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James Comer likely to subpoena Dem megadonor George Soros: MAGA lawmaker

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) revealed that House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) will likely subpoena liberal billionaire George Soros at her urging. During a Thursday interview on Newsmax, Luna said she had contacted Comer about issuing a subpoena. "I've also talked to Chairman Comer about issuing a subpoena to George Soros, which I think he's going to," she told host Chris Salcedo.
CBS parent company delays $35m Trump settlement over 'bribery' fears: report

1 week ago | msn.com | David Edwards

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Karoline Leavitt slams 'derogatory' Jasmine Crockett over MAGA put down

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt encouraged Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) to "go to a Trump rally" after the Texas Democrat suggested MAGA supporters suffered from mental illness. Speaking to Katie Couric earlier this week, Crockett said there was a "mental health crisis" surrounding President Donald Trump's movement. "We've got a mental health crisis in this country because everyone, no matter how you affiliate yourself, should be against Trump, period.
'Unprepared': GOP lawmaker nixes Tucker Carlson interview after Ted Cruz debacle

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) has reportedly canceled an interview with Tucker Carlson after Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-TX) talk with the MAGA influencer went down in flames. Political analyst Dominic Michael Tripi reported on Thursday that Fine had backed out of the interview. "Rep. Randy Fine was allegedly scheduled to interview with Tucker Carlson but the interview was cancelled at the recommendation of AIPAC, Ben Shapiro, others feeling he was 'unprepared,'" Tripi wrote on X.
'Pray for whoever is selected': Fox News urges prayer for US troops bombing Iran

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt urged viewers to pray for the U.S. troops who could be selected to bomb Iran in the coming days. During Thursday's Fox & Friends program, co-host Brian Kilmeade hyped the use of a so-called bunker-buster bomb. "We've never been closer to addressing this problem," he said of Iran's nuclear facilities. "And this is a historic opportunity.""We are the only ones that have these bombers and this equipment that could actually penetrate," Earhardt noted.
CBS parent company delays $35m Trump settlement over 'bribery' fears: report

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

Paramount has reportedly delayed a $35 million settlement after President Donald Trump sued its CBS affiliate over a lightly edited interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. On Thursday, the New York Post reported that Paramount feared the settlement would be viewed as "bribery" as media heiress Shari Redstone needed government approval to sell the company to Skydance, an independent studio.
'Off the rails': Nancy Mace unloads profane rant on colleague Jasmine Crockett

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) of being "off the rails" in a profane rant. While speaking on the PBD Podcast on Thursday, Mace told host Patrick Bet-David that Congress had never been more partisan. "I mean, Jasmine Crockett, wow, like that lady, that woman's off the rails," Mace said. "You guys don't hang out on the weekends?" Bet-David asked. "Oh, hell no," Mace insisted. "I mean, no, that, no, that would not be a good situation.
'I'm confused': Tucker Carlson explodes over Ted Cruz's biblical ignorance

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

Right-wing influencer Tucker Carlson roasted Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for basing his foreign policy on a Bible verse without knowing the context for it. During an interview this week, Cruz tried to explain why he wanted to be Israel's biggest supporter in the Senate. "You suggested it was a strange thing that I said a minute ago that when I came into the Senate, I resolved that I was going to be the leading defender of Israel," Cruz said.
Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota lawmaker

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

A break-in was reported at the home where Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband were killed by a gunman last week. Brooklyn Park police said someone appeared to have removed plywood from the boarded-up home. "It was discovered that the plywood covering the rear window of the home had been pried off and the window broken to gain entry," a police statement said on Wednesday.
'I don't appreciate the smirk': Dem senator torches 'feckless' Pete Hegseth

1 week ago | rawstory.com | David Edwards

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) lashed out at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he responded to her questions by smirking. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rosen asked Hegseth if he had consulted MAGA influencer Laura Loomer before making personnel decisions. "Public reports indicate that the removal of General [Timothy Haugh], who has served his country proudly, has been influenced by a social media influencer," Rosen said.