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Trump Weighs In On Reported Secret Offer From King Charles For US To Join Commonwealth
Nearly 250 years after America declared independence from Great Britain, King Charles III reportedly is planning to issue an invitation for the United States to join the Commonwealth of Nations. The King is reportedly preparing to extend the offer of “associate membership” in the voluntary association of 56 nations, who are connected through their use of the English language and historical-cultural ties, with most having been British colonies. President Donald Trump may be ready to sign. "I Love King Charles," Trump wrote on social media platform Truth Social on Friday, March 21. Sounds go…
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Hundreds Of Social Security Numbers, Private Info Leaked In JFK Files
In a significant breach of privacy, newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination files revealed the Social Security numbers and other personal information of more than 400 former congressional staffers and individuals. The Trump administration released to the public on Tuesday night, March 18 around 60,000 pages of the government's classified files on the Nov. 22, 1963 assassination during a motorcade in Dallas. The release stems from an executive order signed by Trump on the first day of his second term in office related to the assassinations of Kennedy, his brother and preside…
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Trump Signs Executive Order To Dismantle Education Department
President Trump has signed an executive order that could lead to the dissolution of the Education Department. The order, signed late Thursday afternoon, March 20, cannot alone lead to the closure of the department since Congressional approval of the move is required. The directive tasks Education Secretary Linda McMahon with initiating the necessary steps to close the department, asserting that federal control over learning has faltered. “The department’s useful functions will be preserved, fully preserved,” Trump said during a signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House on …
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Pirate's Booty Founder Declares Himself Mayor Of Small Long Island Village, Loses To Incumbent
Robert Ehrlich walked into Sea Cliff Village Hall like he owned the place, falsely declaring himself mayor and trying to fire the entire staff, officials said. Days later, the Pirate's Booty founder lost the Sea Cliff, NY election to incumbent Elena Villafane. The bizarre stunt unfolded at 9:44 a.m. on Monday, March 10, when Ehrlich and three associates—Jeff Knox, Arthur Liebold, and an unidentified man—marched into Village Hall and announced that he was now in charge, according to a statement from the Village of Sea Cliff (which is just under 2 square miles). Pirate’s Booty founder Rob…
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60,000 JFK Assassination Classified Files Released By Trump
The Trump administration has just released to the public thousands of pages of the government's classified files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy over 61 years ago. The release on Tuesday night, March 18 comes after Trump signed a Day 1 executive order aimed at fully releasing government documents related to the assassinations of Kennedy, his brother and presidential candidate, New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. The documents are not expected to change the long-held findings that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating Kenn…
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Elon Musk’s Role In Dismantling Federal Agency Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Rules
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution in "multiple ways" in their efforts to permanently dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a federal judge has just ruled. By doing so, DOGE deprived Congress of its authority over the agency’s dissolution, Judge Theodore D. Chuang of the US District Court for the District of Maryland said. The landmark ruling on Tuesday, March 18, marks a significant moment, as it appears to be the first time a judge has directly intervened against Mu…
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Trump Moves To Void Biden Pardons, Claiming Autopen Use
President Donald Trump announced he is nullifying last-minute pardons issued by former President Joe Biden, arguing they were executed using autopen technology rather than a personal signature. In a post on the social media Truth Social platform early Monday, March 17, Trump declared: "The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen." He further claimed that Biden was unaware of the pardons, adding: "More importantl…
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Senate Joins House In Voting To Avert Government Shutdown
With just hours to spare before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a stopgap bill to fund the government through the fall, avoiding a shutdown. The Senate approved the measure early Friday evening, March 14, sending it to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. The bill will keep the government funded through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The vote followed a tense week of negotiations, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and nine other Democrats crossing party lines in a key procedural vote to advance the legislation. The move came despite mounting pressure from within his own…
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Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity'
Actress and New York native Rosie O’Donnell has packed her bags and left the country. In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, March 11, the 62-year-old comedian revealed that she officially moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, in January on the heels of President Donald Trump's re-election. In the nearly nine-minute clip, O’Donnell said she never imagined leaving the United States but ultimately felt it was the right decision for her and her daughter. “It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say,” she said of her new life in Dublin. “The people are so loving and so kind, so welc…
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Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order
In a striking shift in policy, President Trump is poised to issue an executive order on Thursday, March 6, that could lead to the dissolution of the Education Department. According to sources familiar with the matter, this directive will task Education Secretary Linda McMahon with initiating the necessary steps to close the department, asserting that federal control over learning has faltered. The draft order, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, articulates a resolute stance: “The experiment of controlling American education through Federal programs and dollars — and the unacco…
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Stocks Plummet After Trump Says Tariffs On Canada, Mexico Will Start, Igniting Trade War Fears
