In a recent article discussing U.S. relations, Time Magazine mistakenly attributed a fabricated quote to U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. The quote, which threatened tariffs and military action, originated from the Canadian satirical website The Beaverton, known for parody content. After being contacted by CBC News, Time issued a correction acknowledging the error and retracting the fabricated statement. The Beaverton’s editor clarified that the quote was intended as satire, based on Hoekstra’s critical remarks about Canadian sentiment toward the U.S.
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Congressman Dan Goldman proposed renaming the Republican BOWOW Act to the “Kristi Noem Canine Protection Act” in response to the bill’s focus on deporting noncitizens who harm police animals. This amendment highlights the hypocrisy of the bill, given that it does not address the actions of government officials, like South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who admitted to killing her own dog. The original bill, H.R. 4638, intends to make noncitizens deportable for harming police animals, yet it seemingly overlooks instances of canine violence perpetrated by those in positions of power. The amendment aims to draw attention to this discrepancy, suggesting the bill is more about political messaging than animal welfare.
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In the wake of a tough night for Republicans, California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the passage of Proposition 50, which allows Democrats to control congressional redistricting. This victory could lead to a gain of up to five House seats for the Democrats. Newsom’s office responded with a series of AI-generated memes depicting Trump in unflattering situations, along with provocative captions. Newsom also posted a WWE-style video and trolled Trump’s account, solidifying his victory lap after the Democrats already had a successful night.
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Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani humorously responded to Donald Trump’s perceived endorsement of Andrew Cuomo, highlighting a graphic that featured Trump and Cuomo together. This response came after Trump, in a “60 Minutes” interview, indicated he would prefer Cuomo over Mamdani, a democratic socialist, due to the candidate being seen as a “communist”. A Cuomo spokesperson accused Mamdani of lying, while recent polls show Mamdani with a significant lead over Cuomo.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump criticized Seth Meyers of NBC’s “Late Night,” calling him the “least talented person” in television history. This reaction follows Meyers’ “A Closer Look” segment, where he satirized a speech Trump gave to Navy troops and commented on Trump’s sensitivity to criticism. Trump accused Meyers of being “anti-Trump,” further suggesting such views may be illegal, and questioned NBC’s investment in him. This is not the first time Trump has targeted Meyers, as he previously attacked him in January and August.
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Following peaceful protests, former President Trump released an AI-generated video depicting himself as a king, attacking detractors with excrement, a move widely perceived as mocking dissent. Despite the offensive imagery, House Speaker Johnson defended the video as satirical, using it to falsely accuse protestors of hatred and violence. Other Republican figures, like Rep. Chip Roy, further escalated the rhetoric, labeling critics as enemies and invoking religious justifications. This response, along with similar reactions from Vice President Vance and White House staff, encapsulates what has been described as a disturbing and bizarre form of official communication.
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Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump’s use of social media, specifically a video depicting the bombing of “No Kings” protesters with excrement, claiming it was satire and not a call for violence. Johnson accused the protesters of attempting to incite violence, highlighting their signs with messages like “86 47” and images of Trump hanging from a noose. Republicans labeled the “No Kings” rallies as “Hate America” events and suggested they would be violent. Despite the rallies being peaceful, Johnson criticized the protesters, stating they were trying to incite violence against the president, who has faced previous assassination attempts.
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Speaker Mike Johnson faced backlash for defending former President Donald Trump’s use of an AI-generated video depicting him dropping sewage on protesters. Johnson characterized the video as satirical, a method Trump uses effectively on social media to make a point. Critics quickly refuted this interpretation, arguing the video was not satire but debasement, and questioned the point Trump was attempting to convey. Democrats and other commentators, like Rep. Sean Casten, criticized Johnson’s defense of Trump’s actions, calling it juvenile and questionable.
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The “Trump-Epstein friendship statue” was back on display on the National Mall Thursday, after being removed a week prior by the U.S. Park Police and the National Park Service. The group “Secret Handshake,” responsible for the installation, said the statue was broken when removed and had to be repaired. Though the group had secured a new permit, they were allegedly blocked by the Deputy Director of the National Park Service, but it was ultimately put back up. The National Park Service has been contacted for comment.
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