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fromPoynter
1 hour ago

Why are ICE agents still being paid during the shutdown while TSA workers aren't? - Poynter

Trump deployed ICE officers to airports to assist TSA amid a government shutdown, highlighting funding disparities between ICE and TSA.
fromAxios
1 hour ago
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Raskin says Pam Bondi's DOJ gave him "damning" memo on Trump classified docs case

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Up at Nearly 2 AM to Rip Into Dems on Immigration, ICE

Trump criticized Democrats for their immigration stance during a government shutdown, rejecting a compromise to fund DHS while deferring ICE funding.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Blurts Cheer for America!' When Ashley Allison Accuses Trump of Lying

Trump's credibility is questioned amid conflicting claims about Iran and military threats.
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fromPoynter
1 hour ago

Why are ICE agents still being paid during the shutdown while TSA workers aren't? - Poynter

Trump deployed ICE officers to airports to assist TSA amid a government shutdown, highlighting funding disparities between ICE and TSA.
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fromAxios
1 hour ago

Raskin says Pam Bondi's DOJ gave him "damning" memo on Trump classified docs case

Trump allegedly possessed classified documents relevant to his business interests, raising questions about his motives for retention.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

CNN Guest Demands Answer From Scott Jennings on Trump's Claim That We've Won' in Iran

Trump claims the U.S. has won the war in Iran, while Jennings defines success as preventing Iran from funding terrorism.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Guests Crack Up Over Trump's Jesus' Rant: Leave Religion Out of This'

Trump linked DHS funding negotiations to the SAVE Act, urging Republicans to pass legislation for Jesus during an event in Memphis.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Up at Nearly 2 AM to Rip Into Dems on Immigration, ICE

Trump criticized Democrats for their immigration stance during a government shutdown, rejecting a compromise to fund DHS while deferring ICE funding.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Blurts Cheer for America!' When Ashley Allison Accuses Trump of Lying

Trump's credibility is questioned amid conflicting claims about Iran and military threats.
#ice
fromQueerty
10 hours ago
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"It's perfect training": Steve Bannon says ICE airport stunt is a test run for the midterms - Queerty

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fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

What is ICE actually doing at the airport?

The deployment of ICE agents at airports aims to manage crowds amid TSA staff shortages due to a government shutdown.
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fromFortune
15 hours ago

ICE agents can make twice the salary of TSA employees-and economists warn their pay is more 'shutdown proof' than other government jobs | Fortune

ICE agents are performing TSA duties during the government shutdown while still receiving pay, highlighting significant pay disparities between the two groups.
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

Was a conservative radio caller behind the idea to send ICE agents into airports? - Poynter

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA due to staffing shortages during a government shutdown.
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fromwww.amny.com
48 minutes ago

Editorial | Get ICE out of the airports. Now. | amNewYork

Deployment of ICE agents in airports is unjustifiable and undermines civil rights amid funding disputes for TSA and DHS.
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fromQueerty
10 hours ago

"It's perfect training": Steve Bannon says ICE airport stunt is a test run for the midterms - Queerty

ICE agents' involvement in airports is seen as a strategy for midterm elections by Steve Bannon.
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fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

What is ICE actually doing at the airport?

The deployment of ICE agents at airports aims to manage crowds amid TSA staff shortages due to a government shutdown.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

James Comer Praises ICE at Airports Because It'll Drive Democrats Crazy'

Rep. James Comer supports Trump's ICE deployment to airports, believing it will provoke Democrats and ensure air travel continues during the government shutdown.
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fromFortune
15 hours ago

ICE agents can make twice the salary of TSA employees-and economists warn their pay is more 'shutdown proof' than other government jobs | Fortune

ICE agents are performing TSA duties during the government shutdown while still receiving pay, highlighting significant pay disparities between the two groups.
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

Was a conservative radio caller behind the idea to send ICE agents into airports? - Poynter

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA due to staffing shortages during a government shutdown.
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fromAxios
13 hours ago

