Charlie Kirk shooting suspect doesn’t fit MAGA’s reckless political narrative | Opinion

In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s tragic shooting death, prominent Republicans, conservative influencers, and even former President Donald Trump rushed to frame the killing as an act of political violence committed by the left. Their public posts and statements, often shared with striking certainty and inflammatory language, turned the incident into a flashpoint in the … Read more

GOP Senator ‘Disgusted’ by Conservatives Declaring ‘War’ After Kirk Killed

Senator Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, expressed sharp disapproval of fellow conservatives who used the killing of Charlie Kirk to frame the nation’s political divisions as “war,” calling the rhetoric “cheap, disgusting, [and] awful” in comments to National Journal. Kirk, 31, was the co-founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, a conservative campus … Read more

$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials

The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid. The Trump administration oversaw the destruction of nearly $10 million worth of contraceptives intended for low-income countries, according to documents … Read more

Senate GOP blocks amendment to release Epstein files

Senate Republicans on Wednesday voted to table an amendment from Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer that would have compelled the release of government files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, dealing a setback to growing bipartisan calls for transparency. The amendment, tied to the National Defense Authorization Act, was blocked in a 51-49 vote. Republican Sens. … Read more

Republicans block Schumer’s push to force Epstein files vote after Democrat’s brazen breach of Senate protocol

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked an effort by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files, halting a dramatic procedural maneuver that had placed the contentious issue at the center of chamber debate. In a 51-49 vote, the Senate rejected Schumer’s proposal, with Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri … Read more

CNN Panelist Says Ghislaine Maxwell Lawyer Just ‘Admitted’ Secret Trump Deal Live on TV

An attorney representing convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell suggested on CNN that defendants who meet with government officials typically expect something in return, sparking controversy over her recent transfer to a lower-security prison. Appearing on CNN NewsNight Monday, defense attorney Arthur Aidala told host Abby Phillip that he did not know the specific details of … Read more

Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Flips With White Voters

President Donald Trump’s approval rating among white voters has reversed. According to an Economist/YouGov poll, the percentage of white voters who support Trump has increased by 8 percentage points after declining. This improvement in polling means that Trump’s approval rating among this demographic is now positive. Why does this matter? White people are a key … Read more

What the ‘is Trump dead?’ rumours reveal about our current moment

Speculation spreading across social media provided insight into online conspiracy theories, liberal fantasies, and the attention economy. AnalysisWhat do rumors of “Trump’s death” reveal about our current reality?David SmithIn WashingtonSpeculation circulating on social media has shed light on internet conspiracy theories, the delusions of progressives, and the attention economy. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 GMTShareThe … Read more