In an interview with Zenger News on February 28th, the president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., raised some of the arguments used against Google and Twitter—months before the president’s announcement and executive order. The video of the interview is embedded below; due to technical difficulties it was not released until now. Twitter, Google and others should lose federal protections, Trump Jr. said then, if they discriminate against conservatives by censoring, flagging, demonetizing or de-emphasizing their posts, videos or emails....

The president’s son received a positive test result earlier in the week and is currently in quarantine, following guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent additional infections. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. “Don tested positive at the start of the week and has been quarantining out at his cabin since the result,” a Trump Jr. spokesman told Newsweek in a statement. “He’s been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines....

A Trump spokesman told the (London) Daily Mail the Republican presidential candidate was referring to returning the statue of the late Penn State football coach to its place outside Beaver Stadium. Paterno died in January 2012. MORE: Top presidential sports moments Glad that got straightened out.

Up until today, it seemed as if Trump had not changed his mind. In a series of tweets October 9, Trump said that U.S. presence in the Middle East was “the worst decision ever made” and that he was in the process of bringing U.S. troops home. Two days after those tweets, the Pentagon announced that the deployment will include a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, two Patriot batteries, two fighter squadrons and one air expeditionary wing, according to CNN....

“You know how many people he’s drawing at these rallies? Like, he’s drawing flies. 20, 30, 40 [people]. Not quite this crowd,” Trump said. “Oh, did you see the other day? Did you see the other day, Mr. Congressman? He had 41 people, but the press never shows that. They show him speaking.” “And he gets up, and then they say, ‘Oh, he’s so rhetorically good,’” the president continued. “I never thought he was a good speaker, personally, I really never did....

The president has previously said there will be a “wild” protest in Washington, D.C., on January 6, the day when lawmakers will gather to formally count the Electoral College votes. President-elect Joe Biden won the election by a large margin. On Sunday, he tweeted, “See you in Washington, DC, on January 6th. Don’t miss it. Information to follow!” and many of his followers responded with excitement about what they see as the climax of the campaign to upend Biden’s win....

On Monday, Trump confirmed that FBI agents had searched his Mar-A-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He released a statement condemning the act and said “nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before.” He added: “After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate.” He went on to call the raid “prosecutorial misconduct” and a “weaponization of the Justice System....

Two uniformed members of the U.S. Marine Corps stood behind Biden as he delivered a prime time speech in Philadelphia where he described Trump and MAGA (Make America Great Again) Republicans as a threat to democracy. The appearance of the two Marines quickly became the subject of criticism from some Republicans and media commentators who expressed concern that active duty personnel could be seen while Biden delivered a speech strongly criticizing political opponents....

However, last week’s criminal referrals might break Trump’s lucky streak in the new year. In its final public hearing, the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot announced it was recommending that the DOJ pursue four criminal charges against Trump, who is officially running for president in 2024. Although an indictment will ultimately be left to the DOJ’s discretion, the final report released by the committee could give prosecutors more incriminating evidence that they might need to build a case against Trump....

An email by Trump’s “Save America” fundraising committee to supporters reiterated unfounded claims about uncounted ballots in the 2020 presidential election, made a plea for “transparency” at the ballot box, and called for financial donations. “This is a very sad day for the more than 75 million Americans who voted for me, and the 15 million Americans whose ballots were not counted,” the email read. Using six periods for emphasis, Trump added: “We....

Controversy erupted after Republicans said they would move to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the Septemeber death of liberal justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Some Democrats said the seat should be left empty until after the November election. At a campaign rally in Newport News, Virginia on Friday, President Trump said Republicans had the “right” to push a nominee through. “I’m watching the Democrats saying how terrible it is that we’re appointing—we have the right,” Trump said....

Trump spoke to his daughter-in-law Lara Trump on Tuesday in an 18-minute interview for her podcast The Right View. He reiterated his complaint that he should have won the 2020 election and criticized President Joe Biden. Lara Trump, who is married to the former president’s son, Eric Trump, asked about a possible third run for the presidency. Recent polling showed Trump is highly favored among Republicans for the party’s 2024 nomination....

The suit, which was filed in a federal court in Florida, challenges the committee’s subpoena asking Trump to hand over documents related to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. It also challenges the panel’s request for Trump to testify. “Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States, was issued a subpoena (the “Subpoena”) by the Committee to turn over documents and to testify in a closed-door deposition about events that occurred while he was President of the United States,” the lawsuit reads....

Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News ahead of an annual dinner held by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Monday, where the former president was speaking. DeSantis, a Republican, filed to run for reelection as governor of Florida in 2022 on Monday and held a press conference promising to “stand up for people and protect their jobs and protect their livelihoods.” Trump told Fox News he would “probably” wait until after the 2022 midterm elections before announcing a potential fourth run for the White House....

A clip of Trump speaking with former British politician and Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage in an interview for UK network GB News was released on YouTube on Tuesday. The former president has repeatedly teased another run at the White House, saying his supporters would be “very happy” when he eventually makes an announcement, and used similar language in the recent interview. Farage, a former member of the European parliament, asked Trump why he would “give up an amazing life” and consider reentering politics, which Farage described as “absolute hell....

What the order will say is not yet clear. However, two of Trump’s close GOP allies in Congress signaled earlier Wednesday a willingness to strip the social media giant of the special speech liability immunity it receives because of the fact-checking flap. Trump’s move, in the end, is widely expected to be a strong-arming of the platform into not flagging his tweets. Trump declined to answer reporters’ questions about his plans after he returned to the White House following a trip to Florida on Wednesday....

Potential risks to you also need to be considered, and you and your healthcare provider should discuss whether donating is a good idea for you. While it can be disappointing to find out you can’t help people by giving blood, keep in mind that you can “give back” in many other ways. Blood Donation Eligibility Whether you can donate blood with lupus depends not only on the status of your condition but on where you choose to donate blood....

Captain Schmelzer was not only dropped from the starting XI but left out of Dortmund’s matchday squad for the Bundesliga fixture at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Stoger instead started Manuel Akanji at left-back, while Julian Weigl, Mario Gotze and Jadon Sancho were also drafted into the team following last weekend’s 2-0 derby defeat to Schalke. The changes worked too, with Dortmund running out convincing winners to close in on a top-four finish that will secure Champions League football for next season....

The Braxton Miller double pass. MORE: Best/worst cases for Top 25 teams | 50 best players | Cardale’s adorable daughter Sure, it sounds like a no-brainer: Former Heisman-contending QB-turned-receiver provides Meyer’s offense with another weapon opponents must defend. Meyer was discussing the team being cautious with Miller during the first week of practice and revealed this: “Braxton taking contact isn’t an issue,” Meyer told reporters. “He’s taken a lot of contact over his career....