2 w. ago Maga world heads left spinning by Trump’s warm welcome for Mamdani

Members of rightwing base disorientated by cordial Oval Office meeting – but not all Trump supporters downcastA flurry of social media posts from Maga influencers have laid bare the disorientation felt by members of Trump’s base at the spectacle of Friday’s cordial Oval Office meeting with Mamdani, who the president previously painted as a “communist lunatic”.“Wild to allow a jihadist communist to stand behind the president’s desk in the Oval Office. Sad to see,” wrote far-right activist Laura Loomer, one of Trump’s most fervent online backers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zohran Mamdani says he still believes Trump is a ‘fascist’ after cordial White House meeting: Latest

Democrats being accused of sedition say they will not be intimidated by Trump

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2 w. ago Mamdani reiterates Trump is a ‘fascist’ just days after cordial meeting

New York mayor-elect reaffirms past criticisms of president after agreeing to work with him on cost-of-living concernsZohran Mamdani has reiterated his view that Donald Trump is a “fascist” and a “despot” just days after the pair had a surprisingly cordial meeting at the White House.Speaking to NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, the New York City mayor-elect was asked if he still considered Trump a threat to democracy. “Everything that I’ve said in the past I continue to believe,” Mamdani replied. “I think it is important in our politics that we don’t shy away from where we have disagreements.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘Loyalty should be a two way street’: Marjorie Taylor Greene nods to rift with Trump in resignation letter – US politics live

Greene announced her departure in a video and statement posted on X, denouncing Republican party establishmentMarjorie Taylor Greene to resign from office effective January 2026Trump news at a glance: president meets Mamdani at White House and it was nice?Robert Garcia, the ranking member on the House oversight committee, has sent a letter to the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, urging the justice department to release the complete trove of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the newly launched investigation into several Democrats’ ties to the late sex offender.“There is already a concern President Trump will attempt, on dubious legal grounds, to exploit a provision which allows DoJ to withhold information relevant to ongoing investigations,” Garcia wrote. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump brushes off Mamdani’s ‘fascist’ comments and declares incoming NYC mayor ‘can do a very good job’: Live updates

‘You’re going to have, hopefully, a really great mayor,’ Trump said with a smile at his Friday press conference with Mamdani

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2 w. ago Trump says he ‘absolutely’ would live in Mamdani’s New York during unexpectedly cordial first meeting – US politics live

Much anticipated sit-down comes same day US House of Representatives passed resolution denouncing ‘horrors of socialism’Robert Garcia, the ranking member on the House oversight committee, has sent a letter to the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, urging the justice department to release the complete trove of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the newly launched investigation into several Democrats’ ties to the late sex offender.“There is already a concern President Trump will attempt, on dubious legal grounds, to exploit a provision which allows DoJ to withhold information relevant to ongoing investigations,” Garcia wrote. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zohran Mamdani arrives at White House for first meeting with Trump – US politics live

Earlier today, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution to denounce the “horrors of socialism”Robert Garcia, the ranking member on the House oversight committee, has sent a letter to the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, urging the justice department to release the complete trove of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the newly launched investigation into several Democrats’ ties to the late sex offender.“There is already a concern President Trump will attempt, on dubious legal grounds, to exploit a provision which allows DoJ to withhold information relevant to ongoing investigations,” Garcia wrote. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump set for first meeting with Mamdani as backlash over attack on ‘seditious’ Democrats grows: Live updates

Trump anticipated a ‘civil’ meeting with Mamdani, despite insulting each other during New York City’s mayoral race

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2 w. ago Trump claims he’s ‘not threatening death’ for Democrats but says ‘they’re in serious trouble’ as he prepares to meet Mamdani – US politics live

Chuck Schumer says Trump’s remarks amount to calls for ‘execution of elected officials’ as president also says he and Zohran Mamdani will ‘get along fine’ in meetingRobert Garcia, the ranking member on the House oversight committee, has sent a letter to the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, urging the justice department to release the complete trove of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the newly launched investigation into several Democrats’ ties to the late sex offender.“There is already a concern President Trump will attempt, on dubious legal grounds, to exploit a provision which allows DoJ to withhold information relevant to ongoing investigations,” Garcia wrote. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump says ‘seditious’ Democrats are ‘in serious trouble’ ahead of first meeting with Mamdani: Live updates

After branding Mamdani a ‘communist’ Trump will meet with New York City’s mayor-elect in the Oval Office today

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2 w. ago Trump’s threats amount to calls for ‘execution of elected officials’, says Chuck Schumer – US politics live

Democrat Senate minority leader says president’s remarks are ‘outright threat’ as other leading Democrats warn ‘political violence has no place in America’Robert Garcia, the ranking member on the House oversight committee, has sent a letter to the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, urging the justice department to release the complete trove of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the newly launched investigation into several Democrats’ ties to the late sex offender.“There is already a concern President Trump will attempt, on dubious legal grounds, to exploit a provision which allows DoJ to withhold information relevant to ongoing investigations,” Garcia wrote. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump demands ‘seditious’ Democrats be arrested ahead of Mamdani showdown at White House: Live updates

Trump will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office today

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3 w. ago White House walks back Trump’s suggestion of executing Democrats who urge military to disobey illegal orders – live

Karoline Leavitt says Trump doesn’t want to execute Democrats after president’s earlier social post suggesting their behavior is ‘punishable by DEATH’The Trump administration presented a new plan to roll back regulations in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on Wednesday, a move experts fear will accelerate the extinction crisis if adopted.The proposed changes would allow the federal government more power to weigh economic impact against habitat designations, remove safeguards against future events – including the impacts from the climate crisis – and rescind the “blanket rule” that automatically grants threatened species the same protections as those designated as endangered. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago US dignitaries gather for Dick Cheney’s funeral but Trump, Obama and Clinton not in attendance – live

Donald Trump and JD Vance reportedly not invited to the former vice-president’s funeral; Clintons and Obamas notably absent from the eventThe Trump administration presented a new plan to roll back regulations in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on Wednesday, a move experts fear will accelerate the extinction crisis if adopted.The proposed changes would allow the federal government more power to weigh economic impact against habitat designations, remove safeguards against future events – including the impacts from the climate crisis – and rescind the “blanket rule” that automatically grants threatened species the same protections as those designated as endangered. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Epstein survivors urge justice department to ‘do the right thing’ and release complete files – US politics live

Several survivors of late sex offender’s abuse urge department to ‘not withhold information’ as ongoing probes at Trump’s behest could limit what is releasedThe Trump administration presented a new plan to roll back regulations in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on Wednesday, a move experts fear will accelerate the extinction crisis if adopted.The proposed changes would allow the federal government more power to weigh economic impact against habitat designations, remove safeguards against future events – including the impacts from the climate crisis – and rescind the “blanket rule” that automatically grants threatened species the same protections as those designated as endangered. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago As Epstein consumes the White House, Republicans are starting to think twice about absolute loyalty to Trump

On the Hill, Trump’s influence amounted to little in the face of the MAGA voter base’s fury. That’s a sign of things to come, argues John Bowden

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4 w. ago Trump calls Epstein emails a Democratic deflection after correspondence alleges president ‘knew about the girls’ – live

Trump says release of Epstein emails is a distraction from Democrats’ performance during shutdown; White House says they ‘prove absolutely nothing’Trump knew about Epstein’s conduct, newly released emails suggestDemocrat who could force Epstein vote to be sworn in after standoffIn a new batch of emails released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump knew about the late financier and sex-offender’s conduct. In the three emails released, Epstein apparently told his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump “spent hours” at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.In two other emails to author Michael Wolff, Epstein wrote that “of course he knew about the girls”, referring to the now-president. According to the exchanges, Epstein also solicited Wolff’s advice about how he should handle Trump discussing their friendship in an interview with CNN. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff writes. “If he says he hasn’t been on the plane o...

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4 w. ago White House says new Epstein emails mentioning Trump ‘prove absolutely nothing’ – live

White House press secretary says, ‘Jeffrey Epstein was a member at Mar-a-Lago until President Trump kicked him out because Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile and he was a creep’Trump knew about Epstein’s conduct, newly released emails suggestDemocrat who could force Epstein vote to be sworn in after standoffIn a new batch of emails released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump knew about the late financier and sex-offender’s conduct. In the three emails released, Epstein apparently told his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump “spent hours” at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.In two other emails to author Michael Wolff, Epstein wrote that “of course he knew about the girls”, referring to the now-president. According to the exchanges, Epstein also solicited Wolff’s advice about how he should handle Trump discussing their friendship in an interview with CNN. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff writes. “If he says he...

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