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1 hour ago

Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's replacement of a CDC vaccine advisory committee and halted its controversial decision to reduce federally recommended childhood vaccinations.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 hour ago

J. D. Vance Learns What Mike Pence Already Knows

J.D. Vance's alignment with Trump mirrors Mike Pence's experience of moral compromise and political abasement, with the Iran conflict now demonstrating the costs of this Faustian bargain.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

The Kennedy Center's board voted to shut down operations for two years after summer 2025, with Trump-appointed leadership installing a new CEO while citing facility repairs as justification.
World politics
fromAbove the Law
2 hours ago

2 Problems With Calling Off The War In Iran - Above the Law

Trump's declared victory in Iran before summer creates a strategic dilemma: ending military operations while leaving 900 pounds of enriched uranium unresolved risks nuclear proliferation regardless of Iran's political outcome.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Trump Threatens Cuba: I Can Take it' and Do Anything I Want With it'

President Trump stated he will take Cuba in some form, citing the nation's weakened state, communist leadership's violence, and ongoing humanitarian crisis including fuel shortages and power grid failures.
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants

Federal law allows presidents to grant TPS for people in the U.S. whose home country is experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, and other extraordinary and temporary conditions. President Trump is seeking to end that status for people from 13 countries, including Myanmar, Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Venezuela.
US news
#iran-military-action
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Slams Iran's Human Rights Record in Shot at Critics of the War: They Throw Gays Off Buildings'

Trump defended military action against Iran by citing the regime's 47-year history of violence and human rights abuses, including execution of LGBTQ+ people, while dismissing domestic liberal criticism of the strikes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Slams Iran's Human Rights Record in Shot at Critics of the War: They Throw Gays Off Buildings'

Trump defended military action against Iran by citing the regime's 47-year history of violence and human rights abuses, including execution of LGBTQ+ people, while dismissing domestic liberal criticism of the strikes.
#kennedy-center-renovation
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

The Kennedy Center board unanimously approved a $257 million two-year renovation project initiated by Trump, temporarily closing the arts institution starting after July Independence Day celebrations.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Trump reveals GOP congressman's 'terminal' medical diagnosis at Kennedy Center meeting

Trump administration plans a two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, closing it after July 4 celebrations, claiming to rescue the neglected federally chartered institution from financial mismanagement.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

The Kennedy Center board unanimously approved a $257 million two-year renovation project initiated by Trump, temporarily closing the arts institution starting after July Independence Day celebrations.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Trump reveals GOP congressman's 'terminal' medical diagnosis at Kennedy Center meeting

Trump administration plans a two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, closing it after July 4 celebrations, claiming to rescue the neglected federally chartered institution from financial mismanagement.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Stephanie Ruhle: CEOs Not Only Have an Open Line to Trump They Know How to Work Him

Understanding Trump's presidency requires viewing political decisions as business transactions shaped by corporate relationships and donor influence rather than traditional political strategy.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
4 hours ago

Trump and his FCC chair demand more positive news coverage of Iran war

FCC Chairman Carr threatens to revoke broadcast licenses for alleged 'hoaxes and news distortions' regarding Iran war coverage without providing evidence, following Trump's complaints about media coverage.
#uk-us-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago
Europe news

Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, resisting US pressure and maintaining distance from wider Middle East conflict despite Trump's criticism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Minister plays down Trump's Nato threat, arguing US alliance strong enough to outlast' current issues UK politics live

Starmer announces energy price support for heating oil users while navigating Trump's demands for UK warship deployment in the Strait of Hormuz and threats to NATO.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, resisting US pressure and maintaining distance from wider Middle East conflict despite Trump's criticism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Minister plays down Trump's Nato threat, arguing US alliance strong enough to outlast' current issues UK politics live

Starmer announces energy price support for heating oil users while navigating Trump's demands for UK warship deployment in the Strait of Hormuz and threats to NATO.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Megyn Kelly Slams Trump's Ridiculous' Post Defending Mark Levin: Does Not Have His Finger on the Pulse' of the GOP

