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Trump's ex-doctor demoted by Navy for inappropriate behavior in White House

Navy demoted Ronny Jackson after probe into White House behavior

March 9, 2024

EXPOSED: Former White House physician and current GOP congressman Ronny Jackson faces intense scrutiny as revelations of his demotion from the U.S. Navy surface. Allegations of misconduct have rocked Jackson’s reputation, sparking debates over his retired rank and continued use of his former title. Dive into the unfolding controversy surrounding Jackson’s turbulent career and the implications for his political future.

Trump’s ex-doctor demoted by Navy for inappropriate behavior in White House

March 9, 2024

EXPOSED: Rep. Ronny Jackson demoted by U.S. Navy after damning inspector general’s report. Uncover the financial and social fallout of his rank downgrade from retired admiral to captain, amid allegations of misconduct and substance use while serving under President Trump. Dive into the ongoing controversy surrounding this high-profile case.

Video: Eagle Pass, TX Residents Sound Off on the Real “Invasion“

March 9, 2024

Eagle Pass, Texas has become the epicenter of the national immigration debate, but who are the real “invaders” of this community? Michael Kosta talks to residents of Eagle Pass who have had it with the right-wing media, politicians, and fearmongering Trump supporters taking over their town and jacking up their hotel prices.

Video: Authoritarian expert breaks down dangers of Project 2025

March 9, 2024

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of history and scholar of authoritarianism, speaks to Ali Velshi about Project 2025’s plans to consolidate power if Trump wins the presidency in 2025, including who’s on their hypothetical list of pre-screened loyalists to join the Trump administration, and why their plan to abolish federal agencies is so uniquely dangerous to democracy.

Video: Ronny Jackson was DEMOTED for USING DRUGS ON DUTY & Continues to Lie About His Rank!

March 8, 2024

Jesse talks about the continued chaos and scandal surrounding one of Donald Trump’s favorite congressmen, Ronny Jackson, who was demoted from Navy Rear Admiral to Captain and continues to claim to be a retired Rear Admiral.

Video: Trump’s Personal Doctor Says He Feels ‘Raped’ After ‘Raid’ Of His Office By Trump Aides

March 8, 2024

Dr. Harold Bornstein said that longtime bodyguard Keith Schiller, then a White House aide, and Trump Organization lawyer Alan Garten came to his office with a third man and took the president’s medical files.

Video: Donald Trump’s affection for Vladimir Putin is ‘really creepy’ says Fmr. Australian Prime Minister

March 8, 2024

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnball joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to break down Donald Trump’s infatuation with authoritarian leaders on the worlds stage, as news comes that Hungarian PM Viktor Orban is set to meet Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago this week.

Video: Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address, RFK Jr. Bizarrely Defends Flying on Epstein’s Plane

March 8, 2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the White House briefing dozens of social media influencers on Biden’s State of the Union address, RFK Jr.’s response to flying on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane and Boeing failing to give investigators a list of their door specialists.

Video: Liz Cheney’s warning to America: ‘We have eight months to save our republic’

March 7, 2024

Sarah Matthews, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary and Ben Rhodes, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor under President Obama, join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to yesterday’s decisive Super Tuesday results, which led to Nikki Haley dropping out of the GOP Presidential contest setting the stage for a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump this November.

Video: A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened

March 7, 2024

A 62-year-old German man deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the span of 29 months, according to a new study, going against national vaccine recommendations. That’s an average of one jab every four days. CNN’s Meg Tirrell reports.

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Video: Trump STUNS Crowd into SILENCE with Cognitive Episode!

March 4, 2024

Donald Trump was completely confused and disoriented at his North Carolina rallies on Saturday.

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Video: Mayorkas fires back at Gov. Abbott following criticism of Biden’s border actions

March 3, 2024

On State of the Union with Dana Bash, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reacts to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s criticism of President Joe Biden’s border actions. #CNN #News

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Video: Insane blizzard slams California – Strands hundreds on Donner Pass Atmospheric River

March 2, 2024

One of the most intense #blizzards I have been in anywhere in the country slammed #California for multiple days. Interstate 80 was turned into a parking lot stranding hundreds with intense winds with heavy blowing snow. Semi-trucks littered the road as CHP and CalTrans tried to get everyone unstuck on Donner Pass. Earlier in the day white out conditions and heavy #snow caused motorists to get stuck all over the pass. We pulled out many vehicles. Plows worked overtime trying to keep up as feet of snow fell. Winds were well over 100 mph on the pass at times.

Big Lie bombshell: Man Trump hired to prove election fraud says he debunked it to Trump and Meadows

Video: Man Trump hired to prove election fraud says he debunked it to Trump and Meadows

March 1, 2024

Donald Trump hired a man to prove his election fraud claims. Now that man says he debunked those election fraud conspiracies to both Donald Trump and Mark Meadows as the Trump campaign conducted its 2020 campaign, after finding no evidence. That man, Ken Block, author of the upcoming book, “Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data That Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections,” joins Joy Reid with his allegations.

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Unveiling the Truth: The Power of Objective Evidence and the Pitfalls of Fallacious Arguments

February 28, 2024

Unlock the secrets to discovering truth by demanding objective evidence and steering clear of fallacious arguments. Explore the power of critical thinking, verifiable sources, and cross-verification, while learning to recognize and avoid common fallacies. Embrace a mindset that values evidence over rhetoric for a more informed and rational approach to unraveling the complexities of the world.

Michigan Dems Vote “Uncommitted” | Biden Talks Ceasefire Over Ice Cream | GOP Targets Birth Control

February 28, 2024

President Biden’s awkward ice cream moment came one day before some Democrats in Michigan used their primary votes to protest his support of Israel’s actions in Gaza, while Republicans are pushing state-by-state birth control bans and blocked a bill that would have protected access to contraception nationwide.

Joy: They are letting literal Nazis into their den of Trump worship

February 28, 2024

Nazis mingled openly at CPAC, a prominent conservative conference where Donald Trump has been the keynote speaker since 2017, this past weekend, according to NBC News. As both President Biden and Trump plan trips to the border, immigration is also discussed by Joy Reid and her panel.

Biden Talks Ceasefire Over Ice Cream & CPAC’s Panels Sound Insane | The Daily Show

February 28, 2024

Michael Kosta has the scoop on Biden’s ice cream shop press conference on Gaza, and why this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference felt like the worst rock concert ever. Plus, Ronny Chieng places his bets on Baconators after Wendy’s announces new surge pricing.

Hear Russia’s warning after Macron said Western troops in Ukraine ‘cannot be ruled out’

February 28, 2024

NATO and leaders from multiple countries said there are no plans for troops on the ground in Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron floated the possibility of sending European forces.

Trump and Biden Square Off at the Mexico Border, Don Jr’s Most Preposterous Lie Yet & Gimme Five!

February 28, 2024

Two different people are claiming to be chairs of the Michigan Republican Party, Biden and Trump are both scheduled to visit the border in Texas on Thursday, Donny is taking every chance he gets to beat the drum about not having enough water in our faucets and washing machines, a team wearing hazmat suits was dispatched to Donald Jr’s house because he got a letter in the mail that contained an “unidentified” white powder and we play America’s favorite game, Gimme Five!