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fromABC7 Chicago
32 minutes ago

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary amid immigration enforcement controversies and budget standoff.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
50 minutes ago

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary, focusing on immigration enforcement amid a government shutdown affecting department employees.
#christopher-columbus
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Trump administration places Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds

The Trump administration installed a statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds to honor his legacy as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

This controversial statue was dumped in a harbor. Now Trump has a replica near the White House

A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed near the White House, reflecting President Trump's support for the controversial explorer's legacy.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Trump administration places Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds

The Trump administration installed a statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds to honor his legacy as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

This controversial statue was dumped in a harbor. Now Trump has a replica near the White House

A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed near the White House, reflecting President Trump's support for the controversial explorer's legacy.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
3 hours ago

Supreme Court Risks Fueling Trump's Attack on Mail Ballots

Voting by mail is under scrutiny, with proposals to restrict it despite its popularity and ongoing legal challenges regarding ballot receipt deadlines.
#cuba
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 hours ago

Cuba's Government Has Been Pushed to the Brink of Collapse

Cuba faces severe crises with mass emigration, economic collapse, and political instability, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and a call for regime change.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump's Eye Is Already on Cuba

A Russian oil tanker is heading to Cuba amid U.S. Navy efforts to cut off its oil supply, reflecting heightened tensions reminiscent of the Cold War.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

You May Have Changed the World': Conservative Radio Hosts Interview Caller Who Recommended Trump Use ICE at Airports

A woman suggested using ICE agents at airports, which President Trump announced shortly after, indicating he listens to public ideas.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Markets Saw Surge In Trades Ahead of Trump's Surprise Iran Post That Sent Prices Soaring

I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
US Elections
#ice
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago
US politics

ICE at JFK: Unmasked agents jostle with press in attempt to hide their faces as airport travelers express concern | amNewYork

US politics
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

Trump Pushes False Narrative in Ordering ICE Agents to "Help" TSA at US Airports

ICE agents were deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA during a DHS shutdown caused by funding disagreements.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

Dana Bash Grills Tom Homan on Trump Sending ICE to Airports

Trump announced deployment of ICE agents to assist TSA at airports amid government shutdown.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

One of Trump's Friends Reportedly Asked ICE to Arrest the Mother of His Child in Custody Battle Gambit

Paolo Zampolli sought ICE's help to arrest his ex-girlfriend to gain an advantage in a custody battle.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

ICE at JFK: Unmasked agents jostle with press in attempt to hide their faces as airport travelers express concern | amNewYork

ICE agents at JFK Airport attempted to intimidate press photographers during their deployment on March 23, 2023.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

Trump Pushes False Narrative in Ordering ICE Agents to "Help" TSA at US Airports

ICE agents were deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA during a DHS shutdown caused by funding disagreements.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

One of Trump's Friends Reportedly Asked ICE to Arrest the Mother of His Child in Custody Battle Gambit

Paolo Zampolli sought ICE's help to arrest his ex-girlfriend to gain an advantage in a custody battle.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 hours ago

Trump's Latest White House Horror: A Zombie Columbus Statue

A replica of the Columbus statue, removed during protests, was installed on the White House grounds, symbolizing Trump's support for Columbus.
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Trump administration to pay French company $1B to drop U.S. offshore wind leases

TotalEnergies has agreed to what's essentially a refund of its leases for projects off the coasts of North Carolina and New York, and will invest the money in fossil fuel projects instead.
Environment
fromTruthout
5 hours ago

Trump Admin Rejects Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Proposal for Removal to Costa Rica

Abrego Garcia, of Maryland, has agreed to be deported to Costa Rica, which will accept him as a refugee, and is fighting his removal to another third country.
Washington DC
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Totally Inappropriate': Ex-Pence Aide Blasts Trump For Celebrating Robert Mueller's Death

Marc Short condemned President Trump's comments on Robert Mueller's death as totally inappropriate and emphasized Mueller's honorable service to the country.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

US to pay almost $1bn to French energy company to kill wind project plan

The Trump administration paid TotalEnergies $1bn to abandon offshore wind farm plans, impacting the US offshore wind industry amid rising fossil fuel prices.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

8 architecture and culture groups sue Trump and the Kennedy Center board

A lawsuit has been filed against President Trump and the Kennedy Center over planned renovations, seeking compliance with historic preservation laws.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
8 hours ago

Record-breaking 'No Kings' protests expected as nationwide marches near

Nationwide 'No Kings' protests are planned across the U.S. to oppose President Trump's administration, focusing on rising authoritarianism and threats to democracy.
#iran
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Trump's Mystery Iran Contact Revealed After Top Person' Tease

The Trump administration is reportedly in contact with Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf for negotiations.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Iran Denies Talks with US Even Took Place as State Media Claims Trump Backed Down' in Fear'

Iran denies any talks with Trump's administration, contradicting claims of productive conversations leading to a pause in military strikes.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Relentlessly Calls Out Trump Ally Over Easing Oil Sanctions on Country US Is At War With'

Kaitlan Collins challenged Rep. Scott Perry on the implications of easing sanctions on Iranian oil amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Trump's Mystery Iran Contact Revealed After Top Person' Tease

The Trump administration is reportedly in contact with Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf for negotiations.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Iran Denies Talks with US Even Took Place as State Media Claims Trump Backed Down' in Fear'

Iran denies any talks with Trump's administration, contradicting claims of productive conversations leading to a pause in military strikes.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Relentlessly Calls Out Trump Ally Over Easing Oil Sanctions on Country US Is At War With'

Kaitlan Collins challenged Rep. Scott Perry on the implications of easing sanctions on Iranian oil amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Voice of America staffers sue, alleging Kari Lake put on propaganda

"The Voice of America has been breaching the Constitutional and statutory rules that require that outlet not to push propaganda or censorship," one of the lead attorneys on the lawsuit, Norm Eisen, tells NPR.
Media industry
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Threats over Iran war bare Trump efforts to transform free speech: Experts

Threats to punish broadcasters for coverage deemed not in public interest reflect a broader trend of free speech concerns under the Trump administration.
fromEarth911
14 hours ago

Counting The Growing Cost of President Trump's Environmental Policy

The repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding removed the legal basis for all federal greenhouse gas regulation for cars, power plants, and oil fields at once.
Environment
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

New crypto regulations likely to be big favor to the Trump family, industry insiders say

New SEC guidelines classify most crypto assets as commodities, reducing regulatory oversight and potentially benefiting the Trump family's ventures.
#iran-war
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Trump's video game war: AI, memes and a simplistic narrative have flattened the conflict | Nesrine Malik in Iran

The portrayal of the war on Iran by the Trump administration trivializes its serious implications, reducing it to a spectacle and competition.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

New York Waiter Asks Trump's U.N. Ambassador, How Is a War Helping Me in Any Way?'

The U.S. war on Iran is justified by the administration as a response to nuclear threats, despite conflicting statements from President Trump.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Digested week: Hegseth chides media for focusing on trivial issue of his Iran strategy

Trump's administration faces criticism for its chaotic approach to the war on Iran and its implications for global politics.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 days ago

New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP

A majority of Americans oppose the U.S. and Israel's joint war on Iran, with 56 percent disapproving and only 33 percent supporting it overall.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Trump's video game war: AI, memes and a simplistic narrative have flattened the conflict | Nesrine Malik in Iran

The portrayal of the war on Iran by the Trump administration trivializes its serious implications, reducing it to a spectacle and competition.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

New York Waiter Asks Trump's U.N. Ambassador, How Is a War Helping Me in Any Way?'

The U.S. war on Iran is justified by the administration as a response to nuclear threats, despite conflicting statements from President Trump.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Digested week: Hegseth chides media for focusing on trivial issue of his Iran strategy

Trump's administration faces criticism for its chaotic approach to the war on Iran and its implications for global politics.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 days ago

New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP

A majority of Americans oppose the U.S. and Israel's joint war on Iran, with 56 percent disapproving and only 33 percent supporting it overall.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump sends US immigration agents to airports as shutdown chaos deepens

President Trump deploys immigration agents to airports amid security crisis caused by government shutdown and unpaid TSA workers.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms

ICE agents are being deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid delays caused by the government shutdown.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Joe Kent says he wants Trump to hear MAGA opposition to Iran war

Joe Kent resigned from his position over the Iran war, citing a commitment to principles against unnecessary military conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

