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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Illinois governor proposes cancelling tax breaks for datacenters

Illinois will pause new datacenter tax credits for two years and require datacenter developers to cover added power capacity costs to protect consumers' affordability.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

The White House's resistance to reforming ICE prolongs the Department of Homeland Security shutdown

Negotiations to limit ICE and Border Patrol powers are stalled, leaving the Department of Homeland Security unfunded and a shutdown likely through at least February.
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fromPOLITICO
36 minutes ago

White House wants a reprieve in spy-powers fight that is splitting the GOP

Section 702 reauthorization faces sharp GOP divisions and a looming April 20 deadline, with Trump’s public stance likely decisive for a clean extension.
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fromwww.npr.org
18 minutes ago

Some cities are ditching license plate readers over immigration surveillance concerns

Automatic license plate readers, widely deployed and used for solving crimes, face growing local opposition over surveillance and potential data sharing with federal immigration enforcement.
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fromPortland Mercury
4 hours ago

Oregon Democrats Want to Nix Trump's Tax Cuts From State Code

Oregon lost $888 million from federal H.R. 1 tax changes; progressives seek to restore $311 million by repealing three replicated federal tax breaks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire greed' amid California tax battle

The Vermont senator railed against the greed, arrogance and moral turpitude of the nation's ruling class, calling it fairly disgusting that some ultra-wealthy tech leaders have fled California or are threatening to do so, if the proposed wealth tax becomes law. Never before have so few people had so much wealth and so much power, Sanders thundered on stage at the Wiltern theater, where a raucous crowd of longtime supporters shouted shame.
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fromFox News
7 hours ago

Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani clashes with Hochul over tax hikes as some critics warn of catastrophe

New York City's mayor's push to raise taxes on high earners faces gubernatorial opposition and could prompt property tax hikes and broader fiscal conflict.
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fromJewish Insider
1 hour ago

Nearly half of New York City Council joins JVP, CODEPINK in pro-Cuba appeal

New York Democrats joined a campaign funded by China-aligned tycoon Neville 'Roy' Singham to provide solar panels and generators to embargoed Cuba.
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fromThe Nation
21 minutes ago

The Job of Being Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson's grassroots, cross-racial, cross-class organizing contrasts with donor-focused, technocratic campaign tactics that contributed to declining Democratic turnout.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 hours ago

Trump extends order allowing US to inspect and detain ships bound for Cuba - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"The Cuban government has not demonstrated that it will refrain from the use of excessive force against United States vessels or aircraft that may engage in memorial activities or peaceful protest north of Cuba. Further, the unauthorized entry of any United States-registered vessel into Cuban territorial waters continues to be detrimental to the foreign policy of the United States because such entry could facilitate a mass migration from Cuba."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Les Wexner says he was conned by Epstein; Democrats push back on testimony

Les Wexner says Jeffrey Epstein stole large sums from him and that Wexner severed ties, denying any knowledge of Epstein's sexual abuse.
fromSun Sentinel
1 hour ago

Haitian TPS holders in Florida get green light to renew driver licenses

Haitians in Florida with Temporary Protected Status can continue renewing their driver licenses, Miami-Dade County said, citing updated state guidance. But the directive only applies until March 15 or when a court makes a decision in the ongoing appeal process filed by the Trump administration following the decision by a federal judge earlier this month to halt the end of the protections.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
49 minutes ago

Haiti braces for the possible end of TPS for more than 300,000 citizens in the United States

A federal appeals court will decide whether Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Haitians in the U.S. ends, risking large-scale returns to a still-dangerous Haiti.
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fromJezebel
1 hour ago

Danish Prime Minister Squashes Lindsey Graham's Sexist Remark Like the Little Bug He Is

Sen. Lindsey Graham insulted Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the Munich Security Conference, using sexist language and hostile behavior during a meeting about Greenland.
fromJezebel
1 hour ago

ICE Deported a Baby to Mexico Hours After He Was Hospitalized

Juan Nicolás has been detained at Dilley since January, where his mother said he's been consistently sick. According to reports compiled by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), Univision's Lidia Terrezas, and Juan's mother, at about 3 a.m. on Sunday, Juan suffered a "medical episode" where he was "choking on his own vomit." He was rushed to a hospital on Monday night and diagnosed with bronchitis.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys

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.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal

President Trump urged the UK not to cede Diego Garcia, calling a 100-year lease a mistake and stressing its strategic importance for US-UK military operations.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

The United States demands Cuba make dramatic changes very soon'

The United States demanded on Wednesday that Cuba undertake very dramatic changes very soon, while increasing pressure on an island facing its worst economic crisis in decades. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding conversations with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Raul Castro, the regime's strongman, according to the U.S. outlet Axios, which claims these talks are taking place outside the Cuban government's official channels in Havana.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Proof of concept'? What Trump can achieve in first Board of Peace meeting

Disquiet has surrounded the board since the November security council vote, with many traditional Western allies wary of the US administration's apparent wider ambitions, which some have viewed as an attempt to rival the United Nations in a Trump-dominated format. Others, including countries that have already signed on as members, have raised concerns about the board's fitness to effect meaningful change in Gaza.
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fromwww.dw.com
38 minutes ago

US-Iran news: Trump dials up pressure amid diplomatic talks

However, the US media reports say that Trump has not made a final decision on whether to attack Iran. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, along with nearly 80 aircraft, was around 700 kilometers (435 miles) off Iranian shores as of Sunday. A second aircraft carrier group, the USS Gerald Ford, is also moving towards the region.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

Emily Harrop favourite to win gold for France after being eligible for Team GB

The Independent covers major US issues without paywalls funded by donations; ski mountaineering debuts at the Olympics with Emily Harrop favored in the women's event.
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fromNew York Amsterdam News
5 hours ago

Advocates fear major unintended consequences in Hochul's fight against ICE

Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal would allow New Yorkers to sue federal officials in state court while codifying qualified immunity, potentially blocking those lawsuits.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Republican Gov Hits Back At Trump Official Trying to Limit States' Rights: I'll Beat You In Court'

Prediction markets aren't new. The CFTC has regulated these markets for over two decades. They provide useful functions for society by allowing everyday Americans to hedge commercial risks like increases in temperature and energy price spikes. They also serve as an important check on our news media and our information streams. Today, the CFTC is taking an important step to ensure that these markets have a place here in America and have the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy that our derivatives markets deserve.
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Dozens of Southern California politicians call on Wasserman to resign as LA28 Olympics chair

Dozens of Southern California politicians on Wednesday said that Casey Wasserman needs to step down from overseeing the 2028 Olympics - the latest push to oust the embattled mogul in the aftermath of the latest Epstein files release. The Los Angeles County legislative delegation, which represents 37 state senators and Assembly members, said in a statement that Wasserman should resign.
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#tariffs
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Trump FCC Chair Confirms He's Started Enforcement Proceedings' Against The View

The FCC opened an investigation into ABC's The View over equal-time guidance, and Chairman Carr vowed to hold broadcasters accountable for political influence.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Ofcom to speed up decision on rules over blocking illegal images online

Ofcom is fast-tracking rules requiring tech companies to block illegal intimate images and use hash-matching, with measures expected to take effect this summer.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Trump FCC Chair Says Colbert Scandal Stems From Wanting to Give More Airtime For More Democrats'

Well, President Trump has been so far ahead of the curve on so many issues, as you noted, on the economy, on border security, and perhaps nowhere else when he called out the legacy media for being fake news, replied Carr, adding: And yesterday, the American people got to see that on full display. And it's why people have more trust and faith in gas station sushi today than they do in the legacy news media.
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#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago
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Democrats would probably get more votes if they abandoned trans people. But they haven't. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago
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Democrats would probably get more votes if they abandoned trans people. But they haven't. - LGBTQ Nation

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fromQueerty
12 hours ago

No one asked to see shirtless RFK Jr. & Kid Rock chugging whole milk in a hot tub post-workout, but alas... - Queerty

RFK Jr. posted a real, bizarre workout video with Kid Rock that provoked ridicule, disbelief, and renewed concerns about his public judgment and image.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Levitt Dragged For Claiming Posts Come Straight From Trump, After Racist Vid

Karoline Leavitt asserted Trump’s Truth Social posts come directly from him, contradicting earlier staffer-blame for a racist Obama-as-apes post and prompting ridicule.
fromQueerty
10 hours ago

Mary Trump makes chilling observation about her crazy uncle & her deceased grandmother - Queerty

Many people have told me I should change my last name, but instead, Donald should change his. 'Donald Epstein' has a nice ring to it, don't you think?
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fromsfist.com
8 hours ago

Newsom and Lurie Will Both Make TV Ads Against California Billionaire Tax, as Rich Guys Launch Opposition

California billionaires are funding a campaign to defeat a proposed one-time 5% tax on net worth over $1 billion.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Wes Moore Hits Back At Trump's Request For Him To Ask Politely' For Help Over Potomac Spill

Wes Moore refused Trump's condition to fix the Potomac spill, asserting the ruptured D.C. pipe sits on federal land and Maryland assisted Washington, D.C.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Don Lemon Gives New Take For Why Churchgoers Didn't Realize He Was a Journalist

A journalist covering a Minnesota church protest was arrested and pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging interference with religious freedom and conspiracy.
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fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

Someone Stole Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Car, It Was Recovered the Next Day in Vallejo

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Ford Expedition was stolen from City Hall on Presidents Day, recovered in Vallejo the next day, and a suspect remains at large.
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fromIntelligencer
11 hours ago

Trumpworld Takes the Cold Plunge

Senior officials in the second Trump administration publicly perform cold plunges and fitness stunts as wellness-themed, publicity-driven activities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Newsmax Guest Wants to Start Vetting' Olympians For Their Political Views

Figure skater named Amber Glenn, never heard of her before this, but launched a rant about Trump and the transgender issue, saying, quote, It's been a hard time for the LGBT community overall in this administration,' which it hasn't been. But she was a three-time reigning champ and was expected to at least win a medal. She flopped, got 13th place.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Motorists left out of pocket by car insurance over key policy

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while consumer watchdog Which? warns many car insurance policies inadequately cover personal belongings.
fromMail Online
15 hours ago

Trump poised for historic UFO disclosure, daughter-in-law confirms

The rumors were sparked by claims from Mark Christopher Lee, a UK-based director and ufologist, who told Daily Mail 'an advisor to the Trump administration' told him that the president 'has been given authority by the other major world leaders to make this announcement.' However, Lee said it has been moved up to coincide with Roswell's 79th anniversary on July 8. He told the Daily Mail that 'new intelligence developments have made it a matter of urgency.'
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

White House says Iran would be wise' to take deal amid military buildup

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has said Iran would be wise to make a deal, as the United States surges further military assets to the Middle East. Her statement came as part of a series of veiled threats from officials under US President Donald Trump, a day after US and Iranian representatives held a second round of indirect talks this month.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say

US military assets are staged for possible strikes on Iran within days while the president has not yet decided whether to order an attack.
#redistricting
fromAxios
13 hours ago
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Jeffries wages rare public pressure campaign urging Maryland Democrats to redistrict

Jeffries pushes Democratic-controlled states to redraw legislative maps to counter Republican mid-decade redistricting and recover competitive House seats.
fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago
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Democrat suggests LGBTQ+ candidates can't win outside of Palm Springs - LGBTQ Nation

Ammar Campa-Najjar's campaign predicted an LGBTQ+ candidate could not win the redrawn 48th District, highlighting Palm Springs' voters and singling out Marni von Wilpert.
fromAxios
13 hours ago
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Jeffries wages rare public pressure campaign urging Maryland Democrats to redistrict

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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

What Is This, A Louis C.K. Bit? - See Also - Above the Law

Recent developments span prosecutorial minimization of alleged sexual conduct, Defense Department limits on elite law school tuition aid, judicial restraints on ICE, and financial threats to law schools and students.
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fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

The Justice Department is not acting like it used to, criminal defense lawyers note

Defense lawyers launched a Case Tracker documenting DOJ prosecutions with irregular charging practices, acquittals, and potential politicization of federal law enforcement.
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fromAxios
15 hours ago

States test limits of ICE, CBP agent immunity

States are exploring legal actions against federal agents for constitutional violations, but Supreme Court precedent and absence of congressional authorization limit such lawsuits.
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fromAbove the Law
20 hours ago

Morning Docket: 02.18.26 - Above the Law

Judicial rulings, law firm expansion, high-profile lawsuits, regulatory moves on gambling-like platforms, and courtroom controversies indicate active legal and political friction across sectors.
#ice-detention
fromKqed
20 hours ago
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California Democrats Ask Kristi Noem Not to Reopen FCI Dublin as an Immigration Jail | KQED

California lawmakers warn reopening the shuttered Dublin women's prison for ICE detention would endanger detainees and staff due to inadequate facility conditions and oversight gaps.
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago
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Senators decry surge in deaths at ICE detention facilities, citing poor medical care

At least 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025, triple the previous year's total, amid reported medical neglect and rapid detention expansion.
fromKqed
20 hours ago
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California Democrats Ask Kristi Noem Not to Reopen FCI Dublin as an Immigration Jail | KQED

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fromAbove the Law
15 hours ago

Trump DOJ Can't Answer, 'What Law Did My Client Allegedly Break?' - Above the Law

The Trump-era DOJ pursued a prosecution against six Democratic lawmakers without identifying any specific statute, resulting in a grand jury no-bill.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Letters: AG Bondi's histrionics won't stop questions on Epstein files

Sexual-abuse allegations must be thoroughly investigated and victims' voices prioritized over political theatrics.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Jeanine Pirro Demanded Prosecutors Indict Trump Critics: NYT

United States Attorney Jeanine Pirro instructed prosecutors to seek indictments of six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging military members not to follow illegal orders.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

This Guy Burned Every Bridge': Colin Allred Mocked After Texas Black Democrats Endorse His White Primary Opponent

Colin Allred lost the Texas Black Democrats' endorsement while running in the newly redistricted 33rd congressional district Democratic primary.
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

DOJ Admits to Violating Court Orders in Immigration Cases Over 50 Times Since December Just in New Jersey

The Department of Justice admitted in a recent court filing that it had violated over 50 court orders in immigration cases and that stunning figure was just since Dec. 5 and only included cases in New Jersey. The tactics used during President Donald Trump administration's immigration crackdown have been loudly criticized and sparked nationwide protests and multiple court challenges, especially after two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in Minneapolis:
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: AG Bondi's histrionics won't stop questions on Epstein files

During questioning by Congress, Attorney General Pam Bondi used shouting as a technique to deflect difficult questions about President Donald Trump and the Epstein Files, citing the current strong stock market as an example of Trump's success. But Trump cannot be let off the hook for possible crimes just because he is perceived as doing some things right. Even a criminal as notorious as mob boss Al Capone appears to have been a family man who supported projects in his community. Such benevolence, though admirable, didn't erase the need for accountability when he committed tax evasion and murder.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What's Next for US Healthcare? Ask Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's new public health laboratory opened with staffing, safety, and infrastructure failures that caused mishandled COVID testing and a newborn false positive.
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

CBS accused of corporate capitulation' amid row over Colbert interview with Democrat US politics live

The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico, the network said in a statement. The show was provided legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal-time rule for two other candidates, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and presented options for how the equal time for other candidates could be fulfilled. The Late Show decided to present the interview through its YouTube channel with on-air promotion on the broadcast rather than potentially providing the equal-time options.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
15 hours ago

What we know about the SAVE America Act, the bill that could change voting rules in the United States

