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Scoop: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists will no longer accept federal funding, citing changes in funding laws and regulations under the Trump admin. This will have knock-on effects, including on programs meant to improve maternal health. Statement to TPM:
July 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Scoop: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists will no longer accept federal funding, citing changes in funding laws and regulations under the Trump admin. This will have knock-on effects, including on programs meant to improve maternal health. Statement to TPM:
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Pull Music from Spotify
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Pull Music from Spotify
Following suit after Xiu Xiu, Fiver, Dear Rouge and Deerhoof decided to remove their catalogues from Spotify, prolific Aussie rockers King
dlvr.it
July 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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BREAKING: Illinois just beat the Trump Administration in federal court.
Their case challenging the bipartisan TRUST Act was dismissed — unlike the President, we follow the law and listen to the courts.
Their case challenging the bipartisan TRUST Act was dismissed — unlike the President, we follow the law and listen to the courts.
July 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
BREAKING: Illinois just beat the Trump Administration in federal court.
Their case challenging the bipartisan TRUST Act was dismissed — unlike the President, we follow the law and listen to the courts.
Their case challenging the bipartisan TRUST Act was dismissed — unlike the President, we follow the law and listen to the courts.
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WATCH — @gavinnewsom.bsky.social : “We want a fair playing field… The game has changed when Trump calls and says Texas needs to find him 5 more seats…. It is a 5-alarm fire for democracy.”
July 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
WATCH — @gavinnewsom.bsky.social : “We want a fair playing field… The game has changed when Trump calls and says Texas needs to find him 5 more seats…. It is a 5-alarm fire for democracy.”
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POLITICO compiled a list of all the Washington Post staffers who have left in the past eight months. It’s at least a hundred names, many of them among the biggest names in journalism. This is the fastest erosion of a major outlet ever.
July 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
POLITICO compiled a list of all the Washington Post staffers who have left in the past eight months. It’s at least a hundred names, many of them among the biggest names in journalism. This is the fastest erosion of a major outlet ever.
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Conservatives who claimed Obama was using FEMA to build concentration camps really quiet now that it’s real
FEMA is preparing to send $608 million to states to construct immigrant detention centers as part of the Trump administration’s push to expand capacity to hold migrants.
FEMA to send states $608 million to build migrant detention centers
FEMA is starting a “detention support grant program” to cover the cost of states building temporary facilities, according to an agency announcement.
nbcnews.to
July 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Conservatives who claimed Obama was using FEMA to build concentration camps really quiet now that it’s real
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This may turn out to be really bad. By removing all members of USPSTF, he can place whoever he wants without congressional oversight and they can take away health insurance coverage for preventive screenings, HIV testing, etc.
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs
The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.
www.wsj.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This may turn out to be really bad. By removing all members of USPSTF, he can place whoever he wants without congressional oversight and they can take away health insurance coverage for preventive screenings, HIV testing, etc.
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
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Since the spring, federal agents have been patrolling the government buildings in New York City, waiting to arrest migrants as soon as they step out of the courtroom. Jordan Salama reports on an asylum seeker’s experience.
When ICE Agents Are Waiting Outside the Courtroom
An asylum seeker and her children face the terrifying new reality of immigration hearings.
www.newyorker.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Since the spring, federal agents have been patrolling the government buildings in New York City, waiting to arrest migrants as soon as they step out of the courtroom. Jordan Salama reports on an asylum seeker’s experience.
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NEW: In 2023, Trump told supporters, "I am your retribution," vowing to use a second term for vengeance if re-elected.
Six months into his second term, he's weaponizing the federal government against political opponents, threatening fair elections and democracy.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
Six months into his second term, he's weaponizing the federal government against political opponents, threatening fair elections and democracy.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
Trump’s Chilling Retribution Campaign Poses a Grave Threat to Democracy
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW: In 2023, Trump told supporters, "I am your retribution," vowing to use a second term for vengeance if re-elected.
Six months into his second term, he's weaponizing the federal government against political opponents, threatening fair elections and democracy.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
Six months into his second term, he's weaponizing the federal government against political opponents, threatening fair elections and democracy.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
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State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione said that he has never paid for an abortion. The statement came after Alex Grace who describes herself as a mother of four, political news curator, and exotic dancer alleged that the Southlake-based Republican has “funded several abortions for his own personal gain.”
NEW bombshell allegations from the Texas Legislature today. The author of Texas’ abortion “trigger ban” has been accused by a former exotic dancer of paying for abortions. He has denied the claims and threatened to sue the outlet that ran them. More:
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Author of Texas Abortion Ban Denies He Paid for Abortions Amid Bombshell Allegations from Former Exotic Dancer
Capriglione authored Texas’ “trigger ban,” which banned abortion when Roe v. Wade was overturned. He announced he wouldn’t seek reelection.
thebarbedwire.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione said that he has never paid for an abortion. The statement came after Alex Grace who describes herself as a mother of four, political news curator, and exotic dancer alleged that the Southlake-based Republican has “funded several abortions for his own personal gain.”
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Holy crap, the South Park dudes just negotiated a new 5-year contract with Paramount for 1.1 Billion with a B and decided to come out swinging.
I know this has been the internet buzz all day but ...
