# todd blanche (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover todd blanche. Page: Feed: --- ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/C9WoFeLWN462) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [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. A new Emerson College Polling survey of 1,000 likely voters nationwide, conducted August 16-17, found \[…\] ## [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Wife Emerges As His ‘Most Influential Adviser,’ Pentagon Leaders Express Alarm At Her Oversized Role](https://upolitics.com/news/defense-secretary-pete-hegseths-wife-emerges-as-his-most-influential-adviser-pentagon-leaders-express-alarm-at-her-oversized-role/) _2026-08-21 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Jennifer Hegseth, the wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his former producer at Fox News, has become his most influential adviser at the Pentagon, according to a New York Times report that details an unusually high level of access and involvement in departmental affairs. Jennifer Hegseth has helped prepare her husband for public appearances, \[…\] ## [The Only Promise Todd Blanche Can Honestly Make Is More Dishonesty](https://www.nationalmemo.com/todd-blanche-dishonesty) _2026-08-21 · Mona Charen · National Memo_ Todd Blanche was Donald Trump's personal attorney, so it was natural that when he was elevated to attorney general, a journalist asked whether he would "pledge that the Justice Department will always act independently of the White House?" The correct answer to such a question is obvious: The Justice Department and I are committed to the impartial administration of justice. We will always make… ## [Hey, Mr. President! Please Hit The Campaign Trail (Where You Can Only Help Democrats)](https://www.nationalmemo.com/trump-campaign-2026) _2026-08-21 · Markos Moulitsas · National Memo_ There possibly can’t be anything more terrifying to a Republican candidate facing brutal electoral headwinds this November than the prospect of President Donald Trump hitting the campaign trail on their behalf. Just these past few weeks, he’s delivered winning gems like this: “For you to pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline, just remember you’re doing that a very evil country … we don’t… ## [Will Trump's Approval Sink Into 'Scary 20s'? White House Insiders Are Very Afraid](https://www.nationalmemo.com/trump-approval-rating-sinking) _2026-08-21 · Alex Henderson · National Memo_ With the United States' 2026 midterms only two and one-half months away, President Donald Trump continues to suffer from weak approval ratings in one poll after another — including 33 percent from Reuters and 35 percent from YouGov/ The Economist . But according to Zeteo's Asawin Suebsaeng, Trump White House insiders fear that his approval ratings could sink even lower in the weeks ahead — and… ## [Hannity Resumes Coverage Of Iran War -- And Urges More 'Credit' For Trump](https://www.nationalmemo.com/trump-iran-2677741806) _2026-08-21 · Matt Gertz · National Memo_ Sean Hannity, an avid hawk and sycophant to President Donald Trump, had largely abandoned discussions of the floundering Iran war in recent weeks. But on Wednesday night, he engaged with the conflict on his Fox primetime show for the first time since late July — and lamented that Trump is not getting sufficient “credit” for his purported success there. Trump’s administration has spent the past… ## [Netanyahu Puts NYC Mayor Mamdani On Billboard With Hezbollah & Iranian Leaders In Israel](https://upolitics.com/news/netanyahu-puts-nyc-mayor-mamdani-on-billboard-with-hezbollah-iranian-leaders-in-israel/) _2026-08-21 · Riley Goldman · uPolitics_ Ahead of the elections, Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is portraying New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a similar threat to Iranian and Hezbollah leaders in a campaign billboard. A large billboard in the country’s capital features depictions of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Hezbollah security general Naim Qassem, \[…\] ## [Trump Reconciles With Archenemy Michael Cohen On Former Fixer’s Radio Show, President Claims Cohen ‘Recanted Everything’](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-reconciles-with-archenemy-michael-cohen-on-former-fixers-radio-show-president-claims-cohen-recanted-everything/) _2026-08-21 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump appeared Thursday on Michael Cohen‘s 77 WABC radio program, a striking reconciliation between two men whose relationship famously collapsed into years of public animosity. A Cordial Reunion The interview, which aired Thursday evening, partially with a full broadcast scheduled for Sunday, was notably warm and largely avoided the two men’s contentious history. \[…\] ## [Trump Ally Mike Lindell, Who Claimed ’20 Election Was Rigged, To Self-Fund $825K Recount After Double-Digit Primary Loss](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-ally-mike-lindell-who-claimed-20-election-was-rigged-to-self-fund-825k-recount-after-double-digit-primary-loss/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is paying out of pocket for a full hand recount of Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, despite losing the race by roughly 11 percentage points — far outside the margin that would normally trigger a recount. A Loss Well Outside Recount Territory Lindell lost the August 11 primary to Minnesota House Speaker \[…\] ## [Trump Aide Natalie Harp Rode In SUV Trunk To Stay Near President After Screaming Match With Secret Service](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-aide-natalie-harp-rode-in-suv-trunk-to-stay-near-president-after-screaming-match-with-secret-service/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ A new report is drawing attention to how close Trump aide Natalie Harp has become to the president, detailing an incident in which she reportedly climbed into the cargo area of an SUV to avoid being left behind by his motorcade. What Happened According to CNN reporters Kristen Holmes and Adam Cancryn, citing two unnamed \[…\] ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rDL0diPAlhod) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Uses Anti-Trans Slur During Iowa Campaign Speech For GOP Candidate](https://upolitics.com/news/defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-uses-anti-trans-slur-during-iowa-campaign-speech-for-gop-candidate/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used an anti-transgender slur during a campaign speech in Iowa on August 19, and the Pentagon has since declined to distance itself from the comment. What Hegseth Said Speaking at JR’s SouthPork Ranch during the Iowa State Fair while campaigning for Rep. Zach Nunn, Hegseth discussed military priorities and said, according \[…\] ## [FBI Seizes Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Devices, Searches His Home As Misconduct Probe Escalates](https://upolitics.com/news/fbi-seizes-ex-rep-eric-swalwells-devices-searches-his-home-as-misconduct-probe-escalates/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport on Aug. 15, then searched his Washington, D.C., home the following day, marking a significant escalation in an ongoing sexual misconduct investigation. What Happened Over the Weekend Agents took at least one cell phone from Swalwell during the airport stop \[…\] ## [Echoing Senate GOP Memo, Fox Targets 'Far Left' Data Center Opposition](https://www.nationalmemo.com/gop-fox-data-centers) _2026-08-20 · Matt Gertz · National Memo_ Republican leaders who fear that the furious, bipartisan backlash against AI data centers could cost their party in the midterm election are getting help from their loyal propagandists at Fox News. On its flagship morning show, the network’s hosts and contributors are attempting to convince viewers to support data centers by telling them that the “far left” is behind the opposition. The National… ## [Parachuting Into The Slush Fund Case, Blanche Proves DOJ Colluded With Trump](https://www.nationalmemo.com/slush-fund-case) _2026-08-20 · Harry Litman · National Memo_ After studiously avoiding any role in the litigation of Trump’s IRS lawsuit—the one that gave rise to the bogus settlement agreement—the Department of Justice has suddenly parachuted into the Court of Appeals, where Trump is challenging the district court’s finding that the parties colluded and executed a fraud on the court. The DOJ’s belated brief is plainly designed to argue that Judge Williams… ## [You Can Thank Republican Presidents For That $40 Trillion Debt](https://www.nationalmemo.com/you-can-thank-republican-presidents-for-that-40-trillion-debt) _2026-08-20 · Dean Baker · National Memo_ I have never been a deficit hawk, and I’m not about to change my religious affiliation now. But whatever we think of debt and deficits, there is one point that should be very clear: it has been run up almost entirely due to Republican tax cuts and their inept management of the economy. Every Democratic president of the last half century has left with a deficit that was lower, measured as a share… ## [Even More Troubling Than Weird Natalie? Vicious White House Attacks On Women](https://www.nationalmemo.com/natalie-harp-trump) _2026-08-20 · Susan Estrich · National Memo_ She is the human printer, controlling the flow of paper to the president and transcribing his social media posts. She thinks she owes her life to Donald Trump. She is always by his side. Her name is Natalie Harp. She is this week's troubling news. On Sunday, Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, a rising Democratic star, hit Trump hard: The Georgia senator told a crowd that Trump "doesn't want to do the job"… ## [Is The Trump Administration Using Media Leaks To Manipulate Oil Markets?](https://www.nationalmemo.com/trump-oil-market-influence) _2026-08-20 · Emily Singer · National Memo_ The Trump administration on Wednesday appears to have leaked a story to its favorite Iran war stenographer at Axios that the military has created a secret shipping corridor out of the Strait of Hormuz, helping to escort 15 to 20 oil tankers through the narrow passageway per day. Axios ’ Barak Ravid reported: “The U.S.