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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Republicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell

Clemency discussions for Ghislaine Maxwell outrage survivors, highlighting political implications and perceived injustices in the fight for transparency and justice.
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fromFortune
30 minutes ago

Trumps says some 'very interesting' UFO files will be revealed, and the Pentagon promises 'never-before-seen' information | Fortune

Trump announces the Pentagon will release UFO files, hinting at new revelations about extraterrestrial life.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
44 minutes ago

NBC's Kristen Welker Grills Todd Blanche on James Comey Case

The indictment of James Comey involves proving intent beyond a single Instagram post, supported by a body of evidence collected over 11 months.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

VIDEO: Kash Patel Skewered By Aziz Ansari in SNL Cold Open

Aziz Ansari's portrayal of FBI Director Kash Patel on SNL humorously criticized his competence and alleged drinking habits.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

DOJ Enters a New, Even More Aggressive Phase

The Justice Department is aggressively pursuing legal actions under Trump's influence, raising concerns about abuse of power and the integrity of the legal system.
fromFortune
4 hours ago

A $20B battleship the U.S. abandoned after WWII is back in Trump's $1.5T defense budget. Experts say modern missiles will easily destroy it | Fortune

The Trump-class battleship, which the Department of Defense is requesting upwards of $1 billion to build, will inherently be stuck in WWII, and would be rendered helpless against modern-day weapons.
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#jerome-powell
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fromFortune
6 hours ago

Fed whisperer splits on Powell: A+ as steward, but 'I don't think you could give him high marks on the economy' | Fortune

Jerome Powell's tenure as Federal Reserve chair was marked by significant challenges and a focus on consensus-building amid economic turmoil.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Powell says he'll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee | CBC News

Jerome Powell will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his chair term ends, citing legal attacks on the institution's independence.
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fromFortune
6 hours ago

Fed whisperer splits on Powell: A+ as steward, but 'I don't think you could give him high marks on the economy' | Fortune

Jerome Powell's tenure as Federal Reserve chair was marked by significant challenges and a focus on consensus-building amid economic turmoil.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Powell says he'll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee | CBC News

Jerome Powell will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his chair term ends, citing legal attacks on the institution's independence.
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Senate committee urges investigation of wealthy clients who avoided taxes in Puerto Rico

The Senate Finance Committee is looking into whether wealthy Americans moved to Puerto Rico to take advantage of Act 60, a special tax break, and improperly used it to avoid being taxed on income earned while within the 50 states in the United States.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Aishah Hasnie Presses Byron Donalds On GOP's Midterm Chances

The current debt-to-GDP ratio has reached 100%, raising concerns about the debt crisis and its impact on Republicans in the midterms.
#trump-administration
fromFortune
1 day ago
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Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive power, and 'respect for the rule of law is likely to break down' | Fortune

fromTruthout
2 days ago
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FBI Raids Home of Scientist for Alleged Records Violation - as Trump Weakens Record Policies for Himself

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fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive power, and 'respect for the rule of law is likely to break down' | Fortune

The Trump administration frequently defied court orders, undermining judicial authority and challenging democratic principles during its second term.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Trump administration is increasingly ignoring US courts, new analysis shows

The Trump administration's defiance of court rulings undermines the separation of powers and violates legal standards in immigration and other policies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Has Given Govt Jobs, Judgeships to at Least 10 Former Lawyers of His, Politico Says

Trump has appointed at least 10 former personal lawyers to significant government roles since January 2025.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

FBI Raids Home of Scientist for Alleged Records Violation - as Trump Weakens Record Policies for Himself

The Trump administration arrested a scientist for alleged record-keeping violations amid ongoing legal issues regarding Trump's immunity from such laws.
#trump
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump's Vengeance Tour Is Opening the Door to Something More Terrible

Trump's criminal prosecutions against political enemies are undermining the justice system and may require reforms to prevent abuse.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Maggie Haberman Baffled by Trump's Fixation on Kimmel Joke: This Is Free Speech'

Trump demands ABC fire Kimmel over a joke, citing free speech while using government influence against the network.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

"It's giving Monopoly money": AOC slams "jealous" Trump for his bizarre passport plan - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's face will appear on a limited number of passports, breaking tradition and sparking criticism from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Goes on Dead-of-Night Posting Bender of Bonkers AI Pics Including Trump on Mt. Rushmore

