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fromAxios
7 hours ago
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Thune eyes marathon sessions to ease MAGA anger over SAVE Act

Senate Republicans are attempting to advance voter ID legislation through amendments and debate, though they lack sufficient votes to pass the bill or change filibuster rules.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
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Trump adds anti-trans provisions to voter ID bill that could disenfranchise millions of Americans - LGBTQ Nation

President Trump is leveraging voter ID legislation by adding amendments banning transgender athletes in sports and gender-affirming care for minors to force Democratic concessions.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump adds anti-trans provisions to voter ID bill that could disenfranchise millions of Americans - LGBTQ Nation

President Trump is leveraging voter ID legislation by adding amendments banning transgender athletes in sports and gender-affirming care for minors to force Democratic concessions.
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fromJezebel
48 minutes ago

Iran War Is Both "Very Complete" and Also in Its "Most Intense Day." Welcome to Trump Admin's Iran Doublethink.

The Trump administration has issued contradictory statements about the Iran War regarding its justification, objectives, duration, and nature, creating confusion about U.S. military strategy and intentions.
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fromAxios
3 hours ago

UN panel accuses Trump of "racist hate speech" that it says sparked "human rights violations"

UN Committee on Racial Discrimination reports that racist hate speech by political leaders and intensified immigration crackdowns have caused grave human rights violations in the United States.
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fromAxios
5 hours ago

Axios Finish Line: A consensus Bill of Rights

Americans across political lines support limited government intervention in personal freedoms, secure borders with pathways for legal immigrants, reduced federal spending, and decreased government trust.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Every Democrat in Colorado Legislature Signs Letter Urging Gov. Polis Not to Grant Clemency to Tina Peters

Prosecutors accused Peters, a staunch Trump supporter who served as the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder, of allowing an unauthorized person later discovered to be affiliated with MyPillow founder and fellow election conspiracy monger Mike Lindell to access and tamper with the county election equipment, breaking into the voting machines under her supervision and copying data that was later leaked online.
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fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

The Kristi Noem Show Is Cancelled

Kristi Noem was removed as Secretary of Homeland Security following accusations of fiscal mismanagement and self-promotion during Trump's second term.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies he was 'not aware' of sex offender's crimes

Jeffrey Epstein's accountant Richard Kahn testified he was unaware of Epstein's crimes while acknowledging he may have unknowingly assisted him, though Democrats argue his role was essential to the trafficking operation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Kaitlan Collins Asks John Fetterman About Dems' Letter Demanding Answers on Iran School Strike

Senator Fetterman was the only Senate Democrat who refused to sign a letter requesting an investigation into a U.S. military strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school that killed 175 people, citing disagreement with colleagues' characterization of the operation.
#us-iran-conflict
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago
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Americans skeptical of the Iran war, poll says. And, DOJ gives guns back to felons

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters day 12 with escalating strikes, internet blackouts across Iran, and Trump facing political backlash with only 36% approval for his war handling.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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No endgame': Why US Democrats say Iran war hearing has them worried

Democratic senators demand public hearings on US military conflict with Iran, citing lack of clear White House explanation regarding objectives, timeline, and strategy.
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fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Americans skeptical of the Iran war, poll says. And, DOJ gives guns back to felons

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters day 12 with escalating strikes, internet blackouts across Iran, and Trump facing political backlash with only 36% approval for his war handling.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

No endgame': Why US Democrats say Iran war hearing has them worried

Democratic senators demand public hearings on US military conflict with Iran, citing lack of clear White House explanation regarding objectives, timeline, and strategy.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

Pete Buttigieg blasts the Trump admin's stunning corruption in fiery public conversation - LGBTQ Nation

Former Transportation Secretary Buttigieg criticizes Trump administration's corruption, immigration enforcement, and policy access tied to financial donations to Mar-a-Lago and administration-linked ventures.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Texas Senator Does Total Flip-Flop On Filibuster to Try and Win Trump's Endorsement

Sen. Cornyn reversed his position on the Senate filibuster rule, arguing it must be eliminated to pass the SAVE Act requiring voter ID for federal elections.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Downright Awful': CNN Data Guru Marks Depressing New Trump Milestone

President Trump has maintained a negative net approval rating for one year, with particularly severe deficits among independent voters at 38 points underwater, worse than previous presidents' second terms.
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fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

The Police Report Complicating a White House Endorsement

President Trump endorsed Louisiana congressional candidate Blake Miguez without his advisers being informed of a 2007 police report documenting rape and abuse allegations from Miguez's former girlfriend.
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fromPoynter
20 hours ago

Could the Iran war trigger a military draft? Why experts say it's unlikely - Poynter

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that a military draft is not part of current plans but President Trump keeps all options on the table regarding military operations against Iran.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Trump Pressures Top Republican Senator To Rally Support for SAVE Act: He's Gotta Be a Leader'

Trump pressures Senate Majority Leader Thune to pass the SAVE Act, claiming it is the most popular bill ever presented to Congress and includes voter ID requirements, citizenship verification, restrictions on transgender issues, and limitations on mail-in voting.
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fromBoston.com
12 hours ago

ICE detains Marlborough 14-year-old, uses her as 'hostage' to target father, Rep. Trahan says

A 14-year-old Massachusetts girl with no criminal history was detained by federal immigration agents allegedly to coerce her father into turning himself in for deportation.
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fromIntelligencer
14 hours ago

Cornyn Filibuster Flip-Flop Is a Desperate Bid to Please Trump

Senator Cornyn reversed his long-standing opposition to filibuster elimination, citing Democrats' 2022 voting rights efforts as justification, though the timing suggests political necessity for a primary runoff.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
20 hours ago

The battle of Estefany Rodriguez, the journalist who covered immigration in Tennessee and ended up detained by ICE

Colombian journalist Estefany Rodriguez was detained by immigration agents in Tennessee; her legal team claims the arrest was retaliation for her ICE coverage rather than routine immigration enforcement.
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fromIntelligencer
12 hours ago

Corey Lewandowski May Have Bragged His Way Out of a Trump Pardon

Trump has granted clemency to approximately 1,500 January 6 rioters and various allies, but Corey Lewandowski may test the limits by allegedly bragging he could act without consequences due to guaranteed presidential pardons.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Trump Escalates Scorched-Earth Attacks Against Thomas Massie: Disloyal' to USA

President Trump attacks Rep. Thomas Massie as the worst congressman and endorses his GOP primary challenger Ed Gallrein over policy disagreements on deficit spending and foreign intervention.
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fromPOLITICO
8 hours ago

House Republicans find it difficult to focus on rising costs as they plot 2026 agenda

Republicans face limited legislative options before midterms, with inflation stabilization and energy prices as primary achievable goals, while Trump prioritizes election law changes over economic affordability concerns.
fromAxios
21 hours ago

Behind the Curtain: The big lie warping America

Most Americans are patriotic, hardworking, neighbor-helping, America-loving, money-giving people who don't pop off on social media or plot for power. The hidden truth: Most people agree on most things, most of the time. And the data validates this, time and time again.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for Probe Into DOJ's Epstein Files' Redactions

U.S. senators requested a GAO investigation into the Trump Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files, alleging inadequate redactions of victim information while heavily redacting details about powerful alleged coconspirators.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Pam Bondi Moves to Military Base Over Epstein Threats:Report

Attorney General Pam Bondi relocated to military base housing due to threats from cartels and criticism over her handling of Epstein files, joining other Trump officials in similar arrangements.
#prediction-markets
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fromReadWrite
20 hours ago

Lawmakers propose ban on death betting markets

Congress introduced the DEATH BETS Act to ban prediction market contracts tied to violence, death, assassination, war, and terrorism to prevent insider profiteering and protect national security.
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fromReadWrite
20 hours ago

Lawmakers propose ban on death betting markets

Congress introduced the DEATH BETS Act to ban prediction market contracts tied to violence, death, assassination, war, and terrorism to prevent insider profiteering and protect national security.
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fromFortune
14 hours ago

The $38.9 trillion national debt is costing you thousands of extra dollars per year on your mortgage. Here's how it adds up | Fortune

National debt accumulated since 2015 has increased borrowing costs for American families, adding approximately $76,014 to average new homebuyer mortgage payments over 30 years.
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

BOMBSHELL: Trump Accuser Got Payoff from Jeffrey Epstein Estate, Says Dem Lawmaker

