The first AmericaFest without Charlie Kirk was a hot mess

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• Celebrities, merch and controversy dominate AmericaFest

  From celebrity feuds to a replica of Charlie Kirk’s killing site, TPUSA’s event blurred politics and performance. Read more.

• “Got tired of being pushed around”: Nicki Minaj praises Trump during TPUSA appearance

  The rapper attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lauded the current administration in a chat with Erika Kirk. Read more.

• MAGA infighting and divisions surface at TPUSA conference

  Turning Point USA’s annual gathering exposed deep divisions inside the MAGA movement following Charlie Kirk’s death. Read more.

• “My second favorite r-word”: Trump talks Epstein files redactions on “Saturday Night Live”

  The show's take on Trump celebrated the release of the Epstein files, glossing over key omissions. Read more.

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Trump’s crackdown on the left has decades of precedent

The Justice Department's plans to target leftist organizations is taking alarming shape. Read more.

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