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 President Donald Trump offered a candid and comedic explanation for why he never owned a dog while in office during the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches' annual dinner in West Palm Beach, Fla. The event, held near Mar-a-Lago, marked Trump's second appearance in Florida on the same day and his first public remarks outside the White House grounds since a recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Trump reflected on the pressure he faced upon entering the White House in 2017 to adopt a dog, noting the long-standing tradition among U.S. presidents. "When I went to the White House, they said, 'Sir, you'll be the first president in 68 years, or something, that doesn't have a dog.'"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 President Donald Trump mixed humor with security concerns during a recent Oval Office press conference, joking about his weight while addressing questions about whether he might begin wearing a bulletproof vest after the recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Western North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards is under investigation by the U.S. House Ethics Committee over sexual harassment allegations, according to new reporting by CNN.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 The incident prompted the White House to consider what officials are describing as "major security improvements," including the possibility of making the 79-year-old president wear a bulletproof vest during public appearances. The plan to put Trump in a bulletproof vest was reported by Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy, who said on air, "There are discussions underway at the White House about whether or not President Trump is going to have to start wearing a bulletproof vest for future events in public." White House officials are considering having Donald Trump wear a bulletproof vest at all public events Wow pic.twitter.com/XEl7QZtEBb The reported bulletproof vest proposal quickly became the subject of widespread mockery online. "This piece of s*** needs to wear a bulletproof diaper so he stops stinking people out of rooms," one X user wrote, referencing online rumors that Trump wears diapers. Several comments also targeted Trump's physique, with one claiming a bulletproof vest for Trump would "take months to assemble," and another asking, "Do they even make vests that large?" Investigators are reviewing a manifesto attributed to him, which reportedly contained conspiracy-driven claims about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, including accusations that Trump was a "child abuser" and "rapist" who needs to be killed. Social media activity linked to Allen showed criticism of Trump and U.S. foreign policy, and the suspect's relatives also told investigators he had made radical statements.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 You know, he's got super hearing," the president added, drawing an uneasy chuckle from Isaacman, who stood alongside members of the Artemis II crew. can't believe that just happened: Trump got a NASA question and deferred to NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, saying "the best man to tell you that is the man sitting right over here. He's got super hearing" pic.twitter.com/Gw5Eakwhpq The event also celebrated the Artemis II astronauts -- Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen -- who recently returned from a historic lunar flyby mission.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced the first round of intense questioning on Capitol Hill on April 29 as lawmakers scrutinized the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, launched without formal congressional approval. The hearing, Hegseth's first since the conflict began in late February, quickly shifted gears when a Democratic lawmaker used Hegseth's own past statement to challenge his stance on military obedience. Hegseth later moved to penalize him by reducing his retirement pay and demoting his retired rank, a move that triggered legal challenges and political backlash, with critics arguing that the Trump administration was targeting dissent rather than addressing the substance of the concerns raised in the video.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Melania Trump and Tiffany Trump raised eyebrows at a White House state dinner honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, drawing attention to their wardrobe choices at an event typically governed by strict British dress conventions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 A report published and later revised by The New York Times triggered a sharp response from Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, after it suggested she was seen holding another man's hand during the chaos following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. "A Times journalist on the scene of the Correspondents' Dinner accurately reported during the breaking news events of the evening, including Ms. Wilkins' sheltering in a room while holding a security officer's hand," the spokesperson said, adding, "This reporting was published in a live blog Saturday night, and was updated for additional context to readers." The newspaper recently reported that the bureau examined whether one of the Times' journalists, Elizabeth Williamson, violated federal stalking laws during her coverage of Patel's alleged use of agency resources to provide Wilkins with security and transportation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Michael Glantz, a Creative Artists Agency (CAA) "super-agent" who went viral for calmly eating a salad during the shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Assocation dinner, says his reaction came down to a mix of temperament and practicality. In an interview with The New York Times, Glantz said he "wasn't scared" and was more interested in observing the scene. CNN's Kasie Hunt, who said she was among those taking cover, joked that she was "not calmly eating burrata salad," adding, "I guess, hats off to Michael."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 A White House photo meant to celebrate a championship women's team drew backlash after critics said it sidelined the very athletes it was supposed to honor. The controversy began when an image shared on X by White House aide Margo Martin showed Donald Trump posing with the Georgia Bulldogs women's tennis team, with the players largely obscured behind a group of men in the foreground. "Up next are the 2025 NCAA Women's Tennis Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs, who just captured their third national title," Trump said. "Sophia Rojas sealed this team's incredible victory, losing the first set before roaring back to dominate the next two and clinch Georgia's sweep over Texas A&M. Along with the women's champions, Trump also honored other college winners, including Wake Forest in men's tennis, Oklahoma State in men's golf, Texas A&M in women's volleyball, Youngstown State in women's bowling, Florida State in women's soccer and West Virginia in mixed rifle. Despite the backlash, the University of Georgia's women's tennis team did not distance itself from the visit.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump's new Navy secretary draws heat for past controversial commentsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Madison Sheahan, a former senior official at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations from a former romantic partner who described a turbulent and controlling relationship during Sheahan's earlier political career.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Tony Dokoupil stepped into one of television's most visible news roles earlier this year when he took over the anchor chair at CBS Evening News in January, but his tenure has quickly drawn criticism from inside the newsroom.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump admin 'being humiliated' by Iran, NATO ally saysAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Markwayne Mullin, the Oklahoma senator who recently became Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security following Kristi Noem, is facing increased public scrutiny -- not only for his narrow confirmation but also for his personal life.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 President Donald Trump hosted an Oval Office event focused on lowering prescription drug costs, but attention quickly shifted to a 2-year-old boy whose case was presented as a "miracle" breakthrough in treatment. HILARIOUS: A "miracle" toddler, Travis, STOLE the show during President Trump's press conference yesterday, rolling around the carpet in the Oval Office.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 A federal judge handed a decisive legal win to Bill Maher and HBO, dismissing a defamation lawsuit filed by far-right activist Laura Loomer that sought more than $150 million in damages. In a statement to CNN, Loomer called the ruling "factually and legally wrong," arguing Maher's comment was "no joke" and describing the decision as "totally dishonest and misogynistic." On malice, the judge noted Maher testified he "had no reason to doubt" a Trump-Loomer affair, citing Trump's reported past affairs, their public closeness and Loomer's own comments about him. The court also dismissed Loomer's damages claim, writing she "has not identified a single individual who believed that she was sleeping with President Trump because of the episode or a single relationship that was damaged as a result of the episode." "Loomer testified that her income increased in 2024 compared to prior years and that she continues to speak to and meet with President Trump, he continues to solicit her opinions and she continues to receive invitations to the White House," Judge Moody wrote, adding that the "remaining evidence of alleged damages associated with lost job opportunities is entirely speculative."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Right-wing podcaster Shannon Joy sharply criticized Donald Trump during a recent broadcast, describing him as a "sociopathic abuser" and accusing him of predatory behavior, according to remarks made on her show. Joy made the comments on "The Shannon Joy Show" podcast while speaking with former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has recently broken with Trump after years as one of his most vocal allies. During the interview, Joy framed Trump's treatment of Greene as "abusive," telling her guest: "The behavior of Donald Trump that you described, what you went through and dealt with in the last few months of your position in D.C., it was abusive," Joy said. A White House spokesperson, Davis Ingle, pushed back strongly on Greene's remarks, saying, "Marjorie Taylor Greene is a quitter who is pathetically trying to stay relevant by going on liberal media shows to bash President Trump.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Speaking on "The Shannon Joy Show," Greene claimed that Trump directly ordered then-Attorney General Pam Bondi not to release the Epstein files, adding that "he was blocking everybody" from making the records public.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 The White House marked Earth Day with a social media post that was quickly ridiculed by critics, as officials shared an AI-generated meme referencing President Donald Trump's frequent claim that the United States is "the hottest country in the world." pic.twitter.com/EXiruEgcOl Trump's record includes opposition to environmental initiatives such as the Green New Deal -- often labeled by him as the "Green New Scam" -- and support for expanded fossil fuel production under the slogan "drill, baby, drill."