MAGA Turns On Trump Over Handling Of Jeffrey Epstein Files

MAGA Turns On Trump Over Handling Of Jeffrey Epstein Files

Before taking office, President Trump promised to release the FBI's files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Now he is urging his supporters to stop talking about Epstein. We discuss what the backlash means for Trump, for MAGA, and for the future of the Republican party.

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President Biden traveled to Ukraine on Monday on an unannounced trip to mark the anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country. But back home, more Americans are growing weary of continuing to suppo...

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A focus group of swing voters showed worry about President Biden's age — he'd be 82 at the start of a second term — but the voters said they'd still vote for him over Donald Trump. A 2020 rematch, tho...

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In remarks Friday, President Biden said the three aerial objects shot down by U.S. military were most likely tied to private companies, recreation or research institutions. And second gentleman Doug E...

16 Feb 202317min

Christian Nationalism's Foothold In American Politics

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A survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution found that found more than half of Republicans believe the US should be a strictly Christian nation, adhering...

15 Feb 202314min

GOP Targets Immigration Boss, Will Hold Hearings In Arizona

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14 Feb 202313min

More UFOs Shot Down By US Air Force

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The United States military downed three more unidentified flying objects, though the Biden administration said it had no indication that the objects were intended for surveillance. National Security C...

13 Feb 202313min

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