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BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reveal how it apportions taxpayer money, including information it apparently tried to hide through spend plans in footnotes.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
Court once again shuts down OMB attempts to keep spending secret - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
A federal judge ordered the Trump admin to reveal legally binding plans to spend congressionally appropriated funds today in a lawsuit brought by CREW against OMB and OMB's Director Russell Vought.
www.citizensforethics.org
January 28, 2026 at 9:29 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reveal how it apportions taxpayer money, including information it apparently tried to hide through spend plans in footnotes.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
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WHO removing Us Flag
January 23, 2026 at 9:45 PM
WHO removing Us Flag
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NEW: Statement of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Trump’s criminal investigation into him. He says they are seeking an indictment over his Congressional testimony, but calls it pretext to pressure him into lowering interest rates.
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 AM
NEW: Statement of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Trump’s criminal investigation into him. He says they are seeking an indictment over his Congressional testimony, but calls it pretext to pressure him into lowering interest rates.
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
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Yesterday, gold reached an all time high of more than $4,400 an ounce.
Today, gold closed over $4,500—another all time high.
A rather ominous indicator.
Here’s the 10 year view:
Today, gold closed over $4,500—another all time high.
A rather ominous indicator.
Here’s the 10 year view:
December 23, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Yesterday, gold reached an all time high of more than $4,400 an ounce.
Today, gold closed over $4,500—another all time high.
A rather ominous indicator.
Here’s the 10 year view:
Today, gold closed over $4,500—another all time high.
A rather ominous indicator.
Here’s the 10 year view:
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US House Republican healthcare plan does not extend Obamacare subsidies reut.rs/3KJcGfa
US House Republican healthcare plan does not extend Obamacare subsidies
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday presented a healthcare proposal that leaves unresolved steep health insurance premium increases set to impact millions of Americans as early as January.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
US House Republican healthcare plan does not extend Obamacare subsidies reut.rs/3KJcGfa
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My bipartisan IRS MATH Act with Senator Bill Cassidy is now law.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My bipartisan IRS MATH Act with Senator Bill Cassidy is now law.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
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Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over. n.pr/4r1tHBC
Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' will make you think differently about U.S. history
Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
n.pr
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over. n.pr/4r1tHBC
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Veteran Jim Blane, almost 101 years old, sat down with CPR News to detail his experience in one of the most pivotal WWII battles, 80 years later. (via Colorado Public Radio)
The Battle of Iwo Jima, through the eyes of a US Marine who lived it
Colorado USMC veteran Jim Blane, almost 101 years old, sat down with CPR News to detail his experience in one of the most pivotal WWII battles, 80 years later.
n.pr
November 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Veteran Jim Blane, almost 101 years old, sat down with CPR News to detail his experience in one of the most pivotal WWII battles, 80 years later. (via Colorado Public Radio)
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It is almost impossible to emphasize how unprofessional this is. Immigration enforcement agents pepper sprayed a car driving in the opposite direction, which was in no way a threat to them, hitting a toddler.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
Pepper-sprayed Berwyn family rattled after getting caught up in federal blitz
Southwest Side politicians condemned Saturday’s pepper spraying and the federal sweep of Little Village as “state-sponsored terrorism” at a news conference Sunday.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
It is almost impossible to emphasize how unprofessional this is. Immigration enforcement agents pepper sprayed a car driving in the opposite direction, which was in no way a threat to them, hitting a toddler.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
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Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
go.nature.com/49CE3Bt
go.nature.com/49CE3Bt
Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’
Nature - From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional...
go.nature.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
go.nature.com/49CE3Bt
go.nature.com/49CE3Bt
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BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
Starbucks unionized workers say they'll strike on Nov. 13 if coffee giant doesn't finalize contract
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
www.cbsnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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More lies from J.D. Vance. Here are the facts:
Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing BECAUSE Republicans refuse to act.
Republicans aren't worried about YOUR rising health care costs. They had the chance to extend the ACA tax credits this summer and voted it down THREE times.
Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing BECAUSE Republicans refuse to act.
Republicans aren't worried about YOUR rising health care costs. They had the chance to extend the ACA tax credits this summer and voted it down THREE times.
