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This is the history we have a responsibility to acknowledge when we talk about restoring and reinstalling Confederate monuments. 🗃️ kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/exposing-t...
Exposing the Lie of a Confederate Monument's "Faithful Slave" Message
Today The New York Times is reporting on an ongoing attempt to remove a Confederate monument from the courthouse lawn in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.
kevinmlevin.substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This is the history we have a responsibility to acknowledge when we talk about restoring and reinstalling Confederate monuments. 🗃️ kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/exposing-t...
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Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change the way the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the country illegally.
Is Donald Trump's new census constitutional? Experts weigh in
www.newsweek.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change the way the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the country illegally.
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Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses.
Protests explode across Israel amid growing frustration over the war in Gaza
Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a…
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August 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses.
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President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that the Jeffrey Epstein files were "made up" by former FBI Director James Comey, former President Barack Obama and the Biden administration.
July 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that the Jeffrey Epstein files were "made up" by former FBI Director James Comey, former President Barack Obama and the Biden administration.
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A review of transcripts since 2016 from Kerr County’s governing body offers a peek into a county paralyzed by competing interests: to make one of the country’s most dangerous regions for flash flooding safer and to heed to near calls from constituents to reduce property taxes and government waste.
Did fiscal conservatism block plans for a new flood warning system in Kerr County?
In the last nine years, federal funding for a system has been denied to the county as it contends with a tax base hostile to government overspending.
www.texastribune.org
July 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A review of transcripts since 2016 from Kerr County’s governing body offers a peek into a county paralyzed by competing interests: to make one of the country’s most dangerous regions for flash flooding safer and to heed to near calls from constituents to reduce property taxes and government waste.
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“There is no clear precedent for what DeSantis and the president are doing."
Experts question the legality of deploying National Guard officials as immigration judges.
Experts question the legality of deploying National Guard officials as immigration judges.
Experts question the legality of deploying National Guard officials as immigration judges
"The use of military courts to hear civilian cases is the essential component of martial law."
www.motherjones.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“There is no clear precedent for what DeSantis and the president are doing."
Experts question the legality of deploying National Guard officials as immigration judges.
Experts question the legality of deploying National Guard officials as immigration judges.
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I called everyone in Jeffrey Epstein's little black book.
Here's what I learned about rich people, conspiracy, “genius,” Ghislaine, stand-up comedy, and evil from the 2,000 phone calls.
Here's what I learned about rich people, conspiracy, “genius,” Ghislaine, stand-up comedy, and evil from the 2,000 phone calls.
I called everyone in Jeffrey Epstein's little black book.
What I learned about rich people, conspiracy, Ghislaine, stand-up comedy, and evil from 2,000 phone calls.
www.motherjones.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I called everyone in Jeffrey Epstein's little black book.
Here's what I learned about rich people, conspiracy, “genius,” Ghislaine, stand-up comedy, and evil from the 2,000 phone calls.
Here's what I learned about rich people, conspiracy, “genius,” Ghislaine, stand-up comedy, and evil from the 2,000 phone calls.
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Department spokesperson James Mercante said the move came in response to learning that an analyst with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made queries for immigration enforcement.
Richmond police cut off federal access to license plater readers
Department spokesperson James Mercante said the move came in response to learning that an analyst with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made queries for immigration enforcement.
richmond.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Department spokesperson James Mercante said the move came in response to learning that an analyst with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made queries for immigration enforcement.
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New: The chair of the Randall County Republican Party was booked into jail Monday on a state felony election fraud charge.
Randall County GOP chair charged with felony election fraud
Kelly Kenten Giles, 64, is accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.
www.texastribune.org
July 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
New: The chair of the Randall County Republican Party was booked into jail Monday on a state felony election fraud charge.
Spanish-language journalist remains in ICE custody despite being granted bond www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...
Spanish-language journalist remains in ICE custody despite being granted bond
When Mario Guevara's family tried to pay the $7,500 bond last week, ICE didn't accept it, and he has since been shuffled among three other jails, his lawyer said.
www.nbcnews.com
July 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Spanish-language journalist remains in ICE custody despite being granted bond www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...
Rural hospitals brace for painful choices after Trump's Medicaid and Obamacare cuts www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Rural hospitals brace for painful choices after Trump's Medicaid and Obamacare cuts
An estimated 17 million people could lose their health insurance, putting financial strain on hospitals.
www.nbcnews.com
July 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Rural hospitals brace for painful choices after Trump's Medicaid and Obamacare cuts www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
161 still missing as Texas officials give few answers about emergency flood response www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Texas officials give few answers to growing questions about response to deadly floods
Kerr County officials say they are still focused mainly on the search for survivors with hundreds still missing and weren't yet examining how the emergency response unfolded.
www.nbcnews.com
July 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
161 still missing as Texas officials give few answers about emergency flood response www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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New: Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour and 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County.
But if any local officials got those warnings, and if so, whether they activated in any meaningful way in those hours remains a black box.
But if any local officials got those warnings, and if so, whether they activated in any meaningful way in those hours remains a black box.
Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.
Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they saw the warnings or whether they saw them in time to take action.
www.texastribune.org
July 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
New: Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour and 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County.
But if any local officials got those warnings, and if so, whether they activated in any meaningful way in those hours remains a black box.
But if any local officials got those warnings, and if so, whether they activated in any meaningful way in those hours remains a black box.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he has 6 children with 3 partners, as well as more than 100 through sperm donations, and regards them all equally.
Telegram boss Pavel Durov says all his 100-plus kids will get a slice of his $13.9 billion fortune — eventually
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he has 6 children with 3 partners, as well as more than 100 through sperm donations, and regards them all equally.
www.businessinsider.com
June 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he has 6 children with 3 partners, as well as more than 100 through sperm donations, and regards them all equally.
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Texans deserve to know where billions in taxpayer dollars are being spent.
This week we published new reporting about how after pouring billions into Texas’ border wall construction, state lawmakers have quietly stopped funding the infrastructure project. 🧵
This week we published new reporting about how after pouring billions into Texas’ border wall construction, state lawmakers have quietly stopped funding the infrastructure project. 🧵
With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up...
trib.it
June 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Texans deserve to know where billions in taxpayer dollars are being spent.
This week we published new reporting about how after pouring billions into Texas’ border wall construction, state lawmakers have quietly stopped funding the infrastructure project. 🧵
This week we published new reporting about how after pouring billions into Texas’ border wall construction, state lawmakers have quietly stopped funding the infrastructure project. 🧵
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This session, Texas lawmakers passed another set of bills making it easier for gun owners to access and keep firearms, and expanded the kinds of weapons they can access.
Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations
Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.
www.texastribune.org
June 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This session, Texas lawmakers passed another set of bills making it easier for gun owners to access and keep firearms, and expanded the kinds of weapons they can access.
just in time for Memorial Day, when Georgians head to the lake. www.11alive.com/article/news...
Feds abruptly close 22 north Georgia parks
Army Corps of Engineers properties alongside Lanier, Allatoona affected
www.11alive.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
just in time for Memorial Day, when Georgians head to the lake. www.11alive.com/article/news...
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“We are being tested on nothing less than whether the United States of America is, in fact, the freedom-loving people that we believe and know ourselves to be,” Pete Buttigieg said in his first public political appearance since leaving the Biden administration.
Buttigieg returns to Iowa with anti-Trump message and demands Democrats make their agenda clear
Pete Buttigieg returned to Iowa with some messages about what’s changed since he ran in the state’s 2020 Democratic presidential caucuses.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“We are being tested on nothing less than whether the United States of America is, in fact, the freedom-loving people that we believe and know ourselves to be,” Pete Buttigieg said in his first public political appearance since leaving the Biden administration.
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Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press” in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff. to.pbs.org/43dK17i
Pope Leo XIV calls for release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press
The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, elected in a 24-hour conclave last week, called for journalists to use words for peace, to reject war and to give voice to the voiceless.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press” in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff. to.pbs.org/43dK17i
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House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” — at least $880 billion in cuts, largely to Medicaid, to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
House Republicans have unveiled proposed Medicaid cuts. Democrats say millions will lose coverage
Republicans insist they're rooting out "waste, fraud and abuse" to generate health care savings.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” — at least $880 billion in cuts, largely to Medicaid, to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
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Rwanda drew international attention, and some outrage, by agreeing to take in Britain’s rejected asylum-seekers in a plan that collapsed last year.
Now, Rwanda says it is talking with the Trump administration about a similar idea. to.pbs.org/4m6XHJL
Now, Rwanda says it is talking with the Trump administration about a similar idea. to.pbs.org/4m6XHJL
What to know about Rwanda's talks with the U.S. about taking in third-country deportees
Rwanda drew international attention, and some outrage, by agreeing to take in Britain's rejected asylum-seekers in a plan that collapsed last year. Now Rwanda says it is talking with the Trump adminis...
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May 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Rwanda drew international attention, and some outrage, by agreeing to take in Britain’s rejected asylum-seekers in a plan that collapsed last year.
Now, Rwanda says it is talking with the Trump administration about a similar idea. to.pbs.org/4m6XHJL
Now, Rwanda says it is talking with the Trump administration about a similar idea. to.pbs.org/4m6XHJL
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A vast majority of Americans say they agree that the president of the United States should obey federal court rulings even if the president doesn’t like it, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
May 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A vast majority of Americans say they agree that the president of the United States should obey federal court rulings even if the president doesn’t like it, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...