When a semi-anonymous social media user declared that the federal government had targeted her in a bizarre entrapment scheme, the paranoid claim snowballed into a more disturbing revelation: the Pentagon appears to be breaking the law by paying conservative influencers to track, surveil, and propagandize Americans.
Who else is involved in the covert scheme? By Wyatt Reed In mid-August, a conservative activist using the digital moniker “Datarepublican” quietly admitted she was employed by the Pentagon as a “special government employee.” For months, she’d been pocketing a government paycheck while intensely lobbying for President Trump’s imperialist misadventures online and tracking their most vocal critics in a digital database. Datarepublican was identified in 2025 as Jennica Pounds, a Utah-based mother with nearly a million followers whose stated raison d’etre is “fighting communists” – a moniker she applies liberally to anyone perceptibly to the left of Barry Goldwater. And she’s not alone. Pounds has emerged as the face of a…Open
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate return to discuss Venezuela's oil privatization deal with Francisco Rodriguez, then they will explain what's behind the calls from Israel First members of Congress and Laura Loomer to "investigate" Blumenthal as the US war on Iran, the US economy and Trump's approval ratings continue to flounder.
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate return to discuss Venezuela's oil privatization deal with Francisco Rodriguez, then they will explain what's behind the calls from Israel First members of Congress and Laura Loomer to "investigate" Blumenthal as the US war on Iran, the US economy and Trump's approval ratings continue to flounder.Open
OPINION: Look back on this week's Lindsey Granger's lens. #lindseylens #lindseygranger #icymi About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook: facebook.com/HillTVLive/ Instagram: @HillTVLive Twitter: @HillTVLive
“So how do you feel about this, President Trump? You cool with that? Is that somebody you want advising you?” the veteran journalist said on his “Straight Shooter” podcast.
“So how do you feel about this, President Trump? You cool with that? Is that somebody you want advising you?” the veteran journalist said on his “Straight Shooter” podcast.Open
Rising full episode 9/3/2026 0:00 Of course Darializa Avila Chevalier slams fellow Dems for denouncing socialism: Robby Soave | RISING 13:16 ‘His second cousin’: Susan Collins takes shot at Troy Jackson’s past relationship | RISING 22:02 ‘Ghetto’: Laura Loomer must be denounced for racist comments — Lindsey Granger | RISING 34:25 Joe Rogan goes full socialism?! | RISING 44:06 Apple updates Maps to show Lake America | RISING About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen.…
OPINION: Lindsey Granger gives her lens on Trump ally Laura Loomer drawing sharp criticism for her comments targeting black politicians like Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon. #LauraLoomer #Trump #LindseyGranger About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media:…
British political personality Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by ICE for overstaying his visa in the United States.
British political personality Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by ICE for overstaying his visa in the United States. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed the arrest of Milo Yiannopoulos by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for overstaying his visa. DETAIL: According to DHS, Yiannopoulos entered the United States legally on May 14, 2019, but failed to leave after his visa expired. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal on July 22 after he did not attend his immigration hearing. KEY QUOTE: “Yiannopoulos legally entered the country on May 14, 2019, through New York City, New York. He chose to overstay his…Open
