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Trump warned he's at risk of internal bleeding as he ignores his doctors

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Trump warned he's at risk of internal bleeding as he ignores his doctors
Reacting to Donald Trump’s admission that he consumes daily doses of aspirin well beyond what his doctors have recommended, Dr. Vin Gupta told an MS NOW host on Friday that the president’s bid to have...
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January 3, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA as Climate Crisis Accelerates truthout.org/articles/tru...
Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA as Climate Crisis Accelerates
An ex-FEMA official said the agency can’t do disaster response and recovery without the staff that are being laid off.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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As Electricity Bills Rise, Activists Are Demanding Public Control of Utilities truthout.org/articles/as-...
As Electricity Bills Rise, Activists Are Demanding Public Control of Utilities
“Public power” organizers are pushing for democratized control and truly public ownership of our energy system.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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The First Year of Trump's Second Term Was Terrific—for US Billionaires www.commondreams.org/opinion/2025...
The First Year of Trump's Second Term Was Terrific—for US Billionaires | Common Dreams
​Over 2025, the combined wealth of all US billionaires climbed to $8.1 trillion, a 21% increase over 2025, up from $6.7 trillion exactly a year ago.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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'New Year's Eve Massacre': Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA as Climate Crisis Accelerates www.commondreams.org/news/trump-a...
'New Year's Eve Massacre': Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA as Climate Crisis Accelerates | Common Dreams
The Trump administration's abrupt cuts to FEMA jeopardize disaster response as climate crisis worsens. Experts warn of dire consequences.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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US Billionaire Wealth Surges to $8.1 Trillion as Affordability Crisis Hammers Working Class www.commondreams.org/news/us-bill...
US Billionaire Wealth Surges to $8.1 Trillion as Affordability Crisis Hammers Working Class | Common Dreams
"Billionaires are raking in staggering profits off the backs of ordinary workers," said Chuck Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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US Electric Grid Heading Toward 'Crisis' Thanks to AI Data Centers www.commondreams.org/news/data-ce...
US Electric Grid Heading Toward 'Crisis' Thanks to AI Data Centers | Common Dreams
The massive energy needs of AI data centers spark political controversy in 2026. Concerns rise over impact on grids, environment, and utility bills.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Trump DHS Post Calling for ‘100 Million Deportations’ Suggests Intent to Kick Out Nonwhite Citizens www.commondreams.org/news/dhs-100...
Trump DHS Post Calling for ‘100 Million Deportations’ Suggests Intent to Kick Out Nonwhite Citizens | Common Dreams
A recent post by Trump's Department of Homeland Security called for "100 million deportations." There are only about 47 million foreign-born people in America, meaning the admin suggested kicking out ...
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January 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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Trump is clearly in the pocket of this fellow fascist thug — so why do we still look away?

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Trump is clearly in the pocket of this fellow fascist thug — so why do we still look away?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a mass-murderer and an enemy of the United States of America.United States President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly appeased Putin, and is an enemy of the United St...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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They created this violent world. We're just forced to live in it.
Right-wing organizer Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold blood Wednesday. The weapon wasn’t a handgun or hunting rifle. The�single, long-distance shot�appears to have come from�a military-grade ...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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The Feds Keep Prosecuting Protesters Against ICE — and Losing by @noahhurowitz.bsky.social
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The Feds Keep Prosecuting Protesters Against ICE — and Losing
Prosecutors for the Trump administration have been quick to bring charges against ICE protesters. They’ve also been quick to lose the cases.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Office Hours: What’s your biggest wish for America in 2026? (Be careful what you wish for.)
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Office Hours: What’s your biggest wish for America in 2026? (Be careful what you wish for.)
Friends,
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January 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Ivana Trump: The First Wife, The First Warning
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Ivana Trump: The First Wife, The First Warning
What her marriage reveals about Donald Trump, power, and control
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January 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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500 Richest People Gained Record $2.2 Trillion in 2025, Fueling Calls for Wealth Tax www.commondreams.org/news/billion...
500 Richest People Gained Record $2.2 Trillion in 2025, Fueling Calls for Wealth Tax | Common Dreams
The top 500 billionaires—led by Big Tech's Bezos, Musk, and Ellison—added a record $2.2 trillion to their wealth in 2025, sparking new calls for a wealth tax.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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Tax the Rich, Say Mamdani, Sanders, and NYC Inauguration Crowd www.commondreams.org/news/zohran-...
Tax the Rich, Say Mamdani, Sanders, and NYC Inauguration Crowd | Common Dreams
Sen. Bernie Sanders swore in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and they both delivered remarks that matched chants from the crowd: Tax the rich.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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Trump Ends 2025 by Bombing More Boats, Bringing Death Toll to at Least 115 www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
Trump Ends 2025 by Bombing More Boats, Bringing Death Toll to at Least 115 | Common Dreams
The Trump administration ended 2025 by driving up the death toll from its boat-bombing spree to at least 115.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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UN Security Council Abandoned Palestinians. Humanity Must Refuse to Follow Suit. truthout.org/articles/un-...
UN Security Council Abandoned Palestinians. Humanity Must Refuse to Follow Suit.
As the new year approaches, Palestinians face new forms of colonization and new challenges to our rights and survival.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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📢 Protect Our Planet News — January 1, 2026
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📢 Protect Our Planet News — January 1, 2026
🌎 News & Actions — January 1, 2026. Climate change is an urgent threat. Get informed and take action to protect our planet.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
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Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
Kat Abughazaleh, an activist running for Congress in Illinois, turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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War on Christmas: Trump Announces Wave of Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Militants in Nigeria
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War on Christmas: Trump Announces Wave of Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Militants in Nigeria
Trump cast the Nigeria airstrikes as an assault on those “who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”
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January 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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The Feds Keep Prosecuting Protesters Against ICE — and Losing by @noahhurowitz.bsky.social
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The Feds Keep Prosecuting Protesters Against ICE — and Losing
Prosecutors for the Trump administration have been quick to bring charges against ICE protesters. They’ve also been quick to lose the cases.
theintercept.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened?
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International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened?
After Trump’s plan for Gaza went into effect, governments seemed eager to return to the status quo.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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CIA Was Behind Venezuela Drone Strike, Source Says
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CIA Was Behind Venezuela Drone Strike, Source Says
The December 24 drone strike in Venezuela is the latest in a long tradition of CIA interventions in Latin America.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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My Quest to Make the Pentagon Care About the Crimes It Covered Up
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My Quest to Make the Pentagon Care About the Crimes It Covered Up
I’ve turned the names of former soldiers implicated in atrocities over to the Pentagon. It’s shown no interest in punishment until Mark Kelly dissed Trump.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It.
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Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It.
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman and others helped hand Trump warrantless spying powers. Now, that vote is an issue in their upcoming primaries.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM