Conservative columnist skewers Trump as 'treachery' abounds: 'Sick-making stuff'Conservative columnist Charlie Sykes skewered President Donald Trump on Sunday as the president's "treachery" abounds. Sykes, who authors "To The Contrary" on Substack, argued in a new essay that Trump's repeated attempts to appease Russian President Vladimir Putin amounted to the president's "October surprise," or one that could ultimately lead to his…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritymidterm elections
Shock as Trump's 'disgraceful' Russia rant instantly backfires: 'Despicable human being'President Donald Trump's shocking rants about his turn toward Russia on Sunday sparked immediate backlash across the political spectrum. "My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don’t want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritytrump russia comments
Trump rages at 'stupid people' trying to stop his turn toward Russia amid furious backlashPresident Donald Trump defended his latest turn toward Russia in a lengthy Truth Social screed Sunday as outrage over the president's recent moves continues to escalate. Last week, Trump announced that the U.S. would buy millions of barrels of diesel fuel from Russia in an effort to lower gas prices ahead of the midterms. That's despite Russia's weakened…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyus russia sanctions lift
'Very bad look': Ambassador up in arms as Trump keeps sending adversary 'kisses'A former ambassador to Ukraine sounded the alarm Sunday as President Donald Trump continues to send "kisses" to one of the U.S.'s chief adversaries. Last week, Trump announced that the U.S. was planning to buy millions of barrels of Russian diesel fuel in an effort to lower gas prices ahead of the midterms. Trump backed up that move this week by lifting…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyrussia sanctions lifted
'I'm so done with GOP': MAGA influencer leaves party after Trump breaks historic normPresident Donald Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a first for an American president. It also cost him at least one loud supporter. Conservative influencer Evan Kilgore, a prominent pro-Trump voice on X, said Sunday that he’s finished with the Republican Party after Trump posted a lengthy endorsement of Netanyahu on…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritytrump endorses netanyahu
'I hope I'm wrong': Trump announcement spurs dark war prediction and bipartisan backlashPresident Donald Trump formally endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection on Sunday. The move angered critics on the left and some of Trump’s own “America First” supporters. Trump posted the endorsement on Truth Social as a letter “To the Great People of Israel.” He called Netanyahu “a great warrior Prime Minister, and an even…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritytrump endorses netanyahu
'Beyond pathetic': Darline Graham under fire after 'weak' defense of her dead brotherSen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) offered a mild objection to President Donald Trump’s decision to gut her late brother’s Russia sanctions law. Critics say that wasn’t nearly enough. Graham was appointed in July to finish the term of her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Trump has endorsed her to keep the seat. She talked about the waiver with South…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityHR 10076russia sanctions law waiver
Trump's wild reveal an ominous ploy to 'goad' judge into a trap: legal expertPresident Donald Trump revealed his plans Sunday to revamp a public D.C. golf course to his liking, and in doing so may be “goading” a federal judge into a trap, according to legal expert William L. Shipley . For months, Trump has floated overhauling the East Potomac Golf Links, a public golf course on federal parkland in Washington, D.C. The Trump…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →Planeteast potomac golf links dispute
'This is very strange': Questions fly as Rubio contradicts Trump in 'weird' interviewSecretary of State Marco Rubio tried to clear up why Ukraine’s satellite internet has been slowing down. Critics say he made things murkier, and one prominent conservative predicted Congress would be asking about it. Rubio talked to reporters Saturday at Joint Base Andrews before leaving for Central Asia. One asked about Starshield, the military version…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyukraine satellite internet controversy
Trump envoy sparks uproar with 'pathetic' response to brutal beating of US journalistU.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee broke his silence this weekend on an American journalist who was “severely” beaten by Israeli settlers, and quickly drew scorn for what he said. On Friday, The Washington Post’s Heidi Levine was attacked by Israeli settlers despite “wearing a protective vest clearly marked PRESS on front and back,” the Post…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus journalist attacked in israel
Trump admits he's 'not inclined' to continue war if far-right ally is beaten at ballot boxPresident Donald Trump said he was “not inclined” to continue his deeply unpopular war against Iran if a far-right ally of his loses in an election next week. That ally is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose party is trailing behind his chief political rival’s party in recent polls ahead of next week’s Israeli elections. “If Israel has the…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityisraeli elections
'Needs to stop': Hegseth hit with backlash after Air Force commando dies in stadium demoAn Air Force service member died after falling from the roof of the Alamodome during a pregame demonstration at a college football game in San Antonio on Saturday. Critics quickly turned their anger on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The airman was taking part in a fast-rope demonstration before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s game against Navy,…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →Securityair force demo accident
Trump appears to reveal mystery map that may have 'provided evidence' against him in courtPresident Donald Trump finally revealed his master plan Sunday behind one of his beautification projects in the nation’s capital, but in doing so, appeared to share an image that some critics said could cause him legal trouble. Trump has long proposed overhauling the East Potomac Golf Links, a publicly owned golf course on federal parkland, starting work…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlaneteast potomac golf links dispute
Trump's MAGA army just got blown up — literallyUkraine’s multiple strikes on Russian data centers couldn’t have been timed better, as Republicans are facing the harsh reality of losing both the House and the Senate in the midterm elections, while Trump’s approval rating has bottomed out at an all-time low. Experts dispute Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s claims that the hits are taking out Russian…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritymidterm elections
'I withdraw the statement': MS NOW anchor stops mid-sentence as his co-host corrects himMS NOW host Jonathan Capehart was in the middle of criticizing Vice President JD Vance’s answer to a grieving military widower on Sunday when his co-host cut in with a correction. He took the remark back on the spot. The panel on “The Weekend” was discussing Vance’s appearance at a CBS News town hall on Saturday. Joey Amor asked him there about the death…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityvice president town hall
Zelenskyy scolds Trump as he defies president on world stageUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued President Donald Trump a fierce rebuke Sunday after striking a Russian oil terminal just days after the U.S. president demanded a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. In what Russian state media called “one of the biggest drone attacks of the year,” Ukraine struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityukraine russia conflict
'He's done': JD Vance declared 'disqualified' after 'horrific' reply to military widowerVice President JD Vance told the grieving husband of a soldier killed in the Iran war that he was hearing about the man’s concerns for the first time . Critics, including at least one former fan, are now calling it a career-ending moment. At a CBS News town hall that aired Saturday, Joey Amor confronted Vance. His wife, Master Sgt. Nicole Amor, was one…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityiran war town hall
Husband of killed U.S. service member confronts JD Vance in dramatic exchangeThe husband of a U.S. service member killed in an Iranian strike earlier this year confronted Vice President JD Vance with a call for accountability, CBS News reported . On March 1, Master Sgt. Nicole Amor was one of six people killed in an Iranian strike in Kuwait, just one day after President Donald Trump initiated his deeply unpopular war against…Raw Story7d agoWhole story →Securityiran strike accountability