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How Jeff Bezos is Slowly Strangling the Washington Post, Staying Silent While Massive Layoffs Cripple a Once-Great Paper

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the arrest of former CNN commentator Don Lemon for storming a church with anti-ICE protestors, the withdrawal of 700 federal immigration and border agents from the Minneapolis area, and the emotional video of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie discussing her mother's disappearance and the family's demand for 'proof of life' before addressing ransom demands.

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Trump Keeps Pushing to Nationalize Elections in Democratic States, Even After Strong Denials from the White House

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's comments about nationalizing elections and claims of voter fraud, the testimony of the siblings of Rene Gainger, who was killed by an ICE agent, and the DOJ's release of 3 million Epstein files containing new allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Clintons Cave, Agree to Testify Before Republican James Comer’s Panel to Avoid Contempt of Congress Charge

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the disappearance of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, and the decision by Hillary Clinton to testify before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump Taunts Don Lemon Over Arrest, Plans to Shutter Kennedy Center for Two Years

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:13:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Don Lemon reveling in his own arrest, Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk named in latest Epstein file release and President Trump announcing a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations.

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Trump Undermines Tom Homan on Minnesota ‘Drawdown’ as ICE Smashes Car Window, Covering Month-Old Baby with Shards of Glass

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump selecting Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Ghislaine Maxwell's claims about secret settlements involving Jeffrey Epstein's associates, and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to halt attacks on Ukraine's capital due to brutal cold.

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Tom Homan Talks of Minneapolis ‘Drawdown’ As Two Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti Placed on Leave

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the continuing fallout from fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, the debate between Senator Rand Paul and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the legality of capturing the Venezuelan president, and the FBI raid on a Georgia election hub as part of an investigation into 2020 election fraud behavior.

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Even Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem Distancing Themselves from ICE Tragedy in Minneapolis as Internal Probe Finds Alex Pretti Never Brandished a Gun

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the continuing fallout from fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, the developing shooting incident involving the border patrol on the Arizona-Mexico border, and the controversy around Kanye West's recent apology regarding antisemitic comments and behavior.

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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino Exiled from Minneapolis as Trump Says ICE Will Be Moving On At Some Point After the Killing of Alex Pretti

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, the retirement of long-serving Democratic Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton from Congress, and two newspapers owned by Rupert Murdoch, the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal coming out against ICE in Minneapolis.

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Veterans Nurse Alex Pretti Killed by ICE While Defenseless and Pinned to the Ground, With Video Contradicting Administration’s Account

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, the Trump administration's new push for equal airtime for political candidates on entertainment talk shows, and Elizabeth Hurley’s lawsuit against the Daily Mail over claims of illegal wiretapping.

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Jack Smith Hearing a Snooze as Prosecutor is Quietly Cautious While Lawmakers Make Speeches

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Special Counsel Jack Smith testifying before a House committee regarding the investigation into President Trump, TikTok finalizing a deal to create a new American entity, and concerns developing over the future of the transatlantic alliance between the United States and European countries.

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Trump Backs Off on Greenland, Settling for New Military Bases He Could Have Had All Along

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on ICE agents in Minnesota detaining a 5-year-old boy and his father, the testimony of Jack Smith and the sentencing of Ghislaine Maxwell related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.

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Trump Says God Approves of His Job Performance as European Leaders in Davos Rip Him on Greenland

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on DOJ’s investigation into Democratic officials in Minnesota related to immigration enforcement policies, potential changes the Justice Department is considering to loosen gun regulations, and the case of a woman in Minneapolis who helped a right-wing activist who was being attacked by protesters.

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Trump Threatens a Greenland Invasion that Nobody Wants, Will Confront European Leaders at Davos

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's social media posts about Greenland and the general opposition to the idea of a U.S. takeover of Greenland, ICE officers detaining a naturalized U.S. citizen in Minnesota, and the three highest ranking Catholic archbishops denouncing the Trump Administration’s foreign policy.

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Nancy Mace Says Republicans Headed for Midterm Loss, Urges Trump Not To Endorse for Now

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

The Media Buzzmeter launches its new weekly video podcast on YouTube with host Howie Kurtz in conversation with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC). In this debut episode, the two discuss Nancy’s decision to run for governor of South Carolina, her choice to leave the U.S. House, and how her experience in Congress has shaped her vision for leading at the state level.

Howard Kurtz and Nancy Mace examine the state of the GOP, debates over immigration enforcement and U.S. policy toward Venezuela, and the evolving South Carolina Republican primary, including polling and the possible influence of President Trump. Nancy also pushes back on media coverage she says has been unfair and misrepresented her record and character—offering a candid look at the political and media battles shaping her next move.

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‘60 Minutes’ Piece on Deportation Airs a Month Later with Minimal Changes, No Administration Interview, No Pro-Trump Advocate

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national holiday in the United States, the Trump administration threatening to impose tariffs on European countries that have sent troops to Greenland, and the FBI's efforts to uncover negative information on President Trump's perceived political enemies.

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Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Over ICE in Minneapolis, Accepts Second-Hand Nobel Prize from Venezuelan Winner

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s considering invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presenting a Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump, and the expanding scandal involving a sports betting ring that enlisted college basketball players to fix games.

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Trump Backs Off Military Action Against Iran Despite Thousands of Protesters Killed by the Ayatollah’s Regime

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on a federal officer shooting a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel, the Trump administration’s decision to halt immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, and growing concerns over the editorial independence of the U.S. military newspaper Stars and Stripes.

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After Another Rough ICE Arrest, Joe Rogan Calls Agency the Gestapo and Public Approval Plummets

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on six federal prosecutors resigning amid a DOJ push to investigate the widow of an ICE shooting victim, the Supreme Court appearing ready to uphold state bans on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, and the continuing political backlash over the Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Trump Has Told Aides that Pam Bondi is a Weak and Ineffective Leader, Blaming His AG For Faulty Prosecution of Political Enemies

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi, including his frustration with her handling of various investigations and cases, the DOJ’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and the Pentagon's use of a disguised military aircraft in an attack on a boat.

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Trump DOJ Opens Criminal Probe of Fed Chief Jerome Powell, Drawing Flak Even from a Republican Senator

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the Justice Department opening an investigation into the renovation costs of the Federal Reserve headquarters, the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and the Washington National Opera's deciding to leave its long-time home at the Kennedy Center.

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Trump Ready to Accept Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuela’s Maria Machado, Drawing Mockery from Critics

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the continuing reactions to the shooting death of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, President Trump possibly meeting with Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, and the U.S. Senate voting to block further military action in Venezuela without approval from Congress.

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ICE Fatal Shooting of Mother in Car Fuels Debate Over Possible Recklessness As Minneapolis Mayor Curses Out Agency

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the U.S. seizure of two oil tankers, including a Russian-flagged vessel, in the North Atlantic, and the Trump Administration’s new dietary guidelines.

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Trump Rewrites Jan 6th, Claiming Democrats Caused the Riot, While Insisting He'll Buy Greenland

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump blaming Jan. 6th on Democrats, President Trump saying he's planning on buying Greenland and former FBI Dep. Dir. Dan Bongino attacking the GOP.

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Nicolas Maduro Insists He's Still the President of Venezuela, But Judge Keeps Shutting Him Down

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:17:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on ICE blasting Hilton after emails allegedly show hotel refusing rooms to immigration agents, Maduro and his wife pleading not guilty in federal court and Zohran Mamdani cancelling antisemitism orders signed by Eric Adams.

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Trump Threatens Cuba, Says He'll Run Venezuela After Maduro's Capture

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:01:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the United States capturing Venezuelan dictator Maduro, President Trump threatening Cuba with the same and Gov. Tim Walz not seeking reelection.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Insists Economy is Great in Cheerleading Speech, Media Slam False and Exaggerated Claims

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 18th, 2025… Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s address to the nation, House Republicans offering an alternative to Obamacare, and Secretary RFK Jr. terminating grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics over federal vaccine policy disagreements.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': The ‘60 Minutes’ Segment That Was Yanked at Last Minute: Totally One-Sided and Anti-Trump

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 23rd, 2025… Howie Kurtz on '60 Minutes' pulling a story about President Trump's deportation policy at the last minute, the appointment of a special US envoy to Greenland, and Uber's background check practices and the incidents of sexual assault by Uber drivers.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Slams N.Y. Times, Calls Female Reporter Ugly, Over Piece on His Aging and Shorter Schedule

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on November 26th, 2025… Howie Kurtz on ICE arresting the mother of White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt's nephew, President Trump’s potential peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and the leaking of a phone conversation between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Russian foreign policy advisor.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': I Knew Rob Reiner. Why the Tragedy Has Us Feeling His Loss So Acutely

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 16th, 2025… Howie Kurtz on the ongoing investigation into the stabbing death of Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele, the antisemitic attack in Australia, and the investigation into the widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer funds intended for Somali children in Minnesota.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Supremes Leaning Toward Unchecked Trump Power Over Independent Agencies

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 10th, 2025 …Howie Kurtz on President Trump's recent rally despite media criticism of his health, the release of records related to the Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and Netflix's $72 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Best of the 'MediaBuzz Meter': Trump Insists Any Warner Bros. Deal Include New Owner for CNN

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 11th, 2025… Howie Kurtz on the growing speculation of the potential departure of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix, and the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Netflix Wins Melodrama for Warner Brothers Discovery But Trump Says He’ll Intervene

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 8th, 2025… Howie Kurtz on President Trump weighing in on Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Marjorie Taylor Greene advocating for the release of Epstein files and her disagreement with President Trump on the issue, and the dismissal of journalist Olivia Nuzzi from Vanity Fair.

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Trump Trashes Stephen Colbert as Dead Man Walking, Says CBS, ABC and NBC Should Lose Their Licenses

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on newly released Epstein emails making some serious accusations toward President Trump, SCOTUS ruling that the President cannot deploy the national guard to Chicago, and the latest in the drama over newly appointed CBS Editor-in-Chief pulling a segment about brutal conditions in an El Salvador prison used to house illegal immigrants.

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The ‘60 Minutes’ Segment That Was Yanked at Last Minute: Totally One-Sided and Anti-Trump

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on '60 Minutes' pulling a story about President Trump's deportation policy at the last minute, the appointment of a special US envoy to Greenland, and Uber's background check practices and the incidents of sexual assault by Uber drivers.

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A Media Explosion as Bari Weiss Pulls a 60 Minutes Story on Trump and Deportation Just Before Airtime

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on '60 Minutes' pulling a story about President Trump's deportation policy at the last minute, the release of new photos and documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, and MAGA infighting erupts at Turning Point USA's convention.

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Trump Sticks His Name on Kennedy Center, But Only Congress Can Make the Change

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the extremely low approval rating of the Democrat Party and the decision by the DNC not to release an autopsy report on the 2024 election, Dan Bongino resigning as FBI Deputy Director after only 9 months on the job, and the conviction of a federal judge in Wisconsin for obstructing the arrest of an illegal immigrant.

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Trump Insists Economy is Great in Cheerleading Speech, Media Slam False and Exaggerated Claims

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s address to the nation, House Republicans offering an alternative to Obamacare, and Secretary RFK Jr. terminating grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics over federal vaccine policy disagreements.

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Huge Backlash Against Susie Wiles Over Blistering Vanity Fair Interview, But Trump Gives Her a Pass

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's controversial comments about the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife, the passing of Norman Podhoretz, a prominent neoconservative thinker and writer, and the FDA's expanded approval of a drug aimed at boosting female libido.

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I Knew Rob Reiner. Why the Tragedy Has Us Feeling His Loss So Acutely

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the ongoing investigation into the stabbing death of Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele, the antisemitic attack in Australia, and the investigation into the widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer funds intended for Somali children in Minnesota.

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GOP Chairman Pushing Subpoena Against Bill and Hillary Clinton in Epstein Probe While Others Submit Statements

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the developing investigation into the stabbing death of Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele, Republican Congressman James Comer threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against the Clintons for refusing to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and the anti-Semitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Halts Migration from Third World After Guard Shooting, Calls Reporter Stupid, As Fani Willis Case Implodes

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 1st, 2025 …Howie Kurtz on President Trump proposing a permanent pause on accepting migrants from third world countries after two national guardsmen were shot, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denying he ordered to leave 'no one alive' during a Venezuelan drug boat strike, and the ex-mistress of Eric Schmidt accusing the former CEO of Google of rape.

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Trump Insists Any Warner Bros. Deal Include New Owner for CNN

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the growing speculation of the potential departure of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix, and the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

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Supremes Leaning Toward Unchecked Trump Power Over Independent Agencies

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's recent rally despite media criticism of his health, the release of records related to the Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and Netflix's $72 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': How Trump Pressured Hamas and Israel Into Remarkable Deal that Should Free the Hostages

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on October 9th, 2025 …Howie Kurtz on the potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing government shutdown in the U.S., and the arrest of an Uber driver accused of starting the devastating Palisades wildfire in California.

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Netflix Wins Melodrama for Warner Brothers Discovery But Trump Says He’ll Intervene

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump weighing in on Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Marjorie Taylor Greene advocating for the release of Epstein files and her disagreement with President Trump on the issue, and the dismissal of journalist Olivia Nuzzi from Vanity Fair.

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Grand Jury Refuses to Re-Indict New York’s Letitia James, Trump’s Top Target, After a Judge Already Threw Out the Case

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the grand jury's refusal to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, the controversy surrounding a U.S. military strike on drug smugglers in the Caribbean, and the Blaze media outlet incorrectly reporting the identity of the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021.

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Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Arrested As Trump Goes on a Pardon Spree

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the arrest of a suspect in the investigation of the pipe bombs planted near the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, and the release of photos and videos by House Democrats showing Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island.

Later, Howie weighs in on the Inspector General's report on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to discuss sensitive military information.

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White House Uses Tabloid to Counterattack on Trump’s Schedule, Even As He Repeatedly Closes His Eyes at Cabinet Meeting

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:05:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's efforts to loosen rules of engagement for the military, Olivia Nuzzi's new book and her relationship with RFK Jr., and the IRS potentially having to review content on OnlyFans and other platforms to determine eligibility for tax deductions.

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Donald Trump Called Isolated, Stops Doing Rallies, As He Pardons Ex-Honduran President Serving 45 Years for Drug and Weapons Charges

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's reduced public schedule and travel compared to his first term and the controversy around a second-strike order given by a U.S. military admiral against a Venezuelan vessel.

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Trump Halts Migration from Third World After Guard Shooting, Calls Reporter Stupid, As Fani Willis Case Implodes

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump proposing a permanent pause on accepting migrants from third world countries after two national guardsmen were shot, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denying he ordered to leave 'no one alive' during a Venezuelan drug boat strike, and the ex-mistress of Eric Schmidt accusing the former CEO of Google of rape.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Going After More Political Opponents After Orchestrating Comey Indictment

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on September 29th, 2025 … Howie Kurtz on Trump seeking more retribution against political enemies, Trump planning on sending troops to various Democrat run cities and Eric Adams dropping out of the NYC mayoral race.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': How Young Socialist Toppled Andrew Cuomo to Become National Figure in New York Mayor's Race

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on June 25th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Trump reveling in the Israel and Iran ceasefire, democrat socialist upsetting Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race and a MAHA report on chronic disease including fake citations.

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Trump Slams N.Y. Times, Calls Female Reporter Ugly, Over Piece on His Aging and Shorter Schedule

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on ICE arresting the mother of White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt's nephew, President Trump’s potential peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and the leaking of a phone conversation between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Russian foreign policy advisor.

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Why Judge Tossed Out Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James, Citing Unconstitutional Appointment of Rookie White House Lawyer

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James being dismissed, the Trump administration proposing their own healthcare plan, and Marjorie Taylor Greene denying rumors that she is considering a 2028 presidential run.

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Why Marjorie Taylor Greene Quit, Pushed Out by Trump, And Now Leads the Breakaway MAGA Forces

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:16:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Marjorie Taylor Greene announcing her retirement, U.S.-Ukraine changing peace plan draft that initially favored Russia and President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani having a 'lovefest' of meeting at the White House.

