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- Mika Brzezinski Grills Politico Reporter Behind Platner Bombshell for ‘Concret...
Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski thoroughly grilled Politico journalist Adam Wren on “what concrete evidence” made him “sure” that his bombshell report on allegations that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner raped a woman in 2021 was “publishable.” The exclusive published on Monday, a week before the Maine deadline for replacing Platner, detailed allegations from 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot, who said she was involved in an on-and-off relationship with Platner for more than two years before accusing him of assault. The report described her account of the “not consensual” sexual encounter, during which she claimed Platner entered her home “uninvited” and drunk. In an interview with CNN on Monday night, Racicot said her reasons for coming forward were not politically motivated. Platner, meanwhile, denied the allegations in a video address but said he was pausing his Senate campaign to “reflect on the best path forward.” In the wake of that announcement, however, several prominent Democrats who had previously endorsed his candidacy – including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Senator Rubén Gallego (D-AZ) – have since withdrawn their support. When Wren appeared on Morning Joe on Tuesday morning, Brzezinski opened by noting there’s no police report of the incident and interrogating Wren on the “high standards” that would make the story “publishable.” “So my question to you, given the very high standards Politico has before, they write something like this and publish it, what aspects of this story brought it to the level of publishable?” she asked. “Yeah, you’re correct here, Mika, there is no police report in this case,” Wren said. “We spent a lot of time talking to Jenny, you know, asking her for corroborating evidence. She shared that she had confided to a number of people, including her therapist in almost real-time. And we reviewed email exchanges between she and her therapist, referring to what she called the sexual assault and her therapist sort of acknowledging that this had happened to her.” He continued: “We talked to people who she confided in. In the months after this happened. We asked her why she didn’t file a police report, and she described sort of the insular nature of where she lives and her corner of Maine that she shares with Graham Platner. And she, you know, debated sort of how to handle this. And we found ultimately the number of corroborating pieces of evidence to support… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Trump Demands Congress Fast-Track ‘Recon 3.0’ When They Return to Capitol Hi...
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) President Donald Trump repeated demands that congressional leaders make his “Reconciliation 3.0” budget package a “Number One Priority” when they return to Washington, D.C., arguing $350 billion in defense would keep the U.S. military “HOTTER” than all others and that his “SAVE AMERICA ACT” was essential to keep the country “FREE.” The president took to Truth Social hours after departing the U.S. to travel to Turkey for a NATO summit, set to take place over the next two days. “The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful. No other Nation can do what we do (It’s not even close!). This year we set even more Historic Recruiting Records, months ahead of schedule. Morale has never been higher,” Trump wrote, adding: “Our Military’s unmatched POWER was on full display during our Celebration of 250 Years of American Independence and, like our Country, the WAR DEPARTMENT has never been ‘HOTTER.’” “We need to keep it that way,” he said, urging the party to pass “Reconciliation 3.0.” He continued: “I am calling on House and Senate Leadership to make this their Number One Priority, and ensure that 350 Billion Dollars in Recon 3.0 moves out of the Budget Committee as soon as Congress is back in session.” Trump also argued for his push for voter ID requirements to be folded into the package, which he said could move swiftly through Congress, writing: “The SAVE AMERICA ACT, which everyone is asking for, paired with the full funding of our Great Department of War, can be passed very quickly, ensuring that the United States of America stays FREE for Generations to come.” (Screengrab via Truth Social) The renewed push comes despite skepticism from some Republicans about the prospects for another party-line spending package. In June, before recess, Republicans remained at an impasse over the proposal. House GOP leaders had spent weeks trying to rally support for the package, arguing it represents the best chance to advance parts of Trump’s proposed SAVE America Act and other conservative priorities, but fiscal conservatives insist they will not back a budget resolution unless it is fully offset with spending cuts. Other Republicans have raised concerns over the proposed $350 billion defense funding and the broader contents of the package. The internal divisions have cast doubt on House leaders’ ability to move the measure, with lawmakers acknowledging there is still no agreed framework despite… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - WATCH: Belgium Trolls Prez With ‘Trump Dance’ Celebration After Crushing USM...
