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Political Rivalries and Controversies
Republican JD Vance and Democratic Kamala Harris are positioning themselves as populist outsiders for the 2028 election. Meanwhile, former Rep. Marjorie Greene denies Tucker Carlson's presidential ambitions. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatens charges against WNBA players after a controversial foul.
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The Hill
Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb said during a weekend interview that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has demonstrated "total fealty" to President Trump. Cobb pushed back when asked during a Saturday appearance on "Mehdi Unfiltered" on Zeteo if Blanche would stand "up to Trump if he’s as
2026-08-10 13:05 UTC
The Hill
President Trump will swear in Todd Blanche as the next attorney general on Monday, following weeks of controversy that ended in the Senate early Saturday morning with a 50-49 vote to confirm the appointment. On the Iran conflict, Trump said Sunday that it is now "like a chess game" and that the U.S.
2026-08-10 13:17 UTC
The Hill
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks over her comments pushing back on transgender athletes i
2026-08-10 13:17 UTC
The Hill
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is pushing back on suggestions pundit Tucker Carlson could mount a third-party bid for the White House after President Trump leaves office. “Tucker, he’s not running for president,” Greene told Politico Playbook over the weekend. “He said that publicly. He
2026-08-10 13:23 UTC
The Hill
As Donald Trump enters the lame duck stage of his presidency, Republican JD Vance and Democratic Kamala Harris are positioning themselves as populist outsiders for the 2028 election despite facing significant criticism from within their respective parties.
2026-08-10 13:30 UTC