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How a MAHA leader turned and torched the White House

Calley Means quickly rose from wellness entrepreneur to senior Trump health adviser — and now he's attacking the White House and suggesting top aides undermined the president's health agenda. Why it matters: His scorched-earth campaign — which continued Monday in comments to Axios — marks a stunning turn for a figure who was the administration's most vocal advocate of the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. It also raises questions about what the escalating fight between Means and former White House officials will accomplish for the movement. Driving the news: Means told Axios he's going public with his allegations of corruption — especially by former White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — because of the high stakes. "It is existential to the survival [of] America that we rid DC of Susie's brand of politics," Means said in a text exchange. Means' initial comments on Friday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" went viral , and he continued the campaign with an appearance on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday. Asked if he's worried about lawsuits after comments from a Wiles spokesperson and former White House deputy chief of staff James Blair — who Means has also accused of wrongdoing — Means pointed to his X post warning them and other parties to "immediately preserve all potentially relevant records and communications." Means has kept up a steady stream of X posts about his allegations and the way he claims the officials have responded to them. "Susie - I'm not intimidated and you will not scare me. Again, please stop sending me emotional texts. This is not personal - this is civilizational," Means posted Monday . White House spokesperson Allison Schuster said in a statement the Trump administration has won "extensive victories for the MAHA Agenda." The Department of Health and Human Services and a Wiles spokesperson didn't respond to requests for comment. The big picture: After hitching their wagon to President Trump ahead of the 2024 election, MAHA leaders have b

Axios · 5h ago
The blue wave's tough-on-crime surprise

Democrats swept into power last week as voters also embraced tougher criminal penalties and restrictions on bail. Why it matters: Six years after the George Floyd protests, Democrats won big without promising a return to sweeping 2020-era reforms. Some even adopted border-security rhetoric associated with Republicans. Democrats gained at least 12 state legislative chambers and won governorships in Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas. By the numbers: Voters approved all six statewide ballot measures Ballotpedia tracked that proposed tougher sentences, criminal penalties or bail restrictions in 2026. Five passed Nov. 3 in Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee and Colorado. Alabama approved the sixth in May. Four expanded when courts could deny or restrict bail. Two increased penalties, including for fentanyl offenses and child sex trafficking. The shift: Some Democratic winners embraced tougher border-security language while opposing Trump's immigration crackdown. Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico called himself a "border security Democrat ," criticized former President Biden for failing to secure the border and said there needs to be comprehensive immigration reform. Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed , a progressive, said days before the election : "We needed tougher border security." He also criticized Trump's use of ICE. Zoom in: Colorado voters backed Democrats, tougher penalties and limits on federal immigration enforcement. That included electing Phil Weiser (D) as governor and approving tougher fentanyl penalties and life without parole for child sex trafficking. They rejected a measure requiring police to notify federal immigration authorities in certain cases involving violent crime suspects or people with prior felony convictions whose immigration status was unlawful or uncertain. Weiser and state Democrats are now weighing changes to the fentanyl measure, arguing it falls short on promised addiction treatment. Yes, but: Virginia voters approved automatically resto

Axios · 6h ago
Viral James Harden clip sums up Cavs’ woes in blowout vs. Hornets

James Harden has not even been close to being at his best to start the 2026-27 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Entering play on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, Harden’s been averaging just 15.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game on 37/36/84 shooting splits — failing to be the impactful superstar floor general he’s been for the […] The post Viral James Harden clip sums up Cavs’ woes in blowout vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
NBA World Roasts James Harden After Awful Defense In Cavaliers’ Loss To Hornets

James Harden faced heavy criticism from fans after a rough defensive performance during the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ 124-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. In the third quarter, Harden completely switched off on a defensive possession, allowing a wide-open shot, failing to box out or grab the rebound, and eventually committing a foul as Charlotte extended its […] The post NBA World Roasts James Harden After Awful Defense In Cavaliers’ Loss To Hornets appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Dan Orlovsky gives props to Jaguars GM James Gladstone for Jordan Davis trade

Ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Jacksonville Jaguars made a blockbuster move to acquire Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle, Jordan Davis . ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the deal on Monday, leading ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky to praise general manager James Gladstone for making an aggressive move to strengthen Jacksonville’s defensive […] The post Dan Orlovsky gives props to Jaguars GM James Gladstone for Jordan Davis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
JJ Redick’s Decision Gives Bad Sign On Bronny James Future

The future of Bronny James with the Los Angeles Lakers does not have solid standing after JJ Redick’s recent coaching decision. Bronny is already dealing with skeptics questioning whether he’s an NBA caliber player. Fans expected James to get a chance to play on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks when the Lakers ruled out […] The post JJ Redick’s Decision Gives Bad Sign On Bronny James Future appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
‘No Way in Hell,’ ‘I Started Laughing’ — 3-Time NBA Champion Mocks LeBron James Over Viral Lowlight, Draws Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant Comparison

LeBron James’ explanation for passing up a fast-break dunk opportunity, only to have his layup blocked by Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson, didn’t sit well with three-time NBA champion Byron Scott. The former Los Angeles Laker bluntly questioned the Philadelphia 76ers star’s reasoning and brought NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant into the discussion.

Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
76ers’ LeBron James Gets Unexpected Announcement From Stephen A. Smith

The Philadelphia 76ers have given LeBron James another opportunity to chase a championship, and Stephen A. Smith says he hopes that pursuit ends with a ring. The ESPN personality addressed his disagreements with James, making clear that he no longer wants to carry personal resentment. That is a different tone.Smith acknowledged the friction rather than […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James Gets Unexpected Announcement From Stephen A. Smith appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ties LeBron James’ decades-old record with big night vs. Pacers

Cooper Flagg has already become a legitimate superstar that it’s easy to forget that the Dallas Mavericks forward is only 19 years of age. On Monday night, with the Mavericks being on the second night of a back-to-back, Flagg popped off for 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals to lead the way in a 125-122 victory over the Indiana […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ties LeBron James’ decades-old record with big night vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
Lakers star Luka Doncic’s 73-point outburst gets eye-opening comment from Quin Snyder

In his first season fully embracing the role of the Los Angeles Lakers’ franchise centerpiece after LeBron James’ departure, Luka Doncic has put together extraordinary performances. His determination to guide the Lakers to as many victories as possible was on full display during Monday’s 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks. His remarkable showing […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s 73-point outburst gets eye-opening comment from Quin Snyder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
Bills wear out Vikings’ NFL-leading defense, sloppy Wentz to improve to 7-1

Buffalo Bills 23-6 Minnesota Vikings Wentz has three turnovers starting for injured Murray Buffalo have matched their best start since 1993 Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass with 44 seconds left before half-time, James Cook rushed 31 times for 107 yards and a late score, and the Buffalo Bills beat hosts Minnesota 23-6 on Monday night, sending the Vikings deeper into their unrelenting offensive slump. Linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams had interceptions and Tyler Bass made four field goals to stretch his franchise-record streak to 25 straight as the Bills (7-1) matched their best eight-game start since 1993. That season ended with their last of four straight Super Bowl losses. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 11h ago
Skip Bayless takes not-so-subtle dig at LeBron James while celebrating Lakers’ early success

The Los Angeles Lakers are flying high at the moment. With their 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, they improved to 10-2, the best record in the NBA. The Lakers had Austin Reaves out against Atlanta , but Luka Doncic returned to lead the team with 32 points and 10 assists. While celebrating the Lakers’ early-season success, noted LeBron […] The post Skip Bayless takes not-so-subtle dig at LeBron James while celebrating Lakers’ early success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
‘Completely Washed,’ ‘Get Him Off My Team’ — James Harden Gets Shredded Over ‘Pathetic’ Defensive Sequence vs. Shorthanded Hornets

James Harden came under fire for his lack of defensive effort during a rough third-quarter sequence in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 124-112 road loss to the undermanned Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Harden displayed next to no urgency as Charlotte grabbed two offensive rebounds on the same possession before the 37-year-old finally got involved by fouling Grayson Allen.

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
DeMarcus Cousins throws major shade at Cavs’ James Harden

Although former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins envisions a championship for Cleveland Cavs Donovan Mitchell as a starter, he can’t say the same about James Harden. The retired four-time All-Star center didn’t hold back. The Cavs added wing depth over the summer by trading for Peyton Watson and drafting Meleek Thomas, a second-round standout who’s […] The post DeMarcus Cousins throws major shade at Cavs’ James Harden appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
Cornyn declines to say if he voted for Paxton, cites Paxton’s ‘corruption’ as issue

Outgoing Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) declined to say Monday whether he voted for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate in Texas’s Senate race who defeated Cornyn earlier this year in a primary runoff election, and cited Paxton’s “corruption” as a major reason why he lost to Democrat James Talarico. “The Republican Party treated…

