White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump's ballroom  —  The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn't ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.  —  Just now  —  Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House …

No Kings was a huge success.  Just look at Trump's response.  —  Public Notice is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  ✊ Subscribe to PN ✊  —  Before the No Kings rallies that took place across the country on Saturday, Republicans were desperate …

My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party  —  SINCE DONALD TRUMP DESCENDED that golden escalator in 2015, the Republican party has devolved into a cult of personality that mirrors the worst authoritarian regimes of the last one hundred years.  —  For ten years, the GOP has waged …

9th Circuit Rules for Trump, Allows National Guard to Deploy to Portland  —  A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled for the Trump administration Monday, allowing the Oregon National Guard to deploy to Portland while the case continues.  —  It was a 2-1 split, with the two Trump appointees overturning …

Trump nominee says he has a ‘Nazi streak,’ bashes MLK Jr. Day, according to texts … Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump's embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, told a group of fellow Republicans in a text chain the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be …

News Outlets Won't Describe Trump's AI Video For What It Is: The President Pooping on America  —  Major outlets said the President dumped “brown liquid” that “appeared to be feces” in an AI-generated video.  They refused to call a spade a spade, or poop, poop.

Prosecutors may move to oust James Comey's defense lawyer … The prosecutors asked the judge to quickly approve a proposal for a “filter team” of lawyers to sift through evidence in Comey's criminal case that could clarify Fitzgerald's role in the 8-year-old disclosures — without breaching Comey's attorney-client privilege.

Chip Roy floats nuclear option on Senate filibuster to end shutdown  —  Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Monday floated the use of the “nuclear option” to end the shutdown and get around Senate filibuster rules that require a 60-vote majority to reopen the government.  —  “We need to be taking a look at the 60 vote threshold.

Sex Is Gay, Rape Is Epic, No Fatties: Young Right-Wing Men Are Obsessed With Male Power and Male Bodies … This text exchange is part of the cache of messages sent in a Telegram group chat by Young Republicans.  In these messages, exposed by POLITICO reporters Jason Beeferman and Emily Ngo …

Trump fan arrested for pointing gun at No Kings protesters: ‘Very ignorant move’  —  A fan of President Donald Trump was arrested and charged with waving a gun at demonstrators at a No Kings protest in South Carolina.  —  Mary Moriarty is accused of driving past a demonstration in Myrtle Beach …

Trump has awkward exchange with Australian ambassador during bilateral meeting: 'I don't like you either' … “I don't like you either, and I probably never will,” Trump said to Rudd in the Oval Office during a bilateral meeting with Albanese.  —  Rudd has previously drawn Trump's ire …

Appeals court panel appears skeptical of Trump admin's maneuvers to keep Alina Habba in place … The panel Monday consisted of Judge L. Felipe Restrepo, an appointee of former President Barack Obama; and Judges D. Michael Fisher and D. Brooks Smith, appointees of former President George W. Bush.

Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows  —  Doctors have long recommended that infants avoid peanuts.  But in 2017, experts officially reversed that guidance, and food allergies decreased sharply.  —  Food allergies in children dropped sharply in the years …

In tense meeting, Trump told Zelensky to concede land, meet Putin's demands  —  Following the trip to Washington, Zelensky has set up a series of calls and meetings with his main European backers.  —  BRUSSELS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is rallying the support of his European partners …

‘Definitely on purpose’: Hit-and-run driver slams into seated No Kings protester  —  A hit-and-run driver remains at large after injuring a woman taking part in a No Kings protest in Ohio.  —  Witnesses say the driver of a white pickup truck deliberately drove into a group of demonstrators shortly …

White House economic advisor Hassett says shutdown could end this week … Top White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett on Monday predicted the government shutdown is “likely to end sometime this week.”  —  But if that does not happen, the Trump administration may impose “stronger measures” …

Lower-Income Americans Are Missing Car Payments  —  Inflation and a tough job market are making it harder for some people to pay back the car loans they signed in better times.  —  More Americans are struggling to make their monthly car-loan payments, a sign that lower-income consumers are under growing financial pressure.

Trump administration hunts for ways to pay air traffic controllers … And so far it's unclear what pot of money the White House would use to pay them during the shutdown.  Though controllers are currently working without pay, by law they must receive backpay when the government reopens its doors.

Bombshell NYC mayoral poll shows trouble for Zohran Mamdani in one-on-one race with Andrew Cuomo  —  Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be in a virtual dead heat with lefty front-runner Zohran Mamdani in the Big Apple mayoral race if Republican Curtis Sliwa drops out, a stunning new poll determined.

Civil Resistance Confronts the Autocracy  —  While MAGA's spin was both insane and revealing, the No Kings Day 2 Marches were a major step towards taking our country back.  —  Last Saturday's No Kings Day 2 was awesome to behold.  The very best of America shone through.

Trump Vows to ‘Eradicate’ Hamas as Fragile Gaza Truce Resumes  —  President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US would destroy Hamas if the militant group didn't continue to honor the ceasefire with Israel, with a fragile truce resuming after a weekend of heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip.

ICE Barbie's Top Goon Accused of Illegally Revealing Child's Rap Sheet  —  ‘SECRETARY OF LIES’  —  DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin posted the information about a 13-year-old detained by ICE.  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The Department of Homeland Security and its top communications officer …

Speaker Johnson continues to resist swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Grijalva  —  Johnson has maintained that he is “following the Pelosi precedent.”  —  House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 20, 2025.

Argentine peso weakens to fresh low despite US interventions  —  Currency gains sparked by estimated $400mn of US purchases melt away ahead of election for president Javier Milei  —  Ciara Nugent in Buenos Aires, Kate Duguid in New York and Joseph Cotterill in London