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Trump's escalates his trade wars and crashes the markets again. He hosts an informercial for Musk's cars as Tesla spirals. Karoline Leavitt goes full North Korea propaganda. Catch up on this and more in today's recap:
Today in Politics, Bulletin 89. 3/11/25
… Trump escalated his trade war with Canada today: “Despite the fact that Canada is charging the USA from 250%-390% Tariffs on many of our farm products, Ontario just announced a 25% surcharge on ‘ele...
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March 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Trump's escalates his trade wars and crashes the markets again. He hosts an informercial for Musk's cars as Tesla spirals. Karoline Leavitt goes full North Korea propaganda. Catch up on this and more in today's recap:
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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
Joint statement says ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ as two countries also revive plans for minerals deal
* Europe live – latest updates
Ukraine said it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the US announced it…
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
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Independent podcasters on both sides of the aisle have attracted huge audiences since President Trump’s inauguration, replacing cable and legacy news outlets as go-to sources for the day’s news.
Beyond the Manosphere: A New Wave of Popular Political Podcasts Ascends
Independent podcasters on both sides of the aisle have drawn an increasingly large audience since Trump’s inauguration.
www.wsj.com
March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Independent podcasters on both sides of the aisle have attracted huge audiences since President Trump’s inauguration, replacing cable and legacy news outlets as go-to sources for the day’s news.
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NEW
Trump administration is shuttering a half-dozen regional HHS legal offices
They play a key role in monitoring/enforcing standards for nursing homes, Head Start & much more
Going down from 10 offices ... to 4
From @paulblumenthal.bsky.social & me www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump administration is shuttering a half-dozen regional HHS legal offices
They play a key role in monitoring/enforcing standards for nursing homes, Head Start & much more
Going down from 10 offices ... to 4
From @paulblumenthal.bsky.social & me www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
HHS Is Shuttering Offices That Fight Billing Fraud And Help Police Nursing Homes
The plan is to close six of 10 regional counsel offices, whose portfolio includes everything from nursing home safety to Head Start standards.
www.huffpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
NEW
Trump administration is shuttering a half-dozen regional HHS legal offices
They play a key role in monitoring/enforcing standards for nursing homes, Head Start & much more
Going down from 10 offices ... to 4
From @paulblumenthal.bsky.social & me www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump administration is shuttering a half-dozen regional HHS legal offices
They play a key role in monitoring/enforcing standards for nursing homes, Head Start & much more
Going down from 10 offices ... to 4
From @paulblumenthal.bsky.social & me www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Khalil helped organize protests against Israel's war in Gaza but hasn't been charged with violating federal law.
Mike Johnson Can't Say What Crimes Mahmoud Khalil Committed
Khalil helped organize protests against Israel's war in Gaza but hasn't been charged with violating federal law.
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March 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Khalil helped organize protests against Israel's war in Gaza but hasn't been charged with violating federal law.
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"It's called President Trump's recession, which shouldn't be this way," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.
Canada Considers 'Appropriate' Response After Trump's Latest Tariffs Hike
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March 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"It's called President Trump's recession, which shouldn't be this way," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.
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Mahmoud Khalil’s treatment should not happen in a democracy | Moustafa Bayoumi
Mahmoud Khalil’s treatment should not happen in a democracy | Moustafa Bayoumi
The Columbia University graduate’s arrest is an attempt to destroy free thinking while murdering due process
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Mahmoud Khalil’s treatment should not happen in a democracy | Moustafa Bayoumi
Puerto Ricans are United States citizens by law since 1917.
January 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Puerto Ricans are United States citizens by law since 1917.
“Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling.”
There’s a word for people who prefer phones to meeting friends: addicts | Martha Gill
There’s a word for people who prefer phones to meeting friends: addicts | Martha Gill
Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling
Over the decades, research has chipped away at our most cherished ideas about human specialness: it turns out that we share such…
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling.”
This week was the fourth time in three years that Netflix has raised at least some prices or removed a more affordable subscription option in the United States.
As streaming nudges aside cable in America’s living rooms, the new reality is hitting us squarely in the wallet: The golden age of all-you-can-watch streaming for $10 a month and no commercials is dead.
Netflix raised prices again. Here’s how to save money on streaming.
The major services keep getting pricier. Can you stream without going broke?
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This week was the fourth time in three years that Netflix has raised at least some prices or removed a more affordable subscription option in the United States.
“The UK is better off trading more with its neighbours on the continent than with the US under the Reform UK leader’s ally Donald Tump.”
‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll
‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll
Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK
Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to forge closer economic links with Europe five years on from Brexit, as a major new poll shows voters clearly favour…
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“The UK is better off trading more with its neighbours on the continent than with the US under the Reform UK leader’s ally Donald Tump.”
Outrageous
BREAKING: Trump is pardoning nearly 2 dozen protesters convicted for breaking into and blockading abortion clinics -- a move some groups fear will embolden them and other anti-abortion demonstrators in the future www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Trump pardons abortion clinic protesters ahead of March for Life
"They should not have been prosecuted," said the president.
www.politico.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Outrageous
Great
www.politico.com/live-updates...
🚨Some GOOD NEWS
SENATE DEMOCRATS BLOCK GOP'S FIRST ABORTION BILL🚨
FIGHT DEMOCRATS FIGHT
🚨Some GOOD NEWS
SENATE DEMOCRATS BLOCK GOP'S FIRST ABORTION BILL🚨
FIGHT DEMOCRATS FIGHT
Senate Dems block GOP’s first abortion bill
The legislation would “prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.”
www.politico.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Great
Totally true.
Make no mistake - this is the GOP's attempt to push out a nationwide abortion ban. Count me out—I'm voting NO. (2/2)
January 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Totally true.
Pro Choice
Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x
January 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Pro Choice