Megyn Kelly criticized Trump for defending Mark Levin against her, arguing Trump has lost touch with his political base and party sentiment.
#kennedy-center-leadership
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Exiting gay Trump toady claims he "fixed" Kennedy Center as it prepares for 2-year shut down - LGBTQ Nation

Richard Grenell resigned as Kennedy Center president after one year marked by staff departures, artist cancellations, and declining ticket sales, then publicly disputed accusations of mismanagement.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center after 13 months ends a controversial period, with facilities expert Matt Floca replacing him as Trump continues his planned two-year renovation and restructuring of the institution.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Ric Grenell to step down as Kennedy Center president after controversial tenure

Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center president after leading a controversial leadership overhaul, with Matt Floca expected to succeed him.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Exiting gay Trump toady claims he "fixed" Kennedy Center as it prepares for 2-year shut down - LGBTQ Nation

Richard Grenell resigned as Kennedy Center president after one year marked by staff departures, artist cancellations, and declining ticket sales, then publicly disputed accusations of mismanagement.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center after 13 months ends a controversial period, with facilities expert Matt Floca replacing him as Trump continues his planned two-year renovation and restructuring of the institution.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Ric Grenell to step down as Kennedy Center president after controversial tenure

Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center president after leading a controversial leadership overhaul, with Matt Floca expected to succeed him.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Peter Doocy Asks Trump Why He Can't Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires ship owners' willingness to risk billion-dollar vessels despite U.S. destruction of Iranian mine-laying ships.
#iran-policy
World politics
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

There's Absolutely No Justification for Trump's War on Iran | The Walrus

Trump's approach to Iran policy lacks logical justification, evidence, or coherent objectives, representing an attack on reasoned discourse itself rather than a strategically justified military position.
World politics
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

There's Absolutely No Justification for Trump's War on Iran | The Walrus

Trump's approach to Iran policy lacks logical justification, evidence, or coherent objectives, representing an attack on reasoned discourse itself rather than a strategically justified military position.
#iran-war
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

The Longer They Stay Silent, It Hurts Them': Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Iran War Is Destroying JD Vance's Reputation

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns that prolonged Iran conflict damages Vice President Vance and other administration officials' political futures and reputations.
US Elections
fromTruthout
8 hours ago

Trump Says War in Iran Will End When He "Feels" It in His "Bones"

Trump bases decisions to end the Iran war on personal feelings rather than strategic objectives, contradicting constitutional requirements for congressional war authorization.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

The Longer They Stay Silent, It Hurts Them': Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Iran War Is Destroying JD Vance's Reputation

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns that prolonged Iran conflict damages Vice President Vance and other administration officials' political futures and reputations.
US Elections
fromTruthout
8 hours ago

Trump Says War in Iran Will End When He "Feels" It in His "Bones"

Trump bases decisions to end the Iran war on personal feelings rather than strategic objectives, contradicting constitutional requirements for congressional war authorization.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

John Oliver on JD Vance: He's become the archetype of the hyper-online conservative troll'

JD Vance has dramatically reversed his 2016 opposition to Trump, becoming a loyal vice president and potential future presidential candidate despite previously comparing Trump to Hitler.
US politics
fromTruthout
8 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.
#press-freedom
fromPoynter
12 hours ago
Media industry

Trump and his FCC chair are barking at the press. Even without a bite, the threat matters. - Poynter

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

ONE SHEET: Trump's FCC Goes to War, Tucker vs MAGA, Murdoch's War Empire and more!

Trump's administration launched a coordinated attack on media freedom, threatening broadcast licenses and calling war reporters treasonous while promoting a hostile takeover of CNN.
Media industry
fromPoynter
12 hours ago

Trump and his FCC chair are barking at the press. Even without a bite, the threat matters. - Poynter

Trump administration officials threaten press freedom by intimidating journalists and networks over coverage of unpopular military conflicts, undermining democratic accountability.
Media industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump officials target media over Iran war reporting

Defense Secretary Hegseth criticized CNN's reporting on Iran while the Trump administration pursues regulatory pressure against media outlets deemed insufficiently supportive of administration policies.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

