Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican eyeing a 2028 White House run , torched Vice President Vance and ridiculed President Trump 's tariff policy during private meetings with donors, according to recordings obtained by Axios. Why it matters: Cruz's rebukes, during two meetings last year, are some of the harshest criticisms of Trump and Vance by a fellow Republican since they took office a year ago. - The recordings — nearly 10 minutes in total — provide an unvarnished look at how Cruz is positioning himself as a traditional free trade, pro-interventionist Republican ahead of a possible 2028 primary campaign against the less hawkish Vance . Zoom in: During his talks, Cruz cast Vance as a pawn of conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson.…
AI:Secret recordings obtained by Axios reveal Senator Ted Cruz criticizing President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and Vice President JD Vance during private meetings with donors. In the tapes, Cruz warned that widespread tariffs could damage the economy and lead to political losses or impeachment, reportedly resulting in a heated verbal exchange with Trump. Additionally, Cruz characterized Vance as a protégé of podcaster Tucker Carlson and criticized the administration's foreign policy stances regarding Israel and Iran.Open
Meagan Medick tells Ross Coulthart what it was like to be in the room with UAP witnesses. Watch this full "Reality Check Q&A": https://youtu.be/Za77j3xoZqA #UAP #Varginha #WashingtonDC
AI:Producer Meagan Medick discusses her experience being in a room with witnesses of the Varginha UFO incident during an interview with Ross Coulthart.Open
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has mobilized the state's National Guard to reinforce local law enforcement as a countermeasure to the presence of federal immigration authorities in Minneapolis. This comes after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti outside a protest Saturday. Kirk Burkhalter, professor of law at New York Law School, discusses on "Morning in America with Hena Doba." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has mobilized the state's National Guard to support local law enforcement in Minneapolis following a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent, which occurred during a protest last Saturday.Open
Severe winter weather has slammed a large portion of the United States, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, is no different. Up to 18 inches of snow is possible in the area. Tulsa's Mayor Monroe Nichols joins "Morning in America with Hena Doba" to discuss. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols discusses the impact of severe winter weather in Oklahoma, noting that the area faces the possibility of up to 18 inches of snow as a relentless storm slams large portions of the United States.Open
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparked widespread protests. State and federal officials offered different accounts.
AI:A fatal shooting involving Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has sparked widespread protests, with state and federal officials providing conflicting accounts of the incident.Open
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from "destroying or altering" evidence related to the fatal shooting of a protester by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in an order late Saturday. The big picture: At stake is whether states can investigate federal agents who use deadly force within their borders. The dispute marks an extraordinary breakdown in federal–state cooperation. - Minnesota's state official who investigates such shootings said in court filings he'd never seen federal agents block local access to a crime scene in 20 years on the job. - It's the second time this month federal agents blocked Minnesota police from investigating a shooting death by federal officials. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has…
AI:A federal judge has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from destroying or altering evidence related to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. The order comes following a lawsuit from Minnesota state and county officials seeking to ensure a transparent investigation into the incident. While DHS claims Pretti was armed, local authorities and family members have disputed this account, leading to an escalating conflict between state investigators and federal agencies over access to crime scenes and evidence preservation.Open
About 9,600 of those flights were canceled on Sunday and more are expected, making it potentially the worst single day of cancellations since the pandemic, according to the AP.
AI:A major winter storm has caused nearly 14,000 flight cancellations, including approximately 9,600 on Sunday alone. This surge in cancellations represents potentially the worst single day for air travel disruptions since the pandemic and is accompanied by widespread power outages.Open
"He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay," Frost wrote.
AI:Democratic Congressman [Name not specified in text] reported being assaulted at a Sundance Film Festival event by an individual who reportedly shouted racist remarks while intoxicated; the assailant has been arrested.Open
Several witness videos have emerged, calling into question the narrative from the federal government.
AI:Witness videos have surfaced regarding an incident involving Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, which some suggest may contradict narratives provided by the federal government.Open
