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A new analysis shredded Vice President JD Vance's dismissal of outrage over a leaked Young Republicans group chat containing racist and Hitler‐admiring messages, in which he referred to the participants as "kids" and argued people were overreacting.
'Sorry, JD Vance': VP's claim 'Hitlergate' chat was just 'kids' promptly smacked down
A new analysis shredded Vice President JD Vance's dismissal of outrage over a leaked Young Republicans group chat containing racist and Hitler‑admiring messages, in which he referred to the participants as “kids” and argued people were overreacting.But Mother Jones' Julianne McShane issued a searing...
bit.ly
October 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A new analysis shredded Vice President JD Vance's dismissal of outrage over a leaked Young Republicans group chat containing racist and Hitler‐admiring messages, in which he referred to the participants as "kids" and argued people were overreacting.
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In the wake of the arrest of South Korean workers in the state of Georgia, the US president called on multinational companies to 'respect' immigration laws but also suggested that they should be able to bring in specialists to coach American staff on.ft.com/3JPjSpf
September 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
In the wake of the arrest of South Korean workers in the state of Georgia, the US president called on multinational companies to 'respect' immigration laws but also suggested that they should be able to bring in specialists to coach American staff on.ft.com/3JPjSpf
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President Donald Trump appeared drowsy during Sunday's thrilling US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
President Donald Trump looked exhausted during US Open final
ebx.sh
September 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
President Donald Trump appeared drowsy during Sunday's thrilling US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
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An alumni group at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point canceled an event that would have honored the actor Tom Hanks with one of its most prestigious awards, saying that canceling it would allow the academy to focus on preparing its cadets for the future.
West Point Alumni Group Cancels Award Honoring Tom Hanks
The group was to bestow the Sylvanus Thayer Award on the actor, but it said it was canceling the event to focus on preparing academy cadets for the future.
nyti.ms
September 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
An alumni group at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point canceled an event that would have honored the actor Tom Hanks with one of its most prestigious awards, saying that canceling it would allow the academy to focus on preparing its cadets for the future.
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Chevron to go 'investment heavy' in South Korea on refining, petrochemicals reut.rs/483Q0zk
Chevron to go 'investment heavy' in South Korea on refining, petrochemicals
Chevron expects to go "investment heavy" in South Korea on refining and petrochemicals, an executive with the U.S. oil major said at the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference on Monday.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Chevron to go 'investment heavy' in South Korea on refining, petrochemicals reut.rs/483Q0zk
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"We're from the government and we're here to interrogate your kids."
ICE Now Harassing MN Kids at Home - Racket
Plus more bad news for Ken Martin, another run-in with a rightwing landlord, and sausage secret shenanigans in today's Flyover newsletter.
racketmn.com
June 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
"We're from the government and we're here to interrogate your kids."
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A handful of Democratic U.S. senators sounded the alarm Friday after federal agents arrested a Wisconsin judge on charges she obstructed immigration officials from detaining a man in her courtroom. buff.ly/M7L48G5
Arrest of Wisconsin judge ‘escalation’ in Trump-judiciary conflict, Democrats warn • Ohio Capital Journal
A handful of Democratic U.S. senators sounded the alarm Friday after federal agents arrested a Wisconsin judge on charges she obstructed immigration officials from detaining a man in her courtroom
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April 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A handful of Democratic U.S. senators sounded the alarm Friday after federal agents arrested a Wisconsin judge on charges she obstructed immigration officials from detaining a man in her courtroom. buff.ly/M7L48G5
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Analysis: President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the United States should acquire additional land by purchase, agreement, coercion – and he hasn’t ruled out using military force. Yet some promises for bold action are coming up short.
American Battleground: Trump dreams of empire while struggling to keep some promises | CNN Politics
Vice President JD Vance chooses the perfect introductory words for his brief visit to Greenland, if he were a tourist just in for some laughs and an Instagram moment. But as the highest-ranking offici...
cnn.it
April 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Analysis: President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the United States should acquire additional land by purchase, agreement, coercion – and he hasn’t ruled out using military force. Yet some promises for bold action are coming up short.
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A genuine backlash to Trump’s ethno-nationalist authoritarianism may be starting to take shape on its own terms.
