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MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports Patel has, at least twice, ordered his girlfriend's FBI security detail to also escort one of her allegedly intoxicated friends after a night of partying. Agents have objected to the order, only for Patel to throw a fit trib.al/Kk54JRb
December 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports Patel has, at least twice, ordered his girlfriend's FBI security detail to also escort one of her allegedly intoxicated friends after a night of partying. Agents have objected to the order, only for Patel to throw a fit trib.al/Kk54JRb
Top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee on Monday opened an investigation into multiple flights that Patel took last month with a $60 million government jet.
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/bZoPHwq
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/bZoPHwq
December 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee on Monday opened an investigation into multiple flights that Patel took last month with a $60 million government jet.
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/bZoPHwq
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/bZoPHwq
Trump has given a full and unconditional pardon to entertainment executive Tim Leiweke—whom his own Justice Department indicted on charges of “orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university” in Austin. trib.al/kdwFCSi
December 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Trump has given a full and unconditional pardon to entertainment executive Tim Leiweke—whom his own Justice Department indicted on charges of “orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university” in Austin. trib.al/kdwFCSi
Surprise, surprise: House Republicans don’t want the public to hear what Jack Smith has to say about President Donald Trump—even though the president claims he’d prefer it. trib.al/yFoP4in
December 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Surprise, surprise: House Republicans don’t want the public to hear what Jack Smith has to say about President Donald Trump—even though the president claims he’d prefer it. trib.al/yFoP4in
Days after Trump fell asleep during a televised Cabinet meeting, the president on Thursday again dozed off during a ceremony to mark the signing of a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
He continued to doze after the leaders spoke trib.al/HyfenBZ
He continued to doze after the leaders spoke trib.al/HyfenBZ
December 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Days after Trump fell asleep during a televised Cabinet meeting, the president on Thursday again dozed off during a ceremony to mark the signing of a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
He continued to doze after the leaders spoke trib.al/HyfenBZ
He continued to doze after the leaders spoke trib.al/HyfenBZ
Lawmakers were shocked and appalled Thursday after they were shown video footage of the September 2 double tap that killed two survivors of an airstrike in the Caribbean. trib.al/3vAwlZQ
December 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Lawmakers were shocked and appalled Thursday after they were shown video footage of the September 2 double tap that killed two survivors of an airstrike in the Caribbean. trib.al/3vAwlZQ
Even with the inarguable threats posed by the Trump administration, many see the idea of leaving the U.S. as an admission of defeat.
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/mOEWbF1
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/mOEWbF1
December 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Even with the inarguable threats posed by the Trump administration, many see the idea of leaving the U.S. as an admission of defeat.
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/mOEWbF1
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/mOEWbF1
A new report from payroll processor ADP found that private employees lost nearly 32,000 jobs in November, far off analyst projections that they would add 10,000 jobs.
The data is a sharp decline from October. trib.al/sLyTx4f
The data is a sharp decline from October. trib.al/sLyTx4f
December 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A new report from payroll processor ADP found that private employees lost nearly 32,000 jobs in November, far off analyst projections that they would add 10,000 jobs.
The data is a sharp decline from October. trib.al/sLyTx4f
The data is a sharp decline from October. trib.al/sLyTx4f
MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports Patel has, at least twice, ordered his girlfriend's FBI security detail to also escort one of her allegedly intoxicated friends after a night of partying. Agents have objected to the order, only for Patel to throw a fit trib.al/R9hbjYK
December 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports Patel has, at least twice, ordered his girlfriend's FBI security detail to also escort one of her allegedly intoxicated friends after a night of partying. Agents have objected to the order, only for Patel to throw a fit trib.al/R9hbjYK
The rule against attacking people “out of the fight” is foundational in U.S. and international law. And there’s no doubt it was crossed.
A suspected Venezuelan smuggling boat was destroyed, survivors remained afloat, and a follow-on strike killed them. trib.al/kQNcK8J
A suspected Venezuelan smuggling boat was destroyed, survivors remained afloat, and a follow-on strike killed them. trib.al/kQNcK8J
December 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The rule against attacking people “out of the fight” is foundational in U.S. and international law. And there’s no doubt it was crossed.
A suspected Venezuelan smuggling boat was destroyed, survivors remained afloat, and a follow-on strike killed them. trib.al/kQNcK8J
A suspected Venezuelan smuggling boat was destroyed, survivors remained afloat, and a follow-on strike killed them. trib.al/kQNcK8J
Rising costs, driven by rising inflation and Trump’s disastrous tariffs, kept discounts flat compared to 2024, Reuters reported.
So while consumers may have spent more money on Black Friday than in previous years, shoppers checked out with far fewer items, according to Salesforce. trib.al/pfY39ve
So while consumers may have spent more money on Black Friday than in previous years, shoppers checked out with far fewer items, according to Salesforce. trib.al/pfY39ve
December 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Rising costs, driven by rising inflation and Trump’s disastrous tariffs, kept discounts flat compared to 2024, Reuters reported.
So while consumers may have spent more money on Black Friday than in previous years, shoppers checked out with far fewer items, according to Salesforce. trib.al/pfY39ve
So while consumers may have spent more money on Black Friday than in previous years, shoppers checked out with far fewer items, according to Salesforce. trib.al/pfY39ve
SCOTUS has agreed to hear arguments over the legality of Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship, the 1868 constitutional detail granting persons born on U.S. soil an American passport.
In doing so, the nation's highest judiciary has set the stage for a revolutionary decision. trib.al/Cpb1ir5
In doing so, the nation's highest judiciary has set the stage for a revolutionary decision. trib.al/Cpb1ir5
December 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
SCOTUS has agreed to hear arguments over the legality of Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship, the 1868 constitutional detail granting persons born on U.S. soil an American passport.
In doing so, the nation's highest judiciary has set the stage for a revolutionary decision. trib.al/Cpb1ir5
In doing so, the nation's highest judiciary has set the stage for a revolutionary decision. trib.al/Cpb1ir5
Despite outrage from doctors, the CDC is changing its longtime stance that all babies should be vaccinated at birth. trib.al/GOEMu9G
Now the panel is recommending the vaccine—credited with preventing thousands of illnesses—be given only to infants whose mothers test positive or haven’t been tested.
Now the panel is recommending the vaccine—credited with preventing thousands of illnesses—be given only to infants whose mothers test positive or haven’t been tested.
December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Despite outrage from doctors, the CDC is changing its longtime stance that all babies should be vaccinated at birth. trib.al/GOEMu9G
Now the panel is recommending the vaccine—credited with preventing thousands of illnesses—be given only to infants whose mothers test positive or haven’t been tested.
Now the panel is recommending the vaccine—credited with preventing thousands of illnesses—be given only to infants whose mothers test positive or haven’t been tested.
Indiana’s House of Representatives passed a new legislative map that will make it harder for the state’s only two Democrats to be reelected.
But the map now faces hurdles in the state's GOP-controlled Senate, as Republican senators have warned there isn’t enough support. trib.al/cUC3ASh
But the map now faces hurdles in the state's GOP-controlled Senate, as Republican senators have warned there isn’t enough support. trib.al/cUC3ASh
December 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Indiana’s House of Representatives passed a new legislative map that will make it harder for the state’s only two Democrats to be reelected.
But the map now faces hurdles in the state's GOP-controlled Senate, as Republican senators have warned there isn’t enough support. trib.al/cUC3ASh
But the map now faces hurdles in the state's GOP-controlled Senate, as Republican senators have warned there isn’t enough support. trib.al/cUC3ASh
Pete Hegseth is having one of the worst weeks a Cabinet secretary has had in recent American history. It’s very richly deserved. He’s a bombastic idiot. He’s a liar. And he’s a weasel.
But everyone knew back in January that he would be. That’s where the real problem lies. trib.al/GW2y7Dx
But everyone knew back in January that he would be. That’s where the real problem lies. trib.al/GW2y7Dx
December 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Pete Hegseth is having one of the worst weeks a Cabinet secretary has had in recent American history. It’s very richly deserved. He’s a bombastic idiot. He’s a liar. And he’s a weasel.
But everyone knew back in January that he would be. That’s where the real problem lies. trib.al/GW2y7Dx
But everyone knew back in January that he would be. That’s where the real problem lies. trib.al/GW2y7Dx
The January 6 pipe bombing suspect reportedly told FBI investigators he believed unsubstantiated theories about the 2020 presidential election being stolen from Donald Trump. The FBI has yet to declare an official motive or publicly comment on the report. trib.al/Dx4ldIY
December 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The January 6 pipe bombing suspect reportedly told FBI investigators he believed unsubstantiated theories about the 2020 presidential election being stolen from Donald Trump. The FBI has yet to declare an official motive or publicly comment on the report. trib.al/Dx4ldIY
As MAGA sycophants move into the Defense Department’s press room, one outlet is suing. trib.al/XQhTNIj
“Pentagon officials have dealt to themselves the power to suspend and eventually revoke journalists’ [press badges] for publishing stories that Pentagon leadership may perceive as unfavorable."
