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Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape
Former President Barack Obama addresses the Obama Foundation’s 2024 Democracy Forum on Dec. 05, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama has responded to the racist video posted by President Donald Trump’s social media account earlier this month. During an interview with YouTuber Brian…
Read MoreChristie: Trump admin putting up 'a bunch of ham sandwiches' and grand juries not indicting them
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) slammed the Department of Justice’s efforts to prosecute President Trump’s perceived political enemies, saying the common phrase that grand juries would indict a ham sandwich is being proven false by the administration. “They’re putting a bunch of ham sandwiches up there and the grand juries are not indicting……
Read MoreGrand juries take on growing importance amid Trump’s legal retribution campaign
Grand juries are running interference with President Trump’s aggressive use of the Justice Department — including when it comes to going after his political foes. The common phrase that a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich underscores the reputation of the panels as a rubber stamp of sorts for prosecutors. But they haven’t always worked……
Read MoreHoman says he doesn’t ‘know’ meaning behind Noem ‘right leaders’ comments
White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday he didn’t “know” what Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s recent comments about ensuring “we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country” meant. “So, what does she mean when she says ‘electing the right leaders?’ That’s not really immigration…
Read MoreSchumer on Dems’ DHS demands: ‘These are common sense’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that Democrats’ demands for reforming the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “are common sense,” just one day after funding for the department ran out. “We need masks off, we need cameras on and we need every police — every [Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)] officer, to be……
Read MoreWhat if our clocks didn't 'spring forward' when daylight saving time starts?
We’ll be changing our clos than a month – but what if we didn’t? Source link
Read MorePolitics chat: Government shuts down over DHS funding, Trump gets pushback from GOP
President Trump seems to lose some of his grip on his base as the Department Of Homeland Security shuts down amidst resistance to changes to immigration enforcement. Source link
Read MoreRetired Army general predicts 'formidable' US military action against Iran if Trump pulls trigger
Retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he believes President Trump is inching closer to a decision on using military force against Iran as the president escalates pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program. “Obviously, the president has yet to make the decision about that military option, but obviously, we can see what’s taking……
Read MoreGOP senators view Lutnick’s contacts with Epstein as political liability
Republican senators are worried that revelations around Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could balloon into a bigger political liability for the GOP heading into this year’s midterm elections. Lutnick is viewed on Capitol Hill as one of President Trump’s most influential economic advisers, and Republican senators have generally……
Read MoreDOJ sends letter to Congress with list of people named in Epstein files, including Trump: Report
The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to Congress on Saturday outlining its justification for redactions made in the released Jeffrey Epstein files, according to Politico. The six-page letter to the leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees also included a list of “all government officials and politically exposed persons” named in the files……
Read MoreOlympic athlete couples celebrate Valentine's Day in Milan
“This relationship will go on forever.” Source link
Read MoreNoem boasts of Trump administration ensuring ‘we have the right people voting’ ahead of midterms
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested on Friday that her department has a broad role in election security, claiming she has the authority to identify “vulnerabilities” in the election system and implement “mitigation measures” to make sure local and state elections are “run correctly.” Noem argued during a press conference in Arizona, where she was……
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