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First, President Donald Trump issued pardons and other acts of clemency for 1,500 rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, leaving police officers like Aquilino Gonell bloodied, many with injuries that would end their careers.
‘Gut punch’: Jan 6 cop slams Trump as ICE agents echo Capitol mob
First, President Donald Trump issued pardons and other acts of clemency for 1,500 rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, leaving police officers like Aquilino Gonell bloodied, many with injuries that would end their careers. Then, rioters started asking for reparations, committing all...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) , a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly's GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.
Morning Joe rages over GOP's doom loop of 'Trump derangement idiocy' after latest threat
A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly’s GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.That's the thinking of MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough, who used the Hegseth th...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly’s reminder about illegal orders set off a firestorm — and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired back with online threats. Read the full story at bit.ly/47ZOUV4

#MarkKelly #PeteHegseth #MilitaryDuty #IllegalOrders #ConstitutionFirst #PoliticalNews #Military
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The White House reneged on its expected announcement for a policy framework to guide Republican lawmakers on a possible replacement for the Affordable Care Act — and that failure has roiled the conservative caucus.
GOP roiled as Trump pulls out of promise: 'Basically what he ripped MTG a new one over'
The White House reneged on its expected announcement for a policy framework to guide Republican lawmakers on a possible replacement for the Affordable Care Act — and that failure has roiled the conservative caucus.President Donald Trump was expected to announce as soon as Monday — at the White House...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Department of Justice must produce records related to its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files to a media organization on an expedited basis, federal Judge Tanya Chutkan of the District of Columbia ordered Monday, according to a new report.
DOJ must fork over records on Epstein handling on an expedited basis: judge
The Department of Justice must produce records related to its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files to a media organization on an expedited basis, federal Judge Tanya Chutkan of the District of Columbia ordered Monday, according to a new report. Politico's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter, Kyle Cheney,...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION: The longest government shutdown in American history ended less than two weeks ago, but the battle over Affordable Care Act credits and Americans' health-care access still rages in Congress.
Two Republicans may break a deadly promise
The longest government shutdown in American history ended less than two weeks ago, but the battle over Affordable Care Act credits and Americans’ health-care access still rages in Congress. Approximately 100,000 Virginians could lose their health insurance if the credits lapse, lawmakers and advocat...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
OPINION: Almost lost among Donald Trump's latest assault on America, has been his utter disdain for our democracy, and love for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This foul betrayal is Trump's worst treachery yet
Almost lost among Donald Trump’s latest assault on America, has been his utter disdain for our democracy, and love for Russian President Vladimir Putin.Amid Trump’s attack on our government, White House, health-care, food benefits, vote, the arts, environment, our economy, and peace and quiet, the R...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A former Fox News anchor on Monday flagged a deepening divide between President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, which she described as the "biggest political story" of the last 10 days.
'GOP may get a spine': Ex-Fox News host flags 'biggest political story' as she rips Trump
A former Fox News anchor on Monday flagged a deepening divide between President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, which she described as the "biggest political story" of the last 10 days. Congress passed legislation to force the Trump administration to release the Jeffrey Epstein files about 10...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
At the same time that a judge in Maryland was dismissing cases filed by Donald Trump's Department of Justice against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, the president was picking another fight on Truth Social.
Trump declares war as he calls Republicans 'nasty liddle guy' and 'sick wacko'
At the same time that a judge in Maryland was dismissing cases filed by Donald Trump’s Department of Justice against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, the president was picking another fight on Truth Social.Now that long-time MAGA supporter Rep. Marjorie Ta...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encourages holiday travelers to swap pajamas and slippers for a decent shirt and jeans. Is airport attire really affecting passenger conduct?

#ThanksgivingTravel #HolidayTravel #Flying #AirTravel #Transportation #SeanDuffy #TravelSecretary #CSPAN
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A federal judge pressed a Trump administration official Monday in an appeal case involving The Associated Press refusing to call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
'Woe to the public': Trump admin official gets 40-minute grilling in Gulf of America case
A federal judge pressed a Trump administration official Monday in an appeal case involving The Associated Press refusing to call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.AP sued the government after it banned its journalists from covering events at the White House, and in a new circuit court panel in ...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
President Donald Trump's assistant attorney general for the DOJ's civil rights division caught heat from political observers and analysts on Monday after she appeared to celebrate a pair of high-profile court losses.