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect in less than a day, sending the stock market tumbling amid fears of a trade war. Trump said on Monday afternoon, March 3, that the US will impose 25 percent rates on imports from the two neighboring nations and the United States’ primary trading partners, effectively quashing any last-minute hopes for a negotiated agreement. “There’s no room left for Mexico or for Canada” to negotiate to prevent the tariffs from taking effect on Tuesday, March 4, Trump said at the White House, adding, “They’re all set.” The…
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Vance's Vermont Ski Trip Goes Downhill As Pro-Ukraine Protesters Rally At Resort
Vice President JD Vance's Vermont vacation took an unexpected turn when pro-Ukrainian protesters met him at the slopes. Fresh off his contentious confrontation with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, Vance took a family ski trip up north to Suarbush Resort in Warren. Meanwhile, in Vermont, hundreds of protesters gathered sporting pro-Ukraine signs on Saturday, March 1 and shouting at him on his way to his resort. According to the New York Post, the Vance family was moved to a new location after being accosted by the protesters. Fox News described the …
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JD Vance Accuses Zelenskyy Of 'Campaigning For The Opposition' In Fiery Oval Office Clash
In a dramatic Oval Office confrontation on February 28, 2025, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of disrespecting the United States. The tension escalated when Vance referenced Zelenskyy's September 2024 visit to Pennsylvania, suggesting it was a politically charged move that undermined U.S. support for Ukraine. Contentious Meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting, intended to discuss ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia, quickly turned confrontational. President Trump and Vice Presiden…
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Trump Executive Order Will Make English Official Language Of US
President Trump is set to sign an executive order declaring English the official language of the US, White House officials confirm. Despite nearly 250 years of history, the US has never declared an official language at the federal level. A multitude of languages are spoken across the country, reflecting its rich immigrant heritage. The order will roll back a mandate from former President Bill Clinton requiring federal agencies and grant recipients to provide language assistance for non-English speakers. However, agencies may still offer services in other languages, per a White…
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Hostile Oval Office Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match Between Ukraine President, Trump, Vance
In an unprecedented and explosive televised confrontation, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance loudly berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the Oval Office which resulted in the cancellation of a planned agreement between the two nations. The exchange early Friday afternoon, Feb. 28 marked a dramatic departure from traditional diplomatic decorum between the United States and foreign leaders. During the heated exchange, Trump and Vance criticized Zelenskyy for what they perceived as a lack of gratitude for US support in Ukraine’s three-year-old war with…
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Trump Strikes Deal With Ukraine For Rare Earth Minerals
The Trump Administration has successfully negotiated an agreement with Ukraine regarding the development of the nation’s rare earth mineral resources. The move is anticipated to strengthen diplomatic ties and pave the way for a long-term US security commitment amid Ukraine’s ongoing, three-year-old war with Russia. It's also seen as a form of reimbursement for the hundreds of billions of dollars of assistance and weapons the United States has provided to Ukraine. This significant development was initially reported by Ukrainska Pravda and the Financial Times late Tuesday afternoo…
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Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services'
A mass resignation has struck the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), overseen by billionaire Elon Musk. “We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services," the group of 21 employees said in a letter addressed to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to the Wall Street Journal. The workers reportedly includes product managers, engineers, and data scientists. The development comes amid a wave of legal challenges aimed at halting or …
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Right-Wing Podcaster Dan Bongino Named FBI Deputy Director
Popular right-wing podcaster - and staunch Trump supporter - Dan Bongino has been named as the FBI deputy director in a surprise move. The former Secret Service agent who went on to become an instructor in Maryland, earned a master's degree from Queens College and an MBA at Penn State University. He will serve under recently appointed FBI Director Kash Patel, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency's dozens of field offices. "Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY…
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Longtime Bergen County Mayor Dies: 'A Good Neighbor'
Longtime Cresskill Mayor Benedict Romeo died over the weekend after 26 years in office. Romeo, 77, died on Saturday, Feb. 22, Bergenfield Mayor Emeritus Norman Schmelz said. "I was able to work with him during my six years as mayor," Schmelz said. "He was a good neighbor." Romeo, a Republican, had been serving as mayor since 1999 and his term was set to end in December 2027. According to the New Jersey Globe, a special primary and general election will be held to fill Romeo's position. Three names will be submitted by the borough's Republican Party to serve as …
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Trump Fires Nation's Senior Military Officer
President Donald Trump announced on social media that he has just fired the nation's senior military officer and named a successor. General Charles Q. Brown Jr., age 62, made history as only the second African American to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump appointed retired three-star general John D. Caine to fill Brown's position as he seeks to reshape military leadership. “Today, I am honored to announce my nomination of Lieutenant General Dan ‘Razin’ Caine as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Friday evening, Feb…
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New Poll Shows Approval Drop In Trump's Handling Of Economy
As economic uncertainty looms, a new poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has slipped, with growing numbers of Americans expressing concern over the nation's financial direction. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which surveyed 4,145 US adults nationwide over a six-day period ending Tuesday, found Trump's overall approval rating at 44 percent, down from 45 percent in a poll conducted Friday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 26. His disapproval rating climbed to 51 percent, a notable increase from 41 percent in polling taken just after he returned to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20 to T…
