with Iran.
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3 days ago

Ric Grenell's very 'normal gay' implosion

Ric Grenell's pursuit of Secretary of State position despite lacking diplomatic qualifications demonstrated excessive ambition that ultimately resulted in rejection when Trump appointed Marco Rubio instead.
Media industry
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Trump now calls war reporting treason'. His attacks on the press are escalating fast | Margaret Sullivan

Trump escalates attacks on press freedom, demanding docile media coverage and threatening treason charges against news organizations reporting critically on his policies.
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3 days ago

Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department

Oklahoma GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin faces Senate confirmation hearing to become DHS Secretary after Kristi Noem's removal due to immigration enforcement controversies and management failures.
Left-wing politics
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3 days ago

Who is Joe Kent, the counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war?

Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned in protest, disputing Trump's claim that Iran posed an imminent threat and arguing the conflict serves Israel's interests rather than America's.
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Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' to any takeover attempt

Cuban President Diaz-Canel vows unbreakable resistance to US takeover threats, attributing Cuba's economic crisis to decades of American economic warfare and isolation.
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