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By contrast, on a much more difficult topic, we will say straight out: “The President of the United States is a pedophile.” www.liberalcurrents.com/we-need-to-t...
November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
By contrast, on a much more difficult topic, we will say straight out: “The President of the United States is a pedophile.” www.liberalcurrents.com/we-need-to-t...
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⚡️ 'Time to update' Ukraine's defense documents, Zelensky says after meeting top military, intelligence officials.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
'Time to update' Ukraine's defense documents, Zelensky says after meeting top military, intelligence officials
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
⚡️ 'Time to update' Ukraine's defense documents, Zelensky says after meeting top military, intelligence officials.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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"End The Trade War!" Says Teamster VP John Palmer at the Port of Oakland
"End The Trade War!" Says Teamster VP John Palmer at the Port of Oakland
Teamsters International Vice President At Large John Palmer called for an end to the trade war and tariffs at a rally at the Port of Oakland on November 22, 2025
www.indybay.org
November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"End The Trade War!" Says Teamster VP John Palmer at the Port of Oakland
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Friday, once again shunning efforts by his European Union partners to isolate Moscow over its invasion of neighboring Ukraine nearly four years ago. https://to.pbs.org/48b3rxm
Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas at talks with Putin in Moscow
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Friday, once again shunning efforts by his European Union partners to isolate Moscow over its i...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Friday, once again shunning efforts by his European Union partners to isolate Moscow over its invasion of neighboring Ukraine nearly four years ago. https://to.pbs.org/48b3rxm
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The right can’t decide if it's okay to hate Jews
The right can’t decide if it's okay to hate Jews
The fallout from Nick Fuentes's appearance on Tucker Carlson continues.
www.motherjones.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The right can’t decide if it's okay to hate Jews
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President Donald Trump "seems to draw energy from hatred, from generating hatred toward other people," says @peter-wehner.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
President Donald Trump "seems to draw energy from hatred, from generating hatred toward other people," says @peter-wehner.bsky.social
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"What the president is doing is shameful, it's xenophobic, and in the end, it is going to hurt America's national security," says @jonathancapehart.bsky.social.
November 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"What the president is doing is shameful, it's xenophobic, and in the end, it is going to hurt America's national security," says @jonathancapehart.bsky.social.
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⚡️Update: Four injured, including child, as Russia attacks Ukraine's capital.
"There are currently four injured people in the capital. One of them has been hospitalized, and the others were treated on the spot," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
"There are currently four injured people in the capital. One of them has been hospitalized, and the others were treated on the spot," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
Four injured, including child, as Russia attacks Ukraine's capital
"There are currently four injured people in the capital. One of them has been hospitalized, and the others were treated on the spot," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
⚡️Update: Four injured, including child, as Russia attacks Ukraine's capital.
"There are currently four injured people in the capital. One of them has been hospitalized, and the others were treated on the spot," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
"There are currently four injured people in the capital. One of them has been hospitalized, and the others were treated on the spot," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
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ICE’s spending on weaponry is up more than 600 percent over last year, dwarfing not only its spending during the Biden administration but also during Trump’s first term.
ICE’s spending on weaponry has soared more than 600 percent this year
The $71.5 million spent so far has paid mostly for guns, armor, and chemical munitions.
www.motherjones.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
ICE’s spending on weaponry is up more than 600 percent over last year, dwarfing not only its spending during the Biden administration but also during Trump’s first term.
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The FBI is working to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to comply with illegal orders, according to a person familiar with the efforts.
FBI seeks interviews with six Democrats Trump accused of 'seditious behavior'
The lawmakers, who had released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders, accused Trump of trying to intimidate them.
nbcnews.to
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The FBI is working to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to comply with illegal orders, according to a person familiar with the efforts.
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Swalwell sues Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations
Swalwell sues Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations
California Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses Bill Pulte of violating the Privacy Act and First Amendment.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Swalwell sues Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations
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The White House’s immigration messaging is being tested in the battleground state of North Carolina.
