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Report: Trump Considering Firing FBI Director Kash Patel

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Presidentย Donald Trumpย is weighing whether or not to fireย Kash Patelย as the FBI director in the โ€œcoming months.”

The MS Nowย reportย cited โ€œthree people with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity in order to speak freely.โ€

White House Spokeswomanย Abigail Jacksonย released a statement to MS NOW in response to their report, saying, โ€œPresident Trump has assembled the most talented and impressive Administration in history and they are doing an excellent job carrying out the Presidentโ€™s agenda. FBI Director Patel is a critical member of the Presidentโ€™s team and he is working tirelessly to restore integrity to the FBI.โ€

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted the report on X.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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.

    Florida Judge Tosses Truth Social Lawsuit Against The Guardian

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    A Florida judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Truth Socialโ€™s parent company, Truth Media & Technology Group Corp. (TMTG), against The Guardian, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and several reportersโ€”marking another instance in which legal actions connected to President Donald Trumpโ€™s media interests have faced significant hurdles in court.

    The case stemmed from two articles published by the UK-based Guardian in March 2023. According to Judge Hunter Carroll of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court for Sarasota County, the reporting focused on โ€œa federal criminal investigation related to TMTGโ€™s receipt of two payments totaling $8 million.โ€ The articles described claimsโ€”sourced to individuals familiar with the matterโ€”that โ€œfederal prosecutors in New York were conducting a money laundering investigation related to the payments, which were wired through the Caribbean from Paxum Bank and ES Family Trust, entities with ties to an ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin and a history of providing banking services to the sex worker industry.โ€ The reporting also said the origins of the loans raised internal concerns at TMTG, including that its then-CFO considered returning the funds before the company โ€œultimately did not.โ€

    The Guardianโ€™s reporting was later referenced by other outlets, including the Herald-Tribune. TMTG filed suit, arguing the articles were false and defamatory and asserting that TMTG โ€œis not, and never was, under investigation for money laundering,โ€ and that neither the company nor its executives โ€œhave been the focus of any investigation.โ€

    Judge Carroll noted in his ruling that TMTG acknowledged it is a public figure, which requires a higher standard of proofโ€”โ€œactual maliceโ€โ€”to prevail on a defamation claim. After reviewing the allegations, the court concluded that TMTG had not met that threshold. The judge also cited Floridaโ€™s anti-SLAPP statute, intended to stop lawsuits โ€œwithout merit and primarily because such person or entity has exercised the constitutional right of free speech in connection with a public issue.โ€ Under the statute, defendants may recover attorneysโ€™ fees when targeted by meritless suits aimed at discouraging public participation.

    Carroll emphasized that โ€œmerely reporting on negative information is not enough to establish actual malice,โ€ adding that the law โ€œrequires more than a departure from journalistic standards or a mere failure to investigate.โ€

    The articles, he wrote, were grounded in โ€œmultiple sources familiar with the investigation, review of internal TMTG communications, investigation of the entities who made the loans, and fruitless requests for further information from the Department of Justice, the investigatorsโ€™ office, and outside counsel for TMTG.โ€

    TMTGโ€™s CEO Devin Nunesโ€”formerly a Republican congressmanโ€”had publicly denied that the company was aware of any issues related to the loans, and the Guardian included his denial in its reporting. But Carroll found that the denial did not demonstrate malice, writing: โ€œThis denial is not germane to the existence or nature of the investigation, and even if it was, such commonplace denials do not establish actual malice.โ€


    Broader Context: Trump-Affiliated Defamation Suits Face Legal Barriers

    The dismissal is the latest example of how defamation cases brought by Trump or entities connected to him have struggled to move forward, largely due to high legal standards for public figures and strong protections for political and investigative reporting.

    Key related examples include:

    Trump v. CNN (2022โ€“2023)

    President Trump sued CNN for $475 million, arguing the network defamed him by comparing some of his statements about the 2020 election to rhetoric used by authoritarian regimes. A federal judge dismissed the suit in 2023, finding that the comparisons were protected opinion rather than factual claims.

    Trump Campaign v. The New York Times (2020โ€“2021)

    The Trump campaign sued The New York Times over an opinion piece suggesting Trump had welcomed Russian election interference. A New York judge dismissed the case, emphasizing that opinion columnsโ€”especially on political mattersโ€”receive robust First Amendment protection.

    Trump Campaign v. The Washington Post (2020โ€“2021)

    A similar lawsuit against The Washington Post over opinion articles discussing the campaignโ€™s contacts with Russia was also dismissed for lack of actionable factual claims.

    Trump v. The New York Times and Mary Trump (2019 publication; lawsuit filed 2021; dismissed 2022)

    President Trump filed suit against the newspaper and his niece Mary Trump over reporting that relied on family tax records. A judge dismissed the case in 2022, finding that newsgathering activitiesโ€”even aggressive onesโ€”are protected under the First Amendment.

    Federal Judge Dismisses Indictments Against James Comey and Letitia James

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    A federal judge on Monday threw out the criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges had been improperly appointed.

    U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie dismissed the false-statements case against Comey and the bank-fraud case against James without prejudice, meaning federal prosecutors could seek new indictments in the future.

    In a sharply worded opinion, Currie wrote: โ€œI conclude that the Attorney Generalโ€™s attempt to install Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid and that Ms. Halligan has been unlawfully serving in that role since September 22, 2025.โ€

    Judge Rules Prosecutor Was Not Legally Installed

    The ruling centers on Lindsey Halligan, whom Attorney General Pam Bondi tapped as interim U.S. attorney in one of the Justice Departmentโ€™s most influential districts. The appointment raised immediate questions because Halligan had no prosecutorial experience and assumed the position just days after the removal of the prior interim U.S. attorney, Erik Siebert.

    Halligan personally presented both cases to the grand jury and was the sole lawyer to sign the resulting indictmentsโ€”an unusual move given the high-profile nature of the cases and the absence of career prosecutors from the Eastern District of Virginia.

    Defense attorneys for Comey and James argued that Halligan had no lawful authority to act. Abbe Lowell, representing Letitia James, said Halligan was effectively a โ€œprivate personโ€ when she entered the grand jury rooms and โ€œcompletely unauthorized to be in them.โ€

    DOJ Attempted to Ratify the Indictments

    The Justice Department has defended Halliganโ€™s installation, and Bondi attempted to ratify the indictments retroactively, an action Currie noted would not have been necessary had the appointment been legally valid.

    During a recent hearing, DOJ attorney Henry Whitaker characterized the controversy as โ€œat best a paperwork error.โ€ Currie was not persuaded, signaling skepticism about Halliganโ€™s standing even before issuing Mondayโ€™s order.

    Currie, a Clinton-era appointee now based in South Carolina, was assigned to the case after Virginiaโ€™s federal judges recused themselves due to the unusual procedural issues raised by Halliganโ€™s appointment. The challenges brought by Comey and James were consolidated because they involved identical questions of authority.

    High-Profile Cases Scrapped, For Now

    The dismissals mark a significant development in two of the most closely watched prosecutions targeting officials long viewed unfavorably by conservatives for their roles in investigations and legal actions against former President Donald Trump. Comey has been a lightning rod for criticism over the FBIโ€™s handling of the 2016 Trump-Russia investigation, while Letitia James led New Yorkโ€™s aggressive civil case against Trump and his business empire.

    The DOJ could appeal Currieโ€™s ruling or choose to bring the charges againโ€”this time through a properly appointed U.S. attorney.

    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€

      Potential Cabinet Shifts As Trump Approaches One Year Back In Office

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      As President Donald Trump approaches the one-year mark of his second term, the White House is preparing for the possibility of limited Cabinet adjustments โ€” a normal process in any administration and one that officials stress is not indicative of instability.

      Unlike Trumpโ€™s first term, which saw high turnover across many departments, the presidentโ€™s current Cabinet has been deliberately steady. Senior officials say this has been intentional to reinforce continuity and reliability during the administrationโ€™s first year. While internal discussions about potential future changes have occurred, the White House maintains that no decisions have been made and no changes are expected before early next year.

      White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt dismissed speculation about looming resignations, saying: โ€œThe cabinet is not changing no matter how much CNN wishes that it would because it thrives off drama.โ€

      Department of Homeland Security: Praise for Noem, Scrutiny of Lewandowski

      One of the departments that has drawn attention is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump has made immigration enforcement a central focus of his second-term agenda, and DHS has been central to carrying out those policies.

      Multiple sources emphasized that the president remains pleased with Noemโ€™s leadership. A senior White House official reiterated Trumpโ€™s confidence, saying: โ€œThe President loves Kristi. He loves the job sheโ€™s doing.โ€

      However, internal friction has emerged around Corey Lewandowski, a longtime Trump ally who joined DHS as a special government employee with temporary status. His close working relationship with Noem has prompted speculation that the pair might eventually depart together if changes were made.

      Lewandowski, who previously helped run Trumpโ€™s 2016 campaign, has taken an active role inside the department. Sources told CNN he has directed personnel changes, overseen administrative leave requests, and pushed senior leaders to accelerate deportation-related programs. While supporters view him as an enforcer of the administrationโ€™s priorities, others within the White House believe his management style has caused tension.

      A person close to the White House noted that concerns have been raised internally: โ€œYes, he likes [Noem], but it has been brought to his attention that [Lewandowski] is a problem, and the agency is being mismanaged because of it.โ€

      The White House and DHS pushed back strongly on that interpretation. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson highlighted DHSโ€™s results under Trump and Noem, saying:
      โ€œThe tremendous results coming from the Department of Homeland Security โ€ฆ speak for themselves.โ€

      A DHS spokesperson added that Lewandowski โ€œhas a reputation of reprimanding officials who impede or slow down the administration and undermine the will of the American people.โ€

      In September, Trump met with Noem and Lewandowski to discuss DHS operations. According to two people familiar with the meeting, the conversation became tense at times โ€” particularly between Lewandowski and the president โ€” though Noemโ€™s standing with Trump was not affected.

      Department of Energy: Questions Around Secretary Chris Wright

      The Department of Energy, led by former Colorado energy executive Chris Wright, is another agency where speculation has surfaced. Sources say some White House officials believe Wright has been reluctant on certain campaign-promised initiatives and that his department has faced senior-level turnover.

      Energy Department spokeswoman Taylor Rogers defended Wrightโ€™s performance, saying:
      โ€œSecretary Wright has been working lockstep with President Trump since day one to restore Americaโ€™s energy dominance.โ€
      She added that U.S. oil production hit a record high in July under Trumpโ€™s policies.

      Past Discussions About Other Cabinet Members

      This is not the first time internal debate about Cabinet roles has surfaced. Earlier discussions took place around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after an accidental sharing of sensitive information, and Trump had expressed frustration over Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbardโ€™s stance on Iranโ€™s nuclear capabilities. Both remained in their posts.

      An upcoming Pentagon inspector general report on Hegsethโ€™s messaging incident could renew attention but is not expected to carry formal consequences.

      Youngkin Seen as a Potential Future Administration Pick

      With Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin leaving office in January due to term limits, several Republicans close to Trump believe he may be considered for a future Cabinet position if an opening arises. Although the two men have not directly discussed a role, Youngkin has been publicly supportive of the president.

      During a call with supporters, Youngkin told Trump:
      โ€œMr. President, I want to thank youโ€ฆ I know that you will always put America first.โ€

      Trump returned the praise, calling Youngkin โ€œone of the great governors in our country.โ€

      Sources say Youngkin would be interested in a position with an economic or business focus, while likely avoiding an immigration-first role such as DHS.

      Routine Evolution in Any Administration

      Cabinet adjustments are not unusual. During President Bidenโ€™s term, changes occurred at the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Labor. Trump officials emphasize that any future changes would be part of routine administrative alignment, not broader turmoil.

      Conservative Activist Punched In Face Files Lawsuit After Manhattan DA Admits Mistake

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      Washington D.C., USA - January 22, 2015; A Pro-Life woman clashes with a group of Pro-Choice demonstrators at the U.S. Supreme Court.

      A conservative pro-life activist who went viral earlier this year after being punched repeatedly during a street-interview segment in New York City has now filed a civil lawsuit against her alleged attacker.

      Savannah Craven Antao โ€” a pro-life advocate and host of the YouTube channel Her Patriot Voice โ€” says she was gathering on-camera interviews on April 3 for the pro-life organization Live Action when she was physically assaulted by Brianna J. Rivers, 30, of the Bronx. The incident, captured on video, spread widely across social media and conservative news outlets, sparking outrage among free-speech and pro-life advocates.

