Trump's D.C. takeover flop and the topic he can't escape: The Epstein files
Trump's power grab in D.C., Ghislaine Maxwell's case, and more
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Trumpworld weenies and the rock-ribbed ladies holding them up
In this week’s American Freakshow, Nina Burleigh takes a look at the women inside of Trump’s orbit who have helped push forward his anti-woman agenda — and the trade-offs they’ve made for power.
Five things you need to know about convicted sexual predator Ghislaine Maxwell
Lisa Graves breaks down what you need to know about Ghislaine Maxwell, her case, and her connection to Donald Trump in the first part of a two-part series for Grave Injustice.
Trump’s solution to the Epstein scandal? Lowering the age of adulthood (yes, really)
COURIER’s national correspondent, Camaron Stevenson, takes a look at the Trump administration’s move to lower the age at which people are considered adults in his daily newsletter, Below the Beltway.
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COURIER’s national correspondent, Camaron Stevenson, took a deep dive into the Epstein files — but not the ones you’re thinking of. His video on the Epstein records hidden deep inside the nation’s Treasury has already racked up 59,000 views. If you haven’t already given it a watch, do so here.
On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 8.5+ million views and 679,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 5.9+ million views and 143,000+ likes.
JD Vance has vacationed 7 out of the 8 months he’s been the VP
JD Vance has vacationed for 7 out of his 8 months in office, traveling to Disneyland, Rome, and India (just to name a few of the places) with his family. COURIER did a deep dive into the Vice President’s recent vacations.
DEA agents spotted on D.C.’s National Mall after Trump melts down on Truth Social
Federal law enforcement is being spotted around Washington, D.C. after Trump called on the homeless to move out ‘immediately’ and pledged to put ‘the Criminals’ in jail on Truth Social. COURIER has the video.
South Park slams Secretary Kristi Noem for killing her dog
South Park showed Kristi Noem killing multiple dogs in their most recent episode. The show also took a hit at Noem’s appearance, as her face starts drooping, only to be fixed by makeup. COURIER shared the viral scene.
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She voted for Trump in 2016 —now, his threat of hospital closures puts her family at risk
The Copper Courier’s Robert Gundran writes about how Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful’ bill threatens rural hospitals — and how it could impact former Trump supporter and Globe, Arizona resident Kim Jones.
Tariffs to gut profit-sharing checks for Michigan autoworkers
Trump's trade war has already cost Michigan's biggest automotive manufacturers billions of dollars — and now autoworkers’ profit-sharing checks could shrink by thousands. ‘The Gander has the story.
Texas law forced me to choose: Watch my baby die or flee my home for medical help
“One of the first reactions I had to the news that the Texas law would force me to carry a doomed baby to birth was: ‘How do I sue the state?,’” writes Megan Bond for COURIER Texas Outlet, Courier Texas.
Give me a break so over the Epstein issue thank god trump put the national guard in dc