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Former President Barack Obama celebrated a key political victory after Virginia voters approved a closely watched referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map, a move President Donald Trump had been trying to preventAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Democratic representative's tragic marriage breakdown revealed in court docsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Sheriff Nanos admitted through his lawyer, James Cool, that he left the El Paso Police Department in 1982 to avoid a three-day suspension for insubordination. "It is 100% correct that Sheriff Nanos was never suspended during his four decades of decorated and faithful service with the Pima County Sheriff's Department ('PCSD')," he wrote.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dems score major win in VirginiaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Senior military official stopped Trump from using nuclear codes during emergency Iran meeting, CIA analyst saysAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Psychologist Dr. John Gartner, a former professor at Johns Hopkins University, has issued a dire warning about President Donald Trump's alleged cognitive decline, claiming his recent behavior reflects deeper psychological concerns and could push the world toward a crisis. He then issued a dire warning, claiming, "Humanity is in the most dangerous moment now that's ever happened in human history because the man who is president is a malignant narcissist who wants to assert his dominance and his grandiosity over the world -- and as he's starting to cognitively deteriorate."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Man arrested for threatening to kill Trump and 'feed the skin to stray dogs'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies have sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by President Donald Trump, accusing it of extortion and an "illegal scheme" to seize his tokens. The complaint raises concerns about World Liberty's financial health, again stating the company "is on the verge of collapse" and noting it recently took out a loan using WLFI tokens as collateral, though the company says it has enough capital to avoid default. The lawsuit claims World Liberty used the feature to freeze 595 million of Sun's unlocked WLFI in September 2025, shortly after he moved about $9 million worth of tokens.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed with President Donald Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, during his contentious Senate confirmation hearing, raising concerns about his independence, ethics and financial disclosures. Tensions escalated when Warren pressed Warsh on ethics concerns, including undisclosed financial holdings exceeding $100 million and potential conflicts of interest.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson invoked scripture to criticize Donald Trump in a sharp break from his past support, raising questions about the president's recent social media activity. Reading from the description of "the man of lawlessness" in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12 and the prophecy of a boastful king in Daniel 11:36, Carlson said Trump appeared to show traits associated with the Antichrist, though he added it remains "unclear" if that label applies. "I know why Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones have all been fighting me for years, especially by the fact that they think it is wonderful for Iran, the Number One State Sponsor of Terror, to have a Nuclear Weapon -- Because they have one thing in common, Low IQs," Trump wrote. PRESIDENT TRUMP on TruthSocial: I know why Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones have all been fighting me for years, especially by the fact that they think it is wonderful for Iran, the Number One State Sponsor of Terror, to have a Nuclear Weapon --... pic.twitter.com/bXq62kJklq "They're stupid people, they know it, their families know it and everyone else knows it, too! Once one of Fox News's most prominent figures before his exit in 2023, Carlson has recently been critical of Trump's position on Iran. Along with other right-wing media personalities like Megyn Kelly and Alex Jones, Carlson has pushed back on Trump's rhetoric around foreign policy, creating distance between him and the president.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump's newest Cabinet member is wildly popular: Secret to his high approval rating revealedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 The comments come as authorities continue searching for retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William "Neil" McCasland, one of several researchers with ties to sensitive government programs who have recently gone missing. Officials say at least 10 scientists linked to U.S. military and government research programs have recently gone missing under varying circumstances, prompting scrutiny at the White House over whether the incidents are related or coincidental.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 The Pentagon moved to defend Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after he recited a prayer at a Pentagon worship service that closely resembled a fictional monologue from Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film Pulp Fiction, a passage that has never appeared in the Bible. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell addressed the controversy in a statement on X, writing, "Secretary Hegseth on Wednesday shared a custom prayer, referenced as the CSAR prayer, used by the brave warfighters of Sandy-1 who led the daylight rescue mission of Dude 44 Alpha out of Iran, which was obviously inspired by dialogue in Pulp Fiction. Secretary Hegseth on Wednesday shared a custom prayer, referenced as the CSAR prayer, used by the brave warfighters of Sandy-1 who led the daylight rescue mission of Dude 44 Alpha out of Iran, which was obviously inspired by dialogue in Pulp Fiction. During the worship service at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the prayer, known as "CSAR 25:17," had been used by "Sandy-1" combat search-and-rescue crews before missions, including a recent operation involving two U.S. Air Force personnel, who were shot down over Iran.