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The Trump Presidency, Part Deux
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Noem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say
Some early decisions by the homeland security secretary, including to divert Coast Guard resources from a search and rescue mission to the deportation of immigrants, set the tone early.
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What’s up. I’m Kristi Noem in coast guard uniform.
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Law enforcement shoots and kills armed man trying to enter Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
President Donald Trump wasn't at his Florida estate during the incident.
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The signs it’s another election campaign cycle in the US. Clearly this bloke didn’t learn from the golf course guy.
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Trump's surgeon general pick appears before Senate in highly anticipated hearing
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and close ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been tapped for the role of the nation’s doctor.
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After more than a year and there hasn’t been a surgeon general?
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Trump considers firing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, sources say
The president has made no decision, but he has told lawmakers that he is unhappy with the Homeland Security secretary's testimony this week before House and Senate committees, sources said.
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Uh oh.
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Kristi Noem will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida.
Kristi Noem will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida.
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It's my first time watching it since I don't live in the States.
She has more appropriate attire than the Honduran super max prison visit.
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Must admit I was a bit confused seeing the President make pronouncements about Iran with Suarez in the background.
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Yeh, but it’s not as good as a FIFA Peace Prize!
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U.S. Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next head of Homeland Security
"A former mixed martial arts fighter and collegiate wrestler who has led early-morning workout sessions in the members-only House gym, he became close with members of both parties and is often seen as a negotiator in partisan Washington.
It is his loyalty to Trump that landed him the job, and he's not expected to sway from the president's approach."
Ohh. Now it makes sense to give up that senate vote.
"A former mixed martial arts fighter and collegiate wrestler who has led early-morning workout sessions in the members-only House gym, he became close with members of both parties and is often seen as a negotiator in partisan Washington.
It is his loyalty to Trump that landed him the job, and he's not expected to sway from the president's approach."
Ohh. Now it makes sense to give up that senate vote.
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Trump's signature to appear on US bank notes in first for sitting president
The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Landmark achievement after landmark achievement.
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Pam Bondi out as attorney general, Trump says
Trump has been increasingly frustrated with Bondi in recent days, sources told NBC News.
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I guessed Musk would leave first. But I thought Noem and Bondi were die hard loyalists.
Waltz was a mulligan.
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Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' after Trump labels him 'weak' and 'terrible' in feud over Iran war
The first American pontiff told NBC News on Monday that he would keep up his appeals for peace, which he said were rooted in the gospel.
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In other news, the President escalates his rhetoric with the Holy Father.
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Navy Secretary John Phelan exits administration amid Iran war
The chief Pentagon spokesperson said Phelan would depart "effective immediately," without adding more details about why he was leaving.
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Because the blockade isn't working?
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Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he was signing an order to reschedule state-licensed and FDA-approved marijuana as a Schedule III substance.
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Hallelujah
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Trump uses the correspondents' dinner shooting to renew his White House ballroom push
Trump and his allies said the incident shows the necessity of his $400 million ballroom, even though it's far from certain that the annual dinner honoring the media would be held there.
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If only we didn’t have to rely on a hotel
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A The New York Times focus group found that 9 of 12 Trump voters regret supporting him, with many giving his second term failing grades.
Participants cited harsh immigration policies, rising costs, and ongoing controversies as major disappointments.
Some described feeling “embarrassed,” “betrayed,” or even likened his leadership to a “dictator.”
Participants cited harsh immigration policies, rising costs, and ongoing controversies as major disappointments.
Some described feeling “embarrassed,” “betrayed,” or even likened his leadership to a “dictator.”
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Supreme Court temporarily restores full access to abortion pill
The decision means mifepristone remains available nationwide without an in-person meeting required while litigation continues.
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Women's right to choose makes a comeback
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The cage match is on for tickets to Trump’s UFC fight at the White House
Some 4,000-plus spectators who are lucky enough, cunning enough or rich enough will score a seat to the fight on the South Lawn next month.
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Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt - Juvenal.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence
The former Democratic congresswoman said she would be leaving her job following her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
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Another woman gone. Does this mean Ivanka can come back?
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Secret Service kills man who opened fire at White House security checkpoint
A bystander was also wounded in the shooting at a checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, and the White House was briefly placed on lockdown.
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A regular occurrence people just waltz up to where the President is (Florida or DC) and start firing a weapon.
Now it's not even top story anymore.
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Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer
Bondi, who was diagnosed shortly after being ousted in April, is also joining the White House's new advisory council on AI.
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Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
Wiles will continue to work "virtually full time at the White House" while undergoing treatment, the US president said.
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Hazardous employment.
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Trump asks housing official Bill Pulte to be nation's top spymaster
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.
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We are back to the I don’t need Congress to confirm. I just nominate a bunch of acting guys.
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Vance refers Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota attorney general to DOJ for fraud investigation
The Justice Department opened a separate investigation this year into the Democratic governor over allegations he helped impede immigration enforcement.
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Bella.
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Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.
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Another week. Another assassination attempt.
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Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Trump's former national security adviser faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
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Jail time!
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Trump’s financial disclosure lists $1.4 billion in crypto earnings, powered largely by meme coins
The annual report also includes $80 million in income from settlements tied to his lawsuits against companies like ABC, CBS, Meta and YouTube.
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No conflicts of interest. None at all.
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Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees
“By the way, on July 4th, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I’m going to go, and I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything,”
“By the way, on July 4th, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I’m going to go, and I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything,”
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Is this bs supposed to play the groundwork for a third term because that one lost was invalid? Or is it just about rigging the midterms?
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After Kamala lost, didn’t some Democrat talking heads say let’s say he was robbed of the 2020 term so this essentially is the third term and therefore is null and void.
The mental gymnastics people do.