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Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images Bill Pulte, selected by President Donald Trump to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), attempted to force Tulsi Gabbard out of her role early in a move that triggered a direct intervention from the president. Pulte, currently director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is lined up for the role after Gabbard publicly announced she intended to leave at the end of the month to help care for her husband, who is battling cancer. Officials familiar with the matter, however, told Axios that Pulte called Gabbard on Tuesday and informed her: “Today is your last day.” The statement reportedly caught Gabbard off guard. “I need to hear it from the president or the White House,” Gabbard responded, according to two officials briefed on the conversation. Following the call, Gabbard contacted Trump directly. The president did not instruct her to leave immediately, according to one source familiar with the discussion. Instead, Trump reportedly asked, “What day works best for you?” Gabbard selected June 19 as her departure date and Trump later announced the revised timeline on Truth Social and confirmed that Pulte would oversee the intelligence office on an interim basis while a permanent nominee is chosen and confirmed by the Senate. Still, lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about Pulte’s lack of military and intelligence experience and the absence of a security clearance.The post Bill Pulte Reportedly Tried to Oust Tulsi Gabbard Early as He Took Over at DNI, Forcing Trump to Intervene: ‘Today Is Your Last Day’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - ‘A Special Kind of Con Man’: Jimmy Kimmel Mocks ‘Fine Print’ Warning on ...
Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump’s commemorative gold coin, on sale for nearly $12,000 ahead of UFC Freedom 250 and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The late-night host devoted part of his opening monologue Wednesday night to scrutinizing the fine print attached to the coin, being sold through a partnership involving the Trump Organization. “It just so happens that the Trump family is offering a special commemorative coin with his head on it for this UFC event for the low, low price of only $11,999,” he said. Showing an image of the medallion on-screen, which features an image of the president, Kimmel quipped: “You can see though it’s a beautiful coin. ‘Julius UF Caesar’ is pictured. This is 1 ounce of pure PF70-rated gold.” “Just by comparison, an ounce of PF70-rated gold in coin form without his head on it goes for about 4,500 bucks. So this is a deal,” he laughed. The comedian, however, had the most fun by focusing particular attention on the product’s disclaimer. “If you read the fine print, which they would prefer you do not do, you will learn that the coin is ‘intended for individual enjoyment only and not for investment purposes,'” he read aloud. “‘This is not political, has nothing to do with any political campaign.’ ‘It is not legal tender and has no face value.'” “You really have to hand it to Trump,” Kimmel joked. “I mean, it takes a special kind of con man to sell your supporters money they cannot spend anyplace.” He noted that the White House had issued a statement denying that the president’s family was “profiting off an event he forced onto the White House grounds.” Reading a statement from White House spokesperson Davis Ingle, who recommended those pushing “fake news” about “conflict of interest” should get themselves a “Trump Bible,” Kimmel mocked the further product promotion. “Repent, for only $59.99,” he cracked. Watch above via ABC.The post ‘A Special Kind of Con Man’: Jimmy Kimmel Mocks ‘Fine Print’ Warning on Trump’s $12,000 UFC Gold Coin first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - ‘No Games!’ Trump Demands GOP Lawmakers ‘IMMEDIATELY’ Pass $350B Militar...
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump demanded congressional Republicans “IMMEDIATELY” advance a new $350 billion reconciliation package that would dramatically increase military spending while reviving election reforms. In a lengthy Truth Social post on Wednesday night, the president urged GOP lawmakers to move quickly on what he described as “Recon 3.0,” framing the proposal as a historic investment in U.S. defense and national security. “I am hereby calling on Republicans in Congress to IMMEDIATELY advance and pass the forthcoming $350 Billion Reconciliation Bill (Recon 3.0) — which, at the request of our Great Department of War — will include THE SAVE AMERICA ACT as well,” Trump wrote. “No games, no delays, and no weak compromises! Do this ASAP.” Trump argued the legislation would be the “ONLY” way to a $1.5 trillion military budget, touting plans to fund projects like the “Golden Dome” missile defense system, a “Golden Fleet” of naval vessels, F-47 and B-21 aircraft programs, expanded ammunition production, and increased investment in the Space Force and drone capabilities. “This is a GENERATIONAL Investment in our Military, even bigger than President Reagan’s!” he wrote. The proposal would mark Republicans’ third attempt to use the budget reconciliation process this Congress, following last year’s tax-focused package and a recent immigration enforcement bill signed by Trump earlier on Wednesday. Trump also insisted the legislation include the SAVE America Act, a push to require photo identification and proof of citizenship to vote while restricting mail-in ballots. Trump argued the bill “will protect our Elections for Generations to come. Our Warriors protect our most Sacred Rights, and Voting is at the top. Time to defend that Right for every American!” The legislation has repeatedly failed to secure enough support in the Senate, but despite the resistance, the president insisted the package was essential to both national defence and election security, ending his appeal with a direct call to lawmakers: “Pass ALL $350 BILLION and THE SAVE AMERICA ACT to secure the NATION for our children and grandchildren.”The post ‘No Games!’ Trump Demands GOP Lawmakers ‘IMMEDIATELY’ Pass $350B Military Bill and Voter ID Law first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - How Tesla’s Stock Listing in 2010 Enabled SpaceX’s I.P.O.
Investors who bought the automaker’s shares in its initial public offering became rich. As a result, many have a deep faith in Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions
The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed. [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - Social media on trial: Four important cases to watchSocial media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant. [TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago
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