Amelia Benavides-Colón
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DHS announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status for more than 330,000 Haitians saying their continued protection would be “contrary to the national interest" of the U.S.
The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
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The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
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The Trump Administration Is Trying to End TPS Status for Haitians
Past efforts by the administration to do so have failed in court.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
DHS announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status for more than 330,000 Haitians saying their continued protection would be “contrary to the national interest" of the U.S.
The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
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The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
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Reposted by Amelia Benavides-Colón
The FBI is apparently investigating Democrats in Congress.
But I spoke to former FBI employees who tell me that the speed and aggressiveness here indicate that special agents have skipped steps to get the job done.
@notus.com story with @ameliacolon.bsky.social:
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But I spoke to former FBI employees who tell me that the speed and aggressiveness here indicate that special agents have skipped steps to get the job done.
@notus.com story with @ameliacolon.bsky.social:
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November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The FBI is apparently investigating Democrats in Congress.
But I spoke to former FBI employees who tell me that the speed and aggressiveness here indicate that special agents have skipped steps to get the job done.
@notus.com story with @ameliacolon.bsky.social:
www.notus.org/congress/dem...
But I spoke to former FBI employees who tell me that the speed and aggressiveness here indicate that special agents have skipped steps to get the job done.
@notus.com story with @ameliacolon.bsky.social:
www.notus.org/congress/dem...
Democratic lawmakers said Tuesday that they were being targeted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after appearing in a video that urged troops to disobey illegal orders.
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Democrats Say the FBI Is Targeting Them After Video Imploring Troops to Not Follow ‘Illegal’ Orders
“No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs,” several members said in response.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Democratic lawmakers said Tuesday that they were being targeted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after appearing in a video that urged troops to disobey illegal orders.
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Rep. Greg Steube introduced a resolution to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress after she was indicted for allegedly using stolen federal emergency grants to fund her election campaign.
This would require the support of at least 70 Dems
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This would require the support of at least 70 Dems
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House Republican Moves to Expel Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress
Rep. Greg Steube escalated his own call to censure the House Democrat, who is facing an indictment for alleged fraud.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Rep. Greg Steube introduced a resolution to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress after she was indicted for allegedly using stolen federal emergency grants to fund her election campaign.
This would require the support of at least 70 Dems
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This would require the support of at least 70 Dems
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, is facing more than 50 years in prison following a Florida grand jury indictment alleging the representative stole $5 million in federal emergency grants to use on her 2021 campaign.
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House Democrat Accused of Stealing $5M in Disaster Funds
If convicted, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces up to 53 years in prison.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, is facing more than 50 years in prison following a Florida grand jury indictment alleging the representative stole $5 million in federal emergency grants to use on her 2021 campaign.
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Just hours before the House is set to vote on Rep. Nancy Mace's censure resolution against Rep. Cory Mills, the House Ethics Committee announced it will be opening a formal investigation into the host of allegations against him.
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Ethics Committee Opens Probe Into Rep. Cory Mills After Mace’s Censure Push
Mills on Wednesday night is expected to become the subject of his third censure resolution this year.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Just hours before the House is set to vote on Rep. Nancy Mace's censure resolution against Rep. Cory Mills, the House Ethics Committee announced it will be opening a formal investigation into the host of allegations against him.
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A motion to censure Democratic Rep. Stacey Plaskett failed tonight after reporting revealed a relationship between the lawmaker and the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the censure.
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Three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the censure.
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Del. Stacey Plaskett Dodges Republican-Led Censure Effort Over Epstein Texts
Three Republicans joined Democrats in voting against a censure resolution for the congressional delegate, who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A motion to censure Democratic Rep. Stacey Plaskett failed tonight after reporting revealed a relationship between the lawmaker and the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the censure.
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Three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the censure.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she hopes to "make up" with President Donald Trump following the two's falling out this weekend over the release of the Epstein files.
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MTG Says Trump’s Remarks Were ‘Hurtful’ but She Still Wants to ‘Make Up’
The Georgia firebrand was once one of Trump’s strongest allies on Capitol Hill.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she hopes to "make up" with President Donald Trump following the two's falling out this weekend over the release of the Epstein files.
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Former Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria launched a bid on Wednesday for her former seat, saying she was motivated by the “chaos” in Washington.
Luria is one of nearly a dozen former Democratic lawmakers trying to make a 2026 return.
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Luria is one of nearly a dozen former Democratic lawmakers trying to make a 2026 return.
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Former Democratic House Member Hopes for a Comeback in Virginia
Elaine Luria is one of nearly a dozen former Democratic lawmakers running in 2026.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Former Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria launched a bid on Wednesday for her former seat, saying she was motivated by the “chaos” in Washington.
Luria is one of nearly a dozen former Democratic lawmakers trying to make a 2026 return.
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Luria is one of nearly a dozen former Democratic lawmakers trying to make a 2026 return.
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Ghislaine Maxwell appears to be working on a commutation request for President Donald Trump, according to an email between Maxwell and her attorney obtained by the House Judiciary Committee.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell appears to be working on a commutation request for President Donald Trump, according to an email between Maxwell and her attorney obtained by the House Judiciary Committee.
