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Kari Lake speaks out about Donald Trump "rift"

newsweek.com Arizona Senate hopeful Kari Lake has dismissed a recent news report that said there are growing tensions between her and former President Donald Trump. The Washington Post…

Trump Is Flirting With Quack Economics

nytimes.com More than 30 years ago, the economists Rudiger Dornbusch (one of my mentors) and Sebastian Edwards wrote a classic paper on what they called “macroeconomic populism.” Their…

Mike Johnson pledges congressional "crackdown" on antisemitism in college

newsweek.com Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is pledging a congressional "crackdown" on antisemitism at U.S. colleges as students continue to hold pro-Palestinian demonstrations…

Former Trump Official Says She ‘Has to Put Policy Aside’ and Vote for Biden Because Ex-President ‘Will Not Uphold the Constitution’

mediaite.com Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews flamed former boss Donald Trump and the Republican politicians who support him after they previously criticized the…

Donald Trump swiftly changes his stance on Ron DeSantis

newsweek.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received rare praise from former President Donald Trump a day after the pair had a "great meeting" in the Sunshine State. A private meeting on…

Newsmax Host Melts Down Over Clip of Biden Slowly Eating a Salad: ‘Are You Kidding Me?!’

mediaite.com Newsmax host Eric Bolling became enraged on Monday over a clip of President Joe Biden slowly eating a salad. “Here’s the president of the United States, the man with the…

Wall Street has spent billions buying homes. A crackdown is looming

foxbusiness.com Wall Street went on a home-buying spree. Now, more lawmakers want to stop it from ever happening again. Democrats in the U.S. Senate and House have sponsored legislation…

Trump-Kennedy Jr. Feud Escalates As Polls Indicate Gap Between Democract, GOP Candidates Narrowing

benzinga.com The political rivalry between former President Donald Trump and third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is heating up as recent polls indicate a closer race than…

Backers of a Kansas gender-affirming care ban for minors fail to override the governor's veto

pbs.org Republican legislators in Kansas failed Monday to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The vote was…

When man’s best friend becomes a politician’s worst nightmare

politico.com An adorable dog can soften a politician’s image, create viral social media moments and help voters identify with an office-seeker vying for their vote. But take a misstep…

Americans' Views of Technology Companies

pewresearch.org Most think social media companies have too much influence in politics and censor political viewpoints they object to – both sentiments are growing among Democrats Pew…

Elon Musk publicly dumped California for Texas

aol.com In California, where there are Teslas as far as the eye can see and rapid charging stations aplenty, new drivers are opting out of the $605 billion Elon Musk–led car…

Congress passes $105 billion bill to ease air traffic controller shortage as planes keep nearly crashing on the tarmac

fortune.com Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s…

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Gaza protests hurting Biden's reelection bid

pbs.org NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including protests of the war in Gaza…

Kristi Noem wanted a reaction from liberals

msnbc.com It’s rare that the books written by politicians aspiring to higher office include anything interesting, so give South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem credit: She got people to pay…

TikTok defenders miss the mark in backlash over a potential ban

msnbc.com I’m a longtime social media critic, and I’m pretty indiscriminate in my criticism. I don’t trust any algorithm-based platforms or the executives who run them, be that X,…

Social media companies have too much political power, 78% of Americans say in Pew survey

techcrunch.com Finally, something that both sides of the aisle can agree on: social media companies are too powerful. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 78% of American…

Congress threatens International Criminal Court over Israeli arrest warrants

axios.com The International Criminal Court is being warned by members of Congress in both parties that arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials will be met with U.S. retaliation –…

The reason Ron DeSantis had a private breakfast with Trump over the weekend

msnbc.com Almost immediately after dropping out of the Republican presidential primary in January, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bent the knee to his subduer by endorsing former President…

DeSantis Gets Glowing Praise from Trump Months After Saying, ‘If You Kiss the Ring, He’ll Say You’re Wonderful’

mediaite.com AP Photo/Evan Vucci Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received accolades from Donald Trump months after DeSantis said the former president praises “worthless” politicians who…

Kimberly Guilfoyle's new dog book sparks flood of jokes

newsweek.com Former President Donald Trump's ex-adviser, Kimberly Guilfoyle, generated a wave of jokes Monday afternoon after she introduced her new children's book, The Princess and her…

James Carville Has Meltdown Over Young Voters Sitting Out The Election

zerohedge.com James Carville Has Meltdown Over Young Voters Sitting Out The Election Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Trump is ahead in the latest poll. Younger voters leave…

Did Kari Lake remove "pro-life" from her website? What we know

newsweek.com Kari Lake's evolving opinion on abortion rights is highlighted by changes on her campaign website, according to archived versions of Lake's web page independently reviewed…

