Stephen Miller named White House chief of staff: A look at his controversial remarks

Donald Trump’s appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff renews focus on the adviser’s long history of hard-line views.

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President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff, placing one of his most influential advisers at the centre of his administration. Miller, who previously served as deputy chief of staff for policy, replaces Susie Wiles as Trump announced the leadership change on Friday. Donald Trump’s appointment of Stephen … Read more

Amy Acton gains momentum against Vivek Ramaswamy in final Ohio Governor polls: Here's what changed after controversial campaign ad

US midterms: Amy Acton holds a polling advantage over Vivek Ramaswamy, and prediction markets currently favor her. ((Photo by Jon Cherry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) and (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster))

Democratic candidate Amy Acton has taken the lead over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in several public opinion polls ahead of Election Day in Ohio’s closely watched gubernatorial race. The contest has gained momentum following a major controversy surrounding a campaign advertisement featuring Acton’s estranged mother, which triggered a wave of criticism against the Republican campaign. US … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamys former teacher scolds him over controversial ad targeting Amy Acton: I taught you better

Ohio gubernatorial Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s refusal to withdraw a controversial ad targeting Amy Acton has cost him endorsements and event venues. (REUTERS)

A former educator of embattled Vivek Ramaswamy publicly criticized the Republican candidate regarding a contentious campaign advertisement he disseminated targeting his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, in the Ohio gubernatorial election. Ohio gubernatorial Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s refusal to withdraw a controversial ad targeting Amy Acton has cost him endorsements and event venues. (REUTERS) Retired educator … Read more

Amy Acton breaks silence as Vivek Ramaswamy takes credit for controversial ad featuring her estranged mom: 'He's not fit to lead'

Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo by Jon Cherry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) and (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster))

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy acknowledged his campaign’s responsibility for a contentious advertisement featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother and subsequently defended the ad’s content during a Tuesday evening statement. Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash over $4 million controversial ad: All we know about Amy Actons childhood trauma

Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about Democratic nominee Amy Acton’s estrangement from her mother (Getty Images via AFP)

The campaign team for Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy announced plans to invest $4 million in an advertising initiative centered on a divisive video featuring his Democratic rival’s estranged mother, which had achieved significant viral circulation online. Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about … Read more

Who is Shelly Headen? NC candidate stays on ballot despite Dems disavowal over controversial ‘Nazi-Trump’ post

Democratic candidate Shelly Headen retains her spot on North Carolina's ballot despite her party's condemnation of her provocative social media posts.

A Democratic candidate seeking election to the state legislature in the competitive state of North Carolina has maintained her position on the ballot despite her party’s public disavowal following the emergence of inflammatory remarks she posted on social media platforms. Democratic candidate Shelly Headen retains her spot on North Carolina’s ballot despite her party’s condemnation … Read more

Mr Singh is not any Sikh truck driver but Harjinder Singh, DHS says as it removes controversial post; Hasbro objects use of its character

Mr Singh is not any Sikh truck driver but Harjinder Singh, DHS says as it removes controversial post; Hasbro objects use of its character

DHS said Mr Singh is a specific person, Harjinder Singh, the Indian truck driver behind the fatal crash in Florida in 2025. The Department of Homeland Security removed the controversial post vilifying Sikh truck drivers but said that the criticisms were nonsensical drivel. New York Post cited a statement by the DHS amid the major … Read more

Target removes controversial halloween costume after blackface backlash

Target removed a controversial clown Halloween costume after backlash over imagery critics said evoked blackface and racist depictions of Black people. (Pexel - representational image)

Target has removed a controversial Halloween costume from its stores and website after strong criticism from consumers. The costume was criticized for imagery that some people said reminded them of blackface, minstrel shows and racist depictions of Black people. Target removed a controversial clown Halloween costume after backlash over imagery critics said evoked blackface and … Read more

“Too r*tarded to k*ll her husband”: Candace Owens confronts Andrew Wilson over Charlie Kirk claims after controversial comments about Erika Kirk

“Too r*tarded to k*ll her husband": Candace Owens confronts Andrew Wilson over Charlie Kirk claims after controversial comments about Erika Kirk

Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson turned a heated debate about Charlie Kirk’s assassination into a broader confrontation over evidence, accountability and the growing divisions inside the American right. Their lengthy exchange on the PBD Podcast drew widespread attention after Wilson made a sweeping insult toward women while defending an earlier social media comment about Kirk’s … Read more

Who was Jiang Xiaorou? The haunting story of the Chinese TikToker whose death brought her most controversial video back

Who was Jiang Xiaorou? The haunting story of the Chinese TikToker whose death brought her most controversial video back

Jiang Xiaorou, a 24-year-old Chinese paranormal content creator, has died following severe injuries sustained in a traffic accident in July. Known online for confronting supernatural beliefs and challenging traditional superstitions, she had built a large following on Douyin. Her death has now brought renewed attention to the provocative videos that made her famous, while her … Read more