During a Valdai Club meeting, Vladimir Putin responded to Donald Trump’s “paper tiger” assessment of Russia by suggesting Trump “go and deal with it.” Putin asserted Russia’s confidence in its military capabilities, highlighting its current conflict with NATO-backed forces in Ukraine. Putin’s remarks followed Trump’s statement on Truth Social, where the former US president questioned Russia’s strength after meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
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A bronze statue titled “Best Friends Forever,” depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, resurfaced on the National Mall. The statue, which shows the figures holding hands, was originally installed last week and removed before its reappearance. The National Park Service and the White House have not commented on the installation due to the government shutdown. The statue’s appearance follows controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s handling of Epstein-related documents, and Trump’s prior relationship with Epstein.
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The survey revealed that 47% of respondents held Republicans primarily responsible for the government shutdown, while 30% blamed Democrats. In the open-ended responses, those faulting Republicans cited their control of government and inability to negotiate, while those blaming Democrats pointed to perceived unreasonable funding requests. Partisan divides were stark, with the majority of Republicans blaming Democrats and the vast majority of Democrats blaming Republicans.
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Robert Morris, the former senior pastor of Gateway Church and a member of Donald Trump’s Evangelical Advisory Board, pleaded guilty to five felony counts of child sexual abuse. These charges stemmed from abuse that began in 1982 and continued for several years, perpetrated while Morris was a traveling evangelist. Morris received a 10-year suspended sentence, which included six months in jail, and will be required to register as a sex offender. This case is significant, sparking dialogue regarding abuse within religious organizations and the justice faced by survivors.
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Google’s AI Overview tool appears to be selectively providing information on cognitive decline queries related to former President Joe Biden, while not offering responses for similar queries about President Donald Trump. When searching for information regarding Trump’s cognitive abilities, the AI tool displayed a message stating that no overview was available, whereas a summary was generated for Biden. A Google spokesperson explained that the tool’s responses are not always consistent and depend on the query. This comes after Google’s CEO praised Trump’s AI initiatives at a White House dinner and following YouTube, which is owned by Google, agreeing to a settlement with Trump.
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World leaders were caught on camera openly mocking Donald Trump for his repeated misstatements and claims of brokering peace deals. During a summit, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and French President Emmanuel Macron joked about Trump’s consistent confusion of Armenia with Albania, a gaffe he has made while boasting of resolving conflicts. Trump has often taken credit for settling conflicts, even citing peace deals between countries that have never been at war, such as Armenia and Cambodia. These incidents have added to the criticism surrounding Trump’s age and accuracy in public statements.
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Trump embraces Project 2025 after denying it during 2024 campaign. Okay, so here we are. The inevitable has happened. Trump, the man famous for his “truthful” pronouncements, has done exactly what many predicted – embraced Project 2025 after spending the 2024 campaign season denying any knowledge or affiliation with it. It’s a classic case of “told you so,” a phrase that resonates with a sense of weary familiarity in this political climate. Frankly, it’s a bit disappointing that it even needs to be said, but here we are.
Trump embraces Project 2025 after denying it during 2024 campaign, and the sheer audacity of it all is, well, rather typical of his playbook.… Continue reading
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has recently called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked to remove President Trump from office following the President’s statements about using the military in American cities. Pritzker criticized Trump’s remarks, suggesting they indicate cognitive decline and are reminiscent of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s tactics. This sentiment was echoed by other Trump critics like Representative Eric Swalwell and a defense official. This call for the 25th Amendment follows concerns about Trump’s mental state, fueled by his behavior and actions, including promoting misinformation and appearing to misunderstand events. The 25th Amendment allows for the removal of a president deemed unable to fulfill their duties.
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During recent public appearances, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly confused Armenia and Albania when discussing his efforts to resolve the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Trump has claimed to have brokered peace deals, including one at the White House in August between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and asserted he has ended multiple wars, though these claims have been fact-checked as false. Despite these inaccuracies, Trump continues to highlight these supposed diplomatic victories while campaigning. This includes incorrectly naming the countries involved in these deals.
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A viral clip shows Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean expressing to House Speaker Mike Johnson that President Trump’s address to military leaders indicated he was “unhinged.” Dean’s statement prompted Johnson to acknowledge the comment but also said similar sentiment could be said about the opposing side. The congresswoman cited the speech’s rambling nature as evidence, while a White House spokesperson responded by calling the comment a “bizarre, unhinged rant.” This exchange comes after Dean previously urged Johnson to challenge Trump regarding an AI-generated video she deemed “racist,” further highlighting tensions surrounding Trump’s rhetoric.
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