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Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old White House aide and a longtime executive assistant for President Trump, is slated to be sworn into the 126-year-old commission that is set to review his White House ballroom plans.

Harris has no notable arts expertise.
Trump picks his White House assistant for panel reviewing ballroom
Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old White House aide and the president’s longtime executive assistant, is set to be sworn in Thursday.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Trump’s CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced today he will try to block states from regulating online prediction (gambling) markets. Wonder why?
February 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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It isn’t whether artificial intelligence is going to replace them. It’s who will control the knowledge that companies capture from their employees. on.wsj.com/3OIJGpi
Workers Are Afraid AI Will Take Their Jobs. They’re Missing the Bigger Danger.
It isn’t whether artificial intelligence is going to replace them. It’s who will control the knowledge that companies capture from their employees.
on.wsj.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Planting Justice campaign asks retailers to sign legally-binding contract to only buy from growers who follow a code of conduct.
On Valentine’s Day, outdoor workers want you to know ‘human cost of houseplants’
Planting Justice campaign asks retailers to sign legally-binding contract to only buy from growers who follow a code of conduct.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Breaking news: The White House and Health Secretary RFK Jr. are shaking up the health department’s leadership team ahead of the midterms.

Jim O’Neill, who served as the deputy Health secretary and acting director of the CDC, will leave both positions.
White House, RFK Jr. shake up health leadership after controversies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health department is undergoing a major leadership overhaul.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Trump says tariffs will create revenue and jobs. So far they've increased costs for most people – but may benefit some of Trump’s allies.

We FOIAed to learn more about how Trump’s policies strain resources for everyday people while enriching the wealthy.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
The Trump Administration's Economic Policy
How Trump’s policies — tariffs, tax breaks, and cuts to government programs — are straining resources for everyday Americans while enriching the ultra wealthy.
americanoversight.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
🇺🇸 🇻🇪 US authorities have granted licenses authorizing five large petroleum companies to operate in Venezuela, as the Trump administration eyes production growth after ousting and arresting the country's president. [1/2]
February 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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"Records show Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy dropped $780K on private jet flights last year." heartlandsignal.com/2026/02/12/r...
Records show Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy dropped $780K on private jet flights last year
Campaign expenditure filings for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy show that the Republican spent more than $780,000 on private jet travel in 2025.
heartlandsignal.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Columbia merchants along Main Street and around the city should do the same as ICE sets up offices. @sodacitydems.bsky.social @richlandscdems.bsky.social
Rock Hill, South Carolina, has a lot of cool coffeehouses, but only this one is being boycotted by local Republicans because of a sign in the window.

So stop by Flora Coffee on Cherry if you’re in town.
February 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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The hiring pool from that day is HUGE, if Bondi is still looking
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February 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Sketches from today's hearing:

anntelnaes.substack.com/p/bondis-con...
Bondi's contempt for the Rule of Law
The attorney general testifies before the House Judiciary Committee
anntelnaes.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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From food and shelter to legal support, our City’s resource centers are there to help our neighbors who’ve been impacted by Operation Metro Surge. If you need help, it’s there for you. We’ll keep showing up for each other. www.kare11.com/article/news...
Minneapolis launches virtual resource center, warns of scams amid 'Operation Metro Surge'
Minneapolis expands a digital hub for residents facing food and housing crises, while urging vigilance against donation scams.
www.kare11.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Frey: "Obviously there's progress in that they are leaving right now, but as far as some deal was struck to get them out -- the answer is no. I think what you saw is a federal govt and administration that thought they were going to break the people of Minneapolis down."
February 13, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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UPDATE: Ring just cancelled their partnership with #Flock.

Should you trust #ring now? No.

After all they thought this was a good idea.

And their statement doesn't acknowledge the real issue. More on that in a second.

But this shows: pressure works on privacy 1/
February 13, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Sadly, that isn't an exaggeration.
February 13, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Brought to you by JD Vance and Stephen Miller:

“This was a victory, and I am happy for it,” Mr. Barranco said in a phone interview on Wednesday. “But I am still afraid that I could be grabbed.”

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
Judge Ends Deportation Case for Mexican Father of 3 U.S. Marines
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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Mayor Frey on Tom Homan saying DHS had "some issues" in Minneapolis: "'Issues' would be certainly the understatement of the century. These are people that should be alive today. Alex and Renee were standing up for their neighbors. Constitutionally protected activity was taking place."
February 13, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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"Goldman’s Top Lawyer Departs Amid Revelations About Her Ties to Epstein" www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Goldman’s Top Lawyer Departs Amid Revelations About Her Ties to Epstein
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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NEW: After announcement of end to MN immigration surge, Trump admin slammed by Trump-appointed judge for denying detainees access to lawyers. Feds also drop criminal charges against 2 immigrants over incident Noem called "attempted murder." w/@kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Court rebukes Trump administration for denying immigration detainees access to lawyers
It’s the latest and perhaps most pointed rebuke yet from Minnesota federal judges.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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The shakeup follows warnings from the Treasury’s watchdog about how staffing cuts at the IRS could affect tax filing season. via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/internal-rev...
IRS moves operations employees to tax services for filing season amid workforce cuts
The shakeup follows warnings from the Treasury’s watchdog about how staffing cuts at the IRS could affect tax filing season.
fedscoop.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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I read the Trump-backed voter suppression bill, the so-called “Save America Act,” so you don’t have to. Here’s my summary. Please tell your Senators to vote NO on this abomination: 202-224-3121. TY. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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It’s amazing that MAGA people actually think this admin spends 5 minutes giving a fuck about any of them because they are fed a steady diet of culture war bullshit by Trump, Fox and paid influencers to keep them blissfully ignorant of what is really happening.
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants
Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants
The Trump administration is moving to cut more than $100 million in federal health care grants for Illinois, a step quickly met with a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his peers in…
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February 13, 2026 at 12:49 AM