Deal to fund DHS falters amid bipartisan pushback

GOP senators are negotiating DHS funding while facing opposition from Democrats regarding ICE reforms and funding allocations.
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fromPOLITICO
3 hours ago

GOP's reconciliation hopes are easier dreamt than done

Republicans are uncertain about passing another reconciliation bill, focusing on immigration enforcement and voter ID rules to increase chances of success.
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fromJezebel
2 hours ago

Delta Airlines Suspends Travel Perks for Congress, Because Screw Those Lazy Legislators

Delta Airlines is suspending travel perks for Congress until TSA funding is approved, highlighting Congress's responsiveness to issues affecting constituents.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

TSA Agents Tipped Off ICE To Arrest Angelina Lopez-Jimenez

TSA shared information with ICE, leading to the arrest of a woman and her daughter at San Francisco airport amid government shutdown delays.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

United CEO tells Congress to end the shutdown: 'Please get the deal done soon'

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby urges Congress to resolve Department of Homeland Security funding issues to prevent travel delays and staffing shortages.
#donald-trump
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fromIntelligencer
19 hours ago

Trump Caves on DHS Shutdown, Bets Agenda on Risky Plan B

Donald Trump has shifted to support Senate Republicans in reopening non-immigration functions of the Department of Homeland Security.
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago
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Trump officials roasted for lavishing cult-like praise on the president: You're a "national miracle" - LGBTQ Nation

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office

Federal prosecutors investigated Donald Trump's alleged disclosure of a classified map to individuals on his plane after his presidency.
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fromIntelligencer
19 hours ago

Trump Caves on DHS Shutdown, Bets Agenda on Risky Plan B

Donald Trump has shifted to support Senate Republicans in reopening non-immigration functions of the Department of Homeland Security.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

Trump officials roasted for lavishing cult-like praise on the president: You're a "national miracle" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump hosted a roundtable on crime and public safety, receiving extensive praise from officials for his policies and leadership.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Scott Jennings and Val Demings Throw Down On CNN Panel

Scott Jennings and Val Demings engaged in a heated debate on CNN regarding President Trump's objectives in Iran, requiring intervention from the host.
#homeland-security
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fromFortune
17 hours ago

Senate closes in on deal to end Homeland Security shutdown-without funding ICE operations | Fortune

Senators are working to fund Homeland Security, excluding ICE, amid rising airport security issues and staff shortages due to the shutdown.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago
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Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago
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Mullin confirmed to lead DHS as shutdown drags on and 100,000 employees remain unpaid

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as new Homeland Security Secretary, replacing Kristi Noem amid agency challenges and shutdown.
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fromFortune
17 hours ago

Senate closes in on deal to end Homeland Security shutdown-without funding ICE operations | Fortune

Senators are working to fund Homeland Security, excluding ICE, amid rising airport security issues and staff shortages due to the shutdown.
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fromFast Company
23 hours ago

As airport lines snarl, senators find a potential breakthrough in Homeland Security stalemate

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
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fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Mullin confirmed to lead DHS as shutdown drags on and 100,000 employees remain unpaid

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as new Homeland Security Secretary, replacing Kristi Noem amid agency challenges and shutdown.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

"There is no bottom": Scott Bessent defends Donald Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death - LGBTQ Nation

Scott Bessent defends Trump's controversial remarks about Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing empathy for Trump's experiences and challenges faced by his family.
#ice-deployment
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fromIntelligencer
15 hours ago

What Exactly Are ICE Agents Doing at Airports?

ICE agents deployed to airports to assist TSA amid staffing shortages, but their specific roles remain unclear and have drawn skepticism.
#dhs-shutdown
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago
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GOP Senator Suggests Trump Might Flip-Flop 24 Hours After Defiantly Rejecting GOP Compromise to End Shutdown

Sen. John Kennedy believes President Trump may now support a deal to end the DHS shutdown after initially rejecting it.
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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos Instead

DHS shutdown leads to significant airport delays as TSA employees refuse to work without pay.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

GOP Senator Suggests Trump Might Flip-Flop 24 Hours After Defiantly Rejecting GOP Compromise to End Shutdown

Sen. John Kennedy believes President Trump may now support a deal to end the DHS shutdown after initially rejecting it.
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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos Instead

DHS shutdown leads to significant airport delays as TSA employees refuse to work without pay.
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fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary amid immigration enforcement controversies and budget standoff.
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fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues

Members of Congress will lose special flight services from Delta Airlines due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
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fromAdvocate.com
20 hours ago

Senior Trump officials seem to have no idea what ICE agents are supposed to be doing at airports

There is significant confusion among top officials regarding the role of ICE agents at U.S. airports.
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fromEsquire
17 hours ago

Does John Thune Think His Job Is to Entertain the President's Bizarre Obsessions?

Senate Republicans face challenges in negotiating TSA funding due to political dynamics and the president's demands.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Embarrassing': Boebert Gets Into Nasty Spat With Reporter Who Accused Her Making Stuff Up'

Rep. Lauren Boebert engaged in a public dispute over misleading statements regarding TSA wait times and ICE agents at Minneapolis Airport.
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fromTruthout
20 hours ago

Twin Cities Win JFK Library Award for Resisting ICE Crackdown

The people of Minnesota's Twin Cities received the Profiles in Courage Award for their resistance to Trump's immigration policies.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

ICE officers at airports a test run' for deployment at midterm polling stations, Steve Bannon says US politics live

Marco Rubio is set to testify in David Rivera's trial for acting as an unregistered agent of Venezuela's Maduro government.
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fromSlate Magazine
15 hours ago

Senate Republicans Might Be Tricking Trump Into Ending the TSA Disaster

Congress is considering a plan to end the DHS shutdown and address airport security lines amid election season pressures.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

It's a Disaster!' Fox News Reporter Floored By Security Line Spilling Into Airport Basement

Travelers at George Bush International Airport face four and a half hour security lines despite ICE assistance to TSA employees.
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fromFast Company
16 hours ago

Delta just yanked Congress's VIP treatment mid-shutdown

Delta Air Lines suspends special services for Congress members due to the ongoing government shutdown affecting TSA workers.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

How ICE Landed At Your Airport

Immigration enforcement has shifted from a Republican strength to an electoral liability, yet remains a priority despite its reduced visibility.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
16 hours ago

Minnesota sues Trump administration over fed shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti, Renee Good

Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration for access to evidence needed to investigate shootings by federal officers.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

If SoCal hotels, stadiums host ICE agents, employees can miss work, union says as World Cup nears

Southern California hospitality workers demand hotels and stadiums not host federal immigration agents due to safety concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Black Seniors Without Birth Records Could Be Disenfranchised by SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act could restrict voting access, particularly impacting Black communities lacking proof of citizenship.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Senate Dem Accuses Trump Admin of Mind Blowing Corruption' After Mysterious $1.5 Billion Stock Trade

Sen. Chris Murphy accused the Trump administration of corruption over a $1.5 billion stock trade before a key announcement on U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

JUST IN: Trump Administration Sued By Minnesota Accused of Blocking Evidence in ICE Shootings

Minnesota sued the Trump administration for access to evidence in federal agent shootings of residents, citing ongoing denial of information and accountability issues.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Sunny Hostin Badgers Abby Huntsman to Admit Pete Hegseth Is Unqualified to Be Defense Secretary, Forcing Joy Behar to Intervene

Sunny Hostin pressed Abby Huntsman on the qualifications of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense during a discussion on The View.
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fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

Senate confirms Trump's pick for new role of fraud enforcement at Justice Department

Colin McDonald was confirmed as assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, focusing on government program fraud amid bipartisan support for anti-fraud efforts.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

GOP fight to replace McConnell turns ugly over immigration

Rep. Andy Barr faces negative campaigning in the primary, particularly over immigration issues, as outside groups invest heavily in the race.
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fromTruthout
15 hours ago

GOP Senator: Postwar Plan for Iran Is "Hope for the Best and See What Happens"

Sen. Rick Scott emphasizes a strategy of destruction and hope regarding U.S. policy towards Iran amid ongoing conflict.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Thomas Massie Accuses FBI of Arresting Wrong Man in Jan 6 Pipe Bomb Case Citing Analysis of Outlet That Made False Accusation

Rep. Thomas Massie claims the FBI arrested the wrong person in the January 6 pipe bomb case, citing new analysis of physical differences.
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Jesse Ventura Challenges Trump: 'Let's Both Get in the Ring'

Donald Trump does not belong in the wrestling Hall of Fame, he said. He never earned it. You know what I had to do to get into the pro wrestling Hall of Fame? At one point in my career I wrestled 63 consecutive nights in a row. That's how you get into the Hall of Fame.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Trump Reveals Pete Hegseth Was Disappointed by Iran Talks After SecDef Declares We Negotiate With Bombs!'

The U.S. Defense Department is negotiating with Iran while emphasizing military strength and deterrence against nuclear capabilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

CNN Reporter Raves Over Drop in Airport Wait Times Since Arrival of Trump's ICE Agents: I Almost Can't Believe I'm Able to Say This!'

Ryan Young expressed surprise at the short security line at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, stating, 'People were waiting an hour in line, now that is not the case.' He noted that the line had significantly improved, with less than a dozen people at the main checkpoint.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Whoopi Goldberg Schooled On Voter ID Laws By Co-Hosts

Whoopi Goldberg and co-hosts discussed voter ID laws, revealing differing experiences with ID requirements when voting.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
13 hours ago

San Jose airport unaffected by TSA lines or ICE - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mineta International Airport remains calm and free of ICE agents during the federal shutdown, contrasting with chaos at other major airports.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Ousted Border Patrol Honcho Greg Bovino Reveals What He Regrets in NYT Interview

Gregory Bovino expressed regret for not capturing more illegal aliens during his tenure as Border Patrol commander under Trump.
fromSlate Magazine
16 hours ago

Trump Just Caved On One of His Biggest Power Grabs

The Justice Department's acceptance of the court's appointment of Robert Frazer as head of New Jersey's U.S. attorney's office marks a significant shift in its stance on judicial authority. This decision ended an eight-month standoff that left New Jersey without a lawfully serving U.S. attorney, creating a leadership vacuum that jeopardized numerous criminal indictments.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

He'll Be Dead Soon': Megyn Kelly Fumes at Rupert Murdoch and Fox News for Pushing Trump Into Iran War

Megyn Kelly criticized Rupert Murdoch and Senator Lindsey Graham for their cavalier attitudes towards military conflict and the lives of service personnel.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

Gavin Newsom slams rightwing outrage over Bad Bunny with just one picture - LGBTQ Nation

Conservatives are outraged over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance due to his criticism of ICE and crossdressing, prompting sarcastic responses from political figures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Epstein victim says Bard president helped legitimize sex offender

Leon Botstein's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is under scrutiny, with allegations that it helped rehabilitate Epstein's reputation.
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fromFlowingData
1 day ago

Cities with most ICE arrests

Arrest rates vary significantly across regions, with some areas seeing increases while others, especially those with sanctuary policies, remain stable or decline.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Hey, Hey! Pay Attention!' Mark Levin Blows Up at Joe Kent for Accusing Him of Pushing Trump Into War

Joe Kent resigned over Trump's Iran policy, claiming no imminent threat from Iran, which led to a contentious interview with Mark Levin.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

'Thanks, John Bolton': Kennedy Hits Jesse Watters Over Iran War Claim

The U.S. military operation in Iran lacks a clear timeline, causing debate among hosts about the implications for American citizens.
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