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April 17, 2025
Economy
Politics

Trump Slams Fed Chair Over Lack of Rate Cuts: ‘Powell’s Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough!’

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❓What Happened: As equity markets decline, President Donald J. Trump is ramping up criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not reducing interest rates. The increased pressure on the U.S. central bank comes a day after its reverse repo operations fell to their lowest level since April 2021.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the European Central Bank (ECB), and the People’s Bank of China.

📍 Where & When: Trump posted his criticism of Powell to TruthSocial on April 17, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time, and yet, ‘Too Late’ Jerome Powell of the Fed, who is always TOO LATE AND WRONG, yesterday issued a report which was another, and typical, complete ‘mess!'” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding: “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!”

⚠️ Impact: Trump’s remarks underline tensions over the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions, drawing attention to the central bank’s independence and lack of accountability, and renewed legal arguments over whether the president can remove its chairman.

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President Donald J. Trump blasted Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday morning, arguing that the U.S. central bank chief is too slow to reduce interest rates. Trump’s criticism, posted to Truth Social, comes as U.S. equity markets continue their downward trajectory and the Federal Reserve’s reverse repo operations hit their lowest level since April 2021. Mounting concerns of a liquidity crisis and actions by China’s central bank to prop up its national economy in the face of U.S. tariffs have caused increasing strain between Powell and Trump.

“The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time, and yet, ‘Too Late’ Jerome Powell of the Fed, who is always TOO LATE AND WRONG, yesterday issued a report which was another, and typical, complete ‘mess!'” President Trump wrote, continuing: “Oil prices are down, groceries (even eggs!) are down, and the USA is getting RICH ON TARIFFS. Too Late should have lowered Interest Rates, like the ECB, long ago, but he should certainly lower them now.”

“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” the President added.

Trump’s post was prompted by the European Central Bank (ECB) announcing a new quarter-point reduction in its deposit rate to 2.25 percent. This was the seventh time the ECB has cut rates since June last year. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has only enacted one rate cut in the U.S. over the same period, in September. Critics of Chairman Powell argue that the rate cut was a political move intended to boost the economy and aid the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, Kamala Harris.

Last November, following President Trump’s landslide 2024 election victory, Powell was pressed as to whether he’d resign from his Fed chairmanship should he be asked, responding bluntly, “No.” The central bank chief insisted that the White House is “not permitted under the law” to remove him and other senior Fed officials.

Notably, the Federal Reserve Act—the law governing the central bank—does allow the U.S. president to remove the Federal Reserve board members “for cause” in cases of negligence of duty, misconduct, or corruption. However, the law does not allow top Fed officials to be fired over policy differences—a provision intended to ensure the central bank’s independence in managing the country’s monetary policy.

Despite the legal hurdles, Trump’s Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, indicated earlier this week that the White House has decided on a six-month timeline to replace Powell as the Fed chairman, suggesting interviews for his replacement would occur “sometime in the fall.” The Trump administration is pointing to a pending U.S. Supreme Court case that could overturn the legal restrictions on removing top Federal Reserve officials, along with the heads of other independent government agencies, as the justification for Powell’s replacement timeline.

Should the court rule in the Trump administration’s favor, the White House would likely be legally clear to fire and replace the central bank chief.

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April 17, 2025
Politics

James Carville Slams David Hogg as ‘Contemptible Little Twerp’ Over Plan to Primary Democrat Incumbents.

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❓What Happened: James Carville criticized David Hogg, describing him as a “contemptible little twerp” and suggesting the Democratic National Committee (DNC) should consider legal action against him over his decision to primary incumbent Democrat lawmakers.

👥 Who’s Involved: Democratic strategist James Carville, DNC Vice Chair and anti-gun rights activist David Hogg, Chris Cuomo, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).

📍 Where & When: Carville’s comments were made during a NewsNation segment on Wednesday evening.

💬 Key Quote: “Why doesn’t somebody sue David Hogg? He’s an officer of the Democratic National Committee… I think it’s an outrage.”

⚠️ Impact: Carville’s comments reflect growing tensions within the Democratic Party concerning strategies and internal challenges, specifically targeting Hogg’s plan to contest incumbent Democrats.

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Democratic strategist James Carville is suggesting the party sue David Hogg, the newly elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), over his Leaders We Deserve group’s intention to use its $20 million war chest to support younger Democratic candidates running against incumbents. The long-time Clinton campaign aide, appearing Wednesday night on NewsNation with Chris Cuomo, argued Hogg’s move to back candidates in Democratic primaries goes against the responsibilities of Hogg’s role within the DNC.

“Why doesn’t somebody sue David Hogg? He’s an officer of the Democratic National Committee. He is the vice chairman of the Democrat National Committee, and he’s running against other Democrats,” Carville ranted, calling Hogg a “contemptible little twerp.” The infamous Democrat strategist—nicknamed the “Ragin’ Cajun”—told Cumo that Hogg, along with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), is using the “MAGA playbook” to push “a purity test” that will only result in a “binary battle to the bottom” for the party.

“I would like to know, and you went to law school, does [Hogg] have a fiduciary duty to Democrats?” Carville asked Cuomo. “You have a fiduciary duty to your employer, which anybody can understand. He’s being paid to run against other Democrats. I think it’s an outrage.”

Notably, Hogg admitted when announcing his primary initiative, “This is going to anger a lot of people.” The National Pulse previously reported that the 25-year-old anti-gun rights activist refused to sign the DNC’s “neutrality policy” that bars officials from engaging in party infighting.

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April 17, 2025
News
Politics

DNC Vice Chair David Hogg Launches Multi-Million Dollar Campaign Against His Own Party Members.

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❓What Happened: David Hogg plans to allocate $20 million to challenge insufficiently woke incumbent Democrats through primary elections.

👥 Who’s Involved: David Hogg, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee, through Leaders We Deserve, a grassroots organization, is involved.

📍 Where & When: Hogg, who became Vice Chair in February, discussed his strategy in a newspaper interview published on April 15.

💬 Key Quote: “This is going to anger a lot of people.” — David Hogg.

⚠️ Impact: Hogg’s initiative could massively divide Democratic National Committee leadership and affect party strategies.

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Anti-gun rights activist David Hogg, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), is set to direct $20 million into primary campaigns against current Democratic incumbents. By leveraging the organization Leaders We Deserve, which focuses on electing young progressives, Hogg aims to promote a far-left progressive agenda.

His strategy introduces potential tension within the Democratic Party’s leadership, particularly as it deviates from the traditional focus of opposing Republican candidates.

Hogg, appointed Vice Chair in February, acknowledged that pursuing these primary challenges might lead to significant personal and professional pushback. “This is going to anger a lot of people,” he said, anticipating efforts to undermine him.

The initiative challenges the Democratic Party’s usual practices, which generally emphasize securing victories over Republican opponents rather than engaging in infighting. During a recent private meeting, the Democratic National Committee reiterated the importance of neutrality among its officials, emphasizing their need for impartiality. Hogg was the only one not to sign this “neutrality policy.”

DNC Chair Ken Martin addressed the situation, underscoring the party’s supposed principle that primary voters should choose nominees without interference from national party influences.

Hogg’s approach has been criticized by several quarters. Steve Schale, a long-time Democratic campaign strategist, emphasized that the party should focus on regaining lost ground in key battleground areas, noting a troubling trend in 703 out of 767 counties over recent presidential election cycles. Matt Bennett from Third Way also expressed concerns about Hogg’s ability to transition from activism to his current official role, describing his actions as problematic.

The move comes as the Democrats still lack clear leadership since the election of President Donald J. Trump. A poll released in March showed the Democrats plummeting to historic lows, falling 20 percentage points since Trump’s victory in November.

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April 17, 2025
Politics

DOGE Appears to Have Slashed Its Savings Target by 92%.

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❓What Happened: Elon Musk initially claimed he could reduce the federal budget by $2 trillion during Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. Once appointed to front the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk revised his target to $1 trillion, but recent statements have scaled back the expected savings further to $150 billion for fiscal year 2026.

