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Politics · United StatesTrump tells Max Miller reelection prospects 'aren’t looking good'
President Donald Trump reportedly told Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) that his reelection bid was in trouble following domestic violence allegations. Trump called Miller a 'good person' but privately expressed doubts, while Ohio Republicans urged him to withdraw before a Wednesday deadline to trigger a special election.
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Politics · United StatesTrump calls Ohio Rep. Max Miller over abuse allegations as ex-wife seeks restraining order
President Trump called Rep. Max Miller to discuss his Ohio reelection campaign after allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller denied the claims and said he would stay in the race. Moreno has filed for a restraining order, alleging assault and abuse of their daughter.
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Politics · United StatesTrump appoints Jennifer Hegseth to chair military spouses commission
President Donald Trump established the Presidential Commission on Military Spouses, appointing Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as its chair. The commission will address housing, employment and education challenges for military families and submit annual recommendations to the President.
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Politics · United StatesUS prosecutors drop charges against four over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage
Prosecutors in Washington dismissed misdemeanour charges against former Olympian David Hearn and three others accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The decision followed evidence that the damage was caused by a botched contractor installation, not vandalism.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump sued Capital One after bank closed accounts over money-laundering fears
Capital One closed bank accounts held by Donald Trump in 2021 after flagging financial activity linked to money-laundering risks, the bank disclosed in a court filing. Trump’s holding company sued, alleging political motives, but Capital One denied the claim.
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Politics · United StatesTrump calls US Attorney Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ over dropped charges
Donald Trump publicly rebuked US Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she moved to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The digests agree Trump used the phrases ‘choked’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’, and that Pirro’s decision marked a rare defiance during his second term.
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Trump backs Ohio Congressman Miller after senator calls for resignation
President Trump did not ask Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller to resign, despite Senator J.D. Vance, Miller’s former father-in-law, doing so over unspecified allegations. All five outlets attributed the story to The Center Square, with none on the left covering it.
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Aaron Rodgers calls Anthony Fauci a 'coward' after Senate hearing on COVID response
Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci a 'coward' and an 'absolute criminal' on *The Pat McAfee Show* after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing on the government's COVID-19 response. Outlets diverged on whether the focus was Fauci's legal strategy or Rodgers' criticism.
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Media · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. CNN interview called a 'Gish gallop' by experts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s CNN interview with Dana Bash drew criticism from experts who described his rapid succession of claims as a 'Gish gallop', a tactic to overwhelm opponents with unverifiable points. HuffPost reported Kennedy disputed vaccine efficacy and ICU capacity during COVID-19, while experts analysed the strategy's intent and effect.
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RFK Jr. clashes with CNN’s Dana Bash over pandemic response
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN’s Dana Bash traded sharp remarks during an interview about pandemic preparedness, with Bash rejecting his claim of press malpractice and correcting his assertion that she lacked scientific expertise. The exchange went viral for its confrontational tone.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says oil firms profit too much from Iran war shortage
President Donald Trump said oil companies are making “too much money” due to a shortage caused by the Iran war, which has led to retaliatory actions blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Right-rated outlets led on his criticism, while no left- or centre-rated reports carried the story.
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Politics · United StatesStates sue Trump administration to block access to benefits recipients' data
Over 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to block federal access to personal data of millions receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, targets the administration's plan to collect sensitive information from recipients.
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Politics · United StatesDNC 2024 autopsy missing chapter criticises Democratic consultants as out of touch
The New York Times published a chapter omitted from the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy, which accuses Democratic consultants of being 'self-enriching' and disconnected from ordinary voters. DNC Chair Ken Martin denied receiving the chapter, while strategist Paul Rivera claimed he delivered it in a binder.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Senate Primary Pits El-Sayed Against Stevens in Democratic Test
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens has become a high-stakes battle over the party’s future, with El-Sayed backed by progressives and Stevens by the establishment. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
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