CNN staffers are reportedly in a state of panic as David Ellison, chief of Paramount Skydance and a figure who has reportedly cozied up to Donald Trump, emerges as the likely new owner of Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN. This follows Netflix’s withdrawal from a potential acquisition deal, clearing the path for Ellison’s bid. The potential takeover has drawn parallels to Bari Weiss’s previous steering of CBS News into a more Trump-friendly direction, a move that reportedly led veteran broadcaster Anderson Cooper to depart CBS to avoid working under her leadership. Trump himself has previously expressed his desire for CNN to be sold and fall under new ownership, and reports suggest Ellison has offered assurances of significant changes to the network.
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MAGA-aligned billionaires Larry and David Ellison have emerged victorious in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN. Paramount Skydance’s revised offer of $31 per share was deemed superior to Netflix’s, leading to the conglomerate’s board unanimously affirming the deal. Following the acquisition, CNN is expected to come under the leadership of Bari Weiss, and the Ellisons’ close ties to Donald Trump suggest potential shifts in the network’s direction.
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A recent poll shared by JT Ennis, a spokesman for State Rep. James Talarico, indicates Talarico holds a 4-point lead over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. This survey, conducted by Impact Research, shows Talarico at 47% support to Crockett’s 43%, a significant shift from a prior poll where Crockett led by 17 points. The poll also suggests Talarico has a substantial advantage in perceived electability among Democratic primary voters. However, this finding contrasts with another recent survey that placed Crockett ahead by over 10 points, while both candidates maintained positive favorability ratings.
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A federal judge has ruled that the IRS unlawfully disclosed confidential taxpayer information approximately 42,695 times to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This disclosure occurred as part of an agreement between the agencies to share information on immigrants for deportation purposes. The IRS provided ICE with taxpayer addresses, violating strict privacy laws designed to protect such data. The government is appealing this ruling, which is significant as it supports the claims made by a taxpayer rights organization.
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Representative Lauren Boebert’s decision to share a photograph during congressional proceedings, which was subsequently posted by podcaster Benny Johnson to X, generated widespread criticism across the political spectrum. This action temporarily halted the legislative session, drawing ire from Democrats, Republicans, and even some of Boebert’s own supporters. Many questioned the intent behind the stunt, with some MAGA followers expressing concern that it was intended to disrupt the proceedings, rather than achieve any constructive political goal.
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A photograph, seemingly depicting Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with Jeffrey Epstein on Little St. James island, has been discovered within a downloaded cache of the Epstein Files. This image, which appears to have been removed from the Department of Justice’s official database, was located by the website “jmail.” A DOJ official stated that the image was part of a batch flagged for nudity and is being re-uploaded with redactions, asserting that no files are being deleted. Lutnick has previously been shown to have misrepresented his contacts with Epstein, with released files indicating email exchanges occurring years after Epstein’s guilty plea, including arrangements for communication and meetings on Epstein’s island.
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The article details a judge’s strong rebuke of the government’s immigration enforcement practices, particularly regarding an “objectively appalling” underreported number of unauthorized detentions. The judge declared these continued actions “intentional misconduct” and vowed to stop them, warning the U.S. Attorney’s Office and DHS of potential sworn testimony hearings if further unauthorized arrests occur. This judicial approach, rarely used during the Trump administration, could force the government to either comply with court orders or publicly justify its deportation procedures to federal judges.
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New polling indicates a notable shift in voter acknowledgment, with approximately 6 percent of individuals who previously confirmed voting for Donald Trump now denying their ballot. This denial is more prevalent among those who disapprove of his performance, with a significant portion falsely claiming to have voted for Kamala Harris or neither candidate. This phenomenon, known as “recall bias,” highlights how voter sentiment can influence retrospective reporting of past choices, especially when dissatisfaction with a candidate’s actions in office grows.
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Hillary Clinton’s closed-door deposition regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation was temporarily suspended after a right-wing influencer published a photograph of her during the proceedings. The influencer claimed the photo was provided by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, who later defended the influencer’s actions, though she did not confirm providing the image. The pause allowed for an investigation into the source of the photo and potential violations of House rules, as the deposition is meant to be confidential until reviewed and released. Clinton herself has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and has called for a more serious inquiry.
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Shah Alam, a visually impaired and non-English speaking individual, was arrested after being found disoriented and using curtain rods as walking sticks. Following an alleged altercation with police, he was charged with multiple offenses, including assault and possession of a weapon. After a year in a holding center, a plea deal on trespassing and weapon charges allowed him to resolve a detainer and be released, though he was left at a cafe seven miles from his family’s home.
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IRS Broke Law Disclosing Taxpayer Data to ICE 42,695 Times Judge Rules
A federal judge has ruled that the IRS unlawfully disclosed confidential taxpayer information approximately 42,695 times to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This disclosure occurred as part of an agreement between the agencies to share information on immigrants for deportation purposes. The IRS provided ICE with taxpayer addresses, violating strict privacy laws designed to protect such data. The government is appealing this ruling, which is significant as it supports the claims made by a taxpayer rights organization.
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