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- ‘The Sound of Ingrates!’ Pete Hegseth Scoffs at Protesters During National G...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth scoffed at protesters he deemed “ingrates” as he addressed National Guard troops ahead of America’s 250th celebrations. Members of the National Guard stood in formation at Washington’s Meridian Hill Park as part of the Trump administration’s “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force.” Protesters chanted “Guard, go home!” and blared sirens as Trump officials like Stephen Miller and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the troops. Hegseth began, “To the soldiers here, thank you for everything you’re doing. Thank you for waiting out here in the sun. I’m to blame. Sorry, I had to meeting go long. I never want to make the formation stand out any longer than it has to, because I’ve stood in your formation before, waiting for somebody to show up so I can get out and do my job.” Hegseth continued: And that’s the beautiful part about what you do. You do your job no matter what. In fact, this background noise this morning is perfect. It’s the sound of ingrates. Of ingratitude. Of people who are so blinded by ideology they can’t see law and order, and common sense in front of them. But there’s nothing ideological about this group. There’s nothing political about this exercise. Law and order is something all Americans deserve, Black, white, rich, poor, man or woman from DC or far flung places in this country. And the beautiful thing is, when I look at this group, that’s all of you. From all across this great country, you’re not from Washington, most of you, but this is your capital. And you believe in this 250th year that it should be safe and it should be secure for every single citizen that lives here and every single citizen that comes to visit in this 250th year. And you do it whether it’s cold, whether it’s raining, whether it’s — well it doesn’t snow here that often — whether it’s snowing or whether it’s 100 degrees on the 4th of July. See, these ingrates will fade away. They’ll go back to wherever they came from. You will do your job, and you will do it professionally with courage, boldly, assisting with arrests, helping people who need help. Hegseth then took a shot at the media. “The crime rate here has dropped in staggering amounts. And the media won’t want to admit it because of course they’d have… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- Cornyn Sounds Off on SAVE Act, Latest Texas Polling: ‘I’m Not Gonna Say I To...
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) dropped some unfiltered commentary Thursday, pouring cold water on the SAVE Act’s chance of passing and sounding off about the latest polling in the Texas Senate race for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who defeated him in the primary runoff in May. To say that the Cornyn v. Paxton primary battle was bitter and brutal is an epic understatement. The incumbent was widely viewed as a stronger candidate in the general election due to Paxton’s series of scandals, lawsuits, and controversies — not to mention a messy and contentious pending divorce — but the attorney general got support from the MAGA wing of the GOP for his combative, far-right stances. President Donald Trump initially declined to endorse for the primary, and rumors were swirling that he was expected to endorse Cornyn, but in the final days of the runoff (and when polling showed Paxton with a substantial lead), Trump threw his support behind the AG. The primary was far less fractious on the Democratic side. State Rep. James Talarico (D) surpassed Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) by a comfortable margin and without needing a runoff; she conceded the race the next morning and tweeted a call for her supporters to “remain united” and “rally around our nominees.” The latest polling in the race shows Cornyn and his supporters may be vindicated in their concerns about Paxton’s electability. A New York Times/Siena poll conducted last month had the race tied, with Talarico clobbering Paxton among Hispanic and independent voters and concerns about Paxton’s messy ethical problems dragging him down. National and Senate Republicans warned about Paxton's character problems. Those are showing up. Good character: Talarico (56%), Paxton (38%)Right kind of moral values: Talarico (51%), Paxton (39%)https://t.co/cB5I5q5RA1 — Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) June 30, 2026 The night Cornyn lost the runoff, he vowed to support “the Republican ticket,” but he’s made a series of comments in the wake of the election that have raised eyebrows for being widely viewed as critical about Paxton, Trump, and other issues connected to GOP politics. Thursday morning, Cornyn was again sharing some thoughts on social media, drawing angry responses from some Trump and Paxton supporters and even clapping back. Cornyn kicked off the morning by sharing a link to an op-ed by Karl Rove calling the concept of “Heritage Americans” that has been pushed by Vice President JD Vance and… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago - CNN Anchor Stuns With Reason Why Jon Ossoff Could Become President: He Doesn’t...CNN anchor Elex Michaelson raised eyebrows this week with his closing comment moderating a panel discussion on possible contenders in the 2028 Democratic Party presidential primary, offering his take on what might differentiate Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) – how Jewish they “read” to voters. As the Tuesday evening conversation wound down, panelist and YouTuber Eric Messersmith argued, “But on the Jewish thing, because he is Jewish, he might be the Democrat that can thread the needle. Because even though he’s Jewish, he’s very critical of the Israeli government, very critical of Benjamin Netanyahu. He has credibility on that issue. So it’s possible—I think he could fill that lane in between the two extremes of the Democratic Party.” Michaelson then wrapped up the discussion, “Yeah, as a Jew, some people read a little more Jewish than other people, and John Ossoff may not read as Jewish as Josh Shapiro does, for whatever that’s worth.” Michaelson’s comment was clipped by The Forward’s Jacob Korbluh, and it gained steam on social media as many on the left and right expressed dismay. Conservative commentator Meghan McCain and hard-left DropSite pundit Ryan Grim offered nearly the same take, replying on X, “What exactly are we doing?” What exactly are we doing? https://t.co/RvU0PPhOhM — Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 2, 2026 What are we doing?? https://t.co/sFuZtLghbe — Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) July 2, 2026 Trump’s former ambassador to Israel, David Friedman replied, “Most dangerous and offensive words in the modern vernacular: ‘As a Jew . . .’” Most dangerous and offensive words in the modern vernacular: “As a Jew . . .” https://t.co/L0D1Y4rbG8 — David M Friedman (@DavidM_Friedman) July 2, 2026 Below are some more reactions from across the political spectrum: Don’t get used to this. Outrageous. https://t.co/1aGgMkTVC9 — Rebeccah Heinrichs (@RLHeinrichs) July 2, 2026 This is going to be a bizarre 2028 https://t.co/uKbXqdaP2Y — Natalie Korach (@NatalieKorach) July 2, 2026 I’m seeing even conservative friends going into mode at this. My job for 21 years was to write about how Jews “read.” Ossoff and Shapiro both “read” as Jews – we’re a diverse bunch. Let’s drop this litmus test crap and assess on policies, integrity etc. https://t.co/ECyIRZjc07 — Ron Kampeas (@kampeas) July 2, 2026 Crazy that this just… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- Zohran Mamdani Smoked by the Right for Asking New Yorkers to Set ACs to 78 Degre...It’s a hot one, and we’re not talking about the weather. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is feeling the heat from the right after he posted an air conditioning recommendation ahead of a major heat wave hitting the Big Apple this week. “New York: it’s hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool,” Mamdani posted to X on Wednesday. “Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you’re not using, and unplug what you can.” He added: “Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings, dimming/turning off our lights during peak electricity demand, asking private partners to do the same, and powering down non-essential equipment.” New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool. Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can. Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings,… — Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) July 1, 2026 The post prompted an uproar on social media, with numerous figures stepping up to scold Mamdani, and warn that the Big Apple might be a little too “red” as a result. Barstool boss Dave Portnoy, who said earlier this week that he may challenge Mamdani for mayor, led that charge, saying, “Welcome to communism people! Hope you enjoy!” 