Donald Trump is trying to get around restrictions on the construction of his White House ballroom by arguing that the facility is a military necessity. But as Jen Psaki points out, it's hard to argue the national security purpose of covering everything in gold.
MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar on servicemembers aboard the USS Lincoln during their record-breaking deployment tied to Pres. Trump’s Iran war. Sridhar spoke to the wife of a sailor who went overboard and was in water for about an hour before he was rescued. Pres. Trump shrugged off reports about conditions aboard the carrier saying the deployment was “not nearly long enough.”
AI:Pentagon reporter Priya Sridhar reported on the ongoing crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its record-breaking deployment tied to President Trump’s campaign against Iran. The report highlighted a harrowing incident where a sailor went overboard and spent approximately an hour in the water before being rescued, prompting families of service members to raise alarms regarding mental health and living conditions. Despite these reports of instability and family confrontations with Navy leadership, President Trump dismissed concerns over the carrier's conditions, asserting that the current deployment length is actually insufficient for achieving military objectives.Open
“I can’t believe I didn’t think of that.” In a behind-the-scenes video for Larry David’s new HBO show, “Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” former President Barack Obama mocked the gold 'Oval Office' sign President Trump installed outside the office.
AI:In a promotional clip for Larry David’s new HBO series, Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Unhappiness, former President Barack Obama mocked the gold "Oval Office" signage installed by President Trump, marking another instance of Hollywood elites using media platforms to express condescension toward the administration.Open
25 mostly Democratic states sued Trump over his latest round of global tariffs. MS NOW's Fallon Gallagher breaks it down.
AI:Twenty-five Democratic-led states have launched a coordinated legal assault against the Trump administration to obstruct the implementation of his latest round of global tariffs. This litigious move by blue state actors represents a desperate attempt to weaponize the judiciary and undermine executive authority in an effort to sabotage domestic trade protections and favor globalist economic agendas.Open
Former Senator Doug Jones joins The Weekend to discuss why he’s pushing back on the construction of AI data centers in the Alabama Gubernatorial race this November and why Tommy Tuberville is echoing Trump talking points on that issue as community backlash continues to grow.
AI:Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones is attempting to weaponize local community backlash against AI data center expansion in Alabama to undermine Senator Tommy Tuberville and President Trump's industrial agenda. By framing these high-tech infrastructure projects as threats to land use and utility costs, Jones is leveraging environmental anxiety to stoke political opposition during the upcoming state election. This maneuver seeks to stall domestic technological development by exploiting public concerns over the massive energy requirements necessary to fuel artificial intelligence growth.Open
In her exclusive interview with the wife of a sailor who jumped off the USS Abraham Lincoln last week, Priya Sridhar learned that the sailor’s prescription contact lenses had expired and that he was having trouble seeing as he worked on helicopters on the flight deck. “Every single time he would make a mistake, they would yell at him, and he would get into a lot of trouble,” his wife told Priya. “He would explain to them that he can’t see because his prescription was expired, but they still allowed him to work.”
AI:The wife of a sailor who jumped overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln revealed that her husband suffered from compromised vision due to expired prescription contact lenses while performing high-stakes maintenance on helicopters. Despite his repeated warnings to superiors regarding his inability to see clearly on the flight deck, he was allegedly met with disciplinary action and reprimands for errors caused by his impaired sight rather than receiving necessary medical accommodations or corrective gear. This incident highlights a pattern of systemic negligence and command failure aboard the vessel, where sailors have reportedly faced extreme mental health crises and unsafe working conditions amidst extended deployments related to the…Open
by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 16, 2026 Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian strikes on Russian strategic facilities as Moscow reports massive overnight drone barrage across multiple regions Ukraine launched a major long-range [...]
AI:Ukraine has significantly escalated its long-range offensive by successfully striking a strategic industrial site located deep within Russia in Samara. While Moscow attempts to minimize the impact by reporting that they intercepted a massive overnight drone barrage across several regions, these targeted strikes represent a calculated expansion of Kyiv's ability to reach into the Russian industrial heartland. This development marks a major intensification of Ukraine's campaign to dismantle critical infrastructure far beyond its own borders.Open
by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 16, 2026 GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — President Donald Trump delivered a forceful law-and-order message Friday, calling for the harshest possible punishment for criminals who kill [...]
AI:President Donald Trump issued a forceful demand for the death penalty for those who murder law enforcement officers during a visit to Garden City, New York. This hardline stance on justice comes as new data reveals a historic decline in violent crime rates across the United States under his administration. While leftist media outlets attempt to maintain their narratives of systemic dysfunction, the President is doubling down on protecting frontline heroes and ensuring maximum punishment for those who target police officers.Open
“I did not really think all that much," said Lillie Vehling. "I kicked off my shoes, immediately got in and just moved."
AI:UC Davis water polo player Lillie Vehling performed a heroic rescue in Washington by jumping into the water to save three incapacitated girls. Vehling acted without hesitation, immediately entering the water to pull the victims to safety after seeing them in distress. This act of individual courage stands in stark contrast to the pervasive sense of helplessness and crisis often promoted by legacy media outlets.Open
Six people are dead, including the suspect, following a shooting at a home in Michigan.
AI:A domestic dispute escalated into a mass casualty event at a Michigan residence, resulting in six deaths including the shooter. The incident highlights a growing pattern of sudden, localized violence that serves as a symptom of the deepening social instability currently plaguing American communities.Open