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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took heavy fire from viewers on Sunday after she failed to answer a question by a CNN host, who called it out on air.
Observers skewer Kristi Noem for 'gaslighting' answer to CNN host's key question
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took heavy fire from viewers on Sunday after she failed to answer a question by a CNN host, who called it out on air.During a discussion with Noem, CNN's Jake Tapper brought up the ICE agent who killed a Minnesota mom by shooting her in the face. Noem sug...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The waning "strongman" image Donald Trump has attempted to present in office is causing "unpredictable" results, according to a political analyst.
Trump trying to reignite 'strongman' image with 'unpredictable' second term: analysis
The waning "strongman" image Donald Trump has attempted to present in office is causing "unpredictable" results, according to a political analyst. While the president may want to come across as tough on the world stage by throwing threats at Venezuela, Greenland, and Cuba, the actions are "unpredict...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
One of President Donald Trump's favorite U.S. Attorneys quietly opened an investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman last year, according to a new report.
Trump-aligned prosecutor quietly opened investigation into Jerome Powell: report
One of President Donald Trump's favorite U.S. Attorneys quietly opened an investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman last year, according to a new report. The New York Times reported on Sunday that Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., opened an investigation into Jerome Powell,...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Ronald Reagan's budget director over the weekend for roasting a billionaire's defense of Donald Trump's economic plans.
Reagan budget director goes off on billionaire's defense of Trump's 'dog's breakfast' plan
Ronald Reagan's budget director over the weekend for roasting a billionaire's defense of Donald Trump's economic plans.It started with a post by billionaire Bill Ackman, who said, "I think President Trump's goal of reducing credit card interest rates is a worthy and important one.""My concern about ...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Residents of Greenland made it clear they would never acquiesce to the demands of Donald Trump as the president seeks to buy out the country.
'Nightmare scenario': Greenland residents outline fury at 'gangster' Trump's takeover plan
Residents of Greenland made it clear they would never acquiesce to the demands of Donald Trump as the president seeks to buy out the country. The president's administration has cited strengthening the country's security as a reason for taking over Greenland, a move which is opposed firmly by the cou...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
President Donald Trump declared Sunday night that he was the new "acting president of Venezuela" by sharing a doctored image of his online biography bearing the new title — a declaration that produced shockwaves for onlookers.
Trump declares himself president of Venezuela — and sends 'wake-up call' to world
President Donald Trump declared Sunday night that he was the new “acting president of Venezuela” by sharing a doctored image of his online biography bearing the new title — a declaration that produced shockwaves for onlookers.“He’s spiraling into a singularity of narcissistic terror over [Jeffrey] E...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
President Donald Trump made a bizarre comment about grabbing his 28-year-old press aide Sunday as Air Force One hit turbulence.
Unsteady Trump makes bizarre comment about 28-year-old press aide: 'Something to grab'
President Donald Trump made a bizarre comment about grabbing his 28-year-old press aide Sunday as Air Force One hit turbulence.The 79=year-old leader was left unsteady as the plane shook while he was standing talking to reporters on his return trip to Washington D.C. after a weekend in his Mar-A-Lag...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:36 AM
A former GOP representative has called on the party to rebel against the recent economic decisions made by Donald Trump.
Ex-GOP rep calls for party rebellion against Trump until one issue is 'throttled back'
A former GOP representative has called on the party to rebel against the recent economic decisions made by Donald Trump.Adam Kinzinger urged the party to push back against the decision of one Trump appointed investigator to open an investigation into the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell. The New...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirsti Noem went on CNN on Sunday morning to try to justify the murder of a 37-year-old mother by an immigration agent last week, and some of her comments left one ex-GOP speechwriter stunned.
'There's no way': Kristi Noem's 'ridiculous' interview on CNN stuns ex-GOP speechwriter
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirsti Noem went on CNN on Sunday morning to try to justify the murder of a 37-year-old mother by an immigration agent last week, and some of her comments left one ex-GOP speechwriter stunned. Noem joined CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" on Sunday m...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
President Donald Trump sparked outrage on Sunday when it was revealed that one of his handpicked prosecutors had opened an investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman.
'Disgusting!' Trump sparks outrage with 'extraordinary' move against the Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump sparked outrage on Sunday when it was revealed that one of his handpicked prosecutors had opened an investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman. The New York Times reported on Sunday that Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., opened an investigation into Feder...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell responded to President Donald Trump and one of his allies, a prosecutor, on Sunday after receiving a subpoena to appear before a grand jury.
