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Assimilation is optional? Wa-Po writer declares Muslims should not need to ‘fit in’ to be American
A Washington Post opinion writer is stirring fresh controversy by arguing that Muslims in the United States should not have to assimilate into the broader culture to justify their place in the country — a stance that is already igniting debate among conservatives who...
‘Relax, I’m Kidding’: President Trump floats new name for Gulf of America
President Trump did what he does best over the weekend: needle the media, land a punchline — and then sit back as the chattering class scrambles to keep up. During a phone interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Trump casually dropped a tongue-in-cheek aside...
Jesse Watters asks Todd Blanche point-blank if he thinks Bondi mishandled Epstein Files
Fox News’ Jesse Watters pressed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday whether he believed former Attorney General Pam Bondi mishandled files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi’s tenure as Attorney General has ended as President Donald Trump announced Blanche...
Ex-governor known for Appalachian Trail sex scandal attempts comeback
Former Republican South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford filed to run for the seat he used to hold in the House of Representatives, The Post and Courier reported Monday. Sanford is running for the seat of Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who is vacating it...
Watch Sen. Chris Van Hollen react after CNN asks if he trusts Iranian officials over Trump
CNN host Kasie Hunt asked Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Monday whether he believes Iranian officials over President Donald Trump. Trump said talks had started between the United States and Iran. Iran, however, denied any such negotiations have taken place....
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Lindsay Clancy holdout had ‘zero doubt’ and a ‘mountain of evidence’ his attorney reveals on Fox News
BS BULLETIN: The lawyer for the lone holdout in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is pushing back on claims that his client admitted having reasonable doubt but refused to follow the law. Attorney Edward Paltzik says juror Michael Desronvil had “zero doubt” and “a...
‘We speak English here!’ Steve Hilton lays out his plan to overhaul California schools
BS BULLETIN: California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says he wants public-school instruction conducted in English. “We speak English here!” Hilton declared while arguing that students should learn the language as quickly as possible. California...
Trump’s ‘Final Battle’ campaign ad is back — but there’s one big difference
BS BULLETIN: The Trump administration is airing a taxpayer-funded ad virtually identical to a Trump 2024 campaign spot. The old version asked viewers to “Join President Trump’s Fight for America.” The new one ends with: “Paid for by the U.S. Government.” Ethics...
Foiled terror plot: Five arrested near key U.S. bomber base after explosives found in three vans
BS BULLETIN: Five men were arrested on terrorism charges near RAF Fairford in England, a strategically important base used by the U.S. Air Force. British authorities were examining suspected explosive devices found in three vans reportedly traveling toward the base....
Democrat candidates are reportedly begging AOC to stay away — ‘The polling is atrocious’
BS BULLETIN: Democrats in several competitive races reportedly don't want Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigning with them this fall. One senior Democratic strategist gave Axios a rather brutal explanation: “The polling is atrocious for her.” At least one Democrat...
Trump offered to sell Xi American weapons after China complained about arms sales to Taiwan
BS BULLETIN: U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue says President Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China would like to buy American weapons. The revelation came as Perdue defended Trump against concerns that Washington is holding up a major weapons package for Taiwan....