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Senate Confirms Kash Patel, Staunch Trump Loyalist, As FBI Director
New York native Kash Patel will lead the world’s most powerful law enforcement agency. The US Senate confirmed Patel, 44, as FBI director by a vote of 51-49 on Thursday, Feb. 20, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) breaking rank to join every Democrat in opposing the move. Patel, a Long Island native from Garden City, rose to national prominence as a fierce loyalist to President Donald Trump while spreading “deep state” conspiracy theories and defending many of the rioters charged for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. He previou…
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Rebate Checks For Americans? Musk, Trump Tease Possible Plan
President Donald Trump is floating the idea of a potential $5,000 rebate for American households, following a suggestion from billionaire Elon Musk that taxpayers should benefit from cost-cutting measures at the federal level. Trump’s remarks came Wednesday, Feb. 19 Miami Beach, Florida, after Musk posted on X that he would “check with the President” about a proposal to distribute tax refund checks funded by savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The idea was originally suggested by James Fishback, CEO of Azoria Investment, who referred to it as a “DOGE Dividend.…
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Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes
The Trump administration has fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including safety engineers and technicians, despite four fatal aviation accidents since Inauguration Day—a move some warn could compromise air travel safety. On Friday, Feb. 14, several hundred FAA workers received termination notices, as reported by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union. “We are troubled and disappointed by the administration’s decision to fire FAA probationary employees PASS represents without cause nor based on performance or conduct,” said PASS natio…
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Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers
For most Americans, the 2024 presidential election just wrapped up, but for bookmakers, the 2028 race is already heating up. While political insiders might say it’s too soon to speculate, oddsmakers are busy crunching numbers — and their latest predictions suggest a competitive field with some familiar names. According to Star Sports, Vice President JD Vance currently leads the betting market with 11/4 odds (26.7 percent), making him the early Republican favorite. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr.’s odds of winning the presidency in 2028 have improved significantly in recent months. Once c…
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White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics. The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist: "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you." Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…
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Poll Shows Shift In Trump's Popularity, Especially Among This Group Of Americans
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have taken a noticeable dip, according to a new —and one demographic shift stands out. The poll, conducted from Sunday, Feb. 9 to Tuesday, Feb. 11 by Economist/YouGov, found that more Americans now disapprove of Trump (48 percent) than approve (46 percent), marking a reversal from previous weeks. His personal favorability has also declined, with 52 percent of respondents viewing him unfavorably, compared to 46 percent who see him favorably. Biggest Decline Among Younger Adults The most striking shift in Trump’s standing comes from younger ad…
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Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher's Return From Russia, US Envoy Says
One day after Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel returned home from Russian imprisonment, another American hostage is expected to be freed, President Trump’s special envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler, told Fox News. The unnamed hostage is expected to be released on Wednesday, Feb. 12, Boehler, an Albany native and UPenn graduate, said during an interview with Sean Hannity on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11. “It’s another in a stream of hostages. It’ll be unilateral as well. And I can’t release [the person’s name] until the person’s released, obviously it could endanger the hostage release and that I c…
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American Teacher Marc Fogel Returns Home After Release From Russian Prison
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania teacher detained in Russia since 2021, is back in the United States following a negotiated exchange facilitated by President Donald J. Trump and his administration, officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Fogel, who had been serving a 14-year sentence for possessing medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain, was freed after diplomatic efforts led by Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. His return follows years of advocacy from his family and lawmakers across the political spectrum. Fogel, Family Express Gratitude In his first public remarks since return…
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American Teacher Marc Fogel Freed From Russia In Prisoner Exchange
A Pennsylvania teacher is finally free after years in a Russian prison, following a high-stakes diplomatic deal brokered at the highest levels of the U.S. government. Marc Fogel, who had been detained in Russia since 2021, is back on American soil after President Donald J. Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff orchestrated a negotiated exchange. Fogel, a former teacher at the Anglo-American School in Moscow, was serving a 14-year sentence for possessing medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain. Witkoff left Russian airspace with Fogel earlier on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, as part of…
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Trump Wants US Treasury To Stop Making Pennies: Here's Why
President Donald Trump is calling for an end to the production of pennies, arguing that the cost of minting them far exceeds their actual value. As he departed the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday night, Trump took to Truth Social to announce his directive to halt penny production, calling it a "wasteful" government expense. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents," Trump wrote. "Let's rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it's a penny at a time." The financial burden of the penny has long been debated. Acco…
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