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Republican Lawmaker Claims Senate Democratic Base Is Made Up Of Extreme' Anarchists, Marxists, and Socialists

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What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

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NBC's Welker Pushes Back On House Republican Blaming Dems for DHS Shutdown: Republicans Are In Charge Of All Three Branches'

The government shutdown is attributed to partisan disagreements, with both parties blaming each other for the lack of funding.

Republican Lawmaker Claims Senate Democratic Base Is Made Up Of Extreme' Anarchists, Marxists, and Socialists

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer claims the Senate Democratic base consists of extreme anarchists, marxists, and socialists.

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.

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Thousands in Texas protest against border wall through national park: big love for Big Bend'

Thousands protested against the border wall construction through Big Bend, uniting bipartisan opposition to the White House's plans.

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Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.

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I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.

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Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'

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CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.

WE GOT HIM!' Trump Celebrates Miraculous' Rescue of Second F-15 Crew Member Who Was Shot Down in Iran

U.S. special forces successfully rescued a crew member from an F-15 fighter jet shot down in Iran, marking a historic military operation.

CNN's Abby Phillip Hits Trump With Video Receipts After Planes Shot Down

U.S. aircraft were shot down by Iranian missiles, contradicting claims of Iran's obliterated defenses.

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WE GOT HIM!' Trump Celebrates Miraculous' Rescue of Second F-15 Crew Member Who Was Shot Down in Iran

U.S. special forces successfully rescued a crew member from an F-15 fighter jet shot down in Iran, marking a historic military operation.

CNN's Abby Phillip Hits Trump With Video Receipts After Planes Shot Down

U.S. aircraft were shot down by Iranian missiles, contradicting claims of Iran's obliterated defenses.

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WATCH: Trump's Former Campaign Manager Defends President's Open the F*ckin Strait' Post to a Skeptical Jake Tapper

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WH Declares Press Lid' At 11:08 AM As Trump Stays Inside For Executive Time' Amid War

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Trump Ally on CNN Twists Knife on MAGA Revolt: I Am the Base And the Base is Leaving'

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Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

CNN Reporter Calls Trump Out For Blurting KEEP THE OIL' Amid Search For Downed US Fighter Crew

President Trump's response to a military incident was limited to a social media post about oil, lacking acknowledgment of the ongoing rescue efforts.

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.

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WATCH: Trump's Former Campaign Manager Defends President's Open the F*ckin Strait' Post to a Skeptical Jake Tapper

Bill Stepian defended Trump's profane post, suggesting it may be a strategy to expedite negotiations with Iran.

WH Declares Press Lid' At 11:08 AM As Trump Stays Inside For Executive Time' Amid War

President Trump remains silent on recent military attacks despite ongoing operations and maintains that negotiations with Iran will not be affected.

Trump Ally on CNN Twists Knife on MAGA Revolt: I Am the Base And the Base is Leaving'

Caroline Sunshine warns that Trump is losing support from his base due to a disconnect in communication and understanding of their concerns.

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

CNN Reporter Calls Trump Out For Blurting KEEP THE OIL' Amid Search For Downed US Fighter Crew

President Trump's response to a military incident was limited to a social media post about oil, lacking acknowledgment of the ongoing rescue efforts.

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.

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This isn't 2022: Why the Iran oil shock hits a US economy with no SPR buffer and no Fed room - Silicon Canals

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The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.

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This isn't 2022: Why the Iran oil shock hits a US economy with no SPR buffer and no Fed room - Silicon Canals

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The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.

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WATCH: SNL Cold Open Roasts Pam Bondi After Her Ouster as AG

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Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

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Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

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Once again, a woman takes the fall for an unpopular president

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Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

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MS NOW Reports Pam Bondi's Portrait at DOJ Has Already Been Thrown in the Garbage'

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WATCH: SNL Cold Open Roasts Pam Bondi After Her Ouster as AG

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.

Once again, a woman takes the fall for an unpopular president

Pam Bondi's tenure reflects a troubling alignment with a political project that disregards human rights and institutional integrity.

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Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

Pam Bondi was fired by Trump after a tumultuous tenure as attorney general marked by perceived weaknesses and ineffective performance.

MS NOW Reports Pam Bondi's Portrait at DOJ Has Already Been Thrown in the Garbage'

Pam Bondi's portrait was discarded after her firing, reflecting significant discontent within the DOJ regarding her tenure and actions.

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Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

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Morning Docket: 04.03.26 - Above the Law

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Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

Trump is considering further changes at the Department of Justice after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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Morning Docket: 04.03.26 - Above the Law

The Department of Justice may become more aligned with Donald Trump's influence following leadership changes.

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As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

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Trump's 2027 budget could give the Pentagon the most massive boost in decades

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As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

Trump's 2027 budget request prioritizes military spending while cutting social and scientific programs, raising concerns about accountability and environmental impact.

fromFast Company

Trump's 2027 budget could give the Pentagon the most massive boost in decades

President Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon amid significant national deficits.

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Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

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Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

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Trump accused of running misogynistic administration' after Bondi dismissal

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There's a Clear Pattern to Who Trump Throws Under the Bus

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Joe Scarborough Says Bondi Ended Up Like Every Other' Trump Sycophant' Thrown Under the Bus'

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US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as US attorney general, frustrated with her performance despite her loyalty and reshaping of the justice department.

Trump accused of running misogynistic administration' after Bondi dismissal

Trump's administration faces accusations of misogyny after firing two women from his cabinet while retaining male officials despite controversies.

