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Ben Shapiro Slams Trump Over $630 Million Demand from DOJ As He Teases a Potential Third Term Oct 27, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump seeking millions in compensation from the DOJ, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' (D-NY) endorsing New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, and NFL player Travis Kelce’s investment in the Six Flags amusement park company.

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NBA Scandal, With Coach and Star Player Charged with Illegal Gambling, and Mafia Involvement, Will Taint Sport Forever Oct 24, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on the major insider trading scandal involving NBA players and coaches, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm diagnosis.

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Trump Defends Total Demolition of East Wing As Jarring Images Constantly Played on Television Oct 23, 2025

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Howard Kurtz on President Trump’s demand for $230 million in damages from the federal government, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House by the Trump Administration to make way for a $300 million ballroom, and the debate between Andrew Cuomo and Zohron Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Trump Wants $230 Million in Damages for His Past Investigations, Now Says Will Give It to Charity Oct 22, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s demand for $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for federal investigations into him, the arrest of a pardoned Capitol rioter for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the cancellation of a planned meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine.

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Trump Tears Down Part of White House for His Ballroom, After Promising He Wouldn’t Oct 21, 2025

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Howard Kurtz on the high-profile theft of valuable jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, the potential pardon or commutation of Sean “Diddy” Combs by the Trump Administration, and Diane Keaton’s lifelong obsession with buying, renovating, and flipping houses.

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Trump Responds to Protests with AI Image Showing the Crowned President Dropping Feces on Crowd Oct 20, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on the reactions from the White House & President Trump to the ‘No Kings’ protests across the country, the early release of Republican Congressman George Santos from prison, and tensions between the U.S. and Israel over Israel’s bombing of Qatar.

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John Bolton Indictment: Evidence of Classified Documents or Political Payback? Oct 17, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on the indictment of former National Security Advisor to President Trump John Bolton for allegedly mishandling classified information, President Trump's recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine, and The Trump administration's consideration of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 controlled substance.

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Trump Stands with Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, Naming More Democrats He Wants Investigated and Charged Oct 16, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump being hailed as a global peacemaker for brokering a ceasefire between Israel & Hamas, leaked documents revealing racist, anti-Semitic language used in group chats by young Republican organizations, and the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of the U.S. Referee Program. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Leaked Young Republicans Chat Joined by Officials Filled with Racism, Anti-Semitism and Violent Talk Oct 15, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on the growing concerns about the potential use of artificial intelligence technology to create lethal pathogens & destroy humanity, revelations about racist, anti-Semitic, and violent rhetoric used in private chat groups by leaders of young Republican organizations, and President Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding from NYC if self-described democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected.

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Trump Hailed Around the World for Gaza Cease-Fire and Freeing Hostages, Even Jimmy Kimmel Praising Him Oct 14, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset after the hostages were freed from Hamas captivity, potential bribery allegations against border czar Tom Homan, and various airlines introducing premium cabins with extra legroom for higher fares.

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