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Kash Patel loses lawsuit against blogger who called him a 'googly-eyed' Kremlin asset

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Kash Patel loses lawsuit against blogger who called him a 'googly-eyed' Kremlin asset

A federal judge has tossed a case brought by FBI Director Kash Patel against anti-disinformation blogger Jim Stewartson. According to a post on X by Stewartson, a Nevada federal judge granted his motion to dismiss the case. Patel sued Stewartson for libel in June 2023 over posts calling him a "Kremlin asset" who planned the January 6 riots. Stewartson said the judge wrote, "I do not have personal jurisdiction over Stewartson, so I grant his motion to dismiss." Patel was suing Stewartson, who publishes the MindWar Substack, for over $10 million a couple of years before he was made Trump's FBI director. Stewartson initially didn't respond to the lawsuit, which led to Patel winning a $250,000 default judgment in August 2025, per reporting by CNBC.Stewartson later moved to set aside that judgment and dismiss the case, arguing he was never properly served and had no meaningful ties to Nevada. In April, Chief Judge Andrew Gordon denied those motions in part but ordered both sides to brief whether the court had personal jurisdiction over the California-based writer, according to reporting by Reason.Stewartson celebrated his win on X, writing, "I'd like to commend the judge for including 'googly-eyed Kremlin b—' in his ruling," referring to a footnote that cites one of Stewartson's posts. He also responded to a Patel post by writing, "You were also going after bloggers. But you can't even do that right," and "we're not done here."The dismissal marks the latest setback for Patel, who has filed at least six defamation suits against media outlets and commentators. A Texas judge threw out his case against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi in April, calling the remarks by Figliuzzi protected hyperbole.

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Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham: ‘He Died Doing the Work He Was Born to Do’

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Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham: ‘He Died Doing the Work He Was Born to Do’

“For more than 30 years, nothing of consequence happened in this capital without Lindsey Graham knowing about it,” the President said.

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Thune and Johnson both plan to attend Trump's Dallas convention

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Thune and Johnson both plan to attend Trump's Dallas convention

House and Senate Republican leaders are heading to Dallas to embrace the president who has done the most to shape — and complicate — their political fortunes.Why it matters: Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson don't have much of a choice about attending September's midterm convention. President Trump doesn't tolerate high-profile dissent, and both leaders know their best chance of staying in power is by staying united.But for Republicans in tight races, the two-day political extravaganza presents a difficult choice.They can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump, raise money from big-dollar donors and bask in the MAGA media glow.Or they can stay home and create some separation from a president whose approval ratings are sinking.Zoom in: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers, who is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan, are both planning to attend, according to people familiar with the matter. So is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, another GOP Senate candidate.However, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), the only Republican who represents a state that President Trump lost, is unlikely to make it and will be campaigning in her home state, according to a person familiar with the matter.Spokespeople for Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) and Michael Whatley, the GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina, declined to comment or didn't preview their boss' plans. Hinson and Collins are also seeking Senate seats. In addition to Johnson, Majority Leader Scalise (R-La.) and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) plan to attend. National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) are both scheduled to be in Dallas.Zoom out: The Sept. 9-10 convention is still six weeks out, and senators and representatives have never been confronted with a mid-September, mid-cycle political convention.Party committees are starting to ask donors about attendance, but details — and programming — are sparse."The upcoming Midterm Convention is an opportunity for Republicans across the country to rally behind President Trump's America First agenda that's brought lower drug prices, lower taxes, and a secure border," RNC national press secretary Natalie Baldassarre said.What they're saying: "I'm proud that Dallas will host the RNC Midterm Convention this September," said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)."Texas is leading the nation in defending freedom and advancing conservative principles, and I look forward to welcoming Republicans from across America as we celebrate the landmark victories achieved this Congress and work together to elect Republicans up and down the ballot in November." The intrigue: For all the sniping between Trump and Thune this week, the majority leader recognizes that he and Senate Republicans stand a better chance of victory by presenting a united front.But he'll be in Dallas during a Senate recess that the president wants canceled until the SAVE Act is passed.The bottom line: The convention is expected to be part pep rally, part "Friday Night Lights": Clear eyes, full hearts — and Republicans hope the last line writes itself.

