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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Insulting’: Mark Kelly blasts Trump’s USS Lincoln comments

On Friday, President Donald Trump swatted down a question on the record-breaking deployment of the USS Lincoln, telling a reporter the ship hasn’t been deployed “nearly long enough” despite concerns from family members of sailors who report deteriorating conditions on the ship. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-AZ, who served as a captain in the U.S. Navy, slams Trump’s comments as “insulting,” telling Morning Joe the president “doesn’t know what hardship is."

What is the military background of Senator Mark Kelly, D-AZ?
Senator Mark Kelly served as a captain in the U.S. Navy.
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What concerns have been raised by family members of sailors regarding the USS Lincoln?
Family members of sailors have reported deteriorating conditions on the ship during its record-breaking deployment.
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What reason did President Donald Trump give for his stance on the deployment of the USS Lincoln?
When asked about the record-breaking deployment of the USS Lincoln, President Donald Trump told a reporter that the ship hasn't been deployed "nearly long enough."
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What was Senator Mark Kelly's reaction to President Donald Trump's comments regarding the USS Lincoln's deployment?
Senator Mark Kelly, D-AZ, described the President's comments as "insulting" during an appearance on Morning Joe, stating that the President "doesn't know what hardship is."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Hayden Panettiere autopsy finds no signs of trauma as cause of death remains under investigation

An autopsy on actress Hayden Panettiere revealed no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death at 36, but the Greenville County Coroner's Office says the cause and manner of death remain pending as investigators continue additional studies. Panettiere was found unresponsive inside a South Carolina Airbnb on August 16, 2026, where she […] The post Hayden Panettiere autopsy finds no signs of trauma as cause of death remains under investigation appeared first on American Almanac .

An autopsy on actress Hayden Panettiere revealed no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death at 36, but the Greenville County Coroner's Office says the cause and manner of death remain pending as investigators continue additional studies. Panettiere was found unresponsive inside a South Carolina Airbnb on August 16, 2026, where she had been temporarily staying. The Greenville County Coroner's Office said a 911 call came in at approximately 1:51 p.m. reporting a cardiac arrest. First responders and Emergency Medical Services arrived and found a woman in cardiac arrest. EMS crews began advanced life-saving measures, but those efforts failed. Page Six reported that Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. The coroner's…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - DSA candidate's interview falls apart after host challenges his genocide claim about Israel

A Democratic Socialists of America congressional candidate running in a Florida swing district appeared to bail on a TV interview after the host fact-checked his claim that Israel is committing genocide, days before a primary that will test the far left's reach in competitive races. Oliver Larkin, who is challenging Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in […] The post DSA candidate's interview falls apart after host challenges his genocide claim about Israel appeared first on American Almanac .

A Democratic Socialists of America congressional candidate running in a Florida swing district appeared to bail on a TV interview after the host fact-checked his claim that Israel is committing genocide, days before a primary that will test the far left's reach in competitive races. Oliver Larkin, who is challenging Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida's 25th Congressional District, made the accusation during a weekend appearance on "This Week in South Florida," the Local 10 public-affairs program hosted by Glenna Milberg. When Milberg pushed back, citing the United Nations' own definition of genocide, the exchange grew tense, and the interview ended abruptly , with Milberg telling viewers she was "being told we have to wrap." The…Open

What is the significance of Oliver Larkin's candidacy in the context of the DSA?
Larkin is one of only four DSA-endorsed congressional candidates nationally and is the only one running in a district rated as competitive. His race serves as a test to see if the socialist wing of the party can compete in districts outside of deep-blue strongholds.
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What specific argument did Larkin use regarding his "socialist" label during his interview?
When pressed on the "socialist" label, Larkin reframed it by stating, "The operative word is democratic, that I want popular collective input over the systems that govern our lives," and added that he believes in upholding civil and constitutional rights.
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How does Representative Jared Moskowitz's position differ from Oliver Larkin's?
Representative Jared Moskowitz is the incumbent whom Larkin is challenging. Moskowitz has supported Israel openly and has received backing from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), whereas Larkin wants to end aid to Israel and has criticized Moskowitz for his support of the country and his ties to AIPAC.
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What are the demographic characteristics of Florida's 25th Congressional District relevant to the race?
Approximately one in four voters in Florida's 25th Congressional District are Jewish, a community with deep ties to Israel. Additionally, the district includes large numbers of immigrants who fled socialist regimes abroad, such as Cuba and Nicaragua.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Federal agents went undercover in Minnesota union halls to probe anti-ICE network

