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"How many generals and admirals have you fired?"
Secretary of Defense (4 months into the job): “I don’t know”
Secretary of Defense (4 months into the job): “I don’t know”
June 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"How many generals and admirals have you fired?"
Secretary of Defense (4 months into the job): “I don’t know”
Secretary of Defense (4 months into the job): “I don’t know”
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"We are watching the rule of law be undermined entirely."
New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey gave a fiery speech denouncing the militarized response to the LA protests.
New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey gave a fiery speech denouncing the militarized response to the LA protests.
June 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
"We are watching the rule of law be undermined entirely."
New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey gave a fiery speech denouncing the militarized response to the LA protests.
New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey gave a fiery speech denouncing the militarized response to the LA protests.
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Milan, Michigan, is turning out. 200+ and more people joining to stand up for freedom, the Constitution, and a system that holds elected officials accountable to the voters.
June 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Milan, Michigan, is turning out. 200+ and more people joining to stand up for freedom, the Constitution, and a system that holds elected officials accountable to the voters.
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The Posse Comitatus Act explained www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
The Posse Comitatus Act Explained
The law generally prevents the president from using the military as a domestic police force.
www.brennancenter.org
June 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Posse Comitatus Act explained www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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NEW- The Alaska House Judiciary Committee is planning to hold a fact-finding hearing next Friday, June 20 on ICE detention in state prisons.
"To make sure that we understand exactly what’s happening in a situation that, to my knowledge, hasn’t happened before."
alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...
"To make sure that we understand exactly what’s happening in a situation that, to my knowledge, hasn’t happened before."
alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...
Alaska House Judiciary Committee to hold a fact-finding hearing on ICE detention in state prisons | Alaska Beacon
The Alaska House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing June 20 on the use of state facilities to house and supervise ICE detainees.
alaskabeacon.com
June 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
NEW- The Alaska House Judiciary Committee is planning to hold a fact-finding hearing next Friday, June 20 on ICE detention in state prisons.
"To make sure that we understand exactly what’s happening in a situation that, to my knowledge, hasn’t happened before."
alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...
"To make sure that we understand exactly what’s happening in a situation that, to my knowledge, hasn’t happened before."
alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...
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This holds true for events in Minnesota today.
Violence against legislators is a clarion call of weakness.
It advertises the fact that the attackers are weak, desperate, and in the minority.
It is an open attack on democratic governance, grounded on free and fair elections by We the People.
Violence against legislators is a clarion call of weakness.
It advertises the fact that the attackers are weak, desperate, and in the minority.
It is an open attack on democratic governance, grounded on free and fair elections by We the People.
Never forget that the bluster and brutality and made-for-TV violence that we’re witnessing in CA and elsewhere right now on the part of the administration is a sign of weakness and fear.
Not strength.
Not strength.
June 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This holds true for events in Minnesota today.
Violence against legislators is a clarion call of weakness.
It advertises the fact that the attackers are weak, desperate, and in the minority.
It is an open attack on democratic governance, grounded on free and fair elections by We the People.
Violence against legislators is a clarion call of weakness.
It advertises the fact that the attackers are weak, desperate, and in the minority.
It is an open attack on democratic governance, grounded on free and fair elections by We the People.
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June 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.
Can't-miss interviews: Gavin Newsom, Dave Portnoy and Jason Reynolds
A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.
n.pr
June 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.
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Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was killed Saturday in a politically motivated assassination along with her husband, Mark, in their home. Minnesota lawmaker Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and wounded at their home nearby.
June 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was killed Saturday in a politically motivated assassination along with her husband, Mark, in their home. Minnesota lawmaker Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and wounded at their home nearby.
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Pope Leo XIV will address a packed baseball stadium in Chicago on Saturday, greeting a U.S. audience directly for the first time and offering a glimpse of the potential impact of the first American papacy.
At Chicago baseball stadium, Pope Leo makes his first pitch to America
Chicago’s elation over the hometown boy’s election led to a huge party for the first U.S. pope, who will begin to chart his historic path.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Pope Leo XIV will address a packed baseball stadium in Chicago on Saturday, greeting a U.S. audience directly for the first time and offering a glimpse of the potential impact of the first American papacy.
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Rep Hortman and I were classmates at the Kennedy School and graduated together in 2018.
It took me a moment to realize the person who I remember as deeply service driven and incredibly bright was the victim of last night’s heinous act.
She was a bright light and made us all better.
It took me a moment to realize the person who I remember as deeply service driven and incredibly bright was the victim of last night’s heinous act.
She was a bright light and made us all better.
June 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Rep Hortman and I were classmates at the Kennedy School and graduated together in 2018.
It took me a moment to realize the person who I remember as deeply service driven and incredibly bright was the victim of last night’s heinous act.
She was a bright light and made us all better.
It took me a moment to realize the person who I remember as deeply service driven and incredibly bright was the victim of last night’s heinous act.
She was a bright light and made us all better.
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“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can.”
Defying a ban, Long Islanders masked up for "No Kings"
“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."
www.motherjones.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can.”
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"They took her in a car, in essence kidnapping her ... I met another young woman whose husband has quite literally disappeared" -- Newsom shares harrowing details of specific cases of ICE terrorizing immigrants in California
June 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
"They took her in a car, in essence kidnapping her ... I met another young woman whose husband has quite literally disappeared" -- Newsom shares harrowing details of specific cases of ICE terrorizing immigrants in California
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AOC: When they say illegal vs legal immigration—they are trying to end legal status in the US making people undocumented and then they have the audacity to call them illegal when they were here documented.
June 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
AOC: When they say illegal vs legal immigration—they are trying to end legal status in the US making people undocumented and then they have the audacity to call them illegal when they were here documented.
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"In a previously unreported development, federal agents came to suspect that Bukele and members of his inner circle had diverted US aid funds to the gang."
Read the whole investigation, republished from @propublica.org ⬇️
Read the whole investigation, republished from @propublica.org ⬇️
How El Salvador's government impeded a probe of MS-13
ProPublica uncovered a previously unreported request where federal agents spelled out their suspicions that Bukele might have diverted USAID funds to MS-13 as part of the secret deal.
www.motherjones.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
"In a previously unreported development, federal agents came to suspect that Bukele and members of his inner circle had diverted US aid funds to the gang."
Read the whole investigation, republished from @propublica.org ⬇️
Read the whole investigation, republished from @propublica.org ⬇️
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In this administration, who gets to be the victim?
On the right, it seems to be the white woman who leads a government agency ruthlessly deporting immigrants, while a Latino senator is dragged out for approaching her, and a Black congresswoman is indicted for protesting ICE.
On the right, it seems to be the white woman who leads a government agency ruthlessly deporting immigrants, while a Latino senator is dragged out for approaching her, and a Black congresswoman is indicted for protesting ICE.
The "delicate, beautiful, tiny" fascism of Kristi Noem
The right thinks Noem is the victim of Sen. Padilla's assault. But what about Rep. McIver?
www.motherjones.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
In this administration, who gets to be the victim?
On the right, it seems to be the white woman who leads a government agency ruthlessly deporting immigrants, while a Latino senator is dragged out for approaching her, and a Black congresswoman is indicted for protesting ICE.
On the right, it seems to be the white woman who leads a government agency ruthlessly deporting immigrants, while a Latino senator is dragged out for approaching her, and a Black congresswoman is indicted for protesting ICE.
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Padilla: From the moment I entered the building, I'm being escorted by a member of the National Guard and an FBI agent. I asked, well, since we're waiting, can we go listen in to the press conference? They escort me over to the press conference. They opened the door for me.
June 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Padilla: From the moment I entered the building, I'm being escorted by a member of the National Guard and an FBI agent. I asked, well, since we're waiting, can we go listen in to the press conference? They escort me over to the press conference. They opened the door for me.
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Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
June 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
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Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
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Women can use a wand to collect a vaginal sample, then mail it to a lab that will screen for cervical cancer. The device will be available by prescription through a telehealth service.
By @jenniferludden.bsky.social
By @jenniferludden.bsky.social
The FDA approves first U.S. at-home tool as a Pap-smear alternative
Women can use a wand to collect a vaginal sample, then mail it to a lab that will screen for cervical cancer. The device will be available by prescription through a telehealth service.
www.npr.org
May 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Women can use a wand to collect a vaginal sample, then mail it to a lab that will screen for cervical cancer. The device will be available by prescription through a telehealth service.
By @jenniferludden.bsky.social
By @jenniferludden.bsky.social
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Key Republican moderates said they grew more comfortable with a revised House GOP effort to overhaul Medicaid after meeting with Speaker Johnson and other leaders.
GOP moderates warm up to Mike Johnson’s latest Medicaid plan
The speaker ruled out a controversial proposal for the safety-net health program.
www.politico.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Key Republican moderates said they grew more comfortable with a revised House GOP effort to overhaul Medicaid after meeting with Speaker Johnson and other leaders.
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“By continuing to build gas plants, Dominion is locking us into a future of worsening environmental impacts on top of the cost uncertainties.”
Column: Dominion’s gas addiction is proving costly for Virginians
The Virginia Clean Economy Act maps out a better, healthier future that should be honored, the Sierra Club’s Connor Kish writes in a guest column.
www.pilotonline.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
“By continuing to build gas plants, Dominion is locking us into a future of worsening environmental impacts on top of the cost uncertainties.”