A Wisconsin brewery, Minocqua Brewing Company, is facing protests and many negative online reviews after its social media posts that appeared to celebrate an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. The brewery’s owner, who is linked to Democratic politics, made comments on Facebook that sparked backlash from people across political parties.
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An armed man tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Trump was present.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Minocqua Brewing Company posted on Facebook suggesting free beer would be given if Trump were harmed, causing public anger.
The brewery’s owner, Kirk Bangstad, has a history of anti-Republican political activity.
Local residents are organizing a protest against the brewery.
The brewery responded to critics with a post mocking the planned protest and announced a beer tasting event during the protest.
Yelp received many one-star reviews targeting the brewery and temporarily paused new reviews to investigate.
The brewery’s social media posts questioned the legitimacy of the assassination attempt and blamed Democrats for reacting strongly.
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A short video of Representative Ilhan Omar saying “World War Eleven” instead of “World War Two” went viral on social media. The clip shows she quickly corrected herself and understood the historical event, but some posts shared the clip without the correction or context.
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The video is from a January 22, 2025 press conference in Washington, D.C.
Omar misspoke “World War Eleven” but immediately said “Oh—two, sorry.”
She was speaking about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and its use during World War II.
The Alien Enemies Act was used to deport German, Japanese, and Italian immigrants during World War II.
The viral clip was shared widely, often without Omar’s correction in the same sentence.
Some social media posts used the clip to question Omar’s knowledge or call for her deportation.
Omar’s office denied allegations of immigration fraud made by Vice President JD Vance.
Deporting a naturalized citizen would require legal denaturalization through the courts.
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Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly said that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel should be removed from television after a joke Kimmel made shortly before the White House Correspondents Association dinner. O'Reilly expressed his opinion during an interview on NewsNation.
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Bill O'Reilly is a conservative commentator.
Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night television host.
O'Reilly called for Kimmel to be taken off the air.
The comment was made after a joke Kimmel made days before the White House Correspondents Association dinner.
O'Reilly made this statement during a NewsNation interview.
The White House Correspondents Association dinner took place over the weekend.
The article does not provide details about the content of Kimmel’s joke.
The article does not report any official action against Kimmel.
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Polls show Democrats gaining an advantage and Republicans falling behind for the upcoming midterm elections. Redistricting fights between the parties seem unlikely to change the general outcome. The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner brought attention from both parties amid these political developments.
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Democrats are feeling more hopeful about the midterm election results.
Republicans are feeling less confident about their chances in the midterms.
Polls indicate a shift against President Donald Trump’s party, the GOP, as the election approaches.
Legal battles over redistricting (redrawing election maps) are not expected to significantly impact election results.
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, affecting both political parties.
The event highlighted concerns about security and political tensions ahead of the midterms.
The midterm elections will influence control of key government positions in the U.S.
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A top White House aide criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel for making a joke about First Lady Melania Trump and an assassination comment about President Donald Trump. The joke led to calls from both the First Lady and President Trump to have Kimmel fired.
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Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about First Lady Melania Trump.
The joke included a reference to assassinating President Donald Trump.
Both Melania Trump and President Trump spoke out against the joke.
Calls were made for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired.
A senior White House aide publicly condemned Kimmel’s joke.
The aide called Kimmel a "s— human being" for the joke.
The incident took place during Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting the United States for their first-ever state visit. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed them at the White House with a formal ceremony, where Charles will also speak to Congress.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a state visit to the U.S., including stops in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Virginia.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted the royal couple at the White House’s South Lawn.
The visit includes a traditional military arrival ceremony with U.S. Army Herald Trumpets and a 21-gun salute.
King Charles is scheduled to deliver a rare joint address to the U.S. Congress.
A White House state dinner will be held during the visit.
The visit comes amid tensions between the U.S. and the U.K. over the war in Iran and recent security concerns after a shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
President Trump called King Charles a “friend” and expressed hope that the visit will help improve U.S.-U.K. relations.
Thousands of guests, including officials, diplomats, members of Congress, and students, are expected to attend the ceremonies.
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Melissa L. Isaak is a temporary immigration judge appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice. A video clip of her making a controversial comment about women surfaced online, drawing national attention. Isaak previously worked as a lawyer and served in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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Melissa Isaak is an immigration judge appointed by the Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review.
A video clip showed Isaak referring to women in a way that many found offensive.
She has no detailed immigration law experience listed in her official biography.
Isaak has worked as a divorce lawyer and said she supports men’s rights.
She has represented defendants in January 6-related cases and Alabama politician Roy Moore.
Isaak holds multiple degrees including a law degree, and has worked as a child therapist and attorney.
She is a major in the U.S. Army Reserve and practiced law in Alabama and Florida.
The Department of Justice has hired many deportation judges under President Donald Trump to reduce immigration court backlogs.
