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fromAxios
7 hours ago

Mike Johnson faces widespread Republican revolt

House GOP faces internal rebellion as conservatives publicly challenge Speaker Johnson, block legislation, and increasingly use discharge petitions to contest his control.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz' facing harrowing human right violations', new report alleges

Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz were shackled in a 2ft-high metal cage, left without water up to a day, and subjected to arbitrary, degrading punishment.
fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Sabrina Carpenter criticises White House after her song used in 'evil' ICE detention video

The short video, released on Monday, includes a compilation of individuals being detained by agents from Immig­ration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is set to the tune of Carpenter's hit track Juno. "Have you ever tried this one?" the caption attached to the video reads, referencing a lyric from the suggestive song in which Carpenter asks her love interest to "try out some freaky positions". Reacting to the post on X, Carpenter said: "This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda." Carpenter previously revealed that the song, which paints a fantasy of being in love and wanting to having a baby, is a reference to the 2007 film Juno, which follows the teenage pregnancy of a high-school student. The singer's live performances of the track, in which she adopts different sexual poses on stage, have previously prompted backlash.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 hours ago

Udderly Delicious: All Cream, No Substance - San Francisco Bay Times

Olivia Nuzzi allegedly engaged in a provocative digital affair with RFK Jr., prompting public scandal and personal fallout involving Ryan Lizza and sensational coverage.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

National Redistricting Expert Declares Democrats Have Clearly Won' the Gerrymandering War': Without a Doubt'

Democrats currently hold the gerrymandering advantage due to court-mandated use of older Texas maps and California's Prop 50 enabling Democratic-favored redistricting.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth remains in hot seat over Signal chat leak, boat strikes

Pete Hegseth shared secret information in a Signal chat, violating Department of Defense policies and potentially endangering US troops.
fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

A Cautionary Tale for Both Parties

In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump carried Tennessee's Seventh Congressional District by 22 points. Last night, in a special election to represent the district, the Republican Matt Van Epps won by only nine points, defeating the Democratic State Representative Aftyn Behn. Trump celebrated the outcome on Truth Social as a "BIG Congressional WIN," but the margin of victory in a deep-red district is ominous for Republicans. Van Epps underperformed Trump by 13 percentage points, a sign that the party is vulnerable heading into the 2026 midterms.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

US will expand social media, work history vetting for H-1B visas

The United States now requires public social media for H-1B applicants and will reject applicants linked to misinformation, disinformation, or censorship-related work.
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fromABC News
4 hours ago
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Democrats release Epstein Island photos as Maxwell argues against release of grand jury transcripts

fromAxios
14 hours ago
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Democrats release never-before-seen images and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's island

fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago
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Gay Rep. Robert Garcia shares "disturbing" photos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island hideaway - LGBTQ Nation

fromABC News
4 hours ago
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Democrats release Epstein Island photos as Maxwell argues against release of grand jury transcripts

fromAxios
14 hours ago
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Democrats release never-before-seen images and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's island

fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago
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Gay Rep. Robert Garcia shares "disturbing" photos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island hideaway - LGBTQ Nation

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fromSan Jose Spotlight
8 hours ago

Santa Clara County sues over federal housing grant changes - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County and a coalition sued HUD and the Trump administration over changes to Continuum of Care grants that cap permanent housing funds and change scoring.
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fromAxios
8 hours ago

Democrat announces articles of impeachment against Hegseth

Rep. Thanedar will unveil articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of murder and mishandling classified information at a rally in Washington, D.C.
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fromNextgov.com
8 hours ago

Bill prioritizing American customers for AI chips not expected to make it into final NDAA, sources say

GAIN AI likely will not be included in the 2026 NDAA; the China-focused FIGHT Act restricting U.S. investment in Chinese technology is likely included.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Trump's Hateful Oval Office Rant About Somali Immigrants Shines a Harsh Light on the Cowardice of His Cronies

President Donald Trump attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants, calling for their expulsion and arguing they should be barred from serving in Congress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Lawmakers decry Trump's immigration halt for 19 countries: scapegoating entire nationalities'

In Tuesday's memo, USCIS stated: Recently, the United States has seen what a lack of screening, vetting, and prioritizing expedient adjudications can do to the American people In light of identified concerns and the threat to the American people, USCIS has determined that a comprehensive re-review, potential interview, and re-interview of all aliens from high-risk countries of concern who entered the United States on or after January 20, 2021 is necessary.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

State Department Slaps Trump's Name on U.S. Institute of Peace Building and Renames It After Him

The State Department renamed the United States Institute of Peace the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace amid legal conflict over USIP's dissolution.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Inspector general report raises concerns about Hegseth's use of Signal chat

The report, slated to be released on Thursday, is said to recommend further training in the handling of sensitive information. The Pentagon's inspector general has reportedly determined that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth improperly used the messaging app Signal to convey sensitive information, thereby putting a United States military operation at risk. Media reports, released on Wednesday, offered a preview of the inspector general's report, slated to be released in full on Thursday.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

CEO Behind Trump Stares Skyward and Possibly Yearns for Rapture as President Rages Against Immigrants

President Trump launched a bigoted rant targeting Somali immigrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar during an Oval Office meeting, prompting visible discomfort from CEO Antonio Filosa.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

JUST IN: Hegseth Reportedly Ousted Admiral Who Expressed Concerns About Legality of Boat Bombings

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asked Admiral Alvin Holsey to retire after Holsey raised legal concerns about lethal boat bombings targeting suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Protest at Koreatown temple ends in arrests, hate accusations

A pro-Palestinian protest at Wilshire Boulevard Temple escalated, prompting two arrests and increased security after disruptions during an Israeli defense technology event.
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Review finds Hegseth put US troops at risk with Signal use DW 12/04/2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put American troops and mission at risk when he used the Signal mesaging app on his personal device to discuss planned strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, a report by the Pentagon's watchdog has found. That's according to US media, including CNN and ABC, and news agencies. They cite sources familiar with the results of the investigation by the Pentagon's inspector general, which hasn't yet been publicly released.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
8 hours ago

A New $100 Fee to Visit US National Parks Was Just Announced

New international entrance fees and a shift to fully digital passes risk reducing international tourism and harming gateway economies while funding park maintenance backlogs.
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.

Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. a community that's recently faced attacks from President Trump. On Tuesday, Trump called Somali immigrants "garbage" and said he wanted to send them "back to where they came from." He continued on Wednesday, saying, "they've destroyed our country and all they do is complain, complain, complain." The tirade came less than two weeks after Trump threatened to strip temporary legal protections from Somali migrants living in Minnesota.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump's expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve?

Prediction market Kalshi on Wednesday put the odds of Hassett being nominated at 86 percent, compared with 6 percent for former Fed governor Kevin Warsh and 4 percent for sitting Fed governor Michelle Bowman. As the central bank of the world's largest economy, the Fed is arguably the most important financial institution on the planet. The Fed performs several key roles in the US economy, including setting monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks
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fromAxios
8 hours ago

U.S. brokers first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades

The U.S. is mediating Israel-Lebanon talks to de-escalate rising tensions from Israeli strikes and Hezbollah activity and to prevent a renewed war.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Piers Morgan Scolds Republican Candidate for Your Brazen Bigotry' After Dirty Muslim' Smear

Piers Morgan confronted Texas candidate Valentina Gomez over explicit anti-Muslim and bigoted rhetoric during a tense televised interview.
fromAxios
8 hours ago

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell sets up run for Minnesota governor

He'll announce his plans on Dec. 11, Lindell told the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Erika Kirk Remains Steadfast Second Amendment Supporter After Murder of Husband: Shooting Not a Gun Problem'

Erika Kirk maintains support for the Second Amendment after her husband's murder, attributing shootings to mental health and deeper human problems and embracing Christian forgiveness.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Single ticket-holder scoops 8.6 million Lotto jackpot

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Growing debt left me fearful over Christmas - I had to turn to church for help'

Local churches and Christian organisations provide crucial financial and emotional support to indebted parents, alleviating holiday hardship and debt-related crises.
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fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Mike Johnson Says He Opposes Bill Banning Lawmakers From Stock Trading

Mike Johnson supports stricter insider-trading rules but opposes an outright ban on lawmakers' stock trading, arguing a ban would deter qualified candidates from running.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Trump-appointed Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton says local concerns, corporate compliance are among office's top priorities | amNewYork

Jay Clayton prioritizes reducing gun and fentanyl crimes and speeding corporate compliance in white-collar investigations as U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York.
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fromwww.dailynews.com
19 hours ago

New Los Angeles County law bans law enforcement face-coverings, including those worn by federal ICE agents

Los Angeles County ordinance bans law enforcement, including federal agents, from concealing identities with masks and requires identification during raids under penalty of criminal charges.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

CNN's Harry Enten Warns Tennessee Win Is Bad Omen' for GOP: The Blue Wave is Building!'

A nine-point Republican win in Tennessee's Trump-heavy 7th District reflects a roughly 13-point Democratic swing that could translate into 40+ House-seat gains.
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fromTruthout
12 hours ago

Veto Record Belies "Progressive" Air of Dem Leaders' Pick for Key Senate Race

Janet Mills, a two-term Maine governor backed by Senate Democrats, has a veto record opposing progressive economic measures while campaigning for the 2026 Senate seat.
#warrantless-arrests
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fromAbove the Law
14 hours ago

A Bad Week For Trump's Fake U.S. Attorneys - Above the Law

Eleventh Circuit upheld million-dollar sanctions against Trump and his claimed New Jersey lawyer; Eastern District prosecutor lost two high-profile cases; firm revamped summer recruiting.
#snap
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fromWIRED
10 hours ago

The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back

Proposed online safety bills would expand age verification and ID checks, raising risks of increased censorship, surveillance, and data breaches via third-party services.
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fromJezebel
10 hours ago

Trump's Department of Injustice Has Fired 8 More Immigration Judges

The Trump administration has dismissed dozens of immigration judges, worsening a three-million-case backlog while at least one fired judge alleges unlawful discrimination and seeks reinstatement.
fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago

Dems seek to limit who can be immigration judges. And, the GOP wins House election

The bill, introduced by California's Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Juan Vargas, would allow the attorney general to appoint temporary immigration judges who have served on appellate panels, are administrative judges in other agencies, or have at least 10 years of experience in immigration law. This legislation comes after the White House authorized up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges, while eliminating the requirement for them to have prior immigration law experience.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
21 hours ago

Barabak: What a scandal! (Or not.) How things have changed.

A few weeks ago, Katie Porter's campaign for California governor was reeling. A day after an irritable TV interview went viral, an old video surfaced of the former Orange County congresswoman cursing and berating one of her aides. Around the same time, the race for U.S. Senate in Maine was shaken by a number of disturbing online posts. In them, Democratic hopeful Graham Platner disparaged police and Black people, among other crude remarks.
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fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

Editorial | Actions and reactions because of ICE raids in NYC | amNewYork

Aggressive ICE enforcement in New York is provoking community resistance, harming immigrant families and businesses, and undermining public trust and public-safety goals.
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fromwww.esquire.com
10 hours ago

The GOP Needs to Drop Its 2020 Election Crusade Like Yesterday

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Van Heusen) has subpoenaed former special counsel Jack Smith, and because Congressman Jordan has no real guts, has requested he appear in a closed session. From Politico: Smith's lawyer Peter Koski said in a statement that his client looked forward to meeting with the panel later this month but that he regretted he could not appear in a public setting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

New Video Shows ICE Vehicles Swarming Mother of Karoline Leavitt's Nephew Before Her Arrest

(TMZ/WCVB/Mark Schiefelbein/AP photo) A new video obtained by TMZ shows the moment Bruna Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew. was detained by ICE agents last week. The security video, shot on November 25 and released by TMZ on Wednesday, shows Ferreira leaving her Revere, MA home before several other vehicles surround her car. Dressed in a gray hoodie, Ferreira exits the car and is promptly placed in handcuffs and led away.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps won the special election in western Nashville suburbs, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn roughly 52% to 46%.
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fromBusiness Insider
9 hours ago

Alex Karp says Palantir is 'highly ethical' but doesn't need you to believe him

Palantir's CEO defends company ethics, denies building a surveillance database, supports Trump's immigration policies, and signals political alignment with the administration.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Federal agents prepare to launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

Federal agents are launching Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans to arrest immigrants released after alleged serious crimes, prompting widespread community fear and business closures.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Karoline Leavitt skewered for saying she's "overwhelmed" by all the fake news from the White House - LGBTQ Nation

Karoline Leavitt said she is overwhelmed by fake news while the administration launched a 'Media Offender of the Week' webpage targeting journalists.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Hakeem Jeffries Praises Trump's Pardon of Beloved' Democrat: Exactly the Right Outcome'

Hakeem Jeffries supported President Trump's pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar, called the indictment thin, and expects Cuellar to remain in the House Democratic Caucus.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

The Olivia Nuzzi/Ryan Lizza Mess Is Less Shocking Than the Creepy Men Who Escape Scrutiny

Powerful men in media and politics often face few consequences while journalists involved—often women—lose credibility and careers.
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fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Trump Pardons Anti-Immigration Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar in Bribery Case

President Donald Trump issued a full pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar, who faced indictment on bribery, money-laundering, and conspiracy charges tied to alleged foreign payments.
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fromAxios
21 hours ago

Cheers and alarm: 4 takeaways from the GOP's win in Tennessee

Republicans narrowly held a House seat after spending heavily, reflecting voter unease with Trump's agenda and prompting Democratic debate over electable moderates versus progressives.
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fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

A leading kids safety bill has been poison pilled, supporters say

A House subcommittee packaged 19 bills to improve kids' online safety, but the reworked KOSA drops its duty-of-care and raises federal preemption concerns.
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fromSlate Magazine
10 hours ago

Republicans Had a Plan to Avoid Abortion in 2026. It Just Imploded.

A federal judge blocked enforcement of a Trump-era provision defunding Planned Parenthood, with competing court orders potentially affecting funding and political dynamics ahead of 2026.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Dem's historic performance in deep red district an ominous sign for the GOP: "We changed the story" - LGBTQ Nation

Aftyn Behn, a progressive Democrat, narrowly lost Tennessee's 7th district special election to Republican Matt Van Epps while outperforming expected results.
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