The Hill · 15h ago
Sex, secrets and spies: The history of suspected honey traps

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman suspected of spying for China echoes past controversies involving prominent Americans whose romantic relationships raised national security concerns. Why it matters: Foreign intelligence operatives can use romantic relationships to gain access to political intelligence, corporate secrets and classified information — posing serious national security risks. Driving the news: Jensen Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair in a message to employees Sunday, following reports that he had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. Per The New York Times , U.S. authorities suspected China's Ministry of State Security of recruiting Alice Huang to seek information about Jensen Huang and influence his feelings about selling AI chips to Chinese firms. Nvidia's board says it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised. China has also denied the allegations. Zoom out: The evidence of foreign intelligence involvement varies, with some cases involving actual security breaches, while others raised concerns about possible foreign spying. Read more below. Jensen Huang State of play: Reports about Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang have raised questions about whether Chinese intelligence gained access to Nvidia's secrets or sought to influence its business decisions. AFP and Reuters photos showed them together in 2024 and 2025. Employees reported seeing Jensen Huang at Megaspeed's offices, where Alice Huang worked as an executive, according to Culper Research, a short-seller that published a report on Nvidia's China business in May 2026. An employee told Culper that Jensen and Alice had a "very close" relationship. What's next: Three Republican House committee chairs have requested a briefing with Huang about his relationship with Alice Huang and Nvidia's safeguards against foreign threats. James J. Smith and Katrina Leung A 2006 DOJ report found that counterintelligence agent James J. Smith

Axios · 16h ago
Pressure builds on Thune ahead of GOP leadership elections

Seven Republican senators now are calling for their leadership elections to be delayed — with one even promising to walk out rather than vote Tuesday. Why it matters: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is still expected to be reelected to lead the Senate GOP tomorrow. But the growing push to delay is a sign of troubles ahead. Driving the news: Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) all signed a letter demanding that the leadership elections be delayed to allow for more discussion about what went wrong for the party last week. Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) backed them up in statements posted on X. Johnson threatened to skip the vote if the delay doesn't happen. Between the lines: The decision technically falls to conference chair Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) — though it's usually made with leadership buy-in. The election is expected to be held as planned Tuesday morning unless a senator motions to delay and it passes with a majority — which seems unlikely with the number of public supporters, according to a source familiar with the planning discussions. Despite the arguments that Thune should not get to lock in his leadership so quickly, no one has thrown their hat in the ring to challenge him. The bottom line: At this point, none of the leadership elections are competitive. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Conference Chair Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) Policy Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Conference Vice Chair James Lankford (R-Okla.) are expected to keep their spots as Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 atop the conference. Moreno is the sole candidate for NRSC chair.

Axios · 16h ago
Sean Penn, Ava DuVernay and Laura Poitras Turn Out For San Francisco’s Doc Stories

Sean Penn isn’t exactly a fixture on the regional documentary festival circuit. But SFFILM’s Doc Stories has a way of attracting high-profile supporters. On Saturday, Penn was at the fest’s Vogue Theatre in San Francisco to introduce James Marcus Haney’s “Black Sunflowers,” a documentary about a generation of young Ukrainians coming of age amid martial […]

Variety · 17h ago
Democrats' 2028 presidential auditions begin in Denver

A who's who of Democratic power players descends on Denver this week to plot the party's future, fresh off its sweeping midterm victories . Why it matters: The gathering gives Democrats' rising stars an early stage to test their 2028 message, and explore whether Colorado's red-to- deep-blue shift could offer a national playbook. Driving the news: The three-day " What's Next " conference, starting Thursday, features dozens of Democratic heavyweights and potential presidential contenders, including House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries , Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro , Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg . Colorado's own Gov.-elect Phil Weiser , U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston round out the lineup. Majority Democrats, a group seeking to shape the party's direction, is organizing the event. The big picture: Colorado's two-decade transformation into a Democratic powerhouse made it a natural host, spokesperson Vidhya Jeyadev told Axios. Organizers want to dissect and pinpoint what worked — and what didn't — in the midterms, and how to turn wins into lasting power. The gathering comes as Democrats debate whether they should double down on progressive policies or tack toward the center heading into 2028. Behind the scenes: Johnston, a Majority Democrats member, told Axios in a phone interview he personally lobbied to bring the conference to Denver after organizers began scouting locations about a year ago. He'll give opening and closing remarks and expects private meetings with most of the national leaders attending. He plans to pitch Denver's approaches to homelessness , housing and public safety as national models. He'll also press for more federal money for affordable housing and his universal child care plan . Between the lines: Colorado Democrats have embraced gun safety , immigration and LGBTQ rights — positions some in the party worry could cost votes elsewhere. Johnston

Axios · 19h ago
Talarico, Cornyn meet in Washington 

Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-Texas) and outgoing Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) met on Monday in Washington as newly elected lawmakers gather for orientation on Capitol Hill.  “I just met with Senator John Cornyn. He has served our state honorably, and I’m grateful for his advice and guidance. Now is the time for us to come together…

The Hill · 19h ago