President Donald Trump questioned former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s approval of a costly ad campaign prominently featuring herself. Noem has repeatedly claimed, including during congressional testimony on Tuesday, that Trump personally asked her to craft the DHS ad campaign, which cost over $220 million. But the president publicly disputed the...
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President Donald Trump laid out his first clear terms for the end of the war with Iran on Friday morning, saying he would accept nothing short of capitulation.“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “After that, and the selection...
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A key trait President Donald Trump values in members of his team let him down with departing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem: the ability to perform well on camera.Paradoxically, a $200 million ad campaign and televised hearings on Capitol Hill played a significant role in Noem’s ouster. The telegenic...
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The joint Israel-U.S. war against Iran could complicate fledgling plans to end American financial aid to the Jewish state over the next decade. Since Feb. 28, the allies have coordinated military actions against the Shia Islamic theocracy, targeting its leadership, nuclear and ballistic missile program, and armed forces.Given the Iran...
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s clash with GOP senators this week was the final straw for President Donald Trump, though insiders say her fate had been sealed long before Tuesday’s hearing.Two days after that hearing, Trump announced via social media that Noem would be replaced at DHS by Sen. Markwayne...
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President Donald Trump has added two new demands for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, legislation intended to secure election integrity nationwide. The SAVE America Act, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), would require proof of citizenship and voter identification in order to register...
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The National Capital Planning Commission delayed its vote on the White House ballroom project until early next month after hearing critics during a public meeting on Thursday.Widespread pushback against the construction was expected after the commission released thousands of pages featuring mostly negative comments. NCPC Chairman Will Scharf, whom President...
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EXCLUSIVE — Joy, celebration, and even happy tears swept through Department of Homeland Security agency offices Thursday afternoon as news that President Donald Trump had removed Secretary Kristi Noem from her post.Trump administration insiders, including senior DHS officials, told the Washington Examiner they were stunned by Trump’s sudden decision to replace Noem at...
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President Donald Trump did not address the recent firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, nor did he respond to questions about the secretary during his first public appearance since her Thursday afternoon ouster.Trump appeared with soccer superstar Lionel Messi at a White House event for Inter Miami CF, the...
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President Donald Trump did not address the recent firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, nor did he respond to questions about the secretary during his first public appearance since her Thursday afternoon ouster.Trump appeared with soccer superstar Lionel Messi at a White House event for Inter Miami CF, the...
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President Donald Trump distanced himself from Tucker Carlson in a Thursday interview, saying that the former Fox News host is no longer aligned with the MAGA movement and has “lost his way.” “Tucker has lost his way,” Trump told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl. “I knew that a long time ago, and...
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President Donald Trump distanced himself from Tucker Carlson in a Thursday interview, saying that the former Fox News host is no longer aligned with the MAGA movement and has “lost his way.” “Tucker has lost his way,” Trump told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl. “I knew that a long time ago, and...
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