      Details of the Lawsuit

      According to the complaint filed Nov. 18 in Bronx Supreme Court, Craven Antao required emergency medical treatment after the attack and received stitches, amassing more than $3,000 in medical expenses. Attorneys with the Thomas More Society allege Rivers has โ€œknowingly, willfully and maliciously continued to mock [Savannah] and her views online in order to further inflict emotional distress.โ€

      The suit further states that Rivers mocked Craven Antaoโ€™s Christian faith and even created merchandise celebrating the assault. One alleged online post displayed a T-shirt design reading โ€œBAM!โ€ with an image of a fist hitting a face โ€” reportedly created by Rivers and a cousin to raise money for Riversโ€™ legal defense.

      Craven Antaoโ€™s attorneys say their client has experienced symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder and has received hundreds of violent threats since the incident. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

      Criticism of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

      Rivers was initially charged with second-degree assault โ€” a felony โ€” but the case fell apart in July after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Braggโ€™s office failed to turn over discovery materials by the legal deadline. The office then downgraded the charge to a misdemeanor before the entire case was dismissed.

      Bragg, a frequent target of criticism from conservatives for his handling of violent crime and his perceived leniency toward offenders, later acknowledged his officeโ€™s failure.

      โ€œEvery victim deserves their day in court, and our office has reached out to apologize to Ms. Craven Antao for the unacceptable error of missing the discovery deadline,โ€ a spokesperson wrote in September. โ€œWe are taking immediate internal steps in light of this case.โ€

      But for Craven Antao, the damage was already done.

      โ€œI have to look over my shoulder and worry about if somebody who supports her actions โ€ฆ is going to try to do something else,โ€ she told Fox News Digital. โ€œBecause what the DA Alvin Bragg himself has shown to people, with letting this case be dropped, is that they can go assault somebody and hurt them if they disagree with them and nothing is going to happen.โ€

      Fears for Conservative Journalists and Activists

      Craven Antao said she ultimately filed the civil suit to hold Rivers accountable and to send a message about political violence: โ€œFirst, Iโ€™d really appreciate my over $3,000 in medical bills to be paid off, because I should not be responsible for those. Second, itโ€™s to send a message โ€” hopefully to show her that she canโ€™t do this again.โ€

      She also connected her concerns to broader safety issues for conservative figures, referencing the recent killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

      โ€œIf they could do it to somebody like him, who has the resources to have the security and the checks and all the people surrounding him, what does this say for just average journalists โ€ฆ who donโ€™t have the means to hire a whole security team and be armed?โ€ she said.

      Craven Antao added that online threats and encouragement of Riversโ€™ behavior have left her uncertain about what could happen next. โ€œWith all the threats online and the comments she โ€˜likes,โ€™ encouraging her behavior, it makes me wonder if the wrong person is going to find me next time and something worse will happen.โ€

      Defense from Rivers

      Rivers previously issued a public apology on Facebook on April 5, though she also accused Craven Antao of provoking the incident.

      โ€œI am sorry,โ€ Rivers wrote, โ€œbut cannot sit around and allow you to continue pushing this one-sided narrative. I understand hands being put on someone is never the answer, but throwing rocks and hiding hands is worse. Savannah is a professional antagonist, not a โ€˜reporter,โ€™ and the truth will be told.โ€

      Legal Team Responds

      Thomas More Society attorney Christopher Ferrara sharply criticized Braggโ€™s office, saying their inaction forced Craven Antao to pursue civil remedies.

      โ€œSavannah was violently assaulted for peacefully expressing her pro-life beliefs and then humiliated all over again when the attacker went online to glorify it,โ€ Ferrara said. โ€œThe D.A.โ€™s office had every opportunity to pursue justice and, due to their incompetency or lack of will, failed to prosecute this vicious assault. Their refusal left us with no choice but to file civil action to hold Rivers accountable.โ€

      For Craven Antao, the lawsuit is not just about compensation โ€” itโ€™s about setting a precedent.

      โ€œHonestly, I hope that she eventually finds God,โ€ Craven Antao said. โ€œThatโ€™s what I pray for, because itโ€™s obvious that sheโ€™s got a lot of deep trauma rooted, and she takes it out on other people.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.