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October 16, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

October 16, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

Yesterday the Trump administration announced it would pay furloughed troops by using funds Congress appropriated for research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDTE) for fiscal year 2026. Today White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump had “found a creative solution to keep the troops paid. And rather than congratulate the president for doing that, this unprecedented action to get our …

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October 12, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

October 16, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

On October 9, President Donald J. Trump’s office issued an official proclamation declaring Monday, October 13, “Columbus Day.” The proclamation says that the day is one on which “our Nation honors the legendary Christopher Columbus—the original American hero, a giant of Western civilization, and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the earth. …

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The IMF boss is right to say ‘buckle up’ – the global economy is facing multiple menaces | Heather Stewart

The IMF boss is right to say ‘buckle up’ – the global economy is facing multiple menaces | Heather Stewart

Little more than 48 hours passed last week between a warning from the IMF chief, Kristalina Georgieva, that “uncertainty is the new normal” and Donald Trump’s latest tariff onslaught – this time aimed at China. Markets plunged on Friday after Trump threatened to levy punitive additional tariffs of 100% on Chinese goods in retaliation for Beijing’s blocks on exports of …

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October 2, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

October 16, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

At about 1:00 on Tuesday morning, federal agents from Border Patrol, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) raided an apartment building on Chicago’s South Shore Drive. Using helicopters and large vehicles, as well as flash-bang grenades, and dressed in military fatigues, agents broke down the doors of the residents of …

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Heather McMahan opens up on Rory McIlroy-Ryder Cup moment

Heather McMahan opens up on Rory McIlroy-Ryder Cup moment

Heather McMahan is providing more details about the “international incident” she found herself in during the Ryder Cup after she was heard chanting “F–k you, Rory” with the crowd ahead of the second day of the tournament held on Long Island over the weekend.  McMahan spoke in depth about the incident, which led to her resignation as emcee at the …

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Heather McMahan breaks silence after ‘f–k you, Rory’ McIlroy chant

Heather McMahan breaks silence after ‘f–k you, Rory’ McIlroy chant

Heather McMahan has broken her silence after she resigned from her role as emcee at this past weekend’s Ryder Cup after she was heard chanting “f–k you, Rory” — directed at Team Europe star Rory McIlroy — along with the crowd before the start of Saturday’s session.  The Northern Irishman faced a barrage of jeers and over-the-line comments during the …

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September 19, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

October 16, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

Today U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday threw out the $15 billion lawsuit President Donald J. Trump filed on September 15 against the New York Times for defamation. The judge, who was appointed by President George H.W. Bush, called the complaint “decidedly improper and impermissible” and took Trump’s lawyers to task for using a legal complaint as a public forum for …

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