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A retired Secret Service agent, Jeff James, spoke about the security measures at the White House Correspondents' Dinner following a shooting incident. He shared his views on how such events are protected and the importance of preparedness.
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Jeff James is a retired assistant special agent in charge at the U.S. Secret Service.
He appeared on CBS News to discuss security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The discussion happened after a shooting incident at the event.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a high-profile event attended by journalists and government officials.
Security at the event is typically very strict due to the presence of important guests.
James emphasized the need for careful planning and readiness during such events.
The talk aimed to inform the public about security practices in place to protect attendees.
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Comedian Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about First Lady Melania Trump, calling her an "expectant widow" because of the age difference between her and President Donald Trump. President Trump and the First Lady criticized Kimmel and called for his firing, but Kimmel said the joke was lighthearted and denied any harmful intent.
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Jimmy Kimmel joked about Melania Trump being an "expectant widow" due to the couple’s age gap.
President Donald Trump demanded Kimmel be fired over the joke.
Melania Trump asked ABC to take action against Kimmel.
Kimmel defended the joke as a humorous comment on the age difference, not a call to violence.
White House communications director Steven Cheung criticized Kimmel harshly for not apologizing.
An alleged assassination attempt on President Trump occurred days after the joke.
The suspect in the assassination attempt was charged in court.
Kimmel was previously suspended last year after comments linking Trump’s MAGA movement and a political incident.
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John Hinckley Jr, who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981 at the Washington Hilton hotel, commented that the recent shooting at the same hotel felt "spooky" and said the venue was not secure for big events. The recent incident involved a gunman shooting at a Secret Service agent during a media event attended by President Donald Trump, leading to the cancelation of the White House press dinner.
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John Hinckley Jr shot President Reagan and three others at the Washington Hilton in 1981.
Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity and released from supervision in 2022.
Hinckley said the Washington Hilton is “just not a secure place to hold big events.”
A gunman fired at a Secret Service agent at the hotel during a media event with President Trump on Saturday.
The Secret Service agent was protected by a ballistic vest and was not injured.
The White House press dinner was canceled after the shooting.
The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with trying to assassinate the president.
The Washington Hilton follows security rules set by the Secret Service, which protects the president.
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Journalist Katie Phang sued Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for failing to fully release government files about Jeffrey Epstein as required by a law passed by Congress. The lawsuit claims Blanche delayed the release and made improper redactions that harm public transparency and Phang’s reporting.
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Katie Phang filed a lawsuit in Washington DC against Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the Justice Department (DoJ) to release all documents about Jeffrey Epstein by December 19.
Blanche has been accused of delaying the release and withholding many documents.
The DoJ has released about 3 million documents but critics say many papers remain hidden or heavily redacted.
Blanche says redactions protect the privacy of Epstein’s victims, many of whom are minors.
Some victims claim that personal information was exposed in the released files despite redactions.
The lawsuit asks the court to force the DoJ to release all required documents without unlawful redactions and appoint an independent overseer.
Epstein died in prison in 2019 awaiting trial; Ghislaine Maxwell is in prison after her conviction related to Epstein’s crimes.
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California, Texas, Florida, Alaska, and Arizona have the highest numbers of active missing person cases in the U.S. However, when considering the number of missing people compared to the state population, Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Tennessee have the highest rates of missing persons per 100,000 residents.
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Over 500,000 people were reported missing in the U.S. last year.
There are currently 26,403 open missing person cases according to the National Missing Persons Database (NamUS).
California has the most missing people with 3,790 cases, followed by Texas (2,905) and Florida (2,512).
Alaska has the highest rate of missing people at 178.08 per 100,000 residents.
Hawaii, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Tennessee also have high rates of missing persons per capita.
Some notable missing person cases include Nancy Guthrie in Arizona, Naiping Hou related to cryptocurrency, and Lynette Hooker missing at sea.
The Trump administration is considering investigating mysterious deaths and disappearances linked to experts in advanced research.
The NamUS database does not include all missing persons nationwide, so the actual numbers may be higher.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran told the United States it is in a "state of collapse" and wants the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened soon. He shared this information on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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President Trump made the statement on a Tuesday via Truth Social.
Iran reportedly told the U.S. it is in a "state of collapse."
Iran wants the Strait of Hormuz to be opened quickly.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
President Trump’s message suggests ongoing communication between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation involves important geopolitical and economic implications.
No additional details were provided about how or when Iran communicated this.
The report focuses on Iran’s current situation and its impact on international shipping routes.
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A doctor named Mohsen Ali was removed from the medical register after treating cancer patients with unproven remedies like garlic oil and vitamin C at an unlicensed clinic in Leicester. He charged patients large sums of money and did not follow proper hygiene or medical consent rules.
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Dr. Mohsen Ali had his medical license taken away in 2015.