Homeland Security agents posed as anti-deportation activists and secretly recorded meetings at a Minneapolis union hall as part of a sweeping investigation into an alleged antifa-linked network that targeted federal immigration officers. The undercover operation, revealed through a defense discovery motion filed on behalf of lead defendant Isaac Sant, placed federal agents inside a February […] The post Federal agents went undercover in Minnesota union halls to probe anti-ICE network appeared first on American Almanac .

Homeland Security agents posed as anti-deportation activists and secretly recorded meetings at a Minneapolis union hall as part of a sweeping investigation into an alleged antifa-linked network that targeted federal immigration officers. The undercover operation, revealed through a defense discovery motion filed on behalf of lead defendant Isaac Sant, placed federal agents inside a February 15 gathering at the United Labor Center billed as a "Workers Assembly to Defeat ICE and Plan the Next Mass Strike." Roughly 200 people attended, according to investigators. The Democratic Socialists of America's Twin Cities chapter and several labor groups helped organize the event. Agents didn't just listen. They recorded. And Homeland Security…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Trump calls out Democrats over same-name candidate challenging Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan

President Trump accused Democrats of running a same-name candidate against Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan to confuse primary voters, a charge bolstered by ties between the challenger's campaign and Democratic operatives linked to Chuck Schumer's political network. With Alaska's primary election days away, Trump took to social media Friday to endorse the two-term Republican incumbent and […] The post Trump calls out Democrats over same-name candidate challenging Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan appeared first on American Almanac .

President Trump accused Democrats of running a same-name candidate against Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan to confuse primary voters, a charge bolstered by ties between the challenger's campaign and Democratic operatives linked to Chuck Schumer's political network. With Alaska's primary election days away, Trump took to social media Friday to endorse the two-term Republican incumbent and warn voters about what he called a deliberate scheme to split the GOP vote. A retired fifth-grade teacher named Dan J. Sullivan filed to run in the same race, listing himself as a Republican, and the Alaska Supreme Court ruled he has every right to stay on the ballot. The result: two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the same primary ballot, in a state where the…Open

Who is the Democratic opponent in the Alaska Senate race?
The Democratic opponent is Mary Peltola, a former Democratic congresswoman who was the first indigenous member of Congress and the first woman to hold Alaska's at-large House seat when she won in 2022.
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How does Alaska's election system impact the potential outcome of the race involving the two Dan Sullivans?
Alaska uses a nonpartisan primary where the top four finishers advance to the general election regardless of party. Because of this system, both candidates named Dan Sullivan could potentially appear on the November ballot alongside Democratic candidate Mary Peltola, which could compound voter confusion in a race that may determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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What evidence has been cited to link the challenger, Dan J. Sullivan, to Democratic operatives or Chuck Schumer's network?
Several connections have been reported: metadata from the challenger's campaign press release listed Amber Lee as the author, and Lee is a Democratic strategist who has worked for a super PAC supporting Mary Peltola. Additionally, FEC filings show Dan J. Sullivan previously donated to Peltola's campaign, and Alan Harris, the romantic partner of Amber Lee, acted as a campaign representative by delivering the challenger's declaration of candidacy to election officials. Furthermore, Schumer's nonprofit, Majority Forward, ran an ad featuring Harris.
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What legal rulings determined whether Dan J. Sullivan could remain on the Alaska primary ballot?
Although the Alaska Division of Elections initially blocked Dan J. Sullivan from the ballot because they believed he was running to mislead voters, a superior court judge, Thomas Matthews, overturned that decision, ruling the division lacked clear legal authority to remove a candidate based on perceived motivations. The Alaska Supreme Court later upheld this ruling in late June, stating that a candidate's motivations are irrelevant to ballot eligibility under Alaska law.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - CENTCOM admiral boards USS Abraham Lincoln as crew concerns mount after nine months at sea

Admiral Brad Cooper flew aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln over the weekend to address growing alarm over crew mental health and deteriorating conditions, but his carefully worded statement dodged the specifics that families and lawmakers are demanding. Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, visited the carrier in the north Arabian Sea […] The post CENTCOM admiral boards USS Abraham Lincoln as crew concerns mount after nine months at sea appeared first on American Almanac .

