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 Getty Images Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican appointee who resigned in 2009 after routinely siding with the court’s liberal side, died on Friday, the court confirmed. He was 85 years old. Souter, a low-key New Englander who avoided the national spotlight, was dubbed the “stealth nominee” when President George H.W. Bush nominated…

 Getty Images President Donald Trump is demanding a “major investigation” into why several celebrities chose to support former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The president also questioned whether megastars such as Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono were illegally paid for their endorsements under the guise of performance fees. “HOW MUCH…

 Getty Images President Donald Trump’s senior budget officer is expected to take over operations at the Department of Government Efficiency once Elon Musk steps down. Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, will soon take on much of DOGE’s workload, including working with Congress to recoup funds, reclassifying federal employees,…

 Getty Images FBI Director Kash Patel took to social media on Sunday to announce the arrest of a dual U.S. citizen for allegedly planning a terrorist attack against an American facility overseas while also posting threats against President Donald Trump. “Joining our partners, I can confirm that today FBI agents arrested Joseph Neumayer, a dual…

 Getty Images A furious Melania Trump is pushing back against a “completely false” rumor claiming her son, Barron, was rejected from Harvard University. The viral speculation about the 19-year-old resurfaced Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest move against the Ivy League school—cutting off the federal government’s remaining contracts with Harvard, reportedly worth around $100 million.…