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Trump Says He Wants Some Democrats Executed for Saying Soldiers Shouldn’t Follow Illegal Orders

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the U.S. Coast Guard's attempt to reclassify Nazi symbols, President Trump's efforts to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, and the indictment of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) for allegedly stealing FEMA funds to finance her campaign.

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Comey Case in Trouble As Trump’s Rookie Prosecutor Doesn’t Show Indictment to Most Grand Jurors

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on recent polls showing Democrats with a 14-point lead over Republicans to take control of Congress, former Harvard President Larry Summers and his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the federal appeals court upholding the dismissal of President Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN.

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Hill Passes Bill to Release Epstein Files As Trump Entertains Saudi Prince and Rips Reporters

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on both the House and Senate voting overwhelmingly to release Epstein-related files, President Trump meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and allegations of misconduct by journalist Olivia Nuzzi and how this has impacted her journalistic credibility.

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Larry Summers, “Ashamed,” Withdraws from Public Life Over Humiliating Emails with Jeffrey Epstein

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Larry Summers' decision to step back from public commitments following the release of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein, Ted Cruz positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid, and the resignation of Robert George from the Heritage Foundation's board over a video released by the think tank's president.

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Trump Flips, Backs Release of Epstein Files Before a Vote He Would Lose in Embarrassing Fashion

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump reversing his stance on the release of the Epstein files, the ongoing feud between President Trump and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and President Trump threatening a lawsuit against BBC over their editing of his January 6th remarks.

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Trump Battling MAGA Base As Epstein Disclosures Overshadow His Economic Plans

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on both Democrats and Republicans releasing thousands of emails on Jeffrey Epstein, Trump claiming the Epstein files are a Democrat hoax and the White House plan to issue exemptions on certain food tariffs.

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Government Shutdown Ends Amid Furor Over Epstein Emails

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on his experience attending a Paul McCartney concert in Pittsburgh, the latest developments on the Jeffrey Epstein files, including recent emails released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, and the end of the recent government shutdown.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': NBA Scandal, With Coach and Star Player Charged with Illegal Gambling, and Mafia Involvement, Will Taint Sport Forever

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:19:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on October 24th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on the major insider trading scandal involving NBA players and coaches, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm diagnosis.

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Democrats Livid at Defectors, But Letting the Shutdown Last Another Month Would Have Inflicted More Pain

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on two Cleveland Guardians pitchers being indicted on illegal gambling charges, a new study debunking the link of acetaminophen use during pregnancy to increased risks of autism or ADHD in children, and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy being released from prison while his appeal is pending.

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Dems Defect on Shutdown As Trump Threatens States Offering Food Stamps to Hungry Families

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on eight Senate Democrats voting in favor of a continuing resolution to advance the end to the government shutdown, the resignation of BBC’s director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness, and the potential renaming of the Washington Commanders football stadium after President Trump.

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Frustrations Mount as Shutdown Prompts Trump Team to Cancel Thousands of Flights

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the government shutdown impacting air travel and staffing shortages at the FAA, the DOJ investigating a foreign trip made by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser that was paid for by Qatar, and Tesla shareholders approving a plan that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

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Democrats Get Big Psychological Boost But Trump Still Holds All the Power

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on former House Speaker Nancy Nancy Pelosi’s announcing she is not running for re-election, Marjorie Taylor Greene eyes potential presidential run in 2028, and the Supreme Court's skeptical questioning of President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

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Huge Win for Democrats, Trump Says It’s Because He Wasn’t on the Ballot

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the Democratic sweeping key races in the 2025 elections, President Trump’s taunting '60 Minutes' with CBS’s Norah O’Donnell, and the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

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Trump Endorses Cuomo at 11th Hour, But Does that Help or Hurt in NYC?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, speculation around the 2028 U.S. Republican presidential nominee, and NBC's Late Night host Seth Meyers mocking President Trump’s comments about aircraft carrier catapults.

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Trump Skips Elections, Democrats Some Struggle, As Republicans Run Against Mamdani

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the nail-biting end to Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's viral book tour, and Vice President JD Vance’s comments about hoping his wife would convert to Christianity.

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Trump Resuming Nuclear Testing and Wants “Nuclear Option”—Abolishing Filibuster to End Shutdown

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump ordering the Department of War to start testing U.S. nuclear weapons, the struggle to continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown, and King Charles' decision to strip his brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal titles and privileges due to his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein

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Trump De-Escalates Trade War with Xi, Praises Him As ‘Great Leader’

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping , the potential impact of the government shutdown on the Affordable Care Act & SNAP benefits, and the controversy around NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel.

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Trump Admits He Can’t Run for a Third Term, After Months of Trolling the Press

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Melania Trump's reported private concerns over the demolition of the East Wing project at the White House, the potential layoffs at major companies like Amazon and Paramount, and the decline in reading and literacy in the United States.

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Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, A Copy of Wikipedia But With a Right-Leaning Slant

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the arrest of two suspects for the jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, the launch of Elon Musk’s new AI-powered online encyclopedia called Grocopedia, and a resurfaced photograph of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

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Ben Shapiro Slams Trump Over $630 Million Demand from DOJ As He Teases a Potential Third Term

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump seeking millions in compensation from the DOJ, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' (D-NY) endorsing New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, and NFL player Travis Kelce’s investment in the Six Flags amusement park company.

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NBA Scandal, With Coach and Star Player Charged with Illegal Gambling, and Mafia Involvement, Will Taint Sport Forever

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:42:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the major insider trading scandal involving NBA players and coaches, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm diagnosis.

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Trump Defends Total Demolition of East Wing As Jarring Images Constantly Played on Television

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howard Kurtz on President Trump’s demand for $230 million in damages from the federal government, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House by the Trump Administration to make way for a $300 million ballroom, and the debate between Andrew Cuomo and Zohron Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Trump Wants $230 Million in Damages for His Past Investigations, Now Says Will Give It to Charity

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s demand for $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for federal investigations into him, the arrest of a pardoned Capitol rioter for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the cancellation of a planned meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine.

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Trump Tears Down Part of White House for His Ballroom, After Promising He Wouldn’t

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howard Kurtz on the high-profile theft of valuable jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, the potential pardon or commutation of Sean “Diddy” Combs by the Trump Administration, and Diane Keaton’s lifelong obsession with buying, renovating, and flipping houses.

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Trump Responds to Protests with AI Image Showing the Crowned President Dropping Feces on Crowd

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the reactions from the White House & President Trump to the ‘No Kings’ protests across the country, the early release of Republican Congressman George Santos from prison, and tensions between the U.S. and Israel over Israel’s bombing of Qatar.

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John Bolton Indictment: Evidence of Classified Documents or Political Payback?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the indictment of former National Security Advisor to President Trump John Bolton for allegedly mishandling classified information, President Trump's recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine, and The Trump administration's consideration of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 controlled substance.

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Trump Stands with Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, Naming More Democrats He Wants Investigated and Charged

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump being hailed as a global peacemaker for brokering a ceasefire between Israel & Hamas, leaked documents revealing racist, anti-Semitic language used in group chats by young Republican organizations, and the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of the U.S. Referee Program. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Leaked Young Republicans Chat Joined by Officials Filled with Racism, Anti-Semitism and Violent Talk

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the growing concerns about the potential use of artificial intelligence technology to create lethal pathogens & destroy humanity, revelations about racist, anti-Semitic, and violent rhetoric used in private chat groups by leaders of young Republican organizations, and President Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding from NYC if self-described democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected.

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Trump Hailed Around the World for Gaza Cease-Fire and Freeing Hostages, Even Jimmy Kimmel Praising Him

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset after the hostages were freed from Hamas captivity, potential bribery allegations against border czar Tom Homan, and various airlines introducing premium cabins with extra legroom for higher fares.

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A Moment of Triumph for Trump in Israel, But the Hard Part Lies Ahead

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the successful peace deal negotiated by President Trump between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing government shutdown, and the passing of actress Diane Keaton.

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Trump Hailed for Mideast Peace Deal, But Steps on Story with Letitia James Indictment

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:17:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the peace deal brokered by President Trump between Israel and Hamas, the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James by the Department of Justice and the Pentagon's new restrictions on media interactions with military personnel.

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How Trump Pressured Hamas and Israel Into Remarkable Deal that Should Free the Hostages

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing government shutdown in the U.S., and the arrest of an Uber driver accused of starting the devastating Palisades wildfire in California.

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Republicans Suddenly Defend Federal Programs, MTG Defects, and Trump and Dems Could Reach a Deal

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the ongoing government shutdown in the U.S., allegations that several conservative journalists secretly drafted speeches for an Israeli government official, and a controversial statement by New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani, regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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Trump Attacks Judge Who Blocks Him From Sending Troops to Portland—And It’s His Own Appointee

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, Barry Weiss, The Supreme Court’s rejection of Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, and the legal issues faced by former NFL player Mark Sanchez.

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Judge Gives Would-Be Kavanaugh Killer Shockingly Low 8-Year Sentence, Praises Transgender Status

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Bari Weiss being named editor-in-chief of CBS news, Kavanaugh's attempted assassin getting a short 8-year sentence and negotiators from Israel and Hamas meeting in Egypt to hash out details on peace plan.

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Partisan Letters Substituted for Education Staffers As Trump Calls Dems the Party of Satan

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump calling the Democrats 'Satan', Marjorie Taylor Greene becoming Trump's biggest critic and the first female named Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Trump Says He'll Kill Democrat 'Scam' Agencies As More Americans Blame Him for Shutdown

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump vowing to shutdown Democrat government agencies, the Supreme Court allowing Lisa Cook to remain at the Fed and the Pentagon planning widespread random polygraph tests.

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Trump Says He'll Fire Workers and Cut Democratic Programs During Shutdown

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:02:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the impact of the government shutting down, how we handle all too common mass shootings and reactions to Sec. Hegseth's announcement of cultural changes to the U.S. Military.

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Trump, Democrats Seem to Want Government Shutdown, But Why?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth announcing culture changes to the U.S. Military, border czar Homan investigated for allegedly accepting a bribe and Trump sending troops to Portland.

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Trump Going After More Political Opponents After Orchestrating Comey Indictment

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump seeking more retribution against political enemies, Trump planning on sending troops to various Democrat run cities and Eric Adams dropping out of the NYC mayoral race.

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Live on Air as James Comey Indicted After Trump Orchestrated the Investigation

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump getting his indictment on James Comey, Trump signing order to approve TikTok deal and White House wanting mass firings with potential shutdown.

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Trump's Replacement Prosecutor Moving Toward Indictment of Jim Comey and Perhaps Letitia James

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Zohran Mamdani remaining the leader in the NYC mayoral race, Trump's handpicked prosecutor takes on indictment of James Comey and Letitia James and Trump's new tone towards Russia just a 'negotiating tactic'.

