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Former FBI agent alarmed by possible coded messages in Nancy Guthrie case

A former FBI agent says she was “personally distraught” by communications tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, warning they may have involved coded language between Guthrie’s daughter and her mother’s abductor. After concerns the ransom messages may not have been legitimate, Savannah Guthrie has shifted strategy—publicly insisting her mother is still alive, urging public help, and sharing a detail that could aid investigators.

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Former FBI agent alarmed by possible coded messages in Nancy Guthrie case Former FBI agent alarmed by possible coded messages in Nancy Guthrie case

Trump’s non-college base collapses as GOP edge with key voters nearly disappears

President Donald Trump is rapidly losing support from non-college-educated voters who powered his past victories, a collapse that now appears to be dragging down the Republican Party as well, according to CNN data analyst Harry Enten. Trump went from winning those voters by 14 points in 2024 to sitting nine points underwater in approval—a staggering 23-point swing just a year into his second term. Enten warned the damage is spilling into congressional politics, with Republicans’ once-dominant 13-point advantage among non-college voters shrinking to a razor-thin four points, even as Democrats surge among college-educated voters. The numbers, Enten said, signal serious trouble for both Trump and the GOP heading into November.

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Trump’s non-college base collapses as GOP edge with key voters nearly disappears Trump’s non-college base collapses as GOP edge with key voters nearly disappears

Idaho town reels after 100+ Hispanic residents arrested in federal raid at racetrack

Residents of Wilder, Idaho, are grappling with fear and uncertainty after federal agents arrested over 100 Hispanic locals at an unlicensed racetrack in mid-October, leaving farmers scrambling for labor during harvest season. The small town, where 91 percent of voters supported Trump in 2024, was unprepared for the aggressive operation, which included flash-bang grenades, military-style helicopters, and zip-tied teenagers. Deportations have already begun, and the community is now on edge, with residents and school officials describing widespread confusion and a sense that life in Wilder may never be the same.

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Idaho town reels after 100+ Hispanic residents arrested in federal raid at racetrack Idaho town reels after 100+ Hispanic residents arrested in federal raid at racetrack

Maxwell offers to spill Epstein secrets — but only if Trump grants her clemency

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell stunned observers Monday by offering to reveal what her lawyer called the “unfiltered truth” about Jeffrey Epstein — but only if President Donald Trump grants her clemency. Appearing virtually before the House Oversight Committee under subpoena, Maxwell refused to answer questions and invoked her Fifth Amendment rights, prompting attorney David Oscar Markus to claim she would testify fully if freed by Trump. Markus insisted Maxwell alone can explain Epstein’s crimes and declared both Trump and Bill Clinton “innocent,” an assertion critics view as a calculated pitch for presidential mercy as Maxwell seeks Supreme Court review of her 20-year sentence and continues signaling for a Trump pardon.

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Maxwell offers to spill Epstein secrets — but only if Trump grants her clemency Maxwell offers to spill Epstein secrets — but only if Trump grants her clemency

Crypto bros turn on Trump as coins crash and presidency stalls digital agenda

Donald Trump’s once-cozy relationship with cryptocurrency enthusiasts is fraying as digital asset values slide and his administration stumbles on crypto legislation, Axios reported. Analysts say members of the hyper-online crypto crowd that backed Trump in 2024 are now grappling with buyer’s remorse after Trump-branded meme coins enriched insiders while leaving retail investors holding the bag, compounded by revelations that the Trump family’s crypto venture pulled in hundreds of millions — including from a secret Emirati investment. As markets dipped and legislation stalled amid conflicts tied to Trump’s personal dealings, prominent crypto influencers began openly blaming the president, with some conceding they bet on Trump and lost. The backlash, Axios noted, reflects a broader problem for Trump as niche constituencies he courted enthusiastically are growing increasingly disillusioned.

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Crypto bros turn on Trump as coins crash and his presidency stalls digital agenda Crypto bros turn on Trump as coins crash and his presidency stalls digital agenda

Trump mocked after Bad Bunny halftime show plays at his private Super Bowl party

Despite White House claims that President Donald Trump would “much prefer” an “All American” alternative halftime show headlined by Kid Rock, video circulating online shows Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl LX performance playing on big screens at Trump’s private watch party in Florida. The footage, which appears to capture Trump alongside Sen. Lindsey Graham and other guests watching the Puerto Rican superstar’s set, sparked widespread ridicule given MAGA’s vocal backlash against Bad Bunny and Turning Point USA’s attempt to promote a conservative counter-show. Trump later raged online about the halftime performance, even as the Kid Rock alternative was mocked for technical issues, underscoring what critics called yet another episode of MAGA hypocrisy.

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Trump mocked after Bad Bunny halftime show plays at his private Super Bowl party Trump mocked after Bad Bunny halftime show plays at his private Super Bowl party

MAGA erupts after Epstein survivors release Super Bowl ad targeting Trump admin

Fans of President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement erupted in anger Sunday after survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes announced a Super Bowl–timed ad accusing the Trump administration of mishandling the Epstein files, including the release of victims’ personal information. As Congress prepared to depose Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, who pleaded the Fifth before Congress on Monday, right-wing commentators lashed out at the survivors, accusing them of running a “psyop,” questioning who paid for the ad, and suggesting victims should publicly name their abusers instead. Survivors, however, said the administration’s actions were meant to intimidate and silence them, highlighting a sharp backlash that critics say reflects how MAGA figures continue to attack victims rather than confront Epstein’s powerful enablers.