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 A government investigation into Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has uncovered text messages allegedly sent by her husband and father to young female staffers, according to a report by The New York Times. The probe, conducted by the Labor Department's inspector general, follows a prior investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia into three sexual assault allegations involving her husband, Shawn DeRemer.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justice warns of 'unprecedented' Supreme Court changeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 A lavish bridal shower at Mar-a-Lago for Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancee, Bettina Anderson, brought together key members of the Trump family -- but not first lady Melania Trump, whose absence drew particular attention.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) could soon face a House expulsion vote following a series of ethics findings and federal charges alleging she misused millions in disaster relief funds. A bipartisan House Ethics subcommittee concluded in March that Cherfilus-McCormick was guilty of 25 out of 27 counts of ethics violations, including accusations that she embezzled millions from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) has already introduced a resolution to expel Cherfilus-McCormick, which is expected to move to the House floor after the sanctions hearing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Dr. Mehmet Oz, who serves as the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), appeared on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast Triggered for an episode titled "Following the Healthy Brick Road," where he made the disclosure that Donald Trump thinks that diet soda kills cancer. He'll hit the red button and in comes the diet soda pop, which is -- your dad argues that diet soda is good for him because it kills grass if you pour it on grass, so therefore it must kill cancer cells inside the body." President Trump thinks soda kills cancer cells, Dr. Oz says.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Scaramucci, who briefly served in the previous Trump administration in 2017, pointed to the president's recent statements and behavior as evidence of what he described as a "cognitive crisis," adding to a growing wave of criticism tied to the Trump administration's handling of tensions with Iran.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 "I'm going to address it right at the front, Mr. Vice President, I'm on stage here instead of our friend Erika Kirk because unfortunately she has received some very serious threats in her direction," Kolvet said.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 The apology followed comments Sotomayor made during an event in Kansas, where she took aim at Kavanaugh's concurring opinion in a high-profile emergency case involving immigration enforcement tactics. "To be clear, apparent ethnicity alone cannot furnish reasonable suspicion; under this court's case law regarding immigration stops, however, it can be a 'relevant factor' when considered along with other salient factors," Kavanaugh wrote.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor of California following allegations of sexual assault from a former aide, according to a recent statement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Popular Twitch streamer Hasan Piker sparked controversy after calling the Republican Party the "biggest terrorist" organization in the world during a recent interview with Jon Favreau, a co-host of "Pod Save America" and former speechwriter for Barack Obama. These include Piker saying America "deserved" the September 11 attacks and, more recently, that it would be "f****** hilarious" if "inbred" Orthodox Jews in Israel were killed fighting in Lebanon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 The plan, however, hinges on whether President Donald Trump's coveted White House ballroom project, which keeps getting delayed due to legal hurdles, gets completed on time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Her comments come amid continued public criticism of the country's direction following the most recent election, where Donald Trump defeated former Vice President Kamala Harris.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pam Bondi launched DOJ investigation into former Trump aide to 'placate' him before she got firedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten said Democrats may have a clear path to winning back control of the House -- and potentially the Senate -- following strong performances in recent special elections. Appearing on CNN with John Berman, Enten pointed to a series of races in which Democratic candidates significantly outperformed the party's 2024 baseline when former Vice President Kamala Harris was at the top of the ticket. While Republican Clay Fuller won the race over Democrat Shawn Harris, Enten emphasized that Democrats still posted a substantial gain -- outperforming their prior baseline by 25 points. "The Kalshi prediction markets really are taking these results and saying, oh my goodness gracious," Enten said, adding that Democrats' chances are "up like a rocket."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 A heated exchange unfolded on CNN as host Abby Phillip challenged pro-Trump commentators over the ongoing implications of the U.S. conflict with Iran, particularly with the Strait of Hormuz. That's not what they're using," she said, before adding, "The thing that counters your point is that the Strait of Hormuz right now, as we speak, is closed." Phillip countered that the continued closure underscores Iran's ability to exert influence despite its weakened state, a key factor in ongoing negotiations.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy