# home featured (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover home featured. Page: Feed: --- ## [VIDEO: Trump Gives Reporters Impromptu Tour Of His $900 Million White House Construction Projects](https://upolitics.com/news/video-trump-gives-reporters-impromptu-tour-of-his-900-million-white-house-construction-projects/) _2026-08-26 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump gave reporters a tour of new construction on the White House South Lawn in Washington. Trump unveiled a new granite helipad on the South Lawn during the impromptu media briefing. He said the helipad is “very close to being finished.” “I want to give a lot of credit to the construction crews,” \[…\] ## [Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff After Admitting She ‘Not That Informed’ About Foreign Policy](https://upolitics.com/news/darline-graham-wins-south-carolina-gop-senate-runoff-after-admitting-she-not-that-informed-about-foreign-policy/) _2026-08-26 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Sen. Darline Graham won Tuesday’s South Carolina Republican Senate runoff, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman to secure the GOP nomination for a full six-year term. The win comes after an embarrassing debate performance in which Graham admitted she’s “not that informed” about foreign policy issues. How She Got Here Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham to fill \[…\] ## [Prince Harry, Elton John & Others Ordered To Pay $13 Million To Daily Mail’s Publisher – But Could Owe $40 Million In Legal Expenses](https://uinterview.com/news/prince-harry-elton-john-others-ordered-to-pay-13-million-to-daily-mails-publisher-but-could-owe-40-million-in-legal-expenses/) _2026-08-26 · Joshua Teh · uInterview_ Prince Harry, Elton John and four other high-profile figures in Britain were told to make an initial payment of £9.54 million ($13 million) to Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail. This follows their loss in a privacy lawsuit against the company. The plaintiffs unsuccessfully sued Associated Newspapers in July, alleging that the publication \[…\] The post Prince Harry, Elton John &… ## [Dolly Parton Dies At 80 After Brief Battle With Cancer](https://uinterview.com/news/dolly-parton-dies-at-80-after-brief-battle-with-cancer/) _2026-08-26 · UInterview · uInterview_ Dolly Parton has died at age 80 after what her team described as a brief battle with cancer, her family and representatives confirmed on Tuesday. Dolly Parton’s Cause Of Death No specific cause beyond cancer has been detailed publicly. Her nephew delivered the family’s statement, whom she reportedly hand-selected for the role. In recent months, \[…\] The post Dolly Parton Dies At 80 After Brief… ## [Two Unvaccinated Pennsylvania Residents Become First Measles Deaths In State In 35 Years Amid Growing Outbreak Nationally](https://upolitics.com/news/two-unvaccinated-pennsylvania-residents-become-first-measles-deaths-in-state-in-35-years-amid-growing-outbreak-nationally/) _2026-08-26 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, marking the state’s first measles deaths in roughly 35 years and the first measles deaths in the United States this year. The deaths come as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cast doubt about the effectiveness of vaccines. What’s Known So Far The \[…\] ## [Conservative ‘Wall Street Journal’ Editorial Board Calls Trump’s Canada Trade War ‘The Dumbest In History’](https://upolitics.com/news/conservative-wall-street-journal-editorial-board-calls-trumps-canada-trade-war-the-dumbest-in-history/) _2026-08-25 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ The arch-conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board, owned by Rupert Murdoch, issued a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump‘s escalating trade war with Canada, revisiting its earlier criticism and declaring the conflict has worsened. “It Got Dumber This Weekend” The board wrote: “President Trump took exception last year when we called his tariffs against Canada \[…\] ## [Hakeem Jeffries Faces Backlash Over Meeting With Jared Kushner: ‘No One From Trump Cartel Is Getting A Pass!’](https://upolitics.com/news/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-faces-backlash-over-meeting-with-jared-kushner-no-one-from-trump-cartel-is-getting-a-pass/) _2026-08-25 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing sharp criticism from progressive Democrats after news broke that he privately met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump‘s son-in-law and informal adviser, less than three months before the November midterms. The president has frequently mocked Jeffries, including posting a meme of him in a sombrero. What the Meeting \[…\] ## [Michigan Democratic Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed Clashes With Jesse Watters In Fiery Fox News Interview](https://upolitics.com/news/michigan-democratic-senate-nominee-abdul-el-sayed-clashes-with-jesse-watters-in-fiery-fox-news-interview/) _2026-08-25 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed had a heated, wide-ranging clash with Fox News host Jesse Watters during a roughly 25-minute interview on Jesse Watters Primetime, with the conversation swinging between economic policy, cultural flashpoints, and a viral moment involving circumcision. The Setup El-Sayed, a physician running against Republican Mike Rogers in a tightly contested \[…\] ## [Mark Ruffalo Accused Of Antisemitism For Tying Oracle Owner Larry Ellison To Israeli Military](https://uinterview.com/news/mark-ruffalo-accused-of-antisemitism-for-tying-oracle-owner-larry-ellison-to-israeli-military/) _2026-08-25 · Joshua Teh · uInterview_ John Cusack is standing with Mark Ruffalo after the Avengers actor defended himself against accusations of antisemitism from Paramount Skydance. “Solidarity – well said,” Cusack wrote in an X post on Sunday. Ruffalo expressed his disapproval of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger last week, when he posted on X about how the deal could come at \[…\] The post Mark Ruffalo Accused Of Antisemitism For… ## [MAGA-Aligned Ex-NASCAR Driver Danica Patrick Praises Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt As ‘Witty & Intelligent’ After Exit Announcement](https://uinterview.com/news/news-featured/danica-patrick-karoline-leavitt-tribute/) _2026-08-25 · Johnny Fogel · uInterview_ Danica Patrick had nothing but praise for Karoline Leavitt this week, calling Donald Trump‘s outgoing press secretary an “absolute legend” just as Leavitt prepared to walk away from the job. Patrick, a former NASCAR driver, has been closely alligned with the MAGA movement in recent years. Leavitt announced she was stepping down at the end \[…\] The post MAGA-Aligned Ex-NASCAR Driver Danica Patrick… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oyyXLfTIlCG1) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Adviser, Dr. David Morens, Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Hide COVID-19 Records](https://uinterview.com/news/dr-anthony-faucis-adviser-dr-david-morens-pleads-guilty-to-conspiring-to-hide-covid-19-records/) _2026-08-25 · Alessio Atria · uInterview_ Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a Senate hearing last month, Fauci took the Fifth 111 times during testimony about the COVID pandemic. Under a deal reached \[…\] The post Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Adviser, Dr. David… ## [With No Prenup, Laura Overdeck Seeks $6.2 Billion From Hedge Fund Founder Husband In New Jersey’s Biggest Divorce Ever](https://uinterview.com/news/daily-digest/overdeck-hedge-fund-divorce-6-2-billion/) _2026-08-25 · Johnny Fogel · uInterview_ A New Jersey courtroom is now the stage for what’s being called the state’s largest divorce case ever, with Laura Overdeck demanding $6.2 billion from her hedge fund billionaire husband. She and John Overdeck, who co-founded Two Sigma Investments, married without a prenup when his firm was still getting off the ground. \>50 ‘BEST CELEBRITY \[…\] The post With No Prenup, Laura Overdeck Seeks $6.2… ## [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: ‘Shark Week’ Host Paul DeGelder Recalls Losing His Arm & Leg To A Bull Shark](https://uinterview.com/news/video-exclusive-shark-week-host-paul-degelder-recalls-losing-his-arm-leg-to-a-bull-shark/) _2026-08-25 · UInterview · uInterview_ Shark Week host Paul de Gelder recalls losing his arm and leg to a bull shark in his new uInterview. When asked what makes bull sharks so dangerous, De Gelder told uInterview founder Erik Meers, “Because it took my hand and my leg! I love all sharks, but they are the least of my favorites. \[…\] The post VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: ‘Shark Week’ Host Paul DeGelder Recalls Losing His Arm & Leg To A Bull Shark… ## [Rep. Nancy Mace Debuts Heavily Tattooed Arms After Losing GOP Primary Race For S.C. Governor](https://uinterview.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-debuts-heavily-tattooed-arms-after-losing-gop-primary-race-for-s-c-governor/) _2026-08-25 · Alessio Atria · uInterview_ Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) debuted new tattoos on her arms during the opening of her new YouTube talk show, Get Maced. In the opening of her new show’s episodes, where she plans to address news of the day, Mace revealed her new tattoos. The opening shows the South Carolina congresswoman in different attire, including tank \[…\] The post Rep. Nancy Mace Debuts Heavily Tattooed Arms After… ## [Shelley Fabares, Star Of ‘One Day At A Time’ & ‘The Donna Reed Show,’ Dies At 82](https://uinterview.com/news/shelley-fabares-star-of-one-day-at-a-time-the-donna-reed-show-dies-at-82/) _2026-08-25 · Joshua Teh · uInterview_ Actress Shelley Fabares, best known for starring roles on One Day at a Time and The Donna Reed Show, has died at age 82. Her family said on Sunday that she died the day before, following a “brief illness.” \>50 GREAT CELEBRITIES WHO DIED IN 2026 – TRIBUTE SLIDESHOW! “To her family and friends, Shelley \[…\] The post Shelley Fabares, Star Of ‘One Day At A Time’ & ‘The Donna Reed Show,’ Dies At 82… ## [Supreme Court Hands Trump A Win On Mail Voting Restrictions](https://upolitics.com/news/supreme-court-hands-trump-win-on-mail-ballot-restrictions/) _2026-08-25 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ The Supreme Court has paused a lower-court ruling that blocked key parts of President Donald Trump‘s executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterms, giving the administration a preliminary win without ruling on the order’s underlying legality. Records show that Trump repeatedly voted by mail in recent elections. What the Court Did This \[…\] ## [Trump Tells Republican Voters: ‘Pretend I’m On the Ballot’](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-tells-republican-voters-pretend-im-on-the-ballot/) _2026-08-25 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump is testing a new message to drive up Republican turnout ahead of the midterms: asking supporters to vote as though he himself were on the ballot, even though he isn’t running. The move comes as Trump’s approval has slipped to the lowest point of his presidency, though he remains popular with the \[…\] ## [Iranian State TV Airs Threat Video Targeting Barron Trump, Claims $10 Million Bounty](https://upolitics.com/news/iranian-state-tv-airs-threat-video-targeting-barron-trump-claims-10-million-bounty/) _2026-08-24 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Iranian state television has broadcast a video threatening Barron Trump‘s safety, claiming a $10 million bounty has been placed on him and asserting he is “fully monitored.” The 6’9” First Son has kept a low profile during his dad’s second term as a student at New York University. What the Broadcast Showed The roughly three-minute \[…\] ## [U.S. Has ‘Probably Permanently Lost 15 Gulf Bases’ In Trump’s Iran War, Retired General Warns Conflict Has Become ‘Strategic Disaster’](https://upolitics.com/news/u-s-has-probably-permanently-lost-15-gulf-bases-in-trumps-iran-war-retired-general-warns-conflict-has-become-strategic-disaster/) _2026-08-24 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Retired four-star General Barry McCaffrey declared the United States has “probably permanently lost access to 15 Persian Gulf bases” following Iran’s 2026 missile war, a warning that frames the damage as a “strategic disaster” for U.S. power projection in the Middle East. The assessment comes as dire reports that the U.S. has depleted nearly all \[…\] ## [Melania Trump Returns After Month-Long Absence Amid Reports Of President’s Unusual Relationship With Aide Natalie Harp](https://uinterview.com/news/melania-trump-returns-after-month-long-absence-amid-reports-of-presidents-unusual-relationship-with-aide-natalie-harp/) _2026-08-24 · UInterview · uInterview_ First Lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance in more than a month on Thursday, resurfacing at a White House Rose Garden event to promote her “Fostering the Future” foster care initiative and joke about her extended absence. The appearance comes after speculation about President Donald Trump‘s highly unusual relationship with aide Natalie Harp \[…\] The post Melania Trump Returns After… ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4EWtPsor6CbX) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [‘Real Housewives’ Star Kim Zolciak’s 15-Year-Old Son, Kroy Bierman Jr., Charged As Adult In Alleged Sexual Assault](https://uinterview.com/news/real-housewives-star-kim-zolciaks-15-year-old-son-kroy-bierman-jr-charged-as-adult-in-alleged-sexual-assault/) _2026-08-23 · UInterview · uInterview_ Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, was arrested August 17 and charged as an adult with felony aggravated sodomy and felony aggravated sexual battery. What Police Allege Investigators say the incident occurred April 23 at a Life Time Fitness \[…\] The post ‘Real Housewives’ Star Kim… ## [White House Blasts Rosie O’Donnell As ‘Nasty Woman & A Total Slob’ Over Her Trump Jokes on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’](https://uinterview.com/news/white-house-blasts-rosie-odonnell-as-nasty-woman-a-total-slob-over-her-trump-jokes-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/) _2026-08-23 · UInterview · uInterview_ The White House issued a scathing statement against Rosie O’Donnell after she spent a week mocking President Donald Trump while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, reigniting a feud between the two that stretches back nearly two decades. What O’Donnell Said O’Donnell used her guest-hosting stint to repeatedly criticize Trump, opening by introducing herself as “nasty Rosie \[…\] The post White House… ## [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Carter Casey On His Documentary On The Government Plan For Nuclear Fuel Disposal, ‘To Use A Mountain’](https://uinterview.com/news/video-exclusive-carter-casey-on-his-documentary-on-the-government-plan-for-nuclear-fuel-disposal-to-use-a-mountain/) _2026-08-23 · UInterview · uInterview_ Director Carter Casey reflected on his new documentary, To Use A Mountain, about the federal government’s plan for nuclear fuel disposal, which explores the communities that inhabited potential sites for disposing of all of America’s nuclear waste, in a new episode of the uInterview podcast. “The real seed for the project began when I was \[…\] The post VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Carter Casey On His… ## [Arrest Warrant For Ex-Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Issued After She Skipped Court Appearance For Assault Charge](https://uinterview.com/news/arrest-warrant-for-ex-green-party-presidential-candidate-jill-stein-issued-after-she-skipped-court-appearance-for-assault-charge/) _2026-08-23 · Alessio Atria · uInterview_ An arrest warrant was issued and then dropped for former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein after she failed to appear in court over an assault charge in 2024. Stein was widely seen as a spoiler for Democrats in the 2016 election, which saw Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton by a narrow Electoral College margin. \[…\] The post Arrest Warrant For Ex-Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill… ## [Pentagon Fires ‘Stars & Stripes’ Leadership Following Negative Iran War Coverage & Refusal To Cede Their Editorial Independence](https://upolitics.com/news/pentagon-fires-stars-stripes-leadership-following-negative-iran-war-coverage-refusal-to-cede-their-editorial-independence/) _2026-08-23 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ The Pentagon issued separation notices on Friday to Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, and reporter Lara Korte, citing insubordination as the reason for their dismissal. What Led to the Firings The Pentagon’s action traces back to a CBS News Sunday Morning segment that aired in July, in which Slavin and Korte \[…\] ## [Trump Merchandise Superstore Shutting Down, Citing Lack Of Customers](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-merchandise-superstore-shutting-down-citing-lack-of-customers/) _2026-08-23 · Riley Goldman · uPolitics_ A Tennessee store that exclusively sells President Donald Trump merchandise is closing for good because it lacks customers. Located along Interstate 40 near Knoxville, Tennessee, the store features a large Trump billboard and banner. Its “Democrat Superstore” is a brick outhouse on the property. \>100 SECRET PHOTOS FROM JEFFREY EPSTEIN’S FILES – SLIDESHOW Now, everything \[…\] ## [Katie Holmes Biography: Early Life, Career, Exclusive Content, Personal Life, Age](https://uinterview.com/news/katie-holmes-biography-early-life-career-exclusive-content-personal-life/) _2026-08-22 · Neesa Peak · uInterview_ Katie Holmes is an award-winning American actress. She is best known for her parts in the TV show Dawson’s Creek and in films such as Batman Begins and Pieces of April. She has one daughter with actor Tom Cruise. She is currently dating artist Jason Bard Yarmosky. Katie Holmes Biography: Early Life Holmes was born \[…\] The post Katie Holmes Biography: Early Life, Career, Exclusive Content, Personal… ## [Palm Beach County’s Airport Changes Its Code To ‘DJT’ After Being Renamed In Honor Of Donald Trump](https://uinterview.com/news/palm-beach-countys-airport-changes-its-code-to-djt-after-being-renamed-in-honor-of-donald-trump/) _2026-08-22 · Alessio Atria · uInterview_ The airport code in Palm Beach County was officially changed from PBI to DJT after it was renamed in honor of President Donald Trump. In May, Palm Beach County commissioners voted to approve a licensing agreement with DTTM Operations LLC, a company run by Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., to change the name of the county’s \[…\] The post Palm Beach County’s Airport Changes Its Code To ‘DJT’ After Being… ## [Trump’s MAGA Inc. Political Action Committee War Chest Swells To $404 Million — With Zero Dollars Spent on Candidates](https://upolitics.com/news/trumps-maga-inc-political-action-committee-war-chest-swells-to-404-million-with-zero-dollars-spent-on-candidates/) _2026-08-22 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ MAGA Inc., the Trump-aligned super PAC, has grown its war chest to $404 million — but the group has yet to spend a single dollar directly helping Republican candidates in competitive midterm races. A Rapidly Growing War Chest The PAC’s cash on hand has climbed steadily throughout the year: roughly $294 million in January 2026, \[…\] ## [Navy Weighs Renaming Aircraft Carrier Named After Black Pearl Harbor Hero For Trump](https://upolitics.com/news/navy-weighs-renaming-aircraft-carrier-named-after-black-pearl-harbor-hero-for-trump/) _2026-08-22 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering renaming an aircraft carrier currently under construction to honor President Trump, a move that would strip the ship of its planned name honoring Doris Miller, a black Pearl Harbor hero. The move is just the latest attempt by the Trump administration to rename a significant national asset after the \[…\] ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6Ejz3Lh5yTqv) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Trump Has 250 Construction Workers On 7 Days A Week, 20 Hours A Day Building His $900 Million White House Ballroom As Legal Fight Continues](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-has-250-construction-workers-on-7-days-a-week-20-hours-a-day-building-his-900-million-white-house-ballroom-as-legal-fight-continues/) _2026-08-22 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ With the legal fate of his White House ballroom still unresolved, President Donald Trump has pushed construction into overdrive, racing to complete as much of the project as possible while the courts continue to weigh in. According to a court filing from the administration, Trump has enlisted a team of 250 workers to keep construction \[…\] ## [Trump Says Americans Should Embrace New Data Centers In Their Communities, Democrats Plan To Use The Issue Against GOP](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-says-americans-should-embrace-new-data-centers-in-their-communities-democrats-plan-to-use-the-issue-against-gop/) _2026-08-22 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump‘s continued enthusiasm for data centers is putting him at odds with candidates in his own party, as the massive AI and cloud-computing facilities emerge as an unexpectedly potent flashpoint in competitive 2026 midterm races across the country. Speaking alongside cryptocurrency industry leaders at the White House this week, Trump argued that if \[…\] ## [Trump Aide Natalie Harp’s Sycophantic Letters To President Published Amid Growing Scrutiny Of Her Extremely Unusual Access](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-aide-natalie-harps-sycophantic-letters-to-president-published-amid-growing-scrutiny-of-her-extremely-unusual-access/) _2026-08-22 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ The Daily Beast published two private letters in full Thursday that White House executive assistant Natalie Harp reportedly wrote to President Trump in 2023, adding new detail to weeks of mounting scrutiny over her unusually close relationship with and access to the president. According to the outlet, the letters were written during or after a \[…\] ## [Lesley Vogel, Hayden Panettiere’s Estranged Mother, Addresses Backlash Over Her Insensitive Comments After Daughter’s Death](https://uinterview.com/news/lesley-vogel-hayden-panettieres-estranged-mother-addresses-backlash-over-her-insensitive-comments-after-daughters-death/) _2026-08-22 · UInterview · uInterview_ Lesley Vogel, the estranged mother of Hayden Panettiere, has issued a follow-up statement after facing significant backlash for her initial public comments following her daughter’s death. Vogel’s First Comments Vogel first spoke publicly on August 17, the day after her daughter’s death was widely reported. In comments to NBC News, she called Hayden “an amazingly \[…\] The post Lesley Vogel, Hayden… ## [Muse Frontman Matt Bellamy Files For Divorce From “Blurred Lines” Model Wife Elle Evans, Seeking Sole Custody Of Kids](https://uinterview.com/news/matt-bellamy-elle-evans-divorce-custody/) _2026-08-22 · Johnny Fogel · uInterview_ Matt Bellamy‘s marriage to model Elle Evans didn’t last a year, and now the Muse frontman wants full control over where their kids grow up. Evans is known for her iconic appearance topless in the “Blurred Lines” music video. Bellamy filed for divorce, pointing to “irreconcilable differences” as the reason the seven-year marriage came apart. \[…\] The post Muse Frontman Matt Bellamy Files For Divorce… ## [Ex-Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell Admitted He Had Physical Relationship With Alleged Chinese Spy Christine Fan, FBI Documents Show](https://uinterview.com/news/ex-democratic-rep-eric-swalwell-admitted-he-had-physical-relationship-with-alleged-chinese-spy-christine-fan-fbi-documents-show/) _2026-08-22 · Alessio Atria · uInterview_ Newly declassified FBI documents revealed that former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) confessed that he had a physical relationship with the suspected Chinese spy, Christine Fang. Federal agents seized electronic devices from the ex-congressman at San Francisco International Airport on August 15 and searched his Washington, D.C., home the next day, as part of an ongoing \[…\] The post… ## [Donald Trump Jr.’s ‘Anti-Woke’ Marketplace Faces Delisting After 99% Stock Collapse As He Collects $500K In Fees](https://upolitics.com/news/donald-trump-jr-s-anti-woke-marketplace-faces-delisting-after-99-stock-collapse-as-he-collects-500k-in-fees/) _2026-08-22 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ PublicSquare, the conservative-branded online marketplace where Donald Trump Jr. serves on the board, is facing possible delisting from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock price collapsed 99% from its 2023 listing, even as members of the Trump family and their associates collected substantial fees from the struggling company. Founded in 2021, PublicSquare marketed \[…\] ## [Karmelo Anthony Scores Legal Win As Trial Judge Is Removed From His Appeal Of Murder Conviction](https://uinterview.com/news/karmelo-anthony-scores-legal-win-as-trial-judge-removed-from-his-appeal-of-murder-conviction/) _2026-08-21 · UInterview · uInterview_ Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, has notched a legal victory in his effort to overturn the conviction after the judge who presided over his trial was removed from the case. The Underlying Case Anthony, now 19, was found guilty in June 2026 of stabbing Metcalf \[…\] The post Karmelo Anthony Scores Legal Win As Trial Judge Is Removed… ## [Editor’s Note | Playing the Long Game for Mississippi: This Is About Impact on People’s Lives](https://www.mississippifreepress.org/editors-note-playing-the-long-game-for-mississippi-this-is-about-impact-on-peoples-lives/) _2026-08-21 · Donna Ladd · Mississippi Free Press_ Donna Ladd writes about why impactful, meaningful and effective journalism is more important than publishing for awards, page views or social-media shares. The post Editor’s Note | Playing the Long Game for Mississippi: This Is About Impact on People’s Lives appeared first on Mississippi Free Press . ## [Chris Christie Warns Trump Is Becoming ‘The One Person He Never Wanted To Be’ With Iran Debacle – Jimmy Carter](https://upolitics.com/news/chris-christie-warns-trump-is-becoming-the-one-person-he-never-wanted-to-be-with-iran-debacle-jimmy-carter/) _2026-08-21 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says President Donald Trump is turning into the political figure he has spent years mocking: Jimmy Carter. Appearing on ABC, Christie argued that Trump’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran has put him on a trajectory reminiscent of Carter’s presidency, which Trump has long characterized as one of \[…\] ## [Lt. Gov. Hosemann Pulls Sen. Derrick Simmons From Redistricting Committee Due to Critical Letter](https://www.mississippifreepress.org/lt-gov-hosemann-pulls-sen-derrick-simmons-from-redistricting-committee-due-to-critical-letter/) _2026-08-21 · Heather Harrison · Mississippi Free Press_ Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann replaced Senate Minority Leader Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, with another Democrat on the Legislature’s joint redistricting committee after the senator co-authored a letter urging the lieutenant governor and house speaker to reconsider redistricting efforts. The post Lt. Gov. Hosemann Pulls Sen. Derrick Simmons From Redistricting Committee Due to Critical Letter… ## [Southern Miss Football Stadium No Longer Named For Man Who Declared ‘I Am A Racist’](https://www.mississippifreepress.org/southern-miss-football-stadium-no-longer-named-for-man-who-declared-i-am-a-racist/) _2026-08-21 · Ashton Pittman · Mississippi Free Press_ A staunch segregationist will no longer be the namesake for the University of Southern Mississippi’s football stadium after the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved the decision to rename M.M. Roberts Stadium to Renasant Stadium, known as “The Rock.” The post Southern Miss Football Stadium No Longer Named For Man Who Declared ‘I Am A Racist’ appeared first on Mississippi Free Press… ## [GOP Texas Senate Nominee Ken Paxton Stole $1,000 Pen 10 Years Ago – Now James Talarico Is Using The Story Against Him](https://upolitics.com/news/gop-texas-senate-nominee-ken-paxton-stole-1000-pen-10-years-ago-now-james-talarico-is-using-the-story-against-him/) _2026-08-21 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ A decade-old courthouse security video showing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pocketing another attorney’s $1,000 Montblanc pen has become an unlikely centerpiece of the state’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race, after Democratic nominee James Talarico built a new campaign ad around the episode. Paxton has faced numerous ethics scandals, including one that led to his impeachment \[…\] ## [Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff Outpolls JD Vance In 2028 Matchup, Despite Insisting He Won’t Run](https://upolitics.com/news/democrat-sen-jon-ossoff-outpolls-jd-vance-in-2028-matchup-despite-insisting-he-wont-run/) _2026-08-21 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is turning in one of the strongest Democratic performances yet in early hypothetical 2028 presidential polling against Vice President JD Vance, even as the senator continues to insist he has no interest in seeking the office. 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Jennifer Hegseth has helped prepare her husband for public appearances, \[…\] ## [JTRAN Bus Drivers, MV Transportation Agree on New Contract to End Weeks-Long Strike](https://www.mississippifreepress.org/jtran-bus-drivers-mv-transportation-agree-on-new-contract-to-end-weeks-long-strike/) _2026-08-21 · Grace Marion · Mississippi Free Press_ JTRAN union bus drivers and MV Transportation agreed to a new contract on Aug. 20, bringing the Jackson, Mississippi, bus system’s weeks-long labor strike to an end. The post JTRAN Bus Drivers, MV Transportation Agree on New Contract to End Weeks-Long Strike appeared first on Mississippi Free Press . ## [Higher Purpose Hub Expands Mississippi Delta Nonprofit’s Goal of Cultivating Black Businesses](https://www.mississippifreepress.org/higher-purpose-hub-expands-mississippi-delta-nonprofits-goal-of-cultivating-black-businesses/) _2026-08-21 · Jaylin R. Smith · Mississippi Free Press_ Higher Purpose Hub, a Delta-based nonprofit focused on improving intergenerational economic opportunity for Black Mississippians, held a groundbreaking ceremony during its annual Higher Hub Fest to celebrate its new, upcoming multipurpose building set to open in 2027. The post Higher Purpose Hub Expands Mississippi Delta Nonprofit’s Goal of Cultivating Black Businesses appeared first on… ## [Track Premiere: Smoulder – “Water Wars”](https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/08/21/track-premiere-smoulder-water-wars/) _2026-08-21 · J. Andrew · Decibel Magazine_ Check out Smoulder 's "Judas Priestian, riff-laden, speed metal banger," from their upcoming new album, Witch Wife In An Alien World . The post Track Premiere: Smoulder – “Water Wars” appeared first on Decibel Magazine . ## [Enrollment in SNAP Grocery Aid is Dropping Faster Than Expected](https://www.mississippifreepress.org/enrollment-in-snap-grocery-aid-is-dropping-faster-than-expected/) _2026-08-21 · Geoff Mulvihill, Mikella Schuettler, and Associated Press · Mississippi Free Press_ Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span—a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump's “big beautiful bill” take hold. The post Enrollment in SNAP Grocery Aid is Dropping Faster Than Expected appeared first on Mississippi Free Press . ## [Meghan Trainor’s Fix For Son’s Separation Anxiety – A Doll That Looks Just Like Her](https://uinterview.com/news/meghan-trainor-look-alike-doll-son-riley/) _2026-08-21 · Johnny Fogel · uInterview_ Meghan Trainor found an unusual fix for her son’s separation anxiety — a doll made to look just like her. “My sweet five-year-old boy is having separation anxiety,” the “All About That Bass” singer said in an Instagram video, explaining that Riley had grown attached to his stuffed animals, especially a Smurfette toy he’d taken \[…\] The post Meghan Trainor’s Fix For Son’s Separation Anxiety – A Doll…