“Pentagon officials have dealt to themselves the power to suspend and eventually revoke journalists’ [press badges] for publishing stories that Pentagon leadership may perceive as unfavorable."
December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As MAGA sycophants move into the Defense Department’s press room, one outlet is suing. trib.al/XQhTNIj
“Pentagon officials have dealt to themselves the power to suspend and eventually revoke journalists’ [press badges] for publishing stories that Pentagon leadership may perceive as unfavorable."
“Pentagon officials have dealt to themselves the power to suspend and eventually revoke journalists’ [press badges] for publishing stories that Pentagon leadership may perceive as unfavorable."
The House speaker has already sworn in Rep. Matt Van Epps, less than 2 days after he won a special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district seat.
Yet Johnson waited 7 weeks before swearing in Rep. Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat from Arizona. trib.al/brA1Oms
Yet Johnson waited 7 weeks before swearing in Rep. Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat from Arizona. trib.al/brA1Oms
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The House speaker has already sworn in Rep. Matt Van Epps, less than 2 days after he won a special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district seat.
Yet Johnson waited 7 weeks before swearing in Rep. Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat from Arizona. trib.al/brA1Oms
Yet Johnson waited 7 weeks before swearing in Rep. Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat from Arizona. trib.al/brA1Oms
MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports that Patel has, at least twice, ordered his girlfriend's FBI security detail to also escort one of her allegedly intoxicated friends after a night of partying in Nashville. Agents have objected to the order, only for Patel to throw a fit. trib.al/Kwo7qfY
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports that Patel has, at least twice, ordered his girlfriend's FBI security detail to also escort one of her allegedly intoxicated friends after a night of partying in Nashville. Agents have objected to the order, only for Patel to throw a fit. trib.al/Kwo7qfY
The ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services committee tells TNR after watching the video: “This is a big, big problem.” And it pushes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s story closer to collapse. trib.al/OCwK1l5
December 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services committee tells TNR after watching the video: “This is a big, big problem.” And it pushes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s story closer to collapse. trib.al/OCwK1l5
The instinct to investigate truth-tellers rather than alleged illegality has marked some of America’s darkest constitutional moments.
And it is the through line of this one. trib.al/JLeOjA1
And it is the through line of this one. trib.al/JLeOjA1
December 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The instinct to investigate truth-tellers rather than alleged illegality has marked some of America’s darkest constitutional moments.
And it is the through line of this one. trib.al/JLeOjA1
And it is the through line of this one. trib.al/JLeOjA1
Days after Donald Trump fell asleep during a televised Cabinet meeting, the president on Thursday again dozed off during a ceremony to mark the signing of a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Trump continued to doze after the leaders spoke. trib.al/6tBYEcg
Trump continued to doze after the leaders spoke. trib.al/6tBYEcg
December 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Days after Donald Trump fell asleep during a televised Cabinet meeting, the president on Thursday again dozed off during a ceremony to mark the signing of a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Trump continued to doze after the leaders spoke. trib.al/6tBYEcg
Trump continued to doze after the leaders spoke. trib.al/6tBYEcg
Where Vance chose to make light of possible treason with his “u up?”-style message (which we are generously reading as a joke), Sec. Bessent appeared to have another aim: to cover the group’s tracks by shortening the time it takes for messages to disappear. trib.al/4Ju3Ki6
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Where Vance chose to make light of possible treason with his “u up?”-style message (which we are generously reading as a joke), Sec. Bessent appeared to have another aim: to cover the group’s tracks by shortening the time it takes for messages to disappear. trib.al/4Ju3Ki6
The shooting of two members of the National Guard has prompted the administration to impose new restrictions—and resettlement organizations are reeling.
“They’re scapegoating an entire nationality for the tragic acts of one person.” trib.al/8V7Xtbq
“They’re scapegoating an entire nationality for the tragic acts of one person.” trib.al/8V7Xtbq
December 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The shooting of two members of the National Guard has prompted the administration to impose new restrictions—and resettlement organizations are reeling.
“They’re scapegoating an entire nationality for the tragic acts of one person.” trib.al/8V7Xtbq
“They’re scapegoating an entire nationality for the tragic acts of one person.” trib.al/8V7Xtbq
Lawmakers were shocked and appalled Thursday after they were shown video footage of the September 2 double tap that killed two survivors of an airstrike in the Caribbean. trib.al/ru6Bk6f
December 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Lawmakers were shocked and appalled Thursday after they were shown video footage of the September 2 double tap that killed two survivors of an airstrike in the Caribbean. trib.al/ru6Bk6f