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Trump Speech Widely Panned As Lacking Evidence As He Pushes His “Rigged” Theories About 2020 Jul 17, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump's prime-time address regarding the 2020 election and the decisions by major television networks to limit or halt their live coverage, FBI Director Kash Patel's investigation into White House leaks concerning aircraft security, and radio host Howard Stern's transition to a reduced broadcasting schedule.

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Trump Undercuts Homeland Security Chief, Restores ICE Traffic Stops After Two Fatal Shootings Jul 16, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the policy disagreement between President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over ICE traffic stops, the ethics questions surrounding FCC Chairman Brendan Carr receiving gifts from Paramount during a pending merger, and the confirmation hearing of acting AG Todd Blanche.

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How Acting AG Todd Blanche, Up for Confirmation, Tightly Controlled President Trump’s Retribution Campaign Jul 15, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the confirmation hearing of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who fought behind the scenes to control a Trump-backed investigator's push for political payback, President Trump's rapidly shifting stance on Strait of Hormuz shipping fees, and Gayle King's viral, deeply personal account of catching her ex-husband cheating.

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Lindsey Graham, Drawing Horrible Online Hate, Might Have Survived If He’d Sought Treatment Instead of Delaying It for Meet the Press Jul 14, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death, a federal judge's rejection of a multi-billion dollar fund for January 6th convicts, and a multi-state lawsuit aiming to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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As FBI Chief Fuels Conspiracies About Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death, McConnell Finally Issues Picture from Hospital Jul 13, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump swapping his luxury Qatari-gifted jet for his original Air Force One over safety concerns, CNN clarifying its reporting stance after a hospital photo of Mitch McConnell emerged, and the media whirlwind surrounding the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Secret Service, Despite Cover Story, Grounded Qatar Jet Given to Trump for National Security Reasons Jul 10, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner announcing he is suspending his campaign & exiting the Maine U.S. Senate race following severe sexual assault allegations, President Trump swapping his new Qatari-gifted jet for his original Air Force One, and CNN issuing an on-air correction after getting fooled by a parody social media account.

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Graham Platner, Once the Media’s Hero, Forced Out of Maine Race As the Democrats Denounce Him Jul 09, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner officially dropping out of the race following severe sexual assault allegations, President Trump's conflicting updates on the conflict with Iran, and major on-air media blunders from CBS and CNN.

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Trump Restarts Iran War with Heavy Bombing as Graham Platner Melodrama Plays Out Here at Home Jul 08, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is officially over, the total unraveling of Graham Plattner’s Senate campaign in Maine amid gripping misconduct allegations, and the legal dismissal of Trump Media's $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post.

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Rape Allegation by an Ex-Girlfriend AgainstGraham Platner Is Pushing Him Out of Maine Race As Dem Allies Abandon Him Jul 07, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the career-threatening sexual assault allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, President Trump's claims of holding the top ranking on TikTok, and the political rise of Vice President J.D. Vance as the apparent 2028 Republican heir.

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Partisan Speeches by Mamdani and Trump, Plus Taylor Swift Wedding, Overshadow Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday Jul 06, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the 250th anniversary of America’s founding marked by deeply polarized political messaging, a Wall Street Journal report exposing billions in personal earnings and high-volume stock trading within President Trump's investment accounts, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's sharp critique of Gen Z upon her return from maternity leave.

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