“They concluded that the Venezuelans sent to CECOT ‘were subjected to what amounts to arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance under international human rights law.’”
Trump sent men to torture in El Salvador, report confirms
Human Rights Watch found that Venezuelans shipped to El Salvador by the United States were beaten almost every day.
www.motherjones.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“They concluded that the Venezuelans sent to CECOT ‘were subjected to what amounts to arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance under international human rights law.’”
“President Donald Trump’s directive to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost as much as $2 billion, according to six people with knowledge of the potential cost.”
Trump's Pentagon name change could cost up to $2 billion
Officially changing the Department of Defense to the Department of War can only be done by Congress and would require updating thousands of signs, rewriting digital code and creating new letterheads,...
www.nbcnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“President Donald Trump’s directive to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost as much as $2 billion, according to six people with knowledge of the potential cost.”
“At least three Republican lawmakers took advantage of a decades-old rooftop solar credit that will end in January due to President Donald Trump’s megalaw, according to a review of property records and satellite imagery by POLITICO’s E&E News.”
Meet the Republicans who killed solar subsidies — after using them
POLITICO’s E&E News examined satellite imagery of more than 100 homes owned by Republican lawmakers to see if they have solar panels. Seven had rooftop
www.eenews.net
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“At least three Republican lawmakers took advantage of a decades-old rooftop solar credit that will end in January due to President Donald Trump’s megalaw, according to a review of property records and satellite imagery by POLITICO’s E&E News.”
On July 12, 2019, shortly after Jeffrey Epstein’s arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, Trump was asked by a reporter if he suspected Epstein was sexually abusing underage girls. Trump said he “had no idea.”
What did Trump know about Epstein?
Trump’s claims of ignorance are contradicted by a newly released 2019 email
popular.info
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
On July 12, 2019, shortly after Jeffrey Epstein’s arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, Trump was asked by a reporter if he suspected Epstein was sexually abusing underage girls. Trump said he “had no idea.”
“Immigration officials said Tuesday that a drop in crime numbers was thanks to their work. Police data shows the decrease was taking place before federal agents arrived in the city.”
DHS takes credit for crime being down in Chicago. Data shows that was happening before it arrived.
Immigration officials said Tuesday that a drop in crime numbers was thanks to their work. Police data shows the decrease was taking place before federal agents arrived in the city.
www.nbcnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“Immigration officials said Tuesday that a drop in crime numbers was thanks to their work. Police data shows the decrease was taking place before federal agents arrived in the city.”
“Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to people familiar with the matter.”
Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed the probe report to the U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to people familiar with the matter.”
“[P]eople seeking pardons generally must wait five years after their release from incarceration, demonstrate good conduct and remorse, and file petitions through the Office of the Pardon Attorney. But Trump’s actions in his second term show he has largely abandoned that process.”
How Trump Has Exploited Pardons and Clemency to Reward Allies and Supporters
The president’s second term has brought a flood of clemency for allies and donors — as well as felons, like him, who were convicted of financial wrongdoing.
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“[P]eople seeking pardons generally must wait five years after their release from incarceration, demonstrate good conduct and remorse, and file petitions through the Office of the Pardon Attorney. But Trump’s actions in his second term show he has largely abandoned that process.”
Last month, Tucker Carlson hosted Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist, antisemite, and misogynist, on his podcast.
On Monday, Popular Information revealed that several prominent companies are continuing to sponsor Carlson’s show.
Now, Rocket Money has ended its sponsorship of Carlson's podcast.
On Monday, Popular Information revealed that several prominent companies are continuing to sponsor Carlson’s show.
Now, Rocket Money has ended its sponsorship of Carlson's podcast.
UPDATE: Rocket Money ends Tucker Carlson sponsorship
Last month, Tucker Carlson hosted Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist, antisemite, and misogynist, on his popular podcast.
popular.info
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Last month, Tucker Carlson hosted Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist, antisemite, and misogynist, on his podcast.
On Monday, Popular Information revealed that several prominent companies are continuing to sponsor Carlson’s show.
Now, Rocket Money has ended its sponsorship of Carlson's podcast.
On Monday, Popular Information revealed that several prominent companies are continuing to sponsor Carlson’s show.
Now, Rocket Money has ended its sponsorship of Carlson's podcast.
“GEO Group Inc., one of the largest private prison operators, said President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown eventually will fill up detention facilities and force the government to use more electronic systems to track non-citizens it wants to deport.”
GEO Group Sees Ankle Monitor Growth in Trump Immigration Push
GEO Group Inc., one of the largest private prison operators, said President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown eventually will fill up detention facilities and force the government to use more elect...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“GEO Group Inc., one of the largest private prison operators, said President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown eventually will fill up detention facilities and force the government to use more electronic systems to track non-citizens it wants to deport.”
