Trump backer’s bizarre defense of president’s…

President Donald Trump's claim that former President Barack Obama had "illegally" wiretapped him during the 2016 presidential campaign continued to dominate the discussion on CNN Monday. In a panel hosted by CNN's Kate Bolduan, Women Vote Trump co-chair Amy Kremer did her best to back up the president's claims that Obama had broken the law by tapping his phone lines at Trump Tower - but just like every other Trump surrogate interviewed so far, she offered no proof whatsoever to support her position.

Ex-CIA analyst warns Trump’s bizarre Russia tweets ‘could …

A former CIA counterterrorism analyst says President Donald Trump's bizarre Twitter rant over the weekend could sow the seeds for his downfall. Aki Peritz, a former intelligence analyst who specialized in terrorist threats, strongly doubts former President Barack Obama, a constitutional lawyer, would have illegally wiretapped Trump during the presidential campaign, reported the Independent .

Thanks, Obama! Trump’s weekend of crisis begins with bizarre…

President Donald Trump came under heavy fire from virtually the entire media and political establishment over the weekend in the wake of his wild allegations against former President Barack Obama, and appears to have made the atmosphere of crisis around the White House worse rather than better. As the New York Times reported on Sunday, even FBI director James Comey, widely seen in Washington as a Trump ally, has apparently been angered by the president's unsupported charges that Obama had ordered the wiretapping of his Trump Tower headquarters prior to the November election.

Thanks, Obama! Trump follows up bizarre wiretap allegations by…

Trump's tweet-burst suggests he has no idea how surveillance works. But Team Obama's denials leave some loopholes President Donald Trump came under heavy fire from the entire media and political establishment over the weekend, after making unsupported allegations in a series of Saturday morning tweets that former President Barack Obama had ordered a wiretapping operation at Trump Tower prior to the November election.

The FBI and Donald Trump: Understanding their strange alliance is key to unpacking the Russia scandal

Once again, James Comey and the FBI have Trump's back in a crisis. An independent investigation is urgently needed There are dozens of important political stories percolating at the moment, from President Trump blithely saying that "nobody knew health care could be so complicated" to an administration proposal to slash necessary government programs to the bone to pay for a massive increase in military spending .

Has Barack Obama been using a Body Double?

Barack Obama was seen out recently in New York before photos were shared of Donald Trump's predecessor having dinner in a Soho restaurant. Soetoro reckons the photos have been "heavily doctors" before release and believes it is a body double at the table.

Donald Trump is set in stone in Co Antrim

Donald Trump's likeness may or may not one day be sculpted on Mount Rushmore along with predecessors like Lincoln and Washington, but whatever happens, it appears the image of the 45th President of the United States is already set in stone - in Northern Ireland. The world-famous Causeway Coast may have yet another tourist attraction, after The Donald's profile was spotted at the top of a limestone cliff at Ballintoy.

The Latest: Trump vows to deport immigrants in US illegally

Trump's telling a gathering of conservatives that "as we speak today, immigration officers are finding gang members, drug dealers and criminal aliens and throwing them the hell out." His declaration comes the day after he and one of his Cabinet secretaries offered clashing takes on the nature of the deportation push.

Ex-Trump adviser Carter Page tries to sidestep Russia ties in bizarre interview on British TV

Carter Page, the former foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign and an oil industry consultant spoke with Channel 4 News about the leaks coming out of the Trump White House prompting questions about the administration's ties to Russia. Page alleged in the interview that acting attorney general Sally Yates, who was fired by President Donald Trump earlier this month, "was certainly part of some of the attacks against General Flynn," the national security advisor who was asked to resign last week.

Presidential Historians And Journalists: Trump’s “Chaotic” And “Bizarre” First Month Is Unprecedented

Presidential historians and veteran Washington correspondents say President Donald Trump's first month in office -- which has been marred by numerous scandals and vicious attacks on the press -- is more "chaotic" and "bizarre" than any administration's first month in history. Trump put his anti-press venom on display again last Thursday in a wild press conference , during which he doubled down on claims that the press is out to get him and traffics in "fake news."

Trump returns to economic message after bumpy week

When President Donald Trump took the stage Friday to mark the launch of Boeing's newest aircraft, it was a scene reminiscent of his airplane hanger rallies during the presidential campaign. Except, instead of his "Trump" branded Boeing 757 parked behind him, Boeing's newest product, the Dreamliner 787-10, glittered in the sun and off to the side stood Trump's new ride, Air Force One .

ABC: Trump Looked ‘Smaller’ & ‘More Insecure’ at ‘Bizarre’ Presser

During ABC News special report coverage following President Trump's press conference on Thursday, anchor George Stephanopoulos seemed to be in a state of shock over the commander-in-chief's hostility to the liberal media: "What a remarkable window into the state of mind of the President of the United States right there....lashed out at the press, made it very clear he thinks the press is dishonest....never seen anything like that." Special correspondent Matthew Dowd agreed: "No, that was the most amazing press conference by a president I have ever seen and I've been watching it since the mid-70s.

Dominican paper says sorry for mistaking Baldwin for Trump

El Nacional published an apology on Saturday after mistakenly running a photo of the actor doing his impression of the U.S. president on "Saturday Night Live" instead of Trump himself. Accompanying an article in its Friday edition headlined in Spanish: "Trump says settlements in Israel don't favor peace," a photo of a scowling Baldwin in a blond wig appears next to a photo of Israeli Prime Minister In a statement posted on its website, the Dominican newspaper said a photo of Baldwin imitating Trump - over the caption "Donald Trump, president of the USA" - was published on page 19 and the mistake went unnoticed by the newspaper's staff.

Dominican paper apologises for using Baldwin photo for Trump

This screen grab of digitised version of Dominican Republic's El Nacional print edition shows comedian Alec Baldwin doing his impression of President Donald Trump. Photo / AP El Nacional published an apology on Saturday after mistakenly running a photo of the actor doing his impression of the U.S. president on Saturday Night Live instead of Trump himself.

Investigating Donald Trump’s weird habit of yanking people’s hands in photo ops

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minter, while posing for photographs before a joint news conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Japan and the U.S. will begin new talks on trade and investment following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the two governments said in a statement after their leaders met in Washington on Friday.

State Senator Combines Words ‘Loofa’ And…

A Pennsylvania lawmaker called President Donald Trump a "fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon" on Twitter Tuesday because Trump reportedly joked he would "destroy" the career of a Texas state senator for introducing legislation on civil asset forfeiture. Hey @realDonaldTrump I oppose civil asset forfeiture too! Why don't you try to destroy my career you fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon! Daylin Leach, a state senator representing a large portion of the area right outside of Philadelphia, also wrote the same message on Facebook, while linking to a Politico piece about Trump's meeting with several sheriffs in Texas.

State Senator Combines Words ‘Loofa’ And…

A Pennsylvania lawmaker called President Donald Trump a "fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon" on Twitter Tuesday because Trump reportedly joked he would "destroy" the career of a Texas state senator for introducing legislation on civil asset forfeiture. Hey @realDonaldTrump I oppose civil asset forfeiture too! Why don't you try to destroy my career you fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon! Daylin Leach, a state senator representing a large portion of the area right outside of Philadelphia, also wrote the same message on Facebook, while linking to a Politico piece about Trump's meeting with several sheriffs in Texas.

7 Strange-Acting Presidents Who Make the Trump White House Look Good

Stories make a big deal about things like the addition of a larger television in the Oval Office dining room , his removal of President Barack Obama's crimson curtains in the Oval Office for a gold set, and the fact that President Trump often spends his nights alone because First Lady Melania still resides in New York. There's no disputing that President Trump has ruffled a lot of feathers with the decisions he's made in his early days.

7 Strange-Acting Presidents Who Make the Trump White House Look Good

Stories make a big deal about things like the addition of a larger television in the Oval Office dining room , his removal of President Barack Obama's crimson curtains in the Oval Office for a gold set, and the fact that President Trump often spends his nights alone because First Lady Melania still resides in New York. There's no disputing that President Trump has ruffled a lot of feathers with the decisions he's made in his early days.

Legal Challenge By Wash., Minn. Will Determine Future Of Trump’s Travel Ban

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Bizarre GOP infighting over federal lands: Some conservatives think land-grabbers are going too far

Despite his overt moves towards authoritarianism in his first couple weeks of office, Donald Trump still has the loyalty of most Republicans, who either agree with him or simply see him as a useful tool to cram through their agenda. Among those feeling newly empowered by the Trump presidency are group of anti-environmentalist extremists, including some members of Congress, who cannot wait to use the Trump presidency to cut down forests and sell off millions of acres of federal lands at cut-rate prices to drilling interests and developers.

Sales Soar for Underground Bunker Maker on Doomsday Fears

Texan man who makes underground bunkers said since the inauguration of President Trump, he has seen a large increase in business and interest. Cylde Scott, owner of the Rising S Company in Murchison, Texas, makes his living by making underground bunkers for those who want to be prepared for anything that may come.

Trump has bizarre phone call with Mexican president

President Donald Trump threatened in a phone call with his Mexican counterpart to send U.S. troops to stop "bad hombres down there" unless the Mexican military does more to control them, according to an excerpt of a transcript of the conversation obtained by The Associated Press. The excerpt of the call did not detail who exactly Trump considered "bad hombres," nor did it make clear the tone and context of the remark, made in a Friday morning phone call between the leaders.

Trump’s bizarre threat to send troops to fight in Mexico

'I think your military is scared. Our military isn't, so I just might send them down to take care of it': Trump to Mexico's president US President Donald Trump issued a bizarre threat to his Mexican counterpart, Enrique Pena Nieto, that he would send US troops to fight "bad hombres down there" unless the Mexican military does more to control them itself, according to an excerpt of a transcript of their phone conversation.

How Jeremy Kyle’s life is every bit as bizarre as his show

Brave hijab-wearing Muslim-American woman films the moment she's harassed by a man who calls her a 'b****' - before asking if she has a green card - the day Trump's travel ban came into force Obama attacks Trump just ten days after handing him the White House as he says he 'fundamentally disagrees' with travel ban 'One in, two out': Trump signs new executive order banning government agencies from making a new regulation - unless they first slash TWO existing ones I got $600 million off the F-35 boasts Trump as he spells out just how much Lockheed cut from ultra-expensive fighter PICTURED: Loner student arrives in court accused of gunning down six Muslim men as they prayed at Quebec mosque in 'barbaric' terrorist attack Alt-right leader Richard Spencer prompts anger with tweet asking why there are mosques in 'one of North America's most beautiful places' after Quebec City attack on ... (more)

Winona Rydera s weird SAG faces go viral

Winona Ryder went viral on Sunday night thanks to a host of hilarious facial expressions she pulled onstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The 45-year-old actress took to the stage with her "Stranger Things" co-stars to accept the gong for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

The strange obsessions of President Donald Trump

It took only a week for US President Donald Trump to dash any lingering optimism that once sworn into office he might rise above his petty obsessions. Instead of seeking to govern in a fashion that will bring people together, Mr Trump has set out to do precisely the opposite.

After protests, Trump offers inclusive message

After a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivered a more unifying message Sunday and sought to reassure Americans he is up to the daunting task ahead, as he turned to the business of government. Speaking in the White House East Room during a swearing-in ceremony for top aides, the president warned his staff of future challenges but declared he believed they were ready.

‘the Black House’: The bizarre history of Trump Tower

Donald Trump's pink-marble fantasy, home to the world's most glamorous boutiques, wrapped in gleaming, dark-bronze glass, opened on Fifth Avenue when empty store windows and "Going Out of Business" signs abounded. For a few golden years after its opening on Feb. 14, 1983, Trump Tower audaciously screamed that New York, beset by soaring crime and crumbling streets, might once again live up to its self-proclaimed "world's greatest city" image.

California scientist names moth species after Donald Trump new

A scientist in California has named a newly discovered moth species after President Donald Trump, saying the white and yellow scales on the insect's head are reminiscent of Trump's blond hairdo. The moth was named Neopalpa donadltrumpi by evolutionary biologist Dr. Vazrick Nazari, who discovered it while dissecting moths and noticing that three specimens had a distinct wing pattern and unique DNA profile, the Sacramento Bee reported Wednesday.

A New Administration’s Bizarre Opening Act

There is an inescapable one-word question facing the White House little more than 24 hours after the Inauguration: "Really?" This can't really be how they wanted to begin Donald Trump's presidency or the message they wanted to send to the nation on his first day. The question arises after a series of statements by the new president and his new press secretary on Saturday.

Thousands of demonstrators protest Trump in Atlanta

Rep Jon Lewis, D-Ga., fourth from left, marches with former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., during a demonstration Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Atlanta. Thousands of people marched through Atlanta one day after President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Dave Begley: Trump’s long, strange trip

Omaha attorney Dave Begley covered the presidential candidates for us Iowa and Nebraska over the past two years. Today he recalls Donald Trump's 2015 stop in Sioux City, Iowa, and looks back: It has been a long and strange trip for President Donald J. Trump from the first time I saw him at Sioux City West high school on October 18, 2015 to his inauguration on January 20, 2017.

Donald Trump and Melania are mocked for ‘bizarre’ dance

'Now the fun begins!' President Trump is joined on stage by Melania and the new First Family as they sing and dance to 'My Way' at the inaugural balls Melania, Ivanka and Tiffany Trump all dazzle in their inaugural ball gowns - as it's revealed the First Lady helped design her ivory off-shoulder dress Weather trumps Obama: His last flight on the presidential plane is diverted from Palm Springs by poor visibility after three attempts to land fail 'What if he did the job?' Newspapers around the world dedicate their front pages to Donald Trump's presidential debut Trump gets to work: Donald enters the Oval Office for the first time as President and immediately signs executive order marking the beginning of the end of Obamacare 'Barron will be this country's first homeschool shooter': SNL writer deletes 'tasteless' tweet targeting Trump's youngest son after Twitter users demand she be fired ... (more)

Strange foods make you take a second look

Trump is joined by a stunning Melania at pre-inauguration dinner and jokes that if it rains today 'people will know it's my real hair' 'I'm going to have biggest pee of my whole life': Alec Baldwin brings his Trump impression to huge New York protest with a tasteless 'dirty dossier' joke about Donald urinating at the Russian consulate Pro-Trump bikers roar into Washington DC ready to form a 'WALL OF MEAT' to protect The Donald from protesters at his inauguration Malia Obama lands an internship with Lion producer Harvey Weinstein a year after her stint working with Lena Dunham on Girls Dance floor ready! Caitlyn Jenner attends inauguration eve dinner in a tassel dress amid rumors Trump has been encouraged to dance with her Anti-Trump protesters are pepper-sprayed by cops during violent clashes at 'Deploraball' party for Donald's supporters in Washington DC Trump savors his election ... (more)

Trump protesters embark on a long, strange trip to Washington, D.C.

Activists gathered behind the Art Institute along Columbus Drive Thursday afternoon to board buses bound for Washington, D.C., as part of a trip the local branch of Act Now to Stop War and End Racism had organized to protest President-elect Donald Trump's Friday inauguration on Capitol Hill. Chris Cholewa, a DuPage County resident and two-time Obama voter who said he'd campaigned for Bernie Sanders during the presidential primary, was among those who'd claimed a seat.

The bizarre history of presidential inaugurations

On Friday, Washington time, on the west stairs of the Capitol Building, Donald John Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. The inauguration ceremony is expected to take several hours, and will include speeches, musical performances and a parade right afterwards.

California scientist names moth species after Donald Trump

A scientist in California has named a newly discovered moth species after President-elect Donald Trump , saying the white and yellow scales on the insect's head are reminiscent of Trump's blond hairdo. The moth was named Neopalpa donadltrumpi by evolutionary biologist Dr. Vazrick Nazari, who discovered it while dissecting moths and noticing that three specimens had a distinct wing pattern and unique DNA profile, the Sacramento Bee reported Wednesday.

Bar to show adorable animal feed in lieu of inauguration

Need an adorable alternative to watching the presidential inauguration? Hinterlands Bar in Brooklyn, New York, has pledged to show cute animals on both of their televisions all day and night on Jan. 20. "It's going to happen but we don't have to watch it," the bar said in a Facebook post about Donald Trump's inauguration. The adorable animal-fest kicks off at 1 p.m. on Friday and ends 4 a.m. on Saturday.

California scientist names moth species after Donald Trump

Scientists in California have named a newly discovered moth species after President-elect Donald Trump , saying the white and yellow scales on the insect's head are reminiscent of Trump's blond hairdo. The Sacramento Bee reports that a report by researchers at the University of California , Davis, on the new species became available Tuesday.

Small businesses hope to see Obama-backed rules scrapped

In this Jan. 13, 2017, photo, Vince Pappas, owner of Stone Steel Corporation, poses for a photo in his warehouse in Baltimore. Small businesses can expect some high-profile Obama administration regulations to be scrapped after Donald Trump takes office, with rules affecting overtime, sick leave and the environment among those likely to be scrapped.

Bosnian Serb nationalist leader rejects US sanctions on him

This is a Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 file photo of Bosnian Serb Milorad Dodik, President of the Bosnian Serb region of Republic of Srpska, as he addresses supporters at a pre- election rally of the "Alliance of Independent Social Democrats" party in the Bosnian town of Banja Luka, 240 kms northwest of Sarajevo, Bosnia.

Trump retweets praise for his daughter, but tags the wrong Ivanka

His daughter Ivanka may be Donald Trump's favorite child, but the president-elect apparently doesn't know her Twitter handle, mistaking her for a British woman from the seaside town of Brighton. On Monday night, the Republican retweeted praise for his daughter from a Twitter user during a CNN profile of the incoming first daughter and wife of White House adviser-in-waiting Jared Kushner.

Streep, Meyers, ‘Moonlight’ to be honored at LGBTQ gala

This Jan. 8, 2017 file image released by NBC shows Meryl Streep accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Streep, who gave an impassioned speech at the Golden Globes criticizing President-elect Donald Trump for mocking a disabled reporter and calling for the defense of a free press, will be honored for a career of advocating for LGBTQ equality on Feb. 11, by the Human Rights Campaign, the LGBTQ civil rights organization.

Nicole Kidman’s ‘bizarre behaviour’ at the Golden Globes revealed

You're hired: Two soldiers do their best Donald Trump and Melania impressions at spectacular inauguration dress rehearsal - but will Hillary and Bill look so delighted to be there on the day? CIA chief fires a new salvo in spies' feud with Trump: John Brennan accuses Donald' of risking national security with 'outrageous' tweets and says he doesn't have a 'full understanding' of the Russian threat 'He wants to be emperor': How Mark Zuckerberg 'quotes Greek legend' to Facebook staff as friends say he is primed to run for president in 2024 'I'm sleeping with your wife': Red-faced parents reveal the incredibly awkward things their children have blurted out Four dead, roads closed and the Chiefs-Steelers NFL playoff game is postponed: Deadly ice storm threatens 44million people as it puts a freeze on the Midwest 'I was in a bathrobe NAKED underneath and they pushed me onto the bed': Kim ... (more)

In Trump, man elected by Americans is president they’ll get

In this Nov. 10, 2016 photo, President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. In this Nov. 10, 2016 photo, President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Weird items seized by Australian Border Force

Reunited at last! Teen meets her biological parents for first time since she was snatched at birth from hospital 18 years ago by woman who she grew up to love, defend and call 'mom' Healthy and devoted father, 48, dies suddenly from meningitis - as his terrified SoulCycle class of 200 are warned they too are now at risk of catching killer infection Ringling Bros.

R. Kelly Confirms He’s Not Performing At Inauguration With Odd Photo

The R&B singer responsible for classics like the "I Believe I Can Fly, " " Ignition " and the rap opera " Trapped in the Closet " recently found himself embroiled in a debate over whether or not he'd be performing at President-elect Donald Trump 's inauguration. Earlier this week, BuzzFeed published an unverified intelligence report indicating Russia has compromising information on Trump .

Chinese factory makes giant inflatable ‘Trump-like’ roosters

A Chinese factory has been doing a brisk business selling giant inflatable roosters, some as tall as 16 feet, based on a design widely perceived in China to resemble President-elect Donald Trump . Yifang Inflatables, a factory in the city of Jiaxing, near Shanghai, began selling the inflatables after images of a large sculpture of a similar design outside a shopping center in the northern city of Taiyuan went viral on social media last month.