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James Carville Predicts Trump Will Quit Presidency

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    Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville is once again predicting that President Donald Trump will not finish his current term, this time claiming Trump will resign from office by Easter 2027 after what he expects will be a devastating Republican defeat in the 2026 midterm elections.

    Speaking on Sunday’s episode of his Politics War Room podcast, Carville argued that Trump is unprepared for the political fallout he believes is coming next November.

    “Trump has no earthly idea of what’s coming for him,” Carville said. “They’re not telling him. The vote against him in November is gonna be, like, breathtaking.”

    Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in Congress, though Democrats are hoping to regain control of the House in the 2026 midterms. Carville suggested that a Democratic takeover would trigger aggressive congressional investigations into the Trump administration and leave the president politically isolated.

    The longtime Democratic operative went further, claiming Trump appears disengaged from the presidency and lacks the stamina to withstand a hostile political environment.

    “He’s already bored. He can’t stay awake,” Carville said. “He says he’s ‘bored’ with the Iran war. I’m telling you, this guy, by Easter of 2027, is just gonna walk away from this job.”

    Carville predicted that Trump would be overwhelmed by what he described as a coming “massive rejection” of both the president and his political movement.

    “He won’t last past Easter of 2027 because he has no idea,” Carville added. “And they just lie to him and try to keep sh** from him, and it’s all gonna come out, and it is gonna be very ugly.”

    The comments represent the latest version of a prediction Carville has been making for months. In March, he predicted Trump would leave office by March 17, 2027, saying the president would simply “walk away” once Democrats regained congressional power. At the time, Carville argued that Trump would become increasingly irrelevant politically if Republicans suffered major losses in the midterms.

    Carville has also suggested that congressional investigations into Trump and members of his family would intensify if Democrats regain control of the House, potentially creating additional pressure on the administration.

    Not surprisingly, the White House and Trump allies have dismissed Carville’s predictions. Following similar remarks earlier this year, administration officials accused the Democratic strategist of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and pointed to Trump’s policy achievements and continued support among Republican voters.

    Carville, best known for helping engineer Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential victory, has built a reputation for colorful political commentary and bold predictions. However, some of his recent forecasts—including his prediction that Kamala Harris would defeat Trump in 2024—have failed to materialize, leading critics to question his latest claims.

    Whether Carville’s latest forecast proves accurate remains to be seen, but his prediction sets a specific timeline: Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027.

    George Conway Vows Third Impeachment Effort

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      President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

      George Conway is making one thing crystal clear in his long-shot bid for Congress: if he gets to Washington, he’s coming for Donald Trump.

      The longtime conservative attorney turned anti-Trump activist unveiled a scorching new campaign ad Monday promising to pursue what he calls Trump’s “third and final impeachment” — and even predicting the president will end up wearing an “orange jumpsuit” behind bars.

      “Hi, Donald. It’s me, George Conway. I cost you 88 f—— million dollars, and I’ve only just gotten started,” Conway says in the 60-second spot filmed with the U.S. Capitol looming behind him.

      The jab references the massive defamation judgments Trump was ordered to pay writer E. Jean Carroll after juries found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

      Conway then escalates the attack.

      “But the only thing your name is going to be left on when I’m done with you is the orange jumpsuit you’re going to have to wear in prison,” he says.

      Pointing toward the Capitol, Conway adds: “That’s where we’re going to hold your third and final impeachment trial, the one that’s going to put you away for good, and I’m going to enjoy every minute of that.”

      The ad immediately triggered a sharp response from the White House.

      “Lightweight George Conway is a stupid person’s idea of a smart person,” a White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “His severe and debilitating disease known as Trump Derangement Syndrome has melted his brain and made him crazy in the head.”

      Notably, Conway never explains exactly what offense he believes would justify a third impeachment. His campaign did not immediately respond to requests for clarification.

      The fiery ad is the latest escalation from Conway, who launched his Democrat campaign for New York’s deep-blue 12th Congressional District earlier this year on a platform centered largely around battling Trump. During his campaign launch, Conway argued that Trump is committing “high crimes and misdemeanors almost every day” and said Congress has an obligation to impeach him.

      A former Republican and co-founder of the anti-Trump Lincoln Project, Conway has spent years positioning himself as one of Trump’s most relentless critics despite being married for more than two decades to former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway before their 2023 divorce.

      His campaign website openly promises to “hold Trump and the GOP accountable” and portrays the race as a referendum on Trumpism itself.

      But Conway’s anti-Trump crusade hasn’t translated into political momentum.

      According to an Emerson College poll released in May, Conway sits in fourth place in the crowded Democrat primary field with 10% support. State Assemblyman Micah Lasher leads at 22%, followed closely by fellow Assemblyman Alex Bores at 20%. Kennedy grandson Jack Schlossberg checks in at 11%. The June 23 primary will determine who succeeds retiring Rep. Jerrold Nadler in one of the most Democratic districts in America.

      Conway has repeatedly acknowledged that his candidacy is unconventional. In interviews after entering the race, he described himself as a political “special teams player” whose mission is to help bring about Trump’s impeachment and create what he calls accountability and “reconstruction” after the Trump era.

      His latest ad suggests he has no intention of backing away from that singular focus.

      GOP Senator Warns Trump Is Headed For A Midterm ‘Disaster’ After Brutal Primary Defeat

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      A veteran Republican senator who was just driven from office by President Donald Trump’s political machine is now warning that the president may soon regret it.

      Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who lost his Republican Senate primary runoff to Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is predicting that Republicans could face major trouble in the 2026 midterm elections — and that Trump himself will suffer the consequences.

      In an interview with The New York Times, Cornyn said he believes the president is setting himself up for what could become “the most miserable two years of his life” if Republicans lose ground in Congress next November.

      “I think November is going to be a disaster,” Cornyn told the newspaper. “He’s going to have the most miserable two years of his life in the last two years of his term.”

      The warning comes just weeks after Paxton delivered a crushing defeat to Cornyn in the Texas GOP runoff, ending the senator’s more than two-decade Senate career. Trump endorsed Paxton late in the race, helping push the controversial attorney general to victory over one of the most senior Republicans in Washington.

      Cornyn admitted he believed Trump might stay neutral in the contest.

      “I had really thought that we’d gone on so long with no endorsement that he was just going to stay out of it,” Cornyn told the Times. “But he couldn’t resist.”

      The outgoing senator also suggested Trump’s treatment of him revealed a broader problem inside today’s Republican Party.

      “If he would do that to me, he would do that to anybody,” Cornyn said. “There’s never going to be good enough for him, other than 100 percent, slavish adherence to whatever he wants.”

      Cornyn argued that such demands run counter to the constitutional role of senators, who are supposed to provide checks and balances rather than unquestioning loyalty to any president.

      The comments mark one of the sharpest public rebukes Trump has received from a longtime Republican ally. Despite occasional disagreements, Cornyn voted with Trump’s agenda at an exceptionally high rate during the president’s first term and was widely viewed as part of Senate Republican leadership’s institutional wing.

      Trump nevertheless sided with Paxton, whom he praised as a loyal supporter of both himself and the MAGA movement. Following the runoff, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Cornyn would remain his friend and that Republicans would soon see Paxton become “a fantastic, common sense Senator.”

      Cornyn was not impressed.

      “If that’s the way friends treat you, you wonder about his enemies,” he remarked.

      A Growing Republican Concern

      Cornyn’s warning reflects concerns that have quietly surfaced among some Republicans since Paxton’s victory.

      Several GOP senators and strategists argued before the runoff that replacing Cornyn with Paxton could complicate Republican efforts to hold the seat in November. Paxton carries years of political baggage, including impeachment proceedings in Texas and numerous ethics controversies that Democrats are expected to spotlight during the general election campaign.

      According to reporting from Semafor, some Republican senators privately worried that Trump’s endorsement would make the Texas race significantly more expensive and difficult to defend, forcing the GOP to divert resources from other key battlegrounds.

      TIME magazine similarly reported that establishment Republicans viewed Cornyn as a safer candidate and feared Trump’s intervention could create an opening for Democrats in a state that has remained reliably Republican for decades.

      ABC News noted that Cornyn’s loss joins a growing list of Republican officials whose conservative credentials proved insufficient after falling out of favor with Trump.

      Looking Ahead To 2026

      Cornyn’s prediction comes as both parties begin looking toward the 2026 midterms, when control of Congress will once again be on the line.

      Historically, the president’s party often loses seats during midterm elections, particularly during a second term. Should Republicans suffer significant losses in either chamber, Trump could find himself facing congressional investigations, legislative gridlock, and renewed political battles during the final two years of his presidency.

      For now, however, Trump’s grip on the Republican base remains strong enough to reshape the party even against the wishes of many of its elected leaders.

      Cornyn’s defeat may ultimately become one of the clearest examples yet of that reality.

      The question now is whether his warning about a coming Republican “disaster” proves prophetic — or whether Trump’s political dominance continues carrying the GOP through another election cycle.

      READ NEXT: Trump Calls For Expulsion Of Rep. Jamie Raskin, Escalating Feud Over Impeachment Efforts

      Trump Abruptly Calls Off Planned Iran Strikes After Touting Major Diplomatic Breakthrough

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      President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has canceled planned U.S. military strikes against Iran just hours before they were reportedly set to begin, citing what he described as a major diplomatic breakthrough.

      In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump said negotiations with the Islamic Republic had been elevated to “the highest level of Iranian leadership” and had received approval from key regional powers.

      “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” Trump wrote.

      The announcement comes after a volatile 48-hour period that saw U.S. forces conduct strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Trump repeatedly warned that additional military action could follow as soon as Thursday night.

      According to Trump, negotiators have reached an agreement “in both concept and great detail” on a framework that has been approved by multiple nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt.

      The president did not disclose specific terms of the proposed agreement but suggested a final accord could be signed in the near future.

      “Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly,” Trump said.

      Despite calling off the planned strikes, Trump emphasized that U.S. pressure on Iran is far from over. He announced that the naval blockade imposed in April will remain in place until an agreement is finalized.

      “The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized,” he wrote.

      The sudden reversal marks a dramatic shift from Trump’s earlier rhetoric. Just hours before announcing the cancellation, the president had threatened another round of military strikes against Iran, raising fears that the region was on the verge of a broader conflict.

      READ NEXT: Trump Signals Additional Strikes on Iran, Renews Threat to Seize Key Oil Hub

      White House Deputy Chief Of Staff Announces Birth Of Fourth Child

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      Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and his wife, Katie Miller, have welcomed their fourth child, adding another member to one of the most prominent families in the Trump administration.

      While details surrounding the birth have remained private, congratulations quickly poured in from friends, colleagues, and supporters celebrating the newest addition to the Miller family.

      With four children now keeping the household busy, Miller may find that negotiating Capitol Hill is easier than negotiating bedtime.

      The news also comes during what seems to be an ongoing White House baby boom.

      Just last month, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt welcomed her second child, daughter Viviana “Vivi” Riccio, with husband Nicholas Riccio. Leavitt announced the joyful arrival on social media, sharing that her family’s hearts had “instantly exploded with love” after welcoming their baby girl.

      Leavitt’s son, Niko, was promoted to big brother, while the youngest press secretary in American history has temporarily stepped away from the briefing room to enjoy life in the newborn bubble.

      Now, the Miller family is celebrating a similar milestone.

      For all the attention Washington places on politics, moments like these offer a reminder that many of the administration’s most recognizable faces are also parents juggling diapers, school schedules, and family responsibilities alongside their public duties.

      In fact, supporters have increasingly noted that President Trump’s team includes a number of young families raising children while serving in high-pressure government roles. Whether it’s Leavitt balancing motherhood and press briefings or the Millers welcoming their fourth child, family life remains a central part of the Trump administration’s story.

      As the Miller family settles into life with its newest member, supporters across the country are sending their congratulations and best wishes.

      From all of us, congratulations to Stephen and Katie Miller on their newest blessing.

      Trump Administration Asks Judge to Reject Bid to Halt White House UFC Event

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      The Trump administration is urging a federal judge to reject a last-minute lawsuit seeking to block this weekend’s Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House South Lawn, arguing that preparations are too far advanced to stop the highly publicized spectacle.

      In a court filing submitted Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the court to deny a request for a temporary restraining order filed by two Virginia residents who are challenging the legality of the event. According to the filing, planning for the UFC card has been underway since President Donald Trump announced it last year, with more than $60 million already invested and thousands of spectators expected to attend.

      “All these hopes could be dashed at the very last moment, however, by the whim of two people who believe they have superior taste and want to spoil the event for everyone else,” DOJ attorneys wrote in the filing, according to The Hill.

      The lawsuit was brought by retired Air Force Sgt. Paul Romano and political activist Susan Douglas, represented by the Public Integrity Project. The plaintiffs argue that federal agencies failed to comply with environmental review requirements and did not obtain congressional approval for structures associated with the event, including a temporary 92-foot-tall arch known as “The Claw” that is being erected on White House grounds.

      The complaint also contends that the event improperly uses federal property for a private, commercial enterprise and alleges that the administration is using America’s 250th anniversary celebration as a pretext to bypass normal permitting requirements.

      The administration has rejected those claims, arguing that the UFC event is an official component of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations and therefore does not require a traditional permit. DOJ attorneys further argued that the plaintiffs lack standing and are unlikely to succeed on the merits of their case.

      “It would be easy enough to simply avert their gazes for the weekend,” the DOJ filing stated. “Instead, they seek to enlist the power of a federal court to impose their idiosyncratic preferences on the rest of the country and ruin an event designed to celebrate the United States of America.”

      The event, dubbed “UFC Freedom 250,” is scheduled for Saturday on the South Lawn and coincides with Flag Day, President Trump’s 80th birthday, and broader America 250 celebrations. Organizers plan to host six prime-time bouts inside a temporary Octagon constructed on White House grounds, while ceremonial weigh-ins are scheduled to take place at the Lincoln Memorial.

      According to court filings, the administration expects attendance in the thousands, while tens of thousands more spectators are expected to gather in surrounding areas. Construction crews have already begun assembling the temporary venue.

      The White House has described the event as one of the centerpiece attractions of the America 250 celebration. President Trump recently told reporters that interest in the UFC card has surpassed any other event held during his presidency.

      “I’ve been involved in a lot of big events. I have never had an event that has had more interest than the UFC fight we have right at the front door,” Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office.

      Trump has maintained a longstanding friendship with UFC President and CEO Dana White, who has been a prominent supporter of the president and frequently appears at political events. Trump has also attended numerous UFC events during both his first and second terms in office.

      A federal judge has not yet ruled on the plaintiffs’ request to halt the event, but with the fights scheduled to begin this weekend, the administration is pressing for a swift dismissal of the challenge.

      Former NBC Host Chuck Todd Suggests a Trump Family Member Could Emerge as GOP Nominee in 2028

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      Former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd says he believes the possibility of another member of the Trump family seeking the White House in 2028 should not be dismissed.

      During a discussion posted Tuesday on social platform X, Todd examined odds from FanDuel’s prediction market regarding potential Republican presidential contenders and suggested that a Trump family member could ultimately emerge as a serious candidate.

      “I’d prefer a flyer on somebody with the last name of Trump,” Todd said.

      Todd specifically mentioned several members of the president’s family, including Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Lara Trump, the former Republican National Committee co-chair who is married to Eric Trump and currently hosts a program on Fox News.

      “Any of those four, none of them are 0 percent chances in my head,” Todd added.

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      While Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are widely viewed as leading contenders for the Republican nomination once President Donald Trump leaves office, Todd’s comments reflect ongoing speculation about the Trump family’s continued influence within the GOP.

      Recent polling suggests Vance and Rubio remain the early frontrunners in a hypothetical 2028 Republican primary. An Emerson College survey found Vance narrowly leading Rubio, 36 percent to 35 percent, among Republican voters.

      President Trump himself recently fueled discussion about the party’s future during a podcast appearance, where he floated the idea of Vance and Rubio running together on a Republican ticket in 2028.

      “I don’t know how you beat them if they’re together,” Trump said. “That would be a great team.”

      Although Trump stopped short of endorsing either man as his preferred successor, his comments highlighted the growing attention being paid to the next generation of Republican leadership.

      At the same time, members of the Trump family continue to maintain high public profiles. Donald Trump Jr. remains one of the president’s most active political surrogates, while Lara Trump has expanded her media presence and remains popular among many grassroots conservatives. Ivanka Trump has largely stepped away from politics since her father left office in 2021 but continues to generate interest whenever her political future is discussed.

