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Charles Keener

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Russia Launches Deadly Attacks on Ukraine Even as Peace Talks Continue

In Ukraine, at least six people were killed in the capital Kyiv overnight as Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks, targeting buildings and energy infrastructure. Separately, six people,...

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November 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM

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American Voters Are Finally Booting Conservative Weirdos off School Boards - Esquire

November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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Mrs. Betty Bowers

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There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?

November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM

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Mark Kelly Slams Trump and Hegseth for Having the FBI Question Him: An ‘Attempt to Intimidate’
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Mark Kelly Slams Trump and Hegseth for Having the FBI Question Him: An ‘Attempt to Intimidate’ (Mediaite)

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) slammed President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegsethon Tuesday afternoon, saying they are attempting to “intimidate hi...

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November 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM

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‘More radical than ever’: Elon Musk’s wrecking ball leaves behind awful legacy
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‘More radical than ever’: Elon Musk’s wrecking ball leaves behind awful legacy (Raw Story)

Elon Musk's now shuttered Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has left a grim legacy with millions of deaths expected by 2030 and more than 200,000 jo...

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November 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM

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Remember Trump Mobile? NBC News Ordered Gold, ‘Made in the USA’ Phone — and Hasn’t Received Anything Months After Supposed Release Date
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Remember Trump Mobile? NBC News Ordered Gold, ‘Made in the USA’ Phone — and Hasn’t Received Anything Months After Supposed Release Date (Mediaite)

(Screengrab via Trump Mobile)NBC News ordered one of President Donald Trump’sbranded T1 smartphones, but months past its first scheduled release in August an...

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November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM

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Layoffs surge and consumer confidence tumbles under Trump as holidays approach
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Layoffs surge and consumer confidence tumbles under Trump as holidays approach (AlterNet)

The Consumer Confidence Index dropped sharply in November, as disillusioned Americans indicated unease in the Trump economy amid rising prices, steady inflat...

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November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM

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Republican Rips Pentagon Pete's ‘Amateur Hour' Attempt to Punish Trump Target
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Republican Rips Pentagon Pete's ‘Amateur Hour' Attempt to Punish Trump Target (The Daily Beast)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's latest crusade-a bizarre Pentagon investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly-triggered immediate blowback, including from insi...

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November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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Trump cannot declare war! Congress does.

US Troops Near Venezuela Reportedly Denied Holiday Leave as Fears Grow of Unpopular and Lengthy Trump War
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US Troops Near Venezuela Reportedly Denied Holiday Leave as Fears Grow of Unpopular and Lengthy Trump War (Common Dreams)

Following reports that the Trump administration is eyeing a "deadly new phase" of military actions against Venezuela, including land strikes, a new report su...

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November 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM

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Kat Abughazaleh

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Impeach, convict, remove.

And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will.

November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM

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He’s disgusting.

‘A Damn Embarrassment’: Pete Hegseth Slammed After U.S. Defense Contractors Mistakenly Invade a Beach in Foreign Country, Triggering Standoff
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‘A Damn Embarrassment’: Pete Hegseth Slammed After U.S. Defense Contractors Mistakenly Invade a Beach in Foreign Country, Triggering Standoff (Atlanta Black Star)

The United States has invaded Mexico … by mistake, it seems, prompting widespread speculation on how such a strange mishap occurred and putting U.S. Secretar...

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November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM

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Kash Patel Says Epstein Estate Refuses to Share Key Records With the FBI

Kash Patel says Epstein estate refuses to share key records with the FBI

Patel says the Epstein estate is refusing to share key records with the FBI, limiting what investigators can review.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM

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He never tells the truth. He should be in jail or prison.

Explosive Testimony Exposes How Far Border Patrol Chief Will Go to Lie
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Explosive Testimony Exposes How Far Border Patrol Chief Will Go to Lie (The New Republic)

Border Protection Commander Gregory Bovino made several wild attempts to dodge questions while testifying about his excessive use of force against protesters...

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November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM

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What is Trump hiding????

The Trump administration keeps cancelling key economic reports and everyone is suspicious
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The Trump administration keeps cancelling key economic reports and everyone is suspicious (indy100)

The Donald Trump administration keeps cancelling key economic reports and everyone is concerned. On Monday (24 November), the USBureau of Economic Analysis c...

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November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM

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Not a valid president.

Pentagon move against war hero Kelly shows Trump's quest for vengeance is endless
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Pentagon move against war hero Kelly shows Trump's quest for vengeance is endless (CNN)

President Do...

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November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸

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November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM

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Farm Crisis Deepens With Argentine Beef Imports
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Iowa farmers face devastating blow from Chinese soybean tariffs and Argentinian beef imports — when is America coming first?

One farmer called Trump's Argentine beef deal a "misguided effort to lower the price of beef in grocery stores."

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November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM

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Departing DOJ staffers warn of ‘irreversible damage’ Trump is doing
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Departing DOJ Staffers Warn of ‘Irreversible Damage' Trump Is Doing (The Daily Beast)

A wave of former Justice Department employees is reportedly leaving behind more than just empty seats, revealing a glimpse of life in...

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November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM

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Republicans dumbfounded by Trump’s calls for harsh retribution against Democratic lawmakers
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Republicans dumbfounded by Trump’s calls for harsh retribution against Democratic lawmakers (The Hill)

President Trump’s heated rhetorical attacks on Democratic lawmakers, whom he called out as “traitors” who deserve to be jailed, have left his Republican alli...

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November 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM

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They are domestic terrorists! Many are NOT ICE.

North Carolina Republicans worry Trump's immigration raids may have severe consequences
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