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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Monday he did not propose renaming New York’s Penn Station as “Trump Station,” disputing media reports that he offered to restore federal funding for the Gateway tunnel project in exchange for the name change. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his opposition to the multibillion-dollar Gateway project, which would build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River connecting New Jersey and New York City. He called the initiative a “boondoggle” that could cost “many BILLIONS OF DOLLARS more than projected,” warning of potential overruns without stricter oversight. Trump denied he “brought up” renaming Penn Station, claiming the suggestion came from “certain politicians and construction union heads.” He labeled reports tying funding restoration to a name change as “more fake news.” The president froze $16 billion earmarked for the Gateway project in October. Multiple outlets previously reported that he floated restoring those funds if Democrats agreed to rename Penn Station and Virginia’s Dulles International Airport after him. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) reportedly rejected the idea, noting he lacks authority to change the station’s name. The administration has not announced any plans to revisit the funding freeze. Sources: * The Hill – MBFC Rating The post Trump Denies Proposing Penn Station Name Change appeared first on News Facts Network.

Santa Fe, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers have launched a sweeping investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch, seeking to examine allegations that the late financier trafficked and abused girls and young women at the sprawling property outside the state capital. According to reporting by Axios, the New Mexico House unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution creating a special investigatory subcommittee, described by sponsors as a “Truth Commission.” State Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe) said it is “critical” to uncover what happened at the ranch and provide a platform for survivors. Epstein owned the 7,600-acre property from 1993 until his 2019 death in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The ranch appears numerous times in Justice Department files released publicly, and Epstein accuser Annie Farmer testified in 2021 that abuse occurred there. A prior New Mexico criminal investigation concluded in 2019 without charges. The new panel is empowered to investigate alleged criminal activity and public corruption and may seek testimony from survivors. Lawmakers are also considering potential changes to statutes of limitations. The ranch is now owned by the family of Texas political candidate Don Huffines, who has said they would cooperate with any lawful inquiry. Sources: * Axios – MBFC Rating The post New Mexico Lawmakers Launch Epstein Ranch Investigation appeared first on News Facts Network.

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Cabin John, Maryland — Nearly a month after a major sewer pipe rupture sent an estimated 243 million gallons of untreated waste into the Potomac River, tensions escalated between President Donald Trump and Maryland officials over who bears responsibility for the response. Trump said Monday that the federal government “has no choice but to step in” and address what he called a “massive Ecological Disaster” caused by the “Gross Mismanagement of Local Democrat Leaders,” including Gov. Wes Moore. Moore’s administration pushed back, noting that the Potomac Interceptor pipe, though located on the Maryland side near Cabin John, falls under the jurisdiction of DC Water. Spokesperson Ammar Moussa said federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, have oversight authority and accused the administration of failing to act sooner. The pipe ruptured Jan. 19, and while sewage flow has been redirected into a C&O Canal lock, overflow events have continued, including pump failures earlier this month. Maryland’s Department of the Environment has closed shellfish harvesting areas and is monitoring drinking water intakes, which officials say remain unaffected. Trump said FEMA would assist with management and coordination, while EPA stated its role has been limited to specific support activities. Sources: * News from the States – MBFC Rating The post Moore Administration Rebuts Trump Over Potomac Sewage Claims appeared first on News Facts Network.

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Atlanta, Georgia — Newly unsealed court documents have sparked fresh scrutiny of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s presence at an FBI search of a Fulton County voting center, with Democrats arguing the case relies on widely debunked claims about the 2020 election. According to reporting from The Hill, the affidavit behind the search warrant credited Kurt Olsen, a Trump ally deeply involved in post-2020 election challenges, with initiating the referral that led to the federal probe. The document itself notes that some of the allegations forwarded have been “disproven.” Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) questioned why the nation’s top intelligence official was present at the execution of a domestic search warrant with “no foreign intelligence nexus.” Warner and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) have requested a formal briefing, citing conflicting explanations about Gabbard’s role. Olsen previously pressed the Justice Department to challenge the 2020 results and later represented former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in unsuccessful election lawsuits. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) criticized the renewed focus on what he called “baseless and repackaged claims.” The White House has defended Gabbard’s involvement, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying election security falls squarely within her responsibilities. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said it will respond to congressional inquiries through appropriate channels. Sources: * The Hill – MBFC Rating The post Lawmakers Press Gabbard Over Debunked 2020 Claims In Georgia appeared first on News Facts Network.

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Washington, D.C. — A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) finds that roughly one in three Americans either identify as Christian nationalists or express sympathy for the ideology, with particularly strong support among Republicans and backers of President Donald Trump. According to PRRI, about 11% of Americans qualify as adherents to Christian nationalism, while an additional share are considered sympathizers. In contrast, 64% of Americans fall into categories described as skeptics or rejecters of the movement. Among Republicans, 56% are classified as adherents or supporters, compared with 17% of Democrats. PRRI CEO Melissa Deckman said the ideology presents “a threat to our democracy,” noting that supporters are more likely to endorse illiberal or authoritarian views, including limiting ballot access or using undemocratic means to retain power. The survey also found higher levels of openness to political violence among adherents. Support is strongest in Southern states such as Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia and Oklahoma, with Idaho also cited as an emerging hub due to the influence of Christ Church pastor Doug Wilson, who has called for the U.S. to be governed explicitly by biblical principles. Critics, including Idaho pastor Ben Cremer, argue Christian nationalism undermines pluralism and the constitutional separation of church and state, warning it would impose one sect’s theology on a diverse nation. The survey was based on interviews with more than 22,000 adults conducted throughout 2025. Sources: * News from the States – MBFC Rating The post Poll Shows Strong Republican Support For Christian Nationalism appeared first on News Facts Network.

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