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Obama Clarifies Alien Comments: 'I Saw No Evidence'

Former president says odds of alien life are good, but no evidence of contact during his presidency.

George W. Bush Praises Washington's Humility in Presidents Day Message

The former president's essay appears to subtly criticize Trump's refusal to step down from office.

Trump Lashes Out at Comedian Bill Maher in Valentine's Day Post

President criticizes HBO host for continued mockery despite White House dinner invitation.

Democrats Urged to Take Stronger Stance Against AI Risks

Experts argue Democrats must prioritize consumer, worker, and democratic safeguards over corporate interests

Heritage Foundation Warns of Family Crisis, Offers No Solutions

Conservative think tank highlights declining birth rates and marriage, but fails to propose remedies

Trump Slams Bill Maher as 'Jerk' & 'Lightweight' After White House Dinner

President criticizes talk show host for 'anti-Trump' agenda after private meeting

Trump Blasts Bill Maher as 'Highly Overrated LIGHTWEIGHT' in Scathing Truth Social Post

The former president accused the comedian of having 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' and urged Republicans to stop using him to show the left is shifting their way.

Trump Policies Revive Economy After Biden Missteps

Inflation down, jobs up, and paychecks go further under Trump's second term

Trump Slams 'Jerk' Bill Maher, Calls White House Meeting 'Total Waste of Time'

The former president lashed out at the comedian on Truth Social, saying Maher was 'extremely nervous' and 'had ZERO confidence' during their Oval Office meeting.

Trump Takes Credit for Bible Sales Boom, Sparking Outrage Among Religious Leaders

The president's comments at the National Prayer Breakfast raise questions about his understanding of faith and religious expression.

Lincoln Tops Presidential Rankings, Trump Receives Most 'Poor' Marks: Poll

The YouGov survey finds stark partisan divides in how recent presidents are viewed.

Trump Calls Bill Maher a 'Jerk', Says Dinner Was 'Total Waste of Time'

President criticizes talk show host for failing to acknowledge administration's accomplishments

Trump Unleashes Valentine's Day Broadside Against TV Host Bill Maher

The former president called Maher a "highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT" in a lengthy Truth Social post.

Gallup to Stop Tracking Presidential Approval Ratings After 88 Years

The public opinion polling agency will no longer publish favorability ratings of political figures.

South Korea Conservatives Struggle Against Media Bias

Raising questions about election integrity is taboo in South Korea, just as in the U.S.

Bezos Urged NBC News to 'Stand Up to Trump,' Ex-Chairman Says

Former NBC News boss Andy Lack claims billionaire Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos confronted him about the network's coverage of Trump.

AG Bondi clashes with lawmakers in combative House hearing on Epstein case

O'Reilly says Bondi 'threw hand grenades' to 'blow the whole thing up' amid Democratic efforts to link Trump to Epstein

The Dangerous Rise of Nihilism in American Politics

Experts warn that growing frustration with institutions is mutating into a corrosive nihilism that rejects reason and promotes destruction.

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