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Trump Says He Is ‘Prepared’ To Nominate New Supreme Court Justice 

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President Trump said he is “prepared” to nominate another Supreme Court justice if an opening emerges, a remark that is already fueling renewed speculation about potential retirements among the court’s oldest members.

No justice has indicated plans to step down from a lifetime appointment. Still, attention has increasingly turned to Justice Samuel Alito, 76, who was hospitalized in March, as well as Justice Clarence Thomas, 77, the court’s two oldest conservatives.

“It could be two, could be three, could be one. I don’t know — I’m prepared to do it,” Trump told Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo in an interview that aired Wednesday.

The president singled out Alito for praise, calling him “one of the great justices of all time.”

“Justice Alito is an unbelievable justice and a brilliant justice and he gets the country,” Trump said. “He does what’s right for the country.”

While Trump acknowledged he is unsure whether a vacancy will arise this year, he said he is already considering potential nominees. Reports have suggested Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is among those on his shortlist, though Trump did not confirm specific names in the interview.

Any opening would carry major political stakes. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said this week that Republicans would be prepared to move quickly to confirm a nominee if a vacancy occurs before the midterm elections, according to Politico. With the GOP currently holding the Senate, confirming a justice before that balance potentially shifts would be a priority.

Trump also pointed to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a cautionary example in discussions about timing a retirement. Ginsburg declined calls to step down during former President Obama’s second term, when Democrats controlled the Senate, and remained on the bench until her death in 2020 at age 87. Her passing allowed Trump to nominate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, solidifying a conservative majority on the court.

“She decided that she was going to live forever, and about two minutes after the election, she went out and I got to appoint somebody,” Trump said. “So, you know, you make the case that at a certain time you give it up … so that your ideology, your policies, your everything, would be of the kind that we like.”

For now, no vacancy is imminent. But Trump’s comments underscore how quickly the conversation can shift — and how closely Washington is watching the court’s senior members for any sign of change.

House Dems Introduce Multiple Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth

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House Democrats are taking another shot at Secretary of War Pete Hegseth—this time with five new articles of impeachment tied to the Iran war, even as past efforts have gone nowhere.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) is leading the charge, accusing Hegseth of war crimes, abuse of power, and mishandling the Pentagon. The resolution, backed by eight other Democrats, is the latest in a growing pile of impeachment attempts targeting the Trump administration.

Ansari, who announced her plan last week, blasted Hegseth as “complicit” in what she called President Donald Trump’s “devastating, illegal war” in Iran.

The articles accuse Hegseth of overseeing an “unauthorized war against Iran,” endangering U.S. troops, targeting civilians, and violating the laws of armed conflict. Other charges claim he mishandled sensitive information and blocked Congress from getting answers about military operations.

One flashpoint: Hegseth’s use of the Signal app on a personal phone to discuss a pending strike in Yemen—an episode that raised eyebrows after a journalist was accidentally added to the chat. A Pentagon watchdog said the incident put troops at risk and broke department policy, though the Department insists it amounted to a “total exoneration.”

The resolution also accuses Hegseth of hiding details about operations in Iran and Venezuela and abusing his power to go after political opponents.

But like earlier efforts, this one is almost certain to stall. Republicans control the House, and previous impeachment attempts against Hegseth have fizzled out.

In December, Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) filed similar articles accusing Hegseth of war crimes tied to U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats—an effort that never gained traction.

Even so, Democrats are escalating.

The Trump administration isn’t backing down. Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson blasted the move as political theater.

“Secretary Hegseth will continue to protect the homeland and project peace through strength,” Wilson said. “This is just another charade in an attempt to distract the American people from the major successes we have had here at the Department of War.”

Bottom line: another impeachment push, another uphill battle—but the drumbeat against Hegseth is getting louder as the Iran conflict fuels fresh political fights in Washington.

House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump’s Mental Fitness

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is leading the latest Democratic push to remove President Donald Trump from office—but like past efforts, this one faces steep odds, even as it draws a larger bloc of support.

Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has rolled out a new bill backed by roughly 50 House Democrats that would create a commission to evaluate Trump’s mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.

The proposal would assemble a bipartisan panel of physicians and former top officials to determine whether Trump is “mentally or physically unable” to carry out his duties.

“The Constitution explicitly vests Congress with the authority to create a body that will guarantee the successful continuity of government by responding to presidential incapacity to discharge the powers and duties of office,” Raskin said. “We have a solemn duty to play our defined role under the 25th Amendment by setting up this body to act alongside the Vice President and the Cabinet.”

He added, “Public trust in Donald Trump’s ability to meet the duties of his office has dropped to unprecedented lows as he threatens to destroy entire civilizations.”

Raskin has also formally pushed for a medical evaluation of the president, citing what he called “incoherent, volatile, profane, deranged, and threatening” public comments tied to the Iran conflict.

But here’s the reality: the effort is a long shot.

Republicans still control both chambers of Congress, meaning the bill is unlikely to pass—and even if it did, Trump could veto it. More importantly, the 25th Amendment would require Vice President JD Vance and the Cabinet to sign off on removing Trump, a scenario widely seen as improbable.

Even in the unlikely event that hurdle were cleared, Congress would still need a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate to make any removal permanent.

In other words, this is far from a realistic path to ousting the president.

Still, the size of the backing is notable. About 50 Democrats have signed on, making this one of the more organized removal efforts of Trump’s second term so far.

It also comes amid a broader wave of attempts by Democrats to challenge Trump’s presidency—from new impeachment articles filed by multiple lawmakers to calls for the 25th Amendment following his escalating rhetoric on Iran.

That pattern isn’t new. Trump was impeached twice during his first term, with both efforts ultimately failing to remove him from office in the Senate. Now, similar political battles are resurfacing, though with slightly broader coordination this time.

The White House quickly dismissed Raskin’s latest push.

“Lightweight Jamie Raskin is a stupid person’s idea of a smart person,” said spokesperson Davis Ingle. “President Trump’s sharpness, unmatched energy, and historic accessibility stand in stark contrast to what we saw during the past four years when Democrats like Raskin intentionally covered up Joe Biden’s serious mental and physical decline from the American people.”

Trump himself has defended his rhetoric, arguing his hardline stance forced Iran to the negotiating table and helped secure a temporary ceasefire.

For now, Raskin’s plan is unlikely to go anywhere. But the growing number of Democrats backing it—and the renewed push for impeachment and removal—signals that the political fight over Trump’s presidency is only heating up.

Former White House Chief of Staff Seeks Reimbursement From DOJ For Legal Fees From Trump-related Probes

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Mark Meadows is asking the Justice Department to cover his mounting legal bills tied to the wave of Trump-era investigations — and it could ultimately leave taxpayers on the hook.

The former White House chief of staff, a central figure in President Trump’s post-2020 election fight, quietly submitted the request earlier this year. It comes as the DOJ is already juggling a flood of claims tied to Trump, including lawsuits from the former president himself and even Jan. 6 defendants seeking payouts.

Meadows was never charged in Jack Smith’s federal case, but he was swept up in aggressive state prosecutions in Georgia and Arizona over the so-called “fake electors” effort. Trump later pardoned him, and Georgia prosecutors dropped their case — but Arizona remains unresolved.

Now comes the price tag…

Court filings show Meadows has already spent well over $2 million on lawyers, including big-name firms and a former top DOJ appellate attorney. Some of those costs were reportedly covered by a conservative nonprofit, raising fresh scrutiny from watchdog groups.

His pitch to DOJ hinges on a key argument: he was acting in his official role at the time — meaning the government should help foot the bill.

That’s far from guaranteed.

Justice Department rules allow reimbursement in limited cases, but officials weigh factors like whether the actions served the “interest of the United States.” Translation: not every political fight qualifies.

Meanwhile, Meadows is also trying to claw back legal costs in Georgia under a new state law — part of a broader push by multiple defendants seeking more than $17 million combined. That effort is now tied up in court.

The bottom line:
A top Trump ally is asking Washington to pay for the legal fallout of one of the most controversial chapters in modern politics — and whether taxpayers will actually be forced to cover it remains an open question.

Report: United CEO Pitches Merger to Trump That Would Create World’s Largest Airline

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is reportedly floating a blockbuster idea inside the Trump orbit: a potential merger with American Airlines that would create the largest airline in the world — and instantly reshape the U.S. aviation industry.

According to reports, Kirby raised the possibility toward the end of a White House meeting focused on the future of Washington Dulles International Airport. The timing is notable. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has already launched an initiative to “revitalize” Dulles, signaling a broader push to strengthen major U.S. travel hubs and compete globally.

And the stakes are massive. Data from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority shows that a dominant 68.5 percent of commercial passengers at Dulles in December flew United — underscoring just how much influence one airline already holds at a key East Coast gateway.

Now imagine that power combined.

In 2023, United and American ranked first and third, respectively, in revenue by passenger miles among U.S.-based airlines, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. A merger between the two wouldn’t just be big — it would create an aviation giant unlike anything seen before, potentially giving the U.S. a dominant global carrier at a time of rising international competition.

Kirby, who knows both companies well, previously served as president of American Airlines after its 2013 merger with U.S. Airways before joining United in 2016 — adding another layer of intrigue to the reported pitch.

Not surprisingly, the reaction from Washington’s political class — especially on the left — was immediate and hostile.

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) fired off a blunt response on X, writing, “That’s gonna be a no.”

Matt Stoller, a researcher at the anti-monopolist American Economic Liberties Project, went even further, calling the idea “corporate crime” that is “now legal.”

But behind the outrage is a deeper policy divide. Under Trump appointee Andrew Ferguson, the Federal Trade Commission has taken a more business-friendly approach than it did under former Chair Lina Khan, whose aggressive antitrust stance often targeted large corporate mergers. For many conservatives, that shift reflects a broader belief that American companies need scale to compete with state-backed foreign rivals — particularly in industries like aviation.

Still, even some legal experts say the proposal would face an uphill battle.

Antitrust lawyer Seth Bloom told Reuters the deal would be unlikely to survive regulatory scrutiny, warning that it could hit consumers where it hurts most: prices.

“The administration has said it really cares about the issues that affect the consumer’s pocketbook, and this would give the airlines more pricing power,” Bloom said.

That tension — between building a stronger, more competitive American airline industry and protecting consumers from higher costs — is likely to define the debate if this idea gains traction.

For now, Kirby’s reported pitch remains just that — a pitch.

Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress

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California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell has officially announced he will resign from Congress in the wake of disturbing sexual misconduct allegations against him.

“I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members,” Swalwell said. “Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.”

He added that he plans to work with his staff in the coming days to ensure they are able to continue serving California’s 14th Congressional District effectively in his absence.

Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Sunday that he is suspending his campaign for governor of California, just over 48 hours after multiple reports surfaced alleging sexual assault and misconduct involving a former aide and other women.

“I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell wrote in a post on the social platform X. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.”

The San Francisco Chronicle first reported Friday that Swalwell allegedly sexually assaulted a former aide in 2019 and 2024, incidents in which the woman was said to be too intoxicated to give consent. CNN later reported that four women had accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including one who alleged rape.

Swalwell forcefully denied the claims.

“They are absolutely false. They did not happen,” Swalwell said in a video posted on X on Friday. “They have never happened, and I will fight them with everything that I have. They also come on the eve of an election where I have been the frontrunner candidate for governor in California.”

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Obama-era CIA Director Pushes Fringe Trump Ouster Plan

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Former CIA Director John Brennan is calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office, backing a long-shot push to invoke the 25th Amendment as outrage grows over Trump’s threats toward Iran.

Brennan, who served under former President Barack Obama and is now under investigation by the Justice Department, made the remarks during an appearance on MS NOW with Ali Velshi—warning that Trump’s rhetoric has pushed the country into dangerous territory.

The 25th Amendment, Brennan argued, “was written with Donald Trump in mind.”

“Allowing someone like this to continue to be the commander in chief and to control the tremendous capabilities of the U.S. military, including our nuclear weapons capability, which he seemed to allude to when he said he’s going to just eliminate a entire civilization,” Brennan said. “Again, we really are in very, very troubling times.”

His comments come as more than 70 lawmakers are now calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked, following a series of escalating threats Trump made on Truth Social aimed at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

The president first issued a warning on Easter Sunday, giving Iran a hard deadline to reopen the critical shipping lane. As the clock ticked down, Trump posted that “a whole civilization will die tonight.”

“I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump wrote.

Just before the deadline, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. But tensions flared again days later, when he revealed the U.S. Navy would begin blocking all ships entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz—raising fresh fears of a wider conflict.

Brennan has been a frequent and vocal critic of Trump’s handling of the war, previously calling him “flailing” and “clueless” in media appearances.

His call for removal adds fuel to an already intensifying political firestorm in Washington.

Impeachment efforts are once again swirling around Trump, with multiple Democrats introducing articles against both the president and top administration officials. Some lawmakers have accused the administration of war crimes tied to strikes in Iran, while others argue Trump has overstepped constitutional war powers.

Trump, for his part, has repeatedly predicted Democrats will try to impeach him again if they regain control of the House—framing the push as inevitable political retaliation.

Brennan’s intervention is particularly striking given his own legal troubles. The Justice Department launched an investigation into him in July 2025 over his role in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian election interference.

That report controversially included the Steele dossier—a now-debunked set of memos alleging Trump colluded with Russia. Brennan has denied wrongdoing, insisting the dossier “was not in any way used as a basis” for the assessment.

House Republicans, however, have accused him of misleading Congress. Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan recently said the probe is “heating up” and predicted Brennan will face “accountability.”

Brennan’s lawyers say he has been identified as a target but have not been given any “legally justifiable basis” for the investigation.

Even so, the former spy chief is now stepping back into the political spotlight—calling for the extraordinary step of removing a sitting president, as impeachment threats, war tensions, and constitutional battles collide.

Trump Snub? GOP Incumbents Accused of ‘Borrowing’ President’s Support to Survive Brutal Primaries

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President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd after delivering remarks at the House GOP Member Retreat, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Donald J. Trump- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

President Donald Trump’s pull inside the Republican Party is still absolute.

His endorsement? Political gold.

“The Trump endorsement is king in any primary,” longtime GOP strategist Jesse Hunt told Fox News Digital. Fellow Republican consultant Matt Gorman didn’t mince words either, calling it “an undeniable force.”

And that reality is driving a new, high-stakes strategy among vulnerable Republicans: if you can’t win Trump’s backing… try to look like you have it anyway.

PLAYING DEFENSE AGAINST TRUMP-BACKED CHALLENGERS

Across the country, embattled GOP incumbents are facing serious primary threats from candidates backed by Trump himself. And instead of confronting that head-on, some are leaning into carefully crafted messaging that suggests they’re still aligned with the president.

Take Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy.

Cassidy — one of just seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump after the January 6 impeachment — is now locked in a tough primary against Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow.

But you wouldn’t know that from his ads.

In one spot, Cassidy highlights a fentanyl bill he authored, adding:
“President Trump said it was the most important legislation he would sign this year,”

Images of Trump appear prominently.

Another ad goes further, flashing “Trump & Cassidy” on screen while touting tax cuts the two “worked” on together.

Notably missing? Any mention that Trump is backing his opponent.

MASSIE’S PHOTO-OP FLASHBACK

In Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie — a longtime Trump critic — is facing a Trump-backed challenger, former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein.

Massie has repeatedly clashed with Trump, including over the Epstein files and foreign policy. But in a recent campaign ad, he spotlighted an old photo of himself smiling alongside the former president.

A subtle signal — but a deliberate one.

Meanwhile, Trump allies are pouring money into boosting Gallrein and attacking Massie.

CORNERNED IN TEXAS

In Texas, Sen. John Cornyn is fighting for survival in a runoff against MAGA favorite and state Attorney General John Paxton.

Trump hasn’t endorsed either candidate — but Cornyn is making sure voters remember their past relationship.

In one ad, the narrator says Cornyn “had his back,” as footage shows Trump and the senator giving a thumbs-up together.

“We’re especially grateful to your wonderful senators,” Trump says in an old clip featured in the ad, referring to Cornyn and Sen. Ted Cruz.

Unlike Cassidy and Massie, Cornyn isn’t contradicting an endorsement — but he’s still leaning hard into Trump’s image.

HIGH-RISK STRATEGY?

The tactic may be clever — but it’s also dangerous.

Hunt warns that implying support from Trump when you don’t actually have it could blow up fast.

“If you haven’t earned it but portray as though you have, it could be the end of your campaign,” he said. “That’s if the President decides to take issue with it.”

In today’s GOP, one thing is clear: crossing Trump is risky — but pretending he’s on your side when he isn’t could be even worse.

Court Gives Trump a Temporary Win on White House Ballroom Fight

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Construction on Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom is back on—at least for now.

A federal appeals court on Saturday paused a lower court order that had halted the project, giving the administration a short window to keep building while the legal fight plays out. The pause runs through April 17.

The D.C. Circuit’s 2–1 ruling doesn’t settle the dispute. Instead, it sends the case back to the trial judge, asking for clarity on a key question: does the injunction leave enough room to address what the administration calls urgent security risks?

That’s the crux of Trump’s argument. Officials say stopping construction midstream creates vulnerabilities at the White House—and that the ballroom itself is part of a broader security design.

The appeals panel wasn’t convinced either way—yet.

“We cannot fairly determine,” the judges wrote, whether the lower court’s safety exception actually covers those risks, especially on such a rushed record.

Judge Neomi Rao, a Trump appointee, dissented, going further than her colleagues. She argued the lawsuit shouldn’t even be in court, saying preservationists lack standing—and that the president has the authority to build.

Opponents see it differently. The National Trust for Historic Preservation says the fight isn’t about security upgrades—it’s about process. Their argument: the ballroom needs congressional approval before construction can move forward.

Notably, they aren’t challenging everything. The group says it has no issue with the underground bunker described in filings—only the above-ground ballroom itself.

Meanwhile, the National Capital Planning Commission has already signed off on the project, pointing to past White House expansions as precedent.

There was one dissent there too. D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson voted no, warning the plan has evolved and shouldn’t be approved in pieces.

Bottom line: construction continues for now, but the legal fight—and bigger questions about presidential power—are far from settled.

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Wall Street Journal Defamation Suit

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A federal judge on Monday dismissed President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a report detailing a letter Trump allegedly sent to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.

Trump has denied writing the letter and claims it was fabricated. But U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles ruled that the president failed to meet the high legal standard required for public figures to pursue defamation claims—specifically, showing “actual malice.”

“The Complaint comes nowhere close to this standard. Quite the opposite,” Gayles wrote.

Gayles, who sits on the federal bench in Miami and was appointed by former President Obama, said Trump may attempt to amend and refile the lawsuit.

The suit stems from a July filing after The Wall Street Journal published a report about a 2003 letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein. The letter reportedly included several lines of text “framed by the outline of a naked woman” and ended with the message, “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”

Trump has said he warned the Journal the letter was fake before publication and argued the outlet should have known the story was false. The Journal has stood by its reporting.

In his ruling, Gayles emphasized that the court was not deciding whether Trump actually wrote the letter.

“Because the Court finds that the Complaint fails to adequately allege actual malice, it declines to address these issues at this juncture,” Gayles wrote. “Moreover, whether President Trump was the author of the Letter or Epstein’s friend are questions of fact that cannot be determined at this stage of the litigation.”

The judge also noted that even if Trump had successfully alleged actual malice, his claims for special damages would still fail.

A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team said the president plans to continue pursuing the case.

“President Trump will follow Judge Gayles’s ruling and guidance to refile this powerhouse lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and all of the other Defendants,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “The President will continue to hold accountable those who traffic in Fake News to mislead the American People.”

The lawsuit names The Wall Street Journal, the two reporters who wrote the story, News Corp, its CEO, Dow Jones, and Rupert Murdoch as defendants.

The case comes amid renewed attention on Epstein and his past associations. Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein and has said the two had a falling out years ago.

Last week, First Lady Melania Trump also addressed the issue from the White House, denying any connection to Epstein and claiming she was being defamed.

“The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect,” she said from the Grand Foyer. “I do not object to their ignorance, but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation.”

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