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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Honduras election council member accuses colleague of intimidation'

A National Party CNE member accuses a LIBRE-aligned councillor of sending people to intimidate and disrupt the resumption of Honduras' election results amid a razor-tight presidential count.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The Only Oath Trump Respects Is to Himself

Trump attacked six Democratic veteran lawmakers, prompting FBI and Pentagon actions after they warned service members they need not follow illegal orders.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

'I'd Rather My House Not Get Firebombed'

Republican opponents of a Trump-backed Indiana redistricting plan have faced swatting, bomb threats, harassment, and intimidation aimed at pressuring their support.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

FBI probes Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders

FBI seeks interviews with six Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to defy illegal orders; lawmakers call the move intimidation and a weaponization of federal power.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

SoCal residents receive anonymous threatening Christmas cards: 'You are warned'

Yucaipa resident Roger Reed had just come back from a trip to Disneyland with his fiancee on Monday when they stumbled upon a note in the front yard of their freshly decorated home. "We just kind of assumed that it was something that fell out of our Christmas bins from decorating earlier in the day, and then my fiancee reached down to pick it up," Reed said. "When we read it, we were like, 'What in the world?'"
California
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Over 600 Were Fired or Punished as White House Whipped Up Charlie Kirk Crackdown

At least 600 Americans faced job loss or workplace discipline for comments about Charlie Kirk, with educators disproportionately targeted amid a right-wing campaign against critics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

'Make It Illegal' to Fight Back: Rachel Maddow Slams Trump for Targeting Political Rivals

Legal actions and indictments appear aimed at intimidating and deterring opposition to President Trump by threatening careers, families, reputations, and livelihoods.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Armando Iannucci: Studios Fear Making Trump's Revenge 'List'

"I got a lot of, Yeah, you wouldn't get the money for that at the moment, I'm afraid.' So I said, Why not?' [They replied] Well, you know, if you want what comes with it' he said, according to Deadline."
Film
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Kill the liberals': Watertown resident reports flyers with violent message

A Watertown resident found flyers reading 'Save America, kill the liberals' near their yard; police and the state fusion center are investigating.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

George Galloway stopped by counter-terror police at Gatwick

We can confirm that on Saturday, counter-terrorism officers at Gatwick airport stopped a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s under schedule 3 of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019. Neither of them were arrested and they were allowed on their way.
UK politics
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Philippines: Marcos Jr. touts press freedom despite threats DW 09/24/2025

Press freedom under President Marcos Jr. shows modest improvement—fewer journalist killings and higher rankings—but persistent intimidation, politically motivated prosecutions, and impunity continue.
#free-speech
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Is Shocking, But the Worst Could Be Yet to Come

Senior Trump administration officials used right-wing podcasts to threaten critics and pressure media platforms after Charlie Kirk’s death.
#online-threats
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Gardai investigate claims bomb left at home of Tanaiste Simon Harris in large security operation

A spokesman for An Garda Siochana, said they were investigating the matter. A source said that this afternoon at around 3pm calls were received by three different garda stations in which male voices indicated there was some sort of bomb at the home of the Tanaiste. Mr Harris and his family were not home at the time. Gardaí responded to the threats and went to the home of Mr Harris. It is understood that a sniffer dog was used in the assessment of the threat.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

JB Pritzker Unloads on Trump and His Complicit Lackey Stephen Miller' Over Guard Deployment

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called President Trump's planned National Guard and military deployment to Chicago illegal, unconstitutional, and an effort to intimidate political rivals.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Gavin Newsom Demands Answers on Why ICE Agents Crashed His Press Conference

Governor Gavin Newsom demands records on the presence of armed agents at his event amid rising tensions with the Trump administration.
California
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Border Patrol Agents Appear Outside Newsom's Event To Intimidate Trump Critics

Border Patrol agents appeared at a Newsom event as an intimidation tactic directed by the White House.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Democrats slam Texas senator Cornyn over alleged FBI role in locating fleeing lawmakers

Democrats criticized Republicans, asserting that the FBI will not assist in returning Texas lawmakers who blocked a redistricting effort.
London music
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Kneecap No Longer Under Investigation Over Glastonbury Performance

Kneecap are no longer under investigation by UK authorities for their Glastonbury 2025 performance due to insufficient evidence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

US lawmaker denies charges stemming from immigration centre visit

They will not intimidate me. They will not stop me from doing my job." McIver articulated defiance against the charges, framing them as political intimidation.
US politics
NYC politics
fromMSNBC.com
5 months ago

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by federal agents at Manhattan courthouse

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was detained by federal agents, raising concerns about political intimidation and law enforcement's use under Trump's presidency.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump

The military is dedicated to serving the public and defending democracy, not just acting under presidential influence.
NYC politics
fromemptywheel
5 months ago

LaMonica McIver and Schrodinger's Baraka - emptywheel

The indictment against LaMonica McIver highlights significant holes in its foundation and perceptions of political intimidation.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Reporter's Notebook: on federal judges and the Trump administration

Trump signed an executive order targeting law firms that he claims harm American interests, which raises concerns about intimidation and political influence.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Trump attacks on law firms begin to chill pro bono work on causes he doesn't like

Trump uses presidential power to punish law firms for political disagreements, creating a climate of fear in legal representation.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Contributor: Californians must refuse to abandon the immigrants among us

Policies aimed at controlling immigration are causing fear and uncertainty in communities, diminishing trust and safety among immigrants.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
7 months ago

Hundreds in Milwaukee Protest Trump FBI's Arrest of Judge

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan by the FBI sparked widespread protests, denouncing what critics deemed as politically motivated charges.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

The Conservative Lawyer Defending a Firm from Donald Trump

WilmerHale took a bold stand against Trump's executive orders through strategic legal representation, showcasing resilience against political intimidation.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

We Can Defeat Trump's Lawlessness. We've Done It Before.

Trump's intimidation tactics mirror those used by segregationists against civil rights lawyers, highlighting a pattern in undermining democracy.
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