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Trump springs 6 during America 250 as pardon frenzy grips DC: 'Setting them all free!'

Trump springs 6 during America 250 as pardon frenzy grips DC: 'Setting them all free!'

President Donald Trump said Friday he has signed pardons for six people convicted in connection with tampering with vehicle emissions controls, casting their cases

Air Force major cuffed in uniform on Capitol steps demanding Trump and Vance's removal

Air Force major cuffed in uniform on Capitol steps demanding Trump and Vance's removal

An active-duty Air Force major was arrested in uniform on the steps of the U.S. Capitol this week after he stood before cameras and demanded that President Donald

The spectacular implosion of Trump's big bash shows America is finished with this clown

The spectacular implosion of Trump's big bash shows America is finished with this clown

If you’re feeling that the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States has been hijacked by a narcissistic, political hack, you’re not alone. Instead

Unnerved ex-officials uncork stark analogy as Trump spy chief cleans house on 'deep state'

Unnerved ex-officials uncork stark analogy as Trump spy chief cleans house on 'deep state'

President Donald Trump's controversial new intelligence chief is clearing house, and career officers warn the man swinging the axe doesn't know what he's cutting

'Hostile audit' takes aim at Trump's inner circle and his billions: report

'Hostile audit' takes aim at Trump's inner circle and his billions: report

Democrats are sharpening their subpoenas, and Donald Trump's own paperwork may hand them the roadmap, according to a new report.The president's 2025 financial disclosure

Trump’s State Fair dealt another blow as attendees asked to leave

Trump’s State Fair dealt another blow as attendees asked to leave

The Great American State Fair on the National Mall closed early Friday as a dangerous, record-breaking heat wave gripped the nation's capital, forcing organizers

Growing surveillance state under Trump admin sparks nationwide backlash

Growing surveillance state under Trump admin sparks nationwide backlash

Resistance is mounting across the United States against the increasing use of surveillance tech company Flock Safety’s cameras, with a growing number of cities

Pay-to-play cycle behind GOP's corporate tax cuts exposed in new report

Pay-to-play cycle behind GOP's corporate tax cuts exposed in new report

Major American corporations that benefited from tax cuts enacted last year by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are donating to the campaigns

America facing existential ‘fight or flee’ moment under Trump: Ex-Trump official

America facing existential ‘fight or flee’ moment under Trump: Ex-Trump official

Miles Taylor, the former Trump administration official turned vocal critic, issued a stark warning to Americans on the eve of the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing

Pulitzer-prize winner issues ‘would-be American Nero’ Trump blistering takedown

Pulitzer-prize winner issues ‘would-be American Nero’ Trump blistering takedown

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen marked the United States' 250th anniversary with a scathing essay arguing the nation's defining trait isn't liberty