Top Stories Daily Listen Now
RawStory

Video

Conservative ex-judge warns Americans face 'stark' choice in the age of Trump

A conservative former judge warned Americans that they're facing a stark and important choice right now.

In a July 4 appearance on MS NOW, ex-judge Michael Luttig said Trump is forcing Americans to decide what kind of country they want for the next 250 years. Trump "could not have presented the choice any more starkly," Luttig added.

Keep reading... Show less

Ivana Trump accused of helping feed Epstein's network in 'explosive' new allegations

A former beauty queen who says Donald Trump groped her at a 1993 pageant has leveled a new claim at the president's first wife, alleging Ivana Trump helped funnel young women into Jeffrey Epstein's orbit.

Beatrice Keul, 55, a former Miss Switzerland and Miss Europe contestant, told the Daily Beast's new Punch Up Substack that she believes Ivana acted as a "madam"-style figure in Epstein's social world, on par with his convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.

Keep reading... Show less

'Total disaster' at Trump's fair as scorching heat leaves 7 on 'advanced life support'

A reporter braving a blistering heat wave at President Donald Trump's Great American State Fair described chaos at the event as paramedics raced to save attendees, with seven said to be on "advanced life support" in the hospital.

Julian Andreone of Drop Site News was on the ground Friday at the fair detailing what he called a "hectic" scene.

Keep reading... Show less

‘How small they are’: Mamdani blows apart MAGA’s vision of America in July 4 address

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday delivered a speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America that drew a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump’s vision for the country.

Speaking from New York City Hall, Mamdani recounted how his city had long served as a refuge for people from across the globe who came seeking a new life an opportunity.

Keep reading... Show less

'God is angry': Internet bemused as Mother Nature comes for Trump's Mount Rushmore speech

Severe weather threatened to put a damper on Friday on President Donald Trump's plans to speak near Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, prompting amusement from internet critics who said it seemingly indicated "god is angry."

Trump was flying to South Dakota as part of a broader July 4 and America-250 trip, planning to visit the iconic American landmark for an Independence Day fireworks celebration.

Keep reading... Show less

Trump's odd new 'kleptomania' habit a clear sign he's suffering from dementia: expert

A clip of President Donald Trump slipping a pair of gold ceremonial scissors into his suit pocket at a ribbon-cutting is raising alarm bells with at least one medical expert, who said the moment may point to something more serious than a souvenir grab.

The incident occurred Wednesday at the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, where Trump cut the red ribbon alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Footage that quickly spread online showed the 80-year-old president examining the blades, holding them up for the crowd, and then sliding them into his jacket.

Keep reading... Show less

'Demon in human skin!' Fox News host loses it as Dem threatens to upend Texas Senate race

A Fox News host uncorked a bizarre on-air tirade against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, calling him a "demon in human skin."

Emily Compagno appeared to lose her composure on Friday's edition of "Outnumbered" while discussing Talarico, a 37-year-old state representative now in a statistical tie with embattled Republican nominee Ken Paxton. Compagno was reacting to a conservative PAC attack ad featuring Talarico calling the American flag a "complicated" symbol for many Americans.

Keep reading... Show less

Usha Vance lights up internet with question that 'trolls' Trump: 'Knew what she was doing'

Second Lady Usha Vance asked President Donald Trump a simple question about his reading habits on her children's literacy podcast, and the internet surmised she knew exactly what she was doing.

In the episode of "Storytime with the Second Lady," posted Friday, Vance asked Trump whether he has any time to read for fun these days.

Keep reading... Show less

'Screaming in front of children!' Far-right activist gets all he can handle in Philly

A right-wing influencer got more than he bargained for during a livestream in Philadelphia when a passerby challenged him in a heated, curse-laden exchange.

Jack Posobiec was in Philadelphia on Friday outside Independence Hall as the city held its Red, White, & Blue To-Do, a citywide patriotic celebration tied to the July 4 weekend. As Posobiec was in the middle of his stream, a man in a purple shirt can be heard off-camera shouting, "You are the enemy!"

Keep reading... Show less

Trump humiliates supporters by killing deal he touted as his 'best': Ex-GOP operative

An ex-GOP operative flagged how Trump is killing what he once touted as his "best" deal at the expense of his supporters.

During an episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller described Trump's plans concerning the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which Trump negotiated and boasted about during his first term.

Keep reading... Show less

GOP podcaster ridiculed on CNN panel as his defense of Trump sons collapses

A CNN panel had a good laugh as a GOP pundit twisted himself in a "pretzel" defending the Trump family.

While discussing recent revelations about how much money Trump and his family made since returning to office last year, conservative podcaster Ben Ferguson had everyone around him in stitches.

Keep reading... Show less

'Chilling': Security expert sounds the alarm as Trump DOJ ramps up election probe

A security expert warned about the impact of Trump's latest move to send hundreds of FBI analysts to Georgia.

CNN law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller broke down Trump's decision to send 260 intelligence officials to Georgia to investigate the 2020 election results. Miller said the move is "very concerning," especially as Trump pushes the Save America Act, a voter-proof-of-citizenship law.

Keep reading... Show less

Bizarre moment at Trump's state fair baffles Jen Psaki: 'Don't know what I watched there'

MS NOW's Jen Psaki kicked off "The Briefing" Thursday night with a rundown of the utter failure of President Donald Trump's "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall — and highlighted one moment in particular she thought was incredibly bizarre.

"This was the scene on Tuesday, when there were actually more in the band on stage than there were in the crowd watching them," said Psaki, showing footage of the fair. Crowds did not improve as the week progressed, she noted, "thanks in part to the absolutely bizarre entertainment choices the Trump team booked for the affair."

Keep reading... Show less