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Trump will not attend 9/11 ceremony in New York. These presidents will

Trump will not attend 9/11 ceremony in New York. These presidents will

Trump said he will visit the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, instead of the memorial ceremony at Ground Zero.

Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested

Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested

Beginning on Day One, Democrats say they plan to “hold the crooks accountable.”

Dr. Mehmet Oz Appears to Block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from Standing Behind President Trump During Oval Office Event

Dr. Mehmet Oz Appears to Block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from Standing Behind President Trump During Oval Office Event

During an announcement by the Trump administration regarding drug price reductions in the Oval Office, an unusual interaction occurred between Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As President Trump was signing an executive order, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, concluded his remarks and attempted to return to his position directly behind the President. However, Dr. Oz, the Medicare and Medicaid administrator, interjected with his own comments. While speaking, Dr. Oz was observed placing a hand on Kennedy Jr. twice, seemingly to keep him positioned to his left and prevent him from moving behind President Trump. Kennedy Jr. was only able to take his intended spot after Dr. Oz finished speaking and moved back to his own position. The two were briefly seen conversing afterward. This incident has drawn considerable attention and commentary online, with various political commentators and social media users highlighting the perceived awkwardness and tension of the moment.

Why will parts of the National Mall be closed the rest of the year?

Why will parts of the National Mall be closed the rest of the year?

A large area of the National Mall in Washington DC will be closed through January for a turf restoration project after several Freedom 250 events.

Gloria Steinem, the personal as political and why it matters today

Gloria Steinem, the personal as political and why it matters today

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Former Clinton Aide Doug Band Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Jeffrey Epstein Ties

Former Clinton Aide Doug Band Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Jeffrey Epstein Ties

Doug Band, a former aide to Bill Clinton, underwent a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of its ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. During the testimony, Band reportedly stated multiple times that he could not recall specific details regarding his interactions with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, or related communications. Lawmakers questioned him about his past connections to both Epstein and Maxwell, including emails exchanged between Band and Maxwell from 2001 to 2004, which contained personal nicknames, innuendo, and discussions of meetings. Band confirmed that an email address linked to Clinton in the Epstein files belonged to him and that no one else had access to it, but he claimed no memory of sending particular emails to Maxwell. He also asserted that he had no evidence or information indicating Clinton ever visited Epstein's island, despite a previous statement to Vanity Fair in 2020 suggesting otherwise. Band further stated that he took measures to distance Clin...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amidst Leadership Changes and Geopolitical Tensions

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amidst Leadership Changes and Geopolitical Tensions

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after approximately 18 months in his role, marking another senior military departure under President Trump. The White House announced Driscoll's exit following discussions with President Trump regarding the state of the Army, though no specific reason for his departure was immediately provided. This change in leadership occurs as the Pentagon faces scrutiny over its leadership, military policy, and strategies for modern warfare. Driscoll's departure follows other significant changes within the Army's senior ranks, including the removal of Gen. Randy George as the Army’s top uniformed leader in April by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Gen. Christopher Donahue stepping down in June. Driscoll had been a proponent of the Army adapting to new forms of warfare, including supporting the expansion of drone and counter-drone programs, though one Europe-based unit was later ordered to cease its drone development efforts. Members of Congress from both parties, includin...

President Trump's Data Center Stance Creates Republican Political Challenge Amid Voter Opposition

President Trump's Data Center Stance Creates Republican Political Challenge Amid Voter Opposition

President Trump's continued advocacy for data centers, essential for artificial intelligence, is generating a political dilemma for Republicans. This stance is increasingly at odds with American voters, over 70% of whom oppose data centers being built near their homes, according to recent polling. President Trump has publicly stated that communities should embrace data centers for economic success, lower taxes, and job creation, dismissing concerns from opponents. This strong backing of the industry and his combative remarks towards those who oppose data centers are creating political headwinds for Republican candidates in upcoming midterm elections. The issue has transcended traditional partisan lines, with backlash emerging from both Democrats and Republicans, and across generational and urban-rural divides. This bipartisan opposition is forcing politicians to reevaluate their positions on data center development.

Black Democrats Defend Kamala Harris Against Hunter Biden's Loyalty Claims

Black Democrats Defend Kamala Harris Against Hunter Biden's Loyalty Claims

Black Democrats are publicly defending Vice President Kamala Harris following recent remarks by Hunter Biden, who questioned her loyalty to his father, former President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden stated in an interview that while Harris has a significant political future, he believes she received 'bad political advice' and was not 'loyal to a fault' to his father. He declined to elaborate on specific instances of disloyalty, stating it was 'between me and her.' These comments have drawn criticism from several Black Democrats, including former Biden White House official Yemisi Egbewole and Shaniqua McClendon, senior vice president of political strategy at Crooked Media. They argue that Harris was, in fact, overly loyal to Joe Biden, which some political experts suggest may have hindered her 2024 presidential campaign. Egbewole emphasized that Hunter Biden is not an elected official and his opinion should be given little weight, while Anthony Coley, a former Justice Department official, called Hunter Biden's re...

Pentagon Official Emil Michael Sells Millions in AI and Financial Tech Stock While Overseeing Military AI Policy

Pentagon Official Emil Michael Sells Millions in AI and Financial Tech Stock While Overseeing Military AI Policy

Emil Michael, the top Pentagon official responsible for military artificial intelligence policy, has sold millions of dollars worth of stock in AI and financial technology companies during his tenure. Recent financial disclosures reveal he sold his holdings in Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, for an amount between $5 million and $25 million in June. This follows an earlier disclosure that he profited significantly from his investment in Elon Musk’s xAI in January. Additionally, Michael sold holdings in Brex LLC, a financial software company, for at least $5 million in April, realizing gains of at least 473% from his initial investment. Ethics experts, such as Richard Painter, a former White House lawyer, suggest that officials should divest from such holdings before entering government service to avoid potential conflicts of interest, even if current actions comply with ethics laws. A Pentagon spokesperson stated that Michael and other defense officials are in full compliance with ethics regulation...

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

Justin Gaethje prefers Conor McGregor fight over avenging losses: ‘Fun to shut him up’

Justin Gaethje prefers Conor McGregor fight over avenging losses: ‘Fun to shut him up’

Justin Gaethje likes idea of Conor McGregor fight