Here are the poll’s key findings:
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Here are the poll’s key findings:
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Trump Is Failing in One Big Way: Americans Are Rejecting His Fascism
Immigration was his best issue. But striking new data shows he’s sinking on it. Maybe Americans care about the rule of law after all.
newrepublic.com
April 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A genuine backlash to Trump’s ethno-nationalist authoritarianism may be starting to take shape on its own terms.
Here are the poll’s key findings:
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Here are the poll’s key findings:
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Small Colorado outdoor manufacturers are wilting as tariffs, declining spending and international anger conjure a costly storm
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Colorado’s outdoor businesses buckling in Trump trade war, closing up shop and laying off long-time workers
Small Colorado outdoor manufacturers are struggling as tariffs, declining spending and international anger conjure a costly storm
coloradosun.com
April 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Small Colorado outdoor manufacturers are wilting as tariffs, declining spending and international anger conjure a costly storm
coloradosun.com/2025/04/21/c...
coloradosun.com/2025/04/21/c...
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FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo of arrested Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's perp walk, possibly violating a DOJ media policy. cnn.it/4iKwFVS
April 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo of arrested Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's perp walk, possibly violating a DOJ media policy. cnn.it/4iKwFVS
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The dean of the College of Cardinals' homily for Pope Francis at his funeral echoed the late pontiff's sharp criticism of President Donald Trump.
Trump called out in front of millions at Pope's funeral in tribute to pontiff
www.irishstar.com
April 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The dean of the College of Cardinals' homily for Pope Francis at his funeral echoed the late pontiff's sharp criticism of President Donald Trump.
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new skepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.
President Donald Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new skepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new skepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.
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Some experts are concerned that the Trump administration’s ongoing cuts to the National Science Foundation may signal the end for American research in Antarctica.
Amid federal research cuts, some Antarctic tourist cruises are sponsoring scientists
Wealthy adventurers and bucket listers rub shoulders with scientists looking to gather data as funding vanishes under the Trump administration.
nbcnews.to
April 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Some experts are concerned that the Trump administration’s ongoing cuts to the National Science Foundation may signal the end for American research in Antarctica.
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Despite the fact that Donald "Trump does not want to be seen giving up to pressure" this early in his second term, one Cabinet official is on the chopping block and another has been diminished in an unprecedented way, according to a former Trump adviser.
'Dead man walking': Ex-Trump adviser flags 'unprecedented' fall of two key Cabinet members
Despite the fact that Donald "Trump does not want to be seen giving up to pressure" this early in his second term, one Cabinet official is on the chopping block and another has been diminished in an unprecedented way, according to a former Trump adviser.
Trump's former National Security Adviser,...
bit.ly
April 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Despite the fact that Donald "Trump does not want to be seen giving up to pressure" this early in his second term, one Cabinet official is on the chopping block and another has been diminished in an unprecedented way, according to a former Trump adviser.
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Connecticut’s attorney general sent a letter warning Avelo Airlines that it has jeopardized tax breaks and other local support by agreeing to conduct deportation flights for ICE.
By @mckenziefunk.com
By @mckenziefunk.com
ICE Air Has a New Contractor. This State Is Asking How It Will Protect the Detainees on Board.
A letter to the airline from Connecticut’s attorney general cited ProPublica’s reporting on ICE Air flight attendants, who said it was unclear how shackled detainees would get off a plane in an…
www.propublica.org
April 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Connecticut’s attorney general sent a letter warning Avelo Airlines that it has jeopardized tax breaks and other local support by agreeing to conduct deportation flights for ICE.
By @mckenziefunk.com
By @mckenziefunk.com
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Citadel founder Ken Griffin extended his criticism of the Trump administration’s trade policy, saying that tariffs won’t bring back American manufacturing jobs the way that the president anticipates and the country should play to its strengths instead.
Ken Griffin Criticizes Trump Tariffs: ‘These Jobs Are Not Coming Back’
Citadel founder Ken Griffin extended his criticism of the Trump administration’s trade policy, saying that tariffs won’t bring back American manufacturing jobs the way that the president anticipates and the country should play to its strengths instead.
bloom.bg
April 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Citadel founder Ken Griffin extended his criticism of the Trump administration’s trade policy, saying that tariffs won’t bring back American manufacturing jobs the way that the president anticipates and the country should play to its strengths instead.
