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Trump escalates his military pressure campaign against Maduro. Here’s everything you need to know about the US seizing a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil in the Caribbean Sea: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Trump escalates his military pressure campaign against Maduro. Here’s everything you need to know about the US seizing a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil in the Caribbean Sea: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
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Local leaders have increasingly raised concerns about racial profiling as ICE has descended on the Minneapolis area.
‘Unjust, Uncalled For’: U.S. Citizen Sounds The Alarm About Being Arrested By ICE In Minneapolis
Local leaders have increasingly raised concerns about racial profiling as ICE has descended on the Minneapolis area.
www.huffpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Local leaders have increasingly raised concerns about racial profiling as ICE has descended on the Minneapolis area.
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"Several nursing mothers had seen their milk dry up due to poor nutrition while they were held in detention in the United States. A woman who was four months pregnant was denied medication for gestational diabetes."
A gift from the American people.
A gift from the American people.
Trump’s Deportations Are Ripping Mothers from Their Babies
The president’s immigration policy is “beyond inhumane.”
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"Several nursing mothers had seen their milk dry up due to poor nutrition while they were held in detention in the United States. A woman who was four months pregnant was denied medication for gestational diabetes."
A gift from the American people.
A gift from the American people.
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One under-appreciated part of this: note the bit below about “and their dependents.”
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
One under-appreciated part of this: note the bit below about “and their dependents.”
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
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Trump’s next Fed chair received a “warning shot” on Wednesday following a very divisive rate cut: Much lower borrowing costs could be hard to deliver
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/b... @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/b... @nytimes.com
Fed Divisions Underscore Challenge for Trump’s Next Chair
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Trump’s next Fed chair received a “warning shot” on Wednesday following a very divisive rate cut: Much lower borrowing costs could be hard to deliver
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/b... @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/b... @nytimes.com
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More than 250 people who were exposed to measles, including dozens of unvaccinated school-aged children, are quarantining in South Carolina as the state wrestles to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 110 people.
Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
More than 250 people who were exposed to measles, including dozens of unvaccinated school-aged children, are quarantining in South Carolina as the state wrestles to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 110 people.
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Trump Seemingly Forgets He’s Barron Trump’s Father
Trump Seemingly Forgets He’s Barron Trump’s Father
Trump Seemingly Forgets He’s Barron Trump’s Father
www.huffpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Trump Seemingly Forgets He’s Barron Trump’s Father
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The case has drawn national attention due to James’ high-profile role and frequent clashes with President Trump.
Legal Analysts React as Letitia James Handed New Legal Win
www.newsweek.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The case has drawn national attention due to James’ high-profile role and frequent clashes with President Trump.
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🚨SCOOP: Google gave lawmakers gifts up to $2,000 to attend a secret perk-filled summit touting AI & data centers as lawmakers consider AI dereg & data center subsidies, according to documents reviewed by @levernews.com.
Lawmakers got hotel rooms costing up to $500 per night & a Wrigley Field party.
Lawmakers got hotel rooms costing up to $500 per night & a Wrigley Field party.
Google Bankrolled Secret Summit For Key State Lawmakers
Disclosure documents show the tech giant treated state legislators to a perk-filled Chicago junket this fall; now those officials are considering legislation that could impact Google’s bottom line.
www.levernews.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
🚨SCOOP: Google gave lawmakers gifts up to $2,000 to attend a secret perk-filled summit touting AI & data centers as lawmakers consider AI dereg & data center subsidies, according to documents reviewed by @levernews.com.
Lawmakers got hotel rooms costing up to $500 per night & a Wrigley Field party.
Lawmakers got hotel rooms costing up to $500 per night & a Wrigley Field party.
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A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
Federal Judge Blocks FEMA From Canceling Climate Resiliency Grants
A Thursday ruling said the Trump administration cannot eliminate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program without Congress.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
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Trump has urged Republicans to redraw congressional maps in a campaign to help the GOP keep a thin majority in the House.
Donald Trump Reacts After Indiana Republicans Reject Redistricting Map
www.newsweek.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Trump has urged Republicans to redraw congressional maps in a campaign to help the GOP keep a thin majority in the House.
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BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Trump Grants Tina Peters a Legally Meaningless 'Pardon'
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
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The bill's failure represents a rupture in Republican ranks and highlights the ongoing national debate over partisan map-drawing.
