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HuffPostTrump Attorney Tries Slut-Shaming Stormy Daniels, Gets Zingers In Return
Daniels met the onslaught with polite and unyielding confidence.
- HuffPost
‘Looks Like S**t’: Trump Loses It In Unhinged Nighttime Rant At Cable News Host
The former president took aim at MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell after a day of testimony in his hush money trial.
- USA TODAY Opinion
Marjorie Taylor Greene faces the beginning of the end after failed run at Mike Johnson
It appears Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has finally out-stupid-ed herself.
- HuffPost
Ex-Obama Strategist Names ‘Terrible Mistake’ That Could Cost Joe Biden The Election
"If he doesn’t win this race, it may not be Donald Trump that beats him," suggested former Obama adviser David Axelrod.
- HuffPost
CNN Reporter Says Trump Got ‘A Little Physical’ Prompting His Attorney In Court
Paula Reid said the former president was actively prodding his lawyer to object.
- The Independent
Trump’s defense secretary called him ‘a madman in a circular room screaming’, new book reveals
Jim Mattis resigned as Mr Trump’s first defense secretary after the president withdrew troops from Syria in 2018
- HuffPost
Ex-DOJ Official Shows How Postponing Trump’s Docs Trial May Actually Backfire
Neal Katyal spotted one positive from the “atrocious” development.
- NY Daily News
Steven Seagal attends Putin inauguration, faces EU sanctions
Martial arts performer Steven Seagal may face sanctions from the European Union after attending Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration in Moscow. The “Above the Law” actor, who has applauded Putin frequently in the past, had high praise for his friend as the 71-year-old authoritarian was sworn in Tuesday for his fifth term as Russia’s leader. “He is the greatest world leader,” Seagal ...
- HuffPost
Trump Reportedly Asks Fossil Fuel CEOs For $1 Billion
In exchange, the former president vowed to undo many of President Joe Biden's green energy policies.
- The Hill
DNC calls Trump ‘a con artist’ as he reportedly meets with NFT buyers
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is slamming former President Trump as “a con artist,” following reports that Trump is dining with donors who supported his mug shot digital trading cards. Trump, who has the day off from court Wednesday, is expected to host a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida with donors who bought…
- CNN
Houston police chief retires suddenly after questions raised about more than 260,000 suspended investigations
Houston’s police chief unexpectedly retired from the force Tuesday night amid questions about a department policy that allowed hundreds of thousands of cases to be suspended, including sexual abuse cases, according to the mayor’s office.
- INSIDER
Trump's 'Access Hollywood' tape prompted RNC to discuss replacing him as a candidate, his former assistant testifies
Donald Trump's ex-executive assistant Madeleine Westerhout described the top-of-the-ticket tumult on Thursday at his criminal hush-money trial.
- Reuters
US official says Chinese seizure of TSMC in Taiwan would be 'absolutely devastating'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and seizure of chips producer TSMC would be "absolutely devastating" to the American economy. Asked at a U.S. House hearing about the impact, Raimondo said "it would be absolutely devastating," declining to comment on how or if it will happen, adding: "Right now, the United States buys 92% of its leading edge chips from TSMC in Taiwan." TSMC declined to comment.
- The Canadian Press
NDP leader slams Liberals for giving nearly $26M to Costco, Loblaw in recent years
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is slamming the federal Liberals for giving nearly $26 million to Costco and Loblaw for energy-efficient appliances. The money came from the Liberal government's low-carbon economy fund, which is meant to support projects that will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. In 2019, the Liberals faced heat from Conservatives after the government announced it was giving up to $12 million to Loblaw for energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers at 370 of its stores. Newly
- HuffPost
RFK Jr. Says A Worm Ate Part Of His Brain
A report says the independent presidential candidate and noted conspiracy theorist was told by doctors he had a dead parasite inside his head.
- INSIDER
Trump could be campaigning on Wednesday. Instead, he'll thank people for buying NFTs
Donald Trump rarely gets time away from New York court during a week.
- Reuters
US Federal Election Commission gives Trump 45 more days to file personal financial disclosures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Election Commission on Wednesday granted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a 45-day extension to file personal financial disclosures. Trump, who is facing significant court fines and legal fees while he campaigns ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, had been due to submit a report on his personal financial situation to the Federal Election Commission on May 15. But a legal representative for Trump on Wednesday requested the agency grant the candidate an extension, citing "the complexities of his financial holdings," according to a copy of the letter released by the agency.
- The Wrap
Chris Hayes Says Stormy Daniels’ Testimony Is a ‘Possible Death Blow’ to Trump’s 2024 Campaign | Video
It seemed earlier versions of the story were "more the foolish hijinks and less predatory" he added The post Chris Hayes Says Stormy Daniels’ Testimony Is a ‘Possible Death Blow’ to Trump’s 2024 Campaign | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
- The Daily Beast
Newsmax to James Comer: Everyone Thinks You Should Give It Up
NewsmaxRep. James Comer (R-KY) has spent weeks defending his long stalled impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden to questioning conservative minds. On Tuesday night, even Newsmax had to state the obvious: Everyone thinks he’s lost the plot.Comer was appearing on Newsmax’s Rob Schmitt Tonight, where host Rob Schmitt noted that Comer has apparently “laid out, you know, so much evidence” of alleged corrupt acts by the Biden family, including millions of dollars allegedly stemming from Russia
- The Daily Beast
Opinion: Trump’s Lawyers Bullying Stormy Daniels Is a Risky Strategy
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Jane Rosenberg/ReutersThe Trump defense team is expected to continue its cross-examination of actress and director Stormy Daniels. If their cross so far is any predictor, their approach seems to be a performance for their client, former President Donald Trump.Susan Necheles—the only female lead attorney on the team—is tasked with what should have been the delicate task of cross-examining Daniels, who is the centerpiece of Manhattan District At