Our Myah Ward breaks down how Republicans on the ground worry viral social media posts of raids could leave a sour aftertaste with voters.
Read more: politi.co/4p5o83O
Our Myah Ward breaks down how Republicans on the ground worry viral social media posts of raids could leave a sour aftertaste with voters.
Read more: politi.co/4p5o83O
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The White House’s immigration messaging is being tested in the battleground state of North Carolina.
Our Myah Ward breaks down how Republicans on the ground worry viral social media posts of raids could leave a sour aftertaste with voters.
Read more: politi.co/4p5o83O
Our Myah Ward breaks down how Republicans on the ground worry viral social media posts of raids could leave a sour aftertaste with voters.
Read more: politi.co/4p5o83O
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Trump’s Former Insurance Lawyer Fucked Up His Revenge Prosecution Of James Comey In So Many Ways
Yes, as I already wrote about, the indictment against James Comey was already thrown out due to Halligan's improper appointment, but it's also worth covering how badly she fucked up even if she had…
Yes, as I already wrote about, the indictment against James Comey was already thrown out due to Halligan's improper appointment, but it's also worth covering how badly she fucked up even if she had…
Trump’s Former Insurance Lawyer Fucked Up His Revenge Prosecution Of James Comey In So Many Ways
Yes, as I already wrote about, the indictment against James Comey was already thrown out due to Halligan's improper appointment, but it's also worth covering how badly she fucked up even if she had been appointed legally. These cases were destined for the dustbin no matter what, because Halligan had no idea what she was doing. Late last week just one example of that insanity came out in court.
www.techdirt.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trump’s Former Insurance Lawyer Fucked Up His Revenge Prosecution Of James Comey In So Many Ways
Yes, as I already wrote about, the indictment against James Comey was already thrown out due to Halligan's improper appointment, but it's also worth covering how badly she fucked up even if she had…
Yes, as I already wrote about, the indictment against James Comey was already thrown out due to Halligan's improper appointment, but it's also worth covering how badly she fucked up even if she had…
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From endless delays in response time to ridiculously overbroad ██████ redactions, FOIA is plagued with problems.
Urge Congress to reform the law using our easy action center tool:
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November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
From endless delays in response time to ridiculously overbroad ██████ redactions, FOIA is plagued with problems.
Urge Congress to reform the law using our easy action center tool:
Urge Congress to reform the law using our easy action center tool:
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U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes, the latest saga for the former billionaire who has been followed by a trail of financial challenges going back well over a decade. https://to.pbs.org/3K98FQW
West Virginia Sen. Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue taxes
The Internal Revenue Service last month filed liens totaling more than $8 million against Justice and his wife on unpaid personal taxes.
www.pbs.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes, the latest saga for the former billionaire who has been followed by a trail of financial challenges going back well over a decade. https://to.pbs.org/3K98FQW
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H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different type of bird flu has also caused a death. @meghanbartels.bsky.social reports for @sciam.bsky.social:
First Human Dies of Rare H5N5 Bird Flu Strain. Here’s What You Need to Know
H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different type of bird flu has also caused a death
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different type of bird flu has also caused a death. @meghanbartels.bsky.social reports for @sciam.bsky.social:
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For Celia Monreal, a former Trump voter, one Senate vote can mean the difference between keeping health coverage or going uninsured.
“Considering the bills and everything else, we wouldn’t be able to afford a $1,500 a month increase for health insurance,” Monreal told journalist Chris Vazquez.
“Considering the bills and everything else, we wouldn’t be able to afford a $1,500 a month increase for health insurance,” Monreal told journalist Chris Vazquez.
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
For Celia Monreal, a former Trump voter, one Senate vote can mean the difference between keeping health coverage or going uninsured.
“Considering the bills and everything else, we wouldn’t be able to afford a $1,500 a month increase for health insurance,” Monreal told journalist Chris Vazquez.