List of Republicans Who Voted Against Trump’s Indiana Redistricting Plan
www.newsweek.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The bill's failure represents a rupture in Republican ranks and highlights the ongoing national debate over partisan map-drawing.
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Damn good questioning here.
FBI operations director Michael Glasheen says antifa is the government’s “primary concern” as “the most immediate violent threat” domestically. Bennie Thompson asks where antifa exists in the US and how many members it has.
“Well that’s very fluid.”
A remarkable exchange. Full:
“Well that’s very fluid.”
A remarkable exchange. Full:
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Damn good questioning here.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
Opinion | How Mamdani’s Child Care Plan Can Succeed
If he learns the right lessons, the mayor-elect could pull off something remarkable.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
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Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
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Covid vaccines released last fall sharply decreased the risk of ER and urgent care visits in children, according to new data released by the CDC — providing a striking counterpoint to Trump administration rhetoric about the shots
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/h...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/h...
Covid Vaccines Reduced Children’s Likelihood of E.R. and Urgent Care Visits, the C.D.C. Reported
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Covid vaccines released last fall sharply decreased the risk of ER and urgent care visits in children, according to new data released by the CDC — providing a striking counterpoint to Trump administration rhetoric about the shots
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/h...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/h...
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Democratic House leaders said ahead of the vote that they would vote "present."
23 Democrats Vote Against Donald Trump Impeachment Effort
www.newsweek.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Democratic House leaders said ahead of the vote that they would vote "present."
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“All the Empty Rooms” is a powerful documentary that follows CBS News’ Steve Hartman as he memorialized the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
youtu.be/_TbI3qnWYuo?...
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
youtu.be/_TbI3qnWYuo?...
New Film REVEALS HUMAN COST of Trump’s FATAL MISTAKES
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“All the Empty Rooms” is a powerful documentary that follows CBS News’ Steve Hartman as he memorialized the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
youtu.be/_TbI3qnWYuo?...
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
youtu.be/_TbI3qnWYuo?...
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Some of y'all have conveniently forgotten who Jesus actually was, and it shows.
This Church’s Nativity Scene Dragged ICE — And MAGA Christians Are Not Happy
Some of y'all have conveniently forgotten who Jesus actually was, and it shows.
www.huffpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Some of y'all have conveniently forgotten who Jesus actually was, and it shows.
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Several Republicans have signed onto discharge petitions to extend ACA subsidies.
List of Republicans Trying to Force Mike Johnson to Hold ACA Subsidies Vote
www.newsweek.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Several Republicans have signed onto discharge petitions to extend ACA subsidies.
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The GOP lawmaker's remark came just before a vote failed to approve a Trump-backed redistricting plan for Indiana.
Republican Declares Second ‘Civil War’ Has Started in US
www.newsweek.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The GOP lawmaker's remark came just before a vote failed to approve a Trump-backed redistricting plan for Indiana.
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The pop star replied to the people who've griped about her longevity.
Taylor Swift Gives Blunt Response To Critics Who Wish She Would ‘Just Go Away’
The pop star replied to the people who've griped about her longevity.
www.huffpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The pop star replied to the people who've griped about her longevity.
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Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to neuter state laws placing limits on the A.I. industry. The order is likely to be challenged in court by states and consumer groups on the grounds that only Congress has the authority to override state laws, experts said.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Laws
The order would create one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to neuter state laws placing limits on the A.I. industry. The order is likely to be challenged in court by states and consumer groups on the grounds that only Congress has the authority to override state laws, experts said.
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Phang: Bove knows he’s not a regular citizen anymore. Judges are bound by different rules of conduct than an average Joe or Jane citizen.
So for Bove to say that he was there in his “private capacity” or even his “public citizen” capacity is bunk and bullshit.
So for Bove to say that he was there in his “private capacity” or even his “public citizen” capacity is bunk and bullshit.
December 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Phang: Bove knows he’s not a regular citizen anymore. Judges are bound by different rules of conduct than an average Joe or Jane citizen.
So for Bove to say that he was there in his “private capacity” or even his “public citizen” capacity is bunk and bullshit.
So for Bove to say that he was there in his “private capacity” or even his “public citizen” capacity is bunk and bullshit.