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MAGA erupts after Epstein survivors release Super Bowl ad targeting Trump admin MAGA erupts after Epstein survivors release Super Bowl ad targeting Trump admin

Trump mocked for attacking US Olympic skier

President Donald Trump sparked widespread ridicule Sunday after lashing out at American Olympic skier Hunter Hess, an extraordinary attack that critics said crossed a new line of presidential pettiness. Trump branded the 27-year-old Olympian a “real loser” after Hess mildly acknowledged overseas that representing the U.S. felt complicated amid current events at home, prompting backlash from commentators who called the president’s behavior humiliating and unprecedented. Observers noted that even during past Olympic protests, including an iconic 1968 demonstration by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, sitting presidents avoided publicly targeting American athletes — a contrast critics say underscores how Trump’s MAGA-era grievance politics are dragging the country’s global reputation down.

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Trump mocked for attacking U.S. Olympic skier Trump mocked for attacking U.S. Olympic skier

Tulsi Gabbard faces leak crisis analysts say is worse than Signalgate debacle

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is facing what one former GOP strategist called a far more dangerous crisis for Donald Trump’s administration than last year’s Yemen leak, after reports she personally intervened in a highly sensitive NSA matter. According to analyst Rick Wilson, Gabbard halted an intelligence investigation involving foreign operatives and instead carried classified material directly to Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles — a move he says risked exposing crown-jewel surveillance methods and alerting foreign targets. Wilson warned the episode raises serious questions about Gabbard’s judgment and temperament, especially amid concerns the intercepted communications may have involved someone close to Trump operating outside formal government channels.

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Tulsi Gabbard faces leak crisis analysts say is worse than Trump Yemen debacle Tulsi Gabbard faces leak crisis analysts say is worse than Trump Yemen debacle

Bad Bunny halftime show exposed an uncomfortable truth for MAGA, analyst says

President Donald Trump’s furious reaction to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show has highlighted a deeper identity crisis within the MAGA movement, according to political analyst Christopher Bucktin. While 113 million viewers tuned in to the Spanish-language performance, Trump allies retreated to a Kid Rock event, underscoring MAGA’s cultural isolation. Bucktin argues Trump’s rambling attack on the Puerto Rican artist—an American citizen—revealed a movement increasingly out of step with the country it claims to represent, turning a pop culture moment into a stress test MAGA may not survive.

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Bad Bunny halftime show exposed an uncomfortable truth for MAGA, analyst says Bad Bunny halftime show exposed an uncomfortable truth for MAGA, analyst says

Trump mocked after Super Bowl halftime meltdown over Spanish-language show

President Donald Trump sparked ridicule Sunday night after erupting over the Super Bowl LX halftime show, attacking Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny and calling the first Spanish-language performance an “affront” to America. Trump’s Truth Social rant, which complained about the music, dancing, and language, drew swift mockery from political analysts and commentators, who described the outburst as unhinged and out of touch. Critics piled on across social media, portraying the episode as yet another late-night meltdown that underscored Trump’s fixation on culture-war grievances.

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Trump mocked after Super Bowl halftime meltdown over Spanish-language show Trump mocked after Super Bowl halftime meltdown over Spanish-language show

Trump lashes out at critics, warns networks against booking his former aides

President Donald Trump slammed former aides Ty Cobb and Miles Taylor as “two dopes” and warned CNN and MS NOW not to book them, claiming they know “nothing” about him. Trump attacked Cobb, a former member of his legal team, and Taylor, a former Homeland Security official, for profiting off media appearances criticizing him, calling them “losers” and questioning their credibility. The president’s social media rant labeled the networks’ use of them as misguided and portrayed both ex-officials as opportunists with no real insight into his administration.

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Trump lashes out at critics, warns networks against booking his former aides Trump lashes out at critics, warns networks against booking his former aides

Loyal Trump ally sickened by Obama attack

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) slammed President Donald Trump for posting a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, calling it “the most racist thing” he has seen from the White House and urging its removal. The White House responded by dismissing criticism as “fake outrage."

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Loyal Trump ally sickened by Obama attack Loyal Trump ally sickened by Obama attack

Trump could turn 2028 Olympics into a MAGA spectacle, analyst warns

Donald Trump may stage a MAGA-themed extravaganza for the final year of his presidency, Slate columnist Justin Peters suggests, using the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as a global showcase. Peters predicts Trump could transform the games into a “tacky MAGA horror show,” testing how his brand looks on the world stage. While financial strains on the UN and IOC add potential complications, Peters notes the spectacle could be Trump’s last chance to flex his political and cultural influence before leaving office.

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Trump could turn 2028 Olympics into a MAGA spectacle, analyst warns Trump could turn 2028 Olympics into a MAGA spectacle, analyst warns

Trump wanted to drop JFK from Kennedy Center, advisers stopped him

President Donald Trump reportedly wanted to rename the Kennedy Center simply the “Trump Center,” but advisers convinced him to settle on the compromise “Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Center,” his biographer Michael Wolff claimed. Trump has reshaped the Washington, D.C. cultural institution in his image, taking control of its board, adding his name without congressional approval, and announcing a two-year closure for renovations. The move has coincided with plunging ticket sales and canceled performances, underscoring the outlandish nature of Trump’s takeover.

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Trump wanted to drop Kennedy from Kennedy Center, advisers stopped him Trump wanted to drop Kennedy from Kennedy Center, advisers stopped him