The bill, named the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, seeks to establish new federal standards for voter registration and voting in federal elections, focusing on proof of citizenship and stricter photo ID requirements. This comes ahead of the midterm elections in November. What does the SAVE America Act propose? The proposal would require citizens to present documents such as a passport or birth certificate to register to vote or update their registration.
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fromKotaku
18 hours ago

Feds Try To Dox Discord And Reddit Users Who Are Mean To ICE

It reports that Google, Reddit, Discord, and Meta have received hundreds of administrative subpoenas from the Department of Homeland Security in recent months. The goal is to get information on the identities of people behind accounts found to be tracking ICE agent movements or criticizing the group as it carries out its operations, during which officers have killed at least two people so far in 2026.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Dan Bongino and Kash Patel Spend 20 Minutes Patting Each Other on the Back Over Work at FBI: You And I Did a Pretty Good Job'

It's not hard to do the job you signed up for if you're allowed to do the job you signed up for, and President Trump and this administration backs law enforcement and gave us the resources and gave us the autonomy in you and I in running this building to remove the red tape, to remove the unnecessary approvals, and to get a thousand extra agents that's what we did, Dan.
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#dhs
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Jared Moskowitz Declares Kristi Noem 'Needs To Go'

Kristi Noem should be fired for allegedly undermining ICE, FEMA, and DHS, failing immigration metrics, and being linked to deadly federal-agent actions.
fromBoston.com
14 hours ago

Trump admin responds to lawsuit from Healey aide over work authorization

An aide to Gov. Maura Healey sued the Trump administration last month, arguing that the government's "arbitrary and capricious" visa application policies could cause her to lose her job. The administration responded this week, contending that Massachusetts federal district court does not have proper jurisdiction and that "national security concerns" outweigh any harm to her. Valentina Amaro Bowser, an immigrant from Venezuela who worked as a media director for Healey beginning in 2023, is suing the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
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fromFox News
1 day ago

NYC Board of Elections worker says 'not my job to report anyone' when asked about registering non-citizens

A New York City Board of Elections worker said it is not his job to report anyone when asked about processing registrations for non-citizens, hidden video footage shows. According to undercover video captured by Muckraker, in which its reporter attempted to pose as a non-citizen, a worker said he would process applications for non-citizens. "Once in a while ... we have people come in here ... and they register, they weren't a citizen," the worker told the reporter. When the reporter claimed to the worker that he was a green card holder from Canada, he was told he needed to be a citizen.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago

James Talarico raises $2.5 million for Texas Senate run after Stephen Colbert drama

James Talarico raised $2.5 million in 24 hours after a reportedly canceled Stephen Colbert interview, boosting momentum in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
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fromTruthout
12 hours ago

White House Uses Black History Message to Promote Bill Critics Say Would Disenfranchise Black Voters

The SAVE America Act would impose strict ID requirements that likely disenfranchise millions of Black and other marginalized voters.
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fromNextgov.com
12 hours ago

The Pentagon says it's getting its AI providers on 'the same baseline'

The Pentagon is coordinating with four major U.S. AI firms to align expectations and deploy AI agents while pressing Anthropic for broader model access.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago

Barabak: There's nothing phony about California elections. The same can't be said for Trump and his enablers.

Mike Johnson repeated baseless claims that California's ballot-counting is fraudulent despite evidence showing accurate, slower counts due to underfunding.
fromPoynter
22 hours ago

In the age of AI and body cameras, no video speaks for itself - Poynter

As a two-time Peabody Award-winning broadcast journalist and the founding director of the University of Colorado Boulder's Visual Evidence Lab - and as fellows at Stanford University's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences - we understand how video can be easily manipulated. Even when genuine, it can distort reality by triggering our own biases. Video makes us believe we are witnessing events firsthand, but we are not.
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fromArs Technica
20 hours ago

Inside the DHS forum where ICE agents trash talk one another

HSI forum members express discomfort with mass deportation, criticize ERO tactics, debate agent interactions with protesters, and complain about working conditions.
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