Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn, dealing a massive blow to the incumbent with major implications in the fight for the Senate majority. read more
The one-page document, signed by the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, said that the government would be "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED from prosecuting or pursuing" pending tax claims against Mr. Trump, his family members and businesses. read more
Trump will be joined in China this week by 16 chief executives, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook. read more
Whether it's Bigfoot, the Big Muddy Monster, creatures from the watery deep among urban legends, Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Sharp Museum wants all artists to put their best work on display in celebrating hidden or unknown animals and creatures. "Spooks or Spoofs," a national juried cryptid-themed exhibition will run Aug. 11 through Dec. 21 in the museum. All media are eligible, but artificial intelligence-generated images will not be allowed. read more
According to International Business Times, more than half a million people ponied up, pouring an estimated $59 million into Trump Mobile's coffers. But no phones have arrived, the "made in America" promises have vanished, the launch date keeps sliding back, and this week, Moneywise.com reported on a quiet change made last month to the company's terms of service. read more
"In May 2026, Stewart suspended her campaign for Governor due to allegations that while Mayor of New Britain she misused a city-issued credit card to pay for personal expenses, potentially implicating criminal statutes including fraud, larceny, embezzlement, false statements, wire fraud, and misuse of government property."
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A MAGAt behaving like that? Shockerrrrrr.
Thomas Massie's Defeat Will Tighten Trump's Grip on the GOP
The MAGA base proves again in Kentucky that Trump's blessing is everything. But beyond that base, it's the kiss of death.
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As part of the settlement between the president and the IRS, the DOJ "forever barred and precluded" the IRS from pursuing Trump, his family members, and his companies over any unpaid taxes.
"DOJ Quietly Bans IRS From Ever Investigating Trump Again"
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Authorities recovered more than 30 guns at suspects' residences, FBI says
Law enforcement seized more than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, as well as a crossbow while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the suspects in yesterday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, said Mark Remily, the special agent in charge of FBI San Diego.
Tactical gear, ammunition and electronics were also seized, said Remily.
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According to Politico:
The timing of the last-minute endorsement comes as a surprise, months after he [Trump] was initially expected to jump in: Just on Monday, Cornyn said "the ship has finally sailed" regarding Trump's stamp of approval.
"Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "John Cornyn is a good man, and I worked well with him, but he was not supportive of me when times were tough."
Cornyn and his supporters fear that nominating scandal-plagued Paxton, a figure of the far right with significant personal baggage, would put control of the Senate at risk and cost the party hundreds of millions of dollars to defend the seat this fall.
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I can't understand how Republicans continue to support Trump. Can someone please explain it to me?
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HL Mencken, probably. But he's dead, and has been for a decade less than Trump's been alive. Yet his perspective (particularly with respect to the Scopes "Monkey" Trial) goes marching on ... .