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Salon, one of the early internet’s most influential websites that featured sharp voices and political and cultural journalism with a liberal sensibility, announced Thursday it would shut down after 31 years of publication. “It has been an extraordinary privilege,” the outlet said in a farewell note.

Days after Republicans faced a series of bruising midterm election losses, President Trump stood by his handling of the economy and the Iran war — but he acknowledged some "bad messaging" on economic issues and said his immigration crackdown was "too tough" at times. In a sitdown with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat, the president also suggested some top administration officials could be on their way out. One hour later, he announced White House chief of staff Susie Wiles would depart her role and be replaced by Stephen Miller. Here are the biggest takeaways from the interview: Why did Republicans...

Just a generation or two ago, Americans believed that if you worked hard, saved your money, behaved responsibly, and avoided doing something incredibly stupid or going to jail, you might eventually be able to buy a house. After the Second World War, millions of relatively affordable houses went up across America, helped by suburban expansion, automobiles, and eventually the Interstate Highway System. For many boomers, the life they knew included one working parent, larger families, stronger communities, widely available public education, safe neighborhoods, and a decent house in which to raise a family. The middle class was like a vast...

"And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly but, I feel better,” Chappelle said. Comedian Dave Chappelle admitted on stage Friday that he “feels better” after Charlie Kirk’s murder. “I feel f*cked up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly but, I feel better,” Chappelle said during a stand-up set in New York City Friday night.

...and suggesting that illegals who have been in the US for 10-15 years should have an opportunity to stay.

President Trump said during a Sunday appearance on “60 minutes” that the “hatred between” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the primary obstacles toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News’s Ross Douthat questioned Trump about his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, a claim he touted during his most recent campaign run. Douthat asked the president what the biggest obstacle to peace has been for the war, which is now almost in its fifth year. “It was the hatred between Zelensky and Putin. If I had been president that war would’ve never started. Zero...

A landslide win driven by economic frustration runs headlong into the challenge of making American life more affordable COLUMBUS, Ohio—Tom Green had a wish list when he cast his vote in the Democratic Party’s midterm landslide last week: Tougher rules on AI data centers. Universal healthcare. Better job protections.The 29-year-old software engineer helped elect Sherrod Brown to the Senate and Amy Acton to the governor’s office. Both Democrats pledged to stop energy-hungry AI data centers from raising consumers’ electricity bills. Brown aims to cap utility rate increases and control prescription-drug prices. Acton promises to forgive medical debt and deliver tax...

President Trump said he will be making a “few changes” to his cabinet following the midterm elections where his party suffered major losses at the hands of the Democrats who took control of the House and the Senate.“I love my Cabinet. I think they’re good. But I’ll … be doing maybe a few changes. I don’t wanna mention who,” Trump said in an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes. The outlet shared a preview of the president’s interview with Ross Douthat which is expected to air on Sunday at 7 p.m.Trump replied “I do” when Douthat pressed the president on...

One of the oldest tricks in the espionage game is the "honey trap," wherein the target is seduced into a, shall we say, intimate relationship with the spy, who proceeds to wheedle information or other favors out of the target via pillow talk. Even American Congressmen aren't immune, and neither, it seems, are CEOs of major tech companies. The chipmaker Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is under scrutiny for his relationship with one Alice Huang (no relation) who is suspected of being a Chinese spy. And, it turns out, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sounded the alarm on this some time...

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said she hopes the Supreme Court will overturn its 2024 ruling on presidential immunity, criticizing the decision as one of the "crazy things that it's done," Politico reported Saturday.The 2024 decision held that President Donald Trump could not be prosecuted for many acts tied to his official duties, a ruling Sotomayor and the court's two other liberal justices formally dissented from.Addressing an audience at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia, Sotomayor described the nation as experiencing a "rough patch," noting "systemic changes in my court's jurisprudence."Sotomayor described the recent "outpouring of voters" as an encouraging sign,...

Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's newly appointed White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, and some large companies will likely be targets ‌of congressional probes when Democrats take control of Congress in January, senior lawmakers said on Sunday. In television appearances, US Representative Robert Garcia of California and US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, set to lead the House Oversight and Senate Banking committees, vowed aggressive oversight after their party's sweeping midterm election victory. Meanwhile, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated he and his fellow Democrats would back an impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement have released from custody a Wisconsin state trooper originally from South Africa, his lawyers said. Attorney Marc Christopher said Trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, 21, was arrested Thursday at Dane County Regional Airport, WKOW-TV in Madison, Wis., reported. He was boarding a domestic flight to visit family in New Mexico at the time of his arrest. Van Der Merwe was born in South Africa, and his family immigrated to the United States legally seven years ago. He has waited that time for an asylum interview, Christopher told WISN-TV in Milwaukee. He...

