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Trump Fires Noem as DHS Head, Picks Senator Who Says Babies Should Be Deported
Trump praised his replacement pick, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, as a “MAGA Warrior.”
GOP-Run Florida University Group Chat Devolved Into Racism and Talk of Violence
The chat logs are eerily similar to leaked conversations among Young Republicans last fall.
Senator Joins Police to Eject Antiwar Marine From Hearing, Breaking His Arm
Police and Sheehy tried to force the protester out of the room as he yelled, “no one wants to fight for Israel.”
Johnson: US Must Wage War With Iran Because of Its “Misguided Religion”
Johnson, Rubio, and Hegseth have made openly Islamophobic comments in remarks advocating for the war.
Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in Homeland Security Contracts
Internal DHS records and interviews with agency staffers contradict Noem’s claim about Corey Lewandowski’s role.
Noem Refuses to Apologize to Alex Pretti’s Parents During Heated Senate Hearing
Noem smeared both Pretti and Renee Nicole Good as “domestic terrorists” in the wake of their killings by federal agents.
Department of Justice Drops Defense of Trump’s Orders Punishing Law Firms
While some firms caved to Trump’s demands, a handful were vindicated with quick legal victories.
Calls for Regulation Grow as Polymarket Bets on Iran War Top $529 Million
“People around Trump are profiting off war and death," one lawmaker said.
Dem Leaders Offer Weak Response to Trump as Illegal Iran Assault Quickly Expands
Trump has vowed to continue bombing Iran despite the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei as well as 3 US service members.
Venezuela’s Leaders May Be Opening the Nation to Privatization at Gunpoint
The US-backed reforms to Venezuela’s oil industry will “severely affect the sovereignty of the country,” critics said.