President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, awarding Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, KISS, Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford. During the event, Trump remarked on the persistence of the honorees, while also taking jabs at some audience members. Trump, who appointed himself chairman of the Kennedy Center, has revamped the organization, replacing board members and expressing a desire to align it with his vision, going so far as to announce over $100 million raised in a month. This year’s honorees were selected by Trump, and a bill was proposed to rename the Kennedy Center after him and the Opera House after Melania Trump, which has sparked some controversy.
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Following Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent interview on 60 Minutes, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his disapproval. Trump referred to Greene as a “very dumb person” and criticized her statements during the interview, where she made claims against him and other Republican lawmakers. He also attacked the CBS News program 60 Minutes, and its parent company, Paramount, for airing the interview. Trump concluded by demanding an apology from Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes.
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Alina Habba, former personal lawyer to President Trump, resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey after an appeals court ruled her appointment unlawful due to the Trump administration’s procedural violations. Despite her departure, Habba stated the decision was not a surrender and the Justice Department would seek further review of the ruling. The court found that the administration used improper maneuvers to install Habba without Senate approval, a process that has also affected other US attorney appointments. Trump has criticized the “blue slip” process, which requires home-state senator approval, and other judges across the country have come to similar rulings.
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President Zelenskyy responded to criticism regarding the unread “peace plan” by stating that disagreements persist among the involved parties. Specifically, sensitive issues like security guarantees for Ukraine and the control of eastern regions require further discussion. Negotiations have not yet produced a unified vision for Donbas, and Ukraine is advocating for a separate security-guarantee agreement with its Western allies. Zelenskyy’s comments followed remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Russia supported the plan while Zelenskyy had not reviewed it.
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The article suggests that despite repeated warnings, European leaders have been slow to react to Russia’s aggression, even after events such as the Salisbury poisoning. It argues that the United States, under its current administration, is now actively working to undermine European democracies. The author presents a new US National Security Strategy as evidence, detailing its disturbing alignment with far-right ideologies and its strategic stability with Russia. Therefore, the article concludes by urging European leaders to recognize the end of the transatlantic alliance and to take decisive action to defend the continent’s future by ramping up military spending, confronting internal issues, and supporting Ukraine.
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The maker of the ICEBlock app, Joshua Aaron, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, alleging violations of free speech after the app was removed from Apple’s app store. The lawsuit claims that then-Attorney General Pam Bondi used her influence to pressure Apple into removing the app, which tracked U.S. immigration agents, arguing it endangered law enforcement. Aaron argues that his app is protected by the First Amendment and that the government’s threats of criminal investigation against him are unlawful. The app, which had over 1 million users, was removed from Apple’s store in October after Bondi’s demands, with Apple citing that the app violated their policy by providing location information that could harm law enforcement.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a staunch supporter, has become a prominent critic of Donald Trump, accusing fellow Republicans of insincerely feigning loyalty. Speaking on CBS’s 60 Minutes, she claimed colleagues mocked Trump privately while publicly supporting him, particularly when his re-election prospects improved. Greene also stated that politicians were intimidated by Trump and feared his public condemnation. In response, Trump attacked Greene on Truth Social, calling her a traitor and criticizing her intelligence, while also denouncing the interview itself.
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A recent ProPublica investigation reveals that Donald Trump may have engaged in the same conduct he has condemned in his political adversaries. The investigation found that Trump signed mortgages for two Palm Beach properties weeks apart in 1993, claiming each as his principal residence, while simultaneously renting them out. Mortgage-law experts suggest that although not necessarily illegal, this contradicts the “fraudulent” behavior Trump has accused others of. A White House spokesperson responded by stating that there was no “defraudation” and that the media’s allegations are false.
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Alina Habba, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, resigned as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey after an appeals court ruled her appointment unlawful. Despite calling the court’s decision political, Habba stepped down “to protect the stability and integrity” of her office, vowing the administration would continue appealing the ruling. Habba, who lacked prior experience as a prosecutor, was appointed to the temporary role in March and was blocked from confirmation by New Jersey’s Democratic senators. Her duties will be divided among other lawyers while she remains with the Justice Department as a senior advisor to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who criticized the court’s actions.
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Former President Donald Trump has stated that AI will be stifled if companies are forced to navigate 50 different state-level regulatory frameworks. He plans to sign an executive order to establish a singular national standard for AI, arguing against the complexity of individual state approvals. A draft of this order could potentially authorize the Department of Justice to challenge states with what are considered to be “onerous” AI laws. This stance is likely to face opposition, especially from Republicans who typically advocate for states’ rights.
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Trump Slams *60 Minutes* After Greene Interview
Following Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent interview on 60 Minutes, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his disapproval. Trump referred to Greene as a “very dumb person” and criticized her statements during the interview, where she made claims against him and other Republican lawmakers. He also attacked the CBS News program 60 Minutes, and its parent company, Paramount, for airing the interview. Trump concluded by demanding an apology from Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes.
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