Trump Urges Justice Department to Investigate Democrats

On Friday, President Donald Trump addressed the media before departing from the White House South Lawn aboard Marine One. On Saturday, he urged the Justice Department to investigate Democrats who have vowed to scrutinize his administration. Trump labeled their actions as “extortion” and accused them of taking “Weaponization and Lawfare to another level.”

Democrats have pledged extensive investigations into Trump’s second term. With control over Congress following this week’s midterm elections, they reiterated these intentions. Rep. Robert Garcia from California is anticipated to lead the House Oversight Committee in the upcoming Congress. He issued a statement saying, “Lawyer up.”

During a Friday appearance on Fox News, Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized Democrats’ rhetoric and promises. “It’s so disgusting to see them not even wait before the week is out,” Blanche commented.

In a social media post, Trump accused Democrats of “threatening a lot of people, including the Attorney General of the United States, and others, with Impeachment and many other forms of punishment.” He announced his directive for the Justice Department to investigate what he described as a “criminal act.” The Justice Department provided no immediate comment on Saturday.

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Macklemore says 9 U.S. venues turned down his Free Palestine tour.

Rapper Macklemore revealed that nine U.S. venues declined his Free Palestine benefit tour. His team had received potential dates, but they were rescinded when it became known those dates were for benefit shows for Palestine.

Macklemore’s statement comes after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour due to pro-Palestinian remarks made during a performance. Following this, Macklemore announced a Free Palestine Tour, with proceeds aiding Palestinian support groups. Shows in Dublin, Paris, and London sold out. Despite efforts, they faced rejection from nine major U.S. venues, including Madison Square Garden in New York and Chase Center in San Francisco.

MSG Entertainment, responsible for Madison Square Garden, indicated a “limited availability” and noted Macklemore’s act wasn’t fit for an arena stage.

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Americans are anxious about the AI boom going bust.

The University of Michigan’s recent survey on public sentiment regarding the economy highlighted new concerns over a potential AI bubble. The high cost of living remains a dominant issue, yet worries about AI’s economic impact are growing. Many Americans express anxiety over an AI bubble’s potential fallout.

Economist Joanne Hsu noted an increasing number of respondents voicing concerns about AI or data centers. Most reactions were negative, reflecting apprehension about AI’s role in the economy. Recent Wall Street declines, partly due to AI slowdown fears, further emphasize this anxiety. Despite this, stocks saw a recovery on Friday.

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Tearful father of young Florida crash co-pilot aims to protect her legacy.

At a news conference in Coral Gables, Florida, Allan Filgueiras, father of Learjet co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, praised her bravery during a recent crash. The accident claimed all nine lives on board.

With audible emotion, he expressed a desire to have been with her in the cockpit during the incident. Despite online queries about her experience, Nathalia held a commercial pilot’s license and Learjet certification, supported by over 1,300 flight hours.

Attorney Stuart Grossman stated the news conference intended to honor Nathalia’s memory and protect her reputation. The jet, traveling from Austin to the Bahamas, crashed near West Palm Beach.

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3 things to know about Stephen Miller, new White House chief of staff.

The appointment of Stephen Miller as the new White House chief of staff has caused outrage among Democrats and signals Trump’s commitment to his agenda. Miller’s history as an advocate against political correctness began in Santa Monica, California, and has continued into his career. Described as a conservative populist, he has supported Trump since 2016, growing influential in policies and earning a reputation as a MAGA movement figurehead.

He has overseen controversial initiatives, such as the immigration crackdown and actions against Venezuela’s president. Miller’s influence on Trump’s governance remains substantial.

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Hispanic voters were key in powering Democratic midterm wins.

Latino voters played a pivotal role in securing Democratic victories in the recent midterms. Multiple majority-Hispanic areas that previously favored Trump in 2024 shifted to support Democrats. Significant swings were noted, with some deep-red states seeing a shift of 28 points toward Democratic Senate candidates.

Texas, in particular, witnessed counties move 34 points left, while Kansas’s Seward County showed a 52-point shift. Starr County, a 96 percent Latino county in South Texas, notably swayed 72 points leftward.

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U.S. military seeks to disrupt Iran’s land routes, expanding on naval blockade.

The U.S. military announced a new task force Saturday to limit Iran’s use of overland routes for transporting weapons and prohibited materials. Iron Gate, the new task force, will coordinate with U.S. agencies to prevent the movement of advanced systems and illegal revenue across Iran’s borders and the Caspian Sea.

The task force builds upon the naval blockade of Iranian ports, which has already curtailed over $25 billion in crude oil exports. Task Force Iron Gate, based in Tampa, enhances collaboration between CENTCOM and U.S. agency partners, aiming to constrain Iran’s ability to fund terrorism and rebuild military resources.