I know this has been the internet buzz all day but ...
South Park Goes All The Way There
From a trade "negotiation" with Canada to a tryst with...who could it be, who could it be?
crooksandliars.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Holy crap, the South Park dudes just negotiated a new 5-year contract with Paramount for 1.1 Billion with a B and decided to come out swinging.
I know this has been the internet buzz all day but ...
I know this has been the internet buzz all day but ...
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The Department of Justice is pretending it needed to talk to notorious liar Ghislaine Maxwell to know the truth about Jeffrey Epstein, when it is concealing thousands of documents about him that don’t lie. It’s a sick farce.
July 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Department of Justice is pretending it needed to talk to notorious liar Ghislaine Maxwell to know the truth about Jeffrey Epstein, when it is concealing thousands of documents about him that don’t lie. It’s a sick farce.
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With the support of the United States, the Israeli government is “deliberately and explicitly” causing a famine in Gaza while simultaneously murdering hungry Gazans for the crime of seeking food. From @ryanlcooper.com:
Israel’s Endgame Is Obliterating Palestine
Gaza is being deliberately starved. The West Bank is next.
trib.al
July 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With the support of the United States, the Israeli government is “deliberately and explicitly” causing a famine in Gaza while simultaneously murdering hungry Gazans for the crime of seeking food. From @ryanlcooper.com:
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This is the first time the entire panel of 26 figures has been visible since they were spotted nine years ago.
Early Hawaiian petroglyphs on a beach are visible again with changing tides and shifting sands
This is the first time the entire panel of 26 figures has been visible since they were spotted nine years ago.
www.oregonlive.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is the first time the entire panel of 26 figures has been visible since they were spotted nine years ago.
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The Trump administration is reportedly planning to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to ICE detention centers nationwide.
Demand Congress prevent this dangerous abuse of power NOW.
Demand Congress prevent this dangerous abuse of power NOW.
Tell Congress: No Troops on Our Streets
President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard and federal troops into our communities. Tell Congress: No troops on our streets.
action.aclu.org
July 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to ICE detention centers nationwide.
Demand Congress prevent this dangerous abuse of power NOW.
Demand Congress prevent this dangerous abuse of power NOW.
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A looming global water crisis may be under appreciated as climate change takes hold. Today I report on a new study that finds the planet is quickly drying, with mega-regions of water loss now stretching across continents. www.propublica.org/article/wate...
“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat
A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.
www.propublica.org
July 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A looming global water crisis may be under appreciated as climate change takes hold. Today I report on a new study that finds the planet is quickly drying, with mega-regions of water loss now stretching across continents. www.propublica.org/article/wate...
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GloRilla's home was targeted by burglars. She says it's 'crazy' that she was arrested instead
GloRilla's home was targeted by burglars. She says it's 'crazy' that she was arrested instead
Glorilla talks about her recent drug arrest, which she said stemmed from a call about an alleged burglary. She says police focused on the wrong task.
www.latimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
GloRilla's home was targeted by burglars. She says it's 'crazy' that she was arrested instead
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Finally! I joined a bipartisan effort demanding that OMB and the
Department of Education release congressionally appropriated funding for our public schools, and the Trump administration finally ended the illegal freeze.
Department of Education release congressionally appropriated funding for our public schools, and the Trump administration finally ended the illegal freeze.
Breaking news: The Trump administration plans to release more than $5 billion in funding to public schools after withholding it for nearly a month.
Trump administration releases billions it withheld from schools
Lawmakers of both parties had lobbied to release the funds, which support English-language learning programs, teacher training and academic enrichment.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Finally! I joined a bipartisan effort demanding that OMB and the
Department of Education release congressionally appropriated funding for our public schools, and the Trump administration finally ended the illegal freeze.
Department of Education release congressionally appropriated funding for our public schools, and the Trump administration finally ended the illegal freeze.
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Here’s something you may have missed in Trump’s Big Ugly Bill – a big increase in the estate tax exemption. Trust fund kids can now inherit up to $15 million tax free.
Rich people don't need another leg up.
Tax the rich ➡️ invest in universal child care.
Rich people don't need another leg up.
Tax the rich ➡️ invest in universal child care.
New tax law increases big beyond-the-grave tax break for the wealthy | CNN Business
The US federal estate tax has come a long way since 2000, when the exemption level was set at $675,000.
www.cnn.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Here’s something you may have missed in Trump’s Big Ugly Bill – a big increase in the estate tax exemption. Trust fund kids can now inherit up to $15 million tax free.
Rich people don't need another leg up.
Tax the rich ➡️ invest in universal child care.
Rich people don't need another leg up.
Tax the rich ➡️ invest in universal child care.
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Former Drexel doctor Sharon Griswold is rallying female peers to show up for her day in federal court. She had complained for years that Drexel treated female faculty worse than male counterparts.
A doctor claims Drexel punished her for speaking out about gender discrimination. She sent out Evites to the trial.
Former Drexel doctor Sharon Griswold is rallying female peers to show up for her day in federal court. She had complained for years that Drexel treated female faculty worse than male counterparts.
www.inquirer.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Former Drexel doctor Sharon Griswold is rallying female peers to show up for her day in federal court. She had complained for years that Drexel treated female faculty worse than male counterparts.