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Congress Loses VIP Perks Through Major Airline As Shutdown Fuels Airport Chaos Congress Loses VIP Perks Through Major Airline As Shutdown Fuels Airport Chaos
Congress Loses VIP Perks Through Major Airline As Shutdown Fuels Airport Chaos Delta Air Lines said it is suspending special travel services for members of Congress as airports nationwide are gripped by hourslong lines amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. The carrier confirmed the suspension of the perks on Tuesday, March 24. Lawmakers won't receive airport escorts, seat upgrades, and priority rebooking during the pause, although a dedicated reservation phone line will remain available. The move comes as flyers face growing delays at security checkpoints, with more Transportation Security Administration agents quitting or calling out sick. TSA …

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by Chris Spiker
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New National Poll Signals Changes In Trump Support Levels New National Poll Signals Changes In Trump Support Levels
New National Poll Signals Changes In Trump Support Levels A new snapshot of how Americans view President Donald Trump is raising fresh questions about where public sentiment is heading. President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has dropped to 34 percent, while 63 percent of Americans say they disapprove of his performance, according to a new poll released by American Research Group. The findings, based on interviews conducted Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20, show a slight decline from February, when 36 percent approved and 62 percent disapproved. The current approval rating matches where Trump stood at the end of his first term in J…

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by Joe Lombardi
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From Splashdown To Spotlight: Columbus Statue With Maryland Ties Lands At White House From Splashdown To Spotlight: Columbus Statue With Maryland Ties Lands At White House
From Splashdown To Spotlight: Columbus Statue With Maryland Ties Lands At White House Does the new Christopher Columbus statue at the White House look familiar?  That's because it's a replica of the one that was tossed into Baltimore's harbor during President Donald Trump's first term. A replica of the statue famously toppled into the harbor in 2020 has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House. and across from the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery. The original statue could not be salvaged after it was thrown into the Inner Harbor in 2020 during demonstrations following George Floyd's death. Its replica, made primarily…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump’s ‘Glad He’s Dead’ Remark About Robert Mueller Draws Bipartisan Outrage Trump’s ‘Glad He’s Dead’ Remark About Robert Mueller Draws Bipartisan Outrage
Trump’s ‘Glad He’s Dead’ Remark About Robert Mueller Draws Bipartisan Outrage President Donald Trump’s public celebration of former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s death has triggered a wave of condemnation from lawmakers and the public, deepening the animosity that defined their relationship for years. On Saturday, March 21, Trump posted on Truth Social, “Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!” The White House official social media account, @RapidResponse47, reshared the post shortly after, amplifying the message. The backlash was swift. Social media users described Trump’s remarks as “petty,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Golden Trump Coin Approved By Hand-Picked Panel Despite Legal, Ethical Concerns Golden Trump Coin Approved By Hand-Picked Panel Despite Legal, Ethical Concerns
Golden Trump Coin Approved By Hand-Picked Panel Despite Legal, Ethical Concerns A federal panel hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved a gold coin depicting him, despite critics pointing out that the move may be illegal. The Commission of Fine Arts voted to back the 24-karat commemorative coin on Thursday, March 19. The coins would show a scowling Trump leaning on a desk with clenched fists, based on a portrait displayed at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. US Mint officials told the panel that Trump personally approved the design for the coins, which typically sell for several thousand dollars. "As we approach our 250th birthday, we are th…

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by Chris Spiker
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Canadian Tourism To US Plummets In Trump's First Year Back In Office: Here's How Much Canadian Tourism To US Plummets In Trump's First Year Back In Office: Here's How Much
Canadian Tourism To US Plummets In Trump's First Year Back In Office: Here's How Much Millions of Canadians stayed away from the US during President Donald Trump's first year back in the White House amid his trade war and threats against Canada's sovereignty. The US recorded about 4.2 million fewer visitor arrivals from Canada through 2025, according to Department of Commerce data from the National Travel and Tourism Office. That was down 20.9% from 2024. Mexico also replaced Canada as the country with the most foreign tourists in the US. In 2025, 17,980,030 Mexican visitors came to the US, compared to 16,018,525 Canadians. The trend has continued into 2026. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor To Japan's PM In Stunning White House Moment (VIDEO) Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor To Japan's PM In Stunning White House Moment (VIDEO)
Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor To Japan's PM In Stunning White House Moment (Video) President Donald Trump made a shocking remark about the Pearl Harbor attack while meeting with Japan's prime minister at the White House. Trump made the reference during a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, March 19. He joked about the surprise strikes on a Hawaiian naval base that killed more than 2,400 Americans and wounded 1,178 others. Trump's quip came as he responded to a Japanese reporter who asked why the US didn't notify Japan before attacking Iran. "We went in very hard and we didn't tell anybody about it because we want…

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by Chris Spiker
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USPS May Run Out Of Cash Within Year, Could Hike Stamp Prices To Survive USPS May Run Out Of Cash Within Year, Could Hike Stamp Prices To Survive
USPS May Run Out Of Cash Within Year, Could Hike Stamp Prices To Survive The US Postal Service could run out of money by 2027 and may be forced to stop delivering mail, according to its new leader. Postmaster General David Steiner warned that the agency is at a "critical juncture" during a House Oversight subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, March 17. Steiner, who began his role in July 2025, said the USPS is facing a financial crisis that could disrupt service nationwide if changes are not made. The USPS has reported losses nearly every year since 2007, including a $9 billion loss in fiscal year 2025 and continued quarterly losses into 2026…

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by Chris Spiker
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Three-Time Trump Voter's Gas Price Outrage Goes Viral: 'Apparently, I'm An Idiot!' Three-Time Trump Voter's Gas Price Outrage Goes Viral: 'Apparently, I'm An Idiot!'
Three-Time Trump Voter's Gas Price Outrage Goes Viral: 'Apparently, I'm An Idiot!' A Pennsylvania woman who said she voted for President Donald Trump three times is going viral for her furious tirade about him as gasoline prices soar during the US-Israeli war on Iran. Amanda Robbins made the angry comments during an interview with NBC News senior politics reporter Johnathan Allen on Tuesday, March 17. Allen spoke to customers buying gas at a Penn Jersey Mart in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, as part of a segment on "Meet the Press NOW." Robbins was blunt when Allen asked her if she had a message that she wanted to directly share with Trump. "You are a wor…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Quits, Says Iran War Was Driven By Misinformation, Israel Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Quits, Says Iran War Was Driven By Misinformation, Israel
Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Quits, Says Iran War Was Driven By Misinformation, Israel Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned in protest of the Trump administration’s ongoing war with Iran.  Kent, 45, announced his resignation on social media late Tuesday morning, March 17, becoming the first high-profile official to step down over the conflict. “After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today,” Kent wrote on X.  “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear tha…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mamdani Credits Trump For Release Of ICE-Detainee Columbia Protester After Year Mamdani Credits Trump For Release Of ICE-Detainee Columbia Protester After Year
Mamdani Credits Trump For Release Of Ice-detainee Columbia Protester After Year A Palestinian activist detained after a Newark ICE check-in has been released from a Texas detention center after more than a year in custody. Leqaa Kordia, 33, a protester connected to demonstrations tied to Columbia University who had been living in Paterson, NJ, was released from the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas on Monday, March 16, after a federal immigration judge ordered her freed on bond following more than a year in ICE custody, according to KERA News, an NPR affiliate. An immigration judge ordered her release on a $100,000 bond on Friday — the third time a judge …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Adult Student Who Groped Girls Inside Virginia HS Should Never Have Been There, Feds Say Adult Student Who Groped Girls Inside Virginia HS Should Never Have Been There, Feds Say
Adult Student Who Groped Girls Inside Virginia HS Should Never Have Been There, Feds Say A 19-year-old man accused of groping multiple teenage girls inside a Virginia high school is now facing criminal charges — and federal officials are warning he should never have been in the building in the first place. Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, a 19-year-old from El Salvador, was arrested in Fairfax County and charged with nine counts of assault and battery after authorities say he repeatedly targeted female students while attending school as an 11th grader, the US Department of Homeland Security announced Monday, March 16. Investigators say the alleged incidents happened in crowded …

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by Zak Failla