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fromFlowingData
1 day ago

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.
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fromEsquire
6 hours ago

The Trump Administration Has Permanently Ruined the English Language

Unverified sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump have surfaced through FBI documents, while his representatives dismiss them as baseless accusations from a disturbed woman with a criminal history.
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fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS ended in the most humiliating way possible - Queerty

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS Secretary while delivering a speech where she falsely acted as if still leading the department, continuing a pattern of misrepresentation throughout her tenure.
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fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

This weekend's US clock change is a problem, and there's a deep divide on how to fix it

Most Americans dislike daylight saving time, but political efforts to change it fail due to sharply divided opinions on whether to adopt permanent daylight saving or standard time.
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fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

This weekend's US clock change is a problem, and there's a deep divide on how to fix it

Most Americans dislike daylight saving time, but political efforts to change it fail due to sharply divided opinions on whether to adopt permanent daylight saving or standard time.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Mocks Iranians That Think They're Gonna Live'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. is tracking Russian intelligence sharing with Iran and dismissed concerns about American soldier safety, asserting only Iranians should worry.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Trump Says Soldiers Maimed by Iran Are Walking Around Without Legs'

President Trump hosted a college sports roundtable at the White House to discuss NCAA name, image, and likeness policies while deflecting reporter questions about Iran military strikes and Russia intelligence sharing.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Good riddance to Kristi Noem. Her replacement won't be an improvement | Moira Donegan

Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security via Truth Social while she was giving a press briefing, offering her a new position as Envoy to the Shield of the Americas.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Trump Says Soldiers Maimed by Iran Are Walking Around Without Legs'

President Trump hosted a college sports roundtable at the White House to discuss NCAA name, image, and likeness policies while deflecting reporter questions about Iran military strikes and Russia intelligence sharing.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Good riddance to Kristi Noem. Her replacement won't be an improvement | Moira Donegan

Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security via Truth Social while she was giving a press briefing, offering her a new position as Envoy to the Shield of the Americas.
fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

OpenAI Is Opening the Door to Government Spying

In a widely leaked internal memo that Sam Altman sent last Thursday night, a copy of which I obtained, the OpenAI CEO said that he would seek "red lines" to prevent the Pentagon from using OpenAI products for mass domestic surveillance and autonomous lethal weapons. These were ostensibly the very same limits that Anthropic had demanded and that had infuriated the Pentagon, leading Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to declare the company a supply-chain risk.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Deaf 6-year-old deported with family to Colombia without medical devices, attorney says

A deaf 6-year-old boy from Hayward was deported to Colombia with his mother and sibling after an asylum appointment, with his attorney alleging ICE intentionally withheld their location to prevent legal intervention.
fromNew York Post
7 hours ago

Reopening Indian Point nuclear plant will fix NY's surging energy costs, Lawler and Trump energy secretary tell Hochul

Hudson Valley families are being suffocated with rising energy costs, because of Governor Hochul's failed and disastrous energy policies. It is time to reverse course. I'm calling for Indian Point to be rebuilt and reopened.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

Trans ICE detainees subjected to horrifying medical neglect according to report - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender migrants in ICE detention experience harassment, discrimination, and medical neglect, including denial of gender-affirming care, causing serious health complications.
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fromTruthout
12 hours ago

Democrats Face Mounting Pressure to Oppose Any New Funds for War on Iran

The Trump administration is requesting $50 billion in supplemental funding for its war on Iran, which costs $1 billion daily and has killed over 1,000 Iranians, while Democrats face pressure to block the funding request.
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fromwww.twincities.com
1 day ago

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

The Justice Department released additional Jeffrey Epstein files containing uncorroborated accusations against President Trump that were mistakenly withheld during an earlier review due to incorrect coding as duplicative.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Wow!!!!' Don Jr Praises Toxic GOP Candidate His Dad Rebuked and Is Reportedly About to Endorse Against

Donald Trump pressured Texas Senate candidates to end their GOP primary race, initially suggesting an endorsement while demanding the non-endorsed candidate drop out immediately.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Epstein files with claims against Trump released by US Justice Department

The Justice Department released FBI documents describing a woman's allegations that President Trump sexually assaulted her as a teenager after being introduced by Jeffrey Epstein, documents previously withheld due to administrative error.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

"Some people will die ... I guess" Trump says when asked about Iran taking revenge on U.S. soil - LGBTQ Nation

Trump acknowledged potential domestic attacks from pro-Iranian forces in retaliation for U.S. military strikes, stating casualties are expected in war while administration officials justify strikes as necessary to prevent Iranian nuclear development and regime change.
#epstein-files-release
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fromTruthout
11 hours ago

DOJ Releases Epstein Files Memos Referencing Trump Sexual Assault Allegations

The DOJ released previously withheld Epstein files containing a woman's 2019 FBI interviews alleging Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1980s when she was 13-15 years old.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

DoJ releases Epstein files containing uncorroborated abuse allegations against Trump

