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Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Mary Trump Issues 'Unnerving' Warning for US—'Darker and Darker Place'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Mary Trump, a vocal critic and estranged niece of President Donald Trump, warned in a Thursday video that the country is getting to a "darker and darker place," at an "unnerving" pace. Newsweek has reached out to Mary Trump for comment via email on Friday. Why It Matters Federal immigration enforcement operations sparked protests across California for last weekend. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out raids in Paramount, Los Angeles County, following similar actions at several locations throughout other parts of the city on Friday. The Trump administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history and has conducted numerous ICE raids, some of which have swept up individuals with proper documentation. In response to protests counter the raiding, Trump announced the deployment of thousands of National Guards and hundreds of Marines. California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's news conference on Thursday in Los Angeles. Mary Trump has been outspoken against her uncle for years, and in 2020, published Too Much and Never Enough, a tell-all book about Trump and their family. In it, she says the president is "utterly incapable of leading this country and it's dangerous to allow him to do so." What To Know As Noem spoke at a scheduled news conference in L.A., Padilla, a California Democrat, was taken from the room while saying he had questions to ask her. Video footage from the incident showed that Padilla was pushed to the ground and handcuffed outside the door. "I'm Senator Alex Padilla, and I have questions for the secretary," Padilla was heard saying as he was escorted out of the room. Noem continued her remarks, addressing an audience of reporters and law enforcement officials. Video footage from the incident showed that Padilla was pushed to the ground and handcuffed outside the door. Noem stopped speaking for a brief moment during the commotion, then immediately continued. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have condemned the interaction, with Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, telling reporters the incident is "shocking." "I've seen that one clip. It's horrible. It is shocking at every level. It's not the America I know," she said. Mary Trump discussing her book "Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir" at The 92nd Street Y on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in New York. Mary Trump discussing her book "Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir" at The 92nd Street Y on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in New York. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP In a Thursday video, Mary Trump referenced Padilla's removal, saying, "We've been getting to a darker and darker place in this country for quite some time now." She continued that since Trump's second inauguration on January 20, "the rapidity with which America has been sliding down that slippery slope is a little unnerving. And the last week alone has made it clear that we are not turning this around anytime soon." Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard and Marines without the approval of California Governor Gavin Newsom, a rare assertion of federal authority over a state. The administration continues to clash with the state and city's Democratic leadership, with both sides trading criticism. In reference to the ongoing ICE raids and Padilla's removal, Mary Trump said, "Trump and his regime are making it apparent to anybody who is paying attention that whether they are allowed to or not, whether it's constitutional or not, whether it's legal or not, they will detain, manhandle, and arrest anybody who has the audacity to question them, try to get in their way, or protest them." Noem addressed the incident afterward, telling Fox News, "He was never arrested. Nobody knew who he was when he came into the room creating a scene. He was removed from the room and yes, they started to put handcuffs on him. When he finally identified himself ... that was stopped." She added, "Basically, they are encroaching upon our first amendment rights—free speech and to protest peacefully," concluding that, "this basically is what authoritarianism looks like, when the party of power starts arresting the opposition." "No Kings" protests, organized in part by the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other groups, are countering a military parade scheduled to take place in the nation's capital on June 14, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the Army's 250th anniversary, and Flag Day. Organizers of the protests are calling for June 14 to be a "nationwide day of defiance" and are calling for both people to join in the protests as well as eat up tickets to the military parade. What People Are Saying Former Vice President Kamala Harris, on X: "United States Senator Alex Padilla was representing the millions of Californians who are demanding answers to this Administration's actions in Southern California. This is a shameful and stunning abuse of power." Dan Bongino, deputy director of the FBI, wrote on X: "With regard to the incident in LA this afternoon, the Senator in question was not wearing a security pin and physically resisted law enforcement when confronted. Our FBI personnel acted completely appropriately while assisting Secret Service and we are grateful for their professionalism and service." Senator Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, on X: "Senator Alex Padilla was fulfilling his Congressional oversight duties when he was thrown to the ground and handcuffed. This is no isolated instance; this is a pattern of behavior by the Trump administration. There is simply no justification for this abuse of authority." Padilla said in a statement after he was removed: "If this is how the Department of Homeland Security responds to a senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmers, to cooks, to day-laborers throughout the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country." The Department of Homeland Security posted on X on Thursday: "Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theater and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem." What Happens Next The incident has intensified scrutiny of the DHS and has raised fresh concerns about civil liberties amid the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement efforts. Organizers are calling for people to attend demonstrations being held across the country or to organize their own events. The president has repeatedly expressed his excitement for the parade this weekend.
Forbes
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Martin Scorsese Swears Off Theaters Because Of Obnoxious Moviegoers
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: Martin Scorsese attends Reel Pieces With Annette Insdorf: Martin ... More Scorsese at The 92nd Street Y, New York on January 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by) Director Martin Scorsese is reportedly done with going to see movies in public because of the behavior of audiences in theaters. Scorsese, of course, is the legendary filmmaker behind such film classics as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, Gangs of New York, Hugo and The Irishman. Scorsese also won his first and only Oscar for Best Director for the 2006 Best Picture Oscar winner The Departed. More recently, Scorsese's 2023 historical crime epic Killers of the Flower Moon was nominated for 10 Oscars but came away from the ceremony empty-handed. In a recent conversation with Peter Travers for The Travers Take, Scorsese told the longtime ABC News and Rolling Stone film critic why he was finished seeing movies in theaters. 'I asked the maestro why he doesn't see movies in theatres anymore and he went all raging bull about audiences who babble on phones during the movie, leave to order snacks and vats of soda, and keep up a noise level loud enough to drown out the actors,' Travers wrote (via The Guardian). Travers noted that he pointed out to Scorsese how 'we couldn't keep our mouths shut when we were kids' when they went to movies, to which he said the filmmaker replied, ''Yeah, maybe,' he conceded, 'but when we talked it was always about the movie and the fun we had chewing over the details.'' NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 05: (L-R) Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro attend the "Casino" 30th ... More Anniversary Screening during the 2025 Tribeca Festivalat at the Beacon Theatre on June 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo byfor Tribeca Festival) While Martin Scorsese voiced what is likely the overwhelming sentiment of people who go to theaters to simply enjoy movies, he's also expressed opinions about cinema culture in the past that have not been as popular. In 2019, Scorsese told Empire Magazine (via Variety) that he 'tried' to watch Marvel movies, but concluded, 'That's not cinema.' 'Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks,' Scorsese told Empire. 'It isn't the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.' Scorsese recently appeared in a cameo role as himself in Apple TV+'s movie business satire The Studio. Among the director's upcoming films is an untitled Hawaii-set crime thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Blunt and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. In addition, Martin Scorese is set to be the subject of an upcoming Apple TV+ docuseries Mr. Scorese, which is being directed by Rebecca Miller.
New York Post
01-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Cooper Flagg reportedly made staggering $28 million in NIL money in one season at Duke
Cooper Flagg might be taking a pay cut to go to the NBA. Flagg, who is expected to go to the Mavericks with the No. 1 pick in the draft, earned $28 million through two NIL deals during his one year at Duke, reporter Howard Bryant told Bob Costas on 'The 92nd Street Y.' Entering Duke as the No. 1-ranked freshman in the country, Flagg had a $13 million deal with New Balance and a $15 million deal with Fanatics. Advertisement 3 Cooper Flagg answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images It is unclear if those figures represent the totality of multi-year deals or a one-year payment. Either way, the money didn't distract Flagg from the prize as he won National Player of the Year and led Duke to the Final Four. The top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft is expected to sign a four-year, $62.7 million contract, according to Advertisement That averages out to a shade under $16 million per year – or about the same as what another former Duke star, Grayson Allen, earned to average 10.6 points per game in 64 games and seven starts for the lowly Wizards this season. Celtics star Jayson Tatum has the highest average salary in the NBA at $62.7 million. 3 Cooper Flagg led Duke to the Final Four. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Advertisement Of course, Flagg can still supplement his on-court income with endorsement deals. He will be represented by mega-agency CAA. The Mavericks surprisingly won the NBA Draft lottery despite having a less than two percent chance to get the No. 1 pick. 3 Howard Bryant revealed the massive amount of money Cooper Flagg made during his year at Duke. Bob Costas: A Career Conversation with Howard Bryant/YouTube It sparked a new wave of NBA conspiracy theories that the league was rewarding the Mavericks with Flagg for making their head-scratching trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers for a return that amounted to peanuts when compared to other blockbuster deals. Advertisement Presumptive No. 2 pick Dylan Harper played at Rutgers after signing an undisclosed NIL deal with Fanatics. Harper's teammate at Rutgers, presumptive No. 3 pick Ace Bailey, had an NIL deal with Nike. ESPN's On3 ranked Flagg as the second-most-desirable NIL athlete in college sports last season, behind Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning.