“Florida Republicans are trying for the fourth year in a row to ban political flags atop government buildings, including Pride, MAGA, or Black Lives Matter banners.”
Florida Republicans try again to ban political, Pride flags on government buildings
Florida Republicans are trying for the fourth year in a row to ban political flags atop government buildings, including Pride, MAGA, or Black Lives Matter banners.
www.wlrn.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“Florida Republicans are trying for the fourth year in a row to ban political flags atop government buildings, including Pride, MAGA, or Black Lives Matter banners.”
“But as ICE and other federal agencies storm cities across the country in a sweeping immigration crackdown, one seismic policy change has largely flown under the radar: the assault on DACA and the more than 515,000 recipients currently in the program.”
Then they came for the Dreamers
Immigrants brought here as children were told they wouldn’t be deported. Now, they’re being targeted anyway.
www.motherjones.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“But as ICE and other federal agencies storm cities across the country in a sweeping immigration crackdown, one seismic policy change has largely flown under the radar: the assault on DACA and the more than 515,000 recipients currently in the program.”
Reposted by Popular Information
During the 2024 election, Elon Musk funneled $19.2 million into congressional elections using America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
What $19.2 million bought Musk in Congress
During the 2024 election cycle, Elon Musk funneled $19.2 million into congressional elections using America PAC, a political action committee he created to back Republican candidates.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
During the 2024 election, Elon Musk funneled $19.2 million into congressional elections using America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
There is a housing crisis in the U.S. In 1985, the median income was $23,620 and the median price of a home was $84,300. By 2023, the median price of a home was $428,600, 5.3 times the median income of $80,061.
Over the weekend, Trump teased a new policy to address the issue: a 50-year mortgage.
Over the weekend, Trump teased a new policy to address the issue: a 50-year mortgage.
Trump’s solution to the housing crisis is a lifetime of debt
50 years of higher interest payments.
popular.info
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
There is a housing crisis in the U.S. In 1985, the median income was $23,620 and the median price of a home was $84,300. By 2023, the median price of a home was $428,600, 5.3 times the median income of $80,061.
Over the weekend, Trump teased a new policy to address the issue: a 50-year mortgage.
Over the weekend, Trump teased a new policy to address the issue: a 50-year mortgage.
“Dramatic increases in immigration arrests could be hurting students in the classroom, including U.S. citizen students from Spanish-speaking households.”
ICE arrests could hurt student test scores, study says — and not just for immigrants
A study of a large Florida school district found that the effects of immigration enforcement on students’ academic performance was concentrated in high-poverty schools. The test score declines also oc...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“Dramatic increases in immigration arrests could be hurting students in the classroom, including U.S. citizen students from Spanish-speaking households.”
“In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after faith leaders were denied entry to the building for the third time on Friday.”
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after faith leaders were denied entry to the building for the third time on Friday.”
“But there’s at least one big way that American companies and households may end up paying more, not less, for the president’s anti-environment policy moves… Cars are getting more expensive... And they aren’t just getting more expensive to buy; cars are getting more expensive to own.”
Trump’s anti-climate agenda is making it more expensive to own a car
The president hates EVs. But his policies are making gas cars more expensive too.
grist.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“But there’s at least one big way that American companies and households may end up paying more, not less, for the president’s anti-environment policy moves… Cars are getting more expensive... And they aren’t just getting more expensive to buy; cars are getting more expensive to own.”
Nick Fuentes is a white supremacist, antisemite, and misogynist.
On October 27, Tucker Carlson interviewed Fuentes on his podcast. During the interview, where Fuentes criticized the “organized Jewry” for dividing America and said he was a “fan” of Stalin, Carlson did not challenge Fuentes’ views.
On October 27, Tucker Carlson interviewed Fuentes on his podcast. During the interview, where Fuentes criticized the “organized Jewry” for dividing America and said he was a “fan” of Stalin, Carlson did not challenge Fuentes’ views.
These companies are sponsoring Tucker Carlson while he mainstreams white supremacy
Carlson recently conducted a softball interview of Nick Fuentes, who advocates for racial segregation, praises Hitler, and argues that women should not be allowed to vote.
popular.info
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Nick Fuentes is a white supremacist, antisemite, and misogynist.
On October 27, Tucker Carlson interviewed Fuentes on his podcast. During the interview, where Fuentes criticized the “organized Jewry” for dividing America and said he was a “fan” of Stalin, Carlson did not challenge Fuentes’ views.
On October 27, Tucker Carlson interviewed Fuentes on his podcast. During the interview, where Fuentes criticized the “organized Jewry” for dividing America and said he was a “fan” of Stalin, Carlson did not challenge Fuentes’ views.
“Immigration officers arrested a teacher early Wednesday in Chicago after chasing her into the grounds of a private preschool and grabbing her as parents and students looked on, according to a local official, witnesses and video footage of the incident.”
Armed ICE officers chase teacher into preschool in Chicago
The arrest appears to be one of the first in which immigration officers entered school grounds as part of an enforcement operation during Trump’s second administration.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
“Immigration officers arrested a teacher early Wednesday in Chicago after chasing her into the grounds of a private preschool and grabbing her as parents and students looked on, according to a local official, witnesses and video footage of the incident.”
“A US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany published a list of food banks in the area that could help soldiers and staff as part of its ‘Shutdown Guidance,’ the subtext being that soldiers and base employees might need to obtain free food from German government services.”
US Army Tells Soldiers to Go to German Food Bank, Then Deletes It
The initial 'Shutdown Guidance' for the US Army Garrison Bavaria included instructions to go to German food banks.
www.404media.co
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“A US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany published a list of food banks in the area that could help soldiers and staff as part of its ‘Shutdown Guidance,’ the subtext being that soldiers and base employees might need to obtain free food from German government services.”
“The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy aimed at limiting transgender rights that would restrict sex designations on passports to ‘male’ and ‘female’ based on sex assigned at birth.”
Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce passport restrictions targeting transgender people
Trump is seeking to reverse a Biden policy that allowed transgender applicants to choose male, female or "X" as gender markers.
www.nbcnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy aimed at limiting transgender rights that would restrict sex designations on passports to ‘male’ and ‘female’ based on sex assigned at birth.”
On X, Vice President J.D. Vance dismissed the poor showing by Republicans on Tuesday night as “a couple of elections in blue states.”
Although Democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and California dominated the headlines, significant contests were held across the nation.
Although Democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and California dominated the headlines, significant contests were held across the nation.
Six election results that didn’t make the headlines
Although Democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and California dominated the headlines, significant contests were held across the nation.
popular.info
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
On X, Vice President J.D. Vance dismissed the poor showing by Republicans on Tuesday night as “a couple of elections in blue states.”
Although Democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and California dominated the headlines, significant contests were held across the nation.
Although Democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and California dominated the headlines, significant contests were held across the nation.
“The Trump administration’s gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been good for venture capitalists like Andreessen, who previously accused the agency of ‘terrorizing’ fintech startups and crypto companies.”
Tech Billionaire Marc Andreessen Bet Big on Trump. It’s Paying Off for Silicon Valley.
The Trump administration’s gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been good for venture capitalists like Andreessen, who previously accused the agency of “terrorizing” fintech startup...
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“The Trump administration’s gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been good for venture capitalists like Andreessen, who previously accused the agency of ‘terrorizing’ fintech startups and crypto companies.”
“The Kansas House’s top Republican on Tuesday dropped efforts to force a redraw of U.S. House districts that would have thrust the state into a widening national battle for partisan advantage in the 2026 elections.”
Kansas legislators won't have a special session to join the US redistricting battle
The Kansas House's top Republican has given up for now on forcing a special session of the Legislature to redraw the state’s U.S.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“The Kansas House’s top Republican on Tuesday dropped efforts to force a redraw of U.S. House districts that would have thrust the state into a widening national battle for partisan advantage in the 2026 elections.”
“They said that despite President Donald Trump’s depiction of Chicago as a ‘war zone,’ the biggest disturbance or encounter with violence that they have witnessed in their neighborhood was not from criminals — but when immigration agents swept through.”
Chicago residents say kids tear-gassed due to nearby immigration enforcement
A Chicago mother tells NBC News she and her 2-year-old were hit with a chemical agent. Many residents say the city wasn’t a “war zone”— until immigration agents swept through.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“They said that despite President Donald Trump’s depiction of Chicago as a ‘war zone,’ the biggest disturbance or encounter with violence that they have witnessed in their neighborhood was not from criminals — but when immigration agents swept through.”
On September 23, Adelita Grijalva won a special election to represent Arizona in the House of Representatives in a landslide, collecting 69% of the vote.
Forty-three days later, House Speaker Mike Johnson has not sworn in Grijalva.
Forty-three days later, House Speaker Mike Johnson has not sworn in Grijalva.
Speaker Johnson’s unprecedented, democracy-thwarting effort to keep the Epstein files secret
On September 23, Adelita Grijalva won a special election to represent Arizona in the House of Representatives in a landslide, collecting 69% of the vote. Forty-three days later, House Speaker Mike Joh...
popular.info
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
On September 23, Adelita Grijalva won a special election to represent Arizona in the House of Representatives in a landslide, collecting 69% of the vote.
Forty-three days later, House Speaker Mike Johnson has not sworn in Grijalva.
Forty-three days later, House Speaker Mike Johnson has not sworn in Grijalva.