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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients began to see benefits that had been stalled during the government shutdown.
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? • Michigan Advance
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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"Whenever Donald Trump is in political trouble, he seeks a fight and a foil," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/43JEaaO
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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GREENBELT, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, this time to the West African country of Liberia.
Top ICE official elaborates on plan to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia • Michigan Advance
GREENBELT, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, t...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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#AmeriKKKa history repeats ... #TheEpsteinBallroom
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Democratic Rep. Jason Crow reacts to President Donald Trump's social post accusing him and other Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior, punishable by death" after they urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Why this nighttime anxiety happens is likely a mix of biological and psychological factors, experts said. https://cnn.it/43IJXxk
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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The US State Department will focus on “natural rights” like freedom of speech in its next human rights report, a senior State Department official said, as the Trump administration targets traditional European allies for alleged freedom of speech restrictions.
State Department to focus on freedom of speech in next human rights report, likely targeting European governments | CNN Politics
The US State Department will focus on “natural rights” like freedom of speech in its next human rights report, a senior State Department official said Thursday, as the Trump administration targets tra...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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A massive cache of Flock lookups collated by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) shows as many as 50 federal, state, and local agencies used Flock during protests over the last year.
Cops Used Flock to Monitor No Kings Protests Around the Country
A massive cache of Flock lookups collated by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) shows as many as 50 federal, state, and local agencies used Flock during protests over the last year.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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In August, we revealled how the man who started Tea, the ‘women dating safety’ app, tried to hire a female ‘face’ for the company and then hijack her community.

If you've been impacted by the Tea hack, we'd love to hear from you. Hit us up at emanuel@404media.co www.404media.co/how-teas-fou...
How Tea’s Founder Convinced Millions of Women to Spill Their Secrets, Then Exposed Them to the World
A 404 Media investigation reveals how the man who started Tea, the ‘women dating safety’ app, tried to hire a female ‘face’ for the company and then hijack her grassroots community.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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A new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration could envision the country ceding the eastern Donbas region and limiting the size of its military in exchange for security guarantees from the United States, according to a Western official familiar with the ideas under discussion.
New Trump peace proposal for Ukraine could require land concessions and military reduction, source says | CNN Politics
A new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration could envision the country ceding the eastern Donbas region and limiting the size of its military in exchange for security guarante...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Check out my latest video: How to File on the FCC's ATSC 3.0 TV Encryption Docket !
How to File on the FCC's ATSC 3.0 TV Encryption Docket !
See more on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS9q6wFS_ho&list=PLCZHp4d1HnItSSUpA-DskfKKKrQ_LQYwP - The Federal Register has published the ATSC 3.0...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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The Transportation Security Administration is proposing an $18 fee for travelers without a REAL ID to pass through airport checkpoints.
Travelers without a REAL ID could be charged $18 by TSA under proposed rule | CNN
The Transportation Security Administration is proposing an $18 fee for travelers without a REAL ID to pass through airport checkpoints.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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According to Grok, Elon Musk can out slug the MLB's greatest power hitters... except Ohtani.
Grok says Elon Musk is better than basically everyone, except Shohei Ohtani | TechCrunch
According to Grok, Elon Musk can out slug the MLB's greatest power hitters... except Ohtani.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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A federal appeals court paused the release of hundreds of immigrants who were arrested during the Department of Homeland Security’s aggressive immigration actions in the Chicago area earlier this year, according to a court filing.
Appeals court blocks federal judge’s order to release hundreds of immigrants arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown | CNN
A federal appeals court paused the release of hundreds of immigrants who were arrested during the Department of Homeland Security’s aggressive immigration actions in the Chicago area earlier this year...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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.@wordinblacknews.bsky.social’s “On Borrowed Time,” series explores why there is so much mistrust among Black folks toward the organ donation process. Experts break down the top questions about how the transplant system works — and why equity matters. 1/6
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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To learn more about organ donation and why equity matters, check out @wordinblacknews.bsky.social’s story: themarkup.org/on-borrowed-...

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Ten answers that could save a life: Organ donation explained – The Markup
We asked experts to break down the top questions about how the transplant system works — and why equity matters.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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More than 105,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list as of 2025 and about 92,000 of them need a kidney. Black Americans make up the second largest group of people on the wait list, with roughly 32,000 people waiting for a kidney transplant. 5/6
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death' for video telling soldiers they can refuse illegal orders. buff.ly/3vqtrTb
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' • Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin called on Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to "immediately denounce these reckless statements" from Trump.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel
Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel • Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. senators began debating how to reduce health care costs for Americans during a hearing that previewed the rocky path ahead.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Good luck in that. I knew someone who worked in a civilian capacity in a U.S. Coast Guard station and he said they all acted like a bunch of juvenile delinquents, or like the worst fraternity at a college known for being a party school. It would not surprise him at all that they've done this.
Then it is up to military personnel to call out, and hold accountable, those that do this shit.
Oh, but a noose or swastika aren't at all "divisive".
November 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Then it is up to military personnel to call out, and hold accountable, those that do this shit.
Oh, but a noose or swastika aren't at all "divisive".
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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"Entering this week, the perception of America’s economy was overwhelmingly negative," David Goldman, Alicia Wallace, and Matt Egan write. | Analysis
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Immigration officers targeting Latinos causing unlawful arrests, group says
Immigration officers targeting Latinos causing unlawful arrests, group says • Wisconsin Examiner
Immigration officers are making unlawful arrests in DC, relying on ethnicity to identify targets, advocates argued in court.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM