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A viral hug between Erika Kirk and US Vice President JD Vance at a conservative event has sparked online debate about appropriateness and grief.
Photos of Second Lady Usha Vance without her wedding ring at a military base sparked divorce rumors online.
ICE raids are happening in cities nationwide under the Trump administration. A MAGA voter criticized these actions online, sparking debate about enforcement methods and oversight.
Trump escalated his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week, saying he'd "love to fire his a**"
Democrats urge troops to refuse unlawful orders, prompting severe backlash from President Trump.
Understanding why millions of Americans continue to support Donald Trump is more complex than any single explanation. What follows is a crowd-generated list of the reasons people say they love Trump.
Republican David Richardson steps down as FEMA's acting administrator after seven months marked by leadership failures and a catastrophic Texas flood response.
Senior U.S. officials briefed President Trump on potential military actions in Venezuela as carrier groups and strike assets move into the region.
House Democrats have released emails suggesting Jeffrey Epstein believed Donald Trump knew about his abuse. Trump denies involvement,
Podcast host Joe Rogan warned the U.S. may be “on the way to a bona fide civil war, citing rising political extremism.
Trump’s call to deploy troops to defend a non-existent Chicago shopping center drew swift correction from media outlets and renewed scrutiny of his federal intervention rhetoric.
A viral post alleged Trump relocated the historic Resolute Desk to Mar-a-Lago. Fact-checkers found the desk remained in the Oval Office, debunking the rumor.
President Trump announced that Veterans Day will now be called “Victory Day” to align with European celebrations of past wars.
Christine Pelosi announced her candidacy for California State Senate just days after her mother, Nancy Pelosi, retired from Congress.
Elise Stefanik will leave Congress to run for New York governor in 2026, joining a wave of lawmakers seeking higher office.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired or sidelined dozens of top military officers with little explanation.
The USDA has instructed states to halt full SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown. Courts had ordered full payments, but the administration is blocking them
Democrats are split over a new plan to end the government shutdown. Many say it doesn’t protect healthcare or party influence.
Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president in nearly 50 years to attend a regular-season NFL game, drawing both cheers and boos from fans.
Once an All-Star and World Series hero, Darryl Strawberry has received a full presidential pardon from Donald Trump for past tax and drug convictions.