GOP Criticizes Democrats Over DHS Funding StandoffStandoff Centers on Immigration and National Security ConcernsThe ongoing standoff in Congress over the funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has...
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• Appeals court halts National Guard Chicago deployment
• Court allows Guard to be federalized while case proceeds
• Mixed ruling gives Trump partial win and partial loss
• Legal fight will continue in the coming weeks
In a sharp decision, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump administration from...
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• The United States carried out deadly summary executions at sea without evidence.
• Twenty-one fishermen died after the US blew up their boat off Venezuela.
• Home raids in Chicago and threats against Portland show growing domestic brutality.
• Veterans and legal experts warn that unrestrained violence harms America’s global...
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Residents in Washington, D.C. tie hand-made markers at spots where they say ICE made arrests.
The White House calls these ICE kidnapping signs “untrue smears” and warns they put officers at risk.
Volunteers say the markers help spot unfair actions against migrants with no legal protections.
Homeland...
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• MIT became the first university to reject a Trump proposal to nine schools.
• MIT President Sally Kornbluth argued that leadership in science relies on open competition.
• GOP Rep. Thomas Massie celebrated the move as a win for meritocracy.
• Massie stressed that top talent must come from around...
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• Modern politicians are echoing Carl Schmitt’s old ideas to grab unchecked power.
• They break rules, label opponents as enemies, and create “emergencies” to ignore laws.
• JD Vance has openly referenced Carl Schmitt, showing this influence is real.
• Understanding these tactics helps citizens defend democracy and speak out.
Trump’s...
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The shutdown drags into its second week with no clear end in sight.
GOP strategist Frank Luntz warns punishing seniors or troops hurts politicians.
Military families face missed paychecks if the shutdown continues.
Denying benefits will drive seniors and service members to vote against lawmakers.
Lawmakers risk...
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The Justice Department may charge John Bolton as soon as next week.
FBI agents raided Bolton’s home last month.
Trump is pushing for charges against other critics like Comey and Schiff.
Observers expect more Trump targets to emerge soon.
John Bolton May Face Charges Soon
The Justice Department plans...
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• A WGN video producer was handcuffed and detained by federal agents while recording an arrest.
• Legal experts say the action violated a court order shielding journalists from arrest.
• Eyewitness video shows agents dragging the producer face down with her pants pulled down.
• Observers demanded to know why...
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• President Trump’s team accuses New York Attorney General Letitia James of bank fraud.
• The Wall Street Journal editorial board harshly criticizes this legal revenge move.
• Experts question the prosecutor’s appointment and authority.
• Critics warn that mutual legal destruction hurts the nation.
Donald Trump’s recent decision to charge his...
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Over 4,100 federal workers face layoffs during the shutdown.
Commerce, Education, Energy, Health, Housing, Homeland Security and Treasury departments are hit.
The EPA may lay off 30 more workers if funding gaps continue.
Agencies are weighing further cuts as the shutdown drags on.
Both sides of the...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed a top aide to back his wife’s role in secret Pentagon meetings.
His wife, Jennifer Hegseth, helped shape communications strategy and reportedly backed removing NBC’s Courtney Kube.
Hegseth aimed to limit reporter access to areas near his office, rotating press workspaces and...
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Gov. Janet Mills briefly launched her Maine Senate race online.
A campaign video and donation link went live then vanished.
Internal plans show a formal launch set for next week.
Other Democrats in Maine now decide whether to jump in.
Maine Senate race Hits a Rocky Opening
Gov. Janet...
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• President Trump warned on Truth Social of massive China tariffs, rattling traders
• The S&P 500 slid 2.7 percent, its steepest daily drop in six months
• The Nasdaq Composite saw its worst tumble since April’s tariff announcement
• Investors pulled profits and feared stalled trade talks with China
• Continued...
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Republicans now consider ending the filibuster to break a government shutdown.
Senator Bernie Moreno proposes a GOP-only vote to end the filibuster.
Democrats demand keeping health care subsidies in any funding bill.
Ending the filibuster could reshape future Senate lawmaking.
Why the Filibuster Debate Flipped
For decades, Senate rules...
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Reporter Debbie Brockman was arrested by Border Patrol Chicago while filming agents.
Legal experts say agents may have violated a court order protecting nonviolent reporters.
DHS claimed Brockman threw objects at officers, but she faced no charges.
The arrest raises fresh questions on immigration enforcement under Trump-era...
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Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit against online gaming platform Roblox.
The suit claims Roblox exposes children to violent and inappropriate content.
Animated scenes simulating the assassination of Charlie Kirk sparked the legal action.
The lawsuit accuses Roblox of poor protection and weak safeguards for...
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The EU accuses Russia of running a secretive “gray zone campaign” across Europe.
This includes cyberattacks, sabotage, and violations of European airspace.
The EU warns that the situation could get worse if Russia isn’t confronted.
Leaders are pushing for stronger defenses against future threats.
Russia's cyberattacks raise serious...
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President Trump announced a drug pricing deal with AstraZeneca.
The company will offer Medicaid its drugs at “most favored nations” pricing.
TrumpRx, a new website, will provide direct access to discounted prescriptions.
Many popular drugs could become more affordable for Americans.
Trump Announces Drug Price Deal With AstraZeneca
President...
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Mayor Eric Adams asked New Yorkers to stay calm and "let the process play out."
New York Attorney General Letitia James faces an indictment related to fraud.
Adams compared her case to his own past legal investigation.
He said public judgment can deeply harm a person’s image.
...
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Donald Trump’s new tariff plan includes Italian pasta imports.
Pasta makers in Italy, like Pasta Rummo, fear losing key U.S. customers.
Premium pasta sales in America have seen strong growth in recent years.
Experts worry tariffs will raise prices and lower demand in the U.S.
Italian Pasta Faces...
