NYTIMES (Robert Jimison) - Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.
NYTIMES (Colby Smith and Maggie Haberman) - Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - We're all confident in Marsha Blackburn: Glenn Jacobs | Bianca Across The Nation
WWE Hall of Famer and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs praised Sen. Marsha Blackburn's victory in the Republican primary for Tennessee Governor on Friday's "Bianca Across The Nation."
BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Mitch McConnell's Staff Says He Was Dropped Off At A Farm In The Country Where He'll Be Happier And Have More Room To Run Around
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Staff for Mitch McConnell assured the nation that the Kentucky senator had been dropped off at a nice farm in the country where he would be much happier and have lots of room to run around.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - ICE arrests on the rise at US airports
As federal immigration enforcement efforts ramp up at airports around the country, airlines have begun pushing back. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials reportedly made between 12 and 36 arrests per day at U.S. airports last month. NewsNation's Marcus Espinoza reports the latest on "Morning in America." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Could Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the midterms? | WHOLE HOG POLITICS
President Trump won back the White House with major support from voters who said the economy was their top issue, but that advantage could now be turning into a liability. NewsNation Political Contributor Chris Cillizza and The Hill's Bill Sammon break down why Republicans may be growing frustrated with Trump’s economic record. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/6015970-democratic-socialist-francesca-hong-wisconsin-gubernatorial-race-discussion/ #presidenttrump #trump #republicans #gop #republicanvoters #voters #economy #wholehogpolitics #chriscillizza #cillizza #economicissues
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable on mining
President Trump on Friday afternoon will host a roundtable at the State Department centered on the mining industry. “The mining industry has never had a greater champion than President Trump,” White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a statement. “His unprecedented support has driven record investment, streamlined permitting, and delivered real results for American workers, companies, and communities.” She added, “President Trump is the first president in decades to prioritize our country’s mining industry, unleash its abundant resources, and build the next generation of American miners.” He is also expected to announce $180 million in grant funding to boost education around mining, according to White House press…
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Five people die from flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana, health officials say
Symptoms of the illness include gastrointestinal illness, wound infection, or blood poisoning, according to health officials. In some cases, the bacteria can cause "severe and life-threatening infections." In some of these cases of severe infection, limbs need to be amputated.
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Declassified FBI files reveal bureau opened probe treating Trump as possible Russian asset after Comey firing
The White House released a cache of declassified FBI documents showing the bureau launched a counterintelligence investigation in May 2017 that treated President Donald Trump as a potential agent of Russia, a probe later found to rest on insufficient evidence. The documents, published through the White House's Government Transparency Task Force, center on an FBI […] The post Declassified FBI files reveal bureau opened probe treating Trump as possible Russian asset after Comey firing appeared first on American Almanac .
The White House released a cache of declassified FBI documents showing the bureau launched a counterintelligence investigation in May 2017 that treated President Donald Trump as a potential agent of Russia, a probe later found to rest on insufficient evidence. The documents, published through the White House's Government Transparency Task Force, center on an FBI memo dated May 16, 2017, just days after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. That memo opened an investigation codenamed "Oxferd Comma" and directed agents to determine whether the sitting president of the United States was "directed by, controlled by, and/or coordinated activities with, the Russian Federation in a manner constituting a threat to the national security of the…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Resurfaced 2016 clip reignites questions about NYC Mayor Mamdani's Ugandan accent
A decade-old radio interview in which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks in a noticeably different accent has resurfaced online, drawing pointed criticism from conservatives who call the performance a calculated fraud. The clip, recorded in 2016 on South Africa's Kaya 959 radio station, shows Mamdani promoting his mother's Disney film Queen of Katwe, […] The post Resurfaced 2016 clip reignites questions about NYC Mayor Mamdani's Ugandan accent appeared first on American Almanac .
A decade-old radio interview in which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks in a noticeably different accent has resurfaced online, drawing pointed criticism from conservatives who call the performance a calculated fraud. The clip, recorded in 2016 on South Africa's Kaya 959 radio station, shows Mamdani promoting his mother's Disney film Queen of Katwe, and speaking in what critics describe as an exaggerated Ugandan accent sharply at odds with his usual New York cadence. Mamdani, who was born in Uganda but moved to New York City at age seven, told the interviewer he was "from Uganda" and contrasted Ugandan and New York dance culture. Fox News Digital reported that the clip spread rapidly across the social media platform X on…Open