Marjorie Taylor Greene has found herself at odds with the White House over her support of bipartisan legislation to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Greene reportedly received a warning from a Trump official that supporting the legislation would be viewed as a “very hostile act.” Despite the pressure, Greene, along with other Republican representatives, signed a discharge petition to force the release of the files. The expected vote on the petition, which currently has 216 votes, could happen soon as Democrats push for its release, while Trump has distanced himself from Epstein and dismissed the efforts as a “Democrat hoax.”
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David Letterman responded to Donald Trump’s recent attacks, particularly Trump’s comments about Letterman’s appearance. Letterman labeled Trump a “big tubby goofball” while discussing Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night television. Letterman critiqued Trump’s “lunatic behavior,” calling him a dictator and highlighting the “cowardice” he perceives in Trump’s attempts to influence late-night television. Letterman also emphasized Trump’s self-serving actions, asserting that Trump prioritizes his own interests above all else.
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FBI Director Kash Patel has contradicted former President Donald Trump’s claims that the FBI instigated the January 6 attack. Patel stated that FBI agents were deployed for crowd control after the riot was declared, a breach of protocol, but not an instigation of violence. This stance reopens scrutiny of the FBI’s role during the attack, with Patel accusing his predecessor, Christopher Wray, of misleading Congress. Despite independent reviews dismissing claims of orchestration, Patel’s comments and the ongoing investigations highlight the continued political battles over the January 6 events.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video promoting “medbeds,” a fictional technology often discussed within QAnon circles. The clip, styled as a fake Fox News report, features an AI-generated version of Trump claiming every American will receive a “MedBed card” for access to advanced hospitals. The concept of medbeds, which promise to cure all illnesses, is a conspiracy theory that has gained traction within far-right groups. Trump’s post, part of a larger social media spree, is another instance of the former president interacting with outlandish conspiracy theories.
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A recent Quinnipiac University poll revealed that 10% of Republicans disapprove of former President Donald Trump, marking a first for his disapproval among GOP voters. While the majority of Republicans (86%) still approve of his performance, the disapproval trend is slightly increasing. This shift in approval ratings could complicate Republican efforts in the upcoming midterm elections. Furthermore, overall approval ratings remain low, with other polls like YouGov/Economist and Echelon Insights showing similar levels of disapproval, and a Reuters/Ipsos survey indicating a three-point drop since the last poll.
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President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social promoting the “MedBed” conspiracy, which posits the existence of technology capable of curing diseases and reversing aging. The video, made to look like a Fox News segment, features the president announcing the launch of “MedBed hospitals.” The MedBed conspiracy, popular in far-right circles, claims the technology is being withheld from the public. A website selling “MedBed Cards” was found, promising benefits unrelated to the technology described in the video for $447.
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RJ May, a former South Carolina state lawmaker, has agreed to plead guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material, after allegedly exchanging over 200 explicit files. May resigned from the South Carolina House of Representatives last month and faces up to 20 years in prison on each of five counts, along with sex offender registration and a potential $250,000 fine. The former lawmaker was using the screen name “joebidennnn69” and was also acting as his own attorney. May has been in custody since June after being arrested while serving his third term in the South Carolina House.
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Following Donald Trump’s description of Portland, Oregon as “war ravaged,” residents have mocked the characterization by sharing peaceful images of the city online. The response came after Trump’s directive to send troops to protect Portland, which was met with disapproval from local officials like Mayor Keith Wilson and Governor Tina Kotek. These officials, along with other political figures, rejected the need for federal intervention, while some users responded by posting images of the January 6 Capitol riots, contrasting them with the situation in Portland. The online trend served as a direct counterpoint to Trump’s claims and highlighted the residents’ perspective on the city’s condition.
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In a recent Fox News appearance, Donald Trump made controversial statements regarding political violence. He falsely accused the left of instigating much of the nation’s political violence while seemingly excusing right-wing extremism. Trump further stated that the right is “tougher” than the left, warning the left against provoking the right, implying the potential for violent repercussions. Political scientists and news outlets like Axios have since reacted to these statements, describing Trump’s words as threatening and as potentially inflaming already tense political climates.
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