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Critics respond to Trump's 'Freedom Fuel' initiative: 'What a joke'

The Trump administration this week launched "Freedom Fuel," a promotional network of 25 gas stations offering discounted gasoline, with the first location in Philadelphia.

The White House announced the initiative as part of efforts to lower gas prices for voters, sharing a video on X, "FREEDOM FUEL HAS ARRIVED."

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Tiffany Haddish roasts Trump's Great American Fair

The guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish, skewered President Donald Trump's Great American State Fair by contrasting his claims of packed crowds with footage showing visibly sparse attendance on the National Mall.

Haddish told the audience Trump promised the event would be "packed to the brim." The program cut to clips of reporters claiming heavy attendance despite the sparse crowd, according to Mediaite.

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Grey's Anatomy star could replace Senate nominee Graham Platner

Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from his U.S. Senate race following sexual assault allegations by a former girlfriend.

Following Politico's story published Monday, multiple Democrats withdrew their endorsements and the party cut financial support to Platner.

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Belgian World Cup team mocks Trump after defeating U.S. 4-1

Belgian soccer players doubled down on their mockery of President Donald Trump following their 4-1 World Cup victory over the United States on Monday night.

The video published Tuesday by Het Laatste Nieuws, a Dutch-language newspaper based in Belgium, shows the team celebrating in the locker room. The players appear to be imitating Trump's signature dance moves while singing along to the Village People's "Y.M.C.A.", a staple at Trump rallies.

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Manhattan skyscraper at risk of collapse triggers evacuation

A 37-story tower under construction near Grand Central Terminal faced collapse risk Tuesday morning when firefighters responded to reports of falling bricks from 235 East 42nd Street.

The former Pfizer global headquarters is being converted into apartments in what officials call the city's largest office-to-apartment conversion, reported 6 ABC News and The New York Times.

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JD Vance's new book gets a withering review in Rolling Stone

Vice President JD Vance's new book, "Communion" (2026), received a scathing review from Rolling Stone journalist Stephen Rodrick, who argued the memoir is fundamentally misrepresented.

“Vance wants you to believe that Communion is about one man finding God. It’s not,” Rodrick wrote.

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News outlet mistakenly releases Mitch McConnell memoriam piece

The Hill inadvertently published an article clearly intended to be held until Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) death.

Titled "A lookback at Mitch McConnell's time in the Senate," the piece was reportedly prefaced with an all-caps editorial warning, "DO NOT USE."

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Trump fumbles his way through international press conference

President Donald Trump struggled with multiple questions Tuesday during a press conference in Turkey while meeting with the country's President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

When asked about the Trump administration's consideration of welcoming Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet program, Trump appeared confused by questions regarding the S-400 Russian missile system.

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Belgium fires back at Trump after defeating the US in the FIFA World Cup

The United States' World Cup match against Belgium became a political flashpoint after President Donald Trump pressured FIFA officials to overturn a controversial one-game suspension of U.S. star player Folarin Balogun.

The suspension was overturned, allowing Balogun to play Monday night.

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces sexual assault accusations, according to a new report.

Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Maine resident, detailed the alleged incident to Politico in three interviews over two weeks. According to reports, Platner entered her rural Maine home uninvited in late 2021 while deeply intoxicated and forced himself on her despite her repeated objections.

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Critics laugh at Trump's latest D.C. crime rant

President Donald Trump drew online mockery Monday following a rambling speech at the Rose Garden Club Lunch at the White House, where he had just marked the first day of trading for Trump Accounts.

His remarks varied; the President touched on crime in Washington, D.C. and mentioned a conversation with King Charles about William the Conqueror.

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Trump's massive 4th of July firework show damaged the Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's Fourth of July fireworks display by his nonprofit Freedom 250 launched nearly 850,000 fireworks shells from 10 National Mall sites, including directly above the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The firework show created significant environmental and health consequences.

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Bored and sleepy children joined the Oval Office for the launch of 'Trump Accounts'

President Donald Trump used young children as a backdrop in the Oval Office to launch "Trump Accounts," his investment program for kids, during a nearly 90-minute event that tested the children's patience.

According to Emily Goodin, a reporter for The New York Post, one child whispered, "When is this over?" midway through, while photos revealed a boy appearing to nod off against another child at the foot of the Resolute Desk, as others fidgeted on the carpet.

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