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New reporting reveals FBI Director Kash Patel’s staff appeared more focused on curating a luxury travel itinerary than advancing U.S. intelligence interests during a taxpayer-funded trip to Britain, according to current and former bureau officials who spoke to The New York Times. Sources said Patel bristled at formal meetings tied to a sensitive Five Eyes intelligence conference and instead pushed for soccer matches, jet skiing, helicopter tours, elite workouts, and special meals — while aides allegedly scrambled to arrange sightseeing for his girlfriend. Officials said Patel’s unserious approach spilled into diplomacy, with the director making and then breaking commitments to British intelligence counterparts, sparking outrage among allies and raising alarms about judgment, professionalism, and national security priorities.

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Political analyst Kate Shaw warned in a New York Times panel that the Supreme Court faces a critical moment in checking President Trump’s power, particularly regarding his attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Shaw said a ruling in Trump’s favor could politicize the Fed, weaken monetary independence, and erode one of the few remaining constraints on presidential authority. Fellow commentator Stephen Vladeck added that even a loss for Trump could reshape the start of 2026, highlighting the court’s rare role in saying “no” to the president. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, appointed by Trump, also weighed in, cautioning that such a firing would “weaken, if not shatter” the Fed’s independence.

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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) drew swift backlash Thursday as he used Jack Smith’s first public testimony to distort facts about the Jan. 6 investigation and recast Donald Trump’s indictments as political persecution. Leading the House Judiciary hearing, Jordan attacked witnesses, misused the concept of hearsay, and even appeared to admit Trump lost the 2020 election — prompting ridicule from journalists, legal experts, former Capitol Police officers, and social media commentators alike. Critics accused Jordan of parroting right-wing talking points, undermining his own arguments, and embarrassing himself in real time as Smith calmly withstood what many described as a chaotic and disingenuous performance.

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A political theorist is sounding the alarm over the full text of President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” arguing it reads less like a postwar governance plan and more like a naked attempt to crown Trump — and his heirs — as rulers of a Trump-led global order. Jacob T. Levy of McGill University, analyzing the charter obtained by The Times of Israel, noted it makes Trump the inaugural chairman with unilateral power over membership, term extensions, billion-dollar “fees,” and even the authority to name his own successor — all without ever mentioning Gaza, the conflict it ostensibly addresses. Levy called the structure corrupt, medieval, and potentially impeachable, warning it subordinates sovereign states to the personal whims of the Trump family and represents a startling assault on the international order.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom gleefully trolled President Donald Trump and his inner circle during a high-profile trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, needling deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller for allegedly dodging him backstage and ridiculing Trump’s rambling address as “remarkably boring” and “insignificant.” Newsom’s team mocked Miller online with taunts, while a spokesperson claimed other Trump officials were eager to greet the governor as Miller “scurried off.” The jabs came after Trump took shots at Newsom during his 70-minute speech, remarks the Democratic governor dismissed as empty bluster — underscoring Newsom’s growing comfort playing national foil to Trump as 2028 speculation swirls.

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Family attorney Antonio Romanucci, who represented George Floyd’s family, is warning that the Department of Justice is impeding the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis mother Renee Good, claiming critical evidence — including potential bullet fragments and shell casings inside her vehicle — must be preserved and examined with his team present as the DOJ has not opened a civil rights probe and federal authorities are limiting access to key evidence in the case that has sparked protests and political outcry.

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President Donald Trump’s biographer Michael Wolff delivered a blunt warning this week, arguing that Trump’s genuine belief in his own rosy economic rhetoric has trapped him in a “reality bubble” that could doom Republicans in the midterms. Speaking at a Daily Beast live event after hearing Trump address global leaders at Davos, Wolff said he was struck by the realization that the president truly believes the economy is thriving — despite polling showing most Americans feel it’s getting worse and disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation. Wolff predicted the disconnect will cost Republicans their razor-thin House majority, possibly put the Senate in play, and leave the GOP politically damaged, as Trump prioritizes “the Trump show” over the party, driven by what Wolff described as a loyal fan base rather than a traditional political movement.

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House Oversight Committee Republicans voted Wednesday to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a move Democrats slammed as selective outrage designed to protect allies of Donald Trump. Chair James Comer (R-KY) claimed the Clintons possess information “directly relevant” to the probe, citing alleged ties to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, while Democrats accused the GOP of ignoring Attorney General Pam Bondi’s failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required full document releases months ago. Efforts by Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) to expand the contempt measure to include Bondi were rejected by Republicans, underscoring what Democrats called a politically motivated investigation rather than a serious push for accountability.

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Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Mehmet Oz drew swift criticism Wednesday for claiming that a key goal of Donald Trump’s healthcare plan is to keep Americans healthy enough to work an extra year, which he argued would boost the U.S. economy by $3 trillion. Speaking on Fox Business, Oz framed healthcare as a tool to maximize productivity rather than improve quality of life, prompting backlash from journalists, economists, and political strategists who called his comments tone-deaf and out of touch with working-class realities. Critics highlighted that millions of Americans already juggle multiple jobs just to survive, while questioning the plausibility of Oz’s $3 trillion claim and deriding his framing of human lives primarily as economic units.

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CNN analyst Harry Enten warned that congressional Republicans are sabotaging themselves by ceding influence to Donald Trump. While GOP voters remain energized by the president, support for Republican lawmakers has plummeted, with only 50% now “extremely motivated” to vote in the 2026 midterms compared to 66% of Democrats. Enten noted that Trump’s dominance in policymaking through executive orders has left Republicans in Congress appearing ineffective, eroding voter confidence and enthusiasm. This shift could spell trouble for the GOP in upcoming elections, as Democratic voters are expected to turn out in higher numbers and outperform baseline expectations, giving them a substantial advantage in competitive districts.

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Kyle Rittenhouse faced a wave of online ridicule Wednesday after suggesting he might travel to Minneapolis amid ongoing anti-ICE protests armed with a military-grade minigun capable of firing 6,000 rounds per minute. The 23-year-old, infamous for killing two men during 2020 unrest in Kenosha involving Black Lives Matter protests, posted a photo of himself with the weapon on X, asking for “thoughts.” Critics, including former MAGA supporters and prominent commentators, slammed him as desperate and dangerous, with some calling him a “useful idiot” and mocking his attempt to intimidate, highlighting that even his right-wing base is recoiling from his latest stunt.

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In a stunning rebuke of federal immigration enforcement, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley and other Minneapolis‑area law enforcement leaders accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents of widespread civil‑rights violations — including racially profiling citizens and even stopping off‑duty police officers of color, demanding proof of citizenship and drawing guns during routine encounters. Bruley said his department has seen “endless complaints” about these aggressive tactics amid the Trump administration’s massive Operation Metro Surge, which has already drawn protests over the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent and sparked calls for greater oversight and accountability of federal agents in Minnesota.

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CNN’s Harry Enten reported that President Donald Trump’s Greenland takeover obsession is polling even worse than his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. While public interest in the Epstein files has waned, Trump’s push to acquire the Arctic territory has spiked attention—but in a politically disastrous way. Enten noted Greenland is now “40 points below water” in approval, surpassing even Epstein-related controversies in unpopularity. Though no direct link exists between the two issues, the data suggests Trump’s Greenland gambit may be one of the most unpopular moves of his political career, generating massive attention but little public support.

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