Ron DeSantis Requested a Sit-Down to Kiss Trump’s Ring, Protect His 2028 Ambitions: Report

vanityfair.com During the 2024 Republican primary, before Florida governor Ron DeSantis dropped out, Donald Trump: • Claimed DeSantis openly wept while begging for an endorsement during…

Major U.S. Carriers Fined $196 Million by FCC for Selling Customer Location Data

tftc.io The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a series of penalties totaling $196 million against major U.S. wireless carriers for the illicit sale of customer…

House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors

bostonherald.com Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s…

Biden backs off long-awaited bank on menthol cigarettes

fortune.com President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a…

America hits Chinese biotech

economist.com AMERICAN HEALTH-CARE costs are sky-high; as treatments get pricier and the number of patients swells owing to an ageing population, they are getting higher. Chinese…

CNN’s Jim Acosta Says Trump VP Prospect Thought Dog Story Would Help: ‘Look What I Can Do! I Can Kill A Puppy!’

mediaite.com CNN anchor Jim Acosta said Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) shared her puppy-murder story as an “intentional” way to show former President Donald Trump what she is capable of as…

Donald Trump 'Unfit' Billboards Spring Up in Battleground State

newsweek.com Former White House staffer Claude Taylor is organizing for Donald Trump billboards to go up in a number of swing states, he told Newsweek. Taylor, who is chair of Mad Dog…

MAGA 'prophet' declares God is far right

newsweek.com Pastor and self-proclaimed "prophet" Hank Kunneman said in his sermon Sunday that God is "far right," and that Democrats are "black dark evil." Kunneman, the outspoken…

Young Republicans' attitudes towards women revealed

newsweek.com Young Republicans are far more likely to agree with gender stereotypes and believe that women are promiscuous and emotional, and should prioritize having children over…

Who is Kristi Noem trying to impress by bragging about killing her dog?

businessinsider.com South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks before former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage during a Buckeye Values PAC Rally in…

Caitlyn Jenner's Donald Trump message goes viral

newsweek.com Caitlyn Jenner's social media post, in which she promoted the reelection of former President Donald Trump as a surefire route to "world peace," has gone viral. Jenner and…

Hunter Biden’s Lawyers Demands Fox News Remove ‘Hacked’ Images From Platforms, Citing ‘Revenge Porn’ Laws

mediaite.com AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Hunter Biden and his legal team struck back at Fox News Monday, demanding that the network remove explicit images from its platforms. CNN obtained…

NATO Chief Says Ukraine Can Still Prevail in War With Russia

youtube.com Ukraine still has a chance to prevail on the battlefield after Moscow took advantage of delays in western military and financial aid, North Atlantic Treaty Organization…

Map shows where internet service fees are due to rise

newsweek.com The Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounted internet access to millions of Americans, could end on April 30 after Congress failed to approve additional…

'Presidential debates are more performance art than actual ways to inform'

theweek.com Major media organizations have banded together to urge Democrats and Republicans to commit to having their presumptive presidential nominees, Joe Biden and Donald Trump,…

Massachusetts kills plan to prioritize homeless veterans over migrants

newsweek.com All but two Massachusetts House Democrats voted against an amendment to provide statewide shelter priority to U.S. military veterans over migrants. On Friday, all 25…

Why in the world would Kristi Noem admit to shooting her dog?

msnbc.com Gov. Kristi Noem has been at the center of some unfortunate controversies of late, but by any air measure, last week’s revelations were orders of magnitude worse for the…

Trump is reportedly annoyed by Kari Lake's frequent Mar-a-Lago jaunts

aol.com None Kari Lake is the all-but-certain GOP nominee in Arizona, a key battleground state this cycle. • None But she's spent much of this cycle traveling out of state —…

Arizona GOP makes matters worse after fake-electors indictment

msnbc.com One of the great things about Laurie Roberts’ columns in The Arizona Republic is that she has a knack for summarizing multifaceted political stories in a straightforward…

Will Black voters stay home in November? That’s the wrong question

msnbc.com The Associated Press published an article last week on the “shadow war” that could determine the 2024 election. The report focuses on the legal fights between Republican…

Ron DeSantis VP speculation erupts after Donald Trump meeting

newsweek.com A meeting between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis has fueled speculation online that the former president may choose the Florida governor as his running mate in November's…

Florida Democrat likens Rick Scott to dictator in abortion ad

newsweek.com With Florida's 6-week abortion set to take effect Wednesday, Democratic Senate candidate and former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will start the week off with a new…

Columbia University, the epicenter of the controversial campus Gaza protests, is well aware of its 1968 legacy and the Vietnam era

fortune.com College students taking up space and making demands for change. University administrators facing pressure to get things back under control. Police brought in to make…