'Incompetent kook!' Trump lawyer catches heat for cheering high-profile court losses
President Donald Trump's assistant attorney general for the DOJ's civil rights division caught heat from political observers and analysts on Monday after she appeared to celebrate a pair of high-profile court losses.U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie tossed out the Trump administration's prosecution...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Donald Trump may have complicated the campaign trail for a GOP hopeful by meeting with Zohran Mamdani, according to a political commentator.
'He blew it up in minutes': Trump has 'complicated' GOP rep campaign after Mamdani meeting
Donald Trump may have complicated the campaign trail for a GOP hopeful by meeting with Zohran Mamdani, according to a political commentator. The president would call the New York City mayor elect a "really good" candidate for the job, with a flood of compliments from Trump surprising political comme...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The GOP may "return to the status quo" after Donald Trump finishes his second term in the White House.
'MAGA's whole future in doubt': GOP will 'return to status quo' after Trump's second term
The GOP may "return to the status quo" after Donald Trump finishes his second term in the White House. Political commentator Gerard Baker believes the split in the Republican Party over the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files is the first signs of a rift, and this may continue to dog the president in...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that the United States "can't have" soldiers questioning whether orders are legal after Democrats pointed out that troops have a responsibility not to follow illegal orders.
Karoline Leavitt declares soldiers must never question illegal orders
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that the United States "can't have" soldiers questioning whether orders are legal after Democrats pointed out that troops have a responsibility not to follow illegal orders.During a Monday interview on Fox News, Leavitt said Democrats were giving...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Mary Trump, Donald Trump's niece, believes the GOP tried and failed to "steal" the midterms ahead of the elections next year.
'Fight fire with fire': Trump's niece says GOP crumbled after trying to 'steal' midterms
Mary Trump, Donald Trump's niece, believes the GOP tried and failed to "steal" the midterms ahead of the elections next year.Speaking in a video uploaded to her YouTube channel, Mary Trump praised California for being the "epicentre" of anti-Trump sentiment and ripped into the Republican Party for t...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Democrat Party could focus all their efforts on one seat in 2026, as the "biggest opportunity" to win it has appeared.
'Biggest opportunity': Dems could focus all their efforts on one crucial seat in midterms
The Democrat Party could focus all their efforts on one seat in 2026, as the "biggest opportunity" to win it has appeared. Both Democrats in the state and nationally, according to NOTUS, believe they are in with a real chance of flipping Ohio blue after a series of poor election losses. Preparations...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
GOP senator swipes Vance while shredding peace plan: Not 'worth the paper it's written on'
GOP senator swipes Vance while shredding peace plan: Not 'worth the paper it's written on'
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to X on Monday to slam the recently-circulated "peace" plan for Ukraine that turned out to be heavily influenced by the Russian government — and without directly mentioning him by name, went after Vice President JD Vance for defending it.McConnell, who previously ser...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani has surprised some political commentators with how friendly it seemed.
'Sweaty and eager': Kimmel rips into Trump staff after president won over by Mamdani
A meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani has surprised some political commentators with how friendly it seemed.The president and New York City's mayor elect met at the Oval Office for a meeting that looked favourable to many, including talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who joked that Trump may p...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A Republican lawmaker in the House of Representatives was so distraught by the latest proposed peace deal for Russia's war in Ukraine that he considered resigning from Congress, according to a new report.
House Republican considered resigning over Trump's 'surrender plan': report
A Republican lawmaker in the House of Representatives was so distraught by the latest proposed peace deal for Russia's war in Ukraine that he considered resigning from Congress, according to a new report. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) told Axios that he was "appalled" by the 28-point peace deal, which some ...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Internal Revenue Service filed a lawsuit against West Virginia Senator and former Governor Jim Justice, a Republican, on Monday over a $5 million tax bill that Justice has not paid, according to a new report.
IRS sues GOP Senator over a $5 million unpaid tax bill: report
The Internal Revenue Service filed a lawsuit against West Virginia Senator and former Governor Jim Justice, a Republican, on Monday over a $5 million tax bill that Justice has not paid, according to a new report. Local news station WKBN in West Virginia reported that the Justices had been contacted ...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
President Donald Trump was nearly banned from appearing on his favorite television channel after he broke its "golden rule," according to a new report.
Trump nearly banished from his favorite TV channel for breaking its 'golden rule': report
President Donald Trump was nearly banned from appearing on his favorite television channel after he broke its "golden rule," according to a new report. The Daily Beast reported on Monday that unsealed documents show Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch telling star Fox News host Sean Hannity not to b...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM