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1 day ago
US politics

NBC's Welker Pushes Back On House Republican Blaming Dems for DHS Shutdown: Republicans Are In Charge Of All Three Branches'

Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

NBC's Welker Pushes Back On House Republican Blaming Dems for DHS Shutdown: Republicans Are In Charge Of All Three Branches'

The government shutdown is attributed to partisan disagreements, with both parties blaming each other for the lack of funding.
#donald-trump
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
15 hours ago

This Is Not How Presidents Typically Communicate

Donald Trump's rhetoric has transformed the presidential podium into a platform for intimidation, contrasting sharply with previous presidents' more dignified approaches.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
15 hours ago

This Is Not How Presidents Typically Communicate

Donald Trump's rhetoric has transformed the presidential podium into a platform for intimidation, contrasting sharply with previous presidents' more dignified approaches.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
3 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

NYT Fires Back After Trump Berates Reporter: Pattern of Answering Fair Questions with Inaccurate Attacks'

Trump criticized The New York Times during a press conference, claiming it lacks credibility and responding aggressively to a reporter's question about his threats against Iran.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

What Happens When Trump Feels Cornered

Trump's recent threats against Iran reflect a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and strategy, potentially violating international law and undermining diplomatic efforts.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

Trump set to hold press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran

President Trump is holding a press conference regarding the ongoing war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WH Declares Press Lid' At 11:08 AM As Trump Stays Inside For Executive Time' Amid War

President Trump remains silent on recent military attacks despite ongoing operations and maintains that negotiations with Iran will not be affected.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Squeeze My Balls': Wild Texts Allegedly Show Embattled GOP Lawmaker Made Sexual Demands of Campaign Director

Rep. Tony Gonzales allegedly sent explicit texts to his campaign director in 2020, requesting nude photos and sex, amid scrutiny over his conduct.
#trump-administration
fromFortune
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

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2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

White House Boosts Post Calling Joe Kent a Loser' and Crazed Egomaniac' After He Resigns in Protest From Trump Admin

Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Trump Gets Brutal News Flash: The White House Ain't Mar-A-Lago - Above the Law

Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's East Wing demolition for a ballroom, emphasizing presidential limitations on national landmarks.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Mulls More Cabinet Firings: He's Very Angry and He's Going To Be Moving People'

President Trump is considering further cabinet changes, including potential terminations of Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
2 days ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

Trump's second-term appointments created the wealthiest presidential administration, emphasizing ties between private sector and government.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

White House Boosts Post Calling Joe Kent a Loser' and Crazed Egomaniac' After He Resigns in Protest From Trump Admin

Joe Kent resigned from the Trump administration over opposition to war with Iran, prompting White House officials to publicly attack him as a loser and egomaniac.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Trump Gets Brutal News Flash: The White House Ain't Mar-A-Lago - Above the Law

Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's East Wing demolition for a ballroom, emphasizing presidential limitations on national landmarks.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Mulls More Cabinet Firings: He's Very Angry and He's Going To Be Moving People'

President Trump is considering further cabinet changes, including potential terminations of Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Department of Justice Interim Head

Todd Blanche's appointment as interim U.S. Attorney General signals a shift towards a more restrained approach to crypto enforcement.
Podcast
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.
#white-house
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Photography

AFP, Getty Images Removed Unflattering' Photo of Karoline Leavitt After White House Was Reportedly Displeased

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

White House Drops Cryptic Teaser With Reversed Audio Promising Trump Announcement'

A cryptic video from the White House hints at an exciting announcement, fueling speculation about its meaning and potential connections to new government initiatives.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Photography

AFP, Getty Images Removed Unflattering' Photo of Karoline Leavitt After White House Was Reportedly Displeased

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

White House Drops Cryptic Teaser With Reversed Audio Promising Trump Announcement'

A cryptic video from the White House hints at an exciting announcement, fueling speculation about its meaning and potential connections to new government initiatives.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

White House Insists It Was Right At the Time' After Being Wrong About Maher Prize

The White House initially denied Bill Maher would receive the Mark Twain Prize, but later confirmed the award after further discussions.
Media industry
fromAxios
3 days ago

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth Wracked by Paranoia' About Being Fired, Trump Administration Official Claims

Pete Hegseth's paranoia over being replaced by Dan Driscoll has led to significant personnel changes in the Army leadership.
World politics
fromemptywheel
4 days ago

Trump's Cliff Notes - emptywheel

Trump's speech indicated a significant shift in military strategy towards Iran, emphasizing a potential escalation in conflict and its implications for global markets.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Republican Waffles Under Pointed Questioning from ABC's Stephanopoulos On Next Steps In Iran

Ground troops may not be necessary to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Iran's nuclear capabilities are diminished.
#cabinet-meeting
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

We've Stopped Noticing That Trump's Cabinet Meetings Are Completely Insane

The cabinet meeting covered a wide range of topics, revealing insights into the administration's priorities and communication style.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Insists He Wasn't Sleeping in Last Boring' Cabinet Meeting: Got Me in a Blink!'

President Trump called the prior Cabinet meeting boring, joked he closed his eyes but did not sleep, and limited remarks at Thursday's meeting.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

We've Stopped Noticing That Trump's Cabinet Meetings Are Completely Insane

The cabinet meeting covered a wide range of topics, revealing insights into the administration's priorities and communication style.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Trump's Cozy Transportation Secretary

Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein have lobbied to reverse trucker work hour restrictions, influencing policy and political donations significantly.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Top Hegseth Aide Reportedly Spread False Rumor They Wore Disguises to Hit the Bars Together

A rumor about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sneaking out for drinks with his aide has sparked controversy and speculation within the administration.
#iran
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Top Republican Accuses Trump Admin of Keeing Congress In the Dark on Iran: They're Not Telling Us Things'

Rep. Mike Rogers criticized the Pentagon for lack of clear information regarding Iran and potential military actions.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Top Republican Accuses Trump Admin of Keeing Congress In the Dark on Iran: They're Not Telling Us Things'

Rep. Mike Rogers criticized the Pentagon for lack of clear information regarding Iran and potential military actions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

Trump is considering further changes at the Department of Justice after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Congressman at a Loss After Trump Addresses the Nation: I'm Not a Child Psychologist'

Trump's address on the Iran war lacked clarity and repeated previous statements without addressing troop deployment or a clear strategy.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Trump's Hit-and-Run Presidency

Trump's military actions against Venezuela and Iran represent regime-change nihilism rather than traditional imperialism, characterized by indifference to outcomes and a bomb-first approach.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How the Theatrics of Mamdani's Trump Meeting Backfired

Wearing a dark hat and a mask to hide his face, the mayor boarded a flight to Washington, where-we now know-he met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. At their previous meeting, shortly after Mamdani's election victory in November, the unexpectedly cordial rapport between the democratic socialist mayor and the MAGA president generated headlines around the world.
NYC politics
Media industry
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

White House outraged over new CBS News hire

CBS News hired a former Liz Cheney communications aide, sparking White House criticism over perceived anti-Trump bias and tensions with the network.
Washington DC
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The White House Ballroom Is Already a Monstrous Disaster

Experts warn that the rushed construction plans for the president's new ballroom could lead to significant design flaws and architectural issues.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The All Too Predictable Reason Trump Fired Pam Bondi

Trump's presidency exemplifies a decline in executive accountability, highlighted by the ousting of Attorney General Pam Bondi for insufficient loyalty.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Once again, a woman takes the fall for an unpopular president

Pam Bondi's tenure reflects a troubling alignment with a political project that disregards human rights and institutional integrity.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pam Bondi's firing won't have the effect Trump desires | Moira Donegan

Pam Bondi was fired as Trump's attorney general due to dissatisfaction with her performance and ongoing issues related to the Epstein scandal.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Once again, a woman takes the fall for an unpopular president

Pam Bondi's tenure reflects a troubling alignment with a political project that disregards human rights and institutional integrity.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pam Bondi's firing won't have the effect Trump desires | Moira Donegan

Pam Bondi was fired as Trump's attorney general due to dissatisfaction with her performance and ongoing issues related to the Epstein scandal.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bill Hemmer Cuts Off Trump's Econ Chief as He Tries to Shift Blame to Biden: That Was Then, This Is Now'

Gas prices have surged past $4 a gallon, with discussions on economic strategies and temporary price phenomena.
#dhs
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago
US politics

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
US politics

Republican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdown

Congress is advancing legislation to fund DHS operations, excluding immigration enforcement, potentially ending the longest funding lapse in US history.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Republican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdown

Congress is advancing legislation to fund DHS operations, excluding immigration enforcement, potentially ending the longest funding lapse in US history.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What a White House Press Conference Tells Us About Bystanders

Bystanders frequently remain silent during workplace mistreatment because of power imbalances, fear of retaliation, and diffusion of responsibility.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
US politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Fired Bondi For Doing Bad Things Poorly

Being a chief law enforcement officer under a president with imperial views is challenging and can lead to job loss despite loyalty.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Senate for Ongoing DHS Shutdown: They Need to Do Their Job and Help Us'

Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate for the DHS shutdown, impacting TSA agents and causing long security lines at airports.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The White House app is just as weird and unnecessary as you'd expect

The White House App's News tab features a carousel of about 35 articles that seem suspiciously cherry-picked with articles that favor the Trump administration.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

The Louder the Trump Admin Complains About Iran Coverage, the Worse It Looks

Pentagon Secretary Hegseth accused journalists of undermining military efforts while invoking Gold Star families, framing press scrutiny as anti-Trump bias rather than addressing substantive policy questions.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Coordinated Leaky Drips In The White House

The Obama White House condones organized leaking of classified information for political advantage while prosecuting whistleblowers who expose government wrongdoing.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

White House backtracks initial claims about Alex Pretti after intense backlash

White House officials quickly distanced President Trump and aides from claims that Alex Pretti was a gunman or domestic terrorist after video contradicted those portrayals.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

White House Shrugs Off Fake Outrage' Over Trump Post Depicting Obamas as Apes

The president shared the 62-second video on Thursday, just before midnight, which pushes a conspiracy about manipulated vote-counting machines but concludes by cutting to an AI clip that shows the faces of the Obamas superimposed on apes' bodies for roughly a second, accompanied by the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The video carries a watermark linked to a pro-Trump account on X with tens of thousands of followers.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Has the Trump administration overplayed its spin?

Official lies after an ICE killing begin to backfire. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the fatal shooting of a protester by border control agents triggered mass demonstrations and presented the Trump administration with an unexpected test of its immigration strategy. Footage captured by onlookers has undercut official statements and intensified questions about the level of force and use of high-tech tools being used to crack down on dissent.
US politics
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Score! Press Secretary of Alleged Democracy Threatens News Network; Finds It's Already Spineless

Karoline Leavitt warned CBS to air Trump's full interview or face lawsuits, while CBS under Bari Weiss exhibits pro-Trump editorial bias.
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