You Know Where We F*cked Up?' Bill Maher Takes Apart Trump War That He Supported Starting

Bill Maher critiques the execution of the Iran war planning by the Trump administration, despite supporting the war itself.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

DOGE goes nuclear: How trump invited silicon valley into America's nuclear power regulator

Cohen led the group through a technical conversation about licensing nuclear reactor designs, he repeatedly downplayed health and safety concerns. When staff brought up the topic of radiation exposure from nuclear test sites, Cohen broke in.
NYC parents
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump says U.S. considers 'winding down' Iran military effort | Fortune

Trump is considering winding down US military efforts against Iran as objectives are reportedly close to being met.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran war: Trump weighs 'winding down' Middle East operation

The US is close to achieving its military objectives in the Middle East but will not pursue a ceasefire with Iran.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What US-Israeli targets reveal about Iran war goals three weeks in

The US and Israel have conflicting objectives in the war with Iran, complicating the potential for a clear endgame.
#harvard-university
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Higher education

Trump Admin Sues Harvard for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish and Israeli Students from Anti-Semitism

fromFortune
3 days ago
Higher education

Trump's DOJ sues Harvard, claiming failure to tackle antisemitism | Fortune

Higher education
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Admin Sues Harvard for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish and Israeli Students from Anti-Semitism

Trump's administration sued Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic discrimination, seeking to cut off federal funding.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's DOJ sues Harvard, claiming failure to tackle antisemitism | Fortune

The Justice Department sued Harvard for failing to address antisemitism, seeking to freeze grants and recover taxpayer funds.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard over anti-Semitism claims

Harvard University rejected a lawsuit from the Trump administration alleging anti-Semitism and neglect of Jewish students' rights.
Higher education
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged antisemitism

The US Justice Department sued Harvard for failing to address antisemitism on campus and violating federal civil rights law.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard for allegedly violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli individuals amid campus protests.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Admin Uses Wartime Powers to Sidestep Congress and Push $23B in Arms Sales to Gulf States

The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to expedite over $23 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing Congress.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ex-CNN Correspondent Urges Trump, Hegseth to Tone Down Attacks on Press Over Iran Coverage: Insults Paint a Target on the Back of a Journalist'

The Trump administration's rhetoric endangers journalists by fostering hostility towards the press during wartime.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jim Acosta Warns of Media Domination' by Billionaire Trump Friend Ellisons at Hearing on First Amendment

Media control by the Ellison family threatens the objectivity of CNN and the integrity of the press in America.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Scott Bessent's Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default | Fortune

The U.S. Education Department is transferring management of student loans to the Treasury Department, marking a significant shift in federal student loan oversight.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

We're Still Paying More at the Pump': Fox's Martha MacCallum Confronts Trump Honcho Over High Gas Prices

President Trump's energy dominance strategy is built for exactly this moment. He wanted to increase supply here domestically and with our existing allies, and new allies like Venezuela.
Left-wing politics
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News: Chuck Norris Dies, City Councilor Sends Very Spicy Emails, Homeless Services Org Needs Support After Four Recent Fires, and Buzzfeed Let AI Prompt Its Downfall

The Trump administration's logging proposal for Oregon's old-growth forests raises sustainability concerns and highlights economic struggles in rural communities.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Harvard for failing to address antisemitism, threatening funding and seeking repayment of grants.
US politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NJ attorney general sues to block ICE from moving forward with Roxbury detention center

New Jersey's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block an immigration detention facility in Roxbury, citing legal and safety concerns.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US veteran charged with conspiracy' over ICE protest refuses to plead guilty

A US veteran faces conspiracy charges for protesting against ICE, asserting his right to protest as a fundamental American value.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Admits Trump to Blame for Raising Gas Prices But It's for Worthy Cause'

Scott Jennings admitted Trump started a war leading to higher gas prices, claiming it was for a worthy cause.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | The Department of Justice's desperate attempt to avoid ethics | amNewYork

The Trump administration has pursued political enemies, ignored legal processes for U.S. Attorney appointments, and prioritized loyalty over rule of law.
#media-criticism
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
3 days ago

The Trump administration can't stop complaining about the media - Poynter

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for being dishonest and accused them of focusing on negative aspects of the war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
3 days ago

The Trump administration can't stop complaining about the media - Poynter

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for being dishonest and accused them of focusing on negative aspects of the war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

An immigration court few have heard of is quietly shaping policy behind the scenes

The board has made it harder for immigration courts to offer immigrants bond in lieu of detention. It's made it easier to deport migrants to countries other than their own.
US news
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Long before Trump: How US policy has harmed the environment for decades

Health and environment groups are suing the EPA over the rollback of the endangerment finding, which recognized greenhouse gases as a public health risk.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Strike on Iran gasfield exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know

The US-Israeli conflict over Iran escalates tensions, with Trump distancing from Israeli strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure while warning against further attacks.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

'Continue fighting for them': NYC student Dylan urges help for other ICE detainees

Dylan Contreras urges support for detained immigrants after his release from ICE custody.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

President Trump's actions have significantly harmed American democracy, dropping the U.S. ranking from 20th to 51st globally.
#ice-detention
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC parents

Coming home: Dylan Lopez Contreras' emotional return and reunion with family in Manhattan after 10 months in ICE detention | amNewYork

US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

The Wire: Berkeley man detained for days after rookie ICE agent's error

An ICE agent's paperwork error from inadequate Trump administration training caused a Berkeley man's wrongful detention for multiple days.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Coming home: Dylan Lopez Contreras' emotional return and reunion with family in Manhattan after 10 months in ICE detention | amNewYork

Dylan Lopez Contreras, detained by ICE for 10 months, was released and welcomed home by elected officials while remaining under ankle monitor surveillance during his pending asylum case.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US arts commission approves gold coin stamped with Donald Trump's face

Federal law prohibits the depiction of living presidents on US currency. Thursday's coin, however, may sidestep the rule, as it is intended as a commemorative item, not for circulation as currency. Still, the Trump administration has advanced other plans to put the president's face on a $1 coin, in addition to the commemorative gold coin.
Washington DC
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

White House Heard Lewandowski Kickback Allegations, Did Nothing

Corey Lewandowski, serving as DHS de facto chief of staff, allegedly sought payments from companies in exchange for help securing DHS contracts, with the Trump administration reportedly aware of these allegations for months.
Washington DC
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

An Elegy for the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center will close for a two-year renovation under Trump's plan, with vague details about structural changes raising concerns about the modernist building's preservation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Rules the Roost': Trump-Appointed Judge Tosses Lawsuit Challenging California Egg Regulations in Pun-Filled Ruling

The Trump administration's argument was that California's egg laws contributed to the historic rise in egg prices and have diminished the purchasing power and prosperity of the American worker, but were illegal because they were preempted by the federal Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA).
US Elections
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Former Trump official admits that their goal is to impose their Christian values on other Americans - LGBTQ Nation

A former Trump administration official advocates for Christians to impose biblical morality through legislation at all government levels.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

The FBI Is Investigating Joe Kent, Former Trump Official Who Resigned Over Iran War

The FBI investigation into Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information raises concerns about potential DOJ weaponization against Trump administration critics who oppose policy decisions.
#iran-strikes
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Makes Wild Pearl Harbor Crack During Meeting With Japanese PM

Trump justified not warning allies about Iran strikes by citing the need for surprise, referencing Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

FBI probing US counter-terrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, reports say

Joe Kent, a senior counter-terrorism official, resigned over the US war in Iran and is under FBI investigation for alleged classified information leaks while claiming dissenting voices were excluded from strike decision-making.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Makes Wild Pearl Harbor Crack During Meeting With Japanese PM

Trump justified not warning allies about Iran strikes by citing the need for surprise, referencing Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

FBI probing US counter-terrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, reports say

Joe Kent, a senior counter-terrorism official, resigned over the US war in Iran and is under FBI investigation for alleged classified information leaks while claiming dissenting voices were excluded from strike decision-making.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
4 days ago

How Laura Loomer Weaponizes Anti-Muslim Sentiment to Stifle Dissent

Laura Loomer attacks Tucker Carlson for opposing Gaza genocide and Iran war, attempting to criminalize dissent from unconditional U.S. support for Israel's military actions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Shares Article Declaring He's Prevented Another Holocaust' in Truth Social Posting Spree

President Trump shared articles claiming he prevented a Holocaust by conducting military operations against Iran's nuclear facilities in 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Denmark reportedly prepared itself for US attack amid Trump's Greenland threats

When, in January, Danish soldiers were flown to Greenland, they were reportedly carrying explosives to destroy runways in the capital, Nuuk, and in Kangerlussuaq, a small town north of the capital, to prevent US aircraft from landing in the event of an invasion. They also carried supplies from Danish blood banks to treat wounded people in the event of battle.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Hegseth says no timeframe' for war on Iran as Pentagon asks for $200bn

As far as $200bn, I think that number could move. Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys. We're going back to Congress and folks there to ensure that we're properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trump was asked to confirm reports that Iran's new supreme leader is gay. He dodged the question. - LGBTQ Nation

A New York Post reporter asked Trump about unconfirmed reports regarding Iran's alleged new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's sexuality, which Trump declined to address.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Stephen Colbert on DHS pick Markwayne Mullin: Has a history of being real dumb and real angry about it'

Late-night hosts criticized Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing for homeland security secretary and the Trump administration's push for war with Iran without imminent threat justification.
Women in technology
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trump fawns over another medal as bobsled legend thanks him for protecting "biological women" - LGBTQ Nation

Olympic bobsledder Kaillie Humphries presented President Trump with an Order of Ikkos medal, recognizing his support for policies restricting transgender athletes in women's sports.
Washington DC
fromFortune
4 days ago

'It takes money to kill bad guys': Hegseth asks for $200 billion in extra funds for Iran war | Fortune

The Pentagon requested $200 billion in additional funds for Iran operations, supplementing defense funding already received through tax cuts legislation.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

In Case It Wasn't Clear, Joe Kent Is a Wingnut

Joe Kent's resignation as National Counterterrorism Center head reveals deep divisions within the Trump administration and MAGA movement over Netanyahu's influence on U.S. foreign policy.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Trump's National Security Strategy Is a Blueprint for White Nationalism

The Trump administration promotes white nationalism through its National Security Strategy, misrepresenting European economic decline while attributing it to multiracial democracy rather than global wealth redistribution.
World politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Getting Iran Wrong, to the Nth Power

Trump's military action against Iran represents a strategic blunder driven by fundamental misunderstandings of the regime's motivations, which stem primarily from justified Iranian fears of United States aggression.
SF politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump started a battle with Jerome Powell, but the Fed chairman is winning the war: He won't leave until probe is 'well and truly over' | Fortune

A DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell may paradoxically extend his Federal Reserve tenure beyond Trump's expectations, as Powell refuses to leave until the matter concludes and Senate Banking Committee blocks successor confirmations.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox Host Grills Stephen Miller on Trump Being Shocked' by Attacks Sends Him Into Ramble Mode

Trump expressed shock at Iran's retaliatory strikes targeting multiple Middle Eastern countries, prompting Stephen Miller to clarify that the president meant Iran revealed its recklessness by attacking non-combatant nations.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is promoting a 'Pledge America' campaign encouraging broadcasters to air patriotic content and pro-American programming while threatening media licensing over coverage deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Bill O'Reilly Says Tulsi Gabbard Has Lost All Credibility' With Trump: She Won't Be There Much Longer'

Bill O'Reilly claims Tulsi Gabbard lost credibility with Trump over opposing Venezuela intervention and will not remain as Director of National Intelligence much longer.
Washington DC
fromAxios
4 days ago

D.C.'s hottest ticket: Trump's UFC fight night

Trump is hosting UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn during his birthday and Flag Day, with limited VIP tickets creating high demand among Republican operatives and donors seeking access.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

King still set to visit US' despite tensions between Starmer and Trump over Iran

King Charles is expected to visit the US next month despite diplomatic tensions between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump over Iran policy.
#us-ireland-relations
US Elections
fromIndependent
4 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and NATO allies' insufficient support in the Strait of Hormuz, rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
US Elections
fromIndependent
4 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and criticism of the UK prime minister rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
US Elections
fromIndependent
4 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and NATO allies' insufficient support in the Strait of Hormuz, rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
US Elections
fromIndependent
4 days ago

From 'polite' pushback and 'pained smiles' to 'awkward' exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach's encounter with Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's focus on Iran tensions and criticism of the UK prime minister rather than bilateral Irish-US discussions.
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