👥 Who’s Involved: Elon Musk, President Donald J. Trump, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

📍 Where & When: White House cabinet meeting on April 10, Washington, D.C., addressing fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 – September 2026).

💬 Key Quote: “I’m excited to announce that we anticipate savings in ’26 from reduction of waste and fraud by $150 billion,” Musk said.

⚠️ Impact: Musk’s revised savings projection is prompting skepticism, with critics doubting the feasibility of ever cutting $1 trillion. DOGE’s method of accounting for savings has also been criticized due to errors and inaccuracies.

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Details from an April 10 White House cabinet meeting indicate Elon Musk moderated his ambitious budget reduction goals. Musk had promised substantial cuts to the federal budget, initially aiming for a reduction of $2 trillion. Subsequent revisions saw expectations reduced to $1 trillion upon Musk’s appointment to front the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

However, at the April cabinet meeting, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO further reduced his expectations, citing $150 billion in anticipated savings from cutting waste and fraud for fiscal year 2026. In perspective, this represents a 92 percent reduction from the originally promised cuts to the budget spanning from October 2025 to September 2026.

“I’m excited to announce that we anticipate savings in ’26 from reduction of waste and fraud by $150 billion,” Musk said.

Musk’s newest budget cut target reflects data from the DOGE website, which currently amounts to the cited $150 billion in savings—though it is unclear whether the number is a hard ceiling for Musk and his team. The Trump White House maintains that the original $1 trillion in cuts remains the administration’s goal.

Notably, Musk’s cabinet meeting presentation was unusually brief, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instead commencing the session—suggesting a possible shift to national security concerns as the administration’s top priority. Musk did insist that the federal government is a “target-rich environment” with inefficiencies being identified across agencies.

Despite its efforts, DOGE’s online platform has faced claims that its data is inaccurate and either miscounts or incorrectly attributes savings. These allegations have increased skepticism among both DOGE’s supporters and critics regarding the feasibility of the ambitious budget cuts.

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April 16, 2025
Politics
World

J.D. Vance Heads to Italy, India. Here’s Why…

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❓What Happened: Vice President J.D. Vance is set to begin an international trip to Italy and India, marking his third such journey with the Trump administration. The visit aims to discuss economic and geopolitical priorities with leaders in both nations.

👥 Who’s Involved: Vice President J.D. Vance, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and members of the Second Family are involved.

📍 Where & When: The trip will take place starting Friday, with visits to Rome, New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.

💬 Key Quote: A statement from Vance’s office noted the intent to “discuss shared economic and geopolitical priorities.”

⚠️ Impact: The trip coincides with ongoing international interest in negotiating trade deals with the U.S. following the Trump administration’s tariff announcements, highlighting tensions over trade issues.

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Vice President J.D. Vance is preparing to embark on his third major international trip on Friday, heading to Italy and India, where he will meet with national political leaders to discuss critical U.S. economic and geopolitical priorities. While in Rome, Italy, the U.S. Vice President is scheduled to sit down with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Notably, the Vatican is considered a key communication channel in diplomatic circles. Its ambassadors typically have long tenures representing the Holy See in their host countries, allowing for significant political relationships to be forged.

After Italy, Vance will travel to three cities in India: New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. While in the South Asian nation, Vance is scheduled to meet with the country’s nationalist Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The Vice President’s office announced that the Second Family would also partake in cultural engagements at yet-to-be-specified sites.

The announcement of Vance’s travels comes amid significant global interest in negotiating trade agreements with the United States. This follows President Donald J. Trump’s April 2 imposition of a 10 percent global tariff and reciprocal tariffs targeting several nations and the European Union (EU), of which Italy is a member state. The bloc was hit with a 20 percent tariff, while Indian goods saw a 26 percent tariff. Subsequently, as countries moved to open trade talks with the U.S., President Trump declared a 90-day pause in the reciprocal tariffs on April 9, leaving only a 10 percent global tariff for everyone but China.

Prior to the meeting with Vance, Italy’s Meloni will be in Washington, D.C. on Thursday to open trade negotiations with President Trump and his Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent.

