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10 hours ago

Democratic Senator Hits Back at ADL's Jonathan Greenblatt: He's Losing'

I will tell you that AIPAC may call itself pro-American. They may call themselves pro-Israel, Van Hollen told the J Street crowd. But they are neither. They have been a very destructive influence. And it is time to call them out. And the American people are catching on.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Byrne reiterates stance after being told to resign

For the avoidance of doubt, this decision was not taken in any way on the basis of Ms Byrne's political views or beliefs, which she has expressed freely and in a public manner for the duration of her directorship. Rather, this decision followed a statement made regarding private discussions with Club ownership.
Soccer (FIFA)
Europe politics
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

'Deeply upset' Drogheda United chair and Sinn Fein TD Joanna Byrne planning to dig in after US owners ask her to resign

Joanna Byrne refuses to resign as Drogheda United director despite American owners Trivela requesting her departure over her Israel boycott comments.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
22 hours ago

'Should have shot him a couple more times': Ford congratulates person who shot alleged Ontario home invader | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised a homeowner for shooting an alleged intruder, criticizing federal gun policies and judges for protecting criminals over public safety.
#nigel-farage
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Farage called for release of Sean Diddy' Combs and praised effort to free drug trafficker

Nigel Farage recorded paid Cameo videos commending efforts to free a drug-trafficking-convicted former Honduran president and calling for rapper Sean Diddy Combs' release.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What Nigel Farage will say for money podcast

Nigel Farage earned at least £374,893 through Cameo videos containing endorsements of neo-Nazi events, extremist slogans, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and misogynistic remarks.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Farage called for release of Sean Diddy' Combs and praised effort to free drug trafficker

Nigel Farage recorded paid Cameo videos commending efforts to free a drug-trafficking-convicted former Honduran president and calling for rapper Sean Diddy Combs' release.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What Nigel Farage will say for money podcast

Nigel Farage earned at least £374,893 through Cameo videos containing endorsements of neo-Nazi events, extremist slogans, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and misogynistic remarks.
#religious-freedom
fromChron
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

Texas lawmaker calls NYC mayor's Ramadan gathering 'repulsive'-internet erupts

UK politics
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23 hours ago

Starmer calls for Tory to be sacked for saying Muslim prayer in public is 'domination and division' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nick Timothy's criticism of public Muslim prayer sparked calls for his dismissal, with Starmer condemning the comments as evidence of Conservative anti-Muslim sentiment.
Right-wing politics
fromChron
6 days ago

Texas lawmaker calls NYC mayor's Ramadan gathering 'repulsive'-internet erupts

Texas Rep. Brandon Gill faced backlash for calling NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Ramadan Iftar celebration at City Hall "stomach churning" and "truly repulsive," sparking accusations of religious bigotry and hypocrisy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Starmer claims Tory party has problem with Muslims' in PMQs address

Keir Starmer accused the Conservative Party of having a problem with Muslims after shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy criticized public Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square as an act of domination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Mitch McConnell Nukes Joe Kent, Accuses Him of Virulent Anti-Semitism'

Joe Kent, Trump's counterterrorism director, resigned protesting U.S.-Iran military operations, claiming the administration lied about Iran's threat level and was pressured by Israel.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Who is Joe Kent? Meet the Green Beret, MAGA loyalist, and former political candidate who quit over Iran | Fortune

Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," he said, adding the war was launched "due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby." Kent's departure from one of the country's most sensitive intelligence posts marked a dramatic break from a man long considered among Trump's most committed loyalists.
Right-wing politics
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

YouTuber Nick Shirley Blasts Newsom for Disgusting' Post Trolling Viral Fraud Investigations Claims the Left Wants to Kill' Him

California Governor Newsom's press office tweeted a mocking AI image of YouTuber Nick Shirley, sparking accusations of state-run propaganda against an independent journalist investigating daycare fraud.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Reform UK council leader George Finch survived a no-confidence vote by one vote at Warwickshire County Council, with 27 voting against removal and 26 voting for it.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Every Former President Denies Talking to Trump About Iran After He Claimed He Spoke With One About the Bombings

President Trump claimed to have spoken with a former president about U.S. military strikes in Iran, but all living former presidents denied such conversations occurred.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Months and millions later, maybe few changes to city commissions after all

San Francisco's Commission Streamlining Task Force recommendations to cut or weaken dozens of city commissions face minimal board support and will likely result in only minor, non-controversial changes like eliminating inactive bodies.
#tax-avoidance
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Britons should pay as little tax as legally possible, Richard Tice says

Richard Tice defended minimizing tax payments, arguing people have no moral obligation to pay more tax than legally required and should only pay within legal limits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK politics

Britons should strive to pay minimum tax legally possible, says Richard Tice

Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice argues all Britons should minimize their tax payments legally, dismissing scrutiny of his own tax avoidance scheme as a smear campaign.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Britons should pay as little tax as legally possible, Richard Tice says

Richard Tice defended minimizing tax payments, arguing people have no moral obligation to pay more tax than legally required and should only pay within legal limits.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Britons should strive to pay minimum tax legally possible, says Richard Tice

Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice argues all Britons should minimize their tax payments legally, dismissing scrutiny of his own tax avoidance scheme as a smear campaign.
#kennedy-center-leadership
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Exiting gay Trump toady claims he "fixed" Kennedy Center as it prepares for 2-year shut down - LGBTQ Nation

Richard Grenell resigned as Kennedy Center president after one year marked by staff departures, artist cancellations, and declining ticket sales, then publicly disputed accusations of mismanagement.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center after 13 months ends a controversial period, with facilities expert Matt Floca replacing him as Trump continues his planned two-year renovation and restructuring of the institution.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Ric Grenell to step down as Kennedy Center president after controversial tenure

Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center president after leading a controversial leadership overhaul, with Matt Floca expected to succeed him.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Exiting gay Trump toady claims he "fixed" Kennedy Center as it prepares for 2-year shut down - LGBTQ Nation

Richard Grenell resigned as Kennedy Center president after one year marked by staff departures, artist cancellations, and declining ticket sales, then publicly disputed accusations of mismanagement.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center after 13 months ends a controversial period, with facilities expert Matt Floca replacing him as Trump continues his planned two-year renovation and restructuring of the institution.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Ric Grenell to step down as Kennedy Center president after controversial tenure

Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center president after leading a controversial leadership overhaul, with Matt Floca expected to succeed him.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
2 days ago

Tucker Carlson Claims CIA May Charge Him as Foreign Agent

Tucker Carlson claims the CIA monitored his text messages and recommended criminal charges under the Foreign Agents Registration Act based on his Iran contacts, which he denies and attributes to political motivation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Attention will swing back': Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump's Iran war

Trump's delayed release of Epstein files under congressional pressure created ongoing controversy among supporters and critics despite signing the transparency act into law.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Why is NYC's Mamdani facing criticism over response to attacks on wife?

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism over his wife's past illustration work for Palestinian author Susan Abulhawa, sparking debate about conflating Palestinian support with antisemitism.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Was Never Fringe

Marjorie Taylor Greene built political prominence through inflammatory social media posts promoting conspiracy theories, later distancing herself from these positions while denying her previous advocacy.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

King must delay state visit if Iran-US war continues, former ambassador warns

A former British ambassador suggests King Charles and Queen Camilla should postpone their planned US visit if Middle East conflict continues, citing diplomatic complications and public perception concerns.
#islamophobia
fromCbsnews
5 days ago
NYC politics

Alabama senator's anti-Muslim post calling Mamdani "the enemy" draws bipartisan backlash in New York

fromFox News
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

GOP senator earns Dem backlash for 'enemy is inside the gates' comment about NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Alabama senator's anti-Muslim post calling Mamdani "the enemy" draws bipartisan backlash in New York

Senator Tommy Tuberville faced bipartisan criticism for calling NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'the enemy' in an Islamophobic social media post linking him to 9/11.
Right-wing politics
fromFox News
6 days ago

GOP senator earns Dem backlash for 'enemy is inside the gates' comment about NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Senator Tuberville compared NYC Mayor Mamdani's Ramadan event to 9/11, claiming enemies are within America, sparking accusations of Islamophobia from Democrats.
#irish-us-relations
US Elections
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Taoiseach expected to invite Trump to Ireland during White House visit, despite attack on Iran

Taoiseach Micheál Martin faces significant backlash risk if he invites Donald Trump to Ireland, particularly given his failure to condemn the war as illegal.
US Elections
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Mary Regan: Taoiseach expected to invite Trump to Ireland during White House visit, despite attack on Iran

Taoiseach Micheál Martin faces significant backlash risk if he invites Donald Trump to Ireland, particularly given his failure to condemn the war as illegal.
US Elections
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Taoiseach expected to invite Trump to Ireland during White House visit, despite attack on Iran

Taoiseach Micheál Martin faces significant backlash risk if he invites Donald Trump to Ireland, particularly given his failure to condemn the war as illegal.
US Elections
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Mary Regan: Taoiseach expected to invite Trump to Ireland during White House visit, despite attack on Iran

Taoiseach Micheál Martin faces significant backlash risk if he invites Donald Trump to Ireland, particularly given his failure to condemn the war as illegal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump replaces Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center head

Grenell, long known for his hyper-aggressive confrontations with journalists and political rivals on Twitter and then X, served as US ambassador to Germany and then acting director of national intelligence during Trump's first term. He was appointed despite no prior arts experience. Grenell was a central player in Trump's push to dramatically overhaul the Kennedy Center following the president's return to office.
Washington DC
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Tucker Carlson Quips to Piers Morgan He Might Just Have to Run For President To Debate Ted Cruz

Tucker Carlson criticized Sen. Ted Cruz and Ben Shapiro during an appearance with Piers Morgan, defending himself against accusations of promoting anti-Semitism and anti-American rhetoric while discussing Trump's Iran policy and Israel support.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Ousts Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center Head After Year of Turmoil

Shortly after his second inauguration, Trump appointed himself to the board for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, and added several of his allies to the board as well, who then named him chair. It was a divisive move, with the president's MAGA supporters cheering his takeover, his critics left disgusted, performers cancelling in protest, and ticket sales in a free fall.
Washington DC
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Ro Khanna Goes to Bat for Pat Buchanan, Hasan Piker, and Nazi Tattoo Guy in Wild Tweetstorm

Rep. Ro Khanna defended himself against criticism by endorsing controversial political figures and characterizing opposition to his Gaza genocide claims as support for Netanyahu.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The king's visit to the US must go ahead despite Trump's terrible military aggression | Simon Jenkins

King Charles's state visit to the United States faces pressure to be cancelled due to the unprovoked war on Iran, British public opposition, and Trump's exploitation of royal occasions for political gain.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances

A 19-year-old Reform UK council leader faces a no-confidence vote over allegations of bringing the authority into disrepute, but maintains he is performing well and dismisses the challenge as a political stunt.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
6 days ago

Dodgers Fans Celebrate Team's Decision to Forego White House Visit for Now

The Los Angeles Dodgers will not visit the White House during their April trip to Washington, D.C., with the visit now tentatively scheduled for 2026.
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

Lord Mayor of Munich shockingly resigns effective immediately from his positions at Bayern Munich

Munich's Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter resigned from Bayern Munich's advisory and supervisory boards due to undisclosed secondary employment and approval violations, donating his payments to social projects.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

MAGA woman thrown off city council for posting about throwing gays off buildings & using n-word - LGBTQ Nation

Florida councilwoman Judi Fike sued her city after suspension for posting obscene, racist, and homophobic tweets spanning from 2015 onward, claiming the publication was a political attack.
Podcast
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Tig Notaro on Cheryl Hines no longer talking to her: "Things shifted very severely" - Queerty

Tig Notaro ended her podcast with Cheryl Hines and their friendship after Hines' husband Robert Kennedy Jr. announced his presidential run and his views gained mainstream attention.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files

Released documents about Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador reveal disputes over his Epstein connections but lack conclusive evidence, with key correspondence withheld pending police investigation.
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago

NYC Jewish groups raise concern about Mamdani's gatherings with pro-Palestinian activists - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Jewish organizations condemn Mayor Zohran Mamdani for socializing with pro-Palestinian activists who have opposed Israel and justified or celebrated violence against it.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Judge the mood of the country': Readers urge King Charles to cancel US state visit

Many said travelling to the US at this moment would hand Donald Trump an unwelcome diplomatic win and risk appearing to legitimise policies and rhetoric they strongly oppose. Some argued the King's presence could be interpreted as an endorsement of the current administration, particularly given criticism of its approach to foreign policy, immigration and international alliances.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Polanski stood by breast enlargment hypnosis claim

Green Party leader Zack Polanski's claim of immediately apologizing for promoting hypnosis for breast enlargement is contradicted by evidence showing he defended the theory days later on BBC Radio Humberside.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Sinners, Marty Supreme and an ICE Ad? Kristi Noem's Glamorous TV Spot Cost More Than Almost All of This Year's Oscar Nominees

The Department of Homeland Security came to spend roughly $220 million on the advertising push last year, which included a widely circulated one-minute spot showing Noem riding a horse near Mount Rushmore while warning migrants about the consequences of illegal immigration. The figure eclipses the production and marketing budgets of most of the year's biggest Oscar contenders.
Film
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

India news: Parliament to debate Lok Sabha Speaker's removal

Congress moved a no-confidence resolution against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, signed by 118 opposition members alleging partisan behavior, marking the first such attempt in nearly four decades.
London politics
fromwww.independent.ie
1 week ago

John Downing: Exultant Michael Lowry has a few things to say to his accusers, begrudgers and naysayers

Michael Lowry demonstrated restraint while responding to critics after vindication, despite having endured decades of accusations and scrutiny.
Left-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump State Department nominee tied to white supremacist theory withdraws from consideration

Jeremy Carl withdrew his nomination for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs after failing to secure unanimous Republican Senate support needed to overcome Democratic opposition.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani hosts pro-Palestinian activist Mahoud Khalil for dinner; no invite to NYPD officers who thwarted terror attack

Mayor Mamdani hosted pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion during Ramadan, drawing criticism for appearing to prioritize the activist over officers who prevented a terrorist attack two days earlier.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

RFK Jr yells at senator for asking about something he said last week: "You're being dishonest!" - LGBTQ Nation

Secretary Kennedy denied blaming antidepressants for a Minneapolis school shooting despite making similar comments on Fox News the previous week, accusing Senator Smith of fabricating claims during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Youngest council leader faces no confidence vote

The UK's youngest council leader faces a no confidence vote after Green Party accusations of bringing the authority into disrepute through disputes with police and conflicts over Pride flags.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

White House Cites Alcohol and Harassment For Firing Republican NTSB Board Member

The White House fired Republican NTSB member Todd Inman, citing drinking on the job, harassment, misuse of government resources, and meeting absences, while Inman denies allegations as a political attack.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Grave concerns' for Iran women's team return home after Asian Cup elimination

Iran's women's soccer team faces uncertain return home after tournament elimination, with potential safety risks from their government due to political statements during the competition.
#olympic-hockey
Boston Bruins
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The Olympic Hockey Mess Was a Preview of Trump's World Cup

Jack Hughes's Olympic gold medal victory was overshadowed within hours by political controversy stemming from a presidential congratulatory call, transforming his heroic moment into a culture war flashpoint.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players humorously addressed a controversy over unequal presidential recognition during an SNL appearance, with the women's captain making a pointed joke about being invited alongside the men's team.
Boston Bruins
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The Olympic Hockey Mess Was a Preview of Trump's World Cup

Jack Hughes's Olympic gold medal victory was overshadowed within hours by political controversy stemming from a presidential congratulatory call, transforming his heroic moment into a culture war flashpoint.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players humorously addressed a controversy over unequal presidential recognition during an SNL appearance, with the women's captain making a pointed joke about being invited alongside the men's team.
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 week ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani's wife liked social media post calling Oct 7 sexual violence investigation a 'hoax': report

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife faced scrutiny for liking social media posts dismissing investigations into October 7 sexual violence and promoting anti-Israel messaging.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Kesha slams "disgusting & inhumane" White House for using her song to promote war - LGBTQ Nation

Kesha condemned the White House for using her song 'Blow' in a TikTok video promoting military violence and war, stating she does not approve of her music being used to incite violence of any kind.
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Fox's Jacqui Heinrich Holds Nothing Back in Savage Report on Trump Firing Noem And Her Alleged Lover Too

President Trump fired Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem due to leadership failures, a controversial $200 million ad campaign, and alleged affair rumors with advisor Corey Lewandowski.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Here's the Top Contender to Replace Noem After Bombshell Report Trump May Fire Her

Trump reportedly considered replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after contentious congressional testimony angered the president.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem is out. Could Pam Bondi follow?

Kristi Noem was removed as homeland security secretary after claiming Trump approved an expensive migrant deportation ad campaign, embarrassing the president rather than for her controversial tenure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

The 7 Craziest Moments From Markwayne Mullin, Trump's Pick to Lead Homeland Security

President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security after removing Kristi Noem from the position.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Jacqui Heinrich Holds Nothing Back in Savage Report on Trump Firing Noem And Her Alleged Lover Too

President Trump fired Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem due to leadership failures, a controversial $200 million ad campaign, and alleged affair rumors with advisor Corey Lewandowski.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Here's the Top Contender to Replace Noem After Bombshell Report Trump May Fire Her

Trump reportedly considered replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after contentious congressional testimony angered the president.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Red alert: Brooklyn pol says he and other USSR immigrants are more 'cultured' than Americans

State Assemblyman Michael Novakhov faced backlash for Facebook remarks suggesting USSR-born immigrants are more cultured than American residents, later claiming mistranslation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani defends wife Rama Duwaji as private person' after report on her pro-Palestine social media activity | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani defended his wife Rama Duwaji after reports that she liked Instagram posts related to the October 7 Hamas attack and pro-Palestinian messaging, stating she is a private person with no official government role.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Rep Questions Top Trump Diplomat Who Claims Biden Admin Was Trying to Make the Maps More Gay'

Rep. Mast questioned State Department efforts to make maps more inclusive during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, criticizing DEI-related grants and public diplomacy initiatives.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Candace Owens Calls on US Troops to Quit the Military: Trump Has Betrayed America'

Do not join or remain in the United States Military. Trump has betrayed America and expects you to die for Israel. There is no honor in being led by dishonorable men to your death.
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Parliament refurb chair defends potential 40bn costs

The Houses of Parliament restoration project could cost up to £39 billion, with the delivery authority defending the estimate as reasonable given the building's deteriorating condition and current £150 million annual maintenance costs.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

MTG excoriates Trump after he says gender-affirming care is OK if parents approve - LGBTQ Nation

Trump claimed that the bill will achieve "NO MEN IN WOMEN'S SPORTS" AND "NO TRANSGENDER MUTILATION SURGERY FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF PARENTS." She shared an image of a post from Trump demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act, a voter ID bill that has nothing to do with access to transgender health care.
US politics
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Housing Minister rejects claims of 'personal' ties to developer behind Wexford evictions

Housing Minister James Browne denies personal connections to a developer issuing 36 eviction notices at Hazelwood estate in Wexford, while recordings reveal the landlord's agent encouraging tenants to wait and suggesting council purchase as the preferred outcome.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Yes, Trump's Homeland Security Pick Tried to Start a Literal Fight at a Senate Hearing. But There's So Much More.

Noem has been in acute trouble ever since her management of the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, in which officials shot and killed two U.S. citizens. Her management of the agency has made her widely disliked both within DHS and among other members of the Cabinet and White House staff.
US politics
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says

DHS Secretary Noem faces bipartisan impeachment calls and resignation demands after controversial statements about shooting victims, while Trump administration immigration policies suffer declining public support.
fromDefector
1 week ago

As Best We Can Tell, Kristi Noem Is Now A Green Lantern Or Some Shit | Defector

The current secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

House Oversight Dem Robert Garcia celebrates Kristi Noem's firing: 'Now we don't have to impeach her'

I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump ousts DHS secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with Republican senator

Trump replaced Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin after ICE agents killed two US citizens and reports of Noem's questionable conduct drew bipartisan criticism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Morning Joe Hosts Blast Bro-Centric Tough Guy' Pete Hegseth for Treating Fallen Heroes' as Slur' Against Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism from MSNBC hosts for dismissing media coverage of fallen service members' deaths as negative reporting rather than acknowledging the tragedy of six soldiers killed by an Iranian drone.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Czech lawmakers will vote on lifting immunity for populist leader Babis over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers voted on lifting Prime Minister Andrej Babis's immunity to allow prosecution in a €2 million EU subsidy fraud case involving a farm that received improper subsidies.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: 'Pizzagate', hot-tub pics, and angry walkouts: Inside the Clintons' Epstein deposition

Newly released deposition tapes from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation show Bill and Hillary Clinton facing hours of questioning from a Republican-led House committee, reigniting partisan controversy and questions about other political figures' potential involvement.
#congressional-hearing
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Noem Drops the Hammer on Dem Asking About Alleged Affair: To You GOP Women Are Stupid' or Sluts'

Rep. Moskowitz questioned DHS Secretary Noem about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, while Noem accused him of attacking conservative women.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
US politics

Tim Walz smacks down Nancy Mace's attempt to turn fraud hearing into a debate about trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Nancy Mace questioned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about defining womanhood during a House hearing ostensibly focused on welfare fraud allegations in Minnesota, which Walz declined to answer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Noem Drops the Hammer on Dem Asking About Alleged Affair: To You GOP Women Are Stupid' or Sluts'

Rep. Moskowitz questioned DHS Secretary Noem about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, while Noem accused him of attacking conservative women.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
US politics

Tim Walz smacks down Nancy Mace's attempt to turn fraud hearing into a debate about trans people - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Just Not True': CNN's Jake Tapper Blasts Hegseth's Claim Media Reports Military Deaths Just to Make Trump Look Bad'

CNN anchor Jake Tapper defended media coverage of six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility, rejecting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that reporting their deaths was politically motivated against President Trump.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Mamdani says time will tell' if radio host Sid Rosenberg's apology for cockroach' slur was sincere | amNewYork

Right-wing radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized on-air for calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani a cockroach and making inflammatory remarks, though Mamdani expressed skepticism about the sincerity of the apology.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Asked With Her Husband Sitting Right Behind Her If She's Had Sexual Relations With Corey Lewandowski'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem rejected questions about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during House Judiciary Committee testimony, calling the inquiry tabloid garbage while her husband sat behind her.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pod Save America Star Cites Knitting Club T-Shirt in Defense of Democrat With Red Flags

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny over antisemitic associations, including a Nazi tattoo, amplifying antisemitic posts, and meeting with antisemitic commentators.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

I'm Not Here to Be Your Prop!' Tim Walz Fires Back After Nancy Mace Asks What Is a Woman?'

