Stephen M. Lepore, US Senior Reporter

Stephen M. Lepore is a reporter who joined Daily Mail in 2021 covering breaking news. He previously worked for PIX11 News, where he was nominated for a New York Regional Emmy Award in Interactive Programming and won a NY/NJ/PA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Social Media. A New Jersey native, his work has also appeared at Fox News Radio, the New York Daily News and the Bergen (NJ) Record.

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Trump claims he 'knows nothing about' pardoned crypto boss who helped make his family billions

03/11/25 06:57

The president was asked about the pardon of Changpeng Zhao on 60 Minutes after the Binance founder helped turn Trump's sons' World Liberty Financial into a multi-billion dollar success....read

MAGA turns on Kash Patel for taking FBI jet to see country star girlfriend, 26, perform at wrestling match
03/11/25 06:11
The FBI Director, 45, spoke out in a lengthy social media post Sunday, slamming 'uninformed internet anarchists' and defending Wilkins.
Trump reveals devastating plan for NYC if 'communist' Mamdani gets elected while rejecting comparisons: 'I'm a much better looking person'
03/11/25 02:53
The president's declaration came during an appearance on CBS' 60 Minutes after host Norah O'Donnell said Mamdani had been described as a left-wing version of Trump.
Trump responds after Dilbert creator makes last-ditch plea to save his life as he 'declines rapidly' from cancer
02/11/25 11:27
Scott Adams, 68, has pleaded with Donald Trump for help, claiming his healthcare provider had 'dropped the ball' after he was cleared to receive a new FDA-approved drug.
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Nancy Mace accused of throwing explosive airport tantrum at cops after curb pickup mix-up... as she fires back
01/11/25 05:36
Mace allegedly went on a foul mouthed tirade against police officers at Charleston International Airport.
Judges order Trump administration to fund SNAP benefits with contingency funds during shutdown
01/11/25 04:06
The rulings came a day before the Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to SNAP because it said it could no longer keep funding it due to the shutdown.
Pentagon gives commanders power to push out transgender troops under new policy
01/11/25 01:01
A new policy allows commanding officers to override military separation boards which allow banned troops of their peers to argue for their right to stay in the military.
Socialist NYC mayoral favorite DANCES with joy as polls show election is his to lose
31/10/25 11:21
The socialist spent Friday at a senior center on the Lower East Side joining in on a dance class before participating in a tai chi lesson.
JFK grounds all planes as high winds and government shutdown causes major delays on airports across the US
31/10/25 10:54
The city's emergency management office wrote that JFK Airport - as well as LaGuardia and Newark Liberty - are all under traffic restrictions.
Gayle King exit expected to rock CBS News division
31/10/25 11:20
The 70-year-old, who has hosted CBS Mornings under various titles since 2012, will leave the show next year, with her contract set to end in May.
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Far-left Ilhan Omar blasts Schumer over failure to back Mamdani for NYC mayor as Democratic party implodes
31/10/25 05:59
Schumer has refused to endorse either socialist Mamdani - who leads by double digits in almost every poll - or opponent Andrew Cuomo, who lost the Democrat primary and ran as an independent.
Megyn Kelly blasts fellow conservative Sydney Sweeney over controversial dress
31/10/25 03:46
The conservative commentator spoke on her show Thursday about the Euphoria star's sparkly silver dress which left very little to the imagination.
Woke Gen Z candidate storms out of interview after being shown clip of her menacing federal officers
31/10/25 01:55
Kat Abughazaleh, 26, was challenged by independent journalist Tara Palmeri about specifics from the incident earlier this month that led to her federal indictment.
Gayle King expected to depart CBS News in bombshell move amid Bari Weiss takeover
30/10/25 10:36
The 70-year-old, who has hosted CBS Mornings under various titles since 2012, will leave the show next year, with her contract set to end in May.
Loomer escalates MAGA feud setting sights on Sean Duffy
30/10/25 11:30
Loomer is pushing for Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman to take the job as NASA administrator from Duffy, who currently runs the space agency on an interim basis.
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Trump celebrates climate 'win' after Bill Gates admission
30/10/25 11:15
The president, who has long been a skeptic of government programs attempting to solve the issue and even declared it a hoax, declared victory on Truth Social Wednesday night.
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Pelosi stuns crowd with bizarre accent in 'people of faith' lecture
30/10/25 11:15
The 85-year-old Pelosi, one of the oldest members of Congress , was talking at the Ivy League school when she began adding a twang to her voice.
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Trump demands nuclear testing begin 'immediately'
30/10/25 11:00
The president ordered the Pentagon to begin their first nuclear tests since 1992 just moments before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Trump whisperer Laura Loomer targets 'reality TV star' Sean Duffy as the next scalp in MAGA civil war
30/10/25 05:22
Loomer is pushing for Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman to take the job as NASA administrator from Duffy, who currently runs the space agency on an interim basis.
Trump starts new nuclear arms race as he orders Department of War to begin testing 'immediately'... just moments before facing off with China's Xi
30/10/25 01:25
The president ordered the Pentagon to begin their first nuclear tests since 1992 just moments before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump celebrates winning 'war' on climate change after Bill Gates admits he was 'completely WRONG'
30/10/25 12:41
The president, who has long been a skeptic of government programs attempting to solve the issue and even declared it a hoax, declared victory on Truth Social Wednesday night.
Nancy Pelosi, 85, stuns crowd with bizarre accent while lecturing 'people of faith'
29/10/25 11:13
The 85-year-old Pelosi, one of the oldest members of Congress , was talking at the Ivy League school when she began adding a twang to her voice.
Charlie Kirk suspect's lover 'disappears' weeks after killing
29/10/25 01:35
Lance Twiggs, who shared an apartment with alleged Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson, hasn't been seen near the pair's Utah residence. Twiggs has remained a mystery ever since the shooting.
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Newsom blasted for 'condescending' response to $1.1B Capitol expansion
29/10/25 11:40
The new $1.1 billion capitol building in Sacramento has been the subject of controversy for its cost and design, which include secret corridors for lawmakers to use to avoid the press.
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'Anti-Greta' activist seeks US asylum with support from Elon Musk
29/10/25 11:00
Naomi Seibt, 25, rose to fame as a teenager, with her views on climate change the polar opposite to those of Swedish environmental campaigner.
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German activist dubbed 'anti-Greta' seeks asylum in US with support of Elon Musk
29/10/25 05:34
Naomi Seibt, 25, rose to fame as a teenager, with her views on climate change the polar opposite to those of Swedish environmental campaigner.
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Gavin Newsom blasted over 'condescending' response to $1.1 billion California Capitol expansion as he blasts Trump ballroom renovation
29/10/25 04:15
The new $1.1 billion capitol building in Sacramento has been the subject of controversy for its cost and design, which include secret corridors for lawmakers to use to avoid the press.
Stephen Miller's wife claims Karine Jean-Pierre used LGBTQ status to boost career as stunned CNN host shuts down segment
29/10/25 02:16
Jean-Pierre most recently drew widespread ridicule over a cringeworthy Q&A where she consistently fell back on loyalty to Joe Biden and identity as an LGBTQ+ black woman.
Charlie Kirk suspect's trans lover DISAPPEARS 6 weeks after horrific assassination
28/10/25 11:25
Lance Twiggs, who shared an apartment with alleged Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson, hasn't been seen near the pair's Utah residence. Twiggs has remained a mystery ever since the shooting.
Trump issues fiery new Tylenol warning, citing link to autism
27/10/25 11:30
The president gave advice on Tylenol and several childhood vaccinations in an all-caps post to Truth Social on Sunday.
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Kathy Hochul savagely heckled at Mamdani rally
27/10/25 11:20
A reported 13,000 supporters packed into Forest Hills Stadium in Queens to hear from the nation's best known leftists, though one speaker didn't get a welcome reception.
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Newsom slammed by Trump official amid 'illegal' trucker's deadly crash
27/10/25 11:20
Secretary Duffy said he was fed up with Newsom's dismissive attitude toward the Trump administration over the licenses and had plans to penalize him.
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Report: Pence's secret notes reveal final call with Trump before Jan 6
27/10/25 10:45
The revelation from a new book about Trump's cabinet feuds details the president and vice president's final argument before the events of January 6, 2021.
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Trump's explosive final call with Pence before Jan 6 is revealed in former VP's secret handwritten notes
27/10/25 06:33
The revelation from a new book about Trump's cabinet feuds details the president and vice president's final argument before the events of January 6, 2021.
AOC and Bernie Sanders headline New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's rally… as one is savagely heckled
27/10/25 05:16
A reported 13,000 supporters packed into Forest Hills Stadium in Queens to hear from the nation's best known leftists, though one speaker didn't get a welcome reception.
Trump official drops hammer on Newsom after 'illegal' migrant trucker was involved in deadly crash
27/10/25 12:57
Secretary Duffy said he was fed up with Newsom's dismissive attitude toward the Trump administration over the licenses and had plans to penalize him.
Trump issues blistering new Tylenol warning after linking drug to autism
26/10/25 11:14
The president gave advice on Tylenol and several childhood vaccinations in an all-caps post to Truth Social on Sunday.
Dem congresswoman robbed at home by fake cleaning crew
25/10/25 02:07
Eleanor Holmes Norton's office confirmed that a group of people who claimed to be HVAC workers tricked her at her DC apartment around 3:30pm Thursday.
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Don Jr. reposts ad against NYC mayoral wannabe Zohran Mamdani after Cuomo takes it down amid liberal outrage
25/10/25 04:34
Cuomo quickly removed the ad ahead of his final debate against the 33-year-old socialist Mamdani, which saw various fake criminals declare their support for his opponent.
Dem congresswoman, 88, robbed at home by fake cleaning crew as it's revealed she has 'early stages' of dementia
25/10/25 01:46
Eleanor Holmes Norton's office confirmed that a group of people who claimed to be HVAC workers tricked her at her DC apartment around 3:30pm Thursday.
Socialist NYC mayoral favorite sobs as he recalls Muslim aunt being too scared to wear hijab in public after 9/11
24/10/25 11:09
The New York City socialist and favorite to win the mayor's race, 33, gave a speech outside a mosque in the Bronx Friday where he said he wanted to address Muslim New Yorkers.
Ground stop at Phoenix airport as unpaid air traffic controllers abandon towers... while Thanksgiving threat looms
24/10/25 08:06
Americans will face more flight interruptions after Congress failed to provide last-minute relief for air-traffic controllers and aviation workers whose paychecks will stall due to the government shutdown.
Steve Bannon unveils plan for Trump to extend presidency past 2028
24/10/25 10:00
The former top advisor to Trump has spoken of the president getting past the 22nd amendment - which limits people from being elected president more than twice - before.
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Trump halts all Canada trade talks over 'fraudulent' Reagan ad
24/10/25 09:45
Donald Trump announced that all trade negotiations with Canada have been 'terminated' over a local commercial that used Ronald Reagan to attack the president over his tariffs.
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Steve Bannon reveals plan for Trump to subvert Constitution and remain president beyond 2028
24/10/25 04:54
The former top advisor to Trump has spoken of the president getting past the 22nd amendment - which limits people from being elected president more than twice - before.
Trump abruptly terminates all trade negotiations with Canada over 'fraudulent' Ronald Reagan attack ad
24/10/25 03:07
Donald Trump announced that all trade negotiations with Canada have been 'terminated' over a local commercial that used Ronald Reagan to attack the president over his tariffs.
