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President Trump Reposts January 6 Video on September 11 Anniversary, White House Cites Debunked Democratic Weaponization Claims

President Trump Reposts January 6 Video on September 11 Anniversary, White House Cites Debunked Democratic Weaponization Claims

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, President Trump's Truth Social account reposted a video from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The minute-long clip shows President Trump urging rioters to disperse, stating, 'We have to have peace. So go home, we love you, you're very special,' while also reiterating his unsubstantiated claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. The repost was made without additional comment or explanation from President Trump. A White House spokesperson later explained the repost as 'a reminder to everyone that what the Democrats did to weaponize the justice system against President Trump has been debunked thoroughly,' according to CNN. The spokesperson did not specify which legal proceedings the statement referred to, though the federal prosecution related to the Capitol breach was dropped after President Trump won the 2024 election. The original January 6 footage had drawn widespread condemnation for its timing and perceived indulgent tone towards partici...
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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Comments on Smithsonian Secretary's Departure Amidst Trump Administration Pressure

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Comments on Smithsonian Secretary's Departure Amidst Trump Administration Pressure

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has announced his resignation after seven years in the role. His departure comes during a period of significant pressure from the Trump administration, which has reportedly targeted the institution and its leadership. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who serves as the Smithsonian’s chancellor, issued a statement acknowledging Mr. Bunch's contributions, stating that he "pursued excellence in the telling of our nation’s story" and that the Smithsonian had "benefited greatly from his wisdom, vision and leadership." Mr. Bunch is expected to retire at the end of the year. The Trump administration's actions have included an executive order accusing the Smithsonian of promoting narratives that portray American and Western values as harmful, and calls for cutting exhibits inconsistent with federal law. President Trump also reportedly complained on social media that the Smithsonian was "OUT OF CONTROL" and focused too much on the history of slavery.
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I don't care if they're friends, Vance should call out Carlson | Opinion

I don't care if they're friends, Vance should call out Carlson | Opinion

JD Vance says friendship shouldn't require political loyalty tests. But when it comes to Abdul El-Sayed's friends, he applies a different standard.
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Congressman Burlison Expresses Concerns Over Radical Islam and Breaks with President Trump on $5,000 Dividend Proposal

Congressman Burlison Expresses Concerns Over Radical Islam and Breaks with President Trump on $5,000 Dividend Proposal

Congressman Eric Burlison of Southwest Missouri has voiced significant concerns regarding the threat of radical Islam, stating it remains one of his primary national security worries 25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Speaking on Newstalk KZRG, Burlison emphasized the importance of educating future generations about the reasons for the attacks and warned about what he perceives as the increasing influence of Islamist ideology in certain U.S. communities. He is a member of the Sharia-Free America Caucus, a congressional group dedicated to opposing the integration of Islamic law principles into American governance. Burlison also suggested that some communities could eventually become 'Muslim-only' or 'Sharia-only' areas. Separately, Burlison expressed skepticism about President Trump’s proposed $5,000 'Trump dividend,' which would cost an estimated $1.2 trillion to $1.35 trillion. He cited the nation's over $40 trillion debt as a reason for caution and criticized the concept of government tax...
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Senator Baldwin Criticizes President Trump's Trade War Impact on Wisconsin Dairy and Paper Industries

Senator Baldwin Criticizes President Trump's Trade War Impact on Wisconsin Dairy and Paper Industries

On September 8th, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) issued a statement condemning President Trump's trade war with Canada, specifically highlighting the retaliatory tariffs imposed on Wisconsin's dairy and paper exports. These tariffs were enacted by Canada in response to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, following abandoned trade negotiations. Senator Baldwin stated that President Trump's actions are leading to increased costs and reduced export markets for Wisconsin businesses. She emphasized that the state's dairy and paper industries are particularly affected, facing significant financial strain or being locked out of crucial markets. The Senator noted that nearly all cheese varieties Wisconsin sells to Canada will incur a 25% tariff, while milk powders, whey, and other dairy ingredients will face a 50% tariff. Wisconsin's paper industry, which produces more paper products than any other U.S. state, will also see retaliatory tariffs, mostly at 50%, on items such as corrugated boxes, coated p...
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President Trump Renews Threat of Tariffs on Taiwan-Made Chips, Proposes $5,000 Election-Year Dividend

President Trump Renews Threat of Tariffs on Taiwan-Made Chips, Proposes $5,000 Election-Year Dividend

