Earlier this year, then-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a memo criticizing former assessments of Havana Syndrome ... Show more
Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book
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Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in ...
Key FactsTillis Calls Hegseth Vote His Career’s Biggest Regret
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • In the Jan. 24, 2025, vote, Tillis’s ballot made the result 50-50; Vice President JD Vance broke the tie.

  • Tillis says discussions with the White House, Hegseth and people around him failed to corroborate the worst allegations.

  • Tillis writes that he must live with his Kennedy vote and the harm his tenure allegedly caused the country.

  • He says at least 30 Republican colleagues privately expressed reservations about many of the president’s actions.
  • "biggest regret of my career"— Sen. Thom Tillis, in his new book 'How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents', describing his vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary in January 2025.
OpinionTrump's $5,000 Lie and His Dangerous Loyalty Oath: Trump’s promise of money in exchange for Republican votes was blatantly anti-democratic; the loyalty oath that ...
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Trump's $5,000 Lie and His Dangerous Loyalty Oath
Did Trump ignore intel warnings from Tulsi Gabbard before Iran war?: Donald Trump was warned by former intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance and military ...
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Did Trump ignore intel warnings from Tulsi Gabbard before Iran war?
German far-right party candidate thanks Musk after state election win: A German far-right political party’s candidate singled out tech billionaire Elon Musk ...
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German far-right party candidate thanks Musk after state election win
Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion: The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump’s ...
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Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion
Secret Oval Office Warning That Trump Ignored Is Leaked: The president’s error could define his entire second term.
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Secret Oval Office Warning That Trump Ignored Is Leaked
Scoop: Inside Trump's secret backchannel to Iran's Revolutionary Guard: The U.S. resorted to unconventional means to get an accurate read on negotiations.
axios.com/2026/08/16/iran-backchannel-trump-gabbard-barzani-war
Scoop: Inside Trump's secret backchannel to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Key FactsReport: Barzani served as Trump administration’s IRGC channel
Aug 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • By mid-May, U.S. negotiators could not determine whether their Iranian counterparts spoke for the powerful IRGC.

  • Around May 10, then-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard asked Barzani to reach IRGC commander Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, according to two sources familiar with the call; the request was reportedly made with approval from President Trump and Vice President Vance.

  • On May 14, Vahidi told Barzani that he supported the Iranian negotiators and that the IRGC favored negotiations, according to a source familiar with the matter.

  • The proposed secret meeting in Erbil never took place, while Pakistani and Qatari mediators continue exchanging messages without significant progress, according to regional sources.
  • I fully support them and this is also the position of the IRGC. We prefer to solve this crisis through negotiations.
    — Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, IRGC commander, said, according to a source with direct knowledge.
5 takeaways from the St. Petersburg mayoral primary results: Charlie Crist didn’t finish worse than second in any precinct in the city.
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5 takeaways from the St. Petersburg mayoral primary results
Candidate fields take shape for City Council elections in Orange County: Here are all the candidates qualified to run for seats in the 32 OC cities ...
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Candidate fields take shape for City Council elections in Orange County
‘Biggest Cover-Up In American History’: Newly Declassified COVID-19 Files Cause Republican Meltdown
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‘Biggest Cover-Up In American History’: Newly Declassified COVID-19 Files ...
Tulsi Gabbard's brother arrested after attempting to entice kids back to his hotel room using cash and gum
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Tulsi Gabbard's brother arrested after attempting to entice kids back to ...
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote. Clayton fills a role vacated in June when Tulsi ... Show more
Trump Intel Pick Says He Only Heard of Georgia Election Raid Yesterday: Jay Clayton’s answer stunned Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
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Trump Intel Pick Says He Only Heard of Georgia Election Raid Yesterday
Times candidate recommendation: St. Petersburg mayor: Six candidates are running, including the incumbent.
tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/07/30/st-petersburg-mayor-race-welch-crist-gabbard-large/
Times candidate recommendation: St. Petersburg mayor
Man who refused to admit that Trump lost election is new US intelligence chief: During his Senate confirmation hearing, Democratic members repeatedly pressed Jay ...
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Man who refused to admit that Trump lost election is new US intelligence ...
US Senate approves Trump’s pick Jay Claton as Dir of National Intelligence, succeeds Tulsi Gabbard#JayClayton #DNI #DonaldTrump #USSenate #SenateConfirmation #TulsiGabbard #USPolitics #USGovernment #IntelligenceCommunity #WashingtonDC ... Show more
Investigative reporter Jon Swaine obtained hundreds of confidential memos detailing politics and policy guidance for Tulsi Gabbard from her years in Congress ... Show more
Team Trump Quiet Over Explosive Tulsi Gabbard Cult Revelations: Gabbard may have been taking orders from Hare Krishna leader Chris Butler throughout her ...
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Team Trump Quiet Over Explosive Tulsi Gabbard Cult Revelations
OpinionTulsi Gabbard was in more than one cult: The former director of national intelligence — and MAGA member — allegedly took orders on politics from her guru
salon.com/2026/06/25/tulsi-gabbard-was-in-more-than-one-cult/
Tulsi Gabbard was in more than one cult
‘You’re being evasive’: Ossoff grills Clayton about Gabbard’s presence for Fulton County search | CNN Politics
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‘You’re being evasive’: Ossoff grills Clayton about Gabbard’s presence for ...
Team Trump Quiet Over Explosive Tulsi Gabbard Cult Revelations: Gabbard may have been taking orders from Hare Krishna leader Chris Butler throughout her ...
newrepublic.com/post/212148/team-trump-explosive-tulsi-gabbard-cult-revelations-washington-post-chris-butler
Team Trump Quiet Over Explosive Tulsi Gabbard Cult Revelations
Top Republican, 84, Ignores Health Crisis in New Statement: The octogenarian lawmaker has yet to explain his absence from Capitol Hill.
thedailybeast.com/top-republican-mitch-mcconnell-84-ignores-health-crisis-in-new-statement/
Top Republican, 84, Ignores Health Crisis in New Statement
Key FactsMcConnell Remains in Rehab Following Recent Fall
Jul 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
  • Senator Mitch McConnell is still recovering in a rehabilitation center after a June fall.

