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fromAxios
4 hours ago

Trump lays down law on Iran and SAVE Act in GOP pep talk

Trump refuses to sign legislation until the SAVE Act requiring photo IDs at polling stations is approved, threatening to force a talking filibuster despite Senate leadership concerns about procedural complications.
#voter-id-legislation
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

GOP Senate Leader Rejects Trump's Filibuster Demand to Pass Voter ID Bill Calls Out Paid Influencer' Pressure

Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected Trump's demand to use a talking filibuster to pass The SAVE Act voter ID bill, citing doubts about its effectiveness based on past legislative experience.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
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Trump Vows to Block All Bills Until SAVE Act Passes

Trump vows to block all legislation until the SAVE America Act passes, demanding strict voter ID requirements and eliminating mail-in voting except for military and medical reasons.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

GOP Senate Leader Rejects Trump's Filibuster Demand to Pass Voter ID Bill Calls Out Paid Influencer' Pressure

Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected Trump's demand to use a talking filibuster to pass The SAVE Act voter ID bill, citing doubts about its effectiveness based on past legislative experience.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Vows to Block All Bills Until SAVE Act Passes

Trump vows to block all legislation until the SAVE America Act passes, demanding strict voter ID requirements and eliminating mail-in voting except for military and medical reasons.
#immigration-enforcement
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fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims

Noncitizen academics fear visa denial and deportation under Trump administration policies targeting researchers studying social media, fact-checking, and disinformation, causing self-censorship and research suppression.
fromKqed
11 hours ago
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Bay Area Family Torn Apart by Deportation | KQED

Immigration enforcement agencies are operating with increased aggression and reduced accountability following dismantling of internal watchdog offices at the Department of Homeland Security.
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fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims

Noncitizen academics fear visa denial and deportation under Trump administration policies targeting researchers studying social media, fact-checking, and disinformation, causing self-censorship and research suppression.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Trump threatens not to sign any bills until Congress approves strict voter ID act

Trump threatened to block all legislation until Congress passes the Save America Act, which restricts voting access and includes unrelated provisions on transgender issues.
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fromFortune
12 hours ago

People really hate AI but not as much as Iran-or Democrats | Fortune

Only 26% of Americans view AI favorably despite its widespread adoption, with 46% holding negative views, making AI less popular than the Democratic Party and Iran.
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fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Mike Johnson winds up with even more egg on his face months before the midterms - Queerty

California Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to independent status, weakening Speaker Mike Johnson's GOP majority and signaling Republican vulnerability ahead of midterms.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Donald Trump refuses to sign new laws until SAVE Act voting bill passes with added anti-trans provisions

Trump pressures Congress to pass the SAVE Act requiring voter citizenship proof while demanding provisions banning transgender women from sports and gender-affirming care for minors.
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fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

The government shutdown is hitting airports - but not ICE

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act provided DHS $170 billion for immigration enforcement through 2029, insulating ICE and CBP from political pressure during a government shutdown over immigration policy disputes.
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fromTruthout
7 hours ago

Newspaper Confirms Some Details in Trump Accuser's Epstein-Related Story to FBI

The Post and Courier verified contextual details from a woman's 2019 FBI interviews accusing Trump of sexual assault as a minor, though not the assault allegations themselves.
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fromThe New Yorker
18 hours ago

How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump's Wars

Anonymous bets on Polymarket predicting a U.S. strike on Iran, placed hours before the attack, generated over $1.2 million in profits, raising concerns about insider trading and the need for prediction market regulation.
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fromTruthout
9 hours ago

Senator Urges Dems to Block All Other Legislation Until Congress Passes War Powers Resolution

Senator Murphy urges Democrats to block all Congressional legislation until a War Powers Resolution vote restricts President Trump's military actions in Iran.
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fromKqed
4 days ago

Some Gubernatorial Candidates Taking Different Path in Run for Governor | KQED

National media exposure and social media enable congressional members to build widespread voter recognition beyond their districts, fundamentally changing political campaigning strategies.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

Cuts in training for new ICE agents should scare everyone,' says whistleblower

ICE agent training has been reduced by 40-50%, creating inadequate preparation that risks constitutional violations, unlawful arrests, and deaths during immigration enforcement operations.
fromBloomberglaw
19 hours ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
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fromTruthout
12 hours ago

US Lost 92,000 Jobs in February, With Growth Down 85 Percent Over Past Year

According to the agency's February jobs report, which was released late last week, the total number of jobs in the U.S. dropped by 92,000 for the month. The BLS report also included updates for the previous two months, showing downward revisions of 65,000 jobs for December and 4,000 for January.
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fromwww.twincities.com
12 hours ago

These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

Veteran lawmakers express conflicted feelings about Iran conflict, balancing satisfaction with targeting Iranian leadership against fears of repeating Iraq and Afghanistan experiences for new generations.
#2028-gop-primary
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump Reportedly Getting A Lot More Positive Feedback' About Rubio Than Vance for 2028

Trump receives more positive feedback about Secretary of State Marco Rubio than Vice President JD Vance for potential 2028 GOP leadership, partly due to Rubio's higher profile in foreign policy matters.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Almost Unanimous': GOP Heavyweights Roared for Rubio Over Vance at Mar-a-Lago Meeting With Trump

GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago overwhelmingly favored Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential primary when Trump polled the group.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump Reportedly Getting A Lot More Positive Feedback' About Rubio Than Vance for 2028

Trump receives more positive feedback about Secretary of State Marco Rubio than Vice President JD Vance for potential 2028 GOP leadership, partly due to Rubio's higher profile in foreign policy matters.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Almost Unanimous': GOP Heavyweights Roared for Rubio Over Vance at Mar-a-Lago Meeting With Trump

GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago overwhelmingly favored Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential primary when Trump polled the group.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Hegseth Scoffs at 60 Minutes Questioning If Iran Was an Imminent Threat: Silly and Academic'

Defense Secretary Hegseth justified military action against Iran based on 47 years of hostile actions and nuclear ambitions rather than an imminent threat, citing destroyed nuclear infrastructure from Operation Midnight Hammer.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Casey Wasserman's name dropped from agency following Ghislaine Maxwell scandal

Following revelations of Wasserman's salacious 2003 emails with Maxwell, several musicians and athletes - led by pop artist Chappell Roan and soccer star Abby Wambach - said that, to stay true to their values, they would leave the agency then known as Wasserman.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Hegseth Tells 60 Minutes the Trump Admin Reserves The Right to Put Boots on the Ground in Iran: We're Willing to Go As Far As We Need'

Defense Secretary Hegseth states the U.S. reserves the right to deploy troops to Iran if necessary to eliminate the regime's nuclear capabilities, while declining to disclose operational details or current force deployments.
fromEsquire
11 hours ago

What Does This Georgia Election Upset Mean for the Midterms?

This victory isn't just mine, it's ours. It's for the single mother choosing between groceries and her power bill, the senior trying to keep the lights on, and the young voter who showed up believing that their voice matters. Alicia Johnson pledged to support energy policy at the PSC that benefits the public, rather than catering to the interests of powerful energy companies.
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fromPoynter
18 hours ago

Markwayne Mullin talked about the smell of war on Fox News. His record shows no military service - Poynter

Senator Markwayne Mullin faced criticism for describing war experiences despite having no military service, later clarifying he performed special assignments outside the Department of Defense.
fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

Top Arizona lawmaker says he's complied with a subpoena for 2020 election records

Late last week I received and complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records relating to the Arizona State Senate's 2020 audit of Maricopa County. The FBI has the records.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Kevin Kiley Quitting the GOP, Effective Immediately

Congressman Kevin Kiley leaves the Republican Party to become an independent while maintaining his GOP caucus affiliation, preserving the House majority.
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fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Anthropic sues the Pentagon after being labeled a national security risk

Anthropic sued the Trump administration after being labeled a supply chain risk and facing federal technology bans, claiming unlawful retaliation for refusing to weaken AI safety guardrails.
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Anthropic sues the Pentagon after being labeled a threat to national security | Fortune

Anthropic had been trying to ensure that the government does not use its AI model Claude for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The Pentagon, which has been using Claude for a variety of purposes, including processing intelligence, wanted these restrictions removed from Anthropic's existing contract and for Anthropic to agree to a new contract in which it allowed the military to deploy Claude for 'all lawful use.'
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fromGothamist
10 hours ago

For many in New Jersey, ICE detention center is another 'black mark' for Goldman Sachs

That's a phrase that often companies hide behind to try to defer their responsibilities for the actions that they're taking. I certainly don't buy that. Goldman Sachs and its partner, Dalfen Industrial, sold the facility to the federal government last month for $129.3 million, more than double its official value listed on tax records.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Kristi Noem's Deputy Wasted' Millions on Vehicles with ICE Logo That Agents Refuse to Use: Report

Madison Sheahan, who DHS Sec. Kristi Noem made second in command at ICE, wasted millions of dollars from Congress/OBBB and ordered 2,500 vehicles wrapped with its flashy logo. According to the report by the Examiner's Anna Giaritelli, three sources described millions of taxpayer dollars being wasted on acquiring thousands of vehicles for ICE that are viewed by the agents as unusable.
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fromBreaking Defense
3 days ago

Anthropic CEO says Pentagon ban less harsh than Hegseth had threatened - Breaking Defense

The vast majority of our customers are unaffected by a supply chain risk designation. It plainly applies only to the use of Claude by customers as a direct part of contracts with the Department of War, not all use of Claude by customers who have such contracts.
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fromAbove the Law
12 hours ago

Judge Rules That Kari Lake Is Still A Loser - Above the Law

Kari Lake's illegal appointment as Deputy CEO of USAGM resulted in court nullification of her actions, dismantling critical US media broadcasting into Iran and other regions.
fromReadWrite
17 hours ago

House bill targets controversial prediction event markets

Under-regulated prediction markets have exposed America to needless public safety and national security risks by allowing traders to invest in outcomes related to sensitive matters like terrorism, assassination, war, or elections. Prediction markets also sponsor sports-related contracts against the wishes of many states, including Utah, that would otherwise prohibit these contracts if offered as traditional sports betting.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Pete Buttigieg's replacement says all his problems are because Buttigieg wants to run for president - LGBTQ Nation

A lot of people, when they have a job, they use that job to run for a different office. And I think Mayor Pete, uh, Secretary Buttigieg, was running for president while he was the secretary of DOT and didn't pay attention to the basics.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Somali Americans hounded by ICE and rightwing influencers' on edge in Ohio: I'm scared to go outside'

We're exposing all of you. Every single one of you, you're all going back. Then in the early hours of New Year's Day, there was a break-in at the daycare. It was heart-breaking to me, said Abukar Mohammed, a part-owner of the business. I never thought that in America there would be racial things, that this could happen in America. I was shocked.
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fromThe Nation
19 hours ago

How the Abortion Rights Activists Found Their Radical Imagination

President Obama called Nancy Keenan early morning to pressure NARAL Pro-Choice America's support for healthcare reform despite anti-choice Democrats' abortion coverage concerns tied to the Hyde Amendment's decades-old taxpayer funding restrictions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Bereaved parents urge MPs to vote for social media ban for under-16s

Bereaved parents have urged lawmakers to back an immediate ban on under-16s using social media as MPs prepare to vote on proposed restrictions for the first time. MPs will debate the Lords-backed ban for the first time on Monday, which proposes a default block for young people effective within 12 months of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill becoming law.
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fromDailycaller
10 hours ago

FBI Reportedly Raids ISIS-Inspired Suspects' Homes, Says Bombs Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's Office

FBI raided two ISIS-inspired suspects' homes after improvised explosive devices were thrown during a protest clash outside New York City mayor's office, with six people apprehended and two held in custody.
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fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

Warren Davidson is a rare hard-line Republican questioning the Middle East war

Rep. Davidson challenged Speaker Johnson over the legal basis for military strikes, demanding a congressional vote on war powers despite administration briefing and party pressure.
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fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

California Republicans suggest Trump could step in amid state's oil crisis

California Republicans suggest Trump could intervene in the state's oil crisis using the Defense Production Act, citing national security concerns related to military fuel supply and Middle East tensions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Republican Andy Ogles Declares Muslims Don't Belong' in USA After NYC Attack

Muslims don't belong in American society. Pluralism is a lie. Muslims don't belong in American society. Pluralism is a lie. Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) March 9, 2026
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fromThe Atlantic
15 hours ago

How Christian Nationalist Became an Epithet

Religious leaders in 1932 successfully influenced New Deal policies to advance Christian social values, including poverty abolition and welfare expansion, through prominent government officials.
fromReadWrite
16 hours ago

Morongo tribe lawsuit over California gaming compact dismissed

The tribe argued that several parts of the agreement violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, or IGRA, because they regulate issues that do not directly relate to the operation of Class III gaming. That category includes slot machines and casino-style table games offered at tribal casinos. Morongo's complaint laid out 17 separate claims, each focused on a specific provision in the compact.
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fromFortune
15 hours ago

Oil over $100, markets in freefall, and Iran's new Supreme Leader is Trump's 'worst case' scenario | Fortune

Global stock markets plummeted amid escalating Iran conflict and oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel, with major indices falling 1-6% and volatility surging.
fromDefector
10 hours ago

Is Nellie Bowles The Worst Writer In America? | Defector

If you don't read Nellie Bowles every Friday, you are leading a sad, barren, and empty existence. Everything she does is funny and wise. Her columns have the exact spirit of the 70's writers whom I adored and who were so damn funny-and also deeply in the know. She has been described as the lovechild of Tom Wolfe and Joan Didion and the funniest writer in America.
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fromThe Walrus
12 hours ago

How Canada Is Being Pulled into America's War on "Narco-Terrorists" | The Walrus

The Donald Trump administration has insisted their actions are lawful and in compliance with the Law of Armed Conflict, with justification centred around "the United States' inherent right of self-defence as a matter of international law." The occupants targeted in the operation have been designated as "narco-terrorists" or members of "designated terrorist organizations," as a justification for blowing them out of the water-except, to date, no evidence or intelligence to back up those claims has been presented by the US to the public.
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fromFortune
10 hours ago

Trump promised to fill America's oil reserves 'right to the top.' A year later, oil has exceeded $100 and they're still less than 60% full | Fortune

We will bring prices down, fill our strategic reserves up again right to the top, and export American energy all over the world. The president didn't set a deadline for himself to do so-but in retrospect, an expedient one might have been useful. A little over a year after his declaration, the U.S. is heavily involved in a conflict in the Middle East that has left a hole in globally traded petroleum supply and caused U.S. gas prices to jump.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump pledges to block legislation until US voter ID law passes

Trump refuses to sign legislation until Congress passes voter identification requirements, continuing focus on election administration despite evidence of minimal voter fraud.
fromCrooks and Liars
7 hours ago

'You're Running Hot': J6er Shocks Alex Jones By Calling For Death Of Zohran Mamdani

I stand by our commander-in-chief. Now that we've engaged with the enemy, it's time for total decimation. I love seeing the Muslims being absolutely dominated by the American forces in the Middle East. It shows the warring Christians are stronger than the weak Muslims.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

ICE arrests of immigrants without criminal records surge in Northern California

ICE arrests of people without apparent criminal records in Northern California increased fivefold during Trump's second term compared to the prior year, creating widespread fear among immigrant communities.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Nigel Farage fails to meet Trump after flying to Mar-a-Lago

Nigel Farage flew to Florida to meet Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago but failed to connect with the president, who remained at his Doral property instead.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

US blacklists Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist' group

The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood uses unrestrained violence against civilians to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan and advance its violent Islamist ideology, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. The SDGT designation enables economic sanctions against the group, while the FTO label makes it illegal to provide material support to it.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

We are going make a tonne of money': US Senator Graham on US war on Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham suggests military intervention against Iran aims to control its oil resources and establish profitable US partnerships in the Middle East.
#trump-administration
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Stephen Miller a big problem' for Trump administration, says Republican senator

Republican Senator Thom Tillis calls for Stephen Miller's removal, citing his outsized influence over cabinet operations and pattern of embarrassing the administration through hasty decisions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Republican Senator Calls for Trump to Dump Stephen Miller After Noem Firing: He's a Big Problem'

Senator Thom Tillis called for President Trump to remove adviser Stephen Miller, citing his role in immigration policy, controversial statements about a shooting, and Greenland acquisition push.
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fromFortune
16 hours ago

When it comes to the war in Iran don't go betting on the TACO trade, says top JPMorgan investment strategist | Fortune

Despite Iran tensions and oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel, markets remain stable as investors expect Trump to resolve the conflict within four to five weeks, betting on his historical pattern of backing down from aggressive policies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Short Term! Short Term!' Trump Tells GOP Retreat Iran Excursion' Will Be Quick

Trump characterized military action against Iran as a short-term operation while praising the U.S. military's capabilities and his administration's first-year achievements.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump's energy chief blames oil price spike on market fear

The administration attributes record fuel price surges to market fear and speculation rather than actual supply shortages, while implementing measures to mitigate costs during the midterm year.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips Trump Spox's Comments On Iran: Karoline Leavitt Doesn't Rule Out a Draft!'

It has been, and it will continue to be, and President Trump wisely does not remove options off of the table. I know a lot of politicians like to do that quickly, but the president as commander in chief wants to continue to assess the success of this military operation. It's not part of the current plan right now, but the president, again, wisely keeps his options on table.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Claims it Accidentally Showed Wrong Trump Clip

Fox News aired outdated dignified transfer footage instead of Saturday's ceremony honoring six killed service members, omitting footage of Trump wearing a baseball cap that drew criticism.
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Finance Guru: Geopolitical conflicts typically trigger 4% S&P declines that recover within a month, but this time is different

For the 25 major episodes going back to 1950, we typically see a decline in the S&P of around 4%. Now, usually after a month, the S&P tends to recover that entire decline. Then he immediately walked it back. The playbook, he said, does not apply here.
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fromemptywheel
15 hours ago

Trump Dreads Failing Like Jimmy Carter Did on Iran - emptywheel

Trump repeatedly compared his Venezuela operation to Carter's failed 1980 hostage rescue attempt, emphasizing the operation's success in avoiding casualties and aircraft losses.
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