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The White House posted a picture for SpongeBob SquarePants’s birthday on Tuesday, creating a MAGA version of the dedicated Krusty Krab fry cook.The White House reposted a post on X from the official SpongeBob account, which said, “Happy #SpongeBobDay!”... Read more

Vice President JD Vance is set to record an episode with popular podcaster Joe Rogan on Tuesday in Texas, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to the Washington Examiner.Vance was set to appear before the House Republican Conference as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) seeks to restart House business after... Read more

President Donald Trump poured cold water on theories that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was assassinated by Russia, Iran, or any other American enemies.Trump made the comments during a Tuesday bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in the Oval Office.FBI Director Kash Patel said over the... Read more

President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned plans to charge fees for American policing of the Strait of Hormuz in lieu of inking new trade and investment deals with Gulf states.The president, following the breakdown of the memorandum of understanding with Iran, has said that the United States will implement a... Read more

President Donald Trump is meeting Iraq‘s new prime minister, Ali al Zaidi, at the White House on Tuesday morning, after applauding his rise in the Middle East.The two men will speak to the press around 11 a.m., after Trump described al-Zaidi’s April victory as the “beginning of a tremendous new... Read more

President Donald Trump is back at war with Iran after the fragile ceasefire crumbled last week, but the commander in chief might have more leverage to prosecute the conflict this time.On Monday, the Trump administration announced that U.S. forces would once again blockade the Strait of Hormuz in an effort... Read more

President Donald Trump said he does not know whether Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is recovering and acknowledged he has little information about the Kentucky Republican’s condition, despite McConnell releasing a photo of himself from the hospital.“I don’t hear much. I was, you know, never a huge fan, but he’s one... Read more

President Donald Trump on Monday suggested Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) could be a contender to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly over the weekend.“Russell Fry, a young congressman, is outstanding, and that could happen. I could see that happening,” Trump told Newsmax’s Greg Kelly. “I think he’s... Read more

Vice President JD Vance is no longer attending the House Republican Conference meeting on Tuesday morning, an appearance that was expected to come as House GOP leadership tries to tamp down a conservative revolt on the floor.The vice president had to cancel his appearance in front of the GOP conference... Read more

President Donald Trump is hosting the showcase for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix around Washington, D.C.The race itself is scheduled for Aug. 22-23, but Trump will hold a showcase on Monday, scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. He will host the showcase with NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou, along... Read more

President Donald Trump called for Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), to serve as a placeholder senator in the wake of his death.Graham, who had previously been diagnosed with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, died over the weekend after an emergency medical episode. Graham was 71 years... Read more

President Donald Trump said the Secret Service “blew it” when law enforcement failed to secure the outdoor venue in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was almost fatally shot two years ago to the date on Monday.His remarks were in response to a recent report from the Department of Homeland Security Office... Read more