Admiral Brad Cooper flew aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln over the weekend to address growing alarm over crew mental health and deteriorating conditions, but his carefully worded statement dodged the specifics that families and lawmakers are demanding. Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, visited the carrier in the north Arabian Sea on Saturday and posted a lengthy statement to X on August 16. He acknowledged that the crew of roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines is exhausted after more than 260 days at sea, including more than 150 days in a combat zone, but stopped short of confirming or denying any specific problems aboard the ship. CBS News reported that Cooper made his remarks "without confirming or denying any…Open

What was the original expected return date for the USS Abraham Lincoln before its deployment was extended?
The ship left port last November and was originally expected to return home in May, but its deployment was extended to support operations in the U.S.-Iran war.
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What are the planned steps for replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East?
A U.S. official stated that the USS George Washington is heading to the Middle East to replace the Lincoln, though it was noted that the swap may take time and no arrival date has been made public.
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What has Admiral Brad Cooper stated regarding the mental health case numbers on the USS Abraham Lincoln?
Cooper claimed that the Lincoln carries among the lowest mental health case numbers of all eleven active U.S. aircraft carriers, though he did not provide specific data to support this.
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How long has the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln been at sea, and how does this compare to a typical deployment?
The crew of approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines has been at sea for more than nine months (over 260 days), including more than 150 days in a combat zone. A typical carrier deployment runs for six months, making this deployment fifty percent longer than what the Navy considers normal.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Stephen A. Smith fires back at NABJ after journalists' group hands him 'Thumbs Down' award

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith vowed to publicly confront the National Association of Black Journalists after the organization singled him out with a negative award at its annual gala in Atlanta, a move that drew criticism even from a Democratic strategist who attended the ceremony. NABJ presented Smith with its "Thumbs Down" distinction during its […] The post Stephen A. Smith fires back at NABJ after journalists' group hands him 'Thumbs Down' award appeared first on American Almanac .

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith vowed to publicly confront the National Association of Black Journalists after the organization singled him out with a negative award at its annual gala in Atlanta, a move that drew criticism even from a Democratic strategist who attended the ceremony. NABJ presented Smith with its "Thumbs Down" distinction during its Salute to Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday night, accusing him of what the group called "a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media." Smith did not attend. He responded the next day on X with a promise that left little room for ambiguity. The award, handed out annually, goes to "a person or organization responsible for…Open

What was the response from NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck regarding the NABJ's decision?
Curtis Houck called the move a "charade" and claimed it was proof that journalism trade groups exist to "keep Woke 1 alive" and are disconnected from the rest of the country. He praised Smith's response, stating Smith is "known as someone who can be a bloviator, but he also calls out all sides if he feels they did something wrong."
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What criticism did Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross offer regarding the NABJ award presentation?
Ameshia Cross, who attended the awards dinner, posted on X that the presentation had overshadowed the event's actual purpose, describing the segment as "messy for no d*** reason" and noting the ceremony descended into "petty" behavior.
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How did Stephen A. Smith respond to being singled out by the NABJ?
Smith, who did not attend the gala, responded on X the next day, stating, "This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming. And make no mistake.....,I'm coming." He followed up by saying, "Remember @NABJ, you asked for it. I've shut my mouth for years. Now y'all started something."
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Who were the other five recipients of the "Thumbs Down" distinction at the Atlanta convention?
In addition to Stephen A. Smith, the other recipients named at the convention were FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, DuJuan McCoy (owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting and WISH-TV), and The Washington Post.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Howard Stern's SiriusXM show appears headed for the exit after decades on air

Howard Stern's flagship radio show is winding down toward what insiders say will be its final chapter, with two rounds of staff layoffs, a shrinking schedule, and a contract set to expire in 2028 all pointing toward the end of an era. Show executives told remaining staff during a Zoom call last month that the […] The post Howard Stern's SiriusXM show appears headed for the exit after decades on air appeared first on American Almanac .

