# trump corruption (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover trump corruption. 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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MlTUENAiLyT4) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [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 \[…\] ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DdNYGLzLpyYL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [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, \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3bG0uW4fskB4) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [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. \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [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. \[…\]