-led operation is mitigating one of the most painful aspects of the war: the… ## [Trump Shows Off His New $6 Million Granite Helipad As White House Renovation Costs Near $1 Billion Amid National Affordability Crisis](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-shows-off-his-new-6-million-granite-helipad-as-white-house-renovation-costs-near-1-billion-amid-national-affordability-crisis/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ On Wednesday, President Donald Trump unveiled a new granite helipad on the White House South Lawn, the latest in a string of high-dollar construction projects that critics say sit awkwardly against a backdrop of rising living costs for ordinary Americans. Top White House reporter Maggie Haberman said that Trump is spending 70% of his time \[…\] ## [US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion For The First Time Ever, As Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Hits Budget](https://upolitics.com/news/us-national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-for-the-first-time-ever-as-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-hits-budget/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ The U.S. national debt crossed $40 trillion in August 2026, a milestone that works out to roughly $117,000 per person and $297,000 per household. A Decade of Doubling The debt has doubled since January 2017, when it stood at just under $20 trillion. Growth accelerated sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, with \[…\] ## [Trump Approval Rating Falls To 33%, Lowest Of His Presidency, Dragged Down By Iran War & High Inflation](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-approval-rating-falls-to-33-lowest-of-his-presidency-dragged-down-by-iran-war-high-inflation/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has dropped to 33%, matching the lowest point of his entire presidency, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted August 14-17, 2026. The Numbers Behind the Drop The poll found Trump’s disapproval rating climbing to 64%, underscoring a steep erosion of support since he began his second term at 52% approval. \[…\] ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ELuGwJaz4jT7) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Pulls Off Major Upset in Florida Senate Democratic Primary](https://upolitics.com/news/democratic-socialist-angie-nixon-pulls-off-major-upset-in-florida-senate-democratic-primary/) _2026-08-19 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday, defeating retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a November matchup against Republican incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody. Vindman was a central figure in President Donald Trump‘s first impeachment and had a large national following. A Grassroots Win \[…\] ## [Rep. Cory Mills Loses Primary Despite Trump Endorsement Amid Accusations He Threatened To Release Explicit Video Of Ex](https://upolitics.com/news/rep-cory-mills-loses-primary-despite-trump-endorsement-amid-accusations-he-threatened-to-release-explicit-video-of-ex/) _2026-08-19 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) was ousted from his seat in Florida’s 7th Congressional District GOP primary on Tuesday, falling to challenger Ryan Elijah after months of ethics scrutiny and misconduct allegations eroded his political support. A Campaign Under a Cloud Elijah, a former news anchor, defeated Mills in a four-way primary. Mills entered the race \[…\] ## [GOP Sen. Darline Graham Admits ‘I’m Not That Informed On National Security’ In Debate After Being Unable To Answer Question About Taiwan](https://upolitics.com/news/gop-sen-darline-graham-admits-im-not-that-informed-on-national-security-in-debate-after-being-unable-to-answer-question-about-taiwan/) _2026-08-19 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ Sen. Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) faced sharp scrutiny after declining to substantively answer a national security question during Tuesday’s debate against Rep. Ralph Norman, her opponent in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff. The moment came when moderator Greta Van Susteren asked Graham directly whether Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for \[…\] ## [North Carolina Senate Nominee Named Sex Offender To Top GOP Posts](https://www.nationalmemo.com/michael-whatley-sex-offender) _2026-08-19 · Jesse Valentine · National Memo_ Michael Whatley appointed sex offender Harvey West to high-ranking positions in the North Carolina Republican Party. Now, it appears that West may have had access to young adults while serving in those roles. Whatley led the North Carolina Republican Party from 2019 to 2024. The Asheville Watchdog reported that Whatley appointed West to two different committees during this period: the party’s 1st… ## [GOP Guru Rove: Trump Must Intervene To Save Paxton From Talarico Surge](https://www.nationalmemo.com/karl-rove-paxton) _2026-08-19 · Oliver Willis · National Memo_ Karl Rove, a longtime Republican operative and fixer, issued a dire warning to Republicans about the failing campaign of Senate candidate Ken Paxton during a Fox News appearance on Tuesday. Rove told the hosts of Fox’s America’s Newsroom that he believes that recent campaign finance filings from Paxton, which show his fundraising heavily trailing that of Democratic nominee James Talarico, will… ## [As Big Tech Imposes A New Feudalism On America, Let's Fight Back](https://www.nationalmemo.com/tech-feudalism) _2026-08-19 · Jim Hightower · National Memo_ "If you find that you've dug yourself into a hole, the very first thing to do is quit digging." That old country saying has a newly urgent relevance to us today, for Big Tech, Big Finance and Big Government are colluding to dig us into the unfathomable hole of artificial intelligence. All across the country, entire communities are in an uproar as they learn that thousands of massive,… ## [Trump's Iran War Pushing Up Interest Rates And Stifling Housing Starts](https://www.nationalmemo.com/iran-war-economy) _2026-08-19 · Dean Baker · National Memo_ Donald Trump might not be doing very well in his effort to defeat Iran, but he’s scoring serious points in his attack on the U.S. housing market. The war on Iran has pushed long-term interest rates up by 0.7 percentage points, with the 30-year bond rate hitting levels not seen before the collapse of the housing bubble in 2007-2009. The jump in rates had the predictable effect on the housing… ## [Senate Republicans Beg Big Tech To Boost Husted's Failing Ohio Campaign](https://www.nationalmemo.com/husted-data-centers) _2026-08-19 · Sarah Burris · National Memo_ Republicans are losing in Ohio and they're starting to panic, according to an internal memo released Wednesday. Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt obtained a revealing memo from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), posting it on X Wednesday . A recent Fox News poll shows that former Sen. Sherrod Brown continues to hold a lead over appointed Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH). But the NRSC claims… ## [Trump Attacks Fox News’ Shannon Bream For Negative Coverage Of His Ballroom Project, But Misspells Insulting Nickname ‘Milk Toast’](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-attacks-fox-news-shannon-bream-for-negative-coverage-of-his-ballroom-project-but-misspells-insulting-nickname-milk-toast/) _2026-08-19 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump launched a two-post Truth Social attack on Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, after she pressed the administration over its White House ballroom project — and ended up misspelling his own put-down in the process. What Set Trump Off The dispute began when Bream interviewed Attorney General Todd Blanche about the ballroom project. \[…\] ## [Trump Votes By Mail In Florida Primary While Pushing Nationwide Ban On Mail Voting, A Practice He Calls ‘Cheating’](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-votes-by-mail-in-florida-primary-while-pushing-nationwide-ban-on-mail-voting-a-practice-he-calls-cheating/) _2026-08-19 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump voted by mail in Florida’s Republican primary this month, even as he continues pushing Congress to sharply restrict the very method he used to cast his own ballot. The Supreme Court recently struck down Trump’s attempts to ban mail voting by executive order. Trump Votes By Mail Trump requested a mail-in ballot \[…\] ## [Trump Attacks CNN’s Kristen Holmes After She Asks President About Aide Natalie Harp, White House Says Her Kids Will Be ‘Sickened’](https://upolitics.com/news/trump-attacks-cnns-kristen-holmes-after-she-asks-president-about-aide-natalie-harp-white-house-says-her-kids-will-be-sickened/) _2026-08-18 · Erik Meers · uPolitics_ President Donald Trump and the White House launched a pointed attack on CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes on Monday, escalating a routine press exchange into a personal dispute that drew a forceful response from the network. What Happened in the Oval Office The clash unfolded on Monday, during an Oval Office event honoring a teenage lifeguard. \[…\]