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DHS narrows Nevada noncitizen voter claims to 185 after preliminary review
DHS told Nevada officials that only 185 people on the state’s voter rolls are confirmed noncitizens after manual review, from an initial ceiling of about 15,903 potential cases and 6,218 more flagged for review. The broader claim of up to 278,000 noncitizens across four states was described as preliminary and not fully vetted, drawing skepticism from experts over the lack of disclosed methodology and data transparency amid political debate over election integrity.
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Pirro hit by setback as judge frees WWII Memorial vandal
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s attempt to keep Melissa Farris behind bars on two felony vandalism charges related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool failed again, with a federal judge ordering her release and accusing Pirro of recycling the same arguments, marking another setback for Trump-era prosecutions in Washington, D.C.
Trump fires off 'Milktoast' jab at Shannon Bream over outdated White House ballroom footage
President Donald Trump revived a misspelled insult—calling Fox News host Shannon Bream 'Milktoast'—after she aired older footage of the White House ballroom construction, criticizing the network for not using more up-to-date images and arguing the $400 million project is vital for national security; the move adds to Trump’s history of aiming barbs at media figures who challenge him.
Court Won't Reopen Carroll Verdict, Leaving Trump Ruling Intact
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to rehear President Donald Trump’s bid to overturn the civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving the ruling and its damages in place after a prior June denial and a July payment of more than $5 million. The court offered no explanation for denying the appeal, a move experts say is uncommon. Carroll praised her legal team; Trump has continued to challenge the case and argued his comments were not subject to liability while he was president. A separate defamation verdict of about $83.3 million in Carroll’s favor in another case has not yet been decided.
Cassidy brushes off RFK Jr. vote regrets as he slams Trump's vaccine rhetoric
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy defended his vote to confirm Health Secretary RFK Jr., telling CNN that he couldn’t predict the future and that Kennedy misled him about his intentions; Cassidy criticized Trump’s vaccine rhetoric as 'crazy' and 'stupid' and said the administration's vaccination schedule will raise costs and require more doctor visits, arguing the focus should be on policies to boost immunization rates.
Leavitt’s Exit Prompts a Look at Who Might Leave Trump’s White House
Karoline Leavitt’s exit from the Trump White House prompts speculation about who might depart next, with Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Susie Wiles, Howard Lutnick and James Braid floated as potential successors amid expected administration turnover.
Post-Leavitt White House eyes a slate of potential press secretary contenders
With Karoline Leavitt set to depart, the White House is weighing potential replacements, including Alina Habba, Katie Miller, Anna Kelly, Sage Steele, Steven Cheung, Tricia McLaughlin and Scott Jennings; no decision has been made, and the role demands tight media management and alignment with Trump’s expectations.
Trump blasts Apple, Walmart and more in Truth Social tirade over crime report
Former President Trump vented on Truth Social against Apple, Google, Walmart, NBC Universal and others after the Center for American Progress published a report saying his deployment of the National Guard to D.C. and other cities did not meaningfully reduce crime and cost about $1.7 billion; he labeled CAP as “Center for American Lack of Progress,” accused its donors of backing a left-leaning cause, teased lawsuits, and was echoed by allies like Tom Homan and Laura Ingraham who defended his approach.
Trump joins youth milestone event as Patriot Games kick off in Ohio
US President Donald Trump travels to Ohio to attend the Patriot Games, a Freedom 250–backed competition for 14–17-year-olds from every state celebrating the US’s 250th anniversary. The event features track and field, dodgeball and kickball, with winners receiving $125,000 scholarships; ESPN will air the events and ABC will broadcast a one-hour special as Trump attends the final day’s top 32 athletes. Critics have questioned the event’s diversity and likened it to Hunger Games.
Trump pushes 11-vaccine plan and separate MMR shots, sparking health debate
President Trump signed an executive order calling for a reduced childhood vaccine schedule from 18 to 11 core vaccines and proposing the MMR vaccine be split into separate shots. He argues this would give parents more choice, but health experts say there is no evidence that separating MMR is beneficial and delaying vaccines risks outbreaks. The order seeks federal-level changes but actual vaccine requirements remain state-level; critics from the AAP and lawmakers warn the move could undermine herd immunity and public health, while the CDC notes no demonstrated benefit to dividing MMR.
Wisconsin's progressive frontrunner rides a grassroots surge amid electability fears
Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old progressive running for Wisconsin governor, has built a broad grassroots surge in a crowded Democratic primary with bold plans like universal childcare, fully funded public schools, and a one-year moratorium on datacenters. She faces scrutiny over past tweets and questions about electability in a swing state, as rivals including Crowley re-enter and Evers weighs in. The race, fueled by strong ground organizing and a national spotlight, could influence Wisconsin’s general election outcome and the broader Democratic strategy in swing states.