Warner: Bill Pulte as DNI Is a 'National Security Threat'

'You will be disbarred': Congressman issues blunt threat to Todd Blanche

The man who Donald Trump wants to be his attorney general is in for a rude awakening, according to one lawmaker.Rep. Ted Lieu is done being subtle about Todd Blanche.The California Democrat delivered a blunt message to the acting attorney general late on Saturday night after Blanche announced the DOJ would not be releasing the 2.5 million remaining Epstein files in its possession, saying the department had "moved on."Lieu wasn't having it."Dear Todd Blanche: You don't get to decide to 'move on' from the Epstein Files or from following the congressional law," Lieu wrote. "That decision can only be made by the American people and Congress. You will be disbarred. The files will eventually be released."Lieu added, "November is coming."It wasn't Lieu's only shot at Blanche this weekend. The congressman also responded to a report that Blanche had said that he was putting "roadblocks" in place to make it harder for Democrats to hold Trump accountable in the future.Lieu's response: "Dear Todd Blanche: So what illegal actions by Trump would compel you to think a future Administration would hold Trump accountable? Please do share."Blanche is already facing serious legal jeopardy on a separate front. As Raw Story reported Saturday, 35 retired federal judges filed a motion accusing Blanche of committing fraud upon the court in connection with Trump's $1.8 billion IRS settlement — a finding that, if verified, could cost him his law license in New York, where he is licensed to practice, according to legal experts.

An Australian in the US: national identity is one thing, but it’s hard to cheer for either World Cup team | Tom Hawking

The Socceroos playing on football’s biggest stage in my adopted country would normally have me racing to book tickets. Not this year Is “USA! USA! USA!” a more fundamentally obnoxious chant than “Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!”? As an Australian who has spent most of the last 15 years living in the United States and is now a permanent resident, the Socceroos’ World Cup group match against the USA raises some questions. Has my adopted nation dethroned my homeland as the world’s foremost exponent of being unconscionably terrible to immigrants? And on a more personal level … who do I support here?Well, look, OK, there’s really only one answer to that second question. I’m not an especially patriotic type, but if anything does bring out my Australian-ness, it’s the World Cup – perhaps because it’s one of the few events at which we can still claim to be underdogs. And now, two decades after I rose at dawn to watch Australia’s dreams dashed by the intersection of Lucas Neill’s leg and Fabio Grosso’s general vicinity, I find myself living in a country hosting the tournament. Continue reading...

Himes says Pulte in intelligence role is Trump's "worst and most dangerous" appointment

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."

Senate Republican casts doubt on Pulte as long-term DNI pick

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Sunday said Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is “not qualified” to permanently serve as Director of National Intelligence pointing to his lack of experience in the realm of national security.  “He’s not qualified for the long-term position, that’s been clear on this. He has no national security…

July Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 24 days

The July 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 24 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have another qualifying disability. The amount beneficiaries receive varies […]

Bill Maher Rips Artists For Pulling Out OF America 250 Concerts

Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher ripped into artists who have abandoned plans to perform for America’s 250th birthday celebrations, arguing that they’ve played into President Donald Trump’s hands. Maher, during his show on Friday, said that when musicians declared that they would not take part in the festivities, they were making it look as ...

Bill Maher says artists quitting Freedom 250 concert makes it look like Dems ‘don’t love America’

"Can’t we all just celebrate America itself and leave Trump out of it?”

As California Counts the Vote, Bill Essayli Bats Down Conspiracies, While CA AG Rob Bonta Furthers Them