BREAKING: Kristi Noem is out, Markwayne Mullin is IN as Homeland Security Secretary, per Trump just now on Truth Social.
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NEW: Trump weighs replacing DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, sources say
"Trump himself was angry with how the hearings went — particularly her assertion, which he denies, that the president was aware of an expensive DHS ad campaign that featured her."
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Mamdani goes after President Trump in his victory speech in no uncertain words:
"So Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up... Hear me, when I say this, to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
Zohran Mamdani in his victory speech tonight after a fierce New York mayoral race:
"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo the best in private life. But let tonight be the last time I mention his name."
CNN projects Abigail Spanberger will win the Virginia gubernatorial election. She makes history as the state's first female governor, and flips the seat for Democrats.
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The post references old allegations that Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) lied about his military service in Vietnam. Trump has called for an investigation into the matter. Blumenthal denies the accusations; he says he misspoke on "a couple of occasions."
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BREAKING: President Trump announces he's commuting the prison sentence of disgraced former GOP Rep. George Santos. Santos is serving an 87 month sentence for aggravated identity theft and wire fraud charges stemming from fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign.
"The call, according to two people familiar with it, was warmer and more fulsome than Harris’ answer when Rachel Maddow asked her on Monday during an interview on MSNBC if she would endorse Mamdani."
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"The abrupt announcement came Wednesday evening after at least one major operator [Nexstar] of ABC-affiliated stations said it would not broadcast the show 'for the foreseeable future.'"
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"While Trump has said he has put his businesses into a trust managed by his children, the disclosures show how income from those sources still ultimately accrue to the president - something that has opened him to accusations of conflicts of interest." www.cnn.com/2025/06/14/b...
President Trump, the poster-in-chief, may have finally been outmatched — by the owner of the social media platform he used to love. | Analysis
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday he was ending the Defense Department’s Women, Peace and Security program which he termed a ‘Biden initiative’ that was enacted by President Donald Trump in his first term.
"In the first Trump administration, several perceived foes of Trump faced inquiries about their handling of national security information –and leaks to the press fueled several scandals at the time."
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Trump tells reporters he has "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
"It's a perfect time to lower interest rates. If he doesn't, is it the end? No. But it would be good timing."
Sixers star Tyrese Maxey has been ruled out for the season after reinjuring his sprained finger.
After carrying the Sixers while Joel Embiid and Paul George struggled with injury, the 2024 All-Star will end up missing the final 30 games of the season.
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Passed through the protest of the Trump administration on the National Mall today. Weren't many places today that you didn't see signs like this on the streets or Metro.
CNN now projecting Susan Crawford will defeat Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Liberals maintain the 4-3 majority for the state's judiciary.
Crawford's campaign had outraised Schimel, despite Schimel's financial backing from Elon Musk-tied groups.
Update:
With 99% of the vote in, the margin for Fine increases to +14.
Update:
With 99% of the vote in, the Patronis margin increases to +14.8.
Dispatch from home, where Miss Cleo is NOT thrilled that there is still one more special race to be called before her person is back for scheduled evening couch time.
CNN projecting Jimmy Patronis (R) defeats Gay Valimont (D) for FL-1.
Current margin shows Patronis +7.8.
This is similarly a historically very red district. In November, this district was Trump +37.2 and Gaetz +32.
"Let's get in good trouble. My friend, Madame President, I yield the floor."
And with that, Sen. Cory Booker wraps up his record shattering Senate floor speech after 25 hours, 5 minutes and some change.
CNN projecting Randy Fine (R) defeats Josh Weil (D) for FL-6.
Current margin has Fine +8.1 with 73% of the vote in.
In November, this district was Trump +30.1 and Waltz +33.
President Trump's second term faces its first electoral tests with elections in Wisconsin and Florida.
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The race for DNC chair is split between those who expect the new GOP trifecta to fumble its power away to them, and those who think they can’t win the next election without serious changes.
Exclusive: The House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release its report into the conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, according to multiple sources
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NEW from @isaacdovere.bsky.social: Kamala Harris remains undecided on whether to run for California governor in 2026, or try her luck in the presidential primary in 2028.
He'll be on Inside Politics Sunday on @cnn.com to unpack the story. Tune in at 8aET or 11aET!
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If Biden wants to do it, he could pardon the committee members, Trump said, “and maybe he should.”