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President Trump publicly defended the use of federal funds for television ads ahead of the November midterms, arguing they promote national spirit rather than his political interests. The ads, financed by Department of Homeland Security contracts, have drawn bipartisan criticism for potentially violating laws against using public money for political campaigns.
Blake Lively criticized Justin Baldoni’s lawyers for publicly leaking her deposition details and using them for a media campaign, amid ongoing legal disputes over allegations of harassment and retaliation related to their film. The legal team’s actions, including filing the transcript publicly and leaking information to tabloids, have been strongly condemned by Lively’s attorneys, who argue these tactics are designed to manipulate media coverage and undermine her case. The trial is scheduled for March 2026, with the case attracting significant media attention.
The GOP's major reconciliation bill faces significant public opposition and internal disagreements within the party, with Democrats actively branding it negatively to sway voters, raising concerns about its political viability and potential to become a costly legislative failure similar to past large bills like Obamacare.
Real-estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is reportedly organizing a media campaign with a budget of up to $50 million to define Hamas as a terrorist organization. Sternlicht began the campaign shortly after a terrorist attack in Israel committed by Hamas. He initially sought $1 million in donations from wealthy individuals, aiming to "distinguish between anti-Semites and the Palestinian situation." While Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel were initially mentioned as participants, their spokespeople have since denied involvement. The campaign has raised several million dollars so far and has hired former aide Josh Vlasto to advise it.