“Considering the bills and everything else, we wouldn’t be able to afford a $1,500 a month increase for health insurance,” Monreal told journalist Chris Vazquez.
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Outside Seattle, the suburbs are often hubs for Latino and first-generation immigrant communities. Reports of ICE arrests in some of those smaller cities have been trending over the past weeks, although the official numbers are tough to pinpoint.
As reports of ICE emerge in Seattle, the suburbs already feel its presence
Outside Seattle, the suburbs are often hubs for Latino and first-generation immigrant communities. Reports of ICE arrests in some of those smaller cities have been trending over the past weeks, althou...
www.kuow.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Outside Seattle, the suburbs are often hubs for Latino and first-generation immigrant communities. Reports of ICE arrests in some of those smaller cities have been trending over the past weeks, although the official numbers are tough to pinpoint.
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In May, Planet Detroit reported that EES Coke Battery was offered a two-year exemption by the Trump administration from deadlines to comply with air pollution standards. planetdetroit.org/2025/11/zug-...
Trump exempts Zug Island's EES Coke Battery from new pollution rules for 2 years
Trump issues two-year exemption from new EPA rules for EES Coke Battery, a Zug Island facility owned by DTE Energy.
planetdetroit.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
In May, Planet Detroit reported that EES Coke Battery was offered a two-year exemption by the Trump administration from deadlines to comply with air pollution standards. planetdetroit.org/2025/11/zug-...
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To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
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For most of our nation’s history, cities and towns had the authority to regulate guns. With a few exceptions, that’s less true today, thanks to “preemption” laws. Here’s what you need to know about them:
In Much of the Country, Cities Can’t Enact Their Own Gun Laws
Here’s what you need to know about NRA-backed preemption laws, which limit local regulation of firearms.
www.thetrace.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
For most of our nation’s history, cities and towns had the authority to regulate guns. With a few exceptions, that’s less true today, thanks to “preemption” laws. Here’s what you need to know about them:
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BREAKING: Missouri's AG has opened an immigration-related investigation into the signature drive aiming to overturn the GOP’s gerrymander.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
Missouri AG Launches Last-Ditch Immigration Probe into Referendum that Threatens GOP Gerrymander
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
BREAKING: Missouri's AG has opened an immigration-related investigation into the signature drive aiming to overturn the GOP’s gerrymander.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
She’s now demanding a list of employees and their identity documents just weeks before the signature deadline.
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A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses the Trump administration’s top housing regulator of abusing his position to misuse private mortgage records belonging to Swalwell and other Democratic critics of the Republican president. https://to.pbs.org/3M4kVmb
Swalwell's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics
Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial. His lawsuit claims Federal Housing Finance Agency Director ...
www.pbs.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses the Trump administration’s top housing regulator of abusing his position to misuse private mortgage records belonging to Swalwell and other Democratic critics of the Republican president. https://to.pbs.org/3M4kVmb
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Now, after waiting five months for our records request to be filled, we know they were. Though WA law prohibits this kind of compliance with out-of-state agencies who are looking to prosecute abortion seekers, it did not prevent Spokane County’s data from being searched for that reason.
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Now, after waiting five months for our records request to be filled, we know they were. Though WA law prohibits this kind of compliance with out-of-state agencies who are looking to prosecute abortion seekers, it did not prevent Spokane County’s data from being searched for that reason.
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This is just the second in a series (with more to come) that will show that even in a state where more of our rights are protected, this tech allows anyone with access to circumvent the will of voters and the will of legislators to spy on the private lives of Spokanites.
Watching the watchmen – RANGE Media
Editor's note: A deeply-reported series on the Flock cameras tracking your movements.
rangemedia.co
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is just the second in a series (with more to come) that will show that even in a state where more of our rights are protected, this tech allows anyone with access to circumvent the will of voters and the will of legislators to spy on the private lives of Spokanites.