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A federal judge ordered the government to submit proposed redactions and said he is inclined to unseal at least some of the probable cause affidavit used to secure a search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate. After a hearing where a top government lawyer contended the document’s release could jeopardize an investigation that is still in its “early stages,” Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart said: “On my initial careful review… there are portions of it that can be unsealed.” “I find that on the present record the Government has not met its burden of showing that the entire affidavit should…

According to several critics, a contract between the Minneapolis teachers’ union and the Minneapolis Public Schools violates both the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. According to recent reports, the contract states that white teachers will be terminated before teachers of color, regardless of seniority. Minnesota media outlet Alpha News reported that, under the agreement, teachers of color “may be exempt from district-wide layoffs outside of seniority order.” 60 percent of Minneapolis students are nonwhite, compared with 27 percent of its intern teachers, per a report by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Jonathan Butcher, a fellow…

Sweeping all of the broadcast late-night hosts, CBS’ Stephen Colbert, NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel with his late-night show “Gutfeld!” Fox News Channel host, Greg Gutfeld, had his highest-rated week ever. “Gutfeld!” delivered an average total audience of 2.355 million viewers for the week ending August 12, outpacing “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (2.143 million viewers), “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” (1.318 million viewers), and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (1.084 million viewers). WATCH Gutfeld speak about Liz Cheney’s loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d30s6lNs8Os Dominating among adults 25-54, the key demographic valued by national advertisers, “Gutfeld!” also led among younger viewers.…

41 books are being removed from library shelves in a Texas school district, while administrators perform a review using content guidelines that will be approved by their board of trustees. “Anne Frank’s Diary (The Graphic Adaptation),” the Bible and “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” are included in the list of books that officials from the Keller Independent School District are asking to be removed from library shelves. Librarians and campus staff are being asked to review books that were challenged in the past year to determine if they meet the requirements of newly approved policies from the board of trustees, a…

Liz Cheney, the Wyoming Rep. was shamed by conservatives after she compared herself to Abraham Lincoln in her concession speech following her primary loss fueled by Donald Trump who backed her challenger, Harriet Hageman. This is what Cheney said of the 16th president after she was soundly beaten by Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman: “Abraham Lincoln was defeated in elections for the Senate and the House before he won the most important election of all.” Cheney went on, saying: “Lincoln ultimately prevailed. He saved our union and he defined our obligation as Americans for all of history. Speaking at Gettysburg of…

After the FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, he said he “will do whatever” he can “to help the country,” saying that the “temperature has to be brought down” while stressing that the American people are “not going to stand for another scam.” Trump said in his first interview since the raid he had his representatives reach out to the Justice Department to offer to help amid outrage over the FBI’s unprecedented raid on his private residence, in which classified records were seized by the agents, including some marked as top secret. Saying the records have been…

An official report from the New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office states that Alec Baldwin’s deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” was accidental. A medical investigator’s report and numerous FBI reports on the gun and ammunition recovered after the shooting were released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Based on a recent FBI analysis, it appeared that the gun would not have gone off without the trigger being pulled, disputing Baldwin’s claims that it did not. Charges in the case may still be filled. According to prosecutors, they will review the latest reports and await…

Following reports that Douglas Emhoff’s motorcade had blocked access to handicapped parking spaces, Fox News host Harris Faulkner laid into the Second Gentleman. On the network’s midday panel show, “Outnumbered,” Faulkner discussed the situation with her co-hosts and suggested that it was proof that “liberal privilege” was a real thing — and it extended to Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. Co-host Emily Compagno said as she introduced the video clip: “It looks like you can add the vice president’s husband to the liberal privilege list. New video showing his motorcade hogging several handicap parking spots while he…

A law enforcement source confirmed that former president Donald Trump got back the passports which belong to him that were taken by the FBI during the search conducted at his South Florida residence. The passports were given back to Trump after they were discovered by a “filter team,” the source said, a group of federal investigators who screen the materials seized during the execution of a search warrant for privileged or extraneous information. When executing search warrants, the bureau “follows search and seizure procedures ordered by courts, then returns items that we do not need to be retained for law…

In what may be her attempt to turn the page and stay relevant during what could be the downfall of her career, the liberal MSNBC presenter Rachel Maddow has recently praised the current state of the cable news industry, particularly focusing on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” show. Although Maddow and Carlson have opposing political ideologies, she gave a positive response of his rise to rating domination. The comment was made in response to an interviewer’s claim that Maddow’s time slot on MSNBC obviously needed a successor since she had just stepped down from her primetime hosting duties. “Like, Tucker’s…

After a recent report revealed that American businesses had added 528,000 people to their payrolls during the last month, Larry Summers said his worries about inflation have only intensified. The ex-treasure secretary explained that it’s good news that businesses began hiring more U.S. citizens, but the bad news is that the situation will further complicate the Federal Reserve’s struggle to keep the sky-high inflation under control while Joe Biden is president. “I’m more worried about inflation tonight than I was last night,” Summers explained. “And I think it’s misleading not to see things that way.” According to the most recent…

Katharine McPhee shared an Instagram story in which she clearly blames woke voters for the increase in violence in Beverly Hills. The former “American Idol” participant expressed her displeasure with the “sad state” that Los Angeles is in. “I blame every single one of you woke voters,” she said. “Seniors getting beat up while walking. Keep voting for this. What a sad state this city is in.” During her rant, the singer claimed that she would no longer walk around Los Angeles wearing her pricey jewelry, particularly on her wrists and fingers. She also addressed Rick Caruso, who is running…

After the Biden administration’s concerns in a press conference that Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan could cause a firestorm with China, the U.S. House Speaker denied that the military warned her against making the trip. China was angered by Pelosi’s Aug. 2 to Aug. 3 visit to Taiwan, as they called the trip a threat to China’s sovereignty, and set off a week of People’s Liberation Army live fire exercises in the waters around the self-governing island. President Joe Biden said in June, that the military believed Pelosi’s then-unconfirmed trip was “not a good idea” as China ramped up threats…

The longtime cable TV legal analyst, Jeffrey Toobin is finished at CNN, as he announced that his time with CNN had finally come to an end. Toobin tweeted his announcement by saying: “Friends, I’ve decided that, after 20 years, I’m leaving @cnn after my vacation. Was great to spend my last day on air with pals Wolf, Anderson, and Don. Love all my former colleagues.” This was followed by CNN issuing a statement on Toobin’s departure: “We are grateful for Jeffrey’s contributions to the network over the years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” There was…

To unseal portions of the search warrant executed at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, the Justice Department has moved to do so, and the former president later said in a statement that he wouldn’t oppose the request. Prosecutors revealed in a court filing connected to the search warrant that “the public’s clear and powerful interest in understanding what occurred under these circumstances weighs heavily in favor of unsealing.” Moments after the department filed the motion in federal court in Florida, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the news. “I personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant in the latter,” said…

Anita Dunn, a White House senior advisor, is being forced to divest an investment portfolio worth an estimated $16.8 million to $48.2 million that ethics attorneys say poses significant conflicts of interest in her new role. Dunn will also have to recuse herself from myriad domestic and international issues that affect her former clients. The political and communications strategist’s newly released 93 pages long financial disclosures show extensive stock, options, bond, and private equity holdings — a fortune she and her husband Bob Bauer, who is a veteran attorney, have amassed over the years. Her husband is a high-powered lawyer…

According to a recent announcement from Fox News Channel, Shannon Bream will start hosting “FOX News Sunday” on September 11. In the 26-year history of the program, Bream is the first female anchor. She will depart her weeknight program “FOX News @ Night,” and until a permanent replacement is chosen, a rotating cast of journalists will guest-anchor the show. Suzanne Scott, a FOX News Media CEO, praised Shannon as “an outstanding journalist, reporter and anchor who has cultivated a strong and enduring relationship with the FOX News Media audience.” “It has been an honor to cover major news throughout Washington…

The FBI raid on Mar-A-Lago has likely made former President Donald Trump more popular in the GOP, according to reports. He is sure energize his supporters by using the intense investigation and raid on the residence. According to a new Morning Consult/Politico survey conducted after the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s raid of his Mar-a-Lago home, it is working with Republicans, but much of the broader electorate isn’t buying his claims of a political “witch hunt.” Roughly 3 in 5 GOP Voters now say they’d vote for Trump in the 2024 Primary. If the 2024 Republican primary were held today, the…

Mad Hatter, Captain Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands…yeah, you got it right! Johnny Depp is back in the game after he scored a courtroom victory against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The Hollywood star has recently earned himself a new deal that is sure to last for years. Some might mention throwing this right in the face of Amber Heard following the trial and results. If you were struggling with any doubts about whether this celebrity is gonna get on track after the scandalous legal battle, it’s time to put them to rest. Dior has offered a brand new contract to the…

John Rich, a country music singer and philanthropist, sent a thank-you note to the FBI after being heartened by the passionate conservative response to the FBI raid on ex-president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago sparked strong criticism from many conservatives. “A BIG thank you to Joe’s FBI for raiding Trump’s home!” Rich tweeted. “You guys just poured 81 million gallons of premium Patriot octane on an already blazing Freedom fire! See, you are good for something after all:) Much appreciated! See you in November!” Rich is a long-time conservative, and he has never been…