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Donald Trump raised eyebrows during an event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Navy in Virginia, after he tried to provoke the crowd into booing former president Barack Obama.
Trump met with silence as he tries to provoke Navy crowd into booing Obama
www.irishstar.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Donald Trump raised eyebrows during an event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Navy in Virginia, after he tried to provoke the crowd into booing former president Barack Obama.
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Chicago has experienced a chaotic — and violent — weekend of clashes between federal law enforcement and protesters, prompting President Trump to call up 300 National Guard members in Illinois.
Pritzker says Trump officials' Chicago crackdown is "making it a war zone"
The Illinois governor said the Trump administration gave him with an ultimatum: "'call up your troops, or we will.'"
www.axios.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Chicago has experienced a chaotic — and violent — weekend of clashes between federal law enforcement and protesters, prompting President Trump to call up 300 National Guard members in Illinois.
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This shutdown marks the first time that Democrats are not whining about rule-breaking or norms—they’re calling attention to a GOP that is engineering a wealth transfer scam from the poorest to the richest.
It won’t be an easy fight, but it’s a BFD that it’s happening at all. trib.al/JeOptF1
It won’t be an easy fight, but it’s a BFD that it’s happening at all. trib.al/JeOptF1
The Democrats Finally Grew a Spine
By daring Trump and the Republicans to shut down the government, the party is taking a stand six months after it should have.
trib.al
October 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This shutdown marks the first time that Democrats are not whining about rule-breaking or norms—they’re calling attention to a GOP that is engineering a wealth transfer scam from the poorest to the richest.
It won’t be an easy fight, but it’s a BFD that it’s happening at all. trib.al/JeOptF1
It won’t be an easy fight, but it’s a BFD that it’s happening at all. trib.al/JeOptF1
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‘We’re being terrorized’: DeKalb homeowners fed up with string of break-ins
‘We’re being terrorized’: DeKalb homeowners fed up with string of break-ins
DeKalb County police need your help identifying some burglary suspects focusing on a small perimeter in Decatur.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
‘We’re being terrorized’: DeKalb homeowners fed up with string of break-ins
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A pair of analysts on Sunday chided House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) attempts to justify the government shutdown during the morning news shows.
'A flat-out lie': Analysts chide Mike Johnson's attempted 'sleight of hand' on shutdown
A pair of analysts on Sunday chided House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) attempts to justify the government shutdown during the morning news shows. Johnson joined CBS's Margaret Brennan on CBS' "Face The Nation" on Sunday to discuss the ongoing government shutdown. During the interview, Johnson repea...
bit.ly
October 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A pair of analysts on Sunday chided House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) attempts to justify the government shutdown during the morning news shows.
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Letter: If Gov. Cox wants to lower the temperature, why did he vote for Trump?
Letter: If Gov. Cox wants to lower the temperature, why did he vote for Trump?
Letter: If Gov. Cox wants to lower the temperature, why did he vote for Trump?
www.sltrib.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Letter: If Gov. Cox wants to lower the temperature, why did he vote for Trump?
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At least 300 Illinois National Guard members will be deployed in Illinois for 60 days to protect federal immigration agents and property, according to a Pentagon memo obtained by NPR.
300 Illinois National Guard troops could deploy in Chicago within days, stay 2 months, report says
The troops will be stationed "in places where there are violent demonstrations in the state, or where they’re likely to occur based on current threat assessments." Meanwhile, Gov. JB Pritker and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exchanged barbs during Sunday morning talk show appearances.
trib.al
October 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
At least 300 Illinois National Guard members will be deployed in Illinois for 60 days to protect federal immigration agents and property, according to a Pentagon memo obtained by NPR.
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2 killed in Montgomery mass shooting identified; $50K reward offered
2 killed in Montgomery mass shooting identified; $50K reward offered
The mayor and police chief of Montgomery released the names of two victims killed in a Saturday night mass shooting and provided more details about the investigation as part of an hour-long, Sunday afternoon news conference.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
2 killed in Montgomery mass shooting identified; $50K reward offered
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A Justice Department firmly in Donald Trump’s control will soon be putting on trial one of the president’s supporters and dredging up allegations of Chinese money flowing into his 2020 campaign.
Justice Department Takes Case Against Trump Supporter to Trial
A Justice Department firmly in Donald Trump’s control will soon be in the unusual position of putting on trial one of the president’s supporters and dredging up allegations of Chinese money flowing into his unsuccessful 2020 re-election effort.
on.wsj.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A Justice Department firmly in Donald Trump’s control will soon be putting on trial one of the president’s supporters and dredging up allegations of Chinese money flowing into his 2020 campaign.
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Multi-agency drug bust uncovers more than 11 pounds of cocaine in Alamance County
Multi-agency drug bust uncovers more than 11 pounds of cocaine in Alamance County
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — An Alamance County man was arrested after investigators discovered 11 pounds of cocaine. On Monday, the Guilford County Narcotics Task Force teamed up with the Alaman…
myfox8.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Multi-agency drug bust uncovers more than 11 pounds of cocaine in Alamance County
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"The most corrupt administration we have ever seen" is how Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) reacted to a report that Donald Trump's border czar had accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover agents.
'Tom Homan should be in jail': Onlookers pounce on Trump official's 'corrupt' bribe scheme
"The most corrupt administration we have ever seen" is how Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) reacted to a report that Donald Trump's border czar had accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover agents.Raw Story reported on Saturday about a MSNBC exclusive in which the outlet claimed that Homan had previously bee...
bit.ly
September 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"The most corrupt administration we have ever seen" is how Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) reacted to a report that Donald Trump's border czar had accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover agents.
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"This blatant double standard reveals that the GOP’s crackdown on Kirk’s detractors has nothing to do with decorum or respect for the dead, and everything to do with political retribution against their rivals."
JD Vance jokes about killing civilians as Kimmel gets yanked off air
A blatant double standard.
www.motherjones.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"This blatant double standard reveals that the GOP’s crackdown on Kirk’s detractors has nothing to do with decorum or respect for the dead, and everything to do with political retribution against their rivals."
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California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations #usnews
California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations
California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces.
www.live5news.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations #usnews
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Rep. Brian Mast defended the idea as uncontroversial and said he only dropped it to avoid it becoming a “distraction.”
Democrats Slam Proposal to Give Marco Rubio the Power to Revoke Passports
In a hearing that formally killed the bill, one lawmaker called it an “attempt to subvert our Constitution’s right to free speech.”
interc.pt
September 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Rep. Brian Mast defended the idea as uncontroversial and said he only dropped it to avoid it becoming a “distraction.”
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The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge likely grew at a slower pace last month, offering policymakers some breathing room to address weakness in the US labor market.
Key US Inflation Metric to Ease as Focus Shifts to Jobs Market
The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of underlying inflation likely grew at a slower pace last month, offering policymakers some breathing room to address weakness in the US labor market.
bloom.bg
September 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge likely grew at a slower pace last month, offering policymakers some breathing room to address weakness in the US labor market.
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Scores of people marched ¾ of a mile from downtown North Chicago to an entrance of the Naval Station Great Lakes protesting the Trump administration’s “Midway Blitz.”
Hundreds gather to pray, march and protest Trump ‘blitz’ outside Great Lakes Naval station
The combination march, prayer service and protest in North Chicago brought people of faith together to fight what they consider the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s abuse with praye…
www.chicagotribune.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Scores of people marched ¾ of a mile from downtown North Chicago to an entrance of the Naval Station Great Lakes protesting the Trump administration’s “Midway Blitz.”
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We told @time.com that journalists shouldn’t trade their independence for access to Pentagon spin.
“Agreeing not to look where the government doesn’t want you to look and, by extension, not to print what it doesn’t want you to print, is propaganda, not journalism.”
“Agreeing not to look where the government doesn’t want you to look and, by extension, not to print what it doesn’t want you to print, is propaganda, not journalism.”
