HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Seth Meyers’ Deadpan Delivery Of A Donald Trump Interview Answer Says It All
The “Late Night” host let the president’s own words do the talking.
AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - Trump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlash
California leaders blasted President Trump after he said during a Monday rally about Iran , "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego." The big picture: The backlash — and the White House's insistence that Trump was misunderstood — underscored the ambiguity of his meandering speech: An argument that the war was worth enduring to protect Americans came out sounding like an invitation to attack two U.S. cities. - An administration account posted on X that Trump meant that the U.S. was fighting Iran to "STOP Iran from having the ability to take out LA and San Diego." Driving the news: Faced with an unpopular war and stubbornly high gas prices, Trump seemingly argued that the current economic pain is "a small price to…
What was the primary economic context provided for President Trump's remarks during his Nebraska rally?
President Trump made these remarks while addressing an "unpopular war" and "stubbornly high gas prices," framing the ongoing conflict as a necessary sacrifice to keep the country and the world safe.
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What is the military significance of San Diego mentioned in the context of these remarks?
San Diego is a significant military hub; a 2025 report from the San Diego Military Advisory Council indicates that military bases across the city employ more than 136,000 active duty members and civilians. Representative Scott Peters noted that the city is a "proud military town" with 115,000 active duty servicemembers and their families.
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What were the specific reactions from California Governor Gavin Newsom, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass?
California Governor Gavin Newsom called the President "deranged and dangerous," claiming the President was suggesting foreign enemies should "take out" the cities. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria stated, "San Diego is not collateral damage. We are not expendable." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated his comments were "dangerous" and could "compromise our safety," asserting that a president's role is to protect the country rather than threaten it.
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How did the White House respond to the backlash regarding President Trump's remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego?
The White House and administration accounts clarified that the President was misunderstood. Communications Director Steven Cheung argued that Trump was "clearly stating U.S. cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn't been stopped," emphasizing that the goal was to stop Iran from having the ability to attack those cities.
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What specific comments did President Trump make regarding Iran and the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego during his Nebraska rally?
During a rally in Nebraska, President Trump argued that the current economic pain and war were a small price to pay for national and global safety. He stated, "They can take out a city. Let them take, let it — let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. That's — this is a very small price to pay, and it's gonna be over very soon."
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Obama to rally for El-Sayed in MI. Is he the Dems’ ‘spiritual leader’?
Former President Barack Obama announced that he would campaign in Michigan alongside Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. CNN’s Audie Cornish and her ‘group chat’ discuss whether Obama can help shore up El-Sayed's support among Black voters. Also, the NewsNight panel debates who is currently the closest thing the Democratic Party has to a "spiritual" leader. 0:00 Why is Obama kicking off his midterm campaign push in Michigan? 3:12 Is Scott Jennings worried about Obama hitting the campaign trail? 5:58 How does Obama resonate with Democrats in 2026? 10:01 Who is the spiritual leader of the Democratic Party? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Obama #Election #News
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Cornell faculty prepare no-confidence vote in administration
Faculty at Cornell University have submitted a resolution for a vote of no confidence in the administration, over its handling of the alleged 2024 sexual assault case. The resolution is expected to be put on the agenda at a faculty senate meeting next week. Brynn Gingras reports.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Most people think you can't use soap on a cast iron pan but they are wrong
We put hundreds of cast iron pans through our test kitchen. Here is why soap is fine and how to actually clean one. ------------------------- Check out more of our deals and sales content: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/deals/prime-day Check out our other reviews: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored CNN Underscored IG: https://www.instagram.com/cnnunderscored/ CNN Underscored TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnnunderscored Sign-up for the CNN Underscored newsletter and the CNN Underscored Deals newsletter to receive product reviews and deals straight to your inbox. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Arizona election deniers running for office
Arizona’s Cyber Ninjas audit turned 2020 election conspiracies into a political force. CNN’s Kyung Lah returns to Arizona as three election deniers seek the state’s highest offices, testing whether 2020’s lies can become 2026’s legacy. Stream the full report on the CNN app.
ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Trump sows doubt about mail-in voting while encouraging it, as midterms approach
Trump has voted by mail twice in Florida elections this year.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - GOP Sen. Tillis on Trump profiting off presidency: 'Appearances are not good'
Outgoing Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joins Stephanie Ruhle to discuss his new book "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," what he thinks of the second Trump administration, and his outlook for the midterm elections.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Americans don’t like mean': Kasich says Trump's rhetoric is 'big problem' for GOP
President Trump's comments on the campaign trail in Nebraska are sparking outrage. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has the latest from Grand Island, Nebraska. Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato and Former Governor of Ohio John Kasich also join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the race for Senate in Ohio.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - EXCLUSIVE: MS NOW talks to Nigerian immigrant pastor from Texas deported to 'third country'
The Trump administration is ramping up deportations of immigrants to so-called "third countries". These are countries that the immigrants are not from, nor have any ties to. MS NOW international reporter Ines de La Cuetara joins Morning Joe live from Ghana with exclusive reporting on a father, and community pastor from Texas, who was deported to one of these "third countries" in West Africa.