JD Vance lies shamelessly: "We're inheriting a healthcare system that has suffered some real problems under the Biden administration. Because of that, you're seeing health insurance premiums skyrocket."
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
More lies from J.D. Vance. Here are the facts:
Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing BECAUSE Republicans refuse to act.
Republicans aren't worried about YOUR rising health care costs. They had the chance to extend the ACA tax credits this summer and voted it down THREE times.
Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing BECAUSE Republicans refuse to act.
Republicans aren't worried about YOUR rising health care costs. They had the chance to extend the ACA tax credits this summer and voted it down THREE times.
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I’m joining volunteers at the LA Regional Food Bank to talk about SNAP, California’s lawsuit, and how our state is fighting to protect people facing food insecurity.
Watch live at oag.ca.gov
Watch live at oag.ca.gov
October 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I’m joining volunteers at the LA Regional Food Bank to talk about SNAP, California’s lawsuit, and how our state is fighting to protect people facing food insecurity.
Watch live at oag.ca.gov
Watch live at oag.ca.gov
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Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Diane Keaton Was Nobody's Fool
Diane Keaton's roles in the 1970s, from 'The Godfather' to 'Annie Hall,' 'Manhattan,' and more, showed her range, intellect, and unique charisma.
www.rollingstone.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
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After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.
October 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.
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📽️ Listen to our reporter Eli Hager, who spoke with former acting commissioner Leland Dudek for 15 hours and interviewed dozens of Social Security insiders, explain the untold saga of what happened when DOGE stormed Social Security.
Read more: https://propub.li/3KUBsIL
Read more: https://propub.li/3KUBsIL
October 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
📽️ Listen to our reporter Eli Hager, who spoke with former acting commissioner Leland Dudek for 15 hours and interviewed dozens of Social Security insiders, explain the untold saga of what happened when DOGE stormed Social Security.
Read more: https://propub.li/3KUBsIL
Read more: https://propub.li/3KUBsIL
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Here's the TOTAL budgets of some other agencies that are being cut so the Admin can send $20B your tax dollars to their ideological friends:
- EPA (clean air and water): $9.1B
- NOAA (weather forecasts, warn if hurricane coming): $6.8B
- DOE EERE (energy efficiency & renewable energy): $3.4B
- EPA (clean air and water): $9.1B
- NOAA (weather forecasts, warn if hurricane coming): $6.8B
- DOE EERE (energy efficiency & renewable energy): $3.4B
October 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Here's the TOTAL budgets of some other agencies that are being cut so the Admin can send $20B your tax dollars to their ideological friends:
- EPA (clean air and water): $9.1B
- NOAA (weather forecasts, warn if hurricane coming): $6.8B
- DOE EERE (energy efficiency & renewable energy): $3.4B
- EPA (clean air and water): $9.1B
- NOAA (weather forecasts, warn if hurricane coming): $6.8B
- DOE EERE (energy efficiency & renewable energy): $3.4B
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Picture how big the Hoover Dam is. An absolute unit. The Hoover Dam has a power capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW).
The solar farm that the Admin just cancelled could have produces 6.2 GW of power. That's more than 3 Hoover Dams.
The solar farm that the Admin just cancelled could have produces 6.2 GW of power. That's more than 3 Hoover Dams.
SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
Esmeralda 7 Solar Project Has Been Canceled, BLM Says
It would have delivered a gargantuan 6.2 gigawatts of power.
heatmap.news
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Picture how big the Hoover Dam is. An absolute unit. The Hoover Dam has a power capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW).
The solar farm that the Admin just cancelled could have produces 6.2 GW of power. That's more than 3 Hoover Dams.
The solar farm that the Admin just cancelled could have produces 6.2 GW of power. That's more than 3 Hoover Dams.
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr
Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says
For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.
n.pr
October 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr
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Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.
October 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.
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BREAKING: The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 100-page opinion -- says it is unequivocally, lopsidedly easy to determine that the Trump administration's view of birthright citizenship is wrong.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
October 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
BREAKING: The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 100-page opinion -- says it is unequivocally, lopsidedly easy to determine that the Trump administration's view of birthright citizenship is wrong.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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NEW: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to an aid program.
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
projects.propublica.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NEW: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to an aid program.