In 2018, he treated two cancer patients at his home in Leicester, which was in poor and unhygienic condition.
Ali charged one patient £15,000 and another between £10,000 and £12,000 for treatments.
He used intravenous vitamin C, garlic oil, and other alternative therapies without scientific proof they cure cancer.
Ali told patients that the NHS and pharmaceutical companies were harming them for money.
He reused medical equipment without proper cleaning, risking infections.
Ali denied claiming he could cure cancer, but a flyer from his clinic said he offered over a 90% cure rate.
One patient died shortly after stopping Ali’s treatment; the treatments lacked informed consent and were found to be dishonest.
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A recent survey shows that most Americans have low approval of Congress and little trust in the government. Only 10 percent approve of Congress, and 17 percent trust the government to do the right thing, largely due to political division and unmet promises.
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Only 10 percent of Americans approve of Congress.
Just 17 percent trust the government to do what is right.
People blame political polarization for their distrust.
Many feel there is a lack of proper checks and balances in government.
Broken promises by politicians contribute to public dissatisfaction.
Overall, Americans show growing disapproval of government institutions.
The survey reflects a broad concern about how the government functions.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is challenging a federal indictment that accuses it of wire and bank fraud related to paying informants in extremist groups without telling donors or banks. The SPLC says the government gave false information and wants the release of grand jury transcripts to examine how the case was presented. The organization denies wrongdoing and says its work helps law enforcement fight hate groups.
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A federal grand jury in Alabama indicted the SPLC on 11 counts of wire and bank fraud.
The government claims the SPLC paid members of extremist groups without disclosing this to donors or banks.
The SPLC argues this indictment criminalizes its longstanding investigative methods against violent hate groups.
SPLC attorneys say the case lacks proof of criminal intent and a motion to dismiss is planned.
The group claims statements by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel about its informant work were false.
SPLC says it provided reports to law enforcement, including before the 2017 Charlottesville rally.
The SPLC wants the court to release grand jury transcripts to verify if misleading information was given to the jury.
The group is also seeking a court order to stop further false statements that could hurt its right to a fair trial.
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Thousands of people in central Oregon are being told to stay indoors because the air quality has become very unhealthy due to smoke from controlled fires. The smoke has raised levels of tiny particles that can harm lungs and hearts, so health officials advise avoiding outdoor activities and keeping windows closed.
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Air quality in parts of central Oregon, including Sisters and Bend, reached the "very unhealthy" level early Tuesday.
This poor air quality is mainly caused by fine particles called PM2.5 from prescribed burns conducted by firefighters.
Prescribed burns were started on Tuesday on a total of about 566 acres near Sisters and Bend.
PM2.5 particles are very small and can get deep into the lungs and bloodstream, causing health problems like asthma attacks and heart issues.
The EPA warns that even healthy people may have symptoms like coughing and chest tightness at this air quality level.
Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed, use air purifiers, and avoid outdoor exercise.
People who must be outside for work should rest often and use protective masks that filter fine particles.
Smoke conditions are expected to improve once the burns end and weather clears the air.
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A U.S. appeals court ruled that the Defense Department can require reporters to be escorted when visiting the Pentagon while the government appeals a previous judge’s order to restore full press access. This ruling came from a three-judge panel with a split decision.
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The Pentagon wants reporters to be escorted when on its grounds.
A judge previously ordered the Pentagon to restore full access for journalists.
The government, under President Donald Trump’s administration, is appealing that judge’s decision.
The appeals court allowed the Pentagon to keep requiring escorts during the appeal process.
The decision was made by a three-judge panel with some disagreement.
The case concerns how freely the press can access the Pentagon.
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Senate Republicans proposed a bill to provide $400 million for a new ballroom project at President Trump's White House. The Department of Justice asked a judge to lift an injunction that stopped construction, citing security concerns after a recent shooting incident at a White House event.
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Senate Republicans introduced a bill to fund President Trump's White House ballroom with $400 million.
The proposed ballroom would include new security features for the President and staff.
A judge had previously blocked the ballroom project unless Congress approved it.
The Department of Justice filed a motion asking the judge to remove this block.
The DOJ criticized the injunction as unfair and referenced President Trump's usual style of speech.
The move came after an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton.
A suspect was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump during this event.
Senator Lindsey Graham said a new ballroom near the White House would improve security and prevent similar incidents.
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Representative Jim Jordan said the U.S. may have reached a level of danger where the president and other top leaders should not be in the same room. This statement came after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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The comment was made by Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio.
The concern arose after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
The event included the president, vice president, and other top officials.
Jordan questioned whether it is safe for these leaders to gather together in one place.
The statement suggests worries about security risks for national leaders.
No further details about the shooting or injuries were provided in the article excerpt.
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is an annual event attended by U.S. leaders and journalists.
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