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Doreen McNicol
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Writer of historical fiction. My books are Rachel Wicks, Rachel Blackburn, and The Starlings of Chatham Street.
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The plan, a second reconciliation bill, is being presented as a way to "lock in President Trump's agenda for the next generation."
New ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Proposed as Deficit Soars Under Trump
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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The Michigan Ford autoworker who screamed “pedophile protector” at President Trump during his plant tour—eliciting a “Fuck you” and a middle finger from the president—has been suspended from work. trib.al/4tZpAub

He believes he was punished for “embarrassing Trump in front of his friends.”
Ford Worker Who Called Trump a “Pedo Protector” Says He Was Punished
TJ Sabula reveals why he heckled the president—and what happened to him next.
trib.al
January 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Breaking news: The Pentagon has begun withdrawing some U.S. troops and assets from a key base in Qatar as a precautionary measure while President Trump weighs whether to take military action against Iran, officials said.
U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition. n.pr/3ZaK5mn
NASA set to bring astronaut (and the rest of Crew-11) home early for medical reasons
In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition.
n.pr
January 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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The EU's executive body unveiled the breakdown of a 90 billion euros ($105 billion) financial lifeline to Ukraine, with the majority of the funds earmarked for defense as the war in Ukraine approaches its fifth year.
EU reveals details on 90 billion 'Ukraine Support Loan'
Sixty billion euros ($70 billion) will be earmarked for defense, with the remaining 30 billion euros ($35 billion) allocated to support Ukraine's budget, European Commission president Ursula von der L...
kyivindependent.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi says the search of a Washington Post reporter's home was done at the Pentagon's request as part of a leak investigation.
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe, newspaper says
The Washington Post says FBI agents have searched a reporter’s home as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of sharing government secrets.
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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The legal authority for the strike — and whether Trump consulted Congress beforehand — was not immediately clear.

The stunning, lightning-fast American military action echoed the U.S. invasion of Panama that led to the surrender and seizure of Manuel Antonio Noriega in 1990 — exactly 36 years ago.
US strikes Venezuela and says leader Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT: President Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Venezuela, saying President Maduro was 'captured.'
Live updates: Explosions reported around Venezuela's capital
Follow live updates as a series of explosions are heard around Venezuela's capital after a military buildup in the Caribbean, tanker seizures, and Trump pressing President Nicolás Maduro to step down.
nbcnews.to
January 3, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Leading Democrats are demanding Congressional intervention following Donald Trump's authorization of nighttime military strikes on Venezuela and his declaration that the nation's president had been "captured".
Trump impeachment calls after Venezuela strikes as 'declaration of war' slammed
www.irishstar.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress buff.ly/z3LTkyo
Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress
The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.
buff.ly
January 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Keir Starmer has stressed the importance of international law after US military strikes in Venezuela on Saturday morning.
Keir Starmer 'wants to speak to Trump' over Venezuela raid as PM breaks silence
www.mirror.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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OPINION: With 2026 looming, a blunt warning urges Americans to organize, resist, and act before Trump’s grip tightens even further. Read the full story at bit.ly/495OmO0

#Trump2Point0 #Democracy #Midterms2026 #ProtectRights #Opinion #OpinionNews #News #Trump
January 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Bella 1, a ship that is being tracked by the U.S, is heading northeast in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to shipping data.
Tanker Fleeing US Forces Reveals Location: Report
www.newsweek.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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President Trump says the U.S. carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela early on Saturday and "captured" the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.

More: nbcnews.app.link/r4oPSUpCCZb
January 3, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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After eight years of training, Dr. Maureen McKiernan had 90 minutes to get a beating heart inside a 6-month-old infant. It was her first heart transplant as the lead surgeon and her first ever in an infant. Here's a look at the steps in the milestone operation.
90 Minutes to Give Baby Luna a New Heart
After eight years of training, Dr. Maureen McKiernan made her debut as the lead surgeon on an infant heart transplant — an operation on the edge of what’s possible.
nyti.ms
January 1, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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The site, now underwater, was once home to Japanese Americans seeking safety during World War II.
Beneath Jordanelle Reservoir, a little-known chapter of history
The site, now underwater, was once home to Japanese Americans seeking safety during World War II.
www.sltrib.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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The president wished for "world peace" but then ignored questions about a reported CIA strike at a coastal facility in Venezuela.
Public gets glimpse of Trump's opulent Mar-a-Lago New Year's gala
The president wished for "world peace" but then ignored questions about a reported CIA strike at a coastal facility in Venezuela.
bit.ly
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent #usnews
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.
www.live5news.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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A long-read to add to your list:

Edgar Barrientos-Quintana spent 16 years behind bars wrongly convicted for a shooting featured on “The First 48.”

The Minnesota AG’s office effectively alleged that the show shaped the case instead of the case shaping the show.

(Published March 2025)
“A Wholly Inaccurate Picture”: The Popular Reality Show and the Wrongly Convicted Man
Edgar Barrientos-Quintana spent 16 years behind bars wrongly convicted for a shooting featured on “The First 48.” The Minnesota attorney general’s office effectively alleged that the show shaped the c...
www.propublica.org
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The United States has sharply lowered proposed duties on several Italian pasta makers following a reassessment of their activities, Italy’s foreign ministry said Thursday.
U.S. has sharply cut proposed pasta tariffs after a review, Italy says
In October, the United States said that 13 Italian pasta companies would face an extra 92% duty — on top of the regular 15% rate on most European Union imports.
nbcnews.to
January 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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9 days after Inauguration Day, 404 Media wrote about how this declassified World War II-era government guide to sabotaging fascism became one of the most popular open source books on the internet.

One of our top stories this year. Happie holidays <3 www.404media.co/declassified...
Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral
The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.
www.404media.co
January 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM