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2 hours ago

Democrats Face Mounting Pressure to Oppose Any New Funds for War on Iran

The Trump administration is requesting $50 billion in supplemental funding for its war on Iran, which costs $1 billion daily and has killed over 1,000 Iranians, while Democrats face pressure to block the funding request.
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fromTruthout
2 hours ago

With Kristi Noem Out, Can a Hamstrung FEMA Rebuild - Even Under Trump?

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS secretary after facing criticism for misleading Congress about ad spending and was accused of illegally obstructing FEMA operations and disaster relief.
#epstein-files-release
fromFortune
7 hours ago
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DOJ releases missing files with unconfirmed allegations about Trump from the 1980s | Fortune

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fromTruthout
2 hours ago

DOJ Releases Epstein Files Memos Referencing Trump Sexual Assault Allegations

The DOJ released previously withheld Epstein files containing a woman's 2019 FBI interviews alleging Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1980s when she was 13-15 years old.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

DoJ releases Epstein files containing uncorroborated abuse allegations against Trump

The US Justice Department released additional Epstein files including FBI interviews with a woman who made uncorroborated allegations against Epstein and Trump from the 1980s, which were initially withheld due to miscategorization as duplicates.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago

DOJ releases missing files with unconfirmed allegations about Trump from the 1980s | Fortune

The Justice Department released additional Epstein files containing uncorroborated accusations against President Trump that were mistakenly withheld during an earlier review due to incorrect coding.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

US senator seeks perjury investigation into Kristi Noem over DHS spending

Senator Blumenthal initiates a perjury investigation into former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for allegedly lying to Congress about Corey Lewandowski's influence over agency contracts.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Karoline Leavitt Slams Dems for Voting Against Declaring Iran a State Sponsor of Terror: Debilitated in Their Derangement'

53 House Democrats voted against reaffirming Iran as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, prompting White House criticism for undermining established bipartisan policy and Trump administration actions.
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fromTruthout
1 hour ago

White House Propaganda Videos Splice Horrific Iran War Footage With Video Games

The White House posted videos on X depicting U.S. strikes on Iran using video game graphics and memes, treating military operations as entertainment content while one strike killed approximately 180 Iranian sailors.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Trump White House Gives Update on Timeline for How Long Iran Operation Is Expected to Last

The Trump White House extended Operation Epic Fury's timeline to 4-6 weeks, reporting significant military achievements against Iran including neutralizing its navy, reducing ballistic missile threats by 90%, and weakening regional proxy forces.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Fox Anchor Presses Trump Labor Secretary on Jobs Numbers: It Doesn't Look Good'

Yeah, I couldn't agree with you. I think we have to address the fact that this is not a good report in its raw numbers, but we have also talk about why this possibly has happened, this snapshot in time. It was mentioned, the weather. We saw health care numbers go down.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
38 minutes ago

Negative jobs reportkeeps mortgage rates calm amid surging oil prices

February payrolls declined 92,000 with unemployment steady at 4.4%, while oil surged above $90 and mortgage rates remained flat amid volatile bond market movements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Karoline Leavitt Tells Fox Trump Is Very Excited' About New DHS Head After Noem Ouster

The president was very excited about Senator Markwayne Mullin moving into this role and being officially part of President Trump's team in the Cabinet. The White House will be working with the Senate to confirm him as quickly as possible. And we thank Secretary Noem for her efforts over the past year.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Leavitt Hits at Reports Putin Helping Iran Target US

Russia is providing intelligence to Iran to target U.S. forces in the Middle East, confirmed by Fox News and U.S. officials.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

Pam Bondi's Ludicrous New Scheme to Protect Lying DOJ Lawyers

The Justice Department proposed a rule allowing Attorney General Pam Bondi to freeze state bar investigations into DOJ lawyers' ethics violations, potentially indefinitely blocking accountability for alleged misconduct including perjury.
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fromAbove the Law
3 hours ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Multiple legal and policy challenges confront the Trump administration, including state lawsuits against tariffs, Supreme Court criticism over Second Amendment rulings, and erosion of congressional war powers.
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fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

Lindsey Halligan Under Investigation And The DOJ Is Big Mad About It - Above the Law

The DOJ proposed a regulation granting Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to block state bar ethics investigations into government lawyers, eliminating a remaining check on DOJ misconduct and preventing bar discipline as accountability.
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fromFortune
1 hour ago
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A Minneapolis Fed report details how much Trump's immigration crackdown hurt businesses and workers. 'There are not any people to hire' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 hour ago
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A Minneapolis Fed report details how much Trump's immigration crackdown hurt businesses and workers. 'There are not any people to hire' | Fortune

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fromHoodline
2 hours ago

Blakeman Echoes Replacement Rhetoric Linked To Buffalo Shooter

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman faced backlash for suggesting migrants are brought to the U.S. for Democratic votes and to undermine American culture, rhetoric critics link to the Great Replacement conspiracy theory cited in multiple mass killings.
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fromNextgov.com
1 hour ago

Tech bills of the week: quantum computing research; AI workforce development; and more

Congress introduced bills to strengthen quantum computing initiatives through enhanced modeling provisions and expanded AI/quantum workforce education programs.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

33 people died in ICE custody last year. Lawmaker wants to make California detention centers accountable

Private detention centers have earned millions in profits and continued to secure contracts with government agencies, despite well documented cases of health and safety violations. It is time for the State of California to use its legal and moral authority to inspect private detention facilities, hold bad actors accountable and close facilities with consistent, documented cases of human rights abuses.
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fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

An Argument Against Voting for the "Electable" Guy

I have been harping on the idea that voters who do not want to choose between "a lesser of two evils" in November need to show up to vote in the primaries process. I hope to see record engagement all throughout the spring and summer, building toward the November midterm elections.
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fromFast Company
2 hours ago

The U.S. just unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs. Here's how that could affect Fed interest rates, gas prices, and the Iran war

The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February with unemployment rising to 4.4%, marking the worst jobs report since the COVID pandemic, while geopolitical tensions with Iran drive oil prices above $90 per barrel.
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fromIntelligencer
4 hours ago

Paxton's Clever Ploy to Stay in Texas Senate Race

Ken Paxton defies Republican establishment and Trump pressure to withdraw from Texas Senate race, asserting his independent political standing and commitment to challenging incumbent John Cornyn.
fromAxios
1 hour ago

3 pledges Trump has made on Iran

It echoes the 1953 U.S.-backed coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected leader and installed Mohammad Reza Pahlavi as shah until he was deposed in the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Trump's approach represents an extension of his international political strategy applied to Iran, similar to his Venezuela policy.
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fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Trump to Host Right-Wing Leaders at Summit to Promote His "Donroe Doctrine"

Indeed, regional "divisions" - others might say "alarm" or "outrage" - had intensified during the fall of 2025 following the US's massive military build-up in the Caribbean, its air strikes against alleged drug boats - resulting in scores of extrajudicial killings - and the threats of a US attack on Venezuela.
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fromThe Washington Post
24 minutes ago

Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine's help

We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against Iran's drone systems. Ukrainian advisers and systems would shortly be on their way to the Persian Gulf region, because Ukraine helps partners who help ensure our security.
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fromThe Nation
6 hours ago

A Conflict Without Reason Has Become a Dangerous Holy War

Trump mirrors McKinley's imperialist approach by justifying military action through shifting rationales, allowing religious supporters to impose moral frameworks on undefined policy objectives.
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fromwww.twincities.com
21 hours ago

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

The Justice Department released additional Jeffrey Epstein files containing uncorroborated accusations against President Trump that were mistakenly withheld during an earlier review due to incorrect coding as duplicative.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Wow!!!!' Don Jr Praises Toxic GOP Candidate His Dad Rebuked and Is Reportedly About to Endorse Against

Donald Trump pressured Texas Senate candidates to end their GOP primary race, initially suggesting an endorsement while demanding the non-endorsed candidate drop out immediately.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Epstein files with claims against Trump released by US Justice Department

The Justice Department released FBI documents describing a woman's allegations that President Trump sexually assaulted her as a teenager after being introduced by Jeffrey Epstein, documents previously withheld due to administrative error.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

"Some people will die ... I guess" Trump says when asked about Iran taking revenge on U.S. soil - LGBTQ Nation

Trump acknowledged potential domestic attacks from pro-Iranian forces in retaliation for U.S. military strikes, stating casualties are expected in war while administration officials justify strikes as necessary to prevent Iranian nuclear development and regime change.
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fromAxios
19 hours ago

How the ice finally broke under Kristi Noem

DHS Secretary Noem faces mounting scrutiny over misuse of deportation funds for luxury aircraft, self-promotion, and alleged misconduct, leading to congressional hearings and potential removal from office.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Stephen Colbert Revels in Kristi Noem's Firing and Reveals Who He Wants Ousted Next

Stephen Colbert mocked Kristi Noem's firing as Homeland Security secretary, making jokes about her memoir's dog-shooting incident and her immigration enforcement rhetoric.
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fromFortune
5 hours ago

IRS chief reveals nobody was fired for illegally sharing data with ICE 'approximately 42,695 times' | Fortune

IRS CEO Frank Bisignano declined to answer congressional questions about unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to immigration enforcement, citing ongoing litigation and stating no employees were disciplined.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Nancy Mace Calls For Investigation Into Kristi Noem: I Don't Think She Walks Away From This'

Rep. Nancy Mace supports investigating former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for allegedly wasting over $200 million on personal PR campaigns unrelated to immigration enforcement.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Team Noem Fires Back at White House, Suggests Trump Lied About Ad Campaign

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's allies dispute Trump's claims about the ad campaign, asserting the White House approved the $220 million initiative, while administration officials blame her removal on self-inflicted leadership failures.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Trolls Noem After She's Ousted from DHS Position

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker mocked former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on social media after her removal, listing absurd job titles including 'Unlicensed Dog Euthanizer' following her controversial tenure and ouster.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

Trump nominates Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
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fromemptywheel
6 hours ago

The Alleged Trump Victim's Claims about Blackmail Are as Important as Her Claims about Rape - emptywheel

The DOJ released interview reports from a woman alleging abuse by Donald Trump while withholding original documents and details about interview handling, with allegations emerging days before Jeffrey Epstein's death.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Trump White House Drops Bonkers War Hype Video Smash-Cutting Through Hollywood Clips

The White House posted a video mixing Hollywood film clips with actual war footage to promote military action, drawing criticism for blending entertainment with real combat imagery.
fromAxios
21 hours ago

Congressional Democrats turn their sights to Pam Bondi after Kristi Noem's firing

We're going to approach those two toxic individuals with the same intensity that has now led to the termination of Kristi Noem. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries referring to Bondi and Stephen Miller as individuals who must be removed from their positions.
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fromIntelligencer
10 hours ago

The Clintons Testified About Epstein. Will Trump Be Next?

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein, yielding minimal substantive information while signaling willingness to pursue higher-profile figures including potentially Donald Trump.
#trump-administration
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Good riddance to Kristi Noem. Her replacement won't be an improvement | Moira Donegan

Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security via Truth Social while she was giving a press briefing, offering her a new position as Envoy to the Shield of the Americas.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Good riddance to Kristi Noem. Her replacement won't be an improvement | Moira Donegan

Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security via Truth Social while she was giving a press briefing, offering her a new position as Envoy to the Shield of the Americas.
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

The time change in the U.S. this weekend is a problem, and there's no consensus on how to fix it

Since 2018, 19 states - including much of the South and a block of states in the northwestern U.S. - have adopted laws calling for a move to permanent daylight saving time. There's a catch: Congress would need to pass a law to allow states to go to full-time daylight saving time, something that was in place nationwide during World War II and for an unpopular, brief stint in 1974.
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fromFast Company
7 hours ago
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Pentagon follows through with its threat, labels Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

fromFast Company
7 hours ago
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Pentagon follows through with its threat, labels Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

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fromAbove the Law
7 hours ago

Morning Docket: 03.06.26 - Above the Law

Nearly 200 former federal judges challenge the binding authority of unexplained Supreme Court shadow docket orders, while AI legal tools face regulatory scrutiny and the Trump administration designates Anthropic a supply chain risk over refused autonomous weapons development.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago

Texas has its own Zohran Mamdani with viral video star Senate candidate James Talarico | Fortune

James Talarico's viral social media presence and progressive commentary on cultural issues are being weaponized by Republicans to undermine his Democratic Senate candidacy in Texas.
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fromAxios
23 hours ago

Nvidia and AMD chips could be subject to U.S. approvals for foreign sales

The Trump administration is drafting regulations giving Washington control over foreign AI chip facility construction and operations, replacing Biden's complex export rules.
fromPrivacy International
6 hours ago

What does it mean when Big Tech goes to war?

OpenAI is grappling with its own contract with the U.S. Department of War, amending it to say its systems 'shall not be intentionally used for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons and nationals'. The turmoil follows Anthropic being declared by government to be a supply chain risk, as the firm states that it resisted attempts to allow its services to be used for 'surveillance of Americans and fully autonomous weapons'.
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fromThe Mercury News
21 hours ago

Letters: Voters should reject Mahan and his trail of unfinished jobs

Matt Mahan should withdraw from the gubernatorial race to prevent vote-splitting among Democrats and focus on completing his mayoral duties in San Jose.
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from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

Analyst: "Every Bureaucratic Delay Hands AI Markets Directly to Huawei"

A proposed U.S. framework creates a tiered AI chip export review system requiring major deployments to involve host government negotiations and matching American AI investments, potentially replacing Biden's diffusion rule while creating competitive advantages for China's Huawei.
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fromAbove the Law
6 hours ago

Judges To AG Pam Bondi: It's OK For The Gov't To Dox People, But Not OK For People To Dox Gov't Employees? - Above the Law

The Trump administration's DOJ seeks preferential court treatment for government employees while simultaneously prosecuting protesters with potentially unlawful charges and publicizing defendants' information on social media.
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fromReadWrite
10 hours ago

Bill targets federal officials betting on prediction markets

Senators Merkley and Klobuchar introduced legislation prohibiting federal officials from participating in prediction markets to prevent insider trading and protect public confidence in government.
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fromFortune
6 hours ago

Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo calling OpenAI staff 'gullible,' confirms Pentagon supply chain risk designation | Fortune

Anthropic received a supply chain risk designation from the Department of War, though the company disputes its scope and plans legal action to challenge it.
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fromAdvocate.com
5 hours ago

Anti-DEI bill threatening Florida Pride events gains momentum in GOP legislature

Florida Senate passed legislation prohibiting local governments from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, with expected House passage and gubernatorial signature.
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