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Twitter Sues Texas AG Over 'Retaliatory' Investigation After Trump Ban
Twitter's lawsuit claims that Paxton is "unlawfully abusing his authority... to intimidate, harass, and target Twitter in retaliation for Twitter's exercise of its First Amendment rights."
Biden's $1,400 Stimulus Checks Actually an Offering from Trump, Says Pastor
A Mississippi pastor has claimed that the $1,400 stimulus checks in President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan are really the work of former President Donald Trump, calling the checks "an offering from our late president to every one of you."
Trump Endorses Sen. John Boozman, Who Refused Effort to Overturn Election
In February, GOP Senator John Boozman said that "Trump bears some responsibility for what happened" during the Capitol riot.
Fake 'Vaccine Exemption' Card on Twitter Despite COVID Misinformation Ban
Only some states allow people to claim exemptions from vaccines under very specific circumstances—as such, these cards rest on unlikely legal reasoning.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Urges Election 'Criminals' to Surrender to Him
"If you want to reach out to me, you probably should if you're one of the criminals, because maybe you can work out a deal," MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell said while repeating false claims that former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election due to massive voter fraud.
Trump Greeted by Lone Supporter and Angry Protesters as He Returns to NYC
Protesters gathered outside the building calling for his arrest on Monday morning with signs that read, "Florida Man Go Home," "Indict Trump" and "Arrest Trump."
Trump Requests Mail Ballot for Third Time After His Election Fraud Claims
The former president requested a mail ballot on Friday for the upcoming municipal election in Palm Beach County.
Cindy McCain Warns GOP Can't Survive by Appealing to Humanity's 'Dark Side'
Senator John McCain's widow said the Republican Party is on the "brink" and will be forced to either "find its way or dissolve."
Burger King's 'Women Belong in the Kitchen' Tweet Draws Backlash
The initial tweet is the start of a larger thread explaining that women make up only 20 percent of professional chefs. The scholarship program the company says it is launching seeks to balance the gender ratio in working kitchens.
Fact Check: Were Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Paid for Oprah Interview?
CBS reportedly offered upwards of $9 million to secure rights for the explosive tell-all interview between Oprah Winfrey and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Meghan Markle Oprah Interview Sparks Heated Racism Debates Across U.K. TV
"I'm sorry, Piers—you don't get to call out what is and isn't racism against Black people," TV personality Trisha Goddard said in a heated debate with Piers Morgan.
Roy Blunt Won't Seek Reelection, Giving Dems Better Chance of Flipping Seat
Winning an open seat is easier than ousting an incumbent, but Republicans have held the seat in more than 30 years.
Trump Picking Family As 2024 Running Mate Would Risk Losing GOP Voters
The former president has been touted for another run for office, with polling indicating support among many Republicans.
Lindsey Graham Calls Donald Trump a Cross Between Helms, Reagan and Barnum
"It's just this bigger than life deal," Graham said about Trump. "He could make the Republican Party something that nobody else I know can make it. He can make it bigger, he can make it stronger, he can make it more diverse and he also could destroy it."
Social Media Is Making Us Behave Like Rats, According to Study
Computational research shows that receiving "likes" is not unlike a rat's "reward learning" for food.
Trump's Election Lawsuit Battles End as SCOTUS Declines Wisconsin Case
The former president and his Republican allies have lost dozens of election-related lawsuits filed in the wake of the November race.
Greta Thunberg Says Science Shows Biden Not Doing Enough on Climate Change
The president has vowed to make the U.S. electricity sector pollution-free by 2035. But some of his policies are facing resistance.
Meghan Markle's Oprah Interview Prompts Avalanche of Jokes and Memes
Several Twitter users suggested Queen Elizabeth II should appear on the Red Table Talk show hosted by Jada Pinkett Smith and her family.
Meghan Markle Interview Prompts Calls to Abolish the Monarchy in the U.K.
A petition to abolish the monarchy in the U.K. has been signed by more than 2,000 people as #AbolishTheMonarchy trended on Twitter.
Mississippi Governor Equivocates When Asked if Biden Was Lawfully Elected
CNN host Jake Tapper pressed Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves on if he thought President Joe Biden was "legitimately and lawfully elected."
Diana's 'Establishment' Clip Goes Viral After Meghan's Oprah Interview
The late princess revealed details about how she was treated by the "establishment" and the breakdown of her health in a 1995 interview with the BBC.
Harry and Meghan Fans Flood Prince Charles' Instagram After Oprah Interview
Hundreds of comments have been left under the most recent Clarence House Instagram post following Harry and Meghan's interview.
How Celebrities Reacted to Meghan Markle's Bombshell Oprah Interview
A number of celebrities are reacting to Sunday night's interview which saw Meghan Markle and Prince Harry discuss their treatment in the royal family which led to them moving to America.
Lindsey Graham Warns Donald Trump Could 'Destroy' GOP After Combative CPAC
The Republican senator also said Trump had the power to make the party stronger and more diverse.
Oprah Praised as 'GOAT' Interviewer Following Meghan Markle Talk
"I just want to make it clear to everybody: There's no subject that's off limits," Oprah said ahead of the highly anticipated sit-down with the couple.
Meghan's Oprah Interview Sees U.S. Twitter Goad British Twitter
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's explosive interview has yet to air in the U.K. but as revelations are reported, Twitter is alight with reactions from Americans who have already watched it on CBS.
Murkowksi Explains Vote Against Stimulus Bill as Trump Threat Looms
The Alaska Republican called the bill "wholly partisan" and dismissed "unnecessary" measures in the package.
Fox News Accused of Radicalizing Americans by Former Neo-Nazi Recruiter
Frank Meeink, once a prominent neo-Nazi, said that Fox News says the "same radical stuff that I used to say."
Trump Jr. Upset Over Cheerleaders Learning on Twitter They're Being Fired
The former president became infamous for dismissing top administration officials over social media during his term in office.
GOP Senator Barrasso Backs Murkowski Despite Trump's Threat Against Her
The Wyoming Republican praised Murkowski on Sunday after Trump called her "disloyal" and "very bad" and promised to campaign against her in Alaska next year.
