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• Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress — Republican Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation effective January 5, 2026, citing "unfair and wrong" treatment by President Trump after he withdrew his endorsement. Greene stated she faced death threats and personal attacks following Trump's withdrawal of support. Trump responded by calling the resignation "great news for the country." The move shocked political observers and prompted speculation about Greene's future political ambitions.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026 — Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from the House of Representatives, effective January 5, 2026, citing souring relations with President Trump and frustration with the legislative branch being "sidelined." Greene, a former Trump ally, broke with the administration over the Epstein files release, Israel policy, healthcare subsidies, and other issues. Trump responded by calling the resignation "great news for the country." Greene's departure will further narrow House Speaker Mike Johnson's already thin majority.
• Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will not seek reelection — On November 21, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced in a public letter that she would not run for reelection. In the letter, she attacked Trump and "Establishment Republicans," called out Trump's threats to primary her, and stated, "I refuse to be a 'battered wife' hoping it all goes away and gets better." Three days later, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News reported that her letter "rang true to" many House Republicans, with a senior House Republican describing widespread dissatisfaction with the White House team's treatment of members and predicting more early resignations and loss of the House majority.
• Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene over Epstein records stance — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican and supporter of former President Trump, announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026. Her decision follows a public break with Trump after she pushed for the release of the Epstein files, which Trump initially resisted. Greene cited threats from Trump and described her Republican colleagues as "terrified" to oppose him publicly. Her resignation highlights internal tensions within the Republican Party and signals a shift in her stance towards Trump.
• Trump attacked Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and withdrew endorsement — President Trump withdrew his support for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday after she criticized his handling of the Epstein records and refused to remove her name from the discharge petition forcing a House vote. Greene had publicly opposed Trump's initial resistance to releasing the files and stood with survivors demanding transparency. Trump reportedly called her a "traitor" for her stance.
• Trump withdrew endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — Trump posted angrily at Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), calling her a traitor, "wacky," and a "ranting Lunatic." He announced he was withdrawing his endorsement of her and would support another Republican to replace her in her district. This attack came after Greene and other House Republicans indicated they would vote to release the Epstein files despite Trump's initial opposition.
• Trump attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene with inflammatory rhetoric over Epstein files disagreement — Trump posted statements withdrawing his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her "wacky" and accusing her of complaining excessively. He stated he would support a primary challenger against her in Georgia and claimed she had "gone Far Left." Greene responded by stating she was receiving security warnings about threats to her safety fueled by Trump's rhetoric, drawing parallels to threats faced by Jeffrey Epstein victims. The exchange sparked internal MAGA conflict, with supporters divided over the dispute.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene announced resignation from Congress, citing Trump retaliation over Epstein files advocacy — Trump repeatedly attacked House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene over the weekend, calling her a "traitor" and using other insults after she publicly stated that releasing the Epstein files was "the easiest thing in the world" and criticized efforts to block their release. Greene responded on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, stating that Trump's rhetoric "can radicalize people against me and put my life in danger." She subsequently reported receiving hoax pizza deliveries and a pipe bomb threat directed at her construction company.
• — On November 21, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 5, 2026. Greene stated she faced retaliation from Trump after publicly advocating for release of the Epstein files and criticizing Trump's initial resistance. On 60 Minutes, she said standing up for trafficking victims "should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President." Trump responded by calling her a traitor and "very dumb" on Truth Social and promised to back a replacement candidate.

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• Trump called Bloomberg reporter "piggy" on Air Force One — A video emerged of President Trump on Air Force One last Friday reacting to a question by Bloomberg's White House Correspondent Catherine Lucey by saying "Quiet. Quiet piggy." The female journalist had asked about the Epstein scandal. The incident represents a demeaning personal attack on a journalist for asking a legitimate question.
• Trump called for NBC to fire Seth Meyers over alleged "Trump Derangement Syndrome" — On Truth Social, Trump demanded that NBC "IMMEDIATELY" fire late-night host Seth Meyers, claiming Meyers suffers from "an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome." The demand came without specific incident or policy justification, representing an attempt to use presidential influence to pressure a media company into removing a critic from the air.
• Trump attacked NBC late-night host Seth Meyers — Trump posted an attack on NBC late-night host Seth Meyers, calling him a "suffering from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome," claiming his show is a "Ratings DISASTER," and calling for NBC to fire him "IMMEDIATELY." Trump's FCC Commissioner Brenden Carr retweeted the post.

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• Trump announces intention to sue BBC for $1–5 billion despite receiving apology — Donald Trump stated on Air Force One that he will sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, despite the corporation issuing an apology on Thursday for a misleading edit of his January 6 speech in a Panorama documentary. The edit removed context, making it appear Trump called for violence when the full quote was separated by over 50 minutes. The BBC rejected Trump's initial demand for compensation but apologized and agreed not to rebroadcast the episode. Trump said the lawsuit would proceed "probably sometime next week."

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• Trump insults female reporter as "piggy" during Air Force One press gaggle — During a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on November 14, 2025, President Trump responded to Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey's question about his resistance to releasing Epstein files by telling her to "Quiet, piggy" while pointing his finger angrily. The incident occurred in the same news cycle as Trump rebuking ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce for asking Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. The combined incidents drew widespread condemnation from press organizations and public figures for hostility toward female journalists.
• Trump pointed finger at female Bloomberg reporter and told her to be quiet — On November 14, when a female Bloomberg reporter asked Trump at a press gaggle aboard Air Force One whether there was anything "incriminating" in the Epstein files, Trump pointed a finger in her face and said: "Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."

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• Trump rebukes reporter for questioning Saudi crown prince about Khashoggi murder — During the same Air Force One press gaggle, President Trump responded to ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce's question about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's alleged involvement in journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder by calling the question rude and inappropriate. Trump stated Khashoggi was "extremely controversial" and that "things happen," instructing Bruce not to "embarrass our guest" with such questions. The CIA had previously determined the crown prince directed Khashoggi's killing.

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• FBI launches domestic terrorism investigations into anti-ICE protest activity across 23 regions — The FBI opened "criminal and domestic terrorism investigations" into "threats against immigration enforcement activity" in at least 23 field office regions nationwide, according to an internal November 14 report obtained by the Guardian. The investigations are partly linked to Trump's September memo (NSPM-7) on countering "domestic terrorism," which characterized anti-ICE protests and anti-fascist activism as "violent and terroristic activities." The FBI report identifies "indicators" of planned attacks including online research about ICE personnel movements and use of encrypted messaging apps, raising civil liberties concerns about surveillance of First Amendment-protected activity.

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• Tenured law professor sues University of Kentucky over investigation and ban from law school based on Israel criticism — Ramsi Woodcock, a tenured antitrust law professor at the University of Kentucky, filed a federal lawsuit challenging his ban from teaching, advising students, and accessing the law school building following an investigation initiated in July 2025. The university investigated Woodcock over comments characterizing Israel as a "colonization project" and calls for military intervention against it, citing alleged violations of anti-discrimination policies incorporating the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Woodcock argues the university violated his First Amendment and due process rights; his attorneys contend the investigation represents unconstitutional suppression of protected speech about Israel.

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• British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi released from ICE detention — British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi returned to the UK on November 13 after being released from ICE detention. Hamdi was detained by ICE at an airport two weeks ago. Zeteo reported that Hamdi's legal team said the legal documents in the case only alleged that he overstayed his visa, which was revoked by the Trump administration, and did not include any other criminal conduct or security concerns.
• Detention of UK Commentator Sami Hamdi by US Immigration Authorities — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at San Francisco International Airport while on a speaking tour in the US. His detention followed the release of a video by a pro-Israel group, which purportedly showed him praising the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. Hamdi was accused of overstaying his visa, which was canceled without his knowledge. He agreed to leave the US voluntarily, with the right to apply for a new visa. The US Department of Homeland Security labeled him a "terrorist sympathizer," though no formal charges were made.

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• BBC apologized to Trump but rejected compensation demand — The BBC apologized to Trump on November 13 for editing parts of his January 6 speech at the Ellipse during a recent documentary but rejected his demand for compensation. In its Corrections and Clarifications section, the BBC wrote, "We accept that our edit unintentionally created the impression that we were showing a single continuous section of the speech…and that this gave the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action."

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• Trump threatened to sue BBC for $1 billion over Jan. 6 documentary — Trump threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion on November 10, claiming in a letter from his lawyers that their documentary included "malicious, disparaging" edits to his January 6 speech at the Ellipse. The letter demanded an apology, full retraction of the documentary, and compensation for alleged harm.
• Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against BBC over edited January 6 speech — Donald Trump's legal team sent a letter to the BBC threatening a $1 billion defamation lawsuit in Florida state court unless the corporation provides a "full and fair retraction" of a Panorama documentary that edited his January 6, 2021 Capitol speech. The BBC has acknowledged the edit was misleading. Trump claims reputational and financial harm. Legal experts note Trump has a history of unsuccessful libel suits and that the $1bn figure lacks substantive basis; the BBC has not yet committed to settlement.
• Trump threatens $1 billion lawsuit against BBC over Panorama January 6 editing — Donald Trump's legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to the BBC threatening a $1 billion defamation lawsuit over a Panorama documentary episode that aired in October 2024, alleging the network defamatorily edited Trump's January 6 speech to suggest he encouraged Capitol violence. The letter cites "election interference" and claims the editing caused Trump "overwhelming financial and reputational harm." BBC director general Tim Davie and chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness have already resigned over the controversy. The BBC stated it will review the correspondence and respond in due course.

