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Trump’s Jesse Jackson praise immediately backfires: 'Everything he fought for is at risk'

President Donald Trump heaped an praise on civil rights icon Jesse Jackson Monday morning in the wake of his death, but just hours later one of Jackson’s most prominent protégés clapped back — and accused Trump of putting “everything he fought for” at risk.

Jackson passed away early Tuesday, and Trump issued a statement shortly after in which he sent his “deepest sympathies and condolences” to Jackson’s family, calling the civil rights leader a “good man” who “truly loved people.” Jackson was among the most prominent leaders of the movement in the 1960s, alongside other titans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Hampton and Malcolm X.

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Another head rolls at Pentagon as Hegseth catches Army officials by surprise

A well-regarded Pentagon official slated for promotion to brigadier general is instead being forced out, according to the Washington Post.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to remove Colonel David Butler, who previously served as senior spokesman for General Mark A. Milley, the former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman and prominent Trump critic.

Butler has been serving as spokesman and media strategist for Driscoll, and Hegseth has sought his removal for weeks — though his reasons remain unclear.

Driscoll said in a statement: "We greatly appreciate Col. Dave Butler's lifetime of service in America's Army and to our nation. Dave has been an integral part of the Army's transformation efforts. He will be missed and I sincerely wish him tremendous success in his upcoming retirement after 28 years of service."

Butler's forced departure represents another Pentagon removal orchestrated by Hegseth, the former Fox News personality now serving as Defense Secretary. The action has generated concern among military colleagues.

According to the Washington Post report, current and retired Army officials expressed surprise at Butler's ouster, characterizing him as a steady, thoughtful strategist who earned trust across military and civilian leadership. One retired colonel remarked, "He's about the most nonpartisan guy I know. That's really too bad."

Hegseth has systematically removed other officers who worked for Milley on the Joint Staff, frustrating those who viewed them as evenhanded leaders caught in political disputes. These removals include General James Mingus, the Army's vice chief of staff who was bypassed to command U.S. Central Command, and Lieutenant General Douglas Sims, whose expected four-star promotion was rescinded by Hegseth last year.

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Casualties reported at possible church explosion in New York

Oneida County dispatchers have reportedly confirmed a possible church explosion in upstate New York.

The incident was said to have occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on Tuesday after gas was smelled at Abundant Life Church in Boonville.

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'MAGA murder regime': Dem strategist breaks down Leavitt defense of ICE horror

A Democratic Party strategist has suggested the MAGA machine has gone into overdrive thanks to a Karoline Leavitt statement.

The White House Press Secretary defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials' actions in Minneapolis and did so, according to Anat Shenker-Osorio, to save face ahead of the midterms. Speaking to Greg Sargent of The New Republic, Shenker-Osorio suggested the hardline from Donald Trump's administration is more to protect their core MAGA voters than anything else.

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GOP lawmaker throws a fit over ICE rules: 'We can't have a warrant every time'

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) insisted that Democrats' demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were not achievable because agents "can't have a warrant every time."

"You know, look, the initial requirements or request that the Democrats put in, demands, if you will, they were just unattainable," Carter told Fox Business host Ashley Webster on Tuesday. "And we've got to take care of our ICE agents. We've got to make sure that they are protected."

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Top DHS propagandist Tricia McLaughlin to leave Trump administration

Tricia McLaughlin, the top spokesperson for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will reportedly leave the Trump administration.

Sources close to DHS told Politico that the point person for defending President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown would leave the department next week.

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Trump demands to be asked 'politely' before giving federal aid for major sewage spill

As officials from Washington, D.C. scramble to contain the ongoing wastewater spill into the Potomac River – the largest in U.S. history – President Donald Trump took to social media Tuesday to offer federal assistance — but only if he's asked "politely."

“Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., who are responsible for the massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, must get to work, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “If they can’t do the job, they have to call me and ask, politely, to get it fixed. The Federal Government is not at all involved with what has taken place, but we can fix it.”

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MAGA hosts claim Barack Obama is 'reptile person' — just days after Trump's ape gaffe

Pro-MAGA host Emily Finn and Gina Loudon agreed that former President Barack Obama was a "reptile" alien.

During a Tuesday segment on Real America's Voice, the hosts discussed Obama's belief that there was likely alien life in the universe.

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'You lost your mind?' MAGA descends into major freak-out as Trump praises Jesse Jackson

Not all of Donald Trump’s fans agreed with the president’s uncharacteristically gracious response to the death of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson on Tuesday.

Just hours after it was announced Jackson, 84, had passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family, Trump took to his Truth Social account to recall his long time relationship with Jackson in glowing terms, writing in part, “He was a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.’ He was very gregarious - Someone who truly loved people!”

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'It's not going away': New data shows Trump's Epstein scramble blowing up in his face

Public interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case has exploded since the last document drop by the Department of Justice, and new data shows President Donald Trump's ties to the late sex offender are now "more relevant than ever."

The DOJ released millions more documents on Jan. 30 from its investigation into Epstein's alleged sex trafficking network, and CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten showed how interest in the case has been intensified.

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GOP warned more 'defections' imminent as 'weak' Pam Bondi hands rebels a win

Attorney General Pam Bondi's efforts to manage the Jeffrey Epstein files crisis have proven to be disastrous as public scrutiny and outrage has only intensified with each new revelation, a Republican congressman said Tuesday.

Last week, Bondi attempted to blow off concerns about the Epstein files by snapping at House Judiciary Committee lawmakers on both sides of the aisle while furiously insisting time would be better spent applauding stock market gains under the president. Then over the weekend, the Department of Justice released a comprehensive list of names found in the Epstein documents that did nothing to shed light on any possible investigation and only ramped up more criticism.

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'You've been brainwashed': MTG slams Trump for manipulating MAGA with QAnon lies

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) accused President Donald Trump's team of sharing "nods" to the conspiracy theory group QAnon to "brainwash" supporters.

In a Tuesday post on X, Greene responded to a commenter who said she had worked on Trump campaigns.

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'Sleep tight!' MAGA hopeful taunted as lawmakers order probe into Epstein links

MAGA millionaire and political candidate Don Huffines was taunted Tuesday after the New Mexico Legislature voted unanimously to establish an investigatory subcommittee into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, an infamous property recently revealed to have been purchased by Huffines in 2023.

“Sleep tight Don Huffines!” wrote prominent tech reviewer Zack Nelson, celebrating the probe into Epstein’s former property in a social media post on X. “Now would be a good time to start helping the investigation. Trump can't pardon state crimes.”

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