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Dark Trump-Hannity 'Code Red' theory emerges after ouster of beleaguered press secretary

A surprisingly tough interview on Fox News has prompted one media reporter to wonder whether President Donald Trump had a hand in the downfall of his embattled White House press secretary. Media journalist Justin Baragona raised the possibility Friday after Sean Hannity grilled Katie Zacharia over her disastrous first press briefing , which lasted just…

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Raw Story· Oct 16, 7:45 PMDark Trump-Hannity 'Code Red' theory emerges after ouster of beleaguered press secretary

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Debate disaster as Trump Senate pick freezes on hot-button issue: ‘I am … eh …’A Republican Senate candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump froze, then laughed, when a debate moderator asked her to define the “reasonable access” to abortion she says she supports. Republican nominee Michele Tafoya faced Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-MN) on Friday in a debate for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat. It was the race’s only scheduled…

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Trump says he will advise Katie Zacharia to reconsider shortly before she was fired - videoKatie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, has been fired from her role after just five days. Moments before the firing, Donald Trump told reporters he would suggest Zacharia to 'reconsider' the job, following days of intense media scrutiny around her legal credentials Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary Continue…

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'Family values' Republican’s divorce timeline and 'sex toy' stake come back to bite himAn Iowa Republican running for governor on a message of family values is facing attacks from Democrats over his marriage history and investment in a sexual health company. Zach Lahn’s divorce and remarriage timeline has been circulating on social media as Democrats look to challenge his campaign’s family-focused image, Sources Say’s Juliegrace Brufke…

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CNN's Stelter: Trump 'Is Trying to Push the Press Out'Friday on CNN’s “News Central,” Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter said President Donald Trump is “is trying to push the press out.” Stelter said, “The reality is there are not daily press briefings from this White House the way there The post CNN’s Stelter: Trump ‘Is Trying to Push the Press Out’ appeared first on Breitbart .

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How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the SenateAlaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats' efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola pushed back against allegations that she mistreated staff members. Geoff Bennett discussed the race with…

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Judge threatens Trump with sanctions to testify in BBC lawsuit - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTA judge threatened to sanction President Donald Trump for failing to sit for a mandatory deposition in the $10 billion defamation suit he filed against the British Broadcasting Corp. “The court has admonished plaintiff for his lack of participation to no avail,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett said in a brief order in Miami. “Going forward, the…

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The $2500 Donation that could mean more for Texas' Senate race than Elon Musk’s millionsBarbara Bush, the daughter of former President George W. Bush, has given money to a super PAC supporting Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, Houston Public Media reported . The amount is small, but it may say something about where some Republicans stand. Lone Star Rising PAC’s third-quarter filing with the FEC lists a $2,500 contribution from the…

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Trump insider who set up Katie Zacharia with secret ‘kill order’ revealed: reportKatie Zacharia's brutal exit as President Donald Trump's press secretary didn't happen by accident, insiders say, pointing to a powerful figure pulling the strings. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles orchestrated the ouster of Zacharia, who lasted just five days on the job, The Daily Mail reported Friday. Wiles had reportedly been bypassed when the…

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