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• BBC director general and head of news resigned over Jan. 6 documentary criticism — The BBC's director general and head of news resigned on November 9 following criticism, including from the White House, that a 2024 'Panorama' documentary misled viewers by editing Trump's infamous speech at the Ellipse on January 6. The resignations occurred amid pressure over editorial decisions regarding the documentary's presentation.

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• The Blaze publishes unverified identification of alleged J6 pipe bomber — The Blaze, a right-wing website, published a story identifying a former Capitol Police officer now employed by the CIA as the January 6 pipe bomber, based solely on computer analysis comparing gait patterns to video of the perpetrator. The story was amplified by right-wing figures, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who used it to promote conspiracy theories about January 6 being an "inside job." After backlash, Blaze writer Steve Baker paused publication, stating lawyers advised caution and that further investigation was needed.
• Capitol Hill police officer falsely accused of being J6 pipe bomber retained attorney — A former Capitol Hill police officer who was falsely accused by the right-wing website The Blaze of being the January 6 pipe bomber—a viral story shared by several Republican members of Congress—has retained an attorney. The officer was identified by name in a statement by attorney Steve Bunnell, who noted she had been widely and falsely accused.

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• Alex Thompson publishes article on Democratic candidate's social media follows — Axios reporter Alex Thompson published an article about Democratic Texas U.S. Senate primary frontrunner James Talarico, reporting that Talarico follows several adult film performers, escorts, and OnlyFans models on Instagram. Talarico's campaign responded that the social media team follows back supporters with large followings without investigating their backgrounds, and that Talarico has never subscribed to OnlyFans or escort services. The campaign provided a screenshot of a single message exchange with one account, a simple "thank you" for an Instagram story promoting his political work. Thompson faced significant social media criticism for the article, with observers characterizing it as clickbait and a smear campaign.

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• Elon Musk arbitrarily banned journalists who criticized him on Twitter/X — According to the article, Elon Musk engaged in arbitrary censorship of journalists on Twitter/X who had criticized him. The text states that "if you go on Twitter, you'll find it absolutely absorbed by Musk's latest move — today, it's arbitrarily banning journalists who criticized him." This action represents a direct use of platform control to punish speech critical of the platform owner, undermining press freedom and independent journalism.

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• Trump disputed fact-check on Walmart Thanksgiving meal pricing comparison — During a press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Trump claimed prices are "down substantially" under his administration. An NBC reporter asked about the Walmart Thanksgiving meal comparison, noting it contained fewer items and lower quantities than the prior year's basket. Trump called the reporter "fake news," refused to engage further, and asked press secretary Karoline Leavitt to scold the media for asking the question in what he termed a "fake disgusting manner."

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• Federal court hearing on ICE excessive force allegations in Chicago immigration raids — A federal court hearing in Chicago examined allegations of excessive force by ICE agents during immigration raids across the city. Witnesses testified that agents aimed guns at civilians recording arrests, used rubber bullets and pepper balls against media and protesters, and deployed teargas including at a children's Halloween parade. The hearing is part of a lawsuit filed by media organizations and protesters accusing ICE of a "pattern of extreme brutality" and efforts to silence the press and civilians. A senior border patrol official was shown on video throwing a teargas canister.

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• Federal judge issues injunction against federal agents' use of crowd control force — On November 6, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis in Chicago issued a broad injunction prohibiting federal agents from using tear gas, pepper balls, and other "less-lethal" crowd control measures in violation of constitutional rights. Ellis found that federal agents had violated protesters' First Amendment rights to free speech and free assembly, and had prevented the free exercise of religion by using force against clergy members. The judge repeatedly noted that federal agents had made false statements.

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• DHS accuses journalist Sami Hamdi of supporting terrorism — On Twitter, the Department of Homeland Security responded to Soumaya Hamdi's USA Today op-ed, accusing British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi, without evidence, of "support[ing] terrorism and actively undermin[ing] the safety of Americans," and warning that foreign nationals can't "hide behind the First Amendment."

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• New York Post publishes anti-Mamdani front page after mayoral election — The New York Post published a front page on November 5, 2025, titled "On your Marx, get set, Zo!" featuring democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani holding a Soviet hammer and sickle after his mayoral victory in New York City. Despite the Murdoch-owned tabloid's editorial opposition to Mamdani's policies, the cover became a viral hit with his supporters, selling out at newsstands within hours and commanding premium prices on secondary markets ($355 for a single copy, $75 for metal prints). The Post continued to profit from the cover while publishing critical editorials about Mamdani's platform.

