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CNN pundits revel in metaphor of Trump's failures: 'Leaps out at you'

A CNN roundtable reveled in the perfect metaphor for Trump's corruption and failure to "drain the swamp."

CNN anchor Kasie Hunt provided an update on Trump's lavishly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has been coated with a green layer of algae since last week. Hunt echoed a description of the pool as "swampy."

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Expert warns 'manifestly unsuited' Kash Patel is compromising investigations

FBI Director Kash Patel is completely incapable of doing his job, former FBI agent Michael Feinberg told MS NOW's Nicolle Wallace on Tuesday — and it's gotten to the point that his incompetence is undermining the investigations being done by career agents.

This comes after reports that the U.S. Secret Service is enraged at Patel for disclosing details about a sealed investigation into an alleged plot to attack President Donald Trump's UFC event on the White House lawn.

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JD Vance just dismantled his 2028 prospects with 'The View' interview: analyst

Vice President JD Vance was under fire on Tuesday after entering the lion's den on "The View" — prompting a response from an analyst who referred to his leadership as overblown.

Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, told CNN's Kasie Hunt that although Vance could have political ambitions for 2028, he might end up in the running for president in a crowded race.

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Hidden taxpayer costs for Trump's pet project leave analyst aghast: 'Knock it down'

A new report that uncovered hidden taxpayer costs to build President Donald Trump's ballroom left one analyst aghast on Tuesday.

The Washington Post reported that internal estimates of the cost of Trump's ballroom have ballooned to more than $600 million, more than double the president's initial estimate. Trump had previously said the ballroom would cost roughly $300 million, and that the entire cost would be borne by private donations.

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'Pure cinema': Internet reacts as wobbly Trump leans on foreign leader at G7

President Donald Trump needed a helping hand from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to climb a single step at the G7 family photo.

The moment unfolded Tuesday at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France — and the White House's own Rapid Response account posted the clip, describing Trump gathering "with world leaders prior to the start of a cultural showcase and concert."

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Susan Collins says she has no regrets over Kavanaugh vote despite Roe reversal

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) was confronted by reporters on Tuesday about her role in confirming Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at the height of controversy over his allegations of sexual misconduct, with the hindsight of his role in overturning abortion rights for millions of women around the country — and she was unrepentant.

The reason, she explained, is that she also voted to confirm a number of justices who opposed that opinion.

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GOP leader confirms taxpayers on the hook for Trump's ballooning $600M ballroom

Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged on Tuesday that taxpayers will help foot the bill for President Donald Trump's $600 million White House ballroom.

Trump has promised since July 2025 that the project would cost taxpayers nothing. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that internal contractor documents tell a different story.

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'Hypocrite': JD Vance gets more than he bargained for in testy appearance on ‘The View’

The internet erupted on Tuesday after "The View" co-hosts put Vice President JD Vance in the hot seat and dropped tough questions.

Vance was pressed about the Trump administration's policies by Whoopi Goldberg and called out by Joy Behar over his responses while he tried to promote his new book: "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."

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Supercut catches Trump repeatedly nodding off after he says ‘I’m not a big sleeper’

President Donald Trump boasted at the Group of Seven on Tuesday that he's "not a big sleeper" — hours before a supercut surfaced of him nodding off at four White House events.

Trump made the comment in Evian-les-Bains, France, explaining why a dinner invitation at Versailles wouldn't conflict with his work schedule.

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Reporter corrects Trump prosecutor mid-press conference on crumbling cases

A federal prosecutor unveiled indictments against 15 Antifa-linked defendants in Minneapolis Tuesday — then got corrected by reporters who knew his own track record better than he did.

U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen for the District of Minnesota announced the indictment alongside Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Michael McCarthy. The defendants — members and associates of Direct Action Minnesota — face charges including conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, interstate stalking, and assault on a federal officer. Twelve were arrested Tuesday morning; two remain fugitives.

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Vance gets in fiery exchange with Whoopi Goldberg over race: 'I didn't say that!

Vice President JD Vance got in a heated conversation about race on Tuesday with Whoopi Goldberg, longtime co-host of "The View."

Vance appeared as a guest on the talk show to discuss his new book "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith." The co-hosts pressed him on multiple topics, including the Epstein files and the Trump administration's immigration policies and detainment of families. Goldberg turned the conversation to the administration's handling of racial discrimination.

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Data expert flags least popular Trump official with key bloc: 'He can't be this unpopular'

CNN's Harry Enten was surprised by the polling data for Vice President JD Vance, who's considered a frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.

The 41-year-old vice president has taken an active role in defending the nebulous agreement to end the war in Iran and has been promoting his forthcoming memoir, "Communion," and the network's chief data analyst told "CNN News Central" that prediction markets had soured on his chances.

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Conservative writer spots 'fury in the Republican base' as Trump makes enemy stronger

Despite Donald Trump’s proclamation that the Iran war is drawing to a close, columnist David French claimed that conservative anger aimed at the president with the president is not close to dissipating.

Appearing on MS NOW’s “Money Power Politics,” with host Stephanie Ruhle, the conservative New York Times columnist may no longer be able to placate critics in his own party.

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