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fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago
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West Virginia Is Not Here For Authoritarian Cosplay - Above the Law

Federal judges in West Virginia, appointed by both parties, are issuing strong rulings against Operation Country Roads, a MAGA immigration initiative that arrested roughly 650 people in January through roadside enforcement targeting immigrants.
fromwww.startribune.com
2 days ago
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ICE surged in Minnesota to arrest criminals. Many of them were already in jail

Federal immigration officials inflated arrest numbers and misrepresented criminal backgrounds during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, with about half already in custody and only half of remainder convicted of violent crimes.
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fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

West Virginia Is Not Here For Authoritarian Cosplay - Above the Law

Federal judges in West Virginia, appointed by both parties, are issuing strong rulings against Operation Country Roads, a MAGA immigration initiative that arrested roughly 650 people in January through roadside enforcement targeting immigrants.
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fromwww.startribune.com
2 days ago

ICE surged in Minnesota to arrest criminals. Many of them were already in jail

Federal immigration officials inflated arrest numbers and misrepresented criminal backgrounds during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, with about half already in custody and only half of remainder convicted of violent crimes.
fromPOLITICO
4 hours ago
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No sign of Democratic surrender on DHS funding after Iran strikes

Senate Democrats reject changing their shutdown stance over Iran tensions, insisting on restrictions to ICE enforcement while offering to fund other DHS agencies separately.
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fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

Law School Tells Students, 'You MUST Be Aligned Politically With President Trump,' For Summer Job - Above the Law

The Trump administration prioritizes political loyalty over competence in 1L hiring, mirroring Soviet-era political officer systems that historically signaled institutional weakness.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

Trump Has Given America a Constitutional Dilemma

Trump launched military operations without congressional approval or public support, expanding presidential war powers to an extreme that leaves Congress with limited and risky options to regain control.
fromAxios
8 hours ago

Nancy Mace under House Ethics Committee investigation

The report says Mace consistently 'requested and received the maximum allowable reimbursement' from a program meant to help House members pay their D.C. living costs. An OCC review of invoices, utility bills and other documents 'identified discrepancies between the amounts requested and received by Rep. Mace ... and the total of these associated bills.'
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

The FBI Staffers Kash Patel Ousted Because They Worked on Mar-a-Lago Probe Had Iran Expertise: Report

FBI Director Kash Patel fired at least a dozen counterintelligence staffers days before U.S. Iran strikes because they previously worked on the Trump Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Bill Clinton Testifies That Trump Told Him He Had Great Times' With Epstein But Split With Him Over A Real Estate Deal'

House Oversight Committee released depositions showing Trump told Clinton that Epstein was removed from his circle over a real estate deal, contradicting Trump's previous public claims about the reason for their falling out.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
41 minutes ago

Call of Duty Doesn't Count': GOP Senator Who Never Served in Military Shredded for Comments About Smell' of War

Senator Mullin faced mockery for vividly describing war's sensory horrors despite never serving in the military or combat.
#jeffrey-epstein
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fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Bill Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes

Bill Clinton testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and ended their relationship in 2003, while Hillary Clinton stated she does not remember meeting Epstein.
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fromQueerty
7 hours ago

The secrets buried at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico could become Tr*mp's worst nightmare - Queerty

New Mexico reopened a 2019 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, where trafficking and sexual abuse occurred for 26 years, after the federal probe stalled under Trump's DOJ.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Bill Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes

Bill Clinton testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and ended their relationship in 2003, while Hillary Clinton stated she does not remember meeting Epstein.
US politics
fromQueerty
7 hours ago

The secrets buried at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico could become Tr*mp's worst nightmare - Queerty

New Mexico reopened a 2019 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, where trafficking and sexual abuse occurred for 26 years, after the federal probe stalled under Trump's DOJ.
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Supreme Court halts redistricting fight over Staten Island's NY-11 seat

A lower court in New York found in January that the current lines of the 11th District disenfranchise Black and Hispanic voters there by diluting their votes, particularly on Staten Island's north shore, and ordered a state panel to redraw the district lines.
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fromDailycaller
11 hours ago

DHS Funding Remains In Limbo As GOP Lawmakers Warn Of Retaliatory Terror Attacks

Congress deadlocked on DHS funding as Republicans cite heightened terrorism threats following Iran strikes and a mass shooting in Austin.
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fromAxios
10 hours ago

5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control

Trump has bypassed Congress on military actions against Iran and Venezuela, and imposed tariffs without approval, prompting bipartisan constitutional concerns over executive overreach.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

Donald Trump hasn't contacted Renee Good's family after ICE shot her dead - LGBTQ Nation

Renee Good, a 37-year-old queer mother, was shot dead by an ICE officer on January 7, with the Trump administration calling her a domestic terrorist while videos contradict their claims, and her family reports receiving no contact from the administration.
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fromGothamist
8 hours ago

Lawmakers call on Columbia, NYPD to release video footage in ICE arrest of student

Local lawmakers demand video evidence from Columbia University and NYPD regarding an ICE arrest of a student in her off-campus Manhattan apartment.
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fromFortune
15 hours ago

'90s nostalgia seizes the Fed and White House as Warsh and Trump see AI as an internet-style productivity boom | Fortune

Trump administration believes AI can replicate 1990s economic growth by appointing a Fed chair willing to cut interest rates aggressively, though economists question this strategy and the historical narrative underlying it.
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fromwww.twincities.com
9 hours ago

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days' notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities

A federal judge temporarily suspended a Trump administration policy requiring congressional members to provide seven days' notice before visiting immigration detention facilities, ruling it likely exceeds government authority.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

DEAD HEAT: Stunning New Poll Shows GOP Drawing Even With Dems Ahead of Midterms

Republicans and Democrats are tied at 50% each in congressional voting preferences, representing a significant GOP gain from 54%-46% Democratic lead the previous month.
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fromBoston.com
13 hours ago

'A crisis of Trump's creation': Mass. politicians respond to strikes on Iran

Massachusetts lawmakers condemned Trump's Iran strikes as illegal war and called for congressional war powers votes to limit military operations.
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fromArs Technica
17 hours ago

Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally-or at all-to talk radio

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr selectively enforces equal-time rules on TV talk shows while avoiding similar enforcement on conservative-dominated talk radio, raising concerns about unequal regulatory application.
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
16 hours ago
US politics

Morning Docket: 03.01.26 - Above the Law

Major law firms are implementing security measures for Middle East offices while Trump administration officials engage in prediction market betting on military operations, and various legal and political controversies unfold across multiple jurisdictions.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
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Veteran politico warns Americans to remain vigilant against Trump: "Worse is to come" - LGBTQ Nation

Political expert Robert Reich warns that despite recent legal victories against the Trump administration, worse consequences are likely to come due to escalating actions and personnel decisions.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
16 hours ago

Morning Docket: 03.01.26 - Above the Law

Major law firms are implementing security measures for Middle East offices while Trump administration officials engage in prediction market betting on military operations, and various legal and political controversies unfold across multiple jurisdictions.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Veteran politico warns Americans to remain vigilant against Trump: "Worse is to come" - LGBTQ Nation

Political expert Robert Reich warns that despite recent legal victories against the Trump administration, worse consequences are likely to come due to escalating actions and personnel decisions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Trump White House Hits Back at MAGA Influencer Confused' By Messaging on Iran Attack

The Trump administration conducted military strikes on Iran with stated objectives including destroying missile capabilities, eliminating naval forces, preventing nuclear weapons development, and neutralizing terrorist proxies.
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fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Voter ID appears headed for California's November ballot. What you should know

A California ballot initiative requiring voter ID and citizenship verification has collected over 1.3 million signatures, exceeding the threshold needed for November ballot qualification.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Megyn Kelly GOES OFF on Trump Admin's Rationale For Iran Attack: Does that Make Any Sense?'

Does it make any sense to you that Iran was planning preemptive strikes against us and our civilians, knowing full well of the massive military assets we had moved into the region, the aircraft carriers and so on? Obviously, it doesn't, Kelly concluded, while saying she would never repeat such a claim like Jennings did because she would not allow them to use me like a fool.
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fromThe Atlantic
16 hours ago

How America Lost Its Shine in China

Chinese perceptions of America have shifted from viewing it as an unquestionably superior destination to seeing it as economically precarious, with citizens living on the edge of financial catastrophe.
#epstein-investigation
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

The UK has arrested high-profile figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Will the US?

Despite releasing over 3 million Epstein investigative documents, the US Department of Justice has not arrested any co-conspirators, while UK authorities arrested Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson on separate charges.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

WATCH: House GOP Posts Bill Clinton's Epstein Deposition

Bill and Hillary Clinton were deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding their connections to Jeffrey Epstein, with Hillary denying any relationship to him and Bill defending his wife while claiming he did nothing illegal.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

The UK has arrested high-profile figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Will the US?

Despite releasing over 3 million Epstein investigative documents, the US Department of Justice has not arrested any co-conspirators, while UK authorities arrested Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson on separate charges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

WATCH: House GOP Posts Bill Clinton's Epstein Deposition

Bill and Hillary Clinton were deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding their connections to Jeffrey Epstein, with Hillary denying any relationship to him and Bill defending his wife while claiming he did nothing illegal.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Texas primaries could test whether Latino support for GOP is holding after 2024 gains

Latino swing voters in Texas, crucial to Republican gains in 2024, show signs of shifting away from the party due to economic concerns and cost-of-living issues that could undermine GOP support in upcoming elections.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Battles Reporters on Iran in Heated Presser

Defense Secretary Hegseth refuses to disclose operational details about Iran strategy, arguing that strategic ambiguity protects American interests and prevents adversaries from predicting military actions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox's Joey Jones Tells MAGA It's OK To Ask Questions About Troops Killed In Iran: Americans Demand Answers When Our Blood Is Shed'

Combat veteran Joey Jones affirms Americans should question military decisions when soldiers die, emphasizing the profound impact of casualties on families and communities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

I AM DONE WITH THIS!' Watch Hillary Clinton EXPLODE and Storm Out of Deposition After Finding Out Boebert Leaked Photo

Hillary Clinton walked out of a House Oversight Committee deposition after Rep. Lauren Boebert leaked a photo of her testimony, violating hearing rules against photography.
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fromFast Company
12 hours ago

State lawmakers have introduced 100+ bills to rein in wealth hoarding

At least 19 states have introduced over 100 bills in the 2026 legislative session to address wealth inequality and rising costs of living through tax policy reforms and wealth redistribution measures.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

House Republican's MS NOW Interview Blows Up After Host Challenges Her Claim That Iran Is Responsible for Thousands' of US Deaths

Rep. Luna claims Iran is responsible for thousands of American deaths through state-sponsored terrorism, while journalist Mohyeldin challenges her to provide specific evidence and locations.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
9 hours ago

Jamie Dimon on Trump's debanking lawsuit: 'I'd be angry, too', but it has no merit

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledges Trump's anger over account closures but maintains the lawsuit lacks merit, stating banks sometimes must close accounts due to regulatory requirements they cannot disclose.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump 'Completely Ignored' Reporters After Iran Attack: CNN

President Trump avoided answering reporter questions about military strikes against Iran and casualties, instead directing attention to newly installed statues of Founding Fathers at the White House.
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fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

DOJ Feels The Squeeze As DHS's Courtroom Pain Sponge - Above the Law

A federal judge threatened contempt charges against the US government three times for violating court orders regarding ICE's unlawful detention of long-term immigrants under a misinterpreted statute.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Outcry grows over clown car' cabinet but no sign Trump ready for shakeup

Trump's cabinet members have faced numerous scandals and controversies, including allegations of drug use, misconduct, and misuse of taxpayer funds, raising questions about their competence and fitness for office.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Why Ray Dalio, Scott Bessent and others are rallying around a '3% solution' to the national debt | Fortune

Bipartisan consensus is emerging around reducing the federal deficit to 3% of GDP, marking a significant shift in national fiscal policy debate.
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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 day ago

In Its 250th Year, Is America, Land Of Immigration, Becoming A Country Of Emigration? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Record numbers of American citizens are emigrating to foreign countries seeking affordability, safety, and better quality of life, reversing decades of net immigration patterns.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Conspiracy theorists claim Epstein files prove Ellen DeGeneres is the "most prolific cannibal" - LGBTQ Nation

The Epstein files release sparked misinformation campaigns, including baseless conspiracy theories falsely linking Ellen DeGeneres to cannibalism and connecting unrelated political figures to serious accusations.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns GOP will spend year gaslighting Americans into voting red in midterms - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Republican leadership will engage in performative politics through the midterms rather than pursue substantive policy achievements or accountability.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Shares 41 Gushing Posts About His Home Run' State of the Union, Including From Megyn Kelly and Sean Spicer

Trump shared 41 social media posts celebrating his State of the Union address, with supporters using baseball metaphors like home run and grand slam to describe the speech.
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Kathy Griffin on where she stands with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen: "I guilted them & I shamed them!" - Queerty

I said, 'I'll put our beef aside and Anderson, you have to go to Minnesota. We need famous faces there.' And then I said to Andy, 'Andy, I know you do a silly show, Watch What Happens Live, but take a minute.' And then he did. I would like to see Jimmy Fallon get political and he's not. That's the place where it's kind of very safe.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Finally Comments on Iranian Strikes After Being MIA on Social Media

Overnight, on President Trump's orders, the Department of War commenced OPERATION EPIC FURY—the most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history. The Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal—and now they are suffering the consequences.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

SNL Cold Open Skewers Trump and Pete Hegseth on Iran Attack

Saturday Night Live satirized Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth's Iran attack, mocking the decision as driven by boredom with peace and suggesting it was a distraction tactic.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Secret Service boosts security at key sites after Iran attacks | Fortune

The US Secret Service increased security at the White House, former presidents' homes, and other protected sites due to active monitoring of Iran's situation following US-Israel military operations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

I Hope You Aren't Drunk!' Ilhan Omar and Nancy Mace Trade Highly Personal Barbs in Wild Social Media Spat

Rep. Nancy Mace posted a sarcastic message about Iran's Supreme Leader's death targeting Muslim lawmakers Omar and Tlaib, sparking a heated social media exchange with personal attacks about drinking habits and religious respect.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Fallout From the Epstein Files

The Department of Justice faces scrutiny for missing Trump records in the Epstein files release, with bipartisan congressional pressure for transparency now shifting as Republicans reverse their positions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

I'm Just Damn Furious': Military Vet Jason Crow Slams Trump For Risking American Kids' Lives

Rep. Jason Crow criticizes Trump for risking American military lives in potential Iran conflict while being a draft dodger who sends working-class soldiers to fight and die.
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fromGothamist
2 days ago

Planned ICE detention facility in NJ draws large protest after weeks of bipartisan opposition

Roxbury, New Jersey residents and officials across party lines protest federal plans to build a $129.3 million immigration detention facility in their township, citing infrastructure inadequacy and watershed protection concerns.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WH Says Gang of Eight' Was Notified Ahead of US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Criticism Congress Wasn't Consulted

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified the Gang of Eight lawmakers about a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, though this notification does not constitute formal congressional approval.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump says he "ended DEI." Courts disagree

The Trump administration's undefined DEI restrictions create a chilling effect, causing institutions to over-comply by eliminating lawful programs, while courts intervene to protect education, environmental, and employment protections.
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