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Pope Leo Pushes Back After NBC Reporter Asks About ‘Being American’
Pope Leo Pushes Back After NBC Reporter Asks About ‘Being American’The pontiff said his identity as pope takes precedence over any label related to the country of his birth, while stressing his “great love” for the U.S.
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Dr. Deborah Birx Claims Some States Kept ‘Very Tight’ 2020 COVID Restrictions to Hurt TrumpDr. Deborah Birx claimed that some states kept tight COVID restrictions in place in 2020 "because it was an election year," and they wanted to hurt Trump.
The post Dr. Deborah Birx Claims Some States Kept ‘Very Tight’ 2020 COVID Restrictions to Hurt Trump first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itCornyn Makes It Absolutely Clear He’s ‘Prepared to Vote No’ On Trump’s AG Nominee
Cornyn Makes It Absolutely Clear He’s ‘Prepared to Vote No’ On Trump’s AG Nominee"So I think this is about making sure that we maintain the integrity of our justice system and fairness for everybody involved"
The post Cornyn Makes It Absolutely Clear He’s ‘Prepared to Vote No’ On Trump’s AG Nominee first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.it‘I Got in Trouble and Pulled Off Air’: Ex-CBS News Journo Claims Outlet Punished Her for Questioning Fauci
‘I Got in Trouble and Pulled Off Air’: Ex-CBS News Journo Claims Outlet Punished Her for Questioning FauciBrittney Hopper claimed she was not to question Dr. Anthony Fauci during her time working for CBS News, following Fauci's fiery Senate hearing this week.
The post ‘I Got in Trouble and Pulled Off Air’: Ex-CBS News Journo Claims Outlet Punished Her for Questioning Fauci first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itSenate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell Amid Blanche Confirmation Drama
Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell Amid Blanche Confirmation DramaThe Senate voted unanimously to block a possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell as drama swirled over the confirmation vote of acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The post Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell Amid Blanche Confirmation Drama first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itCNN’s Elie Honig Shocked at Trump DOJ Recruiting Murderous Gangster Sammy ‘The Bull’ for Help in Comey Case
CNN’s Elie Honig Shocked at Trump DOJ Recruiting Murderous Gangster Sammy ‘The Bull’ for Help in Comey CaseCNN's Elie Honig was shocked to see the DOJ involving notorious mobster Salvatore 'Sammy the Bull' Gravano in their case against ex-FBI Director James Comey.
The post CNN’s Elie Honig Shocked at Trump DOJ Recruiting Murderous Gangster Sammy ‘The Bull’ for Help in Comey Case first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itWNBA Posts — Then Deletes — Video of Star Players Placing a Bet on Upcoming Game Against Each Other
WNBA Posts — Then Deletes — Video of Star Players Placing a Bet on Upcoming Game Against Each OtherThe WNBA's official X/Twitter account deleted a video promoting two of its star players placing a side bet on their game against one another.
The post WNBA Posts — Then Deletes — Video of Star Players Placing a Bet on Upcoming Game Against Each Other first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itStephen Miller’s Wife Insists Fauci ‘Was Not My Friend’ as Diary Reveals Numerous Pandemic Phone Calls With Doc
Stephen Miller’s Wife Insists Fauci ‘Was Not My Friend’ as Diary Reveals Numerous Pandemic Phone Calls With DocStephen and Katie Miller were quick to rely on Anthony Fauci's advice as fear of the sometimes fatal Covid-19 virus swept the nation, according to a report.
The post Stephen Miller’s Wife Insists Fauci ‘Was Not My Friend’ as Diary Reveals Numerous Pandemic Phone Calls With Doc first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.it‘A Wild Shift!’ CNN Data Guru Warns Youth Vote Revolt Sending Trump Polling ‘Underneath the Ocean Floor’
‘A Wild Shift!’ CNN Data Guru Warns Youth Vote Revolt Sending Trump Polling ‘Underneath the Ocean Floor’Enten argued the trend could have major implications for control of Congress in the midterm elections, even though Trump himself will not be on the ballot.
