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fromemptywheel
1 hour ago

As Spacemen Stalk Jim Comey, Loaner AUSA Tyler Lemons Doxed Him - emptywheel

Greg Formicone, using the moniker Spaceman Chuck, was arrested for threats against public figures tied to disputes over privileged communications and unsealed court materials.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago
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Elias: Newsom's 2028 presidential star rising after state's Prop. 50 win

Proposition 50's decisive win, fueled by Democratic funding and a near-64% margin, strengthens Gavin Newsom's national standing and aids a potential 2028 presidential bid.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago
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Barabak: Proposition 50 is a short-term victory against Trump. But at what cost?

Proposition 50 passed, scrapped the nonpartisan redistricting commission, and deepened partisan division by redrawing maps to help Democrats, risking greater national polarization.
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fromSlate Magazine
16 minutes ago

The Supreme Court's Anti-Trans Passport Decision Is Both Mystifying and Malicious

Supreme Court allowed Trump administration to require passports display sex assigned at birth, reversing decades of policy and harming transgender and nonbinary Americans.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Bill Maher Savages Supreme Court Over Trump Wins: Bunch Of Partisan Hacks'

The Supreme Court's recent rulings favor President Trump, raising concerns the Court appears partisan instead of serving as an independent check on executive power.
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fromFortune
8 hours ago
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Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP payments after some states quickly paid the food benefits | Fortune

fromFortune
8 hours ago
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Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP payments after some states quickly paid the food benefits | Fortune

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fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

When I Was John Fetterman

John Fetterman is a senator, husband, father, stroke survivor and controversial Zionist whose campaign communications provoked both admiration and resignation from a former staffer.
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fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Andrew told by UK government to explain friendship with Jeffrey Epstein to US Congress

UK government told Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to fly to the United States to answer questions about his long-standing friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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fromAxios
29 minutes ago

Trump scrambles for minerals to break dependence on China

The U.S. depends on rare earth magnets largely supplied through China, driving urgent diplomacy, investments, and deals to diversify critical-mineral supply chains.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Elon Musk makes himself far-right fixture after White House departure

When the far-right activist Tommy Robinson emerged from a London courtroom this week after a judge cleared him of a terrorism charge, he gave thanks to the man he said had bankrolled his defense. Elon Musk, I'm forever grateful. If you didn't step in and fund my legal fight I'd probably be in jail, Robinson said. Thank you, Elon.
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fromWIRED
2 hours ago

Trump's Hatred of EVs Is Making Gas Cars More Expensive

Rolling back environmental efficiency regulations raises long-term consumer costs by increasing vehicle prices, fuel expenses, and uncertainty for industries adapting to shifting standards.
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fromThe New Yorker
9 hours ago

The Washington Roundtable Answers Your Questions

Forces shaping the 2026 midterms include Zohran Mamdani's rise, intense state redistricting, many incumbents retiring, and the legacy of Dick Cheney after his death.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Taking inspiration from Mamdani, democratic socialists look to expand their power in L.A.

Democratic Socialist organizers in Los Angeles are leveraging Zohran Mamdani’s New York win to mobilize renters and working-class voters around affordability and pocketbook issues.
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fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: Apartment Fire Erupts in North Beach, Quickly Contained by SFFD

An apartment fire in San Francisco damaged multiple buildings with no injuries amid local politics, environmental rollbacks, community events, and national news developments.
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fromKqed
1 day ago

Fed. Tax Breaks for "Going Green" at Home Set to Expire | KQED

Nancy Pelosi will not run for a new term, ending her 38-year congressional career.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
10 hours ago

Trump's historic' deportation campaign spreads fear on the streets, but the president wants more

President Trump intensified immigration enforcement, deporting hundreds of thousands, expanding raids, and pursuing aggressive policies that have led to legal challenges and civil rights concerns.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Laura Ingraham Tells Senate Republican, Y'all Gonna Get Wiped Out' in the Midterms if GOP Keeps Filibuster

The federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1, after the Senate could not agree on a bill to keep the government funded beyond September. While the GOP controls the chamber 53-47, 60 votes are necessary to invoke cloture to break filibusters and advance legislation. In exchange for the requisite votes, Democrats are demanding that Republicans agree to extend healthcare premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Republicans have refused.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago

H-1B visa: Spouses on H-4 visa face new threat

The agency, which handles employment authorization renewals, said its current processing time is four months in 80% of cases. But immigration experts said the agency will likely take longer than that in certain cases. And because visa holders can only apply for work permits a maximum of six months in advance, some H-4 holders may not get their permits re-approved before they expire. Foreign workers must immediately stop working if their employment authorizations lapse.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani's win shows the power of mobilizing non-voters | Ben Davis

Economic concerns, not cultural backlash, drove voter choices; subsequent elections delivered a strong Democratic resurgence and rejection of the conservative 'vibe shift'.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

ICE facing fierce backlash after video apparently shows unconscious man clutching child during arrest

ICE faces scrutiny after footage showed a man appearing to collapse while clutching a child during an arrest; officials said the emergency was fabricated.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Huge victory' in Portland as judge's final order bars Trump from sending national guard

A federal judge blocked deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, finding protests predominantly peaceful and insufficient evidence of widespread violence to justify federal intervention.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Trump made inroads with Latino voters. The GOP is losing them ahead of the midterms

Latino voters shifted back toward Democrats in recent state elections, reducing Republican gains and favoring Democratic candidates and initiatives.
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fromThe Mercury News
13 hours ago

Letters: This election repudiates Donald Trump and his policies

Voters rejected Trump’s policies over aggressive immigration enforcement, antivaccine appointments, politically motivated prosecutions, protectionist trade actions, federalized policing, and benefit cuts favoring billionaires.
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fromIntelligencer
4 hours ago

Once Again, Republicans Have a Trump Problem

Trump retains unusually dominant control of the Republican Party despite eroding approval and unpopular policies that threaten GOP performance when he is off the ballot.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Takes On the Military-Industrial Complex. (Guess Who's Likely to Win?)

Pete Hegseth proposes procurement reforms to cut bureaucratic delays, lower costs, and better serve service members, but his management style undermines their prospects.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

DHS Reportedly Sought to Buy Spirit Airlines Planes That Didn't Have Engines

Homeland Security leaders ordered ICE to buy 10 Spirit Airlines jets that weren't owned by Spirit and lacked engines, creating higher costs and DHS infighting.
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fromPadailypost
7 hours ago

Supes pick three finalists for sheriff - meet them on Monday

San Mateo County supervisors advanced three finalists—David Lazar, Ken Binder, and Brian Wynn Huynh Travis—for sheriff after interviewing seven candidates following Christina Corpus' firing.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Commentary: From the ballot box to the streets, Latinos are blowing the whistle on Trump's reign

Mass deportation campaigns and aggressive ICE raids drove Latino voters away from Trump, powering Democratic wins in several states.
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fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

Op-ed | Should our clergy be telling us how to vote? | amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani's past commentary alarmed much of New York City's Jewish community, prompting rabbis to urge votes against him despite his mayoral victory.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

BBC 100% fake news', says Donald Trump's press secretary

Karoline Leavitt labeled the BBC '100% fake news' and accused Panorama of selectively editing Trump's speech to mislead viewers.
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 hours ago

Why the US economy appears to be inoculated against Trump's turbulences

The U.S. economy seems immune to the turbulence created by Donald Trump. The first year of his second term in the White House has been fraught with upheaval due to his eagerness to impose a headlong agenda with a marked protectionist approach. Businesses are now inoculated against the vertigo and the uncertainty surrounding the Republican president. Since winning the election against Democrat Kamala Harris exactly one year ago, he has changed the world trade order in one fell swoop;
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Former GOP Senator Deems Trump Completely Out of Touch' With Americans

During a Friday appearance on CNN, former Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) deemed President Donald Trump completely out of touch with how Americans feel about the economy, adding that prices really aren't down everywhere, and people know that. Speaking to CNN's Erin Burnett, Flake referenced his recent op-ed in The Washington Post, in which he argued we're starting to see a great GOP migration away from Trump, promising it will only accelerate as we get closer to the midterms.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Trump says US to boycott South Africa G20 summit over white genocide'

Donald Trump announced U.S. officials will not attend the G20 in South Africa, citing alleged abuses against white farmers and calling the summit "a disgrace".
fromNextgov.com
14 hours ago

Energy names its third permanent CIO since the start of Trump 2.0

The Energy Department has named Dawn Zimmer as its newest permanent chief information officer - the third such official to serve in the role since the start of the Trump administration. Zimmer was brought on as Energy's principal deputy CIO last November, and first served as the acting CIO during the presidential transition. She has subsequently served as Energy's acting CIO in between a carousel of permanent - albeit short-lived - officials under Trump 2.0.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago

Today in History: November 8, Florida election recount begins

Today in history: On Nov. 8, 2000, a statewide recount began in Florida, which emerged as critical in deciding the winner of the 2000 presidential election between Republican George W. Bush and Democratic Vice President Al Gore. The recount would officially end on Dec. 12 upon orders from the U.S. Supreme Court, delivering Florida's electoral votes and the presidency to Bush. Also on this date: In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln won reelection as he defeated Democratic challenger George B. McClellan.
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fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider schools Pete Hegseth on drag in the military

Pete Hegseth apparently rescinded an admiral's promotion because of one (1) drag performance that had happened on that admiral's aircraft carrier,
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fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Trump: No US officials attending G20 in South Africa DW 11/08/2025

No US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa due to alleged mistreatment and land seizures targeting white farmers; South Africa denies persecution.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
7 hours ago

Pulte says Fannie, Freddie to remain in conservatorship with IPO plans

The administration is considering IPOs for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while they remain in conservatorship, facing complex regulatory and guarantee-related obstacles.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Fox's Bret Baier Grills Crypto Kingpin Pardoned by Trump: You're Saying There's No Connection to the Trump Sons?'

Changpeng Zhao received a presidential pardon amid questions about Binance's involvement with the Trump family's World Liberty Financial stablecoin and subsequent market gains.
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