Trump shared bizarre images and memes on social media, including attacks on political opponents and references to the Reflecting Pool.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Trump Reveals Iran Sent New Offer, But Doubts It's Acceptable' Because Foe Has Not Paid a Big Enough Price' for War

Trump is reviewing Iran's peace proposal and emphasizes the importance of negotiating without congressional interference.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump's Vengeance Tour Is Opening the Door to Something More Terrible

Trump's criminal prosecutions against political enemies are undermining the justice system and may require reforms to prevent abuse.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

I'm Hotter': Trump Says He Did Dr. Phil a Favor Appearing on His Show Then Brings Him Onstage

Trump appeared on Dr. Phil's show, claiming he was doing a favor and boasting about his popularity ahead of the 2024 election.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Maggie Haberman Baffled by Trump's Fixation on Kimmel Joke: This Is Free Speech'

Trump demands ABC fire Kimmel over a joke, citing free speech while using government influence against the network.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

"It's giving Monopoly money": AOC slams "jealous" Trump for his bizarre passport plan - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's face will appear on a limited number of passports, breaking tradition and sparking criticism from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
#supreme-court
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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

What Democrats Can Do to Restore Voting Rights Post-Callais

The Supreme Court's decision enables partisan gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and complicating Democrats' efforts to protect voting rights.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

TPS Holders Fear SCOTUS Ruling Could Send Them Back to Harm's Way

The Supreme Court is reviewing President Trump's attempt to revoke temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians in the U.S.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act and how?

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's electoral map unconstitutional, impacting minority voter protections and redistricting efforts.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Insider traders are getting caught. It's still not enough for prediction market critics.

Insider trading concerns persist in prediction markets despite recent enforcement actions against violators.
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Florida Sheriff Pulls Out Photo of MAGA Influencer Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting Posing With President and Don Jr

Sheriff Grady Judd highlighted several suspects of the 266 people arrested, two of whom had Trump ties, including Craig Long, a fitness influencer seeking the services of a prostitute.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Megyn Kelly Goes Off on Trump Over Gas Prices Amid Stunning Surge: F*cking Bullsh*t!'

SIRIUSXM HOST MEGYN KELLY: By the way, I just want to correct myself. That was yesterday. Today, they've already gone off another 10 cents to $4 and almost 40 cents a barrel. It's 4.39 that the average gallon is costing.
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#voting-rights-act
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
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Donald Trump Wants Everyone (But Him) To Respect The Supreme Court's Legitimacy - Above the Law

fromTruthout
2 days ago
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Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is "Free Pass to Discriminate"

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-Black districts and enabling potential discrimination in redistricting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
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CNN Anchor Torpedoes Scott Jennings on Racism: As a Member of the Black Community, I'm Telling You'

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down a majority-Black congressional district has faced significant criticism regarding the Voting Rights Act.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Donald Trump Wants Everyone (But Him) To Respect The Supreme Court's Legitimacy - Above the Law

Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act, prompting Donald Trump to call for his retraction.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Law Student Fights To Protect Voter Privacy Rights In Jeopardy - Above the Law

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces significant threats, including Supreme Court decisions limiting its enforcement and challenges to voter privacy.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is "Free Pass to Discriminate"

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-Black districts and enabling potential discrimination in redistricting.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Anchor Torpedoes Scott Jennings on Racism: As a Member of the Black Community, I'm Telling You'

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down a majority-Black congressional district has faced significant criticism regarding the Voting Rights Act.
#immigration
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 47 race: the battle for Orange County

Min opposes aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by ICE, advocating for humane reform while emphasizing border security.
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fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Depriving Asylum Seekers of Right to Work Would Do Far-Reaching Harm

Employment authorization is essential for asylum seekers to rebuild their lives amidst a significant worker shortage in the U.S.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

James Comey's re-indictment is the product of a twisted justice department | Lawrence Douglas

The Department of Justice has become a tool for Trump's personal grievances, undermining its integrity and independence.
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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Brendan Carr 'Launches' His Bogus FCC 'Review' Of ABC Broadcast Licenses And It's Just Pathetic And Stupid - Above the Law

The FCC's review of ABC's broadcast licenses is a politically motivated attack on free speech related to Jimmy Kimmel's joke about the president's wife.
#iran-war
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Congress Can't Meet Its Own Iran-War Deadline

Donald Trump's Iran war faces a deadline under the War Powers Resolution, but Congress is likely to remain inactive despite its implications.
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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump's Iran War Is Now Officially Illegal

The Iran War continues with no resolution, despite claims of success and a cease-fire, raising legal and military concerns.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump White House argues Iran War is over because of cease-fire that began in April | Fortune

The Trump administration claims the war in Iran has ended due to a ceasefire, avoiding the need for congressional approval.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Congress Can't Meet Its Own Iran-War Deadline

Donald Trump's Iran war faces a deadline under the War Powers Resolution, but Congress is likely to remain inactive despite its implications.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump's Iran War Is Now Officially Illegal

The Iran War continues with no resolution, despite claims of success and a cease-fire, raising legal and military concerns.
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump White House argues Iran War is over because of cease-fire that began in April | Fortune

The Trump administration claims the war in Iran has ended due to a ceasefire, avoiding the need for congressional approval.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Report: Nearly half of immigrants arrested by ICE in Mass. had no criminal conviction or charge

45% of immigration arrests since 2025 involved individuals without criminal convictions or pending cases.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US judge bars Trump from ending protected status for Yemeni nationals

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for nearly 3,000 Yemeni nationals in the US.
#senate
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Kaitlan Collins Confronts Rick Scott for Doing 180 After Trump Demand

Sen. Rick Scott expressed a willingness to vote on war resolutions but criticized the Democrats for controlling the Senate voting schedule.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Manu Raju Straight Up Asks GOP Senator About Trump Attack: Are You Disloyal?'

Senator Bill Cassidy defends his loyalty to the U.S. amid President Trump's criticism regarding his impeachment vote.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

A 'no-brainer': Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets | Fortune

The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution banning members from using prediction markets to prevent conflicts of interest with sensitive information.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Kaitlan Collins Confronts Rick Scott for Doing 180 After Trump Demand

Sen. Rick Scott expressed a willingness to vote on war resolutions but criticized the Democrats for controlling the Senate voting schedule.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Manu Raju Straight Up Asks GOP Senator About Trump Attack: Are You Disloyal?'

Senator Bill Cassidy defends his loyalty to the U.S. amid President Trump's criticism regarding his impeachment vote.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

A 'no-brainer': Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets | Fortune

The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution banning members from using prediction markets to prevent conflicts of interest with sensitive information.
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'Cut up the credit cards:' Members of Congress are getting brutal about 'embarrassing' $39 trillion national debt | Fortune

U.S. public debt has surpassed the economy's size, raising concerns among lawmakers about fiscal responsibility and future economic consequences.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE agents are present during the World Cup, citing safety concerns for themselves and fans.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Says He's Not Satisfied' With the Deal Iran Is Offering to End War

Negotiations with Iran are ongoing, but Trump is not satisfied with the proposals presented.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Alina Habba Exonerates Comey. But Not On Purpose. - Above the Law

Alina Habba faced criticism on The View regarding her legal actions and claims about threats against Trump.
#federal-reserve
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fromFortune
2 days ago

By staying on the Fed's board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor | Fortune

Jerome Powell will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his chairmanship ends, potentially aiding Kevin Warsh amid political pressures.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Kevin Warsh's challenges become clear after Fed chair Powell's last hurrah

Achieving monetary policy goals will require persuasion rather than direct authority due to dissent within the Federal Reserve.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

By staying on the Fed's board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor | Fortune

Jerome Powell will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his chairmanship ends, potentially aiding Kevin Warsh amid political pressures.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Kevin Warsh's challenges become clear after Fed chair Powell's last hurrah

Achieving monetary policy goals will require persuasion rather than direct authority due to dissent within the Federal Reserve.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Video shows moment shooter tried to storm White House dinner, officials say

The video shows four muzzle flashes from an agent's gun as he fired at Allen, but it was not immediately clear whether it showed Allen discharging his weapon after he pointed it at the agent.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race: Orange County and the Inland Empire

I support a system that rewards those who follow the rules and wait their turn, not one that gives a fast pass or grants amnesty to those who cut in line.
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fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court ruling has intensified redistricting efforts, allowing Republican officials to redraw voting districts in several states, including Louisiana.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump's Approval Ratings on Inflation Are So Bad, Pollster Had to Redo Graph

Trump's approval ratings have plummeted, breaking the scale of polling graphs due to significant disapproval on various issues.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

He'll No Longer Be Able to Live in the State': Top GOP PAC Vows to Beat the Sh*t Out of' Graham Platner

Republicans are preparing a strong campaign against Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, following Governor Janet Mills' withdrawal from the race.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Says Iran War 'Terminated' In Letter to Congress

President Trump declared the end of the U.S.-Iran conflict, notifying Congress as the War Powers Act deadline expired.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel Flips Trump's Low Ratings Dig Back at Him: We Should Both Be Out of the Job'

Jimmy Kimmel responded to Trump's low ratings criticism by suggesting both should be fired due to their poor performance.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

May Day rallies sweep US, demanding reforms for working-class rights

May Day events call for taxing the rich and abolishing ICE, highlighting economic disparities and workers' rights amid proposed immigration enforcement funding.
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fromJezebel
1 day ago

No Biggie! DOJ's Search for Epstein Files Apparently Missed this Little 'Suicide Note' Detail

Questions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death persist, with new developments including a previously unreported suicide note that may shed light on his state of mind.
#iran-conflict
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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump Suggests War Powers Resolution is 'Unconstitutional'

President Trump refuses to seek congressional authorization for military action against Iran, claiming it has never been done before and is unconstitutional.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

You Don't Care?' Pete Hegseth and Dem Senator Throw Down Over Whether Americans Support Iran War

Tension arose between Secretary Hegseth and Senator Gillibrand over public support for the Iran conflict during a Senate hearing.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump Suggests War Powers Resolution is 'Unconstitutional'

President Trump refuses to seek congressional authorization for military action against Iran, claiming it has never been done before and is unconstitutional.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

You Don't Care?' Pete Hegseth and Dem Senator Throw Down Over Whether Americans Support Iran War

Tension arose between Secretary Hegseth and Senator Gillibrand over public support for the Iran conflict during a Senate hearing.
#donald-trump
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Reveals First Lady Hates' That He Dances to The Gay National Anthem'

Melania Trump dislikes Donald Trump's dancing to Y.M.C.A., which he uses at rallies, despite its popularity in his campaign.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Vance Denies and Confirms Atlantic Reporting in One Breath

Maintaining political favor with Trump while ensuring personal political safety is challenging, as demonstrated by various GOP figures and Vice President Vance.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Reveals First Lady Hates' That He Dances to The Gay National Anthem'

Melania Trump dislikes Donald Trump's dancing to Y.M.C.A., which he uses at rallies, despite its popularity in his campaign.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Vance Denies and Confirms Atlantic Reporting in One Breath

Maintaining political favor with Trump while ensuring personal political safety is challenging, as demonstrated by various GOP figures and Vice President Vance.
#dhs-funding
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fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Republicans unlock filibuster-skirting power to pump billions of dollars to ICE

President Trump aims for a budget resolution by June 1 to address DHS funding issues.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
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US: Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown

President Trump signed a bill to fund DHS agencies, ending a two-month partial shutdown, but excluded ICE and Border Patrol funding.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
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US: House passes DHS funding bill to end partial shutdown

Congress approved funding for DHS agencies, ending a two-month partial shutdown, but excluded ICE and Border Patrol funding due to partisan disagreements.
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fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Republicans unlock filibuster-skirting power to pump billions of dollars to ICE

President Trump aims for a budget resolution by June 1 to address DHS funding issues.
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fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Congress ends record-shattering DHS shutdown

Trump demands DHS funding bill by June 1 to maintain immigration enforcement tactics amid shutdown.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Congress passes bill to resume funding for DHS and end partial shutdown

House passes funding measure for DHS, excluding ICE, ending 11-week partial government shutdown affecting federal workers.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US: Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown

President Trump signed a bill to fund DHS agencies, ending a two-month partial shutdown, but excluded ICE and Border Patrol funding.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US: House passes DHS funding bill to end partial shutdown

Congress approved funding for DHS agencies, ending a two-month partial shutdown, but excluded ICE and Border Patrol funding due to partisan disagreements.
#department-of-homeland-security
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fromFortune
2 days ago

After warnings that funding could 'run out' for TSA workers, House approves bill to fund DHS, leaves out ICE | Fortune

The House voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding immigration enforcement, ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
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Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

The House of Representatives voted to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

After warnings that funding could 'run out' for TSA workers, House approves bill to fund DHS, leaves out ICE | Fortune

The House voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding immigration enforcement, ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

The House of Representatives voted to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

JUST IN: House Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown Without Funding ICE

The government shutdown ended after 75 days, with Democrats winning concessions on ICE funding reforms while Republicans expressed frustration.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics

The Trump administration is accused of using digital tools for surveillance on critics and activists, raising privacy concerns.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

This ICE agent killed a queer mother on video. He was put back on duty just 3 days later. - LGBTQ Nation

ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who killed Renee Good, was reinstated after three days of leave, raising concerns about accountability and safety.
#fisa
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

42 House Democrats Join GOP in Passing Warrantless Mass Surveillance Bill

Dozens of Democrats supported a GOP bill extending FISA's Section 702, facing backlash for lack of privacy reforms.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Congress passes short-term FISA extension

Lawmakers demand warrant requirements for a bill, which passed 261-111, heading to the president after a three-year extension was approved.
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fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

GOP Finally on Same Page for New Not-So-Big Beautiful Bill

House Republicans passed a Senate budget resolution for a limited immigration enforcement reconciliation bill, aiming to end the DHS shutdown.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Just Go to Hell': Trump DOJ Official Drops Wild Attack On Swing Vote GOP Senator

Ed Martin criticized Sen. Thom Tillis for his threats regarding Trump appointees and recalled past interactions between them.
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from48 hills
3 days ago

Our state and local efforts to tax the rich are getting national attention - 48 hills

Local billionaire tax efforts are facing significant opposition from wealthy donors and corporations, particularly regarding Proposition D in San Francisco.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US reinstates gun show loophole' amid rollback of firearms restrictions

The US justice department has rolled back significant gun restrictions, reinstating the gun show loophole and revising firearm regulations.
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fromJezebel
2 days ago

Katie Abraham Would Have 'Hated' to be Used to Promote Operation Midway Blitz, Her Mother Says

Operation Midway Blitz used the name of a deceased student to promote anti-immigrant actions, which her mother strongly opposed and criticized.
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fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

DHS Shutdown Finally Ends, With an Exhausted Whimper

The U.S. House ended the longest partial government shutdown in history, allowing funding for the Department of Homeland Security to resume.
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fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket

Democratic senators urged the CFTC to ban event contracts on elections, war, sports, and government actions without economic hedging interest.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Has Found Its True Enemy: Multiracial Democracy

The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is seen as one of the most damaging decisions regarding voting rights, effectively ending protections from the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

MN Senate Passes Nation's First Ban on Apps That Create Nonconsensual Deepfakes

Minnesota Senate passed the first ban on 'nudification' apps, targeting nonconsensual deepfakes, awaiting governor's signature.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Elizabeth Warren Throws Down With Hegseth Over Stock Trading

Warren pressed Hegseth on the alleged prevalence of insider trading related to the Iran War within President Donald Trump's administration, citing reports that there has been a pattern between a surge in oil bets, a Trump post on Truth Social regarding the conflict and then a huge shift in oil prices in the space of minutes with insiders making out like bandits using secret information about the war.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

For the first time since World War II, America owes more than it produces - and a leading fiscal watchdog is sounding the alarm. | Fortune

"It's happened - the national debt is now larger than the U.S. economy, about twice the historic average. We've heard plenty of alarm bells in the past few years about our fiscal path, but this one rings especially loudly. The real question is whether or not our leaders in Washington will listen."
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Elissa Sloktin Asks Hegseth If He'd Seize Midterm Ballots

Sen. Elissa Slotkin challenged Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on military involvement in elections during a Senate hearing.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

House Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune agreed on a two-track funding deal for DHS, ICE, and Border Patrol.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

AOC Calls on Dems to "Play by Same Rules" Republicans Do on Gerrymandering

Democrats should respond to GOP gerrymandering with their own redistricting until nonpartisan rules are established, according to Ocasio-Cortez.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox's Brit Hume Says if Midterms Were Held Today, Republicans Would Lose Big: The House Would Be Obviously Gone'

Republicans are likely to lose the House and possibly the Senate in the upcoming elections due to historical trends and economic concerns.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Thom Tillis isn't done yet with Donald Trump's nominees

Tillis leveraged his position on the Judiciary Committee to influence key nominations and address concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid ahead of Democratic primary against Graham Platner

Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign due to insufficient financial resources despite strong political backing.
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