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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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Lawmaker gives Trump nominee tongue-lashing after he dodges key question: 'You're afraid!'

A Democratic lawmaker fired back at a Trump nominee after he refused to respond to questions during a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) had a direct response to Deputy White House budget director nominee Hal Duncan during his testimony before the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Jeff Merkley had asked a pointed question of Duncan, which the nominee tried to dodge.

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The View calls out JD Vance to his face in tense interview: 'That's not what he said!'

Vice President JD Vance spent Tuesday on The View trying to explain away President Donald Trump's controversial remarks — and co-host Joy Behar immediately shut him down.

Vance was on the show defending the administration's economic record days after Trump told reporters he loved the surging inflation, insisting it would fall once the war in Iran ended. Consumer prices had hit a three-year high in May.

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DC insider shoots down 'desperate' JD Vance's presidential dreams: 'No natural skills'

Longtime campaign adviser Mark McKinnon burst into laughter on Tuesday morning when the subject of Vice President JD Vance running for president came up.

McKinnon, who has worked with politicians on both sides of the aisle, was joined in his laughing by Jim Messina, once known as President Barack Obama’s “fixer.”

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Swing state GOP voter points to 'negative' Trump detail that 'would shock a lot of people'

A Georgia Republican voter who showed up early to cast his ballot in Tuesday’s primary admitted that Donald Trump’s endorsement caused him to skip voting in the governor’s race.

Reporting from Marietta, MS NOW’s Nnamdi Egwuonwu shared an interview with a self-identified Republican voter who gave his name as Bank W.

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Laughter as workers put peroxide in algae-filled Reflecting Pool': '0 scientists in admin'

Workers were spotted dumping hydrogen peroxide by the gallon into the Reflecting Pool days after President Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation turned it green.

CBS News journalist Bob Kovach was on the ground at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Tuesday morning. He posted a video of gallon jugs labeled "hydrogen peroxide" lined up at the water's edge, with workers kneeling beside them and pouring the chemical straight in. The pool, which Trump had painted "American flag blue" and refilled just 12 days ago, has since turned a mossy green.

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'Why even bother?' Trump stuns after casually folding on 'his main justification' for war

President Donald Trump stunned onlookers Tuesday after casually suggesting that the United States abandon a key demand he’s made throughout the duration of the U.S. war against Iran.

While attending the Group of Seven conference in France, Trump spoke with reporters about the freshly signed tentative peace deal his administration reached with Iran on Sunday, during which he spoke to his long-held goal of seizing Iran’s supply of enriched uranium.

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GOP candidate ridiculed for pushing literacy – in front of podium with spelling error

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), a gubernatorial candidate, was widely mocked Monday after a video clip of him preaching the importance of literacy went viral – for all the wrong reasons.

“Our kids have to be prepared to hit the ground running on day one, and being able to master reading is at the core of that,” Donalds said at a recent event after having unveiled his plan to improve childhood literacy.

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'Do you mind pausing?' CNN host shuts down MAGA guest smearing Gavin Newsom's wife

CNN's Audie Cornish cut off a MAGA guest for airing unverified allegations against Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California's governor.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that he and his wife were under federal investigation and accused President Donald Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department against his family for political reasons, and Penny Young Nance, president and CEO of Concerned Women for America, took delight in the news and suggested the California Democrat did, as well.

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Trump ridiculed after UFC announcer mistakes Melania for Ivanka: 'Birthday wish came true'

Jimmy Kimmel was not about to let a jaw-dropping flub from President Donald Trump's White House UFC event slide.

During the UFC Freedom 250 broadcast on the South Lawn, an announcer mistakenly referred to Melania Trump as "First Lady Ivanka," mixing up the president's wife with his daughter Ivanka Trump. The moment came after lightweight Justin Gaethje's victory, as the fighter introduced his mother, Carolina, to the president and first lady. The clip quickly ricocheted across social media.

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