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Judge slams Trump DOJ over ‘head-scratching’ defense for Jan. 6er: ‘Has no place here’
A federal judge expressed confusion and surprise at the Department of Justice’s defense for a convicted Jan. 6er. In a Tuesday ruling, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, called out the DOJ’s defense of its move to clear a group of convicted January 6 rioters whose sentences President…
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‘This will be a disaster’: Trump mocked over demand for Senate to change the clocks
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday evening to once again endorse the controversial effort to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. “I am proud to announce that the House of Representatives has passed the Bill, and it has now gone to the Senate for final approval,” wrote Trump. “People are sick and tired…
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CBS News Slams ‘Categorically False’ Claim It Suppressed ‘60 Minutes’ Epstein Report From Sharyn Alfonsi
CBS News pushed back after Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) released a report suggesting the network “suppressed” a “60 Minutes” segment about Jeffrey Epstein, calling the claim “categorically false.” “We are proud of our aggressive and extensive reporting on the Epstein scandal,” a spokesperson for CBS said in a statement to media. “That reporting continues. We…
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Missouri voters reject abolishing state income tax
Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure in Tuesday’s primary election that would’ve abolished state income taxes. While nine states have phased out individual income taxes, Missouri voters apparently feared an increase in other forms of taxation to make up for the revenue loss. The measure, Amendment No. 5, was rejected by an 84%-16% vote, with…
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Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials say
CAIRO — Iran and the Gulf Arab state of Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help wind down the war in the Middle East, regional officials said Tuesday. Under the emerging agreement, ships would enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through…
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Armed man arrested at Trump golf course ahead of presidential visit
An armed man was arrested outside of a Trump golf course in Southern California days before he was scheduled to visit, per reports. According to reporting by CNN, the man was arrested by federal agents on Sunday, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported it via a statement on Tuesday. The arrest took place…
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A-lister replacing Carson Daly as host of ‘The Voice’ after 30 seasons revealed
Keke Palmer will be taking over as host of “The Voice,” for Season 31, the actress said in a social media video on Tuesday. “That’s right. It’s true. I’m hosting ‘The Voice.’ I’ll see you guys there,” Palmer, 32, said via Instagram in a joint post with NBC and “The Voice” on Tuesday. The caption read, “You…
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Urgent search after hiker deep in Angeles National Forest is bitten by rattlesnake
Multiple rescue teams searched through dense greenery in the Bear Canyon area of the Angeles National Forest on Monday afternoon for a hiker whose exact location was unknown but who needed immediate assistance after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The rescue started with a text from a hiker, whose identity was not disclosed, to a…
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Jon Stewart stumps Fetterman over ‘weird line’ behind his MAGA-friendly turn
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was stumped cold when comedian Jon Stewart pressed him on where he draws the line for political support. Fetterman appeared on Stewart’s podcast, “The Weekly Show,” for an interview that hasn’t been released yet, but in a clip previewing the episode, Stewart repeatedly asked Fetterman to explain why he has increasingly…
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Alex Theatre Becomes Top 70mm Theater for ‘The Odyssey,’ Extends Run for 2 Weeks
The Alex Theatre in Glendale extended its screening of Universal’s “The Odyssey” through Aug. 20 after the recently refurbished movie palace became the top grossing theater screening the film in standard 70mm across the United States. As TheWrap reported last month, The Alex went through a major refurbishment that included the construction of a brand-new…