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The Daily BeastTrump Couldn’t Stop Gibbering in Front of Nation’s Biggest CEOs
Former President Donald Trump left some of the country’s most powerful CEOs scratching their heads, cringing, or just outright laughing during a private meeting in the nation’s capital on Thursday.On MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Friday, CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin said he’d spoken to several CEOs who were at the gathering, including many who considered themselves pro-Trump. Among the attendees were Apple’s Tim Cook and JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon.“They walked away from that meeting, I think, a bit
- People
Donald Trump's Fixation with Former “The Apprentice” Contestant Jennifer Murphy Explored in New Book (Exclusive)
Murphy previously claimed that Trump had kissed her. Now, an upcoming book titled 'Apprentice in Wonderland' explores the pair's alleged bond at length
- HuffPost
Milwaukee Democrat Responds To Trump's 'Horrible City' Insult With Brutal One-Liner
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore explained why the former president's slur was pure projection.
- The Independent
Fauci recounts expletive-laden lecture he got from Trump when stock market didn’t increase enough on vaccine news
Anthony Fauci has a new book plan and detailed one conversation with trump where the president said he “loved” him, but also expressed anger with the doctor.
- The Hill
Biden campaign trolls Trump’s 78 ‘accomplishments’ on former president’s birthday
The Biden campaign wished former President Trump a happy 78th birthday Friday with a mocking list of 78 “accomplishments” highlighting his legal troubles and some controversial moments from his time in office. The list included Trump’s multiple felony convictions in New York late last month, some of his difficulties as a business owner, his handling…
- HuffPost
Laura Ingraham’s Donald Trump Prediction Sends Shudders Across Social Media
Critics spotted a certain disturbing vibe to the Fox News personality’s commentary.
- The Daily Beast
If Biden Steps Down, Who Comes Next for the Democrats?
According to New York Times columnist Bret Stephens, writing Thursday, Joe Biden has one option if he wants to secure a “courageous, honorable and transformative legacy” from his time as U.S. president: He should choose not to run for re-election in November.Just five months out from election day, Stephens, a “Never Trump” conservative, listed the dizzying challenges facing Biden at home and abroad as he runs to keep from the White House “a felonious adversary who three years ago incited violenc
- HuffPost
Lawrence O’Donnell Spots Ted Cruz’s Most Cringeworthy Moment With Donald Trump
“Did he think Donald Trump could see through the door?” joked the MSNBC anchor.
- Business Insider
Ukrainian forces strike Russian airbase with at least 70 drones, targeting Su-34 jets used to drop glide bombs
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, confirmed the attack to The War Zone.
- HuffPost
Trump Rolled The Dice Taking His Hush Money Case To Trial And Lost. Now He Might Lose Again.
For decades, accused criminals who insist on a trial but then lose have generally received far harsher sentences than those who take a guilty plea.
- The Canadian Press
Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected what he called an ultimatum by Putin to surrender more territory.
- Business Insider
Russia has brought out its S-500, an 'experimental' weapon it's never used before, Ukrainian spy chief says as Ukraine hunts air defenses in Crimea
Russia only has one S-500 and has never used it before. Ukraine says it's now deployed to defend against Ukraine's relentless attacks on Crimea.
- CNN
Justice Thomas’ former clerk reacts to claim that he took more trips on GOP megadonor’s private plane
Justice Clarence Thomas took several more trips on the private plane of GOP megadonor Harlan Crow than were previously known, a top Senate Democrat revealed. JCN president Carrie Severino, who previously clerked for Justice Thomas, says there’s nothing that’s cause ‘for real ethical concern.’
- HuffPost
Jimmy Kimmel Taunts ‘Spineless Little Mitch’ McConnell Over Cowardly Trump Move
The late night host tore into the Senate minority leader for a stunning change of tune on the former president.
- The Hill
Sharpton denounces Trump’s latest race rhetoric: ‘Look at his record’
The Rev. Al Sharpton denounced former President Trump’s latest race-related comments, urging voters to “look at his record” on past issues involving Black Americans before leaning into his rhetoric. Sharpton joined MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace Friday, where she asked him about Trump’s recent comments highlighted by Semafor where he touted that he has “so many Black…
- HuffPost
Social Media Mocks Trump Adviser's Attempt To Defend His Milwaukee Insult
After news broke that the former president had called Milwaukee a "horrible city," his adviser Steven Cheung tried to spin the remarks.
- CBC
Canada sanctions Summit Series goalie Vladislav Tretiak
Canada has levelled sanctions against an icon of the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union.Vladislav Tretiak — the goaltender for the Soviet Union in the 1972 series against Canada that captivated hockey fans in both countries — is among 11 people sanctioned by the federal government over Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced the new sanctions package on Thursday during the G7 summit in Italy. The war in Ukraine is a major topic on the
- Business Insider
Russian ally ditching Putin's rival to NATO damages the image Putin wants to project of himself, experts say
Armenia's prime minister said this week that his country is leaving the CSTO after months of criticizing Russia. Putin won't like it, experts told BI.
- The Hill
Liz Cheney rips McConnell over Trump meeting: ‘History will remember the shame’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) hit Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for meeting with former President Trump alongside the Senate GOP on Thursday. Cheney, who lost her seat in a primary battle in the 2022 cycle, said the meeting shows McConnell is enabling the former president, whom she called “a danger to our Republic.”…
- The Independent
Religious conservatives are coming out hot against IVF. Trump is in trouble
The Republican Party and its presumptive presidential nominee are struggling to articulate a position on reproductive rights