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Keir Starmer has acknowledged a security vetting failure linked to Lord Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US. Multiple sources have highlighted that warnings about Mandelson's background were ignored or not shared, raising questions about judgment and trust in his leadership. The controversy underscores ongoing concerns over personnel decisions and transparency.
Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, conspiracy theories have surged online from across the political spectrum, despite real-time reporting by hundreds of journalists. Experts say distrust in institutions and the entertainment value of “breadcrumbs” drive the spread, while live coverage has shut down some false narratives.
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has described that recruits have cited parental concerns about moving to Mississippi, sparking backlash as he moves to LSU. He has apologized for any offense and says comments were not calculated.
President Donald Trump has walked out of an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, after she questions his claims that the 2020 election and a California vote were rigged. Welker traveled to Wisconsin for the sit-down; the exchange turned contentious as Trump calls the press crooked and ends the interview, saying he has had enough.
Developments from Haberman and Swan's Regime Change reveal ongoing clashes over Rose Garden redesigns and other White House decor, with staffers caught between two Trumps as Melania and Donald pursue starkly different visions. The book also details Musk’s overnight stays and other high-profile interruptions to White House life.