Eye Opener: Trump defends himself against being called a "fascist"

Donald Trump responds to critics who say he is a "fascist" as Election Day looms. Also, the FBI is investigating fires at ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state. All that and all that ...

Mark Cuban: 'It’s not a stretch to call Donald Trump a fascist'

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban said in a Sunday interview it’s “not a stretch” to call former President Trump a “fascist,” after his presidential candidate of choice, Vice President Harris, did the same ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Calling Trump ‘fascist’ displays historical ignorance

While Trump’s rhetoric and some policies may be authoritarian and nationalistic, they lack the full structure and ideological underpinnings of classic fascism.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Eye Opener: New details on allegations against Donald Trump's AG pick Matt Gaetz

New details on allegations against Donald Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz. Also, the Kremlin slams President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to use American missiles for targets inside ...

The Memo: Trump gives himself a black eye with Gaetz misfire

President-elect Trump has suffered a self-inflicted black eye with the withdrawal of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) from consideration as attorney general. Trump had startled even some of his ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Johnson and McConnell: Harris calling Trump ‘fascist’ could invite assassination attempt

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) issued a joint statement Friday condemning Vice President Harris for saying she believes former President Trump is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Tapper mocks GOP leaders with clips of Trump calling Harris 'fascist'

CNN host Jake Tapper mocked the two Republican leaders in Congress with clips of former President Trump calling his opponent, Vice President Harris, a “fascist.” Tapper made fun of Speaker Mike ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Mayor Adams Bucks Harris and Democrats on Calling Trump a ‘Fascist’

Mayor Eric Adams of New York, an embattled Democrat who has been indicted on federal corruption charges, has been careful in what he says about the former president.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Sanders won’t label Trump a ‘fascist,’ calls him ‘authoritarian’

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) declined to call former President Trump a “fascist” but referred to him as an “authoritarian” in an interview Sunday. “I don't like using those words, but clearly he has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Scientific American Editor Resigns After Calling Some Trump Supporters ‘Fascists’

Laura Helmuth, the editor in chief of Scientific American, apologized and attributed her comments, which she shared on social media, to “shock and confusion about the election results.”

Business - The New York Times - November 15

Ramaswamy calls for unity, defends Trump's immigration plan

Vivek Ramaswamy, an ally of Donald Trump, said the president-elect would bring the country together while also defending his immigration plan for mass deportations.

Jan. 6 defendants eye pardons after Trump election win

President-elect Trump vowed on the campaign trail to pardon rioters accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress certified the 2020 election win of his Democratic opponent. “The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

JD Vance calls John Kelly a 'disgruntled ex-employee’ as Kelly calls Trump a ‘fascist’

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, have reportedly called the former president a “fascist.” On Meet the Press, JD Vance ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Trump really could be the next president. So it’s time to call his instincts what they are: fascist | Jonathan Freedland

Those who know him best use the F-word to describe the former president. Every warning light is flashing red . There is a good chance that in 10 days’ time, Americans will elect the first fascist ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Scientific American editor steps down after calling Trump supporters ‘fascists’ and ‘bigoted’

Laura Helmuth, who had led the magazine since 2020, wrote an expletive-filled social media post on election night. The editor in chief of Scientific American, the US’s oldest magazine, has ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Judge agrees to recuse himself from Central Park Five defamation suit against Trump

A federal judge on Friday agreed to recuse himself from overseeing the exonerated Central Park Five’s defamation lawsuit against President-elect Trump. Shanin Specter, the Central Park Five’s lead ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles

President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles, including one for Elon Musk and another for a Fox News host and veteran. Also, multiple wildfires continue to burn around the ...

Eye Opener: President-elect Trump picks RFK Jr. to head HHS

President-elect Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine sketpic, to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, satirical newspaper The Onion bought Alex Jones' Infowars ...

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Former Sabres Defender Calls It A Career

This former Buffalo Sabres defenseman is moving on from professional hockey.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Eye Opener: Israel strikes Iran

Israel launched its long-anticipated retaliatory strikes on Iran. Also, a former cardiologist was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met online. All that and all that matters in ...

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

Eye Opener: Trump, Harris focus on Latino voters in the final days before the election

In the final days before Election Day, Jennifer Lopez is the latest star to stump for Kamala Harris as both presidential candidates reach out to Latino voters. Also, a Danish company is making big ...

Eye Opener: Trump closing statement includes more violent rhetoric and personal grudges

At a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, former President Donald Trump told supporters that he "shouldn't have left" office in 2020 and described Democrats as "demonic." Also, music legend Quincy ...

Eye Opener: Former President Donald Trump to become the 47th president of the United States

CBS News projects that Donald Trump will return to the White House after a landmark victory in what his running mate, JD Vance, called "the greatest political comeback in history." Vice President ...

Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump taps Matt Gaetz for attorney general

Controversial congressman Matt Gaetz has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to burn in the Northeast. All that and all that matters ...

‘We all have our eyes wide open’: Trump critics brace for dark time of retribution

Public officials targeted by Trump say they’re preparing for extreme scenarios, including possibility of being arrested. Members of Congress and other US public officials targeted for “retribution” ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Half in new survey view Trump as fascist

Nearly half of Americans say they view former President Trump as a fascist, according to a recent survey. The ABC News/Ipsos poll, released Friday, defined a fascist as "a political extremist who ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Is Trump actually a fascist – and why does the answer matter?

Given the comparisons to Hitler and Mussolini, experts say it’s important to remember that fascism is a process. While Democratic strategists debate whether or not their attack ads labeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The debate over whether Trump is ‘fascist’ misses the point

Things may change if he and his colleagues decide to abandon attempts to centralize power in his hands or if America’s democratic institutions prove too strong to resist his assaults.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Donald Trump is not a fascist. Why that label is inaccurate.

Despite claims that President-elect Donald Trump is a fascist, he does not fit the historical definition of the term, as he has not implemented institutional censorship or suppression of ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Australian prime minister defends himself from an accusation that he asked for free flight upgrades

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has always “acted in a transparent and appropriate way,” after a new book claimed that he repeatedly requested from Qantas Airways free upgrades ...

World - ABC News - October 29

Don’t Let Trump Make America Into an Image of Himself

We cannot become what he wants us to be.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Eye Opener: A chance at freedom for the Menendez brothers

For the Menendez brothers, there is a chance at freedom as the L.A. district attorney recommend they get new sentences. Also in L.A., the World Series begins tonight as the Yankees take on the ...

Eye Opener: Dangerous smog chokes India, Pakistan

Record-breaking levels of smog in India and Pakistan are visible from space and posing a health risk to millions. Meanwhile, in Australia, an emperor penguin found on a tourist beach miles from ...

Eye Opener: Bomb cyclone slams Northwest

A powerful bomb cyclone slams the Northwest with heavy snow and hurricane force winds. Also, new details about sexual misconduct allegations against two of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks. ...

Eye Opener: Storms batter both U.S. coasts

As the Northeast is hit with a major winter blast, the Pacific Northwest braces for another powerful storm. Meanwhile, Trump announces a new pick for attorney general. All that and all that matters ...

Country star Sundance Head recalls accidentally shooting himself, being sure he was 'going to die'

Sundance Head, the country musician who won Season 11 of “The Voice,” shed new light on last week's shooting accident in which he was hit by a bullet from his own gun — and how he was convinced he ...

'I'm called exotic for being black in a rural town'

Nyarai moved to Carmarthenshire when she was 13 and felt "very different" in a white, rural area.

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