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US Political Tensions Rise

Updated 2026-05-23 22:20 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump engaged in public spats with political opponents and allies. He criticized Sen. Thom Tillis over a compensation fund, suggested firing late-night hosts as a threat, and praised Kevin Warsh's appointment to the Fed.

Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
President Trump on Friday celebrated the cancelation of "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert and suggested other late night TV hosts would also shortly be on the chopping block. "Stephen Colbert’s firing from CBS was the 'Beginning of the End' for untalented, nasty, highly overpaid, not funny, and v
2026-05-22 14:26 UTC
The Hill
President Trump tore into Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Friday morning after the Republican lawmaker criticized the Justice Department‘s (DOJ) newly debuted “anti-weaponization fund.” “I called him a ‘Nitpicker,’ always fighting against the Republican Party, and ME, mostly on things that didn’t matte
2026-05-22 14:39 UTC
The Hill
More than 1,000 professionals in the entertainment business are voicing their opposition to a planned mega merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers, which are eyeing a deal that would deliver a major shake-up to the TV and movie business. In an open letter, which was signed by Hollywood stars li
2026-04-13 14:33 UTC
The Hill
So much for an independent judicial branch of government!
2026-04-13 15:00 UTC
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