White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised President Trump’s marble bathroom renovation in the White House, calling it elegant and beautiful. The renovation replaced a pale-green bathroom, and Trump claimed the new design was appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln. This redesign, which included gold finishings and marble, is part of a larger, controversial remodeling project that has drawn criticism, especially as it coincided with a government shutdown and the potential lapse of SNAP benefits.
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Reports indicate the Trump administration has decided to strike military facilities within Venezuela, targeting the Cartel de los Soles, which U.S. officials allege is run by members of the Maduro regime. The goal of these strikes is to dismantle the cartel’s operations, with potential targets including military ports, airports, and naval facilities. While the ultimate decision on timing and targets is still being considered, the focus is on pressuring Maduro to step down. The escalation aims to leverage American power to combat drug trafficking.
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The Department of Justice was caught misrepresenting facts to the 9th Circuit regarding the deployment of federal agents in Portland, with claims dramatically inflating the number of officers present. The DOJ initially stated 115 FPS officers were diverted to Portland, but this was incorrect. After being exposed by the plaintiffs, the DOJ issued a correction, admitting to the error without acknowledging any intent to mislead. This falsehood was a key factor in a panel ruling that authorized Trump’s deployment of the National Guard, which was subsequently overturned by the full 9th Circuit, providing an opportunity for reconsideration based on accurate information.
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President Trump hosted a lavish, Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, featuring elaborate costumes and décor, just hours before millions of Americans faced a cutoff from food assistance programs. This event occurred on October 31st, coinciding with the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the government shutdown, impacting approximately 40 million people. Footage showed Trump mingling with political allies and celebrities while the Department of Agriculture cited a lack of funding for the program. The party’s theme, referencing the emptiness of wealth, was seen by some as insensitive given the impending food assistance cutoffs.
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NOAA is ending a contract that enables the Alaska Earthquake Center to provide crucial seismic data used to monitor and warn against potential tsunamis in Alaska. This data, which is fed directly to NOAA’s National Tsunami Center, is essential for issuing timely warnings. The Alaska Earthquake Center was informed in late September that funding was unavailable, leading to the anticipated cessation of data feeds in mid-November. This loss of data poses significant risks, particularly from remote locations like the Aleutian Islands, as the data collection is vital for broader warning systems, as evidenced by the deadly 1946 tsunami that originated near the Aleutians.
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Newly released emails reveal that Prince Andrew expressed a desire to “catch up in person” with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010, months after the financier’s release from prison. The correspondence, part of unsealed court documents from a 2023 legal battle, shows Epstein suggesting a meeting in London, and Andrew responding that he would try to visit New York later that year. The emails were forwarded to Jes Staley, who was later banned from a senior finance role due to misleading regulators about his relationship with Epstein. Additionally, Virginia Giuffre’s family is calling for further investigation into Andrew’s alleged actions.
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According to CNN, former President Barack Obama, age 64, is reportedly concerned about the future of the Democratic party due to Donald Trump’s attacks. These concerns have led Obama to re-evaluate his previous strategy of maintaining a low public profile. He is now preparing to return to the campaign trail, as demonstrated by his scheduled appearances for moderate Democratic candidates. Obama is also reportedly reaching out to institutional leaders, urging them to resist the current administration’s actions.
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‘Nobody thought it was going to last this long’: Trump increasingly frustrated as shutdown approaches record length. Honestly, it’s a bit mind-boggling how this whole thing has played out, isn’t it? The government shutdown, something that initially seemed like it might blow over quickly, is now stretching on, and on, and on. It’s hard to ignore the growing frustration, particularly from those who, let’s be honest, probably figured they’d get their way much faster. The general consensus, it seems, was that the Democrats would cave. That the resistance would crack.
This idea that the president’s strength is somehow linked to the shutdown’s outcome is fascinating.… Continue reading
On Thursday, Congresswoman Nancy Mace reportedly engaged in a verbal altercation with law enforcement at Charleston International Airport, according to incident reports obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request. The reports detail Mace’s use of derogatory language and complaints directed at officers, including accusations of incompetence. The congresswoman’s behavior was also noted by a TSA supervisor, who stated that Mace had treated their staff similarly and would be submitting a report. An American Airlines gate agent also expressed disbelief at Mace’s conduct.
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President Trump denied Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s request for an exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil, despite their personal relationship. Orbán had cited Hungary’s reliance on Russian crude delivered via pipelines as the reason for the appeal. The Hungarian leader planned to discuss the matter further during an upcoming meeting with Trump, aiming for a broader economic agreement. This occurred as Hungary was reportedly seeking an alliance within the EU with the Czechia and Slovakia, to oppose support for Ukraine.
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