78 degrees??? Welcome to communism people! Hope you enjoy! https://t.co/F8KLz9398u — Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 1, 2026 On Fox News, the curvy couch at Fox & Friends echoed those remarks, with Brian Kilmeade saying, “When it’s 78 degrees, that’s when you usually put the AC on, but not in Communist New York City!” Kilmeade’s co-host Lawrence Jones added: “I don’t think he was joking, though. I think we should take him seriously. This is Step 1 of ‘Little Commie Mamdani.'” In an X transmission from the “Deep South,” former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who scolded Democrats as a whole: This is the worst campaign ad for the Democrats. Set your air to 78 degrees? Bless your hearts New York City!!American energy should be so strong and plentiful that you never have to set it above 70 if you don’t feel like it. And this comes from the Deep South in Georgia!! https://t.co/FK13i4sbLS — Former… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Creating a ‘Hermetically Sealed Environment’ f...This weekend, the United States of America will observe an event likely to draw attention from hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding. CNN chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller was asked about security concerns and protocol by The Situation Room co-host Pamela Brown Thursday morning. Miller, who has previous experience as the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence & Counterterrorism, noted the pair’s planned venue will offer a “hermetically sealed environment.” That was likely one reason the pair chose the venue in the first place, he added. “They are hoping [it’s] impervious to paparazzi and other stalkers. There’s no windows. The roof is covered. You can’t fly over it with a helicopter or a drone, and what they were looking for was privacy control and security,” Miller explained. “They will have 31st street on the south side of the garden, and 33rd street on the north side of the garden closed to traffic. Vehicles will enter through a controlled checkpoint at either one and go into a tent where a flap will come down, and then they will enter a special entrance that will take them to the place where the reception is going to be.” Miller also offered a glimpse into the pair’s plans: “Then the next day, when we expect there is going to be a wedding, that guest list will surge from 100 close friends to 1000 close friends, and they will repeat on both sides of the building. These cars [are] coming in with tinted windows, mini buses, garage entrances—so even if fans show up, even if the press shows up, I’m sure we’ll be there, they’re not going to see much, except cars coming and cars going.” The secrecy afforded by the venue should shield the couple and their guests from prying eyes, be they from fans or the press. The presumed upcoming nuptials have been shrouded in secrecy, though some details have emerged as the calendar inches closer to the pair’s expected wedding date on July 3. Swift and Kelce have not officially confirmed they’re getting married at Madison Square Garden this weekend, but New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said this week that a permit for a “large event” had been filed at the venue, and trucks have been spotted loading equipment into the venue.The post Taylor Swift… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- James Carville Devastated Over the State of US: ‘I Wish Somebody Could Give Me...
Politicon The state of the United States is “really, really bad” at the moment, James Carville warned on Thursday’s edition of Politics War Room —and he really wishes someone “could give me something to feel better.” Carville and co-host Al Hunt were answering questions from listeners toward the end of the episode when a broad question about the “media coverage that favors the fringe” of the Democratic Party was posed. “So why can’t Democratic politicians look these reporters in the eye or the camera and say, ‘Stop asking me about someone who just won a primary in a district most people will never go to and ask me about the shady deals the administration is running? Ask me about something relevant instead of creating cable news drama,'” said the listener. “We got one political party in this country that is, for the most part, doesn’t believe in legitimacy,” Carville answered. “And if you come up in journalism, you come up in anything, it’s hard to come to the conclusion that these are… you know these people, you say, ‘Are they bad people?'” But, he continued, things are grim. “But we’ve come to a really, really bad place. A really bad place. And it’s just so hard for the country to come to grips with the fact that the Supreme Court, four f*cking people in the Supreme Court, don’t even believe that the 14th Amendment exists. And you got an entire movement in this country that wants to deny the First Amendment. We’re in trouble. I don’t know how to sugarcoat it,” said Carville. So stories about progressive and Democratic wins are welcome, he concluded, even if they aren’t as relevant to swaths of the country. “I wish somebody could give me something to feel better about,” Carville concluded. “I hope this election, this is a whole ball of wax, I think.” “Well, yeah, that’s what you’ve got to feel good about, the necessity to win that election,” Hunt chimed in.The post James Carville Devastated Over the State of US: ‘I Wish Somebody Could Give Me Something to Feel Better’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago
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