Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's CBS lawsuit Paramount Global will pay $16 million to settle President Trump's lawsuit over 60 Minutes' interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris — a lawsuit that many legal experts considered spurious.

Stephen Colbert was right — this is a “big fat bribe.”

www.npr.org/2025/07/02/n... Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's CBS suit : NPR

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You never really know someone until the coffee maker breaks

Spare us the fake outrage.

Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger retires Friday, after rebuilding department in wake of Capitol riot Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger, who's led the department since the Capitol riot, spoke with CBS News before his retirement.

Capitol Police chief blasts Jan 6 conspiracy theories:

“My folks were here on Jan. 6.. They were assaulted.. Many of them were injured. They know exactly what happened on Jan. 6. For somebody to make up some story that, 'Oh, it wasn't that bad’..it is just not true”

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I still can’t believe Jesse Watters, a blow-dried manicured made-up soft little TV guy whose hands probably feel like pillows, thinks he’s in a position to proclaim what Real Men can do.

Trump's Plan to Kick Millions of Americans Off Medicaid, Explained Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are imposing massive cuts to Medicaid in order to fund tax breaks for the richest Americans.

A whopping 76 percent oppose significant cuts to Medicaid.

The tax bill that Republicans ultimately pass — public opinion be damned — will make life more difficult for millions of low-income Americans.

Here’s everything you need to know ⤵️

The United States just lost its last perfect credit rating | CNN Business Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates, potentially c...

Moody’s downgraded the credit rating of the US for the first time since 1917, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates, creating an extra financial burden for Americans already struggling with tariffs and inflation.

Attempts to cut public media fail because ‘people think that it’s worth it’: Fmr NPR President Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR are crucial sources of information, serving communities around the country. Despite President Trump’s latest attempt to defund them, Former NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller points out that multiple past attempts have always failed in Congress. Why? “Members of Congress are hearing from their constituents how much they value public television and public radio,” Schiller explains. Despite Trump and Republicans leading the charge, “this is particularly true in red states and small communities, because there may not be any [other] sources of local news.”

Trump's latest executive order aims to defund PBS and NPR, but public media funding is actually controlled by Congress. Past GOP defunding attempts have continuously failed, because, as Fmr. NPR Pres & CEO @vivianschiller.bsky.social shares, even in red states, “people think it’s worth it.” #Velshi

Oil spill off Louisiana's Gulf Coast raises alarm as DOGE cuts may threaten response efforts A leaking well continues to spew a geyser of oil into waters off Louisiana's Gulf Coast.

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Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups warn that DOGE cuts may hamper the response to a major oil spill off Louisiana's Gulf Coast this week, a leak that is fast contaminating marshlands and threatening vital wildlife habitats.

Happy #Caturday from Pogo who is doing what he does best…whatever he wants

From “America First” to “Sell America” Donald Trump’s first hundred days have been an unprecedented economic fiasco.

Donald Trump “has single-handedly stunned an economy that, when he took over, was characterized by strong growth, a healthy rate of business investment, and a soaring stock market,” @johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.

If Bukele doesn't want to meet in D.C., I'll go to El Salvador to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen

I've been clear: if President Bukele doesn't want to meet here in D.C., then I intend to go to El Salvador this week to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's condition and discuss his release.

Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.

Wow, we are now being officially advised against travel to the USA by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. I never thought I'd see the day. ☹️ #AcademicChatter

BREAKING: I just offered an amendment on the floor to give Veterans fired in the Trump-Musk layoffs their jobs back.

Every single Republican blocked it.

Shame on them for betraying our heroes.

Another Rocky Day in Markets: Stocks and Bonds Sink With the S&P 500 near a bear market, shares in Europe and Asia fell as China and other major U.S. trading partners confronted significantly higher tariffs. Investors also sold U.S. bonds.

Treasury bonds are traditionally seen as a safe haven in times of economic turmoil, because they offer investors a guaranteed payment backed by the U.S. government. Instead, investors are selling the assets.

Here's what to know.

These People Did Meaningful Work That Made Our Lives Better - Michael Lewis On Fired Federal Workers YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

This is my experience with most federal workers. It is about the people & Mr. Lewis gets it. #WhoIsGovernment

Elon & DOGE are making this the new normal: seniors & people with disabilities on Social Security spending hours on the phone & waiting in offices (many of which Elon and DOGE want to close)—while overworked staff fear being fired.

DOGE is anything but efficient.
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My California poppies are in full bloom, creating an orange carpet in my back garden 🧡 #Poppyobsession #californianativeplants #flowers #naturephotography

Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.

Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.

Used Tesla Prices Are Dropping. Are Elon Musk's Politics to Blame? With the high visibility of Musk's DOGE role, there's been a surge in public attention on his politics.

“Used Tesla prices have been falling faster than other non-Tesla EVs. Since the election, used non-Tesla EV list prices are down from $40,771 to $39,689, which is a 2.7% drop” #Tesla

The VA promised DOGE cuts won’t harm veterans. Employees say it’s already happening. "To be seen or cast as this bad person after I served this country...feels really awful."

The VA Promised DOGE Cuts Won’t Harm Veterans. Employees Say It’s Already Happening.

“To be seen or cast as this bad person after I served this country…feels really awful.”

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I didn’t hear any concepts for a healthcare plan.

'DOGE Dividends': Will You Actually Get a $5,000 Check From Trump? Experts weigh in on the possibility of Americans receiving DOGE refund checks.

#Doge #$5000 “The $5,000 check is based on the premise that DOGE reaches its goal of eliminating $2 trillion in wasteful federal spending. #Musk himself has already cast doubt on that” Shocking I tell you lol

Residents across Florida’s 1st District depend on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. We can’t let them take these vital programs away to fund billionaire’s tax cuts.

In Congress, I will fight for us.

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VA fires 1,400 more staffers in second round of workforce reductions About 2,500 VA workers have been forced out of their jobs in the last few weeks.

About 2,500 VA workers have been forced out of their jobs in the last few weeks.

Lol John Oliver set up a how-to guide for how to make Meta make less ad $$$ from you. johnoliverwantsyourraterotica.com

Here’s What Ukraine Possesses In Natural Resources—As US Reportedly Nears Deal To Secure Minerals Ukraine is home to Europe’s largest titanium, uranium and graphite reserves, the country’s natural resources ministry says.

Here’s What Ukraine Possesses In Natural Resources—As U.S. Reportedly Nears Deal To Secure Minerals