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Epstein prosecutor sues Trump admin over 'politically motivated' firing

A federal prosecutor who handled criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell is challenging her firing earlier this summer.

Maurene Comey filed a lawsuit Monday claiming that no other plausible explanation for her abrupt dismissal exists other than she is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey or her perceived political views, reported the New York Times.

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'People are hurting': Top Republican bucks Trump to admit economy woes

The head of the National Republican Congressional Committee confessed that the GOP is failing when it comes to the economy — but thinks it's more about messaging than policies.

Speaking to CNN's Manu Raju, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) said, “I think there's the reality and there's the messaging, and both need to be moving in the right direction for the American people. You know, people are hurting.”

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'Cannot stand him': Insiders claim top Trump officials have turned on Kash Patel

White House insiders revealed that Republicans are turning on FBI Director Kash Patel, claiming he has lost the support of top officials — even as President Donald Trump continues to publicly back him, according to a Fox News report.

"The White House, [Attorney General Pam] Bondi, [Deputy Attorney General Todd] Blanche, they have no confidence in Kash," a source with knowledge of ongoing personnel discussions told Fox News. "Pam in particular cannot stand him. Blanche either," they said.

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'I'm not attacking you!' Republican clashes with CNN host over Trump 'scum' comments

CNN's Kate Bolduan clashed with a Republican lawmaker over President Donald Trump's role in promoting political violence.

The president blamed left-wing "scum" for the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) told "CNN News Central" that Trump was justified in making that claim because he had also been targeted by two would-be assassins.

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British TV station welcomes Trump visit by broadcasting 'uninterrupted reel' of his lies

The British public broadcasting network Channel 4 is planning an unorthodox celebration of President Donald Trump's second state visit to the United Kingdom, reported Deadline: A segment known as "Trump v The Truth" which will be an "uninterrupted reel" of false claims made by the president.

The segment is "described as an 'unbroken catalogue of over 100 falsehoods, distortions and inaccuracies uttered or written by the U.S. President since taking office in January,'" Deadline reported.

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'Sissy football!' Trump loses it in early morning rant over NFL rule change

President Donald Trump took a break from lashing out at “radical leftists” Monday to set his sights on the NFL, specifically its new rule this season on kickoffs, which he proclaimed as ushering in a new era of “sissy football.”

The NFL implemented a new rule this season that establishes what it calls a “Dynamic Kickoff,” which officials describe as resembling a “typical scrimmage play” by aligning players on both teams closer together, a rule designed to restrict movement and reduce speed. Experts argue that the new rule may prove safer for players.

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'Screwed up': 3-time Trump voter hammers president as policies cripple his farm

Farmers are losing patience with the labor crisis caused by President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

House Agriculture Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) is planning to introduce legislation he says will ease a major shortage in workers that's followed Trump's immigration crackdown, but farmers in the Pennsylvania Republican’s district told Politico they need help right now.

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'Very bad!' Trump has meltdown as  Zohran Mamdani wins vital endorsement

President Donald Trump lashed out on social media Monday after Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, scored a key endorsement.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday that she would be endorsing Mamdani for mayor, an announcement that comes amid hesitancy from many establishment Democrats to publicly back the Democratic Socialist mayoral hopeful in his bid for office.

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'Junk poll!' GOP panics as Trump's popularity with essential voting bloc plummets

President Donald Trump’s favorability among a key voter demographic has plummeted according to new polling acquired by Politico and reported on Monday, leading to Republicans lashing out at the findings as “junk” as the 2026 midterm elections draw closer.

According to new polling conducted by a Latino voter group between Aug. 26 and Sept. 4, Trump’s favorability among Hispanic voters has fallen significantly since he took office, dropping from a net-negative 12 points in February to net-negative 20 in September.

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'Everyone is watching': Analyst fears Trump's readying major Kirk-related purge

The nation — and the world — is waiting with bated breath as it expects President Donald Trump to use Charlie Kirk's death to launch imminent crackdowns, a CNN analyst wrote Monday.

"Everyone is watching how Trump and his administration respond to see whether the president will build on his blame for the so-called radical left by moving against specific organizations or political figures," wrote the network's Stephen Collinson.

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'I am with you!' Trump threatens national emergency as DC starts pushback

President Donald Trump threatened to call a national emergency to justify taking control of Washington, D.C., after the city's mayor said the district's police would not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The president took charge of the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 days starting Aug. 11 and activated the National Guard in what he described a crackdown on crime and homelessness. More than 2,000 troops remain on patrol despite the expiration of the deadline.

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'Your move': Top Dem leaders chided as governor bucks party with key endorsement

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race on Sunday night — a move that generated significant criticism of other Democratic Party leaders.

"New York needs leaders who will put aside differences, stand up and fight back against Mr. Trump," Hochul wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times explaining her endorsement.

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'He's a disgrace': Observers slam Trump's 'gaslighting' about political violence

Political analysts and observers sharply criticized President Donald Trump's comments to reporters on Sunday evening.

Trump was asked whether his administration had begun revoking visas of foreign travelers who celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week. Trump said officials are"looking at names" and that Republicans wouldn't celebrate if a Democratic activist were killed.

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