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JD Vance could be an even bigger threat to US democracy than Trump: analysts

While Donald Trump has long been called America’s biggest threat, some analysts warn Vice President JD Vance may pose an even greater danger. Josh G., co-host of the Ring of Fire podcast, points to Vance’s ability to frame Trump’s most extreme positions as reasonable policy, as seen in a recent interview with Megyn Kelly. Vance’s calm, “adult in the room” persona contrasts with Trump’s chaotic presidency, raising concerns that he could inherit and steer the MAGA movement in 2028, potentially consolidating far-right power in a more controlled, strategic way.

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Ex-White House cardiologist says Trump’s aspirin claim makes no medical sense

Former White House cardiologist Jonathan Reiner says Donald Trump’s claim that he takes aspirin against medical advice makes little sense. Reiner, who served as VP Dick Cheney’s doctor, criticized the president’s logic in keeping his blood “nice and thin” and raised broader concerns about the lack of meaningful information on Trump’s health. Reiner has also called for a congressional inquiry into the president’s mental fitness, citing Trump’s reaction to not winning the Nobel Peace Prize and his letter to Norway questioning his obligation to prioritize peace.

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Trump lawyers used end-around to dodge courts in Fulton County vote raid

President Donald Trump’s legal team reportedly tried to bypass judicial oversight to seize Fulton County voting records. After failing to overturn the 2020 election and pressuring Georgia officials, Trump’s team filed civil suits for the data. When that stalled, they pursued a criminal warrant, sidestepping local courts. Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington called the move improper and noted the alleged offenses are likely too old to prosecute.

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TrumpRx rollout mocked as critics torch math and fine print on drug price claims

Donald Trump billed the launch of TrumpRx as a historic breakthrough on drug prices, boasting it “should win us the midterms,” but the rollout quickly drew skepticism over exaggerated claims and sloppy math. While the new government website promotes discounted medications and coupons, critics zeroed in on Trump’s assertion that Ozempic prices were cut by “578%,” a figure economists and social media users swiftly debunked. Analysts also pointed to fine print showing the steepest discounts apply only temporarily to new patients, undercutting the president’s sweeping promises of lasting, transformative savings.

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Trump sparks outrage after posting racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys

Donald Trump ignited backlash after sharing a racist video on Truth Social that depicts former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys, capping a late-night posting spree by the president. The video was swiftly condemned, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office calling it “disgusting behavior” and urging Republicans to denounce it. The post follows Trump’s past use of manipulated videos targeting Obama and came alongside a flurry of attacks on Democrats, media outlets, and public officials, underscoring how Trump continues to lean into inflammatory and racially charged content while in office.

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Trump backs down on dispute with ally while threatening to take another land mass by force

President Donald Trump softened his earlier criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, emphasizing the strategic importance of the U.S. military base on Diego Garcia on the islands. Posting on Truth Social, Trump acknowledged Starmer had done “the best he could” with the deal but warned that if the lease ever faltered or U.S. operations were threatened, he would take military action to secure the base. Trump framed his stance as protecting national security, dismissing environmental or other claims that might interfere with American presence on the island.

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Epstein email claims he was with 'all the Trump boys' in Palm Beach on Christmas 2016

A newly released Justice Department email shows Jeffrey Epstein claiming he was in Palm Beach with “all the Trump boys” on Christmas Day 2016, a month after Donald Trump’s election victory. The message to Bill Gates’ advisor offered no clarification on who was included. Media reports place Trump at Mar-a-Lago that holiday period. If true, the email would suggest contact between Trump or his associates and Epstein later than Trump has publicly acknowledged. The White House dismissed the claim as “unfounded and false,” while the Epstein Files also include a memo alleging Trump visited Epstein’s home in 2015, which Trump denies.

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Letter on Georgia FBI raid could directly implicate Trump in election interference

Former Trump official Miles Taylor says Tulsi Gabbard’s recent letter on the Fulton County FBI raid could directly implicate President Donald Trump. Writing on Substack, Taylor noted that Gabbard claimed Trump personally directed her to observe the search, a role outside her authority as Director of National Intelligence, while Trump denied knowing she was there. Taylor called the conflicting accounts “dictator-level stuff,” suggesting the letter provides a roadmap for Congress to investigate whether Trump misused national security powers to influence the 2020 election and cover up potential criminal activity.

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Trump roasts House Speaker Mike Johnson for saying grace at National Prayer Breakfast

At the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, President Donald Trump teased House Speaker Mike Johnson for requesting to say grace during meals. Speaking to a bipartisan and international audience, including El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, Trump also celebrated soaring Bible sales in 2025 and praised Johnson for popularity and performance.

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Jimmy Kimmel slams DOJ for redacting names in Jeffrey Epstein email releases

Jimmy Kimmel questioned the Department of Justice’s redactions in recently released Jeffrey Epstein emails, mocking the obscured names of individuals referenced in messages about Epstein’s parties. On his late-night show, Kimmel highlighted emails describing disturbing conduct, asking why transparency was blocked and joking about DOJ officials misunderstanding the concept. The controversy comes amid partisan spin, with figures like Katie Miller calling the file releases a “Democrat hoax” and Donald Trump defending himself despite appearing in thousands of emails, though he faces no criminal charges related to Epstein.

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Ex-wives of tech leaders recall uneasy visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island

Former wives of prominent tech figures have come forward with disturbing memories of visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s Little Saint James island, according to tech journalist Kara Swisher. Speaking on CNN, Swisher said these women—now ex-wives—expressed immediate unease during trips to the late financier’s private retreat, sensing something was “terrible” and urging to leave. While their husbands often dismissed the warnings, the accounts shed new light on the early signs of the sinister environment surrounding Epstein and the high-profile tech figures who visited his island.

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Hillary Clinton challenges GOP chair to make Epstein testimony public

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is daring House Oversight Chair James Comer to put up or shut up after Republicans moved to keep Jeffrey Epstein-related depositions behind closed doors. After Comer announced the Clintons would testify privately about Epstein following a contempt threat, Clinton fired back on social media, accusing Republicans of playing games while preaching transparency. Insisting she and former President Bill Clinton have already testified under oath, Clinton challenged Comer to hold a public, televised hearing instead, arguing that secrecy only turns accountability into political distraction.

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Trump mocked after claiming he’s the last one who wants to complain about elections

President Donald Trump sparked widespread ridicule after telling NBC News he would accept a Republican midterm loss only “if the elections are honest,” then insisting he was “the last one that wants to complain.” The remark, delivered during a sit-down with NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas, instantly set off a wave of disbelief online, with critics pointing to Trump’s long history of attacking election results, media coverage, judges, entertainers, and even award shows when outcomes don’t go his way. Social media users from across the political spectrum piled on, branding the comment peak hypocrisy from a president widely known for airing grievances early, often, and loudly.

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