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As Trump gives DOJ marching orders, a clear double standard emerges

As Trump gives DOJ marching orders, a clear double standard emerges


September 24, 2025
President Trump just fired a top federal prosecutor because he failed to bring charges against two despised opponents, New York Attorney General Letitia James and ex-FBI chief James Comey. The ouster of Erik Siebert, U.S. attorney for Virginia’s Eastern District — and Trump’s own appointee — came after he couldn’t find sufficient evidence to charge […]
Trump, Bessent can leverage TikTok negotiations to counter China’s rare earth dominance

Trump, Bessent can leverage TikTok negotiations to counter China’s rare earth dominance


September 24, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and Commerce Minister Li Chenggang in Madrid last week. They announced a ‘framework agreement’ over TikTok, the Chinese-owned app used by millions of Americans.  But the story isn’t only about TikTok. It’s also about how America uses TikTok […]
World leaders laugh, squirm as Trump blasts UN on climate, Ukraine, Gaza at General Assembly

World leaders laugh, squirm as Trump blasts UN on climate, Ukraine, Gaza at General Assembly


September 24, 2025
When President Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the teleprompter didn’t work. But no matter — he was about to deliver a series of points he knew well, and one that shattered the typical U.N. script. At times, world leaders shifted uncomfortably in their seats, particularly when he charged […]
Macron stakes anti-Trump global role with Gaza initiative at UN summit

Macron stakes anti-Trump global role with Gaza initiative at UN summit


September 23, 2025
As world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron is seizing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to stake out global leadership — and, critics argue, to position himself as a counterweight to President Donald Trump. Renewing his call for recognition of a Palestinian state, Macron has also put […]
Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh questions first witnesses as case nears its final stage

Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh questions first witnesses as case nears its final stage


September 23, 2025
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year, said he would not take the stand in his own criminal case on Monday — the strongest sign yet that the defense is preparing to rest its case and kick the trial into its final […]
Waltz promises US will defend ‘every inch’ of NATO territory after Russian jets flew into Estonia

Waltz promises US will defend ‘every inch’ of NATO territory after Russian jets flew into Estonia


September 23, 2025
NEW YORK, NY – New U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz warned Monday the U.S. and its allies will defend ‘every inch’ of NATO territory after Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace. ‘The United States stands by our NATO allies in the face of these airspace violations, and I want to take this first opportunity to repeat […]
SCOTUS allows Trump to fire Biden-appointed FTC commissioner

SCOTUS allows Trump to fire Biden-appointed FTC commissioner


September 23, 2025
The Supreme Court on Monday backed President Donald Trump’s decision to fire a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, sending yet another signal that the high court intends to revisit a 90-year-old court precedent about executive firing power. The temporary decision to maintain Biden-appointed commissioner Rebecca Slaughter’s termination was issued 6-3 along ideological lines. The […]
Tony Hawk, Taiwan and a flashlight: Trump assassination attempt suspect’s bizarre defense

Tony Hawk, Taiwan and a flashlight: Trump assassination attempt suspect’s bizarre defense


September 23, 2025
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year, said he would not take the stand in his own criminal case on Monday — the strongest sign yet that the defense is preparing to rest its case and kick the trial into its final […]
Supreme Court dusts back administrative state in win for Trump, blow to Biden-appointed FTC commissioner

Supreme Court dusts back administrative state in win for Trump, blow to Biden-appointed FTC commissioner


September 23, 2025
The Supreme Court on Monday backed President Donald Trump’s decision to fire a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, sending yet another signal that the high court intends to revisit a 90-year-old court precedent about executive firing power. The temporary decision to maintain Biden-appointed Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter’s termination was issued 6-3 along ideological lines. The […]
Tit for tat: House censures are becoming ‘snap’ solutions

Tit for tat: House censures are becoming ‘snap’ solutions


September 23, 2025
The House of Representatives censured the late Roderick Butler, R-Tenn., in 1870 for taking a bribe for a military academy appointment.  The House also censured late Rep. Thomas Blanton, D-Texas, in 1921 for inserting a document into the Congressional Record which contained obscene language. And late Rep. Gerry Studds, D-Mass., faced censure in 1983 for […]
Why ABC brings back Jimmy Kimmel today after its debacle over free speech

Why ABC brings back Jimmy Kimmel today after its debacle over free speech


September 23, 2025
In the end, Disney and ABC had absolutely no choice but to rehire Jimmy Kimmel. The reason the late-night host is returning to the air tonight is that this whole thing has been an utter PR debacle for ABC, and more personally for Disney chief Bob Iger, who even got whacked by his predecessor as […]
Trump to give ‘tough talk’ on globalism ‘failures,’ while highlighting ‘return of American strength’ at UNGA

Trump to give ‘tough talk’ on globalism ‘failures,’ while highlighting ‘return of American strength’ at UNGA


September 23, 2025
President Donald Trump will highlight the ‘return of American strength’ in his second administration during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, while delivering ‘blunt’ and ‘tough talk’ about the ‘failures of globalism,’ a White House official told Fox News Digital. The president is scheduled to deliver his first address of his second […]
Jury soon to decide fate of Trump golf course alleged gunman Ryan Routh

Jury soon to decide fate of Trump golf course alleged gunman Ryan Routh


September 23, 2025
Jurors in Fort Pierce, Florida, are expected to begin deliberations Tuesday on the federal criminal charges brought against Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida last year. Routh, who has been representing himself in the federal criminal trial, ended his defense after less […]
German officials condemn store owner who declared Jews banned from entry to protest Israel

German officials condemn store owner who declared Jews banned from entry to protest Israel


September 22, 2025
A German shop owner in the northern city of Flensburg posted a sign on Wednesday that Jews are banned from entering his store, sparking outrage among state officials in Schleswig-Holstein. Hans-Velten Reisch, the 60-year-old owner of the store that sells Gothic-Utensils and technical literature, posted a sign that reads, ‘Jews are banned from entering here! Nothing […]
Trump honors Charlie Kirk’s legacy and describes him as a ‘martyr for American freedom’

Trump honors Charlie Kirk’s legacy and describes him as a ‘martyr for American freedom’


September 22, 2025
President Donald Trump praised Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s legacy Sunday, calling him a ‘martyr for American freedom.’ ‘I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie Kirk, and neither will history,’ Trump said to the tens of thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate […]