Republican congressional candidate Jace Yarbrough, who has acknowledged his views might be described as “bigoted and backward and oppressive and Nazi-ish,” has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Yarbrough, an Air Force veteran and lawyer, previously drew attention for a federal lawsuit against the military concerning remarks he made about biological realities and gender identity, which resulted in a Letter of Admonishment. Additionally, tech billionaire Peter Thiel has contributed $7,000 to Yarbrough’s campaign, aligning with a pattern of Thiel supporting right-wing figures who advocate for ideological disruption rather than incremental policy changes.
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President Trump reportedly became enraged during a governors’ breakfast upon learning the Supreme Court had struck down his global tariffs, calling the decision a “disgrace” and exclaiming, “these fucking courts.” The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing these broad tariffs, a significant setback for his presidential powers. This ruling, delivered by a bench including conservative justices Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett, casts doubt on approximately $200 billion in collected tariffs, potentially leading to refund requests from companies.
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Fox News’ silence on the recent hearing involving Ashley Bondi is interpreted as an admission of its problematic nature. The article details how Department of Justice employees allegedly spent taxpayer money strategizing Bondi’s performance, including devising methods to monitor House members’ access to Epstein files and coaching her on deflecting questions. Instead of achieving her intended outcome, Bondi’s presentation was marred by an image of her back turned to Jeffrey Epstein victims seeking engagement with the DOJ. This visual is expected to become more damaging as further details of the Epstein case emerge.
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Karen Newton, a 65-year-old British tourist, was detained for six weeks in a US immigration detention center despite holding a valid visa. Her ordeal began when she and her husband, whose visa had expired, were turned back at the Canadian border. She was shackled, held in a cell, and later told that ICE agents may receive bonuses for detentions, fueling her belief that innocent travelers are being targeted. Released after international media attention and facing significant personal and financial repercussions, Newton now warns others against traveling to the US under current policies.
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The retiring senator’s obstruction of the SAVE Act has sparked criticism from colleagues. Representative Tim Burchett has alleged that the senator’s actions stem from personal animosity towards Trump and questioned his cognitive abilities, drawing parallels to concerns previously raised about President Biden’s mental acuity in his final years. Burchett further suggested that diminishing mental capacity among aging members of Congress leads to increased reliance on staff for legislative operations, citing Representative Kay Granger’s past absence and subsequent residency in an assisted living facility as an example.
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The reaction of the Trump-backing right wing to the Epstein files reveals a profound moral collapse, characterized by the abandonment of principles for political expediency. While previously vocal about pedophilia and child trafficking, particularly concerning their political opponents, the right’s focus has shifted dramatically. Faced with revelations potentially implicating Donald Trump, a significant portion of Republicans have indicated a decreased concern for the issue, demonstrating a willingness to overlook serious allegations for the sake of party loyalty. This selective moral outrage underscores a core tenet of the movement: that wrongdoing is acceptable for those within their “in-group,” especially when it serves to advance their agenda or punish perceived enemies.
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Campos-Duffy expressed skepticism regarding the justification for military intervention in Iran, noting that many share her view. She questioned the direct benefit to Iranian protesters and whether such action would truly aid their cause against the ruling regime. Furthermore, Campos-Duffy voiced concern about the potential risks of war for American military-aged individuals, believing the nation had previously sought to disengage from such conflicts.
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has determined that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The justices, in a 6-3 decision, found that the law, intended for national emergencies, does not grant the president the power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited scope. While this decision invalidates some of Trump’s tariffs, his ability to impose duties through other legal avenues remains unaffected. The ruling offers potential relief for businesses burdened by these tariffs and may pave the way for refund claims on unlawfully collected duties.
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Ben Palmer, a Nashville-based comedian, has garnered a significant online audience through his distinctive brand of meticulously crafted deadpan pranks. His act often involves strategically appearing on Court TV shows and engaging with pyramid-scheme callers, all in an effort to highlight and satirize the inherent absurdities present in American culture. Palmer’s unique approach allows him to uncover and expose the often-unseen ridiculousness embedded within everyday interactions and institutions.
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New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a legislative package aimed at restricting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within the state. One bill proposes to ban ICE agents who served between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029, from holding future public jobs in New Jersey, citing concerns over alleged civil rights violations and aggressive enforcement tactics. This measure, alongside proposals for a 50% tax on private detention facility gross receipts to fund an Immigrant Protection Fund and criminal penalties for blocking law enforcement access to crime scenes, seeks to protect residents and ensure accountability. These bills are a direct response to perceived escalating and intimidating ICE enforcement, including operations near borders, in unmarked vehicles, and at workplaces and schools.
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