Vance has emerged as a key international representative of the Trump administration, having previously traveled to Germany for the Munich Security Conference, where he urged European nations to enhance their defense contributions and uphold free speech, and to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base, for defense reviews and to reiterate American’s continued interest acquiring the Arctic island from Denmark.

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April 16, 2025
William Upton
Politics

White House Unveils Major Overhaul of Federal Procurement System.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump announced significant changes to the Federal procurement policy to enhance competition, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The existing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) will be revamped through a comprehensive review by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulations Council, and OMB Senior Advisor Kevin Rhodes.

📍 Where & When: Washington, D.C., with the announcement made on April 16.

💬 Key Quote: “This RFO will reduce more than 40 years of bureaucratic buildup that will unleash our procurement system with generational change and results. We are Making America Great Again,” said OMB Senior Advisor Kevin Rhodes.

⚠️ Impact: The anticipated overhaul aims to streamline the procurement process, lower entry barriers for new businesses, and eliminate inefficiencies for government contracts valued at nearly $1 trillion annually.

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President Donald J. Trump has unveiled an initiative to reform the Federal procurement system, significantly altering the rules surrounding government purchasing. Every year, a large portion of government waste is abetted by current procurement rules, which total over 2,000 pages and nearly 3,000 directives. These rules make it difficult for vendors to navigate and allow loopholes that can cause taxpayer dollars to be squandered.

According to the Trump White House, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The office is being tasked with streamlining procurement rules to remove redundant and conflicting regulations that have ballooned the total price of annual federal purchases to over $1 trillion over the years.

Under the current byzantine FAR procurement process, massive and bloated consulting firms, contractors, and other vendors hold the advantage because they can absorb the high costs of compliance, leaving new entrants at a disadvantage. The prohibitive compliance costs reduce competition for government contracts and increase the financial hit to taxpayers.

Key changes will include writing the FAR in simpler language, removing non-statutory and repetitive rules, and dismissing outdated requirements. Furthermore, a push for effective procurement is emphasized by discarding unnecessary items like paper straws and focusing on securing high-quality products and services at competitive prices.

“This RFO [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul] will reduce more than 40 years of bureaucratic buildup that will unleash our procurement system with generational change and results. We are Making America Great Again,” OMB Senior Advisor Kevin Rhodes said in a statement following the announcement of President Trump’s reform directive. The initiative complements efforts undertaken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce federal employee redundancies and government waste.

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April 16, 2025
News
Politics
Sports

Trump Administration Sues Maine Over Transgenders in Girls’ Sports.

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❓What Happened: The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Maine’s education department over the state’s handling of transgender athletes in girls’ sports.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Education, Maine Governor Janet Mills (D), the Maine Department of Education,

📍 Where & When: The federal legal action against Maine was announced on Wednesday.

💬 Key Quote: “We’ll see you in court,” said Gov. Janet Mills in February during a contentious White House exchange with President Trump regarding Maine’s noncompliance with his Executive Order clarifying Title IX regulations barring biological males competing against women and girls.

⚠️ Impact: The case questions Maine’s adherence to a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education, with potential implications for federal funding received by the state.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a legal action against the State of Maine’s Department of Education for continuing to allow biological males to compete in women’s sports. This comes after the DOJ announced on Monday that it would pursue an enforcement action against the state after receiving a formal referral following a Department of Education investigation.

“We have exhausted every other remedy. We tried to get Maine to comply. We don’t like standing up here and filing lawsuits, we want to get states to comply with us,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday, with the DOJ lawsuit stating: “The undeniable physiological differences between males and females provide boys with inherent advantages in strength, speed, and physicality that pre-determine the outcome of athletic contests.”

The court filing continues: “The results are stark: girls are displaced from podiums, lose opportunities for advancement to regional and national competitions, and miss out on critical visibility for college scholarships and recognition.”

In February, President Donald J. Trump and Maine’s Democrat Governor, Janet Mills, had a tense exchange during a White House event when the America First leader inquired whether the state would comply with his Executive Order clarifying Title IX to bar biological males from competing in women’s sports. When Mills insisted her state’s pro-transgender policies were already compliant, Trump alluded to possible legal action, with the Maine Democrat responding: “We’ll see you in court.”

The DOJ legal action follows a U.S. Department of Education investigation where Maine was afforded multiple opportunities to alter its state policies to align with the Trump administration’s interpretation of Title IX. “The Department has given Maine every opportunity to come into compliance with Title IX, but the state’s leaders have stubbornly refused to do so, choosing instead to prioritize an extremist ideological agenda over their students’ safety, privacy, and dignity,” the Department of Education’s Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor said after referring the investigation to the DOJ.

Trainor continued: “The Maine Department of Education will now have to defend its discriminatory practices before a Department administrative law judge and in a federal court against the Justice Department. Governor Mills would have done well to adhere to the wisdom embedded in the old idiom—be careful what you wish for. Now she will see the Trump Administration in court.”

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April 16, 2025
Crime
NatSec
Politics

Unmasked: Man’s Disturbing Text Threats to Kill Tulsi Gabbard and Family.

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❓What Happened: Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, a Georgia resident, has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against the U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family.

👥 Who’s Involved: Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, Tulsi Gabbard, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

📍 Where & When: The threats were sent between March 29 and April 1, 2025. The arrest took place in Georgia, with the DOJ announcing it had filed federal charges against Amin on Monday.

💬 Key Quote: A threatening message included, “Death to America means death to America literally, Tulsi is living on borrowed time.”

⚠️ Impact: Amin faces charges of transmitting interstate threats. The case underscores ongoing concerns about targeted threats against Trump administration officials.

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A Georgia resident, Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, has been arrested following allegations of making death threats against Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence in the Trump White House, and her family. The threats were reportedly sent between March 29 and April 1, 2025, with personal photographs of Gabbard being used, which she had shared on social media.

These threats have been described as extreme in nature. One communication read, “You and your family are going to die soon… I will personally do the job if necessary,” alongside a text message stating: “Death to America means death to America literally, Tulsi is living on borrowed time.”

“The home you two own… is a legitimate target and will be hit at a time and place of our choosing,” another of the dozens of threats reads, while a fourth text communication warned: “Prepare to die, you, Tulsi, and everyone you hold dear. America will burn.”

In another instance, a threat sent by Amin indicates he may have been influenced by corporate media narratives critical of Gabbard’s less hawkish stance against Russia. “Tell your wife to always be on her best behavior and not to disobey Mr. Vladimir Putin’s orders. We are friendly bears [Russian Flag + Bear emoji]. But we can also be angry bears [Russian Flag + Bear emoji],” Amin wrote in a message sent to Gabbard’s husband, Abraham Williams. Disturbing images, including one showing a gun pointed at pictures of Gabbard and her family, were also part of the communications.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced two charges—relating to transmitting interstate threats—against Amin, 24, on Monday. In recent weeks, there have been several instances of political violence targeting public officials. Over the weekend, a disturbed man in Pennsylvania set fire to the home of Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA).

Additionally, several individuals have been arrested over arson attacks targeting Elon Musk’s Tesla electric vehicles and their showrooms. The National Pulse has also reported that a teenager in Wisconsin is being charged in the murder of his parent, allegedly as part of a plot to use his family’s financial resources to aid a conspiracy to assassinate President Donald J. Trump.

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April 15, 2025
Media
Politics

WaPo Columnist Fears Losing Job if He Critiques Bezos’s New Relationship With Trump.

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❓What Happened: Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin admitted during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored that he fears being fired if he comments on or critiques the newspaper’s owner, Amazon founder and mega-billionaire Jeff Bezos.

👥 Who’s Involved: Piers Morgan, Josh Rogin, Bill Maher, Jeff Bezos, and Donald J. Trump.

📍 Where & When: The debate occurred on Piers Morgan Uncensored, following Maher’s account of his dinner with President Trump on Real Time, which aired on Friday.

💬 Key Quote: Rogin stated, “I’m not in a position to comment on Jeff Bezos, because if I comment on Jeff Bezos, then I could be fired from my job.”

⚠️ Impact: The conversation highlighted potential double standards in media criticism and raised questions about the influence of media ownership. In recent months, Bezos has taken a more active role in the Washington Post, especially on the newspaper’s editorial side.

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On a recent episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, columnist Josh Rogin found himself in a tight spot as he was challenged to explain why he criticized comedian Bill Maher‘s recent dinner meeting with Present Donald J. Trump while overlooking similar actions by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos. Rogin was pressed by host Piers Morgan over dismissing Maher’s engagement with Trump as a “PR stunt,” accusing the host of HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher of inadvertently serving as a tool for Trump’s publicity.

Morgan grilled the Washington Post columnist on his apparent selective criticism, pointing out that Bezos, who owns the newspaper, has had several recent public and private interactions with Trump. “He called him and praised him after he was shot. At a New York Times event in December Bezos said he was optimistic about a second Trump presidency. He had dinner at Mar-a-Lago in December 2024. He pledged a million dollars to Trump’s inauguration fund. He attended the inauguration. Amazon, obviously, one of his, companies [Amazon] streamed Trump’s inauguration on its Prime Video service and is also paying $40 million for a Melania Trump documentary,” Morgan noted.

After several exchanges, Morgan finally drew a stunning confession from Rogin after lampooning the columnist’s unwillingness to discuss Bezos. “All right, but look, Josh, look, if it looks like a duck and it sounds like a duck, it’s probably a duck,” Morgan jabbed, adding: “I mean, you can appreciate that if you’re Bill Maher watching you refusing to be remotely critical of what your own owner has done with Trump in terms of kissing the ring, you could potentially see that he might think there’s a double standard there.”

An exasperated Rogin relented, admitting: “You know, I see what you’re trying to do, Piers, but I’m not in a position to comment on Jeff Bezos, because if I comment on Jeff Bezos, then I could be fired from my job and you know that, so I’m not going to do that.”

The National Pulse reported last October that the Washington Post saw over 200,000 digital readers cancel their subscriptions and its editorial staff revolt against ownership after Bezos and the newspaper’s editorial board decided not to endorse Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris, choosing instead not to back any candidate. Since the 2024 election, the newspaper has bled subscribers and revenue while facing a second staff revolt in late February of this year when Bezos announced changes to the newspaper’s opinion section, stating it would now focus on promoting “personal liberties and free markets.”

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April 15, 2025
Politics

Biden to Deliver Chicago Speech, First Address Since Election.

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❓What Happened: Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public speech since leaving office in January.

👥 Who’s Involved: Joe Biden; Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD); former Gov. Martin O’Malley; and former Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

📍 Where & When: Tuesday evening, at a conference in Chicago.

💬 Key Quote: “We are deeply honored President Biden is making his first public appearance at ACRD’s sold-out conference,” said Rachel Buck, ACRD Executive Director.

⚠️ Impact: Biden’s speech is anticipated to focus on Social Security. However, attention will likely be focused on the octogenarian Democrat’s cognitive state.

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Former President Joe Biden is scheduled to make what is being billed as his first public speaking engagement since leaving office on Tuesday. The former president will deliver the evening keynote address during a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD), with an expected focus on Social Security.

“We are deeply honored President Biden is making his first public appearance at ACRD’s sold-out conference,” said Rachel Buck, Executive Director of ACRD, in a statment. She continued: “As bipartisan leaders have long agreed, Americans who retire after paying into Social Security their whole lives deserve the vital support and caring services they receive. As a result, we are thrilled the President will be joining us to discuss how we can work together for a stable and successful future for Social Security.”

The address will likely draw significant media and public attention, with extra scrutiny on Biden’s cognitive state. Since the former president left office, the corporate media has admitted that staffers in the Biden White House engaged in a concerted effort to hide the 82-year-old Democrat’s reduced mental faculties from the American public. Biden’s declining cognitive and physical health became particularly evident following a disastrous June 2024 presidential debate with now-President Donald J. Trump, where the octogenarian Democrat appeared confused and physically frail.

Biden will be joined in his keynote address by former Governor Martin O’Malley (D-MD), who also served as Biden’s Social Security Administration commissioner. Additionally, former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) is slated to speak at the ACRD conference.

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