Toronto Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Clinton insults conservative women, says don't be 'handmaiden to patriarchy'
Hillary Clinton takes part in the event: 'Empowering Communities: Women at the heart of climate resilience' at the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 3, 2023. Photo by Mark Case / Files / Getty Images Hillary Clinton didn't have anything good to say about conservative women when she offered advice for the first female president of the United States. The former secretary of state, who ran for president in 2016 and lost to then-political newcomer Donald Trump, told a New York City audience earlier this month that a potential female leader should not be subservient to men. 'Well, first of all, don't be a handmaiden to the patriarchy, which kind of eliminates every woman on the other side of the aisle, except for very few,' Clinton said during a discussion recorded May 1 at The 92nd Street Y, a Jewish cultural and community centre. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The hourlong conversation with Margaret Hoover, political commentator, strategist, and great-granddaughter of 31st U.S. president Herbert Hoover, was shared online last week and first noticed by the Daily Caller. Clinton said one example of a woman who is not a 'handmaiden to the patriarchy' is Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, while Hoover mentioned former Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Murkowski opposed Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence as well as his presidential pardons of U.S. Capitol rioters. Cheney was one of two Republicans appointed to the committee that investigated the Capitol riot and backed former vice-president Kamala Harris during her run for the White House last year after then-president Joe Biden ended his bid for a second term following increasing calls to step aside. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Look, first we have to get there, and it is, you know, obviously so much harder than it should be,' Clinton said. 'So, you know, if a woman runs who I think would be a good president — as I thought Kamala Harris would be, and as I knew I would be — I will support that woman.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Clinton appears to have not learned from a previous comment she made during a September 2016 campaign fundraising event where she called half of Trump's supporters a 'basket of deplorables' and received backlash for the insult. 'You know, to just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables,' she said at the New York event at the time. 'The racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic — you name it. And unfortunately there are people like that. And he has lifted them up.' Clinton added that those people are 'irredeemable, but thankfully they are not America.' The next day, following criticisms from Trump and other conservatives, she showed contrition. 'Last night I was grossly generalistic, and that's never a good idea,' Clinton said at the time. 'I regret saying half — that was wrong.' Read More Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Basketball Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists
Sky News AU
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Hillary Clinton frets that a female Republican president would be ‘handmaiden to the patriarchy'
Former Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton bristled at the prospect of a female Republican winning the White House, fretting that it would condemn women to be subordinates of the patriarchy. Clinton, 77, argued that, with few exceptions, female Republicans tend to undermine feminist ideals while reflecting on the advice she'd give to women seeking the presidency. 'Well, first of all, don't be a handmaiden to the patriarchy, which kind of eliminates every woman on the other side of the aisle, except for very few,' Clinton sniped with a sigh during a forum at The 92nd Street Y in New York City earlier this month. Clinton's remarks were made on May 1, but footage of the exchange didn't surface until last week and was unearthed by the Daily Caller. Examples of Republican women who aren't 'handmaidens to the patriarchy' include Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), according to Clinton. 'There's a few,' she admitted. Moderator Margaret Hoover, a Republican pundit and host of PBS' 'Firing Line,' refrained from pushing back against Clinton on that point. Hoover's husband, John Avlon, unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) last year. The former secretary of state and first lady also lamented how women haven't yet been able to punch through the glass ceiling and win the presidency, referencing both her and former Vice President Kamala Harris' defeats. 'Look, first we have to get there, and it is, you know, obviously so much harder than it should be,' Clinton continued. 'So, you know, if a woman runs who I think would be a good president — as I thought Kamala Harris would be, and as I knew I would be — I will support that woman.' Unlike Clinton, Harris largely refrained from harping too much on gender politics during her 107-day sprint for the presidency in the 2024 election cycle. Harris also significantly outperformed President Trump with female voters, according to exit poll data. Beyond Harris and Clinton, former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley had made inroads on the Republican presidential primary in 2024 but fell far short of beating Trump for the party nod. Clinton has previously dissed GOP women. In 2019, she published a book titled 'The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience,' which listed over 100 women. Clinton later defended her decision not to include former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the tome. 'She doesn't fit the other part of the definition in our opinion, which is really knocking down barriers for others and trying to make a positive difference,' Clinton told BBC radio at the time. 'I think the record is mixed with her.' Clinton infamously landed in hot water during the 2016 campaign cycle for placing a large swatch of Trump supporters in what she called the 'basket of deplorables.' She later expressed 'regret' over that comment. Originally published as Hillary Clinton frets that a female Republican president would be 'handmaiden to the patriarchy'
