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MAGA loyalists livid over JD Vance's interview with Megyn Kelly

MAGA loyalists were livid after Vice President JD Vance appeared on Megyn Kelly's show on Tuesday.

The vice president was on a media blitz promoting his new book "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" when he made a stop to sit down with the conservative host, who has become more critical of President Donald Trump in recent months. During the interview, Kelly pressed Vance, asking why the memorandum to end the war between the United States and Iran has not been publicly released.

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Accused UFC drone plotter believes Trump protecting Epstein-linked baby eaters: DOJ

A man charged in the White House UFC massacre plot told the FBI the government is run by infant-sacrificing Epstein elites — and that was just the start.

Accused plotters Michael Alan Thomas and Bryan Omar Roa, both of Southern California, Tycen Proper of Ohio, Daniel Eskridge of Missouri, and Abraham Alvarez of Nebraska face federal charges. They are alleged to have plotted to use explosive-laden drones and snipers to massacre crowds at the White House UFC fight.

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Trump's authoritarian plans are stalling: analysis

New York Times correspondents Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reported how Stephen Miller urged President Donald Trump to suspend habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants, while Vice President JD Vance called for military deployment against Minnesota protesters.

However, The Bulwark's Andrew Eggers argues these proposals signal not escalating authoritarianism but stalled momentum in his latest analysis.

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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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GOP senators ready to pounce on Trump's Iran deal fall guy: analyst

Republican Senators sense an opportunity and are ready to attack Trump's Iran deal fall guy, a political analyst wrote.

Vice President JD Vance is stuck with explaining the Iran deal, and the GOP has no problem going after him, Joe Perticone wrote for The Bulwark.

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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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GOP lawmaker caught fabricating Thomas Jefferson quote in resolution attacking the Senate

A Republican lawmaker introduced a resolution in the House this week calling for the Senate to abolish the filibuster so President Donald Trump's MAGA agenda can pass more easily — but a quote from American founding father Thomas Jefferson in the resolution appears to be either misattribution or outright fabrication.

Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) announced his resolution on X, proclaiming, "The Senate’s artificial and self-imposed 60-vote barrier is counter to the Founders’ intent. The Constitution is precise in prescribing the occasions for a supermajority vote. Passing legislation is NOT one of them. Our system was designed to ensure the minority always has a voice — not a veto."

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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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People react to workers pouring peroxide into the now bright green Reflecting Pool

Workers were spotted dumping gallons of hydrogen peroxide into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Tuesday, days after President Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation painted it "American flag blue" only to have algae turn it mossy green within 12 days.

CBS News journalist Bob Kovach documented the chemical treatment on video.

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Stephen Colbert's finale prank cost CBS — and the money goes to charity: report

Stephen Colbert left one last gift — or "final revenge" — for CBS before he exited the network.

CBS will now have to pay an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc. after the comedian and host used the Peanuts TV specials’ theme during a segment of The Late Show finale, The Daily Beast reported on Tuesday.

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New details of Trump admin's deal with Iran astound analysts: 'Insane concession'

New details of the deal that President Donald Trump's administration struck with the Iranian regime over the weekend astounded political analysts and observers on Tuesday.

The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the agreement, that one stipulation of the deal is that Iran will be allowed to begin selling oil immediately. That provision takes effect once the agreement is officially signed, and the signing ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Friday.

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