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Trump’s war of words with Friedrich Merz takes toll on US-German relationship

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 10:00 am

President Trump has repeatedly attacked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for comments he made about the U.S. role in the Iran war, targeting a leader who has worked hard to be in the president’s good graces and a country considered to be one of the U.S.’s strongest allies. ​The comments escalate Trump’s attacks on European nations...

DOJ casts Comey case as an ordinary threat prosecution. Is it?  

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 10:00 am

The Justice Department is portraying its new prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey as not unlike dozens of other cases faced by individuals who have hurled threats at public officials. But the Comey case may present unique challenges for prosecutors seeking to secure a conviction against the longtime foe of President Trump, legal experts say. The former FBI director faces two criminal charges over allegations...

Rep. Dingell says she's 'very upset' by Platner's past comments on sexual assault

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 3:08 am

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said she was troubled by social media posts that the leading Democrat in Maine’s Senate race made more than a decade ago about sexual assault.  Last year, The Washington Post uncovered online comments that Graham Platner posted in 2013, in which the Democratic candidate downplayed the difficulties service members face when...

Trump warns of more cuts following withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 1:44 am

President Trump said on Saturday that he might pull even more U.S. military troops out of Germany, a threat that came one day after he ordered the Pentagon to withdraw approximately 5,000 service members from the country.  “We are going to cut way down, and we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000,” Trump told reporters...

Maher tells Newsom his Fox News lawsuit ‘sounds like’ Trump

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 10:56 pm

Late night host Bill Maher told California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that his lawsuit against Fox News “sounds a lot like” President Trump. “That sounds exactly like what [Trump] does, suing media,” Maher said during an interview with the governor on Friday evening. California’s top official sued the network for defamation last June. Newsom is...

Sunday shows preview: VRA ruling fuels redistricting battle; Iran war crosses 60 days

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 10:00 pm

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act has triggered a fast-moving redistricting fight across the South, with lawmakers in several states pushing for new congressional and legislative maps even amid uncertainty over whether changes can be made in time for the November midterm elections. The Supreme Court declared Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional...

Duffy: Iran war ‘was not the impetus’ for Spirit shutting down amid rising fuel prices

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 9:52 pm

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rebuffed the suggestion that Spirit Airlines was forced to shut down as a result of rising fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. “Spirit was in dire straits long before the war with Iran,” Duffy said during a press conference in New Jersey on Saturday. “Multiple times, they filed for...

‘Shock and share’: Iran makes social media a key front in war against America

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 9:00 pm

Sassy comebacks, sarcastic insults and glossy AI-generated videos have all been key tools in Iran’s retaliation against the United States, as social media has become a key front in the more than two-month war. The battle playing out online demonstrates the Islamic Republic’s investment in communications and technology as a key part of its arsenal....

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker undergoes medical procedure, pauses public events

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 8:55 pm

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is recovering from a medical procedure he had on Friday and will put a pause on public events next week.

Medicare portal database exposed Social Security numbers: Reports

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 8:32 pm

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unintentionally published Social Security data for at least 100 health providers, according to multiple outlets. The department took down its National Provider Directory after The Washington Post flagged the information to CMS officials. The webpage serves to connect seniors with healthcare professionals, and it includes data about...

Mississippi Democrat on potential redistricting after VRA ruling: ‘We have a fight ahead of us’

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 7:31 pm

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Saturday said the likely redistricting efforts that could kick off following the Supreme Court's ruling against a second Black majority congressional district in Louisiana leave Democrats with "a fight ahead of" them. Ahead of what was at the time a looming Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act, Mississippi...

Can playing Wordle increase productivity in the workplace?

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 7:12 pm

(NEXSTAR) - Every day, millions of people log onto their computers or smartphones and play The New York Times's daily puzzle game, Wordle. But while it may seem like just a fun game added to a daily routine, it could affect workplace productivity. "I think it depends greatly on the type of job that you...

Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 90,000 motorcycles

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Published on: May 2, 2026, 7:07 pm

(WHTM) - The Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced it is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Harley Davidson is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate [part number 29000373]. The recall was initiated because the...