Howard Stern's flagship radio show is winding down toward what insiders say will be its final chapter, with two rounds of staff layoffs, a shrinking schedule, and a contract set to expire in 2028 all pointing toward the end of an era. Show executives told remaining staff during a Zoom call last month that the 72-year-old host would cut his live schedule from two days per week to just one, a move that came alongside a second wave of pink slips that eliminated 16 positions and cost at least five on-air staff members their jobs on July 13. The first round, on February 12, had already gutted the off-air crew, with insiders telling The U.S. Sun that at least 40 people were let go, barely two months after Stern signed a new three-year contract…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Johnny Depp reportedly in talks to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed at D23 that he is in active discussions with Johnny Depp about a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, a development that would cap one of Hollywood's most dramatic professional comebacks. Bruckheimer, the longtime producer behind the billion-dollar franchise, told Deadline Hollywood that a screenplay is already in the works. The […] The post Johnny Depp reportedly in talks to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 appeared first on American Almanac .

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed at D23 that he is in active discussions with Johnny Depp about a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, a development that would cap one of Hollywood's most dramatic professional comebacks. Bruckheimer, the longtime producer behind the billion-dollar franchise, told Deadline Hollywood that a screenplay is already in the works. The 63-year-old Depp would reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, the swaggering pirate he first brought to screen in 2003 and played across five films through 2017. The confirmation lands years after Depp's career appeared finished. A bruising defamation trial against his former spouse, Amber Heard, consumed tabloid oxygen and Hollywood boardrooms alike. Jurors ultimately sided…Open

Who were the key cast members in the previous five Pirates of the Caribbean films released between 2003 and 2017?
The key cast members included Johnny Depp (as Captain Jack Sparrow), Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, and Kevin R. McNally.
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What are the details regarding Johnny Depp's upcoming film release scheduled for November?
Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in a film titled Ebenezer, directed by Ti West, which is set for a theatrical release on November 13. The cast includes Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, Andrea Riseborough, and Sam Claflin.
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What was the outcome of the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?
The jury sided with Depp, awarding him $15 million in compensatory and punitive damages. Heard won one of her three counter-claims and was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages.
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What are the reported details regarding the cast for the upcoming sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film?
While Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed discussions with Depp, sources told Deadline Hollywood that the next installment may feature Margot Robbie as the protagonist, with Johnny Depp's character, Jack Sparrow, shifting into a supporting role.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Jep and Jessica Robertson traded Louisiana for a Texas ranch — and say faith guided every step

The Duck Dynasty couple left behind the bayou life that made them famous, moved to a North Texas ranch, and built a new reality series around faith, family, and starting over. Jep and Jessica Robertson are back on television after a years-long absence, but the setting has changed. The couple packed up their Louisiana roots […] The post Jep and Jessica Robertson traded Louisiana for a Texas ranch — and say faith guided every step appeared first on American Almanac .

The Duck Dynasty couple left behind the bayou life that made them famous, moved to a North Texas ranch, and built a new reality series around faith, family, and starting over. Jep and Jessica Robertson are back on television after a years-long absence, but the setting has changed. The couple packed up their Louisiana roots and relocated to Comanche Moon Ranch in North Texas, where they are filming "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou" for Great American Media. The series begins streaming Thursday on Great American Pure Flix and hits Great American Family and GFAM+ on Saturday at 9 p.m. The move was not impulsive. Jep told Fox News Digital the decision grew out of extended prayer and conversations with close friends, and out of a personal…Open

What specific challenges did Jep and Jessica Robertson face during the early years of their marriage?
Jep stated that the first seven or eight years of marriage were very tough and tested him. Jessica agreed with the timeline, noting that the first seven years were difficult because they were very young.
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How did Jep and Jessica Robertson meet and how long have they been married as of late 2026?
The couple met in February, started dating in June, and were married in October of that same year. As they approach October 2026, they are approaching their twenty-fifth anniversary.
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According to Great American Family, what is the goal for the transformation of Comanche Moon Ranch?
The network states the series follows the couple as they work to transform the ranch into "a thriving community rooted in craftsmanship, hospitality, and legacy."
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What factors influenced Jep and Jessica Robertson's decision to move to a ranch in North Texas?
Jep stated the decision was not impulsive but grew out of extended prayer, conversations with close friends, and a personal connection to the land that dates back decades. Jep noted he visited that area of Texas with his father from roughly age twelve through his late teens.
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