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Kimmel Chokes Up, Thanks Conservatives Who Backed Him, Trump Floats Suing ABC

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Jimmy Kimmel returning to air with apologies and thanks, President Trump addresses UNGA calling climate change a 'hoax' and Trump's would-be assassin found guilty.

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Jimmy Kimmel Back on Air After a Pressure Campaign Led by Celebrities and Customers

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on celebrity pressure getting Jimmy Kimmel back on air, Trump linking Tylenol to autism without scientific evidence and the White House denying border czar Tom Homan took 50k bribe.

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Trump Orders Investigations of His Enemies, Pronounces Them Guilty

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump pushing DOJ to prosecute his political enemies, Charlie Kirk's wife asking forgiveness for husband's killer and Sec. Hegseth imposing new restrictions on the media.

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Comics Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel, Conservative Influencers Stoked Outrage Leading to ABC Cancellation

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the continuing reaction to the ABC firing Jimmy Kimmel, Trump planning to fire US attorney for failing to charge Letitia James and CDC Advisory Board votes against vaccines for children.

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ABC Axes Jimmy Kimmel for Comments on Charlie Kirk's Killer

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel's late night show 'indefinitely", Marjorie Taylor Greene calling for red states to secede and Joe Biden whining about his lack of speaking appearance invitations.

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Sickness: Wide Range of Professionals Fired for Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Murder

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Pam Bondi promising to punish anti-Charlie Kirk rhetoric, FBI Director Kash Patel getting grilled over Ghislaine Maxwell interview and the Georgia Supreme Court declining to hear Fani Willis appeal.

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Trump Sues New York Times for Campaign Coverage He Calls a Smear

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump filing a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, Trump not reacting to violent attacks on Democrats the same way and the passing of Robert Redford.

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Trump Exclusively Blames the Left As America Still Reels from the Charlie Kirk Killing

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump vowing to punish the 'radical left' for Charlie Kirk murder, the firing of people who posted hateful comments on the assassination and Nadine Menendez being sentenced to 4 & 1/2 years in prison.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk Murder in Custody After Family Turns Him in

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk now in custody, the shooter's family turning him in and the scourge of other violent attacks across the country.

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The Finger-Pointing Over the Horrifying Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the monstrous assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the ongoing political blame game over the murder and political leaders from both sides sharing their condolences.

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Handwriting War: Trump Insists Epstein Birthday Message is Not His Signature, Tries to Declare Story 'Dead'

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump insisting the Epstein birthday drawing and message was not his writing, Trump and Vance getting heckled while out to dinner in D.C. and Polish forces shooting down Russian drones that entered their airspace.

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Trump Still Denies Birthday Message to Epstein Despite Series of Texts Over Sketch of a Naked Woman

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump birthday message and drawing to Epstein handed over to Congress, Murdoch family succession ending as Lachlan secures control and Howard Stern pranking listeners he was leaving radio.

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How JP Morgan Paid and Enabled Jeffrey Epstein Well After His Sex-Crime Conviction

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on how JP Morgan enabled and profited from Jeffrey Epstein, Philly Karen takes home run ball away from kid and how there is more to the Pentagon rebrand than first expected.

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Both Parties Slam RFK for His Hostility to Vaccines As a Danger to Children

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on RFK Jr. getting grilled by both parties over his anti-vaccine stance, DOJ launching criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and the Trump Administration getting heat for striking drug boat off the coast of Venezuela.

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Trump Offers Jobs to Clear the Field for Andrew Cuomo to Stop Socialist Zohran Mamdani

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump getting involved in the NYC mayoral race with job offerings, judge ruling Trump administration can't withhold funding from Harvard and Epstein victims rallying in D.C. after sexual assaults now being called a 'hoax'.

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Trump Very Much Alive at Presser, Pushes Back on Ugly Health Rumors

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump pushing back on claims his health is in decline, China pushing new global order alongside Russia and Trump family bitcoin begins trading on Nasdaq.

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Kristi Noem: CBS Shamefully Cut Interview Calling Abrego Garcia a Gang Member, Wife Beater and Child Porn Collector

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Secretary Noem going after CBS news for editing one of her interview answers, former CDC bosses saying RFK Jr. is putting Americans' health in danger and postwar Gaza plans including voluntary relocation of all Palestinians.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired August 18th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to the war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C.

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CDC in Chaos After Firings, Resignations and RFK's Anti-Science Attacks

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on CDC employees staging walkout in support of ousted leaders, misinformation spreading on Minneapolis shooter and Tulsi Gabbard outing the identity of undercover CIA officer.

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Trump Fires New CDC Chief for Refusing to Follow RFK's Anti-Vaccine Agenda

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ failing to indict DC sandwich thrower, Trump firing CDC director over RFK vaccine policies and the DOT taking over control of Union Station in D.C.

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Taylor Swift's Engagement is Such Big News that Even Trump Praised Her and Travis Kelce

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged, Cracker Barrel reversing decision to change their logo and Trump holding three hour live cabinet meeting.

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Trump Fires First Black Woman on Fed Board, But Lisa Cook Vows to Fight Back

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, judge blocking deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Trump signing executive order that orders the prosecution of those who burn the flag.

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Trump Threatens Action Against Chris Christie, Wes Moore After Bolton Raid

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to open new investigation of Chris Christie over 'Bridgegate', the U.S. government taking a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel and Trump attacking NBC and ABC.

