Trump's 'main vulnerability' exposed as his record-low popularity ripples across GOPA series of new polls shows that President Donald Trump's historically low approval rating has not only put him in bad standing with his own party, but also exposed his "main vulnerability" as the midterms approach, according to a new report. Axios reported Sunday that three new polls conducted by Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos, NBC News and Fox News all…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →Economymidterm elections
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 →EconomySecurityus russia sanctions lift
MAGA melts down after Obama comes to the defense of Dem lawmaker: 'Cannot be real!'Fans of President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again movement melted down Sunday after former President Barack Obama came to the defense of one Democratic lawmaker. Last week, the Trump Department of Justice executed a search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-MN) residence in Washington, D.C. The search was part of an ongoing investigation into Omar's…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticedoj search of rep omar s residence
'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 →EconomySecurityrussia sanctions lifted
Abdul El-Sayed heckler exposed as ex-GOP staffer with ‘Christian nationalist ties’: reportThe attendee who pressed Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood at a tense town hall this weekend was exposed as a former GOP staffer with “Christian nationalist ties,” journalist Marisa Kabas reported . Saturday in Caro, Michigan, an attendee who identified himself as Tommy asked El-Sayed, who is Muslim, if he would…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemichigan senate campaign
Eyes widen after Kristen Welker's brutal takedown of Trump official: 'Give it up, man'Political analysts were astounded Sunday after NBC News' Kristen Welker uncorked a brutal takedown of a Trump administration official on "Meet the Press." Welker interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the current economic conditions ahead of the midterms. During the interview, Welker challenged Bessent's position that high prices are a…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →Economytreasury secretary interview
'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
'Hypersomnolent' Trump's rambling rants raise questions from clinical psychologistPresident Donald Trump has bragged that he’s sharper than ever. His niece, clinical psychologist Mary Trump, says his own words suggest otherwise. In the latest installment of her weekly “Trump Trolls Trump” series , Mary Trump played back a string of her uncle’s public remarks, and some of them wander badly. Here is how Trump talked about war while…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →Government2024 presidential campaign
'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
CBS News journalist panics as now-deleted post sends network 'spiraling': reportCBS News’ Jan Crawford reportedly got herself into hot water Sunday after posting — then quickly deleting — a statement on social media that one critic described as “embracing” an Islamophobic trope. On Saturday during a town hall in Michigan, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed was asked by an attendee if he would disavow the Muslim Brotherhood,…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →Governmentmichigan senate town hall
'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
Sneering Trump tosses MAGA crumbs — while gutting the promise that won them overA regular boast that Donald Trump makes at his rallies is that he has made America great again after Joe Biden’s presidency devastated the country. In fact, on most important issues, the U.S. is far from great compared to other nations — and Trump, not Biden, bears responsibility for its decline. On its strength of democracy, America has its lowest score…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticedemocracy index rating
'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 →TechnologySecurityukraine 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
GOP candidate arrested on driving under the influence charge after rollover crash: reportThe Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts was arrested late Saturday after a crash that flipped his car and damaged several parked vehicles, police said. New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver, 42, was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, The New Bedford Light reported . He also faces charges of negligent…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →arrest of massachusetts candidate
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
