President Trump has publicly criticized Olympic skier Hunter Hess, calling him “a real loser” after Hess expressed “mixed emotions” about representing the United States due to current events. Trump stated that if Hess doesn’t fully support the country, he should not have tried out for the team and that it is difficult to root for such an athlete. This criticism aligns with a broader backlash from Trump’s base against athletes speaking about political issues, with other conservative figures also voicing their disapproval and suggesting Hess should consider competing for another country. Similar sentiments have been directed towards figure skater Amber Glenn for her political stances.
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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie finds himself at odds with Donald Trump and his allies due to his co-sponsorship of a bill demanding the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s Department of Justice files. Despite voting with the president 91% of the time, Massie’s dissent on foreign policy and the Epstein controversy has led Trump to encourage support for his primary opponent. Massie views this as an attempt by Trump to make an example of him and ensure complete compliance from his colleagues. Additionally, Massie has publicly condemned a racist video shared by Trump on Truth Social, calling for an apology and suggesting limits on presidential rhetoric.
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A medical professor and psychiatrist has voiced concerns regarding Donald Trump’s rapid mental decline, noting a noticeable acceleration in deterioration that is observable almost week over week. This expert points to observable changes in language, memory, behavior, and psychomotor performance as key indicators of decline, citing Trump’s increasing difficulty in completing sentences, his physical unsteadiness, and the tangential nature of his speech. Furthermore, the professor suggests that Trump exhibits signs of confabulation and increased aggression, which are consistent with frontotemporal dementia, and believes that the demands of his high-pressure role may be exacerbating these cognitive issues.
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Democrat Chastity Verret Martinez secured victory in the special election for Louisiana House District 60, decisively defeating Republican challenger Brad Daigle. This win is notable as the district, which includes parts of Assumption and Iberville Parishes, has recently leaned Republican in federal elections, with Donald Trump carrying the district in 2024. Martinez, an Iberville Parish Council member, campaigned on platforms of affordable insurance, infrastructure improvements, expanded healthcare access, and support for education and working families, leveraging her record as a community advocate. Her win means no runoff is necessary, as she achieved a majority of the votes.
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Despite persistent cold temperatures following a significant snowfall, some political critics and media outlets have attributed the slow melting of snow and subsequent road conditions to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. These criticisms, notably amplified by the New York Post and social media personalities, argue that Mamdani has mismanaged the city’s response to the winter storm. However, official reports indicate that January, Mamdani’s first month in office, saw record low crime figures, and the Mayor’s office has stated that 2,500 sanitation workers are engaged in round-the-clock efforts to clear the city. The persistent cold and ice formation, rather than a failure of management, have been cited as primary reasons for the ongoing snow accumulation and the challenges in clearing it.
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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota were reportedly halted from initiating a routine civil rights investigation into a fatal shooting by an ICE agent after senior Trump administration officials intervened. These officials allegedly expressed concern that the investigation would contradict President Trump’s public narrative, leading to an order for agents to stand down and explore alternative legal theories. This interference sparked an internal revolt, resulting in the resignation of at least six federal prosecutors who deemed the actions politically motivated and legally questionable. The subsequent exodus has strained the office’s capacity to handle an increase in cases related to immigration enforcement and use-of-force incidents, raising concerns about public trust and the integrity of law enforcement investigations.
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Actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt joined parents on Capitol Hill to advocate for the repeal of Section 230, a law that shields tech companies from liability for user-generated content. Gordon-Levitt argued that this legal protection allows “amoral companies” to prioritize profits over public safety, citing the tragic stories of children lost to online abuse, including sextortion and cyberbullying. He expressed his fervent hope for bipartisan support to dismantle this decades-old shield, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and change to prevent further harm to children.
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Alnur Mussayev, former head of Kazakhstan’s security services, claims both Russia and Kazakhstan possess kompromat on US President Donald Trump. This compromising material, purportedly film footage from Trump’s 2013 stay at Moscow’s Ritz-Carlton, was allegedly obtained by Kazakhstan through a Kazakh oligarch linked to the hotel. Kazakhstan reportedly attempted to use this kompromat to influence US-Kazakh relations in 2017, a move that Mussayev believes backfired and contributed to the downfall of former Kazakh security chief Karim Massimov, who he states was blamed for utilizing material Putin considered his own. Mussayev previously alleged that Trump was recruited by the KGB in 1987 under the pseudonym “Krasnov.”
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Despite a successful box office debut for Amazon’s documentary “Melania,” a military watchdog group claims U.S. service members were pressured to attend screenings. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation reported instances of commanders designating the film as a “Unit Activity Event,” which carries penalties for non-attendance. Military members reportedly felt compelled to see the movie due to the power dynamics within their units, fearing repercussions for not participating. A Department of Defense official, however, described the film as “fantastic” without confirming any official mandate.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a significant victory in Japan’s snap election, with exit polls indicating her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner Ishin will win a substantial majority in the lower house. This unexpected triumph, attributed in part to her charismatic appeal and a surge in support from young voters, allows her to pursue an agenda focused on increasing Japan’s defense capabilities and global influence. The election results signal a continuation of the LDP’s long-standing leadership in Japan, despite past scandals, and a bold stance on regional security that has already drawn strong reactions from China.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Kash Patel Ordered ICE Killing Investigation Halted
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota were reportedly halted from initiating a routine civil rights investigation into a fatal shooting by an ICE agent after senior Trump administration officials intervened. These officials allegedly expressed concern that the investigation would contradict President Trump’s public narrative, leading to an order for agents to stand down and explore alternative legal theories. This interference sparked an internal revolt, resulting in the resignation of at least six federal prosecutors who deemed the actions politically motivated and legally questionable. The subsequent exodus has strained the office’s capacity to handle an increase in cases related to immigration enforcement and use-of-force incidents, raising concerns about public trust and the integrity of law enforcement investigations.
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