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"A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirms what economists have long warned about: The burden of tariffs is borne almost entirely by the people living in the country that imposes them," writes Allison Morrow. | Analysis
A year in, it’s official: Americans, not foreigners, are paying for Trump’s tariffs | CNN Business
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirms what economists have long warned about: The burden of tariffs is borne almost entirely by the people living in the country that imposes ...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:01 AM
"A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirms what economists have long warned about: The burden of tariffs is borne almost entirely by the people living in the country that imposes them," writes Allison Morrow. | Analysis
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After decades of serving as a reliable, authoritative public repository of basic information about countries, their economies, and their people, The World Factbook disappeared from the internet on February 4 with no advance notice. https://cnn.it/4kqanLy
February 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
After decades of serving as a reliable, authoritative public repository of basic information about countries, their economies, and their people, The World Factbook disappeared from the internet on February 4 with no advance notice. https://cnn.it/4kqanLy
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“We urge the Department of Homeland Security to adhere to the Constitution and end the practice of conducting forcible entry into homes without judicial warrants,” six former Department of Homeland Security general counsels write.
“We urge the Department of Homeland Security to adhere to the Constitution and end the practice of conducting forcible entry into homes without judicial warrants,” six former Department of Homeland Security general counsels write.
Opinion | We Were Top Homeland Security Lawyers. You Can’t Wish Away the Fourth Amendment.
Forcibly entering homes with only administrative warrants is unconstitutional.
nyti.ms
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“We urge the Department of Homeland Security to adhere to the Constitution and end the practice of conducting forcible entry into homes without judicial warrants,” six former Department of Homeland Security general counsels write.
“We urge the Department of Homeland Security to adhere to the Constitution and end the practice of conducting forcible entry into homes without judicial warrants,” six former Department of Homeland Security general counsels write.
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Homeland Security officers have fired shots during enforcement arrests or at people protesting their operations 16 times since July.
In each case, the Trump administration has declared their actions justified before investigations are completed.
In each case, the Trump administration has declared their actions justified before investigations are completed.
In 16 shooting incidents since July, no DHS officers have faced charges
The Trump administration’s rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Homeland Security officers have fired shots during enforcement arrests or at people protesting their operations 16 times since July.
In each case, the Trump administration has declared their actions justified before investigations are completed.
In each case, the Trump administration has declared their actions justified before investigations are completed.
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One year into President Trump’s second term, “America risks losing a central feature of our democracy: that we are a country ruled by laws, not by one man,” the New York Times editorial board writes.
One year into President Trump’s second term, “America risks losing a central feature of our democracy: that we are a country ruled by laws, not by one man,” the New York Times editorial board writes.
Opinion | One Year In, Trump’s Attack on American Justice is Accelerating
One year into the president’s second term, America risks losing a central feature of our democracy: that we are a country ruled by laws, not by the whims of one man.
nyti.ms
January 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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One year into President Trump’s second term, “America risks losing a central feature of our democracy: that we are a country ruled by laws, not by one man,” the New York Times editorial board writes.
One year into President Trump’s second term, “America risks losing a central feature of our democracy: that we are a country ruled by laws, not by one man,” the New York Times editorial board writes.
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Breaking News: A judge ruled that construction could resume on a large wind farm off Rhode Island, after the Trump administration halted the project.
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Stop Rhode Island’s Revolution Wind Project
The ruling means that construction can continue on Revolution Wind, a $6.2 billion project off the coast of Rhode Island, at least for now.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Breaking News: A judge ruled that construction could resume on a large wind farm off Rhode Island, after the Trump administration halted the project.
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“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
Opinion | By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All
Not even citizens are safe in Trump’s America.
nyti.ms
January 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
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“Laws and norms don’t matter unless there’s someone willing to enforce them,” writes our columnist Michelle Goldberg. “America once acted like the world’s policeman. Now it’s a mafia.”
“Laws and norms don’t matter unless there’s someone willing to enforce them,” writes our columnist Michelle Goldberg. “America once acted like the world’s policeman. Now it’s a mafia.”
Opinion | Don’t Call It Regime Change. This Is Something Else Entirely.
To understand what’s unfolding in Venezuela, you have to look to the mob, not traditional foreign policy doctrines.
nyti.ms
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Laws and norms don’t matter unless there’s someone willing to enforce them,” writes our columnist Michelle Goldberg. “America once acted like the world’s policeman. Now it’s a mafia.”
“Laws and norms don’t matter unless there’s someone willing to enforce them,” writes our columnist Michelle Goldberg. “America once acted like the world’s policeman. Now it’s a mafia.”
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen today urged President Trump to stop talking about the U.S. taking over Greenland, and the autonomous territory's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen accused the U.S. leader of being "disrespectful."
Prime ministers of Greenland, Denmark tell Trump to stop U.S. takeover threats
Denmark's PM said the U.S. has "no right to annex" Greenland and the territory's leader called Trump's comments today "disrespectful."
www.axios.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen today urged President Trump to stop talking about the U.S. taking over Greenland, and the autonomous territory's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen accused the U.S. leader of being "disrespectful."
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President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
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EXCLUSIVE: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social & I have spent the last year collecting school+county-level vaccination data from across the US and found that only about 28% of counties now have herd immunity for kindergartners from measles—that leaves about 5.2mn kids unprotected.
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U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Take a look to see what the kindergarten measles vaccination rates are in your area.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
EXCLUSIVE: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social & I have spent the last year collecting school+county-level vaccination data from across the US and found that only about 28% of counties now have herd immunity for kindergartners from measles—that leaves about 5.2mn kids unprotected.
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Covid vaccines released last fall sharply decreased the risk of ER and urgent care visits in children, according to new data released by the CDC — providing a striking counterpoint to Trump administration rhetoric about the shots
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Covid Vaccines Reduced Children’s Likelihood of E.R. and Urgent Care Visits, the C.D.C. Reported
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December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Covid vaccines released last fall sharply decreased the risk of ER and urgent care visits in children, according to new data released by the CDC — providing a striking counterpoint to Trump administration rhetoric about the shots
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La revista Time sacó su ranking de las diez mejores películas del 2025 y hay una argentina www.lanacion.com.ar/espectaculos...
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
La revista Time sacó su ranking de las diez mejores películas del 2025 y hay una argentina www.lanacion.com.ar/espectaculos...
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“Given the largely supine nature of Congress under Republican control, the stability of American democracy depends more than it should on the Supreme Court,” the editorial board writes. “So far, it is failing to live up to its constitutional role.”
“Given the largely supine nature of Congress under Republican control, the stability of American democracy depends more than it should on the Supreme Court,” the editorial board writes. “So far, it is failing to live up to its constitutional role.”
Opinion | The Supreme Court Is Failing at Its Most Important Job
Until the court imposes limits, the administration will keep acting as if there are none.
nyti.ms
December 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Given the largely supine nature of Congress under Republican control, the stability of American democracy depends more than it should on the Supreme Court,” the editorial board writes. “So far, it is failing to live up to its constitutional role.”
“Given the largely supine nature of Congress under Republican control, the stability of American democracy depends more than it should on the Supreme Court,” the editorial board writes. “So far, it is failing to live up to its constitutional role.”
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The Constitution protects the right to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/o...
‘The use of force shocks the conscience’: Judge issues sweeping injunction on Chicago tactics of immigration agents
A federal judge in Chicago issued a sweeping injunction that puts more permanent restrictions on the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz.”
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November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Constitution protects the right to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/o...
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Breaking News: A jury found a man not guilty of assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington.
Jurors Find Sandwich Hurler Not Guilty of Assault
The verdict on a misdemeanor charge came after seven hours of deliberation, and after prosecutors had previously failed to secure a felony indictment.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Breaking News: A jury found a man not guilty of assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington.
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‘Complete cowardice’: Why Big Business sat out the tariff legal fight
‘Complete cowardice’: Why Big Business sat out the tariff legal fight
American industry has taken a less antagonistic approach to the president’s signature trade policy, opting for lobbying over lawsuits.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
‘Complete cowardice’: Why Big Business sat out the tariff legal fight
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President Trump's tariffs will cost businesses more than $1.2 trillion this year, with most of that cost being passed on to customers, according to a new study from S&P Global.
Trump tariffs to cost companies $1.2 trillion this year, mostly hitting consumers, study finds
S&P Global said its estimate of additional expenses for companies is likely conservative.
www.axios.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM
President Trump's tariffs will cost businesses more than $1.2 trillion this year, with most of that cost being passed on to customers, according to a new study from S&P Global.
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¡GANÓ LA SCALONETA!
El marcador final fue 6 a 0 con 2 goles de Mac Allister, 2 de Lautaro Martínez, uno de Montiel y un remate Nicolás González que terminó en un gol en contra por parte de Steven Echevarría.
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El marcador final fue 6 a 0 con 2 goles de Mac Allister, 2 de Lautaro Martínez, uno de Montiel y un remate Nicolás González que terminó en un gol en contra por parte de Steven Echevarría.
www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/fut...
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
¡GANÓ LA SCALONETA!
El marcador final fue 6 a 0 con 2 goles de Mac Allister, 2 de Lautaro Martínez, uno de Montiel y un remate Nicolás González que terminó en un gol en contra por parte de Steven Echevarría.
www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/fut...
El marcador final fue 6 a 0 con 2 goles de Mac Allister, 2 de Lautaro Martínez, uno de Montiel y un