Chapter 15: Trump, the president of the elite

Jeff Bezos transformed The Washington Post from an independent critical news organization into an outlet aligned with Trump's interests, abandoning investigative journalism and editorial independence for pro-business coverage.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 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.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Trump claims he has absolute right' to impose new tariffs after supreme court blow

Trump claims absolute right to impose tariffs after Supreme Court invalidated previous duties, attacking the court for lacking loyalty while pursuing alternative legal mechanisms to reinstate trade restrictions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

El Guapo': The Spanish PM standing up to Trump podcast

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez refused US military base access for Iran strikes, taking a firm anti-war stance that contrasted with muted European responses and risked Trump's retaliation.
#us-iran-conflict
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran | Fortune

Trump's unclear war objectives and shifting explanations create confusion among allies about when the US-Iran conflict will end, while Iran shows little willingness to cooperate and countries seek independent solutions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Brags He's Totally Destroying' Iran in Midnight Outburst Scorching NY Times: You Would Incorrectly Think That We Are Not Winning'

Trump claims U.S. is destroying Iran militarily and economically while criticizing media coverage, as Iran's new Supreme Leader vows revenge and military retaliation escalates in the region.
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran | Fortune

Trump's unclear war objectives and shifting explanations create confusion among allies about when the US-Iran conflict will end, while Iran shows little willingness to cooperate and countries seek independent solutions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Brags He's Totally Destroying' Iran in Midnight Outburst Scorching NY Times: You Would Incorrectly Think That We Are Not Winning'

Trump claims U.S. is destroying Iran militarily and economically while criticizing media coverage, as Iran's new Supreme Leader vows revenge and military retaliation escalates in the region.
#oil-prices
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Foxs Jacqui Heinrich Presses Kevin Hassett On $200 Oil

Energy Secretary Chris Wright faced criticism for avoiding a direct answer about whether oil prices could reach $200 a barrel, while National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett pointed to futures markets showing oil prices dropping to below $50 a barrel.
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Trump Claims Rising Oil Prices "Benefit" US as Americans Struggle With Higher Gas Costs

Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Foxs Jacqui Heinrich Presses Kevin Hassett On $200 Oil

Energy Secretary Chris Wright faced criticism for avoiding a direct answer about whether oil prices could reach $200 a barrel, while National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett pointed to futures markets showing oil prices dropping to below $50 a barrel.
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Trump Claims Rising Oil Prices "Benefit" US as Americans Struggle With Higher Gas Costs

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Official Proposes Replacing 200-Year Old White House Columns

Corinthian is the highest order [of column], and that's what our other two branches of government have. Why the White House didn't originally use them, at least on the north front, which is considered the front door, is beyond me.
Washington DC
#iran-conflict
fromFortune
1 day ago
US Elections

As Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out a news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures | Fortune

US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

As Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out a news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures | Fortune

Trump faces political backlash following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, with declining poll numbers, public concerns over American deaths and economic turmoil, while Democrats gain momentum for midterm elections.
Social justice
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later

The Trump administration deported over 260 migrants to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison, where many remain detained without legal representation, family contact, or trial access, despite lacking criminal records.
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.
US politics
US politics
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK needs nuclear deterrent independent from US, Ed Davey to say

Ed Davey argues Britain needs a completely independent nuclear deterrent manufactured and maintained domestically because the US under Trump cannot be relied upon as a dependable ally.
Media industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

FCC's Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage | Fortune

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for news coverage deemed inaccurate, citing public interest requirements and following Trump's complaints about media coverage.
US politics
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.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

FCC chair threatens to throttle news broadcasts over hoaxes' about Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasting licenses of outlets he claims spread hoaxes and news distortions, citing the public interest requirement under the Communications Act.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

State Department visa rule sets stage for ICE scrutiny of transgender immigrants

The U.S. State Department implemented a new immigration rule requiring visa applicants to identify their sex assigned at birth, creating potential risks for transgender and nonbinary travelers through document mismatches and visa denials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Blurts New Attack On Media in Midnight Rant on War

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth complained last week that reporting on troop deaths is intended to make the president look bad, and this week loudly demanded positive coverage from a patriotic press corps.
US politics
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

What's Trump's Phone Number Worth?

President Trump's personal phone number has become a highly sought commodity, with CEOs and crypto investors offering money for access, while journalists trade contact information to obtain it, creating operational chaos for the White House.
US politics
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.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Administration Will Reportedly Pocket $10 Billion From TikTok Deal

Trump's administration will receive approximately $10 billion from investors who took control of TikTok's U.S. operations from Chinese parent company ByteDance.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

What an Economic Crisis Could Do to Trump's Coalition

Despite prominent conservative voices criticizing Trump's Iran war decision, Republican support remains overwhelming at 77-90 percent, indicating no significant MAGA schism.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Donald Trump attacks trans women in Women's History Month proclamation

Trump's Women's History Month proclamation criticizes 'gender ideology' and promotes policies restricting federal recognition of transgender identities and protections.
Environment
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Imagine If the Trump EPA Cared Enough to REDUCE Our Daily Exposure to Carcinogens

The EPA has shifted from environmental protection to facilitating increased carcinogen emissions, including weakening ethylene oxide regulations despite evidence of severe health risks to children.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Only Muslim Woman on Trump's MAGA Religious Committee Resigns in Protest of Iran War

Sameerah Munshi, the only Muslim woman on Trump's White House Religious Liberty Commission, resigned protesting Iran war and a colleague's removal for challenging antisemitism definitions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Ousts Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center Head After Year of Turmoil

Shortly after his second inauguration, Trump appointed himself to the board for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, and added several of his allies to the board as well, who then named him chair. It was a divisive move, with the president's MAGA supporters cheering his takeover, his critics left disgusted, performers cancelling in protest, and ticket sales in a free fall.
Washington DC
US politics
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.
#national-security
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Vance Gets Asked Flat Out If He and Trump Have a Philosophical Difference' On Iran Attack

Vice President Vance declined to publicly discuss his private disagreement with President Trump over Operation Epic Fury, emphasizing the importance of confidential national security discussions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Claims to Know Where Iran's Sleeper Cells Are. Why Isn't He Arresting Them?

President Trump claimed federal authorities have identified and are monitoring Iranian operatives who entered the U.S. during Biden's presidency, but reporters failed to press him on this significant national security assertion.
US politics
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.
Washington DC
fromAxios
3 days ago

Exclusive: Ric Grenell departing as Kennedy Center head

Ric Grenell steps down as Kennedy Center president to become unpaid consultant while Trump-aligned leadership continues overseeing a major two-year renovation project.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Worrisome Press Briefing

Defense Secretary Hegseth's dismissal of concerns about Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inadvertently confirms the administration miscalculated Iran's threat level and lacks a clear strategy to address it.
#media-criticism
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Hegseth Weighs In on Regime Change (at CNN)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war, denying claims the Trump administration failed to plan for Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Media industry
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Hegseth Whines About Iran War Coverage, Demands "Patriotic Press" Instead

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S. war on Iran, demanding headlines that portray the conflict more favorably to the administration.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Hegseth Weighs In on Regime Change (at CNN)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war, denying claims the Trump administration failed to plan for Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Media industry
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Hegseth Whines About Iran War Coverage, Demands "Patriotic Press" Instead

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S. war on Iran, demanding headlines that portray the conflict more favorably to the administration.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Brazil pulls visa of Trump adviser who asked to visit Bolsonaro in prison

Brazil revoked Darren Beattie's visa to prevent him from visiting imprisoned ex-President Bolsonaro, citing his misrepresentation of visit purposes and retaliating for US visa revocations of Brazilian officials.
World politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

US Joins ICJ Case to Defend Israel From Allegations of Genocide

The Trump administration officially joined an International Court of Justice case to defend Israel against genocide allegations, affirming the accusations are false.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?

The CDC experienced mass layoffs of over 3,000 public health workers, with employees receiving termination letters contradicting their positive performance reviews and recent raises.
#iran-military-conflict
#fifa-world-cup-2026
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Trump's Advice for Iran to Skip World Cup "for Their Safety" Leads Commentators to Question If He Is Threatening Players

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump says not appropriate' for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US

Trump says Iran's football team is welcome at the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US but advises against participation for safety reasons.
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Trump's Advice for Iran to Skip World Cup "for Their Safety" Leads Commentators to Question If He Is Threatening Players

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump says not appropriate' for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US

Trump says Iran's football team is welcome at the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US but advises against participation for safety reasons.
US politics
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Throws Witkoff Under the Bus, Admits Russia Might Be Helping' Iran Target US Troops

I think he might be helping them a little bit, yeah, I guess, and he probably thinks we're helping Ukraine, right? Yeah, we're helping them also, and so he says that, and China would say the same thing, you know. It's like, hey, they do it and we do it, in all fairness. They do it and we do it.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Cuba confirms talks with US amid a fuel shortage crisis

These talks have been aimed at seeking solutions, through dialogue, to the bilateral differences between our two nations. There are international factors that have facilitated these exchanges. During our discussions, the Cuban side has expressed its willingness to carry out this process on the basis of equality and respect for the political systems of both states, for sovereignty, and for the self-determination of our governments.
World news
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Trump's Voting Nemesis Is at the Supreme Court. We Can't Afford for SCOTUS to Get It Wrong.

Mail voting, used by one-third of Americans in 2024, faces legal and political attacks including Trump's executive order and a Supreme Court case challenging post-Election Day ballot receipt in 29 states.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth Demands Patriotic Coverage. That's Not How a Free Press Works

Pete Hegseth demands media frame Iran conflict to emphasize American dominance and Iranian desperation rather than regional escalation, prioritizing narrative control over factual accuracy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth Pressed on Fellow Fox News Alum' Tucker Carlson's Unhinged Unconditional Surrender' Rape Theory

Unconditional surrender means foreign troops get to rape your wife and daughter if they want. And everyone knows that. It would require weapons of mass destruction. It would require, presumably, nuclear weapons. And let's not lie to ourselves, we're moving toward that.
US politics
US politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump once again pushes Powell to drop rates 'IMMEDIATELY,' but a zero-cut year looks increasingly likely | Fortune

Trump pressures Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates immediately despite rising oil prices and inflation concerns from Middle East military conflict.
#cbs-news
fromPoynter
3 days ago
US politics

CBS News reportedly hires former Liz Cheney comms exec. The White House is fuming.

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

What the Hell Is Bari Weiss Thinking?' Trump White House Reportedly Furious CBS Hired Ex-Liz Cheney Flack

Trump White House officials are upset with CBS News for hiring Jeremy Adler, a former Liz Cheney aide, to their communications team, viewing it as contradictory to their interests.
fromPoynter
3 days ago
US politics

CBS News reportedly hires former Liz Cheney comms exec. The White House is fuming.

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

What the Hell Is Bari Weiss Thinking?' Trump White House Reportedly Furious CBS Hired Ex-Liz Cheney Flack

Trump White House officials are upset with CBS News for hiring Jeremy Adler, a former Liz Cheney aide, to their communications team, viewing it as contradictory to their interests.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year

Despite a Supreme Court ruling that much of Trump's tariff agenda is illegal, the Trump administration refuses to provide relief for families. As American families continue to struggle with high costs, the President keeps choosing to institute new tariffs that will push prices even higher.
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play

Iran's World Cup participation remains uncertain amid conflicting statements from US President Trump, FIFA leadership, and Iran's sports ministry, with FIFA delaying a final decision until April 30.
US Elections
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Walking the Trump tightrope: How Micheal Martin can navigate a tricky St Patrick's Day date with an erratic US president

The Taoiseach faces diplomatic challenges during a St Patrick's Day White House meeting with President Trump, requiring careful navigation of unpredictable interactions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Trump administration sues California over state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