Gov. Walz, what is a woman? Have you learned that lesson? Mace asked 63 seconds into her allotted time. I'm the governor of Minnesota, congresswoman, I'm not here to be your prop for your obsession! Walz shot back. So if you can't define what a woman is, you can't define fraud, Mace told him.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

Sir Keir Starmer defended the UK's decision to refuse initial involvement in US-Israel strikes on Iran, prioritizing protecting British nationals while later agreeing to defensive operations from British bases.
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Roc Nation Claims Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Drew 4.157 Billion Views in 24 Hours

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance achieved 4.157 billion worldwide views in 24 hours, ranking as the fourth-most viewed halftime show in Super Bowl history.
Arts
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2 weeks ago

San Francisco Ballet pulls out of Kennedy Center performances

San Francisco Ballet cancelled its May performances at the Kennedy Center amid political tensions following Trump's takeover and addition of his name to the building.
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2 weeks ago

Trump says special relationship is obviously not what is was' after Starmer's refusal to back Iran strikes UK politics live

We all remember the mistakes of Iraq, and we have learned those lessons. Any UK actions must always have a lawful basis, and a viable thought-through plan. That is the principle that I applied to the decisions that I made over the weekend.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Nancy Mace under House Ethics Committee investigation

The report says Mace consistently 'requested and received the maximum allowable reimbursement' from a program meant to help House members pay their D.C. living costs. An OCC review of invoices, utility bills and other documents 'identified discrepancies between the amounts requested and received by Rep. Mace ... and the total of these associated bills.'
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2 weeks ago

Trump admin hangs banner of anti-LGBTQ+ influencer Charlie Kirk outside Ed. Dept. - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration honored Charlie Kirk alongside historic education advocates on a Department of Education banner, despite Kirk's lack of educational credentials and controversial positions on diversity and inclusion.
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Dem Senate candidate shares post from anti-LGBTQ+ influencer & says it was an accident - LGBTQ Nation

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner reposted content from an anti-LGBTQ+ influencer before deleting it, following previous controversies involving antisemitic podcasters and a Nazi-themed tattoo.
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2 weeks ago

Nancy Mace Uses Iran Attacks to Go After Ilhan Omar, Who's... Somalian

Rep. Nancy Mace faces scrutiny over personal struggles and controversial behavior, including trauma-driven actions and inflammatory attacks on Muslim colleagues following geopolitical events.
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2 weeks ago

Dana White Fires Back at Critics Complaining He's Made UFC Political' With Trump Ties

How about you be authentic and just be yourself? How about that? Just be authentic. You don't have to agree with me, and you don't have to like it; and I don't have to agree with you, but we can all still just get along. I mean, that's how this is supposed to work.
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Out USA Hockey captain says it's not her job to explain others' bad behavior: "I want to celebrate" - LGBTQ Nation

USA Women's Hockey captain Hilary Knight criticized President Trump's dismissive joke about the women's team during his call with the men's team after both won Olympic gold medals.
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UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
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2 weeks ago

Anthropic's Claude reports widespread outage | TechCrunch

The issues we are seeing are related to Claude.ai and with the login/logout paths. Anthropic has not yet detailed what caused the outage, though the company said it has identified an issue and is implementing a fix.
Artificial intelligence
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Politics live: UK not at war with Iran despite drone attack on RAF base says minister

Prime Minister Starmer authorized US military strikes against Iran from British bases, drawing criticism for potentially enabling illegal military action and risking civilian casualties.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform council deputy admits post image was AI

The image was obviously for illustrative purposes. Grimes said it was 'entirely predictable' the BBC was 'hyperventilating' over the image instead of the fact 'southern councils are using the north as a dumping ground for their housing failures and mass migration'. He added: 'Make no mistake, this is happening, people are being pushed to the back of the queue in their own communities.'
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