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Hunter Biden whistleblower named acting IRS commissioner: Gary Shapley took an unusual path to the top IRS job.
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Trump to name Hunter Biden whistleblower as acting IRS commissioner, sources say: President Donald Trump is set name Gary Shapley, the former IRS criminal ...
cnn.com/2025/04/15/politics/acting-irs-commissioner-hunter-biden-whistleblower-gary-shapley/

IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief: CHICAGO (AP) — An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations ...
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IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named acting chief of the tax collection agency
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IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief: An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter ...
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IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief: Gary Shapley expected to be named interim IRS chief until former Missouri ...
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Image from the original article. Source: The Careerism That Enabled Biden’s Reelection Run Still Poisons the Democratic Party
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Key FactsBiden Fails to Recognize Clooney at Fundraiser
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- During a June 2024 fundraiser, President Biden appeared significantly aged and failed to recognize George Clooney.
- Clooney was taken aback by Biden's diminished state, as the president responded to him with short answers.
- Former President Obama had to step in to assist Biden during the event, noting his incoherent speech.
- Concerns about Biden's health were raised within his team, even discussing the potential use of a wheelchair.
It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010.— George Clooney in an op-ed for The New York Times.
Image from the original article. Source: Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at fundraiser: New book
axios.com/2025/05/13/biden-george-clooney-fundraiser-original-sin

Key FactsWBD Renames Streaming Service to HBO Max
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- The entity behind the streaming service is set to rename it from "Max" to "HBO Max" this summer, emphasizing a commitment to premium programming.
- This name change follows a recent update in Max's visual design that aligns it more closely with HBO's branding.
- The rebranding effort is part of a long history of identity transformations that HBO has undergone under various owners.
- The platform achieved profitability in 2024 and aims to exceed 150 million subscribers by the close of 2026.
"With the course we are on and strong momentum we are enjoying, we believe HBO Max far better represents our current consumer proposition. And it clearly states our implicit promise to deliver content that is recognized as unique and, to steal a line we always said at HBO, worth paying for."— Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, about the renaming of Max to HBO Max.
Image from the original article. Source: Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris’ loss on sexism and racism, rejects age concerns: Former President Joe Biden says he’s responsible for Donald Trump’s victory last ...
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Key FactsBiden Stirs Controversy Among Democrats
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Democrats are criticizing Biden's return to the spotlight following his interview on 'The View.'
- Biden spoke negatively about Trump's second term and took responsibility for the Democratic losses in 2024.
- Some strategists urge Biden to avoid interviews and focus on community outreach to preserve his legacy.
- Despite the criticism, there are supporters who believe Biden's experience remains valuable to the party.
"Elections are about the future. Every time Joe Biden emerges, we fight an old war."— Democratic strategist Anthony Coley, who worked for the Biden administration.
Haley on Trump’s Qatari jet: ‘If this were Biden, we would be furious’: Former GOP presidential contender Nikki Haley criticized President Trump for accepting a ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5297853-nikki-haley-donald-trump-qatar-airplane/

Image from the original article. Source: Trump: Biden high-speed Internet program ‘racist,’ ‘unconstitutional’: President Trump ripped former President Biden’s high-speed internet program on Thursday ...
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Key FactsTrump Calls Biden's Internet Program Racist and Illegal
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- President Trump condemned Biden's internet program as 'racist' and 'illegal'.
- He intends to terminate the Digital Equity Act, which allocated $2.75 billion for technology access.
- Senator Patty Murray defended the act, emphasizing its goal to bridge the digital divide in America.
- Murray's statement suggests that Trump's proposed cancellation may face legal challenges.
It is absolutely insane that resources meant to help red and blue communities—everyone from local school districts and libraries to workforce training programs and Tribes—close the digital divide will be illegally blocked because the President doesn’t like the word equity.— Senator Patty Murray, the original author of the Digital Equity Act, responding to Trump's criticism of the program.
EPA to rollback 'forever chemical' rule, extend timelines: The EPA will rescind much of the Biden administration's first nationwide drinking water standard aimed ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/epa-rollback-forever-chemical-rule-extend-timelines-2025-05-14/
Democrats rattled again by fresh claims that Biden aides hid his frailty: A new book and Biden’s public appearances are potential distractions as the party seeks ...
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Buttigieg returns to Iowa with anti-Trump message and demands Democrats make their agenda clear
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David Axelrod says book's allegations about Biden's cognitive decline are 'troubling'
npr.org/2025/05/14/nx-s1-5397210/biden-trump-election-original-sin-book

Joe Biden’s routine physical exam turns up ‘small nodule’ on prostate: Former President Biden's regular medical evaluation earlier this month turned up a ...
nydailynews.com/2025/05/13/joe-biden-prostate-nodule-physical-exam/

Image from the original article. Source: Biden accuses Trump of "modern-day appeasement" over Russia-Ukraine war: The former president gave his first interview since leaving office to a British ...
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Key FactsTesla Faces Sales Crisis in Europe
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Tesla's sales in Europe significantly declined in April.
- Customers are distancing themselves from the brand following CEO Elon Musk's support for Trump.
- Sales dropped by 81% in Sweden, 74% in the Netherlands, and 67% in Denmark.
- Musk acknowledged unexpected challenges ahead, while competition from BYD is rising.
The company is expecting to face 'some unexpected bumps this year'.— Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, during the earnings call in April.
Small nodule discovered in Biden’s prostate: Former President Biden’s regular medical exam last week revealed a “small nodule” on his prostate ...
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Vance says Powell is a ‘nice guy’ who is ‘wrong about almost everything’: Vice President Vance praised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a person during a ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5291493-jd-vance-jerome-powell-nice-guy-wrong-about-almost-everything/

House Democrat Admits It’s ‘Obvious Now’ Biden Was ‘Not in a Condition to Run̵ ...
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S.E. Cupp: The Dems are still hiding from Biden cover-up: “He totally f***ed us.” It’s rare to hear a political party operative speak this way about one of his ...
nydailynews.com/2025/05/14/s-e-cupp-the-dems-are-still-hiding-from-biden-cover-up/

New book: Biden didn't even recognize Clooney anymore: A new book examines Biden's condition. He forgot the names of close confidants ...
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Trump blames Biden policies in Saudi address: President Trump on Tuesday blamed former President Biden for foreign policy stances that he argued strained ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5297793-trump-biden-saudi-arabia-middle-east/

‘I Look Back on It With Humility’: Jake Tapper Says He Covered Biden’s Cognitive Issues, ...
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New book reveals how Biden’s inner circle kept cabinet from him in final two years of U.S. presidency
ctvnews.ca/world/article/new-book-reveals-how-bidens-inner-circle-kept-cabinet-from-him-in-final-two-years-of-us-presidency/
Buttigieg, eyeing a presidential run, says ‘maybe’ Biden hurt Democrats: The former Biden administration official was in Iowa, where he warned in his ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump heaps praise on Saudi Crown Prince MBS as he touts economic development: The speech marks a remarkable turn of the U.S. position in the country.
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Key FactsTrump Declares End to Nation-Building in Middle East
10h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- President Trump stated in Saudi Arabia that the U.S. will stop lecturing on how to live.
- He criticized decades of American intervention in the Middle East and urged people to determine their own destinies.
- The speech garnered mixed reactions, with some celebrating his views and others expressing skepticism.
- In Syria and Yemen, there was support for Trump's stance on sovereignty, despite frustrations over U.S. interventions.
The United States will no longer be 'giving you lectures on how to live.'— President Trump declared this during an investment conference in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
‘No!’ Greg Gutfeld Goes off on Co-Host After She Says Trump Is ‘Worse’ Than ‘ ...
mediaite.com/tv/no-greg-gutfeld-goes-off-on-co-host-after-she-says-trump-is-worse-than-biden-crime-family/
Up to 80 percent: Trump announces drug price drop: For days, Trump has been ratcheting up tension and promising a groundbreaking announcement ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bis-zu-80-Prozent-Trump-kuendigt-Preissturz-bei-Medikamenten-an-article25760536.html

‘Go Away!’ Battered Democrats Beg Biden to Stop Talking as He Embarks on Media Tour
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Biden didn't deceive Democrats about his decline. It's time to admit the truth. | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/05/15/biden-mental-decline-democrat-cover-up/83604668007/

New Book: Biden Cabinet members worried about his capacity in a crisis: Authors also describe how Biden's inner circle shielded him from several Cabinet members ...
axios.com/2025/05/14/book-biden-cabinet-crisis-access

‘The White House Was Lying’: CNN’s Jake Tapper Goes There in Scathing on Air Takedown of ...
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Trump’s new pardon attorney says he will scrutinize pardons that Biden issued at the end of his term
orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/13/trump-prosecutor-now-pardon-attorney/

5 Most Shocking Revelations On Biden’s Decline from Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s Explosive ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump Blames Biden as US Economy Goes Into Reverse: The US economy shrank in the first three months of the year after the announcement of baseline tariffs on ...
newsweek.com/trump-blames-biden-us-economy-goes-reverse-2066150

Key FactsTrump Blames Biden for Economic Contraction
Apr 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the first quarter, leading Trump to blame Biden for the downturn.
- This decline was primarily due to a surge in imports as businesses prepared for Trump's proposed tariffs.
- Trump claimed that the poor economic numbers left by Biden pose challenges but promised an economic recovery.
- Voter pessimism about the economy is growing, posing a political challenge for Trump and the Republicans.
"Americans who hired Donald Trump for the economy must be ready to fire him now."— Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) commenting on the economic challenges faced by Trump.
Trump overturns Biden-era efficiency rules for household and commercial appliances
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5293104-trump-signs-legislation-rolling-back-biden-efficiency-rules/

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
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CNN’s Kasie Hunt Grills Chuck Schumer on Biden’s Mental State: ‘Did You Really Not Have Any Id ...
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Trump signs rollbacks of Biden-era overdraft, digital wallet rules : President Trump signed two congressional rollbacks of Biden-era rules from the Consumer ...
thehill.com/business/5296010-trump-signs-rollbacks-of-biden-era-overdraft-digital-wallet-rules/

Biden’s Policies, Not His Age, Doomed Democrats in 2024: The book ‘Original Sin’ by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson argues that Biden’s age and ‘decline ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/bidens-policies-not-his-age-doomed-democrats-in-2024.html

Exclusive: Biden aides discussed wheelchair use if he were re-elected, new book says
axios.com/2025/05/13/biden-book-wheelchair-2024-campaign-original-sin

The Free Press Bludgeons Trump Over ‘Disgraceful’ Qatari Plane Gift: Making Hunter Biden Look ...
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US says Cuba 'not fully cooperating' with counter-terrorism efforts: The U.S. State Department on Tuesday placed Cuba on a short list of countries it says did ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-certifies-cuba-not-fully-cooperating-country-2025-05-13/
Top Biden aides iced out Cabinet from president, book claims: Former President Biden iced out key members of his Cabinet during the second half of his term in ...
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Bill O’Reilly Declares Hosts of The View Are Beyond Help After Biden Interview: ‘They Live in ...
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Nikki Haley Slams Trump Over Qatari ‘Flying Palace’ Gift: ‘If This Were Biden, We Would ...
mediaite.com/politics/nikki-haley-slams-trump-over-qatari-flying-palace-gift-if-this-were-biden-we-would-be-furious/
Image from the original article. Source: Jill Biden cut off Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro during post-debate warning about campaign: 'We gotta go'
nypost.com/2025/05/13/us-news/jill-biden-cut-off-pennsylvania-gov-shapiro-during-post-debate-campaign-warning-we-gotta-go/

Key FactsJill Biden Cuts Off Discussion on Biden's Election Concerns
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- First Lady Jill Biden interrupted Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as he expressed concerns about President Joe Biden's re-election chances.
- Shapiro warned of a rapid decline in support for Biden in Pennsylvania, which Jill ended with the remark, 'We gotta go.'
- Two weeks later, Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, while Trump won Pennsylvania by over 120,000 votes.
- Jill Biden was perceived as a shield against public concern regarding Biden's mental acuity, creating tensions within the advisory team.
"The people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us."— Jill Biden, defending her husband Joe Biden's work ethic during an interview.
Close Biden Aides Feared He’d Need Wheelchair If Re-Elected, Clashed With His Doctor: New Book
mediaite.com/news/close-biden-aides-feared-hed-need-wheelchair-if-re-elected-clashed-with-his-doctor-new-book/
CNN’s Jake Tapper Argues Biden White House Misled Public ‘All the Time’ With ‘Cheap Fake ...
mediaite.com/tv/cnns-jake-tapper-argues-biden-white-house-misled-public-all-the-time-with-cheap-fake-spin/
WATCH: Trump signs measures rolling back Biden-era energy efficiency regulations: President Donald Trump signed a series of measures approved by Congress to roll ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-signs-measures-rolling-back-biden-era-energy-efficiency-regulations

Biden Breaks Silence to Shred Trump in First Interview Since Leaving Office: ‘What the Hell’s Going ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump says he should get time on economy: President Trump on Wednesday said he thinks he should be given time to improve the economy, asking for patience from ...
thehill.com/business/5275990-trump-says-he-should-get-time-on-economy/

Key FactsTrump Seeks Patience for Economic Recovery Efforts
Apr 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- President Trump requested patience from executives to improve the economy amid concerns regarding his tariffs.
- He argued that recent economic data reflects Biden's policies rather than his own, attributing negative GDP growth to the current administration.
- Trump claimed credit for previous stock market highs and emphasized strong private sector growth following his election.
- Despite announcing a 90-day pause on tariffs, no trade deals have been finalized with partners.
This is Biden’s Stock Market, not Trump’s. I didn’t take over until January 20th.— Donald Trump, while discussing the current market conditions.
CNN Anchors Take Turns Asking Hakeem Jeffries About Biden’s Mental Decline: ‘Why Should Voters ...
mediaite.com/politics/cnn-anchors-take-turns-asking-hakeem-jeffries-about-bidens-mental-decline-why-should-voters-trust-democrats/
As Biden-era ‘junk fee’ rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly
chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/biden-junk-fee-rule/

'SNL' Weekend Update pokes fun at new Pope and Trump's Alcatraz plans: "As an American Catholic, I couldn't be more proud. Which is a sin, and now I'm ashamed."
mashable.com/video/snl-weekend-update-the-pope-alcatraz-more

Fox Newsers Accuse Jake Tapper of ‘Trying to Rewrite History’ and ‘Profit’ Off New ...
mediaite.com/tv/fox-newsers-accuse-jake-tapper-of-trying-to-rewrite-history-and-profit-off-new-biden-book/
The EPA Is Giving Some Forever Chemicals a Pass: Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump's EPA is planning ...
wired.com/story/the-epa-is-giving-some-forever-chemicals-a-pass/

IRS Government Watchdog Warns More Layoffs to Come : The latest News,/news,,news, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Kiplinger
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Lawyers Warned DOGE Staffer About Shady Investments. He Fired Them.: Elon Musk’s DOGE cronies continue to bulldoze past efforts to stop their corruption.
newrepublic.com/post/194966/elon-musk-doge-staffer-stocks-cfpb-fired

US weighs letting UAE buy over a million advanced Nvidia chips, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-weighs-letting-uae-buy-over-million-advanced-nvidia-chips-bloomberg-news-2025-05-13/

Image from the original article. Source: The Democrats Could Learn a Lot From Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum: The wildly popular president of Mexico is advancing industrial policies that resemble Joe ...
newrepublic.com/article/194800/democrats-learn-lot-mexico-claudia-sheinbaum

Key FactsTrump Seeks Military Aid to Combat Cartels in Mexico
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- President Trump confirmed he asked Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum for permission to send U.S. troops to fight drug cartels, which she rejected.
- She called for collaboration instead, suggesting that both nations should operate within their own territories.
- Trump described the cartels as destructive and stated the U.S. would be willing to assist if Mexico desired help.
- Despite having a better relationship with Sheinbaum than with Canada's leaders, tensions remain high with both neighboring countries over trade and immigration issues.
The president of Mexico is a lovely woman, but she is so afraid of the cartels that she can’t even think straight.— Donald Trump, during a press conference regarding the proposal to send U.S. troops to Mexico.
Kamala Harris 2028? Hard Pass.
: Brat Summer is over and never coming back.
newrepublic.com/article/195065/kamala-harris-2028-president-hard-pass

Don Jr. Just Can’t Take Being Compared to Hunter Biden Anymore: The president’s oldest son wrote on social media that his VC firm, which invests in U.S ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-jr-seriously-wants-the-hunter-biden-comparisons-to-stop/

Trump administration rescinds Biden AI chip export rule: The Commerce Department on Monday officially rescinded the former Biden administration’s artificial ...
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Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.
apnews.com/article/irs-ice-tax-data-deportations-federal-judge-fd696d215843bdc16260dfad471f500d

Ex-Obama Aide Torches Biden For Insisting He Would’ve Beaten Trump: ‘I Find It Aggravating and ...
mediaite.com/podcasts/ex-obama-aide-torches-biden-for-insisting-he-wouldve-beaten-trump-i-find-it-aggravating-and-frankly-infuriating/
‘Cover-Up Is a Loaded Term!’ Jen Psaki Says She Didn’t Really See Biden Decline Until Tr ...
mediaite.com/podcasts/cover-up-is-a-loaded-term-jen-psaki-says-she-didnt-really-see-biden-decline-until-trump-debate-im-not-a-doctor/
Image from the original article. Source: Trump claims credit for good parts of economy, blames Biden for bad parts: President Trump took credit for the positive parts of the economy and blamed his ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5281640-trump-biden-us-economy/

Key FactsTrump Credits Economy to Himself, Blames Biden for Failures
May 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- President Trump claims credit for positive economic indicators while attributing negative trends to Biden's administration.
- In an interview, Trump stated that the positive aspects of the economy stem from his policies, while the bad parts reflect Biden's poor management.
- He acknowledged increased stock market volatility due to tariffs but remains optimistic about long-term benefits.
- Trump emphasized that consumers may have to endure short-term economic challenges for tariffs to yield positive outcomes and suggested that children can manage with less.
I think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because he’s done a terrible job.— Donald Trump, in an interview with NBC News discussing the state of the economy.
Image from the original article. Source: Top Washington lawyer creates firm to defend officials targeted by Trump: Abbe Lowell, who defended Hunter Biden, launches Lowell & Associates with lawyers ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/02/trump-washington-law-firm-abbe-lowell

Key FactsNew law firm to support victims of political targeting
May 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Three months after President Trump's return to office, attorney Abbe Lowell has launched Lowell & Associates to represent individuals he believes have been unlawfully targeted by the Trump administration.
- The firm will provide legal assistance for those facing politicized investigations and currently includes clients such as New York Attorney General Letitia James.
- Lowell, formerly a partner at Winston & Strawn, is joined by attorney Brenna Trout Frey, known for resigning from Skadden Arps, and David Kolansky, who worked with Lowell on previous cases.
- The firm aims to reinforce democratic structures through legal action against politically motivated attacks.
"Attorney General James is focused every single day on protecting New Yorkers, especially as this Administration weaponizes the federal government against the rule of law and the Constitution."— A spokesperson for James' office said in a statement to ABC News after the referral was announced.
Chuck Todd: Schumer ‘part of the problem’ with Biden in 2024: Former “Meet the Press” moderator and NBC News analyst Chuck Todd knocked Senate Minority Leader ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/5299681-chuck-todd-chuck-schumer-joe-biden-mental-fitness/