(Screengrab via X) Belgian players trolled President Donald Trump after eliminating the USMNT from the World Cup on Monday night, celebrating their emphatic 4-1 victory with his signature dance in a game overshadowed by controversy over his intervention to overturn Folarin Balogun’s ban. Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals after overwhelming the USMNT in Seattle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice before substitute Romelu Lukaku added Belgium’s fourth goal late in the match. As the team gathered to celebrate Lukaku’s goal, several Belgian players broke into the familiar “Trump dance,” mimicking the arm-pumping routine the president has often performed at campaign rallies and public appearances. Belgium did the Trump dance after beating USA pic.twitter.com/xva7xWZODz — BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) July 7, 2026 The display appeared to directly mock the president over his role in lobbying FIFA’s decision to overturn Balogun’s automatic one-match suspension from the previous game. The U.S. striker had been given a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was initially expected to miss the round-of-16 clash before FIFA dropped the ban. Trump later revealed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the case, saying Balogun’s absence would have left a “big stain” on the tournament. The reversal sparked a political firestorm as pundits called out the interference as did the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), while Belgium’s own football federation vowed to appeal the decision. In post-match interviews, Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin acknowledged the “sense of injustice” had fueled his team’s resolve to win on the pitch. “A lot has happened off the pitch over the last two days. There was a sense of injustice within the squad, and we were determined to respond on the field,” he said. “We told ourselves we had to respond on the pitch. That’s what we did,” Belgian captain Youri Tielemans also said. Belgium also appeared to continue the jab online after the match. The national team’s X account posted a photo of Lukaku cupping his ear after scoring, alongside the caption: “overturn this.” Overturn this. #USABEL pic.twitter.com/KcBAJp3Z7d — Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) July 7, 2026 The victory sends Belgium into a quarterfinal match against Spain, and ends the United States’ World Cup campaign as the last remaining host nation after Canada and Mexico were both eliminated in the round of 16.The post WATCH: Belgium Trolls Prez With ‘Trump Dance’ Celebration After Crushing… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago - USMNT Eliminated From World Cup by Belgium, Team Insists Balogun Drama ‘Had No...The United States was eliminated from the World Cup on Monday night after Belgium took out the last remaining co-hosting nation in a 4-1 victory, reaching the quarterfinals in a match largely overshadowed by a political firestorm surrounding USMNT striker Folarin Balogun. A mistake-packed display by USMNT against a clinical European side saw Belgian Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice before Hans Vanaken capitalized on a costly error by U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese before Belgian star Romelu Lukaku added a stoppage-time fourth goal. But the defeat came after days of controversy surrounding Balogun’s eligibility. The striker had initially been due to miss the Round of 16 after receiving a red card in the previous game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, only for FIFA to yank his suspension after President Donald Trump personally asked about it. Balogun, however, ultimately made little impact. He won the free kick that led to the Americans’ only goal, with Malik Tillman’s effort deflecting into the net, but Belgium largely neutralized the forward throughout the match. Speaking after the loss, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino dismissed any suggestion that the off-field debate had affected his squad. “I am so frustrated and disappointed with the people that are supposed to understand the situation,” the U.S. coach said. “What is the point of insulting or receiving a lot of bad messages and threats if my position is that I am the head coach? It’s a rule that it’s possible to apply and try, that the players that can be available. My position was to train the team.” He continued: “If you have available Balogun because the disciplinary committee of FIFA allowed for you to have the player, it’s not a problem. I feel so disappointed with too many people. They mix things, they put politics and manipulation and talk about ethics and integrity.” “It had no impact,” USMNT captain Tim Ream agreed in a separate interview. The win sends Belgium into a quarterfinal match against Spain. Watch above via YouTube.The post USMNT Eliminated From World Cup by Belgium, Team Insists Balogun Drama ‘Had No Impact’ on Loss first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- ‘Grab Whatever You Want’: Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take S...
AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein President Donald Trump reportedly invited a German delegation to take various items from a room in the White House, saying they could be sold for “thousands of dollars.” In a piece published by The Wall Street Journal on Sunday, the paper described a previously unreported meeting of European heads of government back in January, after Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, the autonomous North Atlantic and Arctic Circle territory from Denmark. Trump insisted that the U.S. must have Greenland for national security purposes, even though the U.S. maintains a military base on the island and – under an agreement with Greenland – can increase the troop presence there. However, Trump has indicated he wants Greenland to become a U.S. territory. European leaders were so concerned about the president’s designs on Greenland that they convened a meeting in January, where French President Emmanuel Macron declared, “We are drawing a line here.” As Macron spoke, he had deployed French troops to Greenland to engage in joint military exercises with Denmark, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. In March, less than two months after the meeting of European leaders, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Trump at the White House. According to an official cited by the Journal, Merz was surprised to see Trump acting “normal,” but the trip soon took a turn for the weird. Trump led Merz and the German contingent to a room adjacent to the Oval Office, which Trump called “the Lewinsky room,” where former President Bill Clinton did not have sexual relations with that woman. The room contained “MAGA memorabilia and Florsheim shoes. Trump invited his guests to help themselves: When Merz visited, he was surprised to find Trump “normal,” an official later said. Trump listened, asked questions, seemed open to new information and knowledgeable about some topics—though surprisingly unaware of others, including the military situation in Ukraine. During their chat, Trump told Merz he had something to show him, and walked the chancellor of Germany into a small study off the Oval Office. It was, Trump announced, “the Lewinsky room” and he had filled it with MAGA memorabilia, including red hats and boxes of Florsheim dress shoes. “Just grab whatever you want,” a congenial Trump told his German guests, adding that their wives could sell the swag for “thousands of dollars.” –The post ‘Grab Whatever You Want’: Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to… [TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago - ‘No Going Back’: France Was Reportedly Prepared for a ‘Shooting War’ if ...
AP Photo/Evan Vucci A stunning report in The Wall Street Journal described a marathon meeting of U.S. European allies who had come to view the country as a security risk under President Donald Trump. Citing national security, Trump has repeatedly insisted that the U.S. must acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory in the North Atlantic and Arctic Circle. The U.S. already maintains one military base on the island and, under an agreement, may increase its military presence there. However, Trump has indicated he wants Greenland to become a U.S. territory. On Jan. 3, the U.S. military raided Venezuela and abducted then-President Nicolas Maduro before bringing him to the U.S. to face drug trafficking charges. Shortly after the raid, Trump reiterated his desire for Greenland. So concerned were U.S. allies in Europe, they met to discuss how to approach the president, according to a report published by the Journal on Sunday. The leaders met at the European Council headquarters in Brussels. Cameras and phones were not allowed, and each head of government had been told to come alone. French President Emmanuel Macron was blunt in his assessment. He had just deployed French soldiers to Greenland to participate in Denmark’s Operation Arctic Endurance, in which Canada, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden also participated. The Journal reported that the forces there – or at least the French and Danish ones – were prepared for a hot war with the U.S. Around the five-hour mark of the meeting, Macron addressed his counterparts: “We are drawing a line here,” began Emmanuel Macron, president of France, according to several leaders present and their most senior aides. For a year, America’s closest allies had tried to placate Trump with a mix of flattery and concessions on mutual-defense and trade issues, hoping to buy time. Now, French soldiers were in Greenland, alongside Danish special forces equipped for a shooting war with America. The French president repeated an argument he’d been pressing for years, with mounting urgency: that Europe’s overreliance on America was a security risk. “There is no going back,” he said. The report highlighted that European nations are accelerating their divestment from U.S. technology. “Authorities from France to the Netherlands are quietly removing American tech from their systems, adopting European open-source software and urging civil servants to no longer use Microsoft Teams or Office,” it said. “Belatedly, they are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to… [TheTopNews] Read More.9 hours ago
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