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#1 - 'When You Made a Mistake…': Billionaire Home Depot Founder Does 180 on Trump's Tariffs, Presidency — by Katie Jerkovich
During Langone's appearance on Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box," the co-founder of the home improvement store and top GOP donor said that he was wrong when he called out the president in April suggesting he was getting bad advice from advisors for the "46% tariff on Vietnam" and said the 34 percent rate on China was "too aggressive, too soon."
"I am sold on Trump," Langone told the hosts. "In fact, I will say this. I think he's got a good shot at going down in history as one of our best presidents ever."
A host on the panel pointed out the "real turnaround" from Langone, adding, "Because you didn't want to vote for him!"
"I told you the reason," the Billionaire donor responded. "I tell ya, I'm a believer. What I'm seeing happening is absolutely nothing short of a great thing. There's a beat. People are walking with more bounce in their step. It's all around."
#2 - Biden’s Autopen Scandal Grows As It’s Revealed Who Approved Pardons for Fauci, Other High-Profile Names — by Rusty Weiss
The House Oversight Committee has launched an ongoing investigation into Biden's cognitive decline and his ability to authorize the use of an autopen under such circumstances.
Ex-Biden aide Neera Tanden admitted under oath to the committee last month that she had controlled the former president’s autopen for nearly two years, but denied any manipulation or abuse, asserting that she was following a system established by previous administrations.
Zients' involvement marks a new twist and, according to the Times, shows that while Biden was allegedly involved in late-night meetings to discuss the preemptive pardons, it was his chief of staff who gave the thumbs up.
#3 - How It's Done: Witness Puts on Master Class Against House Dem During Homeland Security Committee Hearing — by Sister Toldjah
Naturally, this triggered Democrats, prompting ranking member Bennie Thompson (D-MS) to attempt to shut him down, alleging his testimony was "outside the scope of the hearing." Republicans disagreed and ultimately allowed Howell to continue.
But the real highlight of the hearing came when Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) condescendingly questioned Howell.
This led to him putting on a master class in not only how not to accept Democrat premises during the course of a debate/discussion, but how to not let them get away with lying about or mischaracterizing your position by demanding they show receipts - which Ansarai couldn't do and which essentially proved Howell's implied points about her utter cluelessness.
#4 - New: Unearthed Video Provides Smoking Gun for Adam Schiff's Alleged Mortgage Fraud — by Bonchie
Now, an unearthed video is providing a smoking gun regarding that criminal referral. According to Schiff himself, he has never had any other primary residence except in California.
Damning video evidence adds to Adam Schiff’s legal woes.
— Big Fish (@BigFish3000) July 18, 2025
Credit: @LarryOConnor pic.twitter.com/t8vxgbja8xSCHIFF: But our principal residence, our primary residence, is in California. It always has been, always will be.
It doesn't get clearer than that. Schiff pointedly says, unequivocally (in two different forms just to avoid any possible confusion) that his "primary residence is in California" and that "It always has been, always will be." For reference, that interview occurred well after he signed for the loan in Maryland, which makes that "always has been" especially relevant. What would even be his argument at this point?
#5 - Sen. John Kennedy Wrecks NPR Head After Her Hot Take on Bias and Rural Communities — by Nick Arama
Maher claimed the money going to NPR wasn't much. Good, then you won't miss it. Why are you fighting so hard for it then?
Maher also argued that they were unbiased and asked people to inform her of anything they saw.
That's when Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) finished her off.
In the past, NPR CEO Katherine Maher said that America is “addicted to White supremacy” and that the words “boy and girl” are “erasing language for non-binary people.”
— John Kennedy (@SenJohnKennedy) July 16, 2025
Now that NPR might finally lose its taxpayer money, she’s singing a different tune.
Americans don't buy it. pic.twitter.com/zuE2NRx8mDIn the past, NPR CEO Katherine Maher said that America is “addicted to White supremacy” and that the words “boy and girl” are “erasing language for non-binary people.”Now that NPR might finally lose its taxpayer money, she’s singing a different tune.
Americans don't buy it.
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