Trump administration rescinds curbs on AI chip exports to foreign markets: After a week of promises to alter the policy, the U.S. Department of Commerce has ...
apnews.com/article/trump-biden-ai-chip-export-curbs-rescinded-bb05a9760abb8a320a447f58599e2ab6

Biden says reports of mental decline are ‘wrong,’ defends not dropping out sooner
thehill.com/homenews/media/5289958-biden-denies-mental-decline-allegations/

Overhaul of the troubled US air traffic control system will revolutionize the industry, Trump says
independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-biden-congress-oval-office-newark-b2747477.html

Five takeaways from Biden's BBC interview: The former president defended his decision to drop out of the 2024 campaign when he did, in a wide-ranging interview ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump, back in rally mode, marks 100 days in office with boisterous Michigan speech
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Key FactsTrump Celebrates 100 Days with Energetic Michigan Rally
Apr 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Donald Trump delivered a nearly hour-and-a-half speech at his Michigan rally to commemorate 100 days of his second term.
- He falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election and blamed Joe Biden for various national issues while touting his own accomplishments.
- Trump defended his aggressive tariff policy, which raised recession concerns, and dismissed media critiques as dishonest.
- The crowd called for a third term, with some supporters holding up 'Trump 2028' banners.
We've been abused by friend and foe, and in many cases, friend has abused us more so than foe on trade.— Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office.
New book about Joe Biden describes lapses and cover-ups | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
tt.com/artikel/30908398/neues-buch-ueber-joe-biden-schildert-aussetzer-und-verschleierung
Trump administration to rescind and replace Biden-era global AI chip export curbs
reuters.com/business/trump-administration-will-rescind-biden-era-ai-chip-export-curbs-bloomberg-news-2025-05-07/
Fox’s Harris Faulkner Roasts Joe Biden’s BBC Sit Down: ‘He Couldn’t Even Get Throu ...
mediaite.com/tv/foxs-harris-faulkner-roasts-joe-bidens-bbc-sit-down-he-couldnt-even-het-through-that-interview/
Ben Shapiro, Laura Loomer lead rare MAGA backlash to Trump's Qatari jet: "We cannot accept a $400 million 'gift' from jihadists in suits," tweeted Loomer.
axios.com/2025/05/13/trump-qatar-plane-ben-shapiro-loomer

Who Killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Reporter’s Family Responds After Film Names Israeli Soldier Who Shot Her
democracynow.org/2025/5/8/who_killed_shireen_abu_akleh

Trump touts $9 trillion in new U.S. investment. The numbers don't add up.: Many investments Mr. Trump claims credit for predate his return to office or are based ...
cbsnews.com/news/fact-check-trump-9-trillion-us-investments/

Love and war: A story handed down through generations about my grandfather on VE Day
chad.co.uk/news/people/missing-from-mansfield-woodhouse-have-you-seen-demi-5117166

Photos: Former Biden administration Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at Cedar Rapids Town Hall - (5/13/25)
thegazette.com/photos/photos-former-biden-administration-transportation-secretary-pete-buttigieg-speaks-at-cedar-rapids-t/
Amy Klobuchar to Democrats: don’t rule out female candidate in 2028 after Harris loss
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/amy-klobuchar-democrats-dont-rule-out-2028-female-candidate

Mike Johnson Has Bonkers Defense of Trump’s Open Corruption: Apparently, Mike Johnson thinks there is a right way to be corrupt.
newrepublic.com/post/195266/mike-johnson-donald-trump-defense-corruption

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