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Boeing reaches $3 billion in losses while building new Air Force One

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Boeing reaches $3 billion in losses while building new Air Force One

Boeing has hit over $3 billion in losses as part of its commitment to build the next Air Force One jet, reporting a $280 million charge on the project this quarter. Boeing’s $3.9 billion contract with the Air Force to build two presidential planes, replacing the current fleet, is years behind schedule and has run […]

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Mamdani Government Food Stores: Food Isn’t Cheaper, Someone Else Just Pays for It

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20 hours ago

Mamdani Government Food Stores: Food Isn’t Cheaper, Someone Else Just Pays for It

During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani promised to bring down food costs. The post Mamdani Government Food Stores: Food Isn’t Cheaper, Someone Else Just Pays for It appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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Trump pays tribute to ‘respected statesman’ Lindsey Graham: ‘He felt in his bones that our destiny is to win’

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Trump pays tribute to ‘respected statesman’ Lindsey Graham: ‘He felt in his bones that our destiny is to win’

President Donald Trump paid tribute to his friend, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), with jokes, anecdotes, and a touching reflection on his decadeslong career. “Today we gather with the deepest gratitude, profoundest sorrow, to honor a beloved friend, a devoted brother, a respected statesman, a giant of the United States Senate, and a true […]

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“Pay, Baby, Pay”: New Report Finds that Trump's Energy & AI Dominance Agenda Drive Energy Affordability Crisis

A new report from Oil Change International shows that the Trump administration, the fossil fuel industry, and Big Tech are creating a perfect storm for rising energy prices as nearly 80 million people in the U.S. struggle to pay their electric bills. The administration has thrown its weight behind a massive expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and AI data centers that largely run on fossil gas. Alongside Trump’s attacks on affordable renewable energy, these policies are likely to drive demand for fossil gas to unprecedented heights, raising energy bills for families in the U.S. and the countries that import U.S. LNG. The wholesale price of U.S. fossil gas is likely to double by the late 2030s, relative to the 2020 to 2025 average, if Trump’s AI and LNG policies succeed in pushing gas demand to levels that can only be met by more expensive gas production. New production in the Appalachian and Permian Basins can meet a portion of rising demand for fossil gas, but these relatively low-cost basins cannot produce enough gas to meet the surge in demand created by Trump’s policies. One region in particular, called the Haynesville shale play, is expected to fill the gap. Production in the Haynesville shale play in western Louisiana and eastern Texas is expected to soar by over 130%. However, because it’s more expensive to drill in the Haynesville, where gas is harder to access, this aggressive production growth would require prices to rise. Over the past decade, the annual average wholesale gas price (Henry Hub) was $3.18 per Million British Thermal Units (MMBTU). But analysts estimate that for gas supply from the Haynesville to grow to meet surging demand, prices will have to rise above $5. Several analysts, as well as the U.S. Energy Information Administration, project that Henry Hub prices will reach annual averages of $7 by the late 2030s.Decisionmakers in the U.S. and across the world can protect families from out-of-control energy costs by stopping the buildout of expensive gas projects, and investing in clean, affordable renewable energy instead. Transitioning to a just renewable energy system is also critical to creating good green jobs, reducing toxic fossil fuel pollution, and safeguarding communities from deadly climate disasters. Lorne Stockman, Research Director at Oil Change International, said: “Trump's policies are making everyone's lives more expensive while Big Tech and the fossil fuel industry cash in. Our research shows that the cost-of-living crisis will only escalate in the coming years if Congress and government agencies don’t intervene. Our leaders must stand up to Trump, phase out LNG exports, stop the reckless data center buildout, and transition the U.S. economy off of fossil fuels to make energy affordable again.”

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Judge allows Trump to refile $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times

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Judge allows Trump to refile $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times

A federal judge declined to dismiss President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the New York Times on Monday, giving him roughly four weeks to amend his case after the outlet moved to toss it on First Amendment grounds. District Judge Steven Merryday gave Trump’s legal team until Aug. 27 to amend and refile his $15 […]

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Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Lawsuits

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