COURIER covers billionaire with Epstein ties and how Kash Patel sabotaged the Epstein investigation
Iran propaganda, stars standing up to Trump, and more
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The billionaire tied to Epstein’s sex trafficking recruitment scheme
Billionaire Leon Black — set to testify before Congress this week — made big payments to women who were actively recruiting for Jeffrey Epstein. COURIER’s American Freakshow has the full story.
Top 20 lessons from military super-genius Donald Trump
What can we learn from Donald Trump’s approach to war and diplomacy? In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob offers a true masterclass in what not to do by outlining the top 20 lessons we should all learn from Trump.
ICE rushes public comment period to create mega-prison in Arizona desert
The Department of Homeland Security is pushing through plans to reopen a 500-capacity prison in southern Arizona and use it to hold nearly 1,500 detainees. Below the Belt(way) covers the unfolding story.
COURIER’s National Correspondent, Camaron Stevenson, examines why Trump’s Department of Justice decided to close its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after less than 7% of the case files had even been reviewed. Subscribe to COURIER’s YouTube to stay up-to-date with the latest stories.
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Iran relentlessly mocks Trump in new LEGO propaganda video
As the country celebrated the opening of former President Barack Obama’s new presidential center, Iran took to the internet to mock Donald Trump (and his assumed reaction). COURIER shared the video.
Trump claims in weird rant, “Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers”
Some of the country’s biggest music stars are standing up to the Trump administration after it used their music without permission. COURIER rounded up comments from some of your favorite celebrities.
Cringey video of JD Vance and wife, Usha, goes viral across the internet
The internet could not stop talking about the awkward interview between Vice President Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, where the two acted uncomfortable in each other’s presence. COURIER shared the clip.
Trump ally Lewandowski shook down DHS contractors for kickbacks, Hassan alleges
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) is opening a congressional investigation into Corey Lewandowski over allegations that he solicited personal payments from government contractors. Granite Post has the story.
Phoenix mayor signs on to global pact to shape data center development
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said she’s concerned that investments in data centers right now are worsening climate change and not meeting the needs of communities, COURIER’s Arizona outlet — The Copper Courier — reports.
Trump is dragging NC Republicans underwater, poll shows
A new poll shows that a majority of North Carolinians disapprove of President Donald Trump while Democrats hold solid leads in several key races. COURIER’s North Carolina outpost, Cardinal and Pine, shares the details.
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