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fromAbove the Law
2 hours ago

Donald Trump Has Totally Not Dementia-Addled Thousand-Word Meltdown About Supreme Court - Above the Law

During major global crises and government shutdown, the president spent late Sunday night posting a lengthy Truth Social rant criticizing the Supreme Court's tariff decision while praising justices who sided with him.
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fromIntelligencer
3 hours ago

Will Trump Oppose a 'Watered-Down' SAVE America Act?

The Senate debates the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill requiring citizenship proof that 21 million citizens lack, based on unsubstantiated claims of noncitizen voting while facing internal Republican divisions over Trump's demands for stricter provisions.
#texas-senate-runoff
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Retiring GOP Senator Trashes Republican Party's Lazy and Unstrategic' Handling of Bitter Senate Runoff

Sen. Tillis criticizes the Texas Senate runoff as divisive, blaming Republicans for laziness and poor strategy while Trump delays his endorsement between Cornyn and Paxton.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Target Audience of One: Super PAC Supporting Paxton in Texas Senate Race Runs TV Ad in Mar-a-Lago Area

A Super PAC supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his runoff against Senator John Cornyn is running a television ad in West Palm Beach, Florida, apparently targeting a specific audience member rather than primary voters.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Supreme court to consider Trump push to end protection status for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court will decide whether the Trump administration can end legal protections for hundreds of thousands of people from Haiti, Syria, and other countries experiencing war and natural disasters.
#federal-reserve
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fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

Jeanine Pirro Crashes Out - Above the Law

Trump administration officials target Federal Reserve Chair Powell through investigations into building renovation costs, seeking justification to remove him for policy disagreements on interest rates and tariffs.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Subpoenas against Fed chair Powell tossed in scathing opinion

A federal judge ruled that subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell were designed to harass and pressure him, finding no evidence of criminal conduct beyond displeasing the President, while the DOJ plans to appeal the decision.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg quashed subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Powell, finding prosecutors produced no evidence of wrongdoing and issued them to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas to Fed over Powell testimony

A federal judge blocked DOJ subpoenas against the Federal Reserve, ruling they were pretextual attempts to pressure Jerome Powell to cut rates or resign rather than legitimate criminal investigation.
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fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

Jeanine Pirro Crashes Out - Above the Law

Trump administration officials target Federal Reserve Chair Powell through investigations into building renovation costs, seeking justification to remove him for policy disagreements on interest rates and tariffs.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Subpoenas against Fed chair Powell tossed in scathing opinion

A federal judge ruled that subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell were designed to harass and pressure him, finding no evidence of criminal conduct beyond displeasing the President, while the DOJ plans to appeal the decision.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg quashed subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Powell, finding prosecutors produced no evidence of wrongdoing and issued them to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas to Fed over Powell testimony

A federal judge blocked DOJ subpoenas against the Federal Reserve, ruling they were pretextual attempts to pressure Jerome Powell to cut rates or resign rather than legitimate criminal investigation.
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fromInsideHook
17 hours ago

How "Monitoring the Situation" Became Reality TV for Men

Political news consumption has become a form of entertainment comparable to reality TV, with people intensely monitoring developments through multiple media streams simultaneously.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

You Don't Have to Yell at Me!' Texas Republican And Dem Get Into a Fiesty Scrap at the Airport Over DHS Shutdown

Congressional Republicans blocked Democratic legislation to fully fund the TSA, causing airport security delays and withheld TSA worker pay.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

JD Vance Accuses Reporter of Trying to Drive a Wedge' Between Himself and Trump Over Iran

Vice President Vance defends military action against Iran, stating he trusts President Trump's leadership and distinguishes current operations from past foreign interventions.
#trump-contradictions
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Did You Follow That?' CNN's Kasie Hunt Plays Side-By-Side Recording Of Trump Contradicting Himself on Iran

President Trump contradicted himself multiple times within 35 minutes regarding whether the U.S. needs international help securing the Strait of Hormuz during an escalating crisis.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Gives New Bizarre Answer About CA Drone Attack Story

Trump gave contradictory statements about an FBI bulletin regarding potential Iranian drone strikes on California, first telling Fox News it was being investigated, then claiming the government first learned of it from Governor Newsom.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Did You Follow That?' CNN's Kasie Hunt Plays Side-By-Side Recording Of Trump Contradicting Himself on Iran

President Trump contradicted himself multiple times within 35 minutes regarding whether the U.S. needs international help securing the Strait of Hormuz during an escalating crisis.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Gives New Bizarre Answer About CA Drone Attack Story

Trump gave contradictory statements about an FBI bulletin regarding potential Iranian drone strikes on California, first telling Fox News it was being investigated, then claiming the government first learned of it from Governor Newsom.
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fromsfist.com
4 hours ago

The East Bay's Hotsy Totsy Club Blasts Fox News Host for Falsely Calling It a Strip Joint'

Fox News host Emily Compagno misidentified the historic Hotsy Totsy Club as a strip joint in El Cerrito when it is actually a dive bar in Albany, prompting the owner to issue a satirical social media response.
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fromAFRO American Newspapers
1 day ago

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

A U.N. panel found that racist hate speech by U.S. political leaders and immigration crackdowns have caused grave human rights violations and urged suspension of enforcement near schools, hospitals, and faith institutions.
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fromAdvocate.com
8 hours ago

White House press secretary ties voting bill to unrelated anti-trans Trump agenda in Fox News appearance

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt promoted the SAVE America Act on Fox News, describing it as election restrictions combined with culture war priorities including voter ID requirements, citizenship proof, mail-in ballot restrictions, bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, and transgender sports participation restrictions.
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fromInvestigative Post
13 hours ago

How the government can track your movements

Federal law enforcement agencies purchase location data from internet advertisers and data brokers to track individuals' phones without traditional warrants or oversight.
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fromThe Atlantic
7 hours ago

What Happens Now to Kristi Noem's Warehouse Jails?

The Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem purchased 11 warehouses to convert into detention facilities as part of a $38 billion detention system overhaul, which has now stalled following her removal.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Trump Rages At Reporter When Confronted Over Troop Coffin Email Stands By It

Trump defended a PAC fundraising email using dignified transfer photos, attacked the reporter questioning it, and claimed superior military support among presidents.
#immigration-detention
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fromTruthout
5 hours ago

US-Backed Repression in Latin America Paved the Way for ICE

Trump administration immigration policies enable mass detention, family separation, and deportations through opaque bureaucratic practices compared to enforced disappearances.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Trump's Mass-Detention Campaign

Trump's administration is rapidly expanding immigration detention capacity and operations, resulting in record detentions and deaths while dismantling oversight mechanisms.
#government-shutdown
fromFortune
21 hours ago
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Top airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. 'Once again, air travel is the political football' | Fortune

fromFortune
8 hours ago
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'Air travel is the political football:' Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: 'Air travel is the political football' | Fortune

fromFast Company
6 hours ago
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Airline bosses ask Congress to end the government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaid and travel chaos continues

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
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Sunday Show Hosts Confront Senate Democrats On Shutting Down DHS Amid Iran War: Is It Responsible With the Threat of Terror Attacks?'

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fromFortune
21 hours ago

Top airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. 'Once again, air travel is the political football' | Fortune

Airline and cargo company CEOs urge Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing federal aviation worker pay during government shutdowns to prevent operational disruptions.
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fromFortune
8 hours ago

'Air travel is the political football:' Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: 'Air travel is the political football' | Fortune

Airline and cargo company CEOs urge Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing federal aviation worker pay during government shutdowns to prevent operational disruptions.
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fromFast Company
6 hours ago

Airline bosses ask Congress to end the government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaid and travel chaos continues

TSA employees missing paychecks during the government shutdown are calling out sick or resigning, causing airport security delays that prompted major airline CEOs to demand Congress end the shutdown.
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fromBusiness Insider
19 hours ago

Airline CEOs said $0 TSA paychecks during the government shutdown are 'simply unacceptable'

Airline executives demand Congress protect TSA and aviation workers from unpaid furloughs during government shutdowns to prevent airport disruptions and worker hardship.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Sunday Show Hosts Confront Senate Democrats On Shutting Down DHS Amid Iran War: Is It Responsible With the Threat of Terror Attacks?'

Democrats offered multiple funding resolutions for DHS and other agencies, which Republicans rejected, while media questioned Democratic responsibility during security threats.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

Pete Buttigieg slams GOP's reason for shutting down the government in just 4 words - LGBTQ Nation

Democrats deny Republican claims that they are demanding health care for undocumented immigrants in a continuing resolution, calling the accusation false while emphasizing Republican responsibility for American citizens losing health coverage.
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fromIntelligencer
8 hours ago

Trump Goes Ballistic on Supreme Court in Overnight Rant

Trump criticized the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down his foreign tariffs, claiming he retains absolute tariff authority and praising the three conservative dissenters while attacking the liberal justices and Republican justices who joined them.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Attention will swing back': Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump's Iran war

Trump's delayed release of Epstein files under congressional pressure created ongoing controversy among supporters and critics despite signing the transparency act into law.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Congressional Democrats to Demand DOJ Probe Into Kristi Noem for Alleged Perjury

Congressional Democrats are referring former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to the Department of Justice for investigation into potential perjury and false statements made during March Capitol Hill testimony regarding immigration advertising campaigns and detention facilities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Trump Officials Call Bullsh*t' on Tucker Carlson's CIA Investigation Claim, Reports Marc Caputo

Trump administration officials denied Tucker Carlson's claims of CIA spying and potential criminal charges related to Iran communications.
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fromTruthout
7 hours ago

Trump Floats Treason Charges Against Media Outlets Over Iran War Coverage

President Trump threatened treason charges against media outlets reporting on Iran war casualties and damage, while the FCC chair threatened to revoke broadcasting licenses of outlets accused of spreading hoaxes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Jab at Trump and CBS During Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel made critical jokes about Trump and CBS while presenting at the Academy Awards, drawing applause from the audience.
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fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

Senate prepares to vote on Trump's SAVE Act. And, takeaways from last night's Oscars

Israel escalates military operations in Iran and Lebanon while Iran denies ceasefire requests, with global oil supplies disrupted and nuclear weapons concerns unresolved.
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Pete Buttigieg slams Trump for callous & chaotic attitude toward war: "This is clearly amateur hour" - LGBTQ Nation

Went off and launched a war without planning, without being ready for even some of the most basic things. This is clearly amateur hour at the Pentagon and in the White House, and again the price is being paid by all of us.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Oscars Host Takes Veiled Dig at Trump Administration By Praising Diversity and Multiculturalism During Frightening Times'

Conan O'Brien used his Oscars hosting monologue to celebrate diversity, multiculturalism, and global collaboration while implicitly criticizing the Trump administration's policies against immigration and inclusion programs.
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fromBusiness Insider
20 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel calls out CBS over free speech at the Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS and Donald Trump at the Oscars, referencing free speech controversies and network decisions while presenting documentary awards.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Trump Rages Media Should Be Charged With TREASON' Over Iran-Peddled AI Clips

Trump accuses mainstream media of spreading AI-generated disinformation from Iran about Operation Epic Fury, calling for treason charges against outlets disseminating false information.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

He's Stuck': Karl Rove Explains Trump's Iran War Problem on Fox News

We had, you remember the last few months of 2001 and virtually all of 2002 in order to make the case that action was needed against Iraq. We had time at the U.N, the U.N. resolution. We had an authorization for the use of force resolution before the Congress. So we were able to consciously, deliberately, and over a long course of time to lay out the case. That's not been the instance here.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago

Republicans go quiet as the U.S.-Iran war enters its third week: Senate Dems | Fortune

Three weeks into the U.S.-Iran war, Congress has not publicly scrutinized the Trump administration's justification, with Republicans resisting hearings while Democrats demand oversight of billion-dollar daily spending and military casualties.
#trump-media-relations
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Trump Snaps at Very Obnoxious' Reporter Who Asked About Iran Troop Deployment

President Trump repeatedly attacks reporters asking questions about military deployments, fundraising controversies, and foreign policy matters, dismissing news organizations as corrupt and fake.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Drops Unhinged Attack on Maggie Haberman, Threats to Sue Maggot'

President Trump attacked New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman on Truth Social, threatening legal action and using derogatory language to criticize her reporting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Trump Snaps at Very Obnoxious' Reporter Who Asked About Iran Troop Deployment

President Trump repeatedly attacks reporters asking questions about military deployments, fundraising controversies, and foreign policy matters, dismissing news organizations as corrupt and fake.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Drops Unhinged Attack on Maggie Haberman, Threats to Sue Maggot'

President Trump attacked New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman on Truth Social, threatening legal action and using derogatory language to criticize her reporting.
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fromFast Company
13 hours ago

We all made Epstein Island possible

Organizations must examine normalized behaviors and systemic cultures that enabled misconduct, not just address individual perpetrators through leadership transitions and statements.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

MAGA ramps up pressure on Trump to dump Cornyn

Republican leaders back Cornyn over scandal-plagued Paxton in Texas Senate runoff, fearing Paxton's electability could cost Republicans their Senate majority in November.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Thomas Friedman Loves How Minnesota 'Beat' Trump and ICE

Minnesota residents demonstrated civic courage by alerting neighbors to ICE operations and protesting immigration enforcement actions against undocumented immigrants who contribute to their communities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Withholds Endorsement in Tight Texas Senate Race Says the SAVE Act Is the X Factor

Trump conditions his Senate endorsement in Texas on Republican passage of the SAVE America Act, which requires voter identification in federal elections.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The $100,000 fee for H-1Bs is causing all sorts of problems

Last fall, President Donald Trump's executive order raising the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 - like many of his immigration policies - led to near-immediate chaos. Thousands of workers who had flown overseas to renew their visas ended up stranded abroad. Details about who would be affected only emerged after the fact.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Democrat Who Supported Iran War Wavers: This Should Be the Beginning of the End'

Rep. Landsman supports the Iran military operation's strategic objective but criticizes Trump and Hegseth's reckless communication and failure to effectively explain the mission to the American people.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Stand on the right side of history' - Jeffrey Epstein survivor seeks meeting with Micheal Martin in Washington

Lisa Phillips, an alleged Jeffrey Epstein abuse victim, requested the Taoiseach meet with her in Washington and investigate a sex offender's Ireland trips and trafficking claims.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Business Host Urges Trump to Give State of the Union-Style Speech to Americans on Painful' Price Hikes Amid Iran War

Trump should acknowledge economic challenges from Biden administration and offer solutions rather than blame, addressing mortgage rates, job losses, and rising prices with transparent communication.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump administration to drop charges against US veteran who burned flag

The Trump administration dropped charges against Army veteran Jan Jay Carey for burning a US flag in protest of an executive order criminalizing flag burning, despite the order's directive to prosecute such acts.
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

Americans' Anger Against AI Data Centers Is Boiling Over

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that Americans overwhelmingly view data centers negatively, with majorities believing they harm the environment, increase energy costs, and reduce quality of life for nearby residents.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

Prediction market bets on geopolitical events lack regulatory oversight, enabling potential insider trading by government officials without financial disclosure requirements.
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fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

How the Bombing of Schoolchildren Fits Into Trump's War

The Trump administration justifies military actions against Iran by labeling them as evil, dismissing international warfare standards and offering inconsistent rationales for the broader military campaign.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

DHS Official Responsible for Election Security Previously Called to Ban Voting Machines

A DHS official overseeing election infrastructure security co-founded a company with someone who promoted debunked 2020 election conspiracy theories and has publicly called for banning voting machines.
fromFortune
2 days ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

I didn't know that anything had officially changed walking in there. And then being told that I had to provide a passport that I've never had or a birth certificate that's usually tucked away somewhere safe just to cast my vote - which I've done before - it was frustrating.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Democrats must recalibrate Latino outreach, Univision exec says at SXSW

Hispanic voters prioritize issue-based messaging over partisan politics and require culturally tailored, consistent outreach rather than superficial engagement tactics.
#iran-military-operations
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jim Jordan Downplays Higher Gas Prices Due To Iran War: We Can Live With That'

Republican leaders assert Americans should accept higher gas prices as a necessary consequence of military operations against Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jim Jordan Downplays Higher Gas Prices Due To Iran War: We Can Live With That'

Republican leaders assert Americans should accept higher gas prices as a necessary consequence of military operations against Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development.
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fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Republicans' SAVE Act Filibuster Stunt Would Backfire Badly

Trump and MAGA Republicans are pushing the SAVE America Act, which requires citizenship proof for voter registration and bans mail voting and transgender participation, despite lacking evidence of widespread non-citizen voting.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump's racist hate speech' sparking human rights violations, UN watchdog warns

UN committee warns that racist hate speech by US political leaders and intensified migration crackdowns violate international human rights obligations and incite discrimination.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Trump Has Seized More Ballots as Part of His Effort to Take Over the 2026 Midterms

Trump's administration is systematically obtaining voter records from multiple states through the Justice Department and FBI, claiming election fraud concerns while building cases to challenge future election integrity.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

High Stakes, and a Low Bar, For Markwayne Mullin at DHS

Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS prioritized spectacle over institutional mission, prompting her replacement by Senator Markwayne Mullin, whose unconventional background raises questions about departmental stability.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump WH Flipped Out on ABC Over Report Fox News Confronted Trump to His Face About

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized ABC News for reporting an unverified FBI alert about alleged Iranian drone attack plans without clearly stating the intelligence was unverified, claiming the story caused unnecessary public alarm.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jeanine Pirro Rages at Reporters, Vows to Appeal Ruling Blocking Fed Chair Subpoenas

A federal judge quashed subpoenas in the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to claim the decision prevents accountability and shields Powell from prosecution.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Iranian Dies in ICE Custody as Trump Administration Bombs Iran

A 59-year-old Iranian man died in ICE custody after nearly a year of incarceration despite chronic heart disease, amid Trump's bombing campaign in Iran and mass deportation enforcement.
#federal-reserve-independence
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Judge quashes Fed subpoenas, saying DOJ has 'produced essentially zero evidence' against Powell, who hints at future as board governor | Fortune

A federal judge quashed Justice Department subpoenas against the Federal Reserve, ruling the investigation into Chair Powell lacked evidence and served to pressure him into lowering interest rates per Trump's demands.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US: Judge quashes subpoenas in DoJ's Federal Reserve case

Federal Judge James Boasberg halted DOJ subpoenas against Federal Reserve employees, ruling the investigation into cost overruns was politically motivated to pressure Fed Chair Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Judge quashes Fed subpoenas, saying DOJ has 'produced essentially zero evidence' against Powell, who hints at future as board governor | Fortune

A federal judge quashed Justice Department subpoenas against the Federal Reserve, ruling the investigation into Chair Powell lacked evidence and served to pressure him into lowering interest rates per Trump's demands.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US: Judge quashes subpoenas in DoJ's Federal Reserve case

Federal Judge James Boasberg halted DOJ subpoenas against Federal Reserve employees, ruling the investigation into cost overruns was politically motivated to pressure Fed Chair Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

100% FAKE NEWS': Karoline Leavitt Rages Over PREPOSTEROUS' Report Trump Admin Didn't Prepare for Closure of Hormuz Strait

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt disputed CNN reporting that the Trump administration underestimated Iran's willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Biden Alum Suggests Democrats Will Be Winners of Trump's SAVE Act in Fox News Throwdown

Democrats and Republicans debate Trump's SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote, with disagreement over whether it solves election integrity problems or creates unnecessary voting barriers.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Maggie Haberman Roast Trump For Cheering Higher Oil Prices: I Got a Lot of Texts Today'

Trump faced criticism for celebrating rising oil prices during the Iran conflict, contradicting his previous statements against high gas prices and creating a messaging vulnerability.
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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Sen. Josh Hawley's Bill Would Undo Federal Approval of Mifepristone Nationwide

Sen. Josh Hawley filed legislation to revoke FDA approval of mifepristone and criminalize its distribution, reflecting anti-abortion movement frustration with federal regulatory approaches.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Republican Accuses Trump White House of Being Weak on Russia': Moral Blindness'

Rep. Don Bacon criticized the Trump administration for lifting oil sanctions on Russia, arguing the move financially supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine and reflects weakness on Russia policy.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Paula Reid Says Jeanine Pirro's Heated Presser Looked Like An Audition' for Pam Bondi's Job

D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's aggressive press conference response to a judge squashing subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared designed to audition for Attorney General Pam Bondi's position.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Maggie Haberman Torpedoes Trump Tough' Talk as Oil Tankers Explode: There's Clearly Not a Plan To Deal With This'

The President does know that there is a correlation between gas prices and oil. It's been very clear in everything the President has said, and he said this publicly, he thought this was going to be over by now. I don't know why he thought that, and I don't know why there wasn't some kind of a contingency for what we're seeing now.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Anti-American Sentiment': Scott Jennings Scoffs as CNN Panelist Calls Iran War an Unmitigated Disaster'

A CNN panel debate erupted over whether a U.S. military mission against Iran constitutes a disaster, with panelists disagreeing on mission success and the justification for military action.
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Lawmakers seek watchdog probe into former acting CISA chief's polygraph failures

We write with deep concern regarding the Department of Homeland Security's investigation into whether cybersecurity staff provided false information to the former Acting Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The lawmakers said the development raises questions about whether officials adhered to established intelligence security rules and whether career CISA staff were improperly targeted after administering the exams.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Kasie Hunt Confronts Jim Jordan With Old Trump Quote Criticizing Obama

Trump administration attempted negotiations with Iran while maintaining pressure on the state sponsor of terrorism, contrasting with prior criticisms of Obama's diplomatic approach.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump White House Thanks MS NOW for Amplifying Its Iran War Videos

I don't say this often, but thank you to @MSNOWNews for playing our videos and showing it's having a positive effect on polling and messaging. The administration's social media accounts have been very busy, posting videos that combine real images of Iran war strikes with video games.
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fromConsequence
3 days ago

Neil Young: New Album Inspired by "Worst President in the History of our Country"

Neil Young channels political distress into a new studio album with Chrome Hearts, featuring eight songs that explore feelings of life and love.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Republican Candidate Paid Accused Forger to Collect Signatures To Get Name on Ballot

Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino allegedly hired an accused forger to collect ballot signatures, later terminating him upon discovering his criminal background.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Fox News wrongly calls historic Bay Area bar a 'strip joint'

I just found the funny in it, of how you can take an 87-year-old Albany landmark and reduce it down to a drug-infested strip joint in El Cerrito. All the information is wrong.
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