There's a Clear Pattern to Who Trump Throws Under the Bus

Pam Bondi's dismissal highlights a pattern of Trump administration women being ousted amid a backdrop of male Cabinet members remaining largely unscathed.

Joe Scarborough Says Bondi Ended Up Like Every Other' Trump Sycophant' Thrown Under the Bus'

Pam Bondi's tenure ended in humiliation, reflecting the fate of sycophants in Trump's administration.

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US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.

The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended amid criticism of incompetence and cruelty at the Department of Justice.

Pam Bondi's Legacy of Flattery and Destruction

No Attorney General has caused more damage to the Justice Department than Pam Bondi, with lasting effects likely to worsen under her successor.

The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended amid criticism of incompetence and cruelty at the Department of Justice.

Pam Bondi's Legacy of Flattery and Destruction

No Attorney General has caused more damage to the Justice Department than Pam Bondi, with lasting effects likely to worsen under her successor.

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Hakeem Jeffries Suggests God Booted Pam Bondi From DOJ: Vengeance Is Mine, Saith the Lord'

Well, this is Holy Week and vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. We put these things in God's hands, and it tends to work out.

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Nancy Mace Buries Trump Interim AG's Epstein Claims on Fox

Rep. Nancy Mace criticized Attorney General Todd Blanche's comments on the Epstein files and called for further investigation and transparency.

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Republican Senator Outs Himself in Disney Photo After Vowing to Boycott Woke' Park

Scott pre-empted gossip site TMZ, writing, 'Hey TMZ. Yes, I'm at Disney with my grandkids. Should we be in DC? Yes! But I don't get to make that decision.'

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Ana Kasparian Blasts AOC Over 'Trump-Like Attacks' On Media

Kasparian argued Ocasio-Cortez appears to have taken a page or two out of President Donald Trump's political playbook, based on the lawmaker's response to a shot on social media from Kasparian.

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Top diplomat Marco Rubio strips Qassem Soleimani's niece of US residency

The US revoked residency for Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter due to their support for Iran's regime, raising free speech concerns.

Fox's Brian Kilmeade Slams Thomas Massie Over Epstein Focus

Brian Kilmeade criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for his sudden interest in Jeffrey Epstein files, suggesting it is politically motivated against Trump.

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Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.

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House GOP Holds DHS Hostage for More ICE Funding

House Republicans resist reopening DHS despite Trump's order, delaying funding until they see progress on reconciliation.

fromFortune

A $10 billion 'slush fund' to pay TSA agents: Trump's latest unilateral loophole, explained | Fortune

Political power in the U.S. is constitutionally vested in Congress, but Trump's actions during the government shutdown challenge this principle.

fromEsquire

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Sink to New Lows

Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested for driving while impaired, highlighting issues of hypocrisy among lawmakers regarding DUI offenses.

fromThe Nation

The All Too Predictable Reason Trump Fired Pam Bondi

Trump's presidency exemplifies a decline in executive accountability, highlighted by the ousting of Attorney General Pam Bondi for insufficient loyalty.

fromTheregister

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.

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The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.

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As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.

fromWIRED

Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now

Nick Shirley claims his video on California fraud was supported by data from Edward Coristine of the Department of Government Efficiency.

fromMission Local

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.

fromWIRED

Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now

Nick Shirley claims his video on California fraud was supported by data from Edward Coristine of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files was problematic. Here's how it led to her downfall

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general raised expectations for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein but ultimately disappointed survivors seeking justice.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.

fromEsquire

We Really Need the Older Supreme Court Justices to Hang on for a Few More Years

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's health raises speculation about his potential retirement, impacting future court nominations and political dynamics.

fromAbove the Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.

fromEsquire

We Really Need the Older Supreme Court Justices to Hang on for a Few More Years

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's health raises speculation about his potential retirement, impacting future court nominations and political dynamics.

"She must answer": Out gay congressman still expects ex-AG Pam Bondi to testify - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. House Oversight Committee plans to question former Attorney General Pam Bondi about her handling of Epstein-related files despite her recent firing.

Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison

Trump proposed $152 million to rebuild Alcatraz as a federal prison, facing opposition from critics and local representatives.

Noem. Bondi. Who's Next?

FBI director Kash Patel faces criticism and potential removal amid controversies over his qualifications and conduct.

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.

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Noem. Bondi. Who's Next?

FBI director Kash Patel faces criticism and potential removal amid controversies over his qualifications and conduct.

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.

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President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.

Jesse Watters Grills Bondi's Replacement on Epstein: You Don't Think He Might've Been a Spy?'

The Justice Department's handling of Epstein files has faced criticism and claims of incomplete transparency under Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Over her short tenure as Trump's attorney general, Pam Bondi terrorized LGBTQ+ Americans

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general was marked by aggressive actions against LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump administration.

Bill Hemmer Cuts Off Trump's Econ Chief as He Tries to Shift Blame to Biden: That Was Then, This Is Now'

Gas prices have surged past $4 a gallon, with discussions on economic strategies and temporary price phenomena.

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.

Colbert on Trump's Iran speech: old news delivered by a narcotized turtle'

Stephen Colbert humorously recapped Trump's address and the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.

House Democrat Accuses Trump of Being Ignorant or Lying to the American Public' About Iran's Anti-Aircraft Capabilities

Rep. Seth Moulton accused President Trump of ignorance or lying about Iran's anti-aircraft capabilities after a U.S. jet was shot down.

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.

fromThe Atlantic

The Epstein Spectrum

The Epstein files reveal varying degrees of moral complicity among individuals connected to him, highlighting the complexity of their actions and motivations.

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