
Trump claims ex-president praised his Iran War; others deny the call
Donald Trump says he spoke to an unnamed living ex-president who praised his Iran War, but the other four living ex-presidents deny taking the call.
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Donald Trump says he spoke to an unnamed living ex-president who praised his Iran War, but the other four living ex-presidents deny taking the call.

A viral CSPAN clip shows JD Vance blaming Biden for high gas prices and praising Trump’s actions as the reason prices were lower, a claim critics say ignores geopolitics; with oil prices rising amid Iran-related tensions, the moment has drawn mockery online and is fueling talk that Democrats could use the clip in ads.

At Rev. Jesse Jackson's Chicago memorial, Jesse Jackson Jr. rebuked Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton for not truly knowing his father, arguing Rev. Jackson's life was defined by aiding the marginalized beyond partisan politics. The service featured remarks from the former presidents, with Biden making a pointed quip about his intelligence linked to his stutter, and Obama criticizing threats to democratic institutions, while attendees included Kamala Harris, Al Sharpton and Gavin Newsom.

Jesse Jackson Jr. used his father Jesse Jackson’s memorial to tell former presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton that they don’t truly know his father, arguing that Jackson’s legacy spoke for the dispossessed beyond party lines. Obama and Biden delivered political tributes (with Obama critiquing the Trump era and Biden’s remarks going viral), while Clinton framed his remarks as friendship, underscoring a clash between prophetic advocacy and the political establishment.

Thousands gathered in Chicago to celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life, with tributes from Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris that framed him as a champion for the oppressed and a founder of the modern progressive coalition; the service highlighted his decades of civil rights activism and community organizing, and plans for a Washington, DC memorial were postponed.

Former President Joe Biden flew commercially from Reagan National Airport to South Carolina, but fog caused an hourlong ground stop that delayed hundreds of travelers. Biden traveled with Secret Service protection and sat among ordinary passengers, highlighting that even presidents aren’t immune to ordinary travel delays.

Joe Biden's family Christmas photo drew attention because his face was partially obscured by Jill Biden, prompting comments on social media about the odd composition, contrasting with his public appearances and recent health disclosures.

A quiz covering major events from January to March 2025, including wildfires, political changes, and celebrity news, such as Millie Bobby Brown's engagement tease.

Joe Biden praised recent Democratic election victories and encouraged Nebraska Democrats to stay motivated for upcoming races, emphasizing the party's resurgence and his connection to the state, while criticizing Trump and highlighting the diverse and inclusive nature of the Democratic Party in Nebraska.

George Clooney expressed that replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee was a mistake, criticizing the decision and reflecting on Biden's perceived decline in mental sharpness, which he believed impacted the election outcome. Clooney also supported the idea of a primary challenge to test candidates early, but ultimately acknowledged the decision to nominate Harris was problematic. Hunter Biden responded defensively to Clooney's comments.
George Clooney expressed that it was a mistake for Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, believing a primary would have been better to test the candidates. He also defended his previous op-ed calling for Biden to step down and emphasized his belief in speaking out against power when necessary.

George Clooney expressed regret over Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee in 2024, criticizing the decision and advocating for a primary to test candidates, amid internal party dissent and Clooney's public call for a new nominee.
George Clooney expressed that replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee in 2024 was a mistake, citing her need to run against her own record as a key challenge. He supported Biden's decision to withdraw from the race, praising it as a selfless act, and reflected on the political implications of the primary and election outcomes.
George Clooney expressed regret that Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee in 2024, calling it a 'mistake' due to the tough task she faced and the challenges of running against her own record, despite supporting the idea of a primary to test candidates early on.

California Governor Gavin Newsom clarified he does not plan to run for president in 2028, focusing instead on California's redistricting and midterm elections, while subtly addressing concerns about President Biden's age and performance, hinting at possible future ambitions.