Liberal students at college where Charlie Kirk was killed try to block memorial for 'racist, bigoted man'
23/10/25 11:18
The Student Democrat Society at Utah Valley University are opposing a remembrance proposed by students, as well as school and state officials.
Incestuous Trump world affair that sparked a 'dangerous' choice at the heart of government
23/10/25 09:16
Trump decided Noem should run DHS not because of her competency, but rather as a favor to his longtime unofficial adviser Corey Lewandowski.
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Trump's special counsel nominee drops out amid alleged racist text scandal
22/10/25 01:47
Paul Ingrassia was Donald Trump's pick to lead OSC but he became the latest conservative revealed by a series of reports on text messages from New York State Young Republicans.
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Clinton erupts over Trump's White House ballroom
22/10/25 11:10
The original section of the building was being demolished on Monday to make way for the president's gilded $250 million ballroom.
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Melania Trump accused of 'calculated campaign to destroy' biographer
22/10/25 09:45
Wolff is allegedly being blocked from publishing 'The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump (Redux).'
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Melania Trump accused of 'calculated campaign to destroy' notorious biographer in lawsuit claiming she sabotaged tell-all on First Lady
22/10/25 06:11
Wolff is allegedly being blocked from publishing 'The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump (Redux).'
Senate hopeful says he's 'not a secret Nazi' after admitting he got a tattoo in Croatia while 'very inebriated'
22/10/25 02:52
Graham Platner, an under fire candidate for the Senate, decided to drop 'opposition research' on himself showing the offensive tattoo.
Trump's embattled special counsel nominee Paul Ingrassia drops out amid racist text scandal
21/10/25 11:49
Paul Ingrassia was Donald Trump's pick to lead OSC but he became the latest conservative revealed by a series of reports on text messages from New York State Young Republicans.
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Hillary Clinton melts down over Trump's 'big, beautiful White House Ballroom'
21/10/25 10:59
The original section of the building was being demolished on Monday to make way for the president's gilded $250 million ballroom.
Biden completes round of radiation therapy for cancer
21/10/25 12:49
The 82-year-old was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May. His daughter celebrated his successful treatment with a post on Instagram on Monday.
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Report: Trump insider claims Trump may grant swift freedom to Diddy
21/10/25 10:50
The White House criticized reports Combs - who saw his prison sentence shortened when he was acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges - could be free.
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Jesse Watters admits his mom joined 'No Kings' rally
21/10/25 10:15
The Fox News host's rivalry with his politically opposite mother Anne Purvis has long been a running joke among his co-hosts on The Five and on his own primetime show.
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Biden completes round of radiation therapy for cancer as daughter Ashley says ex-president has been 'so damn brave'
21/10/25 06:05
The 82-year-old was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May. His daughter celebrated his successful treatment with a post on Instagram on Monday.
Fox News host Jesse Watters stunned as he admits his MOM joined millions protesting Trump at 'No Kings' rally
21/10/25 05:14
The Fox News host's rivalry with his politically opposite mother Anne Purvis has long been a running joke among his co-hosts on The Five and on his own primetime show.
Former Massachusetts mayor seriously injured in stabbing
21/10/25 02:55
Will Flanagan, 44, served as mayor of Fall River from 2010 until 2014 when he was defeated in a recall election.
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White House denies report Trump is 'considering' commuting Diddy's prison sentence
21/10/25 01:24
The White House criticized reports Combs - who saw his prison sentence shortened when he was acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges - could be free.
Eric Schmidt's ex-mistress accuses former Google CEO of stalking, abuse and putting her under 'absolute digital surveillance'
20/10/25 10:11
Michelle Ritter filed for a temporary restraining order against the 70-year-old Schmidt late last year.
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Andrea Bocelli gives Trump impromptu Oval Office performance
18/10/25 01:03
Liberals criticized Bocelli, as they have many celebrities, for appearing with the president. Bocelli is slated to perform at the White House in December.
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Report: Trump deploys secretive 'Night Stalkers' regiment to Venezuela
18/10/25 12:10
The president warned socialist tyrant Nicolas Maduro that he better not 'f*** around with the United States' as he spoke to reporters at the White House on Friday.
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Trump deploys secretive 'Night Stalkers' regiment as Venezuela mobilizes MILLIONS of troops raising fears of all-out war
18/10/25 05:32
The president warned socialist tyrant Nicolas Maduro that he better not 'f*** around with the United States' as he spoke to reporters at the White House on Friday.
Liberal outrage as world famous singer Andrea Bocelli serenades Trump after inauguration boycott
18/10/25 03:59
Liberals criticized Bocelli, as they have many celebrities, for appearing with the president. Bocelli is slated to perform at the White House in December.
Democrat Senate candidate issues groveling apology after appalling comments about sex assault resurface
18/10/25 01:47
Platner's campaign has come under fire after his comments on the site between 2013 and 2021 showed offensive views on sexual assault, race and references to being a Communist.
Ex-woke billionaire Marc Benioff issues groveling apology after telling Trump to send National Guard to San Francisco
17/10/25 10:56
Salesforce CEO - and former Hillary Clinton donor - Benioff has said he is sorry for asking the president to do what he did in Washington to the city by the bay
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Zohran Mamdani draws censure after refusing to denounce Hamas
17/10/25 01:14
Mamdani, 33, leads by double digits in the polls but the state assemblyman's intense criticisms of the Israeli government have unnerved centrists and conservatives.
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Karoline Leavitt slams Democrats as 'Hamas terrorists'
17/10/25 11:10
The White House Press Secretary was frustrated with leftists like New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and the anti-Israel protesters who hacked airport messaging systems.
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US carries out boat strike in Caribbean and three crew members survive
17/10/25 10:20
Prior to Thursday's operation, US military strikes against suspected drug boats off Venezuela killed at least 27 people.
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US carries out new strike on boat in Caribbean - and three crew members SURVIVE - as Trump deploys Special Ops to Venezuela
17/10/25 03:16
Prior to Thursday's operation, US military strikes against suspected drug boats off Venezuela killed at least 27 people.
NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani comes under fire for refusing to denounce Hamas during fiery mayoral debate with Andrew Cuomo
17/10/25 01:02
Mamdani, 33, leads by double digits in the polls but the state assemblyman's intense criticisms of the Israeli government have unnerved centrists and conservatives.
Karoline Leavitt calls Democrats 'Hamas terrorists' while claiming Trump 'freed Palestine, literally'
16/10/25 11:38
The White House Press Secretary was frustrated with leftists like New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and the anti-Israel protesters who hacked airport messaging systems.
Trump threatens Venezuela 'land strikes' amid CIA ops
16/10/25 11:00
The president was asked what the 'next step' in dealing with drug cartels in Venezuela was after confirming the undercover actions by the CIA.
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NYC Socialist Mamdani interviewed by Fox News in hostile setting
16/10/25 10:30
Mamdani did a rare hostile interview with Fox News and took time out to directly address the president, who he said 'might be watching right now.'
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Trump to overhaul IRS with focus on targeting left-wing groups
16/10/25 09:45
A list is being put together of left-wing donors and organizations the retooled IRS would go after as part of a revamp of the agency's criminal investigations division.
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Trump plans massive changes to IRS in effort to target left-wingers including billionaire Democrat megadonors
16/10/25 05:12
A list is being put together of left-wing donors and organizations the retooled IRS would go after as part of a revamp of the agency's criminal investigations division.
Trump threatens 'land strikes' on Venezuela as CIA begins covert operations in Latin American country and Maduro declares 'No to coups'
16/10/25 01:10
The president was asked what the 'next step' in dealing with drug cartels in Venezuela was after confirming the undercover actions by the CIA.