President Donald Trump has long fought California's efforts to curb tailpipe emissions and spur electric vehicle adoption, and last summer he blocked the state's first-in-the-nation ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. He's also routinely criticized California's highest-in-the-nation gas prices, which are largely due to taxes and environmental regulations.
California
Non-profit organizations
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Former DOGE staffer says ChatGPT helped feds cancel grants mentioning 'LGBTQ+'

A Trump administration staffer testified that NEH humanities grants were flagged for cancellation based solely on LGBTQ+ terminology appearing in project descriptions, revealing systematic targeting of diversity-related scholarship.
MMA
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

UFC Lead Analyst Joe Rogan Questions Logic of Having UFC Fight at White House: It Sounds Crazy'

Joe Rogan expressed concerns about hosting a UFC event at the White House during an ongoing Iran conflict, citing security risks and the unusual nature of gathering high-profile attendees in one location during wartime.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Anthropic's DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs

Anthropic's lawsuit against the Department of Defense represents an ongoing conflict with significant implications for the company's future and AI policy.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Is J.D. Vance Feeling Left Out of Trump's Big New War?

Vice President J.D. Vance has remained largely sidelined during the Iran conflict despite his anti-interventionist views, while his rival Marco Rubio gains prominence as the administration's chief Iran policy spokesman.
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Costco Is Being Sued Over Tariffs - and a $166B 'Double Recovery' Claim. Here's What That Means.

This lawsuit seeks to prevent Costco, the third-largest retailer in the world, from double recovery. Costco has made no commitment to return any portion of anticipated tariff refunds to the consumers who bore those costs.
E-Commerce
fromDefector
4 days ago

UFC And FBI Announce Two Days Of Activities For Kash Patel | Defector

I'm thrilled to announce this historic seminar between the FBI and the UFC at Quantico. This is a tremendous opportunity for our FBI agents to learn and train with some of the greatest athletes on earth - helping the world's premier law enforcement agency be even better prepared to protect the American people. Dana White has changed the game in the mixed martial arts industry and we're extremely honored to be partnered with him.
MMA
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump might get away with his new tariffs: The law he's relying on survived over 3,600 legal challenges, and even Biden used it | Fortune

Trump uses Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs on China, EU, Mexico, and other countries for structural excess capacity after Supreme Court struck down his IEEPA-based tariffs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Brags About High Oil Prices as Americans Balk at the Pump: When Oil Prices Go Up, We Make a Lot of Money'

Trump shifted from criticizing high gas prices to accepting them as beneficial for U.S. oil profits while prioritizing military action against Iran's nuclear capabilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Uses Numerically Possible Rx Price Percentages

Well, the biggest thing is medicines. I mean, I brought it down. We have now, we went from the highest price in the entire world, we paid more than any other country, and now we're gonna pay the lowest price in the entire world. And that's never happened. We have medicine reduced by 70, 80, 90% percent.
US Elections
#florsheim-shoes
US Elections
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Trump Cares a Little Too Much About Shoes

Trump gifts Florsheim shoes to White House officials and lawmakers, creating social pressure to wear them in his presence.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Trump is obsessed by shoes made by a company that sued him over tariffs

President Trump frequently gifts Florsheim Oxford shoes to his inner circle, making them a symbol of belonging to his exclusive group and influencing high-ranking officials to wear them.
US Elections
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Trump Cares a Little Too Much About Shoes

Trump gifts Florsheim shoes to White House officials and lawmakers, creating social pressure to wear them in his presence.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Trump is obsessed by shoes made by a company that sued him over tariffs

President Trump frequently gifts Florsheim Oxford shoes to his inner circle, making them a symbol of belonging to his exclusive group and influencing high-ranking officials to wear them.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox's Peter Doocy Presses Trump on Sleeper Cells' After Rally: Is It Dozens?'

Trump claims surveillance of Iranian sleeper cells while attributing their presence to Biden's border policies, deflecting detailed questions about specific numbers or threats.
US politics
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Trump blamed Iran for a school strike. News investigations suggest the U.S. was responsible - Poynter

President Trump attributed a missile strike on an Iranian school to Iran without waiting for military investigation results, contradicting forensic analyses by multiple news organizations that suggested U.S. involvement.
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