The post ‘A Wild Shift!’ CNN Data Guru Warns Youth Vote Revolt Sending Trump Polling ‘Underneath the Ocean Floor’ first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itBravo’s Andy Cohen Skewers GOP Senators ‘Berating’ Fauci for ‘Imaginary Crimes’ in Fiery Monologue
Bravo’s Andy Cohen Skewers GOP Senators ‘Berating’ Fauci for ‘Imaginary Crimes’ in Fiery MonologueAndy Cohen awarded his "mazel of the day" to Dr. Anthony Fauci after he spent hours in the Senate being "grilled" and "berated" by Republican lawmakers.
The post Bravo’s Andy Cohen Skewers GOP Senators ‘Berating’ Fauci for ‘Imaginary Crimes’ in Fiery Monologue first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itElon Musk Set to Drop Big Bucks for GOP in Midterms — After Months of Squawking About Third Party
Elon Musk Set to Drop Big Bucks for GOP in Midterms — After Months of Squawking About Third PartyElon Musk is planning on dropping some major coin on boosting Republicans in the upcoming midterms, Axios first reported.
The post Elon Musk Set to Drop Big Bucks for GOP in Midterms — After Months of Squawking About Third Party first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itDaily Show Savages Laura Ingraham’s Viral Fauci Hearing Antics With Her Own Words
Daily Show Savages Laura Ingraham’s Viral Fauci Hearing Antics With Her Own WordsIngraham's viral eye-rolling, head-shaking and animated facial expressions at Fauci's hearing became the focus of a savage segment on The Daily Show.
The post Daily Show Savages Laura Ingraham’s Viral Fauci Hearing Antics With Her Own Words first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itLaw Professor on CNN Warns Fauci Pleading the Fifth ‘Makes Things Worse’ for Him
Law Professor on CNN Warns Fauci Pleading the Fifth ‘Makes Things Worse’ for HimGoodman questioned the legal strategy behind Fauci’s repeated refusals to answer questions during his Senate hearing.
The post Law Professor on CNN Warns Fauci Pleading the Fifth ‘Makes Things Worse’ for Him first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itMitch McConnell Missing Person Posters Pop Up in D.C., Seek Whereabouts of ‘Turtle-Like’ Senator
Mitch McConnell Missing Person Posters Pop Up in D.C., Seek Whereabouts of ‘Turtle-Like’ Senator"If you have any information about his whereabouts, please keep it to yourself," the missing person poster with Sen. Mitch McConnell's face reads. "He would."
The post Mitch McConnell Missing Person Posters Pop Up in D.C., Seek Whereabouts of ‘Turtle-Like’ Senator first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itNetanyahu Privately Confronts JD Vance on His Public Criticisms of Israeli Government
Netanyahu Privately Confronts JD Vance on His Public Criticisms of Israeli GovernmentOfficials described the one-on-one meeting as “direct” following months of increasingly public disagreements between the vice president and the Israeli leader.
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‘LIE-abetes!’:CNN Panel Erupts as MAGA Pundit Denies ICE to Blame for Trump Immigration Polling SlideRantz rejected claims that voter dissatisfaction was being driven by fatal incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The post ‘LIE-abetes!’:CNN Panel Erupts as MAGA Pundit Denies ICE to Blame for Trump Immigration Polling Slide first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itJoe Scarborough Mocks ‘Embarrassing’ GOP Senators for Fauci Hearing ‘Clown Show’
Joe Scarborough Mocks ‘Embarrassing’ GOP Senators for Fauci Hearing ‘Clown Show’Scarborough trashed GOP senators for engaging in “sheer political theater” at Fauci’s hearing and mocked lawmakers for bouts of cursing and poor questions.
The post Joe Scarborough Mocks ‘Embarrassing’ GOP Senators for Fauci Hearing ‘Clown Show’ first appeared on Mediaite.dlvr.itFox News Poll Shows Democrat Has 9-Point Lead in Race to Replace Retiring GOP Senator in North Carolina
Fox News Poll Shows Democrat Has 9-Point Lead in Race to Replace Retiring GOP Senator in North CarolinaFormer North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has a nine-point lead over his Republican Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, says a new Fox News poll.
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