We can't get into the details of everything that was said, but one of the things that we did learn was that there was another head of state that was mentioned as having financial transactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Not an American one. And then another person who was an accuser of Donald Trump was given a settlement by Jeffrey Epstein's estate. We did confirm that.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

I Do Whatever the F*ck I Want': Noem Sidekick Trump Is Interrogating Staff About Reportedly Boasted Prez Would Pardon Him

Corey Lewandowski reportedly claimed immunity from consequences by stating Trump would pardon him for any actions taken during his government role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Fox's Doocy Asks Trump to Finally Clarify If Iran Op Is a Little Excursion' or a War'

Well, it's both. It's both—it is an excursion that will keep us out of a war, and the war is going to be I mean, for them it's war for us, it's turned out to be easier than we thought. They had thousands of missiles—7, 8,000 missiles. We got many of them before they got to launch. They have drones all over the place. We got many.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump's Iran Distraction' From Epstein Is Turning Out More Damaging' Than Files

Jimmy Kimmel criticized Trump's Iran military strikes as a distraction from Epstein document scrutiny, suggesting the war could prove more damaging than the files themselves.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Sen. John Kennedy Contradicts Trump On Iran School Strike

I think that it was a terrible, terrible mistake. The investigation may prove me wrong, I hope so. The kids are still dead. But I think was a horrible, horrible mistake. I wish it hadn't happened. I'm sorry it happened. I can assure you it wasn't intentional. That's the sort of thing Russia does. We don't do that.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Praises Reporter Who Called Trump Out Over Girls' School Bombing: Fantastic Question!'

You just suggested that Iran somehow got its hands on a Tomahawk and bombed its own elementary school on the first day of the war. But you're the only person in your government saying this. Even your Defense Secretary wouldn't say that, when he was asked, standing over your shoulder, on your plane, on Saturday. Why are you the only person saying this?
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Slaps Steve Witkoff With Blunt Warning for Trusting Putin's Iran Intel Denial: Russians Lie'

Joe Scarborough warns Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff against trusting Putin's denials about sharing intelligence with Iran, citing Russia's historical pattern of deception.
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

People Aren't Happy!' Angry Americans Vent About Gas Prices on MS NOW Amid Trump-Iran War

If it keeps going, it's not going to be good, Harrisburg resident Randy Fulp said. According to the Pennsylvania resident, his gas prices have shot up more than .40 cents in the last five days. In the state, the average gas price sits at $3.66, a jump from $3.13 at the same time last month.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

CNN Guest Boasts Desert Storm Was 'Very Popular'

The American people love to win. If you go back and you look at Desert Storm, and obviously you can speak to this much better than I, I mean it was very successful. The amount of time they had troops on the ground for was days, not even weeks, and you look at Bush's ratings coming out of that and he had an 89% approval rating.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Josh Hawley Says It's Time To Declare Victory' and End Iran War

Sen. Hawley claims U.S. military operations in Iran have achieved all Trump administration objectives, including destroying Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and navy, warranting declaration of victory.
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fromNextgov.com
12 hours ago

Senator eyes updating NDAA with AI use guidance

Lawmakers are updating the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act to establish clearer governance frameworks for artificial intelligence use in military operations following disputes over AI deployment ethics.
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fromIntelligencer
14 hours ago

GOP Crusade Against 'Fraud' Just Means Big Safety-Net Cuts

Congressional Republicans plan to cut safety-net programs by framing them as 'fraud prevention' measures to fund tax cuts, defense spending, and deportation initiatives, using racially coded rhetoric dating back decades.
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Republicans want Trump focused on affordability, but his mind is on voter suppression | Fortune

"It'll guarantee the midterms," he told Republicans gathered in the ballroom of his golf course just outside Miami on Monday. "If you don't get it, big trouble." Trump insisted that building on strict national voter identification laws, banning mail ballots, and restricting transgender rights would secure Republican electoral success.
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fromThe Nation
15 hours ago

Anthropic's Lawsuit Should Absolutely Destroy the Pentagon in Court

Anthropic sued the Department of Defense over a supply chain risk designation that bans government use of Claude AI, alleging First Amendment violations after the Trump administration demanded removal of safety safeguards preventing autonomous weapons and surveillance applications.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Republican governor signs bill urging citizens to rat on "suspect" voters - LGBTQ Nation

South Dakota's new law allows voters to challenge other residents' voting rights based on suspected non-citizenship, requiring signed sworn statements with documented evidence filed 90 days before elections.
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fromAbove the Law
15 hours ago

After Years Of 'Hold My Beer' Moments, Supreme Court Confidence Hits New Low - Above the Law

Supreme Court public confidence has reached a historic low of 22%, down from 52% before Bush v. Gore, reflecting decades of declining trust due to perceived partisan decision-making.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

James Comer Says Trump DOJ Shut Down Epstein Investigation

Rep. Comer claims Trump's DOJ ordered New Mexico to halt a 2019 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ranch, raising questions about government failures in prosecuting Epstein.
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

"Political suicide": Idaho Republicans vote no on overturning same-sex marriage - LGBTQ Nation

House Joint Memorial 17 is a formal legislative request for the Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. The measure argues that the decision establishing the constitutional right of same-sex couple to legally marry is "at odds with the Constitution of the United States and the principles upon which the United States is established."
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fromTruthout
12 hours ago

The State Is Escalating Charges Against Protesters. Labor Must Defend Them.

It's my responsibility to protect them, and so I've been patrolling the city streets following armed, masked thugs trying to kidnap my neighbors. On July 10, Caravello was present at the site, and, according to witnesses, he was arrested directly after he attempted to dislodge a tear gas canister from underneath a protester's wheelchair.
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fromFuturism
13 hours ago

US Military Tested Havana Syndrome Weapon on Large Mammals, Whistleblowers Says

Former CIA officers claim the US government covered up Havana Syndrome research and a weapon allegedly tested on animals, while refusing adequate medical care to affected personnel.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
14 hours ago

Civil rights group reports surge in anti-Muslim discrimination and rhetoric in 2025

Anti-Muslim discrimination in the United States has significantly increased during 2025, driven by anti-Muslim rhetoric from public officials and Trump administration policies targeting immigrants based on national origin.
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fromEsquire
14 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Sure Knows How to Spend Government Money

The Pentagon spent $93 billion in September 2025 on frivolous purchases including luxury items like pianos, shellfish, and gourmet foods instead of military necessities.
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fromBusiness Insider
21 hours ago

Mark Cuban names 2 up-and-coming Democrats he's impressed with, says the rest can't 'sell dollar bills for 50 cents'

Mark Cuban praises James Talarico and Zohran Mamdani as Democrats who effectively leverage social media algorithms to reach younger voters, contrasting them with traditional politicians who rely on podium speeches and media coverage.
fromSecurityWeek
11 hours ago

Senate Confirms Joshua Rudd to Lead NSA and US Cyber Command

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd in a 71-29 Senate vote to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), filling a critical national security role that had remained vacant for nearly a year after the firing of the previous director, General Timothy Haugh, in April 2025.
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fromAdvocate.com
19 hours ago

CBS News justice correspondent who covered January 6 flees network for 'some independence'

Scott MacFarlane, CBS News's justice correspondent known for covering January 6 prosecutions, is leaving the network after five years to pursue independent work.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago

Judge won't stop Kansas from taking away trans drivers' licenses - LGBTQ Nation

A Kansas judge denied a temporary restraining order against S.B. 244, a law requiring driver's licenses to reflect sex assigned at birth, forcing transgender residents to surrender their current licenses or face criminal penalties.
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fromFortune
12 hours ago

Social Security has kept wealth inequality in check for decades. Trump's policies could deplete it in 6 years | Fortune

Social Security's $40 trillion buffer has moderated wealth inequality for decades, but accelerating fiscal policies threaten its insolvency by 2032, potentially widening the wealth gap to Gilded Age levels.
#texas-bathroom-bill
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago
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Ken Paxton rolls out "bathroom bill" snitch line allegation ahead of heated Senate run-off - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago
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Ken Paxton rolls out first anti-trans bathroom snitch line complaint ahead of heated Senate run-off - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago
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Ken Paxton rolls out "bathroom bill" snitch line allegation ahead of heated Senate run-off - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago
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Ken Paxton rolls out first anti-trans bathroom snitch line complaint ahead of heated Senate run-off - LGBTQ Nation

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fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration has not signed any new transit rail contracts under the Capital Investment Grant program, causing state and local rail funding to drop to its lowest level in 15 years.
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fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

California DACA recipient sues Trump administration over her deportation

A Sacramento DACA recipient was unlawfully deported to Mexico without due process protections, prompting a federal lawsuit for her immediate return.
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Pentagon Reportedly Bans Press Photographers from Briefings Over Unflattering' Hegseth Pics

When images from the event circulated globally, Hegseth's aides complained internally about how the defense secretary looked in the photographs, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, Two people familiar with the decision spoke anonymously to the newspaper out of fear of retaliation, and said some staffers found the pictures unflattering.
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fromThe Atlantic
13 hours ago

Can Democrats Actually Win in Texas?

David warns that the chaos at the department, combined with President Trump's demand that the SAVE Act be passed before he will sign any budget for the DHS, could endanger Americans as the United States wages war against Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.
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fromAdvocate.com
20 hours ago

Donald Trump targets trans kids while abandoning Americans' real needs around affordability

Trump demands Congress pass voter suppression legislation with anti-transgender provisions while Americans struggle with inflation, healthcare costs, and basic affordability.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
20 hours ago

San Jose State Sues Over Title IX Finding

Officials have said those policies, which include allowing students to compete in the sport that aligns with their gender-not their sex at birth-and to use the corresponding bathrooms and locker rooms, violate Title IX because they deny cisgender female athletes equal opportunities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 bars sex-based discrimination and harassment, and advocates for trans students say the administration is weaponizing the 53-year-old law to advance its agenda.
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fromSlate Magazine
17 hours ago

The Weirdest New Name in the Trump Administration Has a Backstory-if Not Necessarily a Good Explanation

Markwayne Mullin's unusual name sparked widespread social media commentary following his appointment as secretary of homeland security, with naming experts confirming its extreme rarity in American naming history.
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Americans' opinions on the Iran War: polarized, except on the issue of whether to escalate | Fortune

About half of registered voters - 53% - oppose U.S. military action against Iran, according to a new Quinnipiac Poll conducted over the weekend. Only 4 in 10 support it, and about 1 in 10 are uncertain. A new Ipsos poll also found more disapprove than approve of the strikes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Trump Blasts 'Rotten' Reporter Over Bill Barr Reminder

Your own attorney general in 2020 said that there was not measurable voter fraud to change the outcome of the election. You don't think it was rigged? I think it was rigged! Trump said. Sir, where's the evidence of that? Landers asked. If you think it wasn't rigged, you're a rotten reporter!
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fromFortune
14 hours ago

The fog of war is coming from inside the White House-and it cost oil markets $84 million in ten minutes | Fortune

Conflicting statements from U.S. officials about Middle East conflicts and oil tanker movements caused extreme oil market volatility, with crude swinging 36% in two days due to misinformation and contradictory messaging.
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fromPoynter
19 hours ago

When Bill Clinton played the sax on Arsenio Hall's show, politics and pop culture fused - Poynter

Bill Clinton's 1992 saxophone performance on The Arsenio Hall Show marked a pivotal moment in political communication by successfully blending politics with pop culture and appealing to younger voters.
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fromSlate Magazine
13 hours ago

Donald Trump's 18-Year-Old Granddaughter Sparked Her First Proper Controversy Online. People Are Focused On the Wrong Part.

Kai Trump's luxury supermarket video was criticized not only for insensitivity and tax dollar waste, but also for being unoriginal and boring content that failed to deliver engaging material despite successfully provoking outrage.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members

A majority of voters support President Trump's firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with 55% approving and 15% disapproving, amid scandals including FEMA gutting, court order violations, and misuse of taxpayer funds for personal advertising.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Urges Passage of the SAVE America Act - With New Provisions

Republicans push the SAVE America Act requiring voter citizenship documentation, but Trump's demands to add anti-trans measures and mail-in ballot restrictions further obstruct Senate passage.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Republican Senator Says I Was Wrong' When Confronted With Past Claim About Iran

I think it will take them years to restart their nuclear program. I think that they can't control their airspace; they don't have the will to do it. From what I've seen, I'm in shock and awe. You know, it's just, it's shocking how much damage we did to their facilities.
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