Jerome Powell claps back at Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation: 'Ongoing pressure'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell responded to President Donald Trump and one of his allies, a prosecutor, on Sunday after receiving a subpoena to appear before a grand jury. Powell said he received a subpoena from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro of Washington, D.C. to testify about comments he mad...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
An ally to Donald Trump on Sunday waged war against an admin economics affairs official.
'Hope this is a joke': Trump ally launches attack on admin official's 'very stupid idea'
An ally to Donald Trump on Sunday waged war against an admin economics affairs official.Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg, the 22nd Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, posted a Reuters article in which he is quoted titled "Qatar and UAE to join U.S.-led effort to bolster technolog...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was put in the hot seat on CNN Sunday after being backed into a corner over her "different standard" when it came to when law enforcement should be allowed to use deadly force.
'It's just not true!': CNN calls out Noem to her face over blatant double standard
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was put in the hot seat on CNN Sunday after being backed into a corner over her “different standard” when it came to when law enforcement should be allowed to use deadly force.Noem appeared with CNN’s Jack Tapper to fiercely defend the deadly use of force in t...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Donald Trump appointee Tom Homan was hit with a major backlash after he said Sunday in response to NBC News' Kristen Welker that it was "hateful rhetoric" that caused ICE to shoot and kill an American woman.
Tom Homan's big 'admission' from NBC interview gets immediate backlash from viewers
Donald Trump appointee Tom Homan was hit with a major backlash after he said Sunday in response to NBC News’ Kristen Welker that it was "hateful rhetoric" that caused ICE to shoot and kill an American woman.Welker also asked Homan whether he did, in fact, keep an alleged $50,000 bribe or whether he ...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is demanding answers after the release of a shocking video that appears to show a federal immigration agent "accompanying a female detainee into a porta-potty" in Minnesota.
Shocking video appears to show ICE agent 'accompanying female detainee into porta-potty'
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is demanding answers after the release of a shocking video that appears to show a federal immigration agent “accompanying a female detainee into a porta-potty” in Minnesota.Published on social media Saturday night by X user “Molly Ploofkins,” an influential political commentat...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A Democratic congressman put U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on notice on Sunday, noting a Fox News report that showed "armed militias" in Venezuela after the U.S. mission that took out the nation's leader.
Dem lawmaker puts Marco Rubio on notice after Fox News report on 'disaster' in Venezuela
A Democratic congressman put U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on notice on Sunday, noting a Fox News report that showed "armed militias" in Venezuela after the U.S. mission that took out the nation's leader.In an article called "US warns Americans to leave Venezuela immediately as armed militias ...
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January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) , among the most hawkish members of Congress, issued an ominous threat Sunday to Cuba in a manner strikingly similar to threats made to Venezuela just weeks before the U.S. attack and takeover of the South American nation.
Lindsey Graham issues most explicit threat yet: 'I'd be looking for a new place to live'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), among the most hawkish members of Congress, issued an ominous threat Sunday to Cuba in a manner strikingly similar to threats made to Venezuela just weeks before the U.S. attack and takeover of the South American nation.President Donald Trump issued his own ominous threat...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Prominent activists on Sunday raised a renewed alarm about Donald Trump's "cognitive health," with one conservative declaring, "He's still only going to get worse.
New red flags raised about Trump's 'cognitive health': 'He's only going to get worse'
Prominent activists on Sunday raised a renewed alarm about Donald Trump's "cognitive health," with one conservative declaring, "He's still only going to get worse."Amid frantic White House moves both on and off American soil, Charlotte Clymer, an Army Veteran and a writer who has done work for the H...
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January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
President Donald Trump issued an ominous threat Sunday to Cuba, warning that if they don't "make a deal" favorable to the United States – and soon – it will be "too late" for the Caribbean nation.
Trump hurls ominous threat toward neighboring country: 'Before it is too late'
President Donald Trump issued an ominous threat Sunday to Cuba, warning that if they don’t “make a deal” favorable to the United States – and soon – it will be “too late” for the Caribbean nation.“Cuba lived, for many years, on large amounts of OIL and MONEY from Venezuela. In return, Cuba provided ...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM