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Jelly Roll clarifies political views after Trump digs on 'Kimmel'

Jelly Roll clarifies political views after Trump digs on 'Kimmel'

In his final night hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Jelly Roll gave an impassioned speech and addressed his politics: "A handshake is not an endorsement."
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Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Political Views: ‘Human Dignity Isn’t Republican or Democrat’

Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Political Views: ‘Human Dignity Isn’t Republican or Democrat’

The country singer delivered an emotional monologue while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Representative Ayanna Pressley Compares President Trump's MAGA Movement to the Confederacy

Representative Ayanna Pressley Compares President Trump's MAGA Movement to the Confederacy

Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) recently equated President Trump's 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement to the Confederacy. Speaking at Roxbury Community College in Boston during a campaign event for Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Pressley asserted that the Confederacy remains active and that MAGA embodies white supremacy and anti-Blackness. She emphasized that the issue extends beyond President Trump himself, stating, 'It is bigger than Trump. Because whenever we do the work of ousting the occupant of the Oval Office, the Confederacy is still alive and well. That’s all MAGA is.' Pressley further elaborated, 'White supremacy is still alive and well. Anti-blackness will still be alive and well.' This statement was made in the context of her campaigning for Senator Markey, whom she endorsed in March, citing their collaborative efforts on immigration, criminal justice, and other progressive priorities.
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Poll Reveals Unpopularity of President Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Vaccine Policies Amidst Public Health Concerns

Poll Reveals Unpopularity of President Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Vaccine Policies Amidst Public Health Concerns

Recent polling indicates significant public opposition to President Trump's and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policies. A substantial 71% of Americans oppose President Trump changing vaccine schedules, with a strong preference for doctors and scientists to make decisions regarding childhood vaccines. The polling also shows that 53% of voters view Republicans in Congress less favorably, and 44% much less so, when policies are tied to debunked allegations about vaccines causing autism. Furthermore, 51% feel less favorable towards Republicans upon hearing that a recent order dismantled 30 years of vaccine practice. This sentiment persists despite the polling sample including a significant number of President Trump and Kamala Harris supporters. Representative Anna Paulina Luna recently appeared at an event in Clearwater with Robert Kennedy Jr., further associating her with these unpopular policies.
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox Reveals President Biden Considered Pardoning President Trump in 2023

Utah Governor Spencer Cox Reveals President Biden Considered Pardoning President Trump in 2023

Utah Governor Spencer Cox disclosed in his upcoming book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," that President Joe Biden seriously considered pardoning President Donald Trump in 2023. According to Cox, he personally suggested the idea to President Biden in the presidential limousine in Salt Lake City. President Biden reportedly discussed the possibility at length with First Lady Jill Biden that same week. At the time, President Trump was the leading Republican presidential candidate and faced multiple criminal charges in New York, Florida, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. Cox's account, detailed in an excerpt obtained by The Atlantic and reported by NOTUS, indicates that while President Biden considered the pardon, it ultimately did not occur. Cox also attempted a similar unity-focused approach with Republicans after a 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump, urging him to choose unity over retaliation, an effort that also did not materialize as Cox had hoped.
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President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

A federal judge has again blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York
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President Trump Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amidst Escalating Trade War with Canada

President Trump Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amidst Escalating Trade War with Canada

President Trump has signed an executive order officially renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' within the United States, escalating a trade war with Canada. This move follows the U.S. imposition of 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, to which Canada retaliated with tariffs on an equivalent amount of American products. President Trump, who has previously suggested absorbing Canada as the 51st state, signed the order at the Resolute Desk with a map behind him displaying 'Lake America' over Lake Ontario. He stated that all necessary papers and documents were filed, making the change effective immediately, though the executive order specifies a 30-day window for changes. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston have rejected the renaming, emphasizing the lake's Indigenous roots and historical name.
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U.S. Lawmakers Propose National and AI Sovereign Wealth Funds Amidst Global Trends

U.S. Lawmakers Propose National and AI Sovereign Wealth Funds Amidst Global Trends

U.S. political figures are actively exploring the creation of sovereign wealth funds, a government investment strategy utilizing surplus revenues for development and increased returns. Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed an AI sovereign wealth fund, which would tax shares of artificial intelligence companies to provide an annual cash dividend to Americans. Legislation to this effect has been introduced. Concurrently, President Trump signed an executive order in February 2025 directing the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce to investigate establishing a national sovereign wealth fund. This national fund aims to promote the long-term financial health and international leadership of the United States. While sovereign wealth funds are typically launched by countries, provinces, or states, with examples like Alaska's fund (started in 1976 with mineral and oil royalties) and Texas's Economic Stabilization Fund, no U.S. cities currently operate such funds. This exploration by U.S. lawmakers c...
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US ICE grants $16.7 million contract to buy thousands of electric shock gloves

US ICE grants $16.7 million contract to buy thousands of electric shock gloves

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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10 things to know about Lake Ontario as Trump orders it renamed 'Lake America'

10 things to know about Lake Ontario as Trump orders it renamed 'Lake America'

President Donald Trump's executive order applies to U.S. government references, but Canada says it will continue calling the lake Lake Ontario.
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Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid

Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid

Aug 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday declaring a national emergency and banning the use of some foreign equipment in the U.S. electricity grid, the White House said.