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Trump's DOJ trying to revive vandalism case against Olympian

Lawyer Norm Eisen expressed shock on CNN Tuesday about the possibility of President Donald Trump's DOJ reviving charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn.

Hearn was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by the administration.

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'Rabid MAGA' candidate's 'delicious loss' reveals how far Trump has fallen: analyst

Former Republican operative Rick Wilson signaled that MAGA's reliance on President Donald Trump has backfired in primary elections this week.

In his Substack, the co-founder of the anti-Trump organization The Lincoln Project detailed how Trump ally Mike Lindell's "amusing and delicious loss" in the Minnesota Republican primary revealed just how the president's standing has fallen among voters.

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Fireworks as Scott Jennings slammed for wild claim about streamer: 'Clear-cut defamation'

MAGA pundit Scott Jennings sparked fury on Wednesday from a talk show segment in which he falsely claimed that left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker advocated for Black lynchings.

Jennings brought it up to discredit the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, who campaigned with Piker during the primary.

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Republicans balk at Pete Hegseth's 'brazen' ploy against Dems: 'Extremely short-sighted'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to lock Democrats out of Pentagon talks is backfiring after GOP lawmakers expressed concern to Politico.

Hegseth has been keeping congressional Democrats out of classified briefings, according to reporting by Politico, which described Republicans as "shocked by the brazen partisanship."

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Los Angeles Lakers reportedly sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

Los Angeles Lakers fans expressed outrage after reports revealed the franchise is being sold to Josh Kushner, a venture capitalist, and Bob Iger, Disney's former CEO.

The sale is valued at approximately $12.5 billion, the largest sum ever paid for a U.S. sports franchise, according to The Athletic.

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Kingmaker Trump 'weakening before our eyes' as election losses mount: insider

With the primary results coming in this week, a pattern is emerging, longtime congressional staffer Aaron Fritschner posted on X: President Donald Trump's kingmaker status is fading.

The most recent example of this took place in Minnesota, where MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell lost his primary for the Republican gubernatorial nomination to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth. Lindell has long been a MAGA presence, being one of the strongest promoters of 2020 election conspiracy theories, and he had Trump's backing — but it didn't get him over the finish line.

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White House lashes out over Trump health questions amid Leavitt exit

The White House was furious Wednesday as questions over President Donald Trump's health were mounting just as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her departure from the administration.

Top aides have used a deflect-and-attack method as health experts have raised concerns over Trump's change in mental and physical demeanor, according to The Daily Beast.

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Questions swirl after Karoline Leavitt's resignation hands Trump a 'huge loss'

Questions swirled on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's press secretary turned in her resignation letter.

Karoline Leavitt, who has served as Trump's chief press liaison throughout his second administration, announced that she will be leaving the administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her family. Leavitt gave birth to a baby daughter in May and returned from maternity leave in July.

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ESPN host criticized for his selfie with Trump: 'Off the charts cringe'

ESPN host Pat McAfee faced backlash after posting selfies with President Donald Trump at the "Patriot Games" scholarship competition in Ohio.

The "Patriot Games" is a competition for teenagers that awards $250,000 in scholarship money.

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Trump critics awed by Karoline Leavitt's surprise resignation: 'Very big deal'

Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as President Donald Trump's White House press secretary, and administration critics are astonished.

On Wednesday, Trump announced her departure in a Truth Social post. Leavitt is reportedly leaving to take care of her children, as she gave birth to her youngest child in May.

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Karoline Leavitt's sentimental goodbye post was 'made with AI'

President Donald Trump's longtime press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced on Wednesday that she will step down from her role at the end of the month — but there was something off about her public statement.

In a lengthy post on social media, Leavitt explained that "Being a mother and welcoming a new baby while working in one of the most demanding jobs in the world has been the most rewarding yet challenging season of my life, to say the least. The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary — and that is why I have ultimately made the bittersweet decision to depart the White House and embark on a new chapter in my life."

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Lara Trump uncorks bizarre attack against female athletes for WNBA drama

Lara Trump unleashed a rant about the WNBA on Wednesday, complaining the league wasn't doing enough for its MAGA-friendly star.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a conservative hero for voicing her opposition to transgender athletes playing in women's sports, The Daily Beast reported.

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Trump White House surprised by Karoline Leavitt's abrupt departure: CNN

The sudden departure of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt "came as a surprise," according to CNN's White House correspondent.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that Leavitt will be one of his top outside advisers, while Leavitt explained that she was leaving to take care of her children, as she recently gave birth to a daughter on May 1. CNN White House Correspondent Alayna Treene explained that her decision caught people off guard and that Trump asked her to stay on.

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