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 8th of November2026 0:00 👋 Intro — key events of November 8, 2026 0:16 🇵🇱 "Khalitza 26.2": 11 countries, 2,800 troops drill near Ukraine's border 1:22 🇷🇺 Russia: foreign troops in Ukraine = intervention and a legitimate target 2:17 🛡️ European peacekeepers would be authorized to return fire 2:45 ❓ Will the Coalition dare to cross the border? 6:27 🚩 Ukraine ordered to intensify attacks — "flag days" before the talks 7:31 💥 Both sides prepare massive strikes ahead of Abu Dhabi 8:02 🇬🇧 UK urges citizens to leave the...

Two competing protests led to a tense day in Center City Philadelphia, in the wake of the continued violence in Palestine stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News reported that one group, coordinated by Philly Bike On Your Left, was organized to protest Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses on Sunday. The roughly 300 pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the “Boycott Ride” included about 200 people on bikes, CBS reports. This group was met by about 200 more pro-Israel counter-protesters, who also organized around Rittenhouse Square near the targeted businesses. Fox 29 reported that the six Jewish-owned businesses were labeled as “Zionist establishments” in...

Our Troops Rock! Thank you for all you do! For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! ~ Hall of Heroes ~ Maj Gen Leonard Wood Info from here. Leonard Wood (October 9, 1860 - August 7, 1927) was a physician who served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba and Governor General of the Philippines. Early in his military career, he received the Medal of Honor. Wood also holds officer...

Only a generation ago, Florida was the ultimate swing state, but turned reliably red in recent years to become a stronghold of conservatism. From here, Trump plotted his remarkable political comeback… Now, Florida finds itself facing something of a political retrenchment, as Trump’s power wanes on the national stage, and Republicans in the state reflect on a near-disaster... Trump loyalist Donalds, for example, will not enjoy the same fealty from the Republican-controlled legislature that the termed-out DeSantis did…Democrats made a net gain of 15 house seats in the state to strip the party’s supermajority. “It’s unlikely he’ll have the clout...

Join together with Fellow FREEPERS to Pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media.'And this is the Confidence that we have in Him, that, if we Ask Anything According to His Will, He Heareth us.' 1 John 5:14.Religion Forum Threads Labeled [Prayer] are Closed to Debate of Any Kind.Psalm 13:6I Trust in Your Unfailing Love; My Heart Rejoices in Your Salvation. I will Sing the Lord’s Praise, For He has Been Good to me.

Turning Point USA put its money and reputation behind Republicans in Arizona, only to see its candidates take an electoral drubbing on Tuesday. While some blame national political headwinds, others are pointing fingers at Turning Point itself… The defeats have intensified a growing divide among Arizona Republicans over Turning Point’s role in selecting the party’s candidates. Some Republicans argue the group’s success in primaries has come at the expense of the party’s ability to win over independents and moderate voters in general elections. But Turning Point CEO and Chair Erika Kirk said in a Wednesday social media post that the...

President Donald Trump took a swipe at Vice President JD Vance Sunday evening for blaming the GOP’s disastrous midterm elections on the Iran War, saying that “a lot of people didn’t like his comments.” Tuesday’s results gave Democrats reasons to celebrate across the country, leaving Republicans grim about seemingly everything except for narrowly winning the gubernatorial and Senate races in Florida. Enough congressional seats flipped blue — despite a Trump-backed gerrymandering effort pushed in multiple red states — to turn over majority control of both the U.S. House and Senate. Many other state and federal races previously assessed as safely...

The specter of “Groyperism” is haunting Republicans. This is the term used to describe fans of Nick Fuentes, the racist, antisemitic streamer with a small but devoted online following. It’s sometimes used as a catchall for the menagerie of disturbed, young, mostly male right-wingers who seem increasingly involved in Republican politics. They’re becoming a midterm issue. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D., Ga.) recently accused his opponent, Rep. Mike Collins (R., Ga.), of having hired “half the Third Reich” in reference to bizarre revelations involving Mr. Collins’s staff. One had been in a groupchat with Mr. Fuentes. Another had shared images of...