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Trump's lawyers responded to the BBC last night, demanding a full retraction of the documentary along with an apology and financial compensation - if not, the president threatened to sue for $1 billion
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November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Trump's lawyers responded to the BBC last night, demanding a full retraction of the documentary along with an apology and financial compensation - if not, the president threatened to sue for $1 billion
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The BBC’s director general and a top news executive at the network both resigned on Sunday following the release of an internal memo raising concern with edited footage of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, speech in a documentary.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The BBC’s director general and a top news executive at the network both resigned on Sunday following the release of an internal memo raising concern with edited footage of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, speech in a documentary.
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Mark Wolf, a senior federal judge first appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, resigned this weekend in order to freely speak out against what he called the Trump administration’s “assault on the rule of law.”
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November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mark Wolf, a senior federal judge first appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, resigned this weekend in order to freely speak out against what he called the Trump administration’s “assault on the rule of law.”
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The Trump administration is directing states to “immediately undo” any efforts taken to offer full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for this month.
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Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Their Efforts to Pay Full SNAP Benefits
Nearly 42 million Americans rely on the federally funded food assistance program.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Trump administration is directing states to “immediately undo” any efforts taken to offer full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for this month.
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President Donald Trump is reportedly vying for the Washington Commanders’ new D.C. stadium to be named in his honor.
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Trump Reportedly Vying for Commanders’ New D.C. Stadium to be Named After Him
“That would be a beautiful name, as it was President Trump who made the rebuilding of the new stadium possible,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
President Donald Trump is reportedly vying for the Washington Commanders’ new D.C. stadium to be named in his honor.
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Trump is again proposing $2,000 stimulus checks using tariff revenue as the Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling on his authority to enact tariffs.
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Trump Promises $2K Tariff Stimulus Checks as SCOTUS Weighs a Check on His Power
An appeals court ruled in September the president’s power to regulate imports does not extend to unlimited tariffs — a power reserved only for Congress.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Trump is again proposing $2,000 stimulus checks using tariff revenue as the Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling on his authority to enact tariffs.
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House Oversight Dems want to speak with the former Prince Andrew about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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Oversight Democrats Move to Interview Embattled British Royal Andrew as Part of Epstein Probe
The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew had his titles stripped by his brother, King Charles III, last week.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
House Oversight Dems want to speak with the former Prince Andrew about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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“The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story," Rep. Subramanyam said.
He has until Nov. 20 to reply.
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Sandwich guy, aka Sean Dunn, has been acquitted.
After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
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After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Sandwich guy, aka Sean Dunn, has been acquitted.
After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
www.notus.org/courts/sean-...
After 7+ hours of deliberation, a trial jury rejected the government's charge of misdemeanor assault.
“In this country, the last time I checked, dissent and opposition are not crimes,” Dunn's lawyer said.
www.notus.org/courts/sean-...
President Donald Trump quickly found a culprit for a number of major Republican losses in Tuesday’s slate of elections: the ongoing government shutdown.
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Trump Blames the Shutdown for Republican Election Losses
Democrats had a big night Tuesday — and the president is not happy.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
President Donald Trump quickly found a culprit for a number of major Republican losses in Tuesday’s slate of elections: the ongoing government shutdown.
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Virginia candidate for attorney general Jay Jones is projected to become the state's next attorney general, surviving a text message scandal that roiled the end of his campaign.
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Democrat Jay Jones Wins Virginia AG Race Despite Texting Scandal
He held a 6-point polling lead last month when texts were released that showed Jones allegedly fantasizing about shooting Virginia’s then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Virginia candidate for attorney general Jay Jones is projected to become the state's next attorney general, surviving a text message scandal that roiled the end of his campaign.
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In another historic first, Virginians elect Ghalaza Hashmi to be the state’s first Indian and first Muslim statewide elected official.
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor’s Election
She defeated her opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, by what was expected to be a wide margin.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
In another historic first, Virginians elect Ghalaza Hashmi to be the state’s first Indian and first Muslim statewide elected official.
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Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is projected to become the first female governor of Virginia after posting a convincing election win on Tuesday.
The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
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The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
www.notus.org/virginia/abi...
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is projected to become the first female governor of Virginia after posting a convincing election win on Tuesday.
The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
www.notus.org/virginia/abi...
The races for Lieutenant Governor and AG are still too early to call.
My developing election night coverage:
www.notus.org/virginia/abi...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned grocery stores across the country to avoid providing discounts to SNAP recipients who will not be receiving their full benefits this month, claiming it would be a violation of the rules governing the program.
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Grocers Scrap Discounts for SNAP Recipients After Threats From Trump Administration
Democrats quickly decried the USDA’s decision, calling it a “cruel” tactic to preserve Republicans’ political leverage at the expense of those needing food assistance.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned grocery stores across the country to avoid providing discounts to SNAP recipients who will not be receiving their full benefits this month, claiming it would be a violation of the rules governing the program.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to extend their mission in Washington, D.C., through February, according to multiple reports.
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Hegseth Extends D.C. National Guard Deployment Through February
The deployment, which began in August, had already been extended once.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to extend their mission in Washington, D.C., through February, according to multiple reports.
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A three-star general serving on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff has retired from his position after sustained tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine.
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3-Star General on Pentagon’s Joint Staff Retires After Reported Clashes With Hegseth
Lt. Gen. Joseph McGee, the director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, left his position earlier this month.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A three-star general serving on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff has retired from his position after sustained tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine.
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