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Prosecutor Drops Trump Georgia Election Case

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    On Wednesday, President Trumpโ€™s criminal prosecution in Georgia came to an abrupt end when the prosecutor who took over the case announced he would not move forward. 

    Pete Skandalakis, the executive director of Georgiaโ€™s Prosecuting Attorneysโ€™ Council who took over Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willisโ€™s 2020 election subversion case against Trump and several allies, filed a motion indicating to the judge that he is declining to prosecute them further.  

    “The political persecution of President Trump by disqualified DA Fani Willis is finally over. This case should never have been brought. A fair and impartial prosecutor has put an end to this lawfare,” Trump’s lead Georgia defense counsel Steve Sadow said.

    The Hill reports:

    โ€œIt is on life support and the decision what to do with it falls on me and me alone,โ€ Skandalakis wrote in a 22-page memo submitted to the court Wednesday. โ€œBut unlike family members who must make the emotional decision to withdraw loved ones from life-sustaining treatment, I have no emotional connection to this case.โ€ 

    โ€œAs a former elected official who ran as both a Democrat and a Republican and now is the Executive Director of a non-partisan agency, this decision is not guided by a desire to advance an agenda but is based on my beliefs and understanding of the law,โ€ he continued. 

    Trump has repeatedly said the โ€œwhole case has been a disgrace to justice.โ€ย 

    โ€œIt was started by the Biden DOJ as an attack on his political opponent, Donald Trump,โ€ Trump said in a previous interview with Fox News, โ€œThey used anyone and anybody, and she has been disqualified, and her boyfriend has been disqualified, and they stole funds and went on trips.โ€ย 

    Trump said the case โ€œshould not be allowed to go any further.โ€ 

    โ€œThere is no way such corrupt people can lead a case, and then it gets taken over by somebody else,โ€ Trump told Fox News Digital. โ€œIt was a corrupt case, so how could it be taken over by someone else?โ€ 

    Kevin McCarthy Warns That MTG Is Likely Just the First of Many House Republicans to Quit

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    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) may not be the only Republican planning to leave Washington soon, according to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. During an appearance Monday night on Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News, McCarthy said Greeneโ€™s resignation could signal broader unrest within the House GOP conference.

    โ€œSheโ€™s almost like a canary in a coal mine,โ€ McCarthy told Watters. โ€œAnd this is something inside Congress โ€” they better wake up, because theyโ€™re going to get a lot of people retiring, and theyโ€™ve got to focus.โ€

    McCarthy did not name any specific lawmakers he believes are considering departures, nor did he detail what is motivating them. But he warned Republicans to recognize the significance of Greeneโ€™s decision and to make better use of their time holding the House majority.

    โ€œI think keeping members out of Congress, you only get two years to be in the majority,โ€ he said. โ€œAnd if the Democrats get you not to work every day for two months, thatโ€™s losing two months of the majority.โ€

    McCarthy also remarked on Greeneโ€™s national profile, saying she fits his belief that โ€œif youโ€™re known by three initials, you must be effective at what you do.โ€ He added that he does not view her departure as โ€œthe endโ€ of her political visibility and expects she will remain active after leaving office in January 2026.

    Context on Greeneโ€™s Resignation

    Greene announced her planned resignation on Nov. 21, a move that stunned many in the Republican Party. She attributed her decision to her increasingly public split with former President Donald Trump, whom she had long supported as a prominent โ€œday oneโ€ MAGA loyalist.

    โ€œI have too much self-respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms,โ€ she said. โ€œAnd in turn, be expected to defend the President against impeachment after he hatefully dumped tens of millions of dollars against me and tried to destroy me.โ€

    Her break with Trump escalated after she pushed for releasing additional documents related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein โ€” an effort Trump reportedly opposed. Tensions rose in the weeks before her announcement, culminating in Trump calling her โ€œMarjorie โ€˜Traitorโ€™ Greeneโ€ and describing her as a โ€œranting lunaticโ€ on Truth Social while withdrawing his endorsement.

    Greeneโ€™s exit removes one of the GOPโ€™s most recognizable firebrands from Congress and highlights the deepening internal divisions within the Republican Party heading into the 2026 midterm cycle

    Thanksgiving Turnaround: Americans Finally See Relief Under President Trump

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      As millions of families gather around the Thanksgiving table this year, many are finally beginning to feel a long-awaited sense of financial reliefโ€”relief that President Donald J. Trump has been fighting tirelessly to deliver.

      After inheriting the worst inflation crisis in 40 years from Joe Biden and Democrat leadership, the renewed Trump Administration has moved swiftly to correct course: unleashing American energy, slashing crushing regulations, and tackling inflation at its roots. While there is still much work ahead, these policies are already translating into meaningful, tangible improvements for American families.

      This Thanksgiving, those improvements are showing up where it matters most: at the gas pump and the grocery store.

      The Job Isnโ€™t Finishedโ€”But the Turnaround Has Begun

      No one on the right is declaring โ€œmission accomplished.โ€ American families are still paying far more than they should after four years of reckless federal spending, regulatory overreach, and economic mismanagement. But for the first time in years, the trendlines are finally headed in the right direction.

      Local news outlets across the country are reporting the same story: lower gas prices, cheaper Thanksgiving dinners, and early signs of an economy beginning to heal.

      Below are some of the highlights from communities nationwide.


      Falling Gas Prices Coast to Coast

      Denver, CO โ€” Gas Dips Below $2

      KDVR-TV reports Denver-area gas prices have fallen 14.5 cents in just one week, with at least one station dropping below $2 a gallonโ€”levels not seen in years. At $2.47 on average, Denver prices are well under the national average and significantly lower than last year.

      San Antonio, TX โ€” Pandemic-Era Lows

      KSAT-TV notes that Thanksgiving travelers in Texas are seeing some of the cheapest prices since the pandemicโ€”welcome relief for families crisscrossing the state this holiday season.

      Indiana & Louisiana โ€” Steady Declines

      From Indianaโ€™s 12.3-cent drop reported by WBIW Radio to broad decreases across Louisiana, drivers are finally getting a break after years of painful price hikes.

      Ohio, New Hampshire & Pennsylvania โ€” A Return to Normal

      Stations in Northeast Ohio, New Hampshire, and Pittsburgh are reporting sharp declines, with some areas seeing gas below $3 againโ€”something unthinkable throughout most of the Biden years.


      Thanksgiving Dinner: Meaningfully Cheaper for Millions

      It isnโ€™t just fuel costs that are improving. For the third year in a row, the cost of the traditional Thanksgiving meal is fallingโ€”and this yearโ€™s decreases are especially notable.

      Iowa & Midwest โ€” Turkey Prices Down

      KIMT-TV highlights a 5% overall drop in meal costs in Iowa, with falling turkey and wheat prices leading the way.

      Michigan โ€” Below the National Average

      The Detroit Free Press confirms that Michigan families will spend roughly $51.80 for a dinner serving 10โ€”well below the national average.

      Louisiana โ€” One of the Cheapest States in America

      According to The Shreveport Times, Louisianaโ€™s average Thanksgiving dinner cost is just $44.70โ€”the second lowest in the entire country.

      Arizona, Illinois & New York โ€” Broad-Based Relief

      From Arizonaโ€™s modest price drop to Illinoisโ€™ 16% decline in turkey prices and New Yorkโ€™s third consecutive year of lower dinner costs, the story is consistent: Thanksgiving is becoming more affordable again.


      A Promising Start to an American Comeback

      None of these improvements happened by accident.

      They are the result of a renewed commitment to American energy dominance, the deregulation of key industries, and an economic strategy focused squarely on the needs of working familiesโ€”not bureaucrats or special interests.

      Report: Ukraine Agrees To US-Brokered Peace Deal

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      Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal with Russia that was brokered by the United States, but a cautiousย Volodymyr Zelenskyย warned โ€œmuch workโ€ remains to be done.

      โ€œFollowing the meetings in Geneva, we see many prospects that can make the path to peace real,โ€ Zelensky wrote in an X post on Tuesday. โ€œThere are solid results, and much work still lies ahead.โ€

      A U.S. military official in Abu Dhabi told CBS News Driscoll spent hours negotiating Tuesday with Russian representatives, going in and out of meetings all day. 

      “We remain very optimistic,” the official said. “Secretary Driscoll is optimistic. Hopefully, we’ll get feedback from the Russians soon. This is moving quick.”

      It is not clear who else is in the U.S. delegation in Abu Dhabi. A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that a Ukrainian delegation was also there and has been in contact with Driscoll and his team.

      A source with knowledge told CBS News that Driscoll was working in Abu Dhabi off of a revised version of the White House’s 28-point proposal, following productive negotiations in Geneva.

      MTG Congressional Exit Sparks Intense Reactions

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        The fallout continues…

        Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent announcement revealing her upcoming departure from Congress has sent shockwaves through the political sphere, triggering reactions from the Left and the Right.

        Greene said Friday she will leave Congress in January, citing her falling-out with President Trump. Earlier this month, the presidentย withdrew his endorsementย of Greene amid a disagreement over theย Jeffrey Epsteinย files.ย 

        Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Sunday she was surprised by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announcing her resignation over the weekend.

        โ€œHonestly, I was like, โ€˜Youโ€™ve got to be kidding me,โ€™โ€ Crockett told host Jake Tapper on CNNโ€™s โ€œState of the Union.โ€ โ€œYouโ€™re on the other side of the president for one week, and you canโ€™t take the heat.โ€

        On Sunday, the Texas Democrat accused Greene of being an โ€œinstigatorโ€ of hateful rhetoric during her time in Congress. 

        โ€œItโ€™s just interesting that I donโ€™t know if she really fully understood how bad she was making it for other people,โ€ Crockett added. 

        Last Sunday, Greene acknowledged that she has taken part in the โ€œtoxic politicsโ€ that have โ€œplaguedโ€ the country. 

        โ€œI am committed, Iโ€™ve been working on this a lot lately, to put down the knives in politics. I really just want to see people be kind to one another,โ€ she told host Dana Bash on โ€œState of the Union.โ€

        In his Truth Social post revoking his endorsement of the Georgia congresswoman, Trump said the rift began when he showed Greene polling data indicating she would have low support if she were to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (Ga.) or run to succeed Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in the Peach State in 2026. 

        Last Sunday, Greene denied on CNN that such a conversation with the president took place, saying her decision not to run for higher office next year was hers alone

        Watch:

        Prior to her announcement, the Georgia Congresswoman was reportedly considering a run for president in 2028 โ€” a move that, if realized, could reshape the Republican Partyโ€™s post-Trump era and test the staying power of the โ€œAmerica Firstโ€ movement.

        According to a new report from Notus, Greene privately expressed interest in following in Donald Trumpโ€™s footsteps to the White House. The outlet cited four sources familiar with her thinking, saying Greene believes she represents the โ€œreal MAGAโ€ faction โ€” the core conservative movement that has reshaped the GOP since 2016 โ€” and that many Republican leaders have drifted away from those grassroots values.

        One source told Notus that Greene feels confident she has built the national donor network and grassroots support needed to mount a serious primary campaign, especially as the GOPโ€™s base remains loyal to Trumpโ€™s populist agenda.

        However, it’s becoming increasingly clear Greene’s political capital is shrinking by the day โ€” while a notable figure in Trumpโ€™s Make America Great Again movement โ€” now comes in 12th in polling averages for the GOP presidential primary, according to Race to the WH

        Republican strategist Shermichael Singleton predicted that Greene’s political ambitions have been indefinitely put on hold as a result of her feud with President Trump and looming exit from Congress.

        โ€œIโ€™m thinking thereโ€™s some other opportunity, perhaps in the media ecosystem, that sheโ€™s looking at,โ€ CNN political commentator Shermichael Singleton said Sunday on โ€œState of the Union.โ€ โ€œBut I think her future life in politics in over.โ€

        Trump Officially Designates Saudi Arabia A โ€˜Majorโ€™ Ally Of Unitedย States

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          President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud at the Royal Court Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

          President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration is officially designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, a move that deepens both the economic and military partnership between Washington and Riyadh.

          The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmanโ€™s high-profile visit to the White House. While the event stopped short of being an official state visitโ€”Saudi Arabiaโ€™s king is still the formal head of stateโ€”the crown prince was welcomed with many of the hallmarks typically reserved for top U.S. partners.

          โ€œWeโ€™re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them,โ€ Trump said. He also revealed that the two nations had just signed โ€œa historic strategic defense agreement.โ€

          The designation signals a renewed commitment to a long-standing strategic relationshipโ€”one Trump has made clear he intends to strengthen after what many Republicans saw as the Biden administrationโ€™s misguided distancing from Riyadh. The previous administration had strained ties over controversies such as the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, even as Saudi Arabia remained a critical partner in regional security and global energy markets.

          Trump also affirmed that he plans to approve Saudi Arabiaโ€™s request to purchase F-35 stealth fighter jets, one of Americaโ€™s most advanced military assets. โ€œI am planning on doing that,โ€ the president said. โ€œThey want to buy them. Theyโ€™ve been a great ally.โ€

          For his part, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized Saudi Arabiaโ€™s growing economic commitment to the United States, announcing the kingdom intends to increase its investment from $600 billion to โ€œalmost $1 trillionโ€โ€”a staggering figure nearly equivalent to the size of its sovereign wealth fund, according to The New York Times.

          The Trump administration has prioritized rebuilding and expanding Americaโ€™s alliances in the Middle East, particularly in advancing the Abraham Accords, a major diplomatic achievement of Trumpโ€™s previous term. Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in joining the framework and normalizing relations with Israel, though the kingdom has stated that progress toward a viable two-state solution remains a core requirement.

          Saudi Arabia played a significant role among Arab nations backing Trumpโ€™s brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamasโ€”a deal that, if successfully upheld, could bring an end to the conflict in Gaza and set the stage for the development of a future Palestinian state.

          Still, some foreign-policy analysts have raised concerns about sharing high-level U.S. technology, such as the F-35, with Saudi Arabiaโ€”especially given Riyadhโ€™s continued defense relationship with China. According to Politico, experts warn that sensitive technology could be at risk of being accessed by Beijing. Nevertheless, supporters of the move argue that strengthening ties with a key Middle Eastern partner is essential to countering adversaries and stabilizing the region.

          Democrat Lawmaker To File Impeachment Articles Against Trump

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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)

            Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, announced Thursday morning that he plans to once again introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump โ€” a move that highlights ongoing divisions within the Democratic Party over how to confront the president.

            โ€œThere will be articles of impeachment filed before the Christmas break. This, I pledge,โ€ Green declared, framing the action as a test of Democratsโ€™ willingness to oppose the Trump administration. โ€œWe have to participate. This is a participatory democracy. The impeachment requires the hands and the guidance of all of us.โ€

            Green said he will file the measure as a privileged resolution, a procedural maneuver that forces the House to consider the articles within two legislative days. Even so, the chamber can vote to table the effort before it reaches an actual impeachment vote โ€” something that has happened repeatedly in the past.

            A Long Record of Failed Impeachment Attempts

            Thursdayโ€™s announcement marks Greenโ€™s fifth attempt to impeach Trump. Since 2017, Green has repeatedly pushed impeachment articles, often without the backing of House Democratic leadership. His previous filings โ€” including charges such as “bigotry” and “bringing disrepute to the presidency” โ€” were consistently tabled with bipartisan support, underscoring how little traction his efforts gained even before Trumpโ€™s two formal impeachments in 2019 and 2021.

            This history has led many observers to view Greenโ€™s actions as largely symbolic, aimed more at appealing to the partyโ€™s activist base than at producing any practical outcome.

            Progressive Frustrations with Democratic Leadership

            Greenโ€™s renewed push comes as the partyโ€™s progressive wing expresses growing dissatisfaction with Democratic leaders like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. Critics argue that leadership has failed to secure meaningful concessions during recent legislative battles โ€” including a 43-day government shutdown โ€” and has not mounted an effective resistance to Republican policy priorities.

            Some Democrats, such as Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, have even called for new leadership in Congress to more aggressively oppose GOP momentum.

            Dave Mytych, outreach lead for the activist group For Liberation and Resistance Everywhere (FLARE), joined Green at the press conference and directly criticized top Democrats.

            โ€œThis is what the American people want. They want fighters that hold the line. Democrats, are you listening? Leader Schumer, are you listening? Leader Jeffries, are you listening?โ€ Mytych said.

            Questions About the Effortโ€™s Purpose

            When asked whether another failed impeachment vote might reflect poorly on Democratic leadership, Green avoided directly answering. He instead noted that up to 80 House members have supported his proposals in the past.

            โ€œHere’s my perspective. I believe in the Constitution,โ€ Green said. โ€œPeople who vote to table the articles are voting against impeachment.โ€

            He did not specify which charges he intends to bring this time.

            A Familiar Outcome Likely

            The House has impeached Trump twice before โ€” first in 2019 over abuse of power and later in 2021 for inciting an insurrection. In both cases, the Senate ultimately voted to acquit. Greenโ€™s repeated attempts, none of which have succeeded or gained broad support, leave little expectation that this latest effort will produce a different result.

            Green also announced plans for a peaceful protest at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday alongside other advocates.

            Saudi Arabia Releases Jailed US Citizen Following Trump, Crown Prince Mohammed Meeting

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            Saudi Arabia has released a United States citizen who was jailed over social media posts critical of the royal family after President Trump’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

            Saad Almadi, 75, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1976, was arrested in 2021 during a family visit over his remarks online. Heย was sentenced to more than 19 yearsย on terrorism charges but was released in 2023 and hit with an โ€œexit ban,โ€ which prevented him from leaving the country.

            The terrorism charges were later decreased to โ€œcyber crimes.โ€

            โ€œThis day would not have been possible without Presidentย Donald Trumpย and the tireless efforts of his administration,โ€ the Almadi familyย said in aย statementย Wednesday. โ€œWe are deeply grateful to Dr.ย Sebastian Gorkaย and the team at the National Security Council, as well as everyone at the State Department.โ€

            The statement came shortly after Trumpโ€™s Wednesday speech at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum. 

            The Almadi family said the release โ€œwould not have been possibleโ€ without the work of the president and the โ€œtireless effortsโ€ of the administration, expressing gratitude to the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh for keeping Almadi โ€œsafe.โ€ 

            One of Almadiโ€™s posts on social mediaย that landed him in troubleย called for a street in the nationโ€™s capital to be renamed afterย Jamal Khashoggi,ย a Washington Post columnist who was murdered in 2018 while at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.ย 

            Crown Prince Mohammed has denied involvement in the killing of the journalist, who fled Saudi Arabia in 2017, but U.S. intelligence reports in 2021 stated the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia โ€œapprovedโ€ the operation to detain or kill the columnist.

            The 9/11 Families United organization shared similar sentiments in regards to Trumpโ€™s interactions. 

            โ€œThe crown prince knows nothing of the pain of the 9/11 families. He is actively working to impede our efforts to ensure extensive evidence of Saudi government support for al-Qaeda and the terrorist hijackers are brought to light, harboring a former agent that produced a casing video of the U.S. Capitol building, and trying to rewrite history with investments,โ€ 9/11 Families Unitedย  told The Hill in a statement.ย 

            Trump said Tuesday that the crown prince โ€œknew nothingโ€ about Khashoggiโ€™s murder, triggering harshย criticismย from press groups.ย 

            โ€œWe are so excited for the family that Mr. Almadi is finally on his way back to the United States!ย We know how long and hard the family fought to make this day possible,โ€ the Foley Foundation, which advocates for American hostages and wrongful detainees held overseas, said Wednesday in a statement to The Hill.ย 

            Trump Issues Pardon To Athlete Convicted After Record-Breaking Run

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              President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to Michelino Sunseri, an endurance athlete who was convicted last year for descending the Grand Teton via a โ€œrestrictedโ€ trail during a record-breaking run. Sunseriโ€™s case had become a flashpoint in the debate over federal overreach and the growing tendency of unelected bureaucrats to criminalize harmless behavior.

              Sunseri reacted to the news with relief on Monday, writing on Facebook:
              โ€œITโ€™S FINALLY OVER. The trail trial of the century is officially over. In a twist even Hollywood couldnโ€™t write, I woke up this morning to find out Iโ€™ve been given a PRESIDENTIAL PARDON from Donald J. Trump โ€” over the Grand Teton FKT and my use of the Old Climberโ€™s Trail.โ€

              A Record Run Turned Legal Battle

              In September 2024, Sunseri ascended and descended the 13,775-foot Grand Teton in an astonishing 2 hours and 50 minutes, setting a new fastest-known time. But instead of celebrating the athletic achievement, federal authorities charged him days later for taking a โ€œprohibitedโ€ routeโ€”the Old Climberโ€™s Trailโ€”during his descent.

              Although the trail has long been used by climbers and is not inherently unsafe, the National Park Service classified it as โ€œrestricted,โ€ and Sunseri was prosecuted under rules that critics say lack proper legal grounding.

              A Case of Bureaucratic Overreach?

              The Pacific Legal Foundation, which took up Sunseriโ€™s defense, argued that the federal government had overstepped its authority. According to PLF, the regulations used to charge Sunseri were created by low-level park staffโ€”not by Congress or any properly authorized rulemaking process.

              โ€œWe are thrilled that Michelinoโ€™s nightmare is over,โ€ said PLF attorney Michael Poon. โ€œBut weโ€™re not done fighting unconstitutional regulations that let unelected officials criminalize harmless conduct. We stand ready to help other Americans facing similar prosecutions.โ€

              This themeโ€”federal agencies creating de facto laws without accountabilityโ€”has become a major concern among conservatives, especially as executive-branch rulemaking grows in scope and impact. Sunseriโ€™s case, many argue, is a prime example of ordinary Americans being punished by faceless, unaccountable bureaucrats.

              Sunseri: โ€œThey Tried to Make an Example of Meโ€

              Sunseri was convicted last September despite his defense showing that many climbers had used the same trail over the years. He said officials seemed determined to โ€œmake an exampleโ€ of him rather than apply common sense.

              โ€œThis case was a massive waste of taxpayer money and government energy from the start,โ€ Sunseri said. โ€œUnfortunately, instead of working with me, the system tried to make an example of me. I know this pardon might get swept up in politics in this heated time, and thatโ€™s unfortunateโ€”because this particular case is about fairness and common sense.โ€

              GOP Senator Swatted Hours After Heโ€™s Branded โ€˜RINOโ€™ By Trump

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              President Donald Trump is threatening to primary Indiana Republicans for declining to gerrymander the state and add GOP seats to Congress.

              The president has repeatedly urged GOP-led states like Indiana to redistrict and give Republicans an advantage in the 2026 midterms.

              Trump took to Truth Social Sunday to put โ€œRINO Senatorsโ€ on notice for โ€œdeprivingโ€ Republicans of a House majority.

              โ€œVery disappointed in Indiana State Senate Republicans, led by RINO Senatorsย Rod Brayย andย Greg Goode, for not wanting to redistrict their State, allowing the United States Congress to perhaps gain two more Republican seats,โ€ Trump wrote.

              โ€œThe Democrats have done redistricting for years, often illegally, and all other appropriate Republican States have done it. Because of these two politically correct type โ€˜gentlemen,โ€™ and a few others, they could be depriving Republicans of a Majority in the House, A VERY BIG DEAL!โ€

              Trump took a shot at Californiaโ€™s Prop 50 redistricting measure that passed overwhelmingly and allows the state to redraw congressional districts in favor of Democrats. Prop 50 was proposed after Texas approved redistricting in favor of Republicans.

              โ€œCalifornia is trying to pick up five seats, and no one is complaining about that. Itโ€™s weak โ€˜Republicansโ€™ that cause our Country such problems โ€” Itโ€™s why we have crazy Policies and Ideas that are so bad for America,โ€ Trump wrote, continuing:

              Also, a friend of mine, Governorย Mike Braun, perhaps, is not working the way he should to get the necessary Votes. Considering that Mike wouldnโ€™t be Governor without me (Not even close!), is disappointing! Any Republican that votes against this important redistricting, potentially having an impact on America itself, should be PRIMARIED. Indiana is a State with strong, smart, and patriotic people. They want us to see our Country WIN, and want to, โ€œMAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!โ€ Senators Bray, Goode, and the others to be released to the public later this afternoon, should DO THEIR JOB, AND DO IT NOW! If not, letโ€™s get them out of office, ASAP.

              The Indiana state lawmaker was the target of a โ€œswattingโ€ incident just hours later, according to local authorities.

              Sheriffย Derek Fellย said deputies were dispatched around 5 p.m. on Sunday after Terre Haute police received an email โ€œadvising harm had been done to persons inside a home, located in southeastern Vigo County.โ€ Officers struggled to make contact at first, Fell said, but eventually confirmed the residents, including the senator, were safe.

              Goode and his family โ€œwere secure, safe, and unharmed,โ€ Fell said, adding that an investigation showed the threat was a hoax, โ€œalso known as โ€˜swatting.’โ€

              In a brief statement, the senator said he and his family were โ€œvictims,โ€ offering thanks to the sheriff and Terre Haute Police Chiefย Kevin Barrettย for their โ€œprofessionalism.โ€

              The incident lands amid a tense and unusually public fight over redistricting in Indiana. GOP leaders froze the process on Friday when Senate President Pro Temporeย Rodric Brayย refused to reconvene lawmakers to draw new maps favoring Republicans.

              Earlier Sunday, Trump threatened to publish a list of GOP holdouts โ€œlater this afternoon,โ€ though the promised names did not emerge.