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• Trump administration deploys federal election monitors to California and New Jersey — The Trump administration announced deployment of federal election monitors to California and New Jersey to observe voting on Proposition 50. Governor Newsom accused Trump of attempting to "suppress the vote," and California's Democratic attorney general Rob Bonta announced the state would dispatch its own observers to monitor the federal monitors, creating a confrontational oversight dynamic around a state ballot measure.
• Bomb threats and voter intimidation at polling places on Election Day — Election Day on November 4, 2025, was disrupted by bomb threats at polling places in Virginia and reports of voter intimidation attempts across swing states. Despite these threats, voters continued to cast ballots, with some waiting in line for extended periods. The article frames the intimidation as a test of whether citizens would participate in democracy despite coercion.
• Bomb threats evacuated polling places in New Jersey and Virginia — Bomb threats forced the evacuation of polling places in seven New Jersey counties and at least one polling place in Richmond, Virginia on election day. Voters were told to leave and return later. Despite the threats and disruptions, voters returned to cast ballots after extended voting hours were ordered by a judge in New Jersey.
• DOJ deployed election monitors to California and New Jersey — The Department of Justice deployed "election monitors" to California and New Jersey on election day. The article characterizes this move as "voter intimidation dressed up as oversight," suggesting the monitors were perceived as a federal interference tactic rather than a neutral election protection measure.
• Trump administration deploys federal election monitors to California polling sites and makes unsubstantiated fraud claims — The Trump administration deployed federal election officials to monitor polling sites in five California counties during the Proposition 50 election. Hours before polls opened, Trump posted on Truth Social without evidence that California's voting process is a "giant scam" and claimed the state is under "very serious legal and criminal review." White House Press Secretary Leavitt repeated baseless claims that voting in California is "rigged" and stated the administration is working on an executive order to ban mail-in voting, which voting rights experts say is legally impossible.

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• Laura Loomer receives Defense Department press credentials — The Washington Post reported that far-right conspiracy theorist, Islamophobe, and Trump ally Laura Loomer received credentials to cover the Defense Department, joining the new cohort made up of right-wing outlets and reporters who signed on to a new restrictive press policy that was largely rejected by major media organizations.

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• Trump demanded it be illegal to mock his speech — Trump posted on social media that it should be illegal for NBC's Seth Meyers to mock Trump's complaints about electric catapults on aircraft carriers. Trump called Meyers "the least talented person" and "the WORST to perform," and stated that Meyers' criticism was "probably illegal." Trump questioned why NBC continues to employ Meyers, characterizing his commentary as deranged.

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• Trump's 60 Minutes interview aired with significant portions edited out — CBS aired 28 minutes of a 73-minute Trump interview on 60 Minutes. Trump claimed CBS paid him $16 million to settle a lawsuit over editing of Kamala Harris's interview, contingent on government approval of CBS's Skydance merger, which was subsequently granted. The edited-out segment included Trump discussing CBS's payment to him and praising the network's new leadership.
• CBS News edits Trump interview, cutting significant remarks — CBS News aired a heavily edited version of Donald Trump's first 60 Minutes interview in five years, reducing a 90-minute conversation to about 28 minutes. The edits are notable as they follow a $16 million settlement from a previous lawsuit Trump filed against CBS over alleged deceptive editing of a prior interview. During the un-aired portions, Trump made claims about the integrity of the 2020 election and praised CBS's new ownership. The settlement included an agreement to release transcripts of future presidential candidate interviews.

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• White House banned reporters and cited security concerns — White House Communications Director Steve Cheung announced new bans on reporters' access to the White House, citing security concerns. Cheung claimed that "some reporters have been caught secretly recording video and audio of our offices, along with pictures of sensitive info, without permission" and that "some reporters have wandered into restricted areas." Longtime White House correspondent Brian Karem disputed these claims, stating that it is impossible to wander into restricted areas due to Secret Service presence, and that approaching cabinet secretaries after meetings is standard journalistic practice. Karem characterized Cheung's statements as lies and noted that the administration wants to restrict press access to officials who might provide truthful information.

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• Pentagon investigates Senator Mark Kelly for video asserting military personnel can refuse illegal orders — In November 2025, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a retired Navy captain, appeared in a video with five other members of Congress stating "Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders." Trump claimed the video constituted "seditious behavior" punishable by death. The Pentagon announced an investigation into Kelly for possible violation of military law. The DOJ also launched an investigation and sought to indict Kelly and the other members, but a grand jury unanimously rejected the indictment. A federal judge later ruled in Kelly's favor in his lawsuit against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, finding the actions against Kelly constituted unconstitutional retaliation.