The US Justice Department released additional Epstein files including FBI interviews with a woman who made uncorroborated allegations against Epstein and Trump from the 1980s, which were initially withheld due to miscategorization as duplicates.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

How the ice finally broke under Kristi Noem

DHS Secretary Noem faces mounting scrutiny over misuse of deportation funds for luxury aircraft, self-promotion, and alleged misconduct, leading to congressional hearings and potential removal from office.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Stephen Colbert Revels in Kristi Noem's Firing and Reveals Who He Wants Ousted Next

Stephen Colbert mocked Kristi Noem's firing as Homeland Security secretary, making jokes about her memoir's dog-shooting incident and her immigration enforcement rhetoric.
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fromNextgov.com
8 hours ago

Trump's new cyber strategy details more offensive response to cyber threats

The White House released a national cybersecurity strategy prioritizing direct adversarial response, critical infrastructure protection, and offensive cyber capabilities alongside defensive measures.
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fromFortune
15 hours ago

IRS chief reveals nobody was fired for illegally sharing data with ICE 'approximately 42,695 times' | Fortune

IRS CEO Frank Bisignano declined to answer congressional questions about unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to immigration enforcement, citing ongoing litigation and stating no employees were disciplined.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Nancy Mace Calls For Investigation Into Kristi Noem: I Don't Think She Walks Away From This'

Rep. Nancy Mace supports investigating former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for allegedly wasting over $200 million on personal PR campaigns unrelated to immigration enforcement.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Team Noem Fires Back at White House, Suggests Trump Lied About Ad Campaign

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's allies dispute Trump's claims about the ad campaign, asserting the White House approved the $220 million initiative, while administration officials blame her removal on self-inflicted leadership failures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

US senator seeks perjury investigation into Kristi Noem over DHS spending

Senator Blumenthal initiates a perjury investigation into former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for allegedly lying to Congress about Corey Lewandowski's influence over agency contracts.
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fromThe Washington Post
15 hours ago

Trump demands 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' from Iran; U.S. evacuates citizens from Middle East

President Trump rejected immediate diplomatic negotiations with Iran, demanding unconditional surrender while proposing future economic reconstruction under new leadership.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Trolls Noem After She's Ousted from DHS Position

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker mocked former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on social media after her removal, listing absurd job titles including 'Unlicensed Dog Euthanizer' following her controversial tenure and ouster.
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fromJust The News
2 hours ago

Guilty: Man charged in Trump assassination plot convicted in NYC after admitting to Iranian handler

A Pakistani national was convicted of murder-for-hire and terrorism charges for attempting to organize an assassination plot against Donald Trump on behalf of Iranian intelligence.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

Trump nominates Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Karoline Leavitt Slams Dems for Voting Against Declaring Iran a State Sponsor of Terror: Debilitated in Their Derangement'

53 House Democrats voted against reaffirming Iran as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, prompting White House criticism for undermining established bipartisan policy and Trump administration actions.
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fromemptywheel
16 hours ago

The Alleged Trump Victim's Claims about Blackmail Are as Important as Her Claims about Rape - emptywheel

The DOJ released interview reports from a woman alleging abuse by Donald Trump while withholding original documents and details about interview handling, with allegations emerging days before Jeffrey Epstein's death.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Trump White House Drops Bonkers War Hype Video Smash-Cutting Through Hollywood Clips

The White House posted a video mixing Hollywood film clips with actual war footage to promote military action, drawing criticism for blending entertainment with real combat imagery.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Congressional Democrats turn their sights to Pam Bondi after Kristi Noem's firing

We're going to approach those two toxic individuals with the same intensity that has now led to the termination of Kristi Noem. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries referring to Bondi and Stephen Miller as individuals who must be removed from their positions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

I Wouldn't Put Words in My Mouth': House Republican Scolds Jake Tapper For Suggesting He Agrees With WH Spox

Russia and Iran have been in cahoots for far too long. Russia has relied on Iranian drones in their war against Ukraine. And so, from my vantage point, as you see what is happening, we are decimating Iran's military capabilities. You've seen, very quickly, over seven days, their ability to fire off ballistic missiles has declined precipitously.
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fromIntelligencer
20 hours ago

The Clintons Testified About Epstein. Will Trump Be Next?

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein, yielding minimal substantive information while signaling willingness to pursue higher-profile figures including potentially Donald Trump.
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fromTruthout
11 hours ago

White House Propaganda Videos Splice Horrific Iran War Footage With Video Games

The White House posted videos on X depicting U.S. strikes on Iran using video game graphics and memes, treating military operations as entertainment content while one strike killed approximately 180 Iranian sailors.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Trump White House Gives Update on Timeline for How Long Iran Operation Is Expected to Last

The Trump White House extended Operation Epic Fury's timeline to 4-6 weeks, reporting significant military achievements against Iran including neutralizing its navy, reducing ballistic missile threats by 90%, and weakening regional proxy forces.
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Fox Anchor Presses Trump Labor Secretary on Jobs Numbers: It Doesn't Look Good'

Yeah, I couldn't agree with you. I think we have to address the fact that this is not a good report in its raw numbers, but we have also talk about why this possibly has happened, this snapshot in time. It was mentioned, the weather. We saw health care numbers go down.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

Negative jobs reportkeeps mortgage rates calm amid surging oil prices

February payrolls declined 92,000 with unemployment steady at 4.4%, while oil surged above $90 and mortgage rates remained flat amid volatile bond market movements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Karoline Leavitt Tells Fox Trump Is Very Excited' About New DHS Head After Noem Ouster

The president was very excited about Senator Markwayne Mullin moving into this role and being officially part of President Trump's team in the Cabinet. The White House will be working with the Senate to confirm him as quickly as possible. And we thank Secretary Noem for her efforts over the past year.
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fromAbove the Law
17 hours ago

Morning Docket: 03.06.26 - Above the Law

Nearly 200 former federal judges challenge the binding authority of unexplained Supreme Court shadow docket orders, while AI legal tools face regulatory scrutiny and the Trump administration designates Anthropic a supply chain risk over refused autonomous weapons development.
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fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

Pam Bondi's Ludicrous New Scheme to Protect Lying DOJ Lawyers

The Justice Department proposed a rule allowing Attorney General Pam Bondi to freeze state bar investigations into DOJ lawyers' ethics violations, potentially indefinitely blocking accountability for alleged misconduct including perjury.
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fromAbove the Law
13 hours ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Multiple legal and policy challenges confront the Trump administration, including state lawsuits against tariffs, Supreme Court criticism over Second Amendment rulings, and erosion of congressional war powers.
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fromAbove the Law
14 hours ago

Lindsey Halligan Under Investigation And The DOJ Is Big Mad About It - Above the Law

The DOJ proposed a regulation granting Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to block state bar ethics investigations into government lawyers, eliminating a remaining check on DOJ misconduct and preventing bar discipline as accountability.
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fromFortune
17 hours ago

Texas has its own Zohran Mamdani with viral video star Senate candidate James Talarico | Fortune

James Talarico's viral social media presence and progressive commentary on cultural issues are being weaponized by Republicans to undermine his Democratic Senate candidacy in Texas.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Nvidia and AMD chips could be subject to U.S. approvals for foreign sales

The Trump administration is drafting regulations giving Washington control over foreign AI chip facility construction and operations, replacing Biden's complex export rules.
fromFortune
11 hours ago

A Minneapolis Fed report details how much Trump's immigration crackdown hurt businesses and workers. 'There are not any people to hire' | Fortune

We are hiring now to replace these workers or get more reliable alternatives, but there are not any people to hire. A landscaping firm contact described the severe labor shortage created by immigration enforcement, highlighting the inability to find replacement workers despite active hiring efforts and the critical need for workforce solutions.
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fromPrivacy International
16 hours ago

What does it mean when Big Tech goes to war?

OpenAI is grappling with its own contract with the U.S. Department of War, amending it to say its systems 'shall not be intentionally used for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons and nationals'. The turmoil follows Anthropic being declared by government to be a supply chain risk, as the firm states that it resisted attempts to allow its services to be used for 'surveillance of Americans and fully autonomous weapons'.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: Voters should reject Mahan and his trail of unfinished jobs

Matt Mahan should withdraw from the gubernatorial race to prevent vote-splitting among Democrats and focus on completing his mayoral duties in San Jose.
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from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

Analyst: "Every Bureaucratic Delay Hands AI Markets Directly to Huawei"

A proposed U.S. framework creates a tiered AI chip export review system requiring major deployments to involve host government negotiations and matching American AI investments, potentially replacing Biden's diffusion rule while creating competitive advantages for China's Huawei.
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fromAbove the Law
16 hours ago

Judges To AG Pam Bondi: It's OK For The Gov't To Dox People, But Not OK For People To Dox Gov't Employees? - Above the Law

The Trump administration's DOJ seeks preferential court treatment for government employees while simultaneously prosecuting protesters with potentially unlawful charges and publicizing defendants' information on social media.
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

When Florida Bar Said It Was Serious About Ethical Violations It MEANT To Say, 'Yes, Sir. Glory To The MAGA Empire!' - Above the Law

In response to an inquiry from a complainant, The Florida Bar wrote a letter to the complainant erroneously stating that there is a pending Bar investigation of member Lindsay Halligan. There is no such pending Bar investigation of Lindsay Halligan. In this case, The Florida Bar received a complaint against Lindsay Halligan and, consistent with standard practice, the Bar is monitoring the ongoing legal proceedings underlying the complaint.
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fromReadWrite
20 hours ago

Bill targets federal officials betting on prediction markets

Senators Merkley and Klobuchar introduced legislation prohibiting federal officials from participating in prediction markets to prevent insider trading and protect public confidence in government.
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