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FBI Raids John Bolton's Home to Search for Classified Documents

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the FBI raiding the home of former Trump advisor John Bolton, the first set of Epstein files being sent to Congress and judge ruling Alina Habba unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney.

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Trump Critics Say His Wedge Issue is Attacks on Black Cities

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Russia launching massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace talks seem to stall, Trump portraying American cities as chaotic, apocalyptic hellscapes and Governor Newsom jockeying to lead the Democrat Party.

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As Moscow Downplays the Idea of Putin Meeting Zelenskyy, is Peace Process Falling Apart?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump and Putin sharing the same thoughts on mail-in ballots, a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting still not a guarantee and the White House launching its own TikTok page.

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Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C.

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Trump Sides with Putin, Drops Cease-Fire Goal, Putting Pressure on Zelenskyy

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump pushing for straight peace deal between Russia and Ukraine instead of ceasefire, D.C. reaching an agreement with President Trump’s administration over takeover of the city’s police force and COVID levels rising across the United States.

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D.C. Sues Trump Administration to Block Federal Takeover But Has Little Leverage Under Home Rule

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:18:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the growing police presence in Washington, D.C. to combat violent crime, the ongoing political battle to redraw congressional maps in South Texas, and the upcoming summit between President Trump and President Vladimir Putin and what a successful conversation looks like for both leaders.

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Trump Vows to Make D.C. Crime Crackdown Permanent As Feds Make Arrests

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the growing surveillance in Washington, D.C. to curb crime, the upcoming high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and moments from President Trump’s press conference announcing the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees.

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Trump Drastically Lowers Expectations for Putin Summit as a ‘Listening Exercise’

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz discusses his column on the growing power and influence of the second Trump administration, the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and allegations that Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) approved leaking classified information to harm President Trump.

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Trump Says He’ll Walk Away If Putin Won’t Talk Peace; Then Why Invite Him to U.S.?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:03:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, his recent move to temporarily take control of the Washington D.C. police department, and Chris Cuomo's controversial deepfake video featuring Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).

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Can Trump and Putin Make a Deal Over Zelensky’s Objections?

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the Trump administration's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., and Jimmy Kimmel's criticism of outspoken voices within the Democratic Party.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Strikes European Tariff Deal, Still Dogged by Epstein Questions

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired July 28th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on President Trump making new tariff deal with the European Union, Trump calling the Epstein files a 'hoax' and the White House telling Sec. Hegseth to stop using polygraph tests.

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Kamala's Book: Even Her Own Staff Didn't Believe in Her

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on FEMA employees being tapped to help ICE vet new hires, Kamala Harris' saying staffers looked down on her in new book and Uber's sexual assault record shown to be worse than first reported.

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Ghislaine Maxwell Wants to Block Grand Jury Testimony Release as SCOTUS Gives Trump a Big Win

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell opposing the release of interview transcript, SCOTUS limiting the ability of judges to stop Trump's orders and RFK Jr. pulling funding from respiratory vaccines.

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Pam Bondi Orders Grand Jury Probe of 2016 Democrats - Including Obama? Although Trump's Last Special Counsel Brought No Charges

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on AG Pam Bondi ordering a grand jury probe of Obama administration officials, Nancy Mace launching a campaign for South Carolina governor and dozens of Texas House Democrats flee the state to avoid redistricting vote.

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Trump Fires Official Over 'Rigged' Job Numbers: Shooting the Messenger

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump defending his firing of labor statistics chief, jury ordering Tesla to pay more than $240 million in autopilot crash and Google deleting decades of website links.

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Smithsonian Wipes Out Mention of Trump's Two Impeachments

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump increasing tariffs on Canada to 35% but delays increase on Mexico, the Smithsonian removing Trump's two impeachments from exhibit and Virginia Giuffre's family blasting Trump for considering a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Trump Rips Josh Hawley As Both Parties Try to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:17:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting with Democrats to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, Canada planning to recognize a Palestinian state and Kamala Harris announcing she will not run for governor of California.

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Ghislaine Maxwell Won't Testify Without Get Out of Jail Free Card

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Ghislaine Maxwell wanting immunity before testifying before Congress, Trump wanting the EPA to drop regulation on greenhouse gases and Sydney Sweeney under fire over denim jeans ad.

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The Motive is Craziness: Mentally Ill Shooter Kills 4 in NYC, Including Police Officer, Commits Suicide

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:17:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on a crazed gunman killing four in midtown Manhattan, Ghislaine Maxwell asking SCOTUS to overturn her conviction and Hamas running out of money to pay their terror fighters.

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Trump Strikes European Tariff Deal, Still Dogged by Epstein Questions

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on President Trump making new tariff deal with the European Union, Trump calling the Epstein files a 'hoax' and the White House telling Sec. Hegseth to stop using polygraph tests.

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Skydance Gets Quick Approval, Buys Paramount, Colbert and South Park Rebel

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:57:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the FCC quickly approving a Paramount-Skydance merger, the DOJ interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump clashing with Jerome Powell over renovation costs of Fed headquarters.

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Bondi Told Trump His Name Repeatedly Appears in Epstein Files-Which May Mean Nothing

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump being told his name is in the Epstein files multiple times, Columbia University agreeing to pay $200 million to settle fight with the White House and French President Macron suing right-wing podcast host Candace Owen.

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Trump Allies Orchestrating Ghislaine Maxwell Hill Testimony-Would Sex Predator Get Leniency?

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell for a meeting, Hunter Biden going after big name liberals in expletive-laden interview and NPR whistleblower saying their politics led to defunding.

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Stephen Colbert Mocks CBS in Humor-Filled Rants as Jon Stewart, Other Celbes Hail Him

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:58:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert saying he can now really speak his mind after being cancelled, DNI Gabbard claiming there was a 'treasonous conspiracy' during 2016 election and Al Sharpton blasting Trump for releasing MLK assassination files.

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Jeffrey Epstein Saga Takes Dramatic Twist with Trump Ordering Twist with Trump Ordering Grand Jury Material Released

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump directing AG Bondi to work on unsealing Epstein files, doxxing and assaults on ICE agents surging and Trump ordering the Washington Commanders to change name back to Redskins.

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Wall Street Journal Says Trump Sent Epstein Crude Drawing, He Denies it, Says He'll Sue

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on a Wall Street Journal report claiming President Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein drawing of a naked woman for his birthday, Trump denies it and says he will sue the news outlet.

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Trump Keeps Ripping Jerome Powell-the Fed Chair HE Appointed

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump wanting Jerome Powell out forgetting he appointed him, Laura Loomer warning Trump the Epstein files could 'consume his presidency' and Buddhist monks getting scammed in Thailand.

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House Speaker Breaks with Trump on Epstein Files, The Issue That Won't Go Away

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Speaker Mike Johnson breaking from Trump on Epstein files, Joe Rogan confronting Gov. Newsom on his COVID-19 record and Hunter Biden saying the Democrat Party abandoned his father.

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Charlie Kirk, MAGA Influence Follow Trump's Lead, Say They'll Stop Talking About Epstein

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk saying 'he's done talking' about Jeffrey Epstein, DOGE cuts to the VA being questioned and Texas camp leader waited over an hour after receiving flood warning before starting evacuations.

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Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship - She's a Danger to America?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship, Trump dismissing questions about Texas flood warning capabilities and debate over ICE agents wearing masks heating up.

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Local Texas Officials Repeatedly Warned of Floods But Never Got Money for Emergency Alerts

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the questions rising over political actions taken before deadly flooding, new report saying Netanyahu sought an early ceasefire but changed course and the FBI using polygraph tests to check loyalty to Dir. Patel.

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Joe Rogan Dined Privately with Donald Trump Before Ripping His 'Insane' Immigration Raids

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:56:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Elon Musk's A-I spewing hate speech praising Hitler, Joe Rogan has dinner with Trump just days before blasting ICE raids and Putin not having any interest in stopping his war on Ukraine.

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AI Impersonates Marco Rubio, Spews Anti-Semitism on Elon Musk's Site

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on an imposter using A-I to impersonate Sec. Rubio in message to officials, Trump threatening to bomb Moscow and questions escalating about Texas flood warning system.

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MAGA Loyalists Feel Betrayed by Closing of Jeffrey Epstein Case on Grounds There Is No Client List

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump supporters angered by the DOJ backing off of promised release of Epstein files, acts of heroism getting highlighted in devastating Texas flood and Trump ramping up trade wars with letters to various nations.

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Trump Calls Musk 'Off the Rails' As Elon Goes Off About Jeffrey Epstein Client List

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump saying Elon Musk is losing it after citing Jeffrey Epstein client list again, Trump saying he is disappointed in Putin after call with him and RFK Jr. going after the food industry to stop using synthetic dyes.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred'

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on June 26th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 23rd, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Trump's surprise decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, White House saying strike against Iran prevented a nuclear war and Trump teasing regime change in Tehran.

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Elon Musk Regrets Wielding Chainsaw As Senate Passes More Expensive Bill Than The House

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Paramount agreeing to pay $16million to settle Trump's CBS lawsuit, Senate passing spending bill sending it back to the House and Elon Musk vowing to form a third party if the spending bill passes.

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Trump Threatens to Investigate Musk and Kill His Contracts As Elon Vows to Create Third Party

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to deport Elon Musk and cut off government support for his businesses, Musk promising to found third party if spending bill passes and Trump demanding Jerome Powell lower interest rates.

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Musk Slams Trump's Bill, GOP Senator Quitting After President Threatens Him

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on GOP Senators in rural states pushing back on slashing Medicaid spending in 'big beautiful' bill, Trump threatening to suspend military aid to Israel if Netanyahu's prosecution isn't stopped and Trump getting a series of wins in Supreme court cases.

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Cuomo Blamed for Barely Campaigning As Dems Plot to Stop Zohran Mamdani

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on the Supreme Court ruling states can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, questions remaining on the assessment of success of the Iran strike and Andrew Cuomo remaining in NYC mayoral race despite surprise loss to democrat socialist.

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Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred'

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines.

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How Young Socialist Toppled Andrew Cuomo to Become National Figure in New York Mayor's Race

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump reveling in the Israel and Iran ceasefire, democrat socialist upsetting Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race and a MAHA report on chronic disease including fake citations.

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Trump Angrily Rips Israel, Iran for Cease-Fire Violations, Denounces CNN and MSNBC Reporting

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump lashing out at both Israel and Iran for breaking ceasefire, Trump blasting the media for downplaying bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own.

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Trump's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Howie Kurtz on Trump's surprise decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, White House saying strike against Iran prevented a nuclear war and Trump teasing regime change in Tehran.

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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 13th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference.

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