Pentagon Accused of ‘Intimidation’ With New Restrictions For Journalists
The Pentagon released new rules for journalists that prevents them from reporting on unauthorized information.
time.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We told @time.com that journalists shouldn’t trade their independence for access to Pentagon spin.
“Agreeing not to look where the government doesn’t want you to look and, by extension, not to print what it doesn’t want you to print, is propaganda, not journalism.”
“Agreeing not to look where the government doesn’t want you to look and, by extension, not to print what it doesn’t want you to print, is propaganda, not journalism.”
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After the second day of training camp, the Chicago Blackhawks felt the aftereffects of another fast, tough practice Friday at Fifth Third Arena.
Lukas Reichel eager to ‘prove it’ at a competitive Chicago Blackhawks training camp: ‘He’s got to earn it’
Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson said this is a “prove it” training camp for Lukas Reichel. The left winger is using the statement as motivation.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
After the second day of training camp, the Chicago Blackhawks felt the aftereffects of another fast, tough practice Friday at Fifth Third Arena.
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Photos: Clergy from a variety of faiths led prayer and worship rituals along a march to the Great Lakes Naval Station, which has served as the base for an immigration-enforcement campaign.
Photos: Faith leaders protest ICE activity in the Chicago area
Clergy from a variety of faiths led prayer and worship rituals along a march to the Great Lakes Naval Station, which has served as the base for an immigration-enforcement campaign.
trib.al
September 21, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Photos: Clergy from a variety of faiths led prayer and worship rituals along a march to the Great Lakes Naval Station, which has served as the base for an immigration-enforcement campaign.
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Breaking News: An appeals court denied President Trump’s attempt to block Lisa Cook from participating in a key Fed meeting.
Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board
The decision came just a day before the Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting at which policymakers are expected to cut interest rates.
nyti.ms
September 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Breaking News: An appeals court denied President Trump’s attempt to block Lisa Cook from participating in a key Fed meeting.
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Let this sink in: A president can apparently now order lethal force outside of congressionally declared wars, in international waters, without oversight, and face no personal criminal or civil liability—even if the action was blatantly illegal.
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How the Supreme Court Turned Trump Into a Danger to Everyone
The administration’s decision to launch an attack against alleged drug runners in the Caribbean is a lawless act—or at least it used to be.
trib.al
September 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Let this sink in: A president can apparently now order lethal force outside of congressionally declared wars, in international waters, without oversight, and face no personal criminal or civil liability—even if the action was blatantly illegal.
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BREAKING: A federal appeals court has rejected Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook, ruling she was denied even “minimal process” and can’t be removed as a result.
The decision keeps Cook on the Fed’s board ahead of a key policy meeting this week.
The decision keeps Cook on the Fed’s board ahead of a key policy meeting this week.
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
BREAKING: A federal appeals court has rejected Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook, ruling she was denied even “minimal process” and can’t be removed as a result.
The decision keeps Cook on the Fed’s board ahead of a key policy meeting this week.
The decision keeps Cook on the Fed’s board ahead of a key policy meeting this week.
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Federal appeals court rejects for now Trump's bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed board, allowing her to participate in Tuesday's meeting on interest rates. https://cnn.it/3KmlmHA
September 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Federal appeals court rejects for now Trump's bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed board, allowing her to participate in Tuesday's meeting on interest rates. https://cnn.it/3KmlmHA
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Zelenskyy makes demand of Trump - and issues warning to NATO
Zelenskyy makes demand of Trump - and issues warning to NATO
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a "clear position" from Donald Trump to stop Vladimir Putin and end the war in Ukraine.
news.sky.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Zelenskyy makes demand of Trump - and issues warning to NATO
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It’s long past time for billionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share. Sign our petition to urge Congress to tax the ultra-rich #ad
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Tax the ultra-rich
Urge lawmakers to enact bold tax reforms that put people over profits and ensure the ultra-rich and corporations pay their fair share.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s long past time for billionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share. Sign our petition to urge Congress to tax the ultra-rich #ad
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