  • His treatment includes multiple daily physical therapy sessions aimed at rebuilding strength and preventing future falls.

  • A childhood bout with polio remains a significant factor in his mobility challenges.

  • McConnell will be absent from the upcoming Fancy Farm picnic, a key political gathering in Kentucky.
  • I’m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors’ orders.
    — Sen. Mitch McConnell, in a statement about his recovery and ongoing physical therapy (as reported by CNN).
‘Biggest Cover-Up In American History’: Newly Declassified COVID-19 Files Cause Republican Meltdown
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‘Biggest Cover-Up In American History’: Newly Declassified COVID-19 Files ...
Obama calls Trump obsession with him ‘strange’: ‘I obviously have a room in his head’
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Obama calls Trump obsession with him ‘strange’: ‘I obviously have a room ...
Key FactsChicago Hosts Grand Opening of Obama Center
Jun 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Barack Obama inaugurated the Presidential Center alongside several past US presidents in Chicago’s South Side.

  • The nearly 70-meter concrete structure features a facade quoting Obama’s 2015 speech commemorating civil rights marches.

  • Thousands gathered to enjoy performances by artists like Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson under clear skies.

  • Besides museum and concert halls, the center includes a public library branch with books chosen by the Obamas.
  • Oh, what a glorious task we are given, to continually try to improve this great nation of ours.
    — Barack Obama at the ceremony opening the Obama Presidential Center, 2015, on the 50th anniversary of civil rights marches in Alabama
Tulsi Gabbard’s ties to ‘cult’ exposed in explosive new report: An investigation uncovered how a Hare Krishna offshoot boosted the former Democratic ...
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Tulsi Gabbard’s ties to ‘cult’ exposed in explosive new report
New Trump appointee fires several office of director of national intelligence staff – report
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New Trump appointee fires several office of director of national ...
WashPost Investigation Finds ‘Unmistakable’ Links Between Tulsi Gabbard, Shadowy Cult-Like Group
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WashPost Investigation Finds ‘Unmistakable’ Links Between Tulsi Gabbard ...
Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds: President Donald Trump’s pick for acting director of national intelligence ...
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Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing ...
19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views: Celebrities who've went full MAGA.
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19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views
Tulsi Gabbard, the outgoing United States Director of National Intelligence, dropped a video on X Friday (Jun 19) laying out what she's calling ... Show more

'Lies. Disinformation. Censorship': Gabbard releases 'never-before-seen' docs to prove Fauci helped bury COVID files
Tulsi Gabbard Drops Documents She Says Relate to COVID, Fauci—View in Full: Gabbard released documents she says reveal hidden details about COVID-19 origins.
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Tulsi Gabbard Drops Documents She Says Relate to COVID, Fauci—View in Full
Internet Reacts To Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Resignation: "How many women do we have left now?"
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Internet Reacts To Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Resignation
Key FactsTulsi Gabbard Steps Down as Intelligence Chief
May 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
  • Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence effective June 30, 2026.

  • Her departure is attributed to the need to support her husband after a rare cancer diagnosis.

  • Reports indicated she had been marginalized within the Trump administration's foreign policy team.

  • Her resignation sparked widespread online speculation about the true reasons behind her decision.
  • She had done "an incredible job," and "we will miss her."— Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post praising Tulsi Gabbard's resignation as Director of National Intelligence
Top Republican, 84, Refuses to Come Clean on Health Crisis: Mitch McConnell is not saying why he was hospitalized over the weekend.
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Top Republican, 84, Refuses to Come Clean on Health Crisis
Trump’s Strange Choice for Director of National Intelligence: The president’s selection of Bill Pulte is both baffling and predictable.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/bill-pulte-hayek/687399/
Trump’s Strange Choice for Director of National Intelligence
Key FactsTillis Challenges Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Chief
Jun 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
  • Senator Thom Tillis criticized Bill Pulte as lacking the qualifications to be confirmed as permanent DNI.

  • Pulte has no intelligence or geopolitical experience and is viewed as a loyalist to former President Trump.

  • Tillis warned that Pulte’s appointment could undermine crucial legislative efforts currently underway in Congress.

  • Despite opposition, the administration plans for Pulte to serve as acting DNI while holding multiple roles.
  • I don't think he has a prayer
    — Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on CNBC's Squawk Box about Bill Pulte's chances of confirmation as DNI.
Tulsi Gabbard: Did her guru control Trump's former Director of National Intelligence?
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Tulsi Gabbard: Did her guru control Trump's former Director of ...
Tulsi Gabbard's last pass to Russia: Outgoing U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's declassification of intelligence that she claims reveals U.S ...
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Tulsi Gabbard's last pass to Russia
Tulsi Gabbard says US funded over 120 biolabs in over 30 countries, accuses Biden admin of cover-up
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Tulsi Gabbard says US funded over 120 biolabs in over 30 countries ...
Trump plans to nominate U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director
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Trump plans to nominate U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to be national ...
Key FactsTrump Reverses DNI Choice Amid Political Backlash
Jun 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
  • President Trump selected Jay Clayton as the permanent Director of National Intelligence following criticism of Bill Pulte’s lack of qualifications.

  • Clayton previously chaired the SEC and currently serves as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

  • Bill Pulte’s temporary DNI role faced bipartisan opposition due to his absence of experience in intelligence or national security.

  • The House failed to extend the FISA Section 702 spying law, increasing pressure on Trump to confirm a qualified intelligence chief.
  • Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay. I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible.
    — Donald J. Trump, in a Truth Social post announcing Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence.
Scoop: Pulte sought Gabbard's early removal as intel czar: "Today is your last day," Pulte told Gabbard during a call on Tuesday.
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Scoop: Pulte sought Gabbard's early removal as intel czar
NBC Calls BS on Trump After Meltdown Interview : Trump’s claims are not adding up. Surprised?
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NBC Calls BS on Trump After Meltdown Interview
19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views: Celebrities who've went full MAGA.
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19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views
19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views: Celebrities who've went full MAGA.
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19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views
Trump Sets Damning Record With All-Female Firing Spree: Every woman to leave Trump’s Cabinet—because they have all been women—has been replaced by a man.
thedailybeast.com/trump-sets-damning-record-with-all-female-firing-spree/
Trump Sets Damning Record With All-Female Firing Spree
The Republicans Who Impugn Talarico’s Manhood: Attacks on the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas show the GOP’s narrow, anxious definition of masculinity.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/james-talarico-senate-paxton/687436/
The Republicans Who Impugn Talarico’s Manhood
Trump administration scrapping $1.8b ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after GOP backlash, Blanche says. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
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Trump administration scrapping $1.8b ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after GOP ...
CBS News’ @EdOKeefe pressed Dr. Oz at Tuesday's White House briefing on Bill Pulte’s qualifications to serve as acting director of national intelligence ... Show more
Trump appoints new intelligence coordinator—who is completely inexperienced: Donald Trump is hoisting the next loyalist into a key position. Even Republicans are ...
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Trump appoints new intelligence coordinator—who is completely ...
President Trump on Tuesday named Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard ... Show more
‘Democrats wouldn’t trust Jesus’: House Speaker Johnson unloads on bid to block Trump’s Tulsi Gabbard replacement
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‘Democrats wouldn’t trust Jesus’: House Speaker Johnson unloads on bid to ...
Dr. Oz Cornered on Trump’s Nepo Baby Pick as Spy Chief: The former celebrity doctor spent much of the White House briefing trying to sidestep questions about ...
thedailybeast.com/dr-oz-cornered-on-trumps-nepo-baby-pick-as-spy-chief/
Dr. Oz Cornered on Trump’s Nepo Baby Pick as Spy Chief
Key FactsDr. Oz Comments on Trump’s Frequent Medical Exams
Jun 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
  • Dr. Oz addressed questions about the president’s health at a White House press briefing.

  • He claimed that Trump appreciates his frequent checkup results and consistently performs well on tests.

  • Oz portrayed the president as meticulous and eager to monitor all his health metrics closely.

  • These remarks sparked widespread doubt and strong reactions across social media platforms.
  • If the president is in such perfect health, why does he keep going back in for checkups?
    — A reporter in the White House briefing room asked Oz.
Trump taps Pulte as acting director of national intelligence: Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director ...
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Trump taps Pulte as acting director of national intelligence
James Carville Shares Theory on Why Trump `Hates’ America: The Democratic strategic railed against the president’s latest pick.
thedailybeast.com/james-carville-shares-theory-on-why-trump-hates-america/
James Carville Shares Theory on Why Trump `Hates’ America
Tulsi Gabbard’s Office Shouldn’t Exist: And her tenure in it proves exactly why.
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Tulsi Gabbard’s Office Shouldn’t Exist
MAGA Senator Trashes Trump’s ‘Funny Pick’ for Major Job: The president’s choice to replace Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has caught many off ...
thedailybeast.com/maga-senator-kevin-cramer-trashes-trumps-funny-pick-bill-pulte/
MAGA Senator Trashes Trump’s ‘Funny Pick’ for Major Job
19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views: Celebrities who've went full MAGA.
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19 Stars Who Recently Revealed Their Republican Views