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More Americans exposed to false claims about measles and its vaccines, KFF poll shows reut.rs/4cJRyif
April 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
More Americans exposed to false claims about measles and its vaccines, KFF poll shows reut.rs/4cJRyif
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About 46% of Americans live with unsafe levels of ozone, particulate pollution or both, according to a report from the American Lung Association.
The Trump administration's plans to loosen environmental regulations and cut funding for air quality research would make matters worse, the report says.
The Trump administration's plans to loosen environmental regulations and cut funding for air quality research would make matters worse, the report says.
Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds
Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.
www.nytimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
About 46% of Americans live with unsafe levels of ozone, particulate pollution or both, according to a report from the American Lung Association.
The Trump administration's plans to loosen environmental regulations and cut funding for air quality research would make matters worse, the report says.
The Trump administration's plans to loosen environmental regulations and cut funding for air quality research would make matters worse, the report says.
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The Kremlin has doubled its funding in 2025 for Yunarmiya ("Youth Army"), the state-sponsored youth organization that combines ideological indoctrination with military training for children and teenagers.
Russia Doubles Budget for State-Sponsored ‘Youth Army’ - The Moscow Times
The Kremlin has doubled its funding in 2025 for Yunarmiya ("Youth Army"), the state-sponsored youth organization that combines ideological indoctrination with military training for children and teenag...
www.themoscowtimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The Kremlin has doubled its funding in 2025 for Yunarmiya ("Youth Army"), the state-sponsored youth organization that combines ideological indoctrination with military training for children and teenagers.
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Even some affected industry leaders have no idea how it happened.
'Hurried mess': Questions as Trump-connected firms mysteriously win tariff exemptions
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After President Donald Trump announced sweeping ...
www.rawstory.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Even some affected industry leaders have no idea how it happened.
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I posted this on Instagram and made sure I did NOT use word n-zi and 200,000 views later it disappeared for violating community guidelines. I appealed and filed a report, but those disappeared too. My pt 2 and 3–SAME LANGUAGE AND SUBJECT —were left down so only the viral post was removed. WTH?
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I posted this on Instagram and made sure I did NOT use word n-zi and 200,000 views later it disappeared for violating community guidelines. I appealed and filed a report, but those disappeared too. My pt 2 and 3–SAME LANGUAGE AND SUBJECT —were left down so only the viral post was removed. WTH?
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Jennifer Vasquez Sura, wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador asks for the U.S. government to return him outside a court hearing on the matter.
April 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Jennifer Vasquez Sura, wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador asks for the U.S. government to return him outside a court hearing on the matter.
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Republican-led US House of Representatives voted to curtail the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking government policies after key parts of President Donald Trump's agenda have been stymied by such court rulings reut.rs/3R8qJun
Republican-led US House votes to limit judges' power to block Trump's agenda
Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to curtail the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking government policies after key parts of President Donald Trump's agenda have been stymied by such court rulings.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Republican-led US House of Representatives voted to curtail the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking government policies after key parts of President Donald Trump's agenda have been stymied by such court rulings reut.rs/3R8qJun
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Thomas Friedman writes on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu: “Each is a wannabe autocrat, each is working to undermine the rule of law and so-called elites in his respective country, each is seeking to crush what he calls a ‘deep state’ of government professionals.”
Thomas Friedman writes on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu: “Each is a wannabe autocrat, each is working to undermine the rule of law and so-called elites in his respective country, each is seeking to crush what he calls a ‘deep state’ of government professionals.”
Opinion | Trump and Netanyahu Steer Toward an Ugly World, Together
The president and the Israeli prime minister are following the same track toward autocratic government and an abandonment of ideals.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Thomas Friedman writes on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu: “Each is a wannabe autocrat, each is working to undermine the rule of law and so-called elites in his respective country, each is seeking to crush what he calls a ‘deep state’ of government professionals.”
Thomas Friedman writes on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu: “Each is a wannabe autocrat, each is working to undermine the rule of law and so-called elites in his respective country, each is seeking to crush what he calls a ‘deep state’ of government professionals.”