Michelle Evenson
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As most lawmakers stay home during the shutdown, Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., keeps reporting to his Capitol Hill office, urging Congress to return to work and end the standoff.
Why this Republican lawmaker is still showing up to work during the shutdown
As most lawmakers stay home during the shutdown, Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., keeps reporting to his Capitol Hill office, urging Congress to return to work and end the standoff.
n.pr
November 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As most lawmakers stay home during the shutdown, Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., keeps reporting to his Capitol Hill office, urging Congress to return to work and end the standoff.
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Open enrollment for ACA marketplace health insurance plans starts today.
Millions of people are about to realize (if they haven't already) that their premiums are going to cost WAY more in 2026 because Republicans are refusing to renew critical tax credits.
This is a crisis.
Millions of people are about to realize (if they haven't already) that their premiums are going to cost WAY more in 2026 because Republicans are refusing to renew critical tax credits.
This is a crisis.
Millions face 'huge sticker shock' when ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Millions of households logging on to enroll in a health plan via the Affordable Care Act marketplace will see much higher premiums.
www.cnbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Open enrollment for ACA marketplace health insurance plans starts today.
Millions of people are about to realize (if they haven't already) that their premiums are going to cost WAY more in 2026 because Republicans are refusing to renew critical tax credits.
This is a crisis.
Millions of people are about to realize (if they haven't already) that their premiums are going to cost WAY more in 2026 because Republicans are refusing to renew critical tax credits.
This is a crisis.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Now being served by South Park: Wednesday nights on Comedy Central.
September 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Now being served by South Park: Wednesday nights on Comedy Central.
Very embarrassing
September 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Very embarrassing
And if this had been Biden or Obama we’d never be hearing the end of it. #Hypocrites
Some close to the president are saying that Trump was just yelling at the wrong Republican senator.
“The guy he should have been shouting at is Rand Paul,” a White House official says.
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
“The guy he should have been shouting at is Rand Paul,” a White House official says.
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
August 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM
And if this had been Biden or Obama we’d never be hearing the end of it. #Hypocrites
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Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker
July 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker
I knew about his Parkinson’s diagnosis but this still feels too soon.
Music royalty bid farewell to the irrepressible Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne.
"He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend," Elton John posts.
"Bye, bye Ozzy," Rod Stewart posts. "I'll see you up there — later than sooner."
"He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend," Elton John posts.
"Bye, bye Ozzy," Rod Stewart posts. "I'll see you up there — later than sooner."
Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne pour in: 'Farewell to the Prince of Darkness'
Musicians from Elton John to Flavor Flav mourned the loss of the Black Sabbath frontman and rock icon.
nbcnews.to
July 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I knew about his Parkinson’s diagnosis but this still feels too soon.
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JUST IN: President Trump’s "big beautiful bill," which he signed into law this month, will add $3.4 trillion to the U.S. national debt over the next decade, according to a new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' is projected to add $3.4 trillion to the debt, budget office says
The law will also "increase by 10 million the number of people without health insurance" over the coming decade, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated.
nbcnews.to
July 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
JUST IN: President Trump’s "big beautiful bill," which he signed into law this month, will add $3.4 trillion to the U.S. national debt over the next decade, according to a new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Truly a talented actor who has far more credits under his belt than the one from his years as a child actor. His talent was huge. So sad for his family and for those of us who enjoyed his work as an adult actor.
BREAKING: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ dies in a drowning accident at 54, authorities say.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor best known as Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' dies in drowning accident at 54
Warner first rose to prominence for his role as Theo Huxtable, Bill Cosby's fictional son in "The Cosby Show," and later starred in the sitcom "Malcolm and Eddie."
nbcnews.to
July 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Truly a talented actor who has far more credits under his belt than the one from his years as a child actor. His talent was huge. So sad for his family and for those of us who enjoyed his work as an adult actor.
This is very interesting and also the ramifications of what Trump and the right are doing are not simply political. They are scaring people into celibacy
Gen Z is in a sex recession. Not because they're less horny, but because they're more afraid.
Gen Z is afraid of sex — and for good reason
Gen Z is in a sex recession. Not because they're less horny, but because they're more afraid.
n.pr
July 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is very interesting and also the ramifications of what Trump and the right are doing are not simply political. They are scaring people into celibacy
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A viral post repeats a falsehood Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spread about vaccines and autism.
For more on the figure, read our original story here: www.factcheck.org/2023/08/scic...
For more on the figure, read our original story here: www.factcheck.org/2023/08/scic...
July 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A viral post repeats a falsehood Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spread about vaccines and autism.
For more on the figure, read our original story here: www.factcheck.org/2023/08/scic...
For more on the figure, read our original story here: www.factcheck.org/2023/08/scic...
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When Krypton sends its people, they're not sending their best...
July 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
When Krypton sends its people, they're not sending their best...
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July 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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I’m old enough to remember when Trump promised farmers last Thursday in Iowa that he was not going to take away migrant workers that are vital to their existence.
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Federal agents clash with protesters during ICE raid at Southern California farm
Federal agents clashed with protesters during an immigration raid at a farm in Southern California, one of at least two large-scale raids in the region on Thursday.
abcnews.go.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I’m old enough to remember when Trump promised farmers last Thursday in Iowa that he was not going to take away migrant workers that are vital to their existence.
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BTW, this is not a NEW response. He has Always said he doesn’t know when he doesn’t want to take responsibility.
Commentary: The president has taken to passing the buck when asked about the chaos his administration is unleashing on America and the world.
Trump's New Go-To Response: 'I Don't Know'
Donald Trump has responded by shrugging his shoulders to questions about everything from posting AI-generated images to military aid to Ukraine.
www.rollingstone.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
BTW, this is not a NEW response. He has Always said he doesn’t know when he doesn’t want to take responsibility.
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A new platform called ICEBlock that encourages users to share information about sightings of ICE agents nearby rose to the top of the Apple App Store this week, amid criticism from Trump administration officials who say the app could put agents at risk.
App that allows people to share ICE sightings gets boost in downloads after White House backlash
ICEBlock, launched in April, encourages users to “see something, tap something” when they see ICE agents nearby.
nbcnews.to
July 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A new platform called ICEBlock that encourages users to share information about sightings of ICE agents nearby rose to the top of the Apple App Store this week, amid criticism from Trump administration officials who say the app could put agents at risk.
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A man found with a Taser, rope and duct tape who was seen in the neighborhood has been accused of stalking and attempting to kidnap the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee.
Man with Taser, tape and rope accused of stalking, trying to kidnap Memphis mayor
Memphis police and the mayor said security video shows the man scaling a wall to a subdivision and then walking directly to the mayor's home.
nbcnews.to
June 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A man found with a Taser, rope and duct tape who was seen in the neighborhood has been accused of stalking and attempting to kidnap the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee.
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President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal holiday. On this year's Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the president kept silent.
Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president
President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal holiday. On this year's Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the president kept silent.
n.pr
June 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal holiday. On this year's Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the president kept silent.
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Here’s something every American needs to know: People on Medicare, Medicaid, ACA marketplace plans, AND with job-based health insurance (over 50% of Americans) will ALL see prices rise if Republicans' budget bill becomes law ⬇️
House Republicans' health care cuts will raise costs for some people across insurance types
www.americanprogress.org
June 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Here’s something every American needs to know: People on Medicare, Medicaid, ACA marketplace plans, AND with job-based health insurance (over 50% of Americans) will ALL see prices rise if Republicans' budget bill becomes law ⬇️
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“Friends and former colleagues interviewed by AP described Boelter as a devout Christian who attended an evangelical church and went to campaign rallies for President Donald Trump” apnews.com/article/minn...
Friends say Minnesota shooting suspect was deeply religious and conservative
The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in Africa two years ago that the U.S. was in a...
apnews.com
June 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
“Friends and former colleagues interviewed by AP described Boelter as a devout Christian who attended an evangelical church and went to campaign rallies for President Donald Trump” apnews.com/article/minn...
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"Data released by MN DFL Party on Sunday showed Boelter voted in last year’s presidential primary election, but not as a Democrat. Republican Party of MN declined to share its presidential primary election voter data on Boelter, with a spokesman saying the party considers that data to be private"
Minnesota Star Tribune debunks each of the lies and conspiracies posted on social media from Mike Lee, Elon Musk, and all the other usual suspects who do this EVERY time. www.startribune.com/fact-check-d...
Fact check: Was suspected assassin Boelter close with MN Gov. Walz?
Boelter was appointed to an advisory board in 2019, but one member says the board does not interact with the governor on a regular basis.
www.startribune.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"Data released by MN DFL Party on Sunday showed Boelter voted in last year’s presidential primary election, but not as a Democrat. Republican Party of MN declined to share its presidential primary election voter data on Boelter, with a spokesman saying the party considers that data to be private"
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The Minnesota shooter reportedly had a hit list of almost 70 people, including abortion providers and abortion rights advocates.
Just this week, a House committee advanced a bill that would repeal a federal law protecting abortion clinics
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Just this week, a House committee advanced a bill that would repeal a federal law protecting abortion clinics
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
June 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Minnesota shooter reportedly had a hit list of almost 70 people, including abortion providers and abortion rights advocates.
Just this week, a House committee advanced a bill that would repeal a federal law protecting abortion clinics
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Just this week, a House committee advanced a bill that would repeal a federal law protecting abortion clinics
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
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Has the White House made a statement about Minnesota? Has Trump called Gov. Walz? How has Patel responded? How have other Republican elected officials responded? Just asking. Not seeing reporting on these things.
June 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Has the White House made a statement about Minnesota? Has Trump called Gov. Walz? How has Patel responded? How have other Republican elected officials responded? Just asking. Not seeing reporting on these things.
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Horrified by the news out of Minnesota. RIP Melissa & Mark Hortman. I wrote this 18 months ago: "As a political scientist who studies political violence across the globe, I would chalk up the lack of high-profile assassinations in the United States during the Trump and post-Trump era to dumb luck."
Trump Floats the Idea of Executing Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley
The former president is inciting violence against the nation’s top general. America’s response is distracted and numb.
www.theatlantic.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Horrified by the news out of Minnesota. RIP Melissa & Mark Hortman. I wrote this 18 months ago: "As a political scientist who studies political violence across the globe, I would chalk up the lack of high-profile assassinations in the United States during the Trump and post-Trump era to dumb luck."