During a campaign rally in Dallas on September 9, President Trump reiterated his intention to impose substantial tariffs on semiconductor chips manufactured in Taiwan. He suggested potential tariff rates of 50%, 100%, or 200%. Concurrently, President Trump also proposed an election-year dividend of $5,000 for every adult U.S. citizen, contingent on Republicans securing control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming November midterms. This proposed dividend, estimated to cost $1.35 trillion across the approximately 270 million adult U.S. population, would require recipients to spend the funds domestically. In response, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan stated that a January memorandum of understanding (MOU) securing Section 232 semiconductor tariff relief remains in effect, indicating ongoing discussions regarding specific semiconductor exemptions.
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Congressman Burlison Advocates for Market-Based Healthcare Reforms and Discusses 9/11 Lessons

Congressman Burlison Advocates for Market-Based Healthcare Reforms and Discusses 9/11 Lessons

Congressman Eric Burlison, speaking on the KZRG Morning Newswatch, has outlined his support for a healthcare approach that empowers individuals financially and aims to reduce employer-driven insurance models. He advocates for 'The Great American Health Care Plan,' which proposes tax deductions and health savings accounts (HSAs) to enhance individual choice. Under this plan, employers would contribute funds directly into HSAs instead of purchasing insurance, allowing individuals to use these tax-free funds to acquire insurance plans tailored to their needs. Burlison believes this aligns with free-market values and offers an alternative to government-heavy healthcare systems, potentially reducing federal spending while increasing consumer control. He welcomed President Trump’s recent remarks, interpreting them as an endorsement of market-based reforms. Additionally, Burlison reflected on the lessons of the September 11, 2001, attacks, expressing concern that the U.S. may not have fully learned from them, par...
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Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes President Trump's $45,000 Christmas Bonuses to Female Staffers

Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes President Trump's $45,000 Christmas Bonuses to Female Staffers

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has publicly criticized President Trump for providing $45,000 Christmas bonuses to three young women in his office, including Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris. Kimmel highlighted that a male aide, Walt Nauta, received a lesser bonus of $20,000. He sarcastically suggested there was nothing unusual about an 80-year-old billionaire president giving such sums to young female employees. Ethics experts, including Richard Painter, former White House chief ethics lawyer under President George W. Bush, have labeled these payments as 'sketchy,' stating that U.S. government employees should not receive 'tips.' Kimmel's comments were made during his Wednesday night monologue, where he also showed images of the recipients.
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President Trump's $45,000 Cash Gifts to Aides Raise Ethics Concerns

President Trump's $45,000 Cash Gifts to Aides Raise Ethics Concerns

President Donald Trump reportedly gave $45,000 cash gifts to three White House staffers, Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris, for the holidays. This practice is described as highly unusual and potentially violates federal law that prohibits outside sources from providing supplemental income to federal employees. The White House issued a statement asserting that these gifts were permissible, claiming they had no connection to the individuals' official government duties. This incident has drawn attention due to President Trump's history of giving cash gifts and the particularly close relationship between President Trump and aide Natalie Harp, who has been noted for her extreme devotion to him. Harp has publicly credited President Trump with saving her life after a cancer diagnosis and has demonstrated unusual proximity to him, including living at his Bedminster golf course and reportedly taking extreme measures to accompany him.
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President Trump's Shifting Accounts of 9/11 Experiences Draw Scrutiny

President Trump's Shifting Accounts of 9/11 Experiences Draw Scrutiny

President Trump has offered multiple, often conflicting, accounts of his experiences during and immediately after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. During a recent ceremony honoring first responders and victims' families, President Trump described taking a construction crew to Ground Zero shortly after the attacks, a claim he later clarified to be 'shortly thereafter' and not on the same day as the collapse. He also recounted a dramatic story of being lifted and carried out of the 'creaking' U.S. Steel Building (now One Liberty Plaza) by two firefighters, an account that lacks corroboration. Previously, President Trump has claimed to have watched the second plane hit the World Trade Center from his Trump Tower apartment and to have personally seen people jumping from the Twin Towers, despite not mentioning these details in a live broadcast on 9/11. He also famously claimed to have witnessed thousands of Muslims celebrating in New Jersey, a claim that has been widely disproved. These varying narrat...
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Exclusive-White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources say

Exclusive-White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 11 (Reuters) - The White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity as the conflict with Iran exposes the country's vulnerability to global crude supply disruptions and price spikes, according to two sources familiar with the
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'No sense of decency.' Trump learned to hunt Commies from other remarkable liars | Opinion

'No sense of decency.' Trump learned to hunt Commies from other remarkable liars | Opinion

Like another "great" communist hunter, Donald Trump has no decency.