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12 minutes ago

Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide's Role in Homeland Security Contracts

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misled Congress on Tuesday about the powers of her controversial top aide Corey Lewandowski, according to records reviewed by ProPublica and four current and former DHS officials. Lewandowski has an unusual role at DHS, where he is not a paid government employee but is nonetheless acting as a top official, helping Noem run the sprawling agency.
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fromAbove the Law
17 minutes ago

John Roberts Suffers The Slings And Arrows Of Pure Rage Trump - Above the Law

From a hearty handshake and Trump telling him, 'Thank you, won't forget it' last year to getting bypassed in the handshake line at this year's State of the Union, it's been a long strange trip for Roberts. And yet he wouldn't have it any other way because for Roberts, ritualistic humiliation is a small price to pay for dismantling the Voting Rights Act.
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#epstein-scandal
fromAbove the Law
1 hour ago
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Kathryn Ruemmler To Give House Testimony After 'Uncle Jeffrey' Emails Spark Firestorm - Above the Law

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched

Released Epstein files implicating prominent figures were overshadowed by US-Israel military action against Iran, prompting accusations that bombing diverts attention from ongoing scandals.
fromAbove the Law
1 hour ago
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Kathryn Ruemmler To Give House Testimony After 'Uncle Jeffrey' Emails Spark Firestorm - Above the Law

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched

Released Epstein files implicating prominent figures were overshadowed by US-Israel military action against Iran, prompting accusations that bombing diverts attention from ongoing scandals.
#ice-abolition
fromenglish.elpais.com
43 minutes ago
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Half of Americans support abolishing ICE, according to a survey

Public support for abolishing ICE reaches 50% for the first time, driven by immigration policy scrutiny and civilian deaths in Minneapolis enforcement operations.
fromAxios
18 hours ago
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American support for abolishing ICE hits record 50% in new poll

Support for abolishing ICE reaches record highs among Democrats and Independents, while Republican support for elimination also hits a new high at 23%, though majorities still oppose it.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
43 minutes ago

Half of Americans support abolishing ICE, according to a survey

Public support for abolishing ICE reaches 50% for the first time, driven by immigration policy scrutiny and civilian deaths in Minneapolis enforcement operations.
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fromAxios
18 hours ago

American support for abolishing ICE hits record 50% in new poll

Support for abolishing ICE reaches record highs among Democrats and Independents, while Republican support for elimination also hits a new high at 23%, though majorities still oppose it.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

DOJ Chose Which Epstein Files You'd See And Left Out the Trump Ones: WSJ

The Justice Department withheld 47,635 Epstein files from public release, including FBI interview summaries where a witness discussed President Trump, while releasing other summaries from the same witness.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

The Trump admin has bizarrely banned these 10 strange words from federal websites - LGBTQ Nation

PEN America documented over 250 words reportedly being removed from government websites and documents under Trump administration policies targeting DEI and diversity-related terminology.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Jon Karl Calls Out Trump Admin Over Emergency Hotline That Tells Americans Do Not Rely' on Them for Evac Help

The Trump administration's evacuation hotline for Americans in the Middle East contradicts Secretary of State Rubio's public plea for citizens to register, as the recorded message discourages reliance on U.S. government assistance.
#hillary-clinton
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Fox's Dana Perino Defends Hillary Clinton and Blasts GOP

Dana Perino criticized Republicans for poor battle selection after Hillary Clinton walked out of an Epstein-related deposition when a photo was leaked by Rep. Lauren Boebert.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Even Conservatives Are Applauding Hillary Clinton for Smacking Down Lauren Boebert's Photo Leak

Hillary Clinton walked out of her closed-door Epstein deposition after a photograph was leaked by Rep. Boebert and MAGA influencer Benny Johnson, drawing unexpected praise from conservative commentators before she returned to complete her testimony.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Op-Ed | Make immigration enforcement visible | amNewYork

Federal immigration enforcement lacks transparency, creating public fear and civic withdrawal; New York City's Open Data Law model demonstrates how visible enforcement builds community confidence.
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fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

Why haven't World Cup host cities received critical funding?

U.S. host cities for the 2026 World Cup face funding delays due to a federal government shutdown, with $625 million in congressionally approved security and infrastructure funds still not disbursed by FEMA.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
58 minutes ago

Not Facts!' Elisabeth Hasselbeck Sets Off Fireworks During Intense Immigration Debate on The View

Elisabeth Hasselbeck defended Trump's border policies and deportation efforts on The View, arguing strong borders are necessary while comparing security measures to audience vetting procedures.
#iran-military-conflict
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Democratic Senator Says He'd Vote To Fund Trump's Dumb War' With Iran

Senator Gallego opposes the Iran war as a costly distraction from domestic issues but would fund it if allies contribute half the costs.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Senator Says Trump Officials Told Us' There Will Be More Americans That Are Going To Die'

Trump administration officials told lawmakers to expect more American casualties in Iran, with senators warning of potential ground troop deployment.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Democratic Senator Says He'd Vote To Fund Trump's Dumb War' With Iran

Senator Gallego opposes the Iran war as a costly distraction from domestic issues but would fund it if allies contribute half the costs.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Senator Says Trump Officials Told Us' There Will Be More Americans That Are Going To Die'

Trump administration officials told lawmakers to expect more American casualties in Iran, with senators warning of potential ground troop deployment.
#military-operations
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Hegseth Lashes Out at Media Because Americans Killed Are Front Page News' to Make Trump Look Bad'

Secretary of Defense Hegseth criticized media coverage of American military deaths in Iran operations, claiming news outlets prioritize negative stories to damage President Trump's image.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Hegseth Lashes Out at Media Because Americans Killed Are Front Page News' to Make Trump Look Bad'

Secretary of Defense Hegseth criticized media coverage of American military deaths in Iran operations, claiming news outlets prioritize negative stories to damage President Trump's image.
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fromAxios
2 hours ago

Brutal Texas primary night points to trouble ahead for House incumbents

Thirty House Democrats face primary challengers who raised $100,000 or more, with a dozen out-raised by rivals, while Republicans face fewer coordinated challenges but deal with redistricting and Trump opposition.
fromNieman Lab
46 minutes ago

AI-powered search is fueling a wave of Epstein Files transparency projects

They're trying to get as many eyes on [the Epstein Files] and as much public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of this as possible. They built something that the public can use directly, rather than having it be intermediated by journalists, basically having it be in a format that so many people use in their everyday life.
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#epstein-investigation
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to testify about his previously undisclosed ties to Jeffrey Epstein after Justice Department files revealed he maintained contact with the financier years longer than initially claimed.
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fromAxios
22 hours ago

Scoop: Lutnick volunteers to testify on Epstein ties

Cabinet Secretary Lutnick agreed to a voluntary transcribed House interview regarding his past association with Epstein, with no wrongdoing accusations made against him.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Howard Lutnick agrees to appear before US House panel on Epstein network

Howard Lutnick, Trump's commerce secretary, voluntarily agreed to testify before the House oversight committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network after acknowledging a 2012 island visit that contradicted his earlier claims about ending contact with Epstein in 2005.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to testify about his previously undisclosed ties to Jeffrey Epstein after Justice Department files revealed he maintained contact with the financier years longer than initially claimed.
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fromAxios
22 hours ago

Scoop: Lutnick volunteers to testify on Epstein ties

Cabinet Secretary Lutnick agreed to a voluntary transcribed House interview regarding his past association with Epstein, with no wrongdoing accusations made against him.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Howard Lutnick agrees to appear before US House panel on Epstein network

Howard Lutnick, Trump's commerce secretary, voluntarily agreed to testify before the House oversight committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network after acknowledging a 2012 island visit that contradicted his earlier claims about ending contact with Epstein in 2005.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Mika Brzezinski Berates Hegseth's Childish Litany' of Iran War Accomplishments'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared U.S. military dominance over Iran using inflammatory rhetoric, while Morning Joe's Mika Brzezinski criticized his tone as childish and inappropriate for serious military operations.
#texas-democratic-primary
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Warns Person Republicans Feared the Most' Won TX Primary After GOP's Stupid' Mistake

Republican attempts to suppress James Talarico's media exposure backfired, boosting his primary victory over Kamala Harris-endorsed Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Warns Person Republicans Feared the Most' Won TX Primary After GOP's Stupid' Mistake

Republican attempts to suppress James Talarico's media exposure backfired, boosting his primary victory over Kamala Harris-endorsed Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
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fromPOLITICO
3 hours ago

House Ethics panel launches investigation of Tony Gonzales

Rep. Gonzales faces an Ethics Committee investigation for allegedly pursuing a sexual relationship with a staffer and coercing explicit photos, with House rules prohibiting such conduct and potential discipline pending.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Scandal-Scarred Winner of Democratic Primary Admitted He Was a Part-Time Texan

We only go [to Mexico] three months out of the year, we go May, June, and July in the summer because we-, I'm a winter Texan, right? Cause it gets hot here, bro, like real hot.
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2 hours ago

GOP Lawmaker Brawls With Tim Walz on Fraud Scandal: Somebody's Lying!'

Rep. Jordan confronted Gov. Walz over contradictory explanations for restarting welfare payments despite fraud concerns, suggesting political fear of Somali community backlash may have influenced the decision.
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1 hour ago

Mike Johnson Wavers Over Iran War Powers Vote: I Pray' We Win

I believe we have the votes to put this down. And I certainly pray that's true because, for all the reasons I said, we would put the country in serious harm and it would certainly jeopardize the lives of our troops and all those who were involved in making these great sacrifices to defend us.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Jasmine Crockett Concedes in Texas Senate Primary After Losing to James Talarico

James Talarico defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic Texas Senate primary with 53% of the vote, despite Crockett receiving endorsement from former Vice President Kamala Harris.
#immigration-enforcement
fromWIRED
2 hours ago
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How Federal Agencies Got Caught Up in Trump's Anti-Immigration Crusade

fromAdvocate.com
19 hours ago
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Kristi Noem struggles as Republicans & Democrats hammer her in fiery Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents domestic terrorists'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refused to retract false statements labeling two US citizens killed by immigration enforcement in Minneapolis as domestic terrorists, while denying arrest quotas exist.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

A Minnesota prosecutor is investigating federal immigration enforcement officers, including Greg Bovino, for misconduct during enforcement operations that resulted in deaths and injuries to civilians.
fromWIRED
2 hours ago
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How Federal Agencies Got Caught Up in Trump's Anti-Immigration Crusade

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fromAdvocate.com
19 hours ago

Kristi Noem struggles as Republicans & Democrats hammer her in fiery Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Republican senators criticized DHS immigration enforcement for prioritizing arrest numbers over targeting dangerous offenders, revealing GOP discomfort with Trump administration execution of immigration policies.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day 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.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents domestic terrorists'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refused to retract false statements labeling two US citizens killed by immigration enforcement in Minneapolis as domestic terrorists, while denying arrest quotas exist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

A Minnesota prosecutor is investigating federal immigration enforcement officers, including Greg Bovino, for misconduct during enforcement operations that resulted in deaths and injuries to civilians.
fromAxios
11 hours ago

Texas warning signs: 4 takeaways from the first primaries of 2026

Cornyn showed surprise strength, setting up 2+ months of an expensive, nasty primary race before a May 26 runoff against Paxton. Now Cornyn and Paxton will compete for President Trump's endorsement - a priceless prize in a primary that has already cost the Republican Party close to $100 million.
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fromFortune
9 hours ago

Trump promised lower drug prices. Here's how Congress virtually guaranteed the opposite | Fortune

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are opaque intermediaries-and they are unpopular with figures including Mark Cuban, who told Fortune that the way they bargain over drug prices is absurd, something that would never happen at the very same pharmacies buying a package of Pringles potato-chip products.
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#2026-midterms
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fromEsquire
18 hours ago

I Sure Hope the Democrats Know What to Do After the Primaries

Texas Senate primaries show Democrats facing a difficult choice between two viable candidates while Republicans pit an unremarkable incumbent against a scandal-plagued challenger, with local elections nationwide carrying significant long-term political implications.
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fromEsquire
18 hours ago

I Sure Hope the Democrats Know What to Do After the Primaries

Texas Senate primaries show Democrats facing a difficult choice between two viable candidates while Republicans pit an unremarkable incumbent against a scandal-plagued challenger, with local elections nationwide carrying significant long-term political implications.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Tony Gonzalez Forced into Primary Run-Off After Scandal Engulfed Campaign

Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera after failing to secure 50% of votes amid allegations of an affair with a deceased staffer.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Workers at top 20 US low-wage firms rely on public assistance, report says

Millions of workers at major US corporations earn wages so low they qualify for government assistance, while companies spend billions on stock buybacks instead of raising pay.
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fromSun Sentinel
8 hours ago

Florida poll shows Republicans lead Democrats in statewide races - but only by single digits

Democratic candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings trail Republican Byron Donalds by 6-7 percentage points in Florida governor race polling, with significant undecided voters and early-stage race dynamics.
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fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

Wetzel: Are NIL tax breaks the next college recruiting edge?

Mississippi proposed tax-free status for college athletes' NIL and revenue-sharing earnings while maintaining 4% income tax on all other workers, sparking criticism over unequal treatment.
fromReadWrite
6 hours ago

Michigan attorney general sues Kalshi in sports betting lawsuit

Kalshi offers an online sports betting operation to residents in the State of Michigan without the licensing approval of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Specifically, Kalshi operates a so-called prediction market through which residents of the State of Michigan can engage in unlicensed gambling under the guise of trading event contracts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Quit ChatGPT: right now! Your subscription is bankrolling authoritarianism | Rutger Bregman

OpenAI faces a grassroots boycott called QuitGPT due to its leadership's political donations to Trump and involvement with government agencies like ICE, despite claiming its mission is to benefit humanity.
#congressional-oversight
fromJezebel
8 hours ago
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Lauren Boebert Is Still Talking About Pizzagate

House Oversight Committee released Clinton deposition footage revealing Republican questioning focused on debunked Pizzagate conspiracy theory rather than substantive Epstein-related inquiries.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago
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Judge blocks Trump's attempt to restrict congressional visits to ICE detention centers for the third time

A federal judge blocked DHS policy requiring congressional notice before ICE detention center visits, ruling it likely violates budget restrictions and congressional oversight authority.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump's attempt to restrict congressional visits to ICE detention centers for the third time

A federal judge blocked DHS policy requiring congressional notice before ICE detention center visits, ruling it likely violates budget restrictions and congressional oversight authority.
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fromNextgov.com
17 hours ago

Trump's CISA nominee to exit Coast Guard role, but still in running to lead cyber agency

Sean Plankey, Trump's nominee to lead CISA, is departing the Department of Homeland Security after serving as a Coast Guard advisor, though he remains expected to be confirmed for the cybersecurity agency position.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
7 hours ago

An Iranian woman adopted by a US military officer 50 years ago faces deportation: The war makes it even more dangerous'

An Iranian-born woman adopted by an American military family faces deportation to Iran despite living in the U.S. for fifty years, compounded by recent U.S.-Israeli military strikes on her homeland.
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fromFortune
9 hours ago

Bernie Sanders' billionaire tax would soak about 900 people to fund $3,000 checks for the middle class | Fortune

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna introduced a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires to fund $3,000 checks for middle and lower-income households earning $150,000 or less.
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fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

Op-Ed | The Trump administration believes that it has the right to decide what the rule of law is | amNewYork

A federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to third countries rather than their home countries, ruling it violates U.S. law protecting against torture and persecution.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

IFS warns UK faces tax hikes or cuts to public services in bid to hit defence target

UK government must choose between tax increases or public service cuts to meet NATO's 3.5% defense spending target, requiring an additional £35 billion annually.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

GOP Senator Absolutely Excoriates Kristi Noem in Wild Exchange: DHS Is a Disaster Under Your Leadership!'

Senator Thom Tillis criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership as a disaster, citing mishandled fatal shootings and resource misallocation by ICE agents.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Trump's new tariffs may boost his ego but they'll damage the economy | Steven Greenhouse

Trump imposed new tariffs after courts overturned his previous ones, prioritizing his ego over economic benefit, resulting in widespread disapproval and negative impacts on consumers, businesses, and economic growth.
fromPOLITICO
1 day 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
23 hours ago

With 100 Days Until FIFA World Cup 26, Congress Should Be Concerned - Above the Law

U.S. host cities for the 2026 World Cup face frozen FEMA funds, coordination gaps, and security preparation delays with only 100 days until kickoff.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day 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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fromTruthout
21 hours ago

Noem Refuses to Apologize to Alex Pretti's Parents During Heated Senate Hearing

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refused to apologize for deaths of two US citizens killed by immigration agents during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
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fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Manhattan's immigration courthouse is still in the eye of the storm' 10 months into ICE enforcement, legal experts say | amNewYork

ICE agents continue conducting arrests at 26 Federal Plaza with reduced frequency but unchanged violence levels, detaining approximately 30 people in the first two months of 2025 compared to over 30 in several days during summer's peak crackdown.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Kristi Noem won't apologize for calling Renee Good & Alex Pretti terrorists in "disturbing" moment - LGBTQ Nation

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem refused to retract statements calling two people killed by ICE agents 'domestic terrorists' despite evidence proving her wrong and causing immeasurable pain to their families.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

GOP Senator Corners Kristi Noem After She Denies Past Statement on ICE Killing: You Said It on the Record'

Senator Kennedy questioned DHS Secretary Noem about her characterization of two fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis as domestic terrorism and her attribution of those statements to White House aide Stephen Miller.
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fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec's Congressional bid | TechCrunch

New York assembly member Alex Bores, who quit Palantir over ICE work in 2019, faces $125 million in attack ads from Silicon Valley-backed super PAC opposing his AI regulation efforts.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day 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.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Pizzagate and UFOs among questions Republicans have for Clintons over Epstein | Fortune

House committee depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein connections yielded limited substantive findings, with proceedings disrupted by protocol violations and tangential questioning.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Claims His Iran Attack Is Wildly Popular: I Have Never Had More Compliments'

Something had to be done, and it's been 47 years. They've been killing people all over the world for a long time. They were the kings and fathers of the roadside bomb. [Qasem] Soleimani- we killed him last term. If we didn't, I think it might be a different story today. They would have been much stronger and smarter than they are.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

GOP senator skewers Noem over DHS's lack of responsiveness

As of today, I'll be informing leadership that I'm putting a hold on any en bloc nominations until I get a response. And in two weeks, if I don't get a response, I'm going to deny quorum and mark up in as many committees as I can until I get a response.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Former Trump Official Tricia McLaughlin Rips GOP Senator

Former DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin disputed Senator Kennedy's corruption allegations, clarifying that her husband's company had no direct DHS contract and only received $226,137 as a subcontractor for limited production services.
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

A viral audio clip accusing the Clintons in the Epstein case was created with AI - Poynter

A viral audio clip falsely claiming to be a victim's testimony about Bill and Hillary Clinton's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein is artificial intelligence-generated misinformation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

JUST IN: Trump Cabinet Member Agrees to House Epstein Deposition

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his connection to Jeffrey Epstein after photos emerged showing them together on Epstein's private island.
fromAxios
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day ago

Terribly Awkward!' GOP Senator Scolds Kristi Noem for Dropping $220M On DHS Ads That Feature Her Prominently'

Senator Kennedy questioned Homeland Security Secretary Noem about a $220 million advertising campaign featuring her image, challenging whether it aligns with the administration's stated commitment to reducing government waste.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JD Vance Goes to Bat for Trump's Iran Strikes On Fox, Despite Reported Private Criticism Insists US Will Not Get Into a Multi-Year Conflict'

Vice President Vance publicly defended Trump's Iran strikes as necessary to prevent nuclear weapons development, while previously expressing reservations about limited military action in private meetings.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day 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
1 day ago

Bill O'Reilly Says He's Appalled' by Republicans Grilling Hillary Clinton Over Epstein: Trying to Embarrass Her Over Nothing'

Bill O'Reilly criticized House Republicans for calling Hillary Clinton to testify about Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a partisan farce designed to embarrass political opponents rather than pursue legitimate crimes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Dick Durbin Grills Noem on 'Domestic Terrorists' Claim

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced Senate scrutiny over calling ICE shooting victims domestic terrorists, with senators demanding she retract the characterization and admit error.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Propaganda Slop': Lightning Rod Journalist Calls Epstein Saga the Worst Covered Story' in Decades

Michael Tracey argues the Epstein case represents the worst-covered story in decades, criticizing narrative inflation and sensationalized media coverage rather than questioning Epstein's guilt.
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

"What the actual f**k?": Dem veteran mocks GOP congressman for describing war he never experienced - LGBTQ Nation

War is ugly, smells bad, and if anybody's ever been there, and been able to smell the war that's happened around you and taste it and feel it in your nostrils and hear it, it's something that you'll never forget, and it's ugly. And fortunately, you have, President Hegseth - or I say, 'President Hegseth' - Secretary [of Defense Pete] Hegseth that is - got a great relationship with President Trump.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day 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.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day 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.
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

After Two Wars and PTSD, He Became an Oyster Farmer. Why is He Running for Senate?

Graham Platner has never run for elected office before. He's a war veteran, an oyster farmer, and now he's running in a Democratic primary to eventually unseat Senator Susan Collins of Maine. He's ahead in the polls, but he's also been criticized for Reddit comments from his past and recently covered up a tattoo that looks suspiciously like a Nazi symbol.
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fromFox News
1 day ago

Supreme Court sides with New York Republican in congressional redistricting fight

The Supreme Court's conservative majority blocked a New York state court order to redraw a congressional district, overruling a ruling that found the district diluted Black and Hispanic voter power.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Kristi Noem set to face senators over DHS shutdown, immigration enforcement

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate amid a month-long DHS shutdown and scrutiny over immigration enforcement deaths and mass deportation implementation.
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