      The prospect of another Trump family member seeking national office remains speculative, and none of the individuals mentioned by Todd have formally indicated plans to run for president. However, the family’s enduring influence over the Republican Party has led political observers to continue viewing them as potential factors in the post-Trump era.

      Todd’s remarks come as Republicans increasingly look ahead to the 2028 election cycle, even as President Trump continues serving his second term and remains the dominant figure within the party.

      Marjorie Taylor Greene Teases New Media Venture

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      Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is signaling that her political career may be entering a new chapter following her departure from Congress earlier this year.

      In a post shared Tuesday on X, Greene unveiled a teaser for what appears to be a new media project titled “Life With MTG,” accompanied by the message: “My New Series. COMING SOON.”

      The brief promotional video features a montage of some of Greene’s most memorable and controversial moments from her years in Washington. The footage includes clips of her delivering fiery speeches, confronting political opponents, and championing causes that helped make her one of the most recognizable figures in the Republican Party.

      The teaser concludes with Greene delivering a message directly to supporters.

      “I won’t stop living, I won’t stop speaking and I won’t stop fighting,” Greene says in the video. “And neither should you.”

      While Greene did not reveal details about the format, platform, or launch date of the project, the announcement immediately sparked speculation that the former congresswoman is seeking to maintain a prominent role in conservative politics and media despite leaving elected office.

      From Trump Ally to Trump Critic

      Greene’s departure from Congress marked a dramatic shift in her political trajectory.

      For years, Greene was among President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies on Capitol Hill. She emerged as one of the leading voices of the America First movement and frequently defended Trump during his legal battles, impeachment proceedings, and presidential campaigns.

      However, the relationship between the two Republicans deteriorated in recent years as Greene increasingly broke with Trump on several major issues.

      The split became especially visible over foreign policy, government spending, healthcare proposals, and the administration’s handling of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

      In November, Greene announced she would resign from Congress, describing her political relationship with Trump in unusually personal terms.

      “I refuse to be a battered wife,” Greene said at the time, referencing what she characterized as repeated disappointments with the administration’s policy decisions.

      The remark underscored the depth of the rift between Greene and the president she had once defended more aggressively than almost any other Republican lawmaker.

      Criticism Over Foreign Wars

      Perhaps the most significant break between Greene and Trump came over U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.

      Following the escalation of conflict involving Iran, Greene openly criticized the administration’s actions and questioned whether Trump was abandoning key campaign promises.

      “We’re in another f—ing war, and we’ve got American troops being killed,” Greene said shortly after hostilities intensified.

      During an appearance with conservative commentator Megyn Kelly, Greene expressed frustration that Trump appeared to be moving away from the anti-interventionist message that helped fuel his rise in Republican politics.

      “I want to say, what is happening to the man that I supported, you supported, the man that denounced what happened in Iraq, the man that said ‘No more foreign wars,’ ‘No more regime change?'” Greene asked.

      Her comments resonated with a segment of the MAGA movement that remains skeptical of foreign military interventions and favors a more isolationist approach to global conflicts.

      A Growing Conservative Media Trend

      Greene’s new venture follows a broader trend of high-profile politicians turning to independent media platforms after leaving office.

      In recent years, numerous conservative figures have launched podcasts, streaming shows, documentary projects, and direct-to-consumer media brands aimed at maintaining influence outside traditional political institutions.

      For Greene, whose outspoken style helped her build a large online following, a media platform may provide an opportunity to continue shaping political debates without the constraints of serving in Congress.

      The title “Life With MTG” suggests the series could blend political commentary with a behind-the-scenes look at Greene’s personal life and post-Congress activities, though no official description has been released.

      What’s Next?

      Greene remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern Republican politics. Supporters view her as an unapologetic fighter willing to challenge both Democrats and Republican establishment figures, while critics argue her confrontational style has fueled division and controversy.

      The launch of “Life With MTG” indicates Greene has no intention of fading from public life following her resignation.

      Whether the project becomes a political commentary show, podcast, documentary series, or broader media brand, Greene’s closing message in the teaser makes one thing clear: she intends to remain active in the national conversation.

      For now, supporters and critics alike are left waiting for further details as Greene promises that “Life With MTG” is “coming soon.”

      Tulsi Gabbard Provides Update On Husband’s Condition

      Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard shared an encouraging update Thursday on her husband’s battle with a rare form of bone cancer, revealing that a major surgery to remove the tumor was successful.

      Gabbard said her husband, Abraham Williams, recently underwent a nearly seven-hour operation after being diagnosed with sacral chordoma, an extremely rare cancer that forms in the bones of the spine and skull base.

      “The surgery to remove bone and surrounding tissue lasted almost seven hours and was successful,” Gabbard wrote in a post on X.

      “He had a rough night and is in a lot of pain, but is finally home resting.”

      The Trump administration official said the family is now focused on the recovery process.

      “Now recovery begins. We’re so grateful for the outpouring of prayers and kind messages from all of you. Our hearts are full,” Gabbard added.

      According to Mayo Clinic research, sacral chordoma is a rare, slow-growing bone cancer that most commonly develops along the spine. While considered slow-growing, the disease can be difficult to treat because of its location, and surgery is often the primary treatment option.

      Before the procedure, Gabbard shared a heartfelt message thanking supporters for their prayers.

      “We are humbled and so grateful to be surrounded by aloha during this really tough time,” she wrote.

      The update comes just weeks after Gabbard announced she would step down from her position in the Trump administration to support her husband through the difficult battle ahead. (RELATED: Tulsi Gabbard Resigning As National Intelligence Director)

      “My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” Gabbard wrote in May. “He faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months. At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.”

      President Donald Trump praised Gabbard following her resignation announcement, saying she had done “an incredible job” serving in his administration.

      Vice President JD Vance also voiced support for the former Hawaii congresswoman.

      “I’m sorry to see her go, but certainly understand that family comes first,” Vance said. “She and her husband Abraham will be in my prayers as they face this next challenge together, and she has my gratitude for being a great addition to the administration and a loyal confidante. Godspeed Tulsi!”

      Gabbard’s final day in office is expected to be June 30.

      The White House has also tapped Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. “Bill” Pulte to assume Gabbard’s intelligence role following her departure.

      Gabbard, a former Democrat congresswoman from Hawaii, became one of the most prominent political converts of the 2024 election cycle when she endorsed Trump’s presidential campaign and later joined his administration.

      Arizona Attorney General To Pursue New Indictment In 2020 Election Case

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      Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is taking another shot at prosecuting several allies of President Donald Trump after the Arizona Supreme Court declined to revive her earlier indictment.

      Mayes’ office confirmed Thursday that prosecutors will present the case to a new grand jury, according to Politico.

      The decision comes after a significant setback for Mayes, a Democrat, whose original case was thrown out over questions about how prosecutors presented the law to grand jurors.

      At the center of the dispute was whether prosecutors properly provided the grand jury with the exact language of the statute defendants were accused of attempting to violate. A lower court found they had not. On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to overturn that ruling, effectively ending the original indictment.

      Rather than abandon the case, Mayes is now moving forward with a fresh grand jury presentation.

      The original indictment targeted several high-profile Trump allies, including former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, constitutional attorney John Eastman, and a group of Republican activists who served as alternate electors in Arizona following the 2020 election.

      Trump himself was not charged, although prosecutors identified him as an unindicted co-conspirator.

      Mayes’ office alleged that Trump allies participated in a scheme to challenge Arizona’s 2020 election results through an alternate-elector effort. Prosecutors argued the plan involved fraudulent and forged documents that were ultimately sent to Congress.

      The Arizona case is one of several prosecutions brought by Democratic officials in the aftermath of the 2020 election.

      Many of those cases have encountered major legal obstacles.

      In Georgia, the election-interference case against Trump and several co-defendants was thrown into uncertainty after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified from the prosecution.

      At the federal level, former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election-related case against Trump was dismissed after Trump won the 2024 presidential election and returned to office.

      In Michigan, a judge dismissed criminal charges against a group of alternate electors after determining they were not the primary architects of the alleged effort.

      Cases involving alternate electors remain active in Nevada and Wisconsin.

      With Arizona’s highest court refusing to reinstate the original indictment, Mayes now faces the challenge of persuading a new grand jury that the case should move forward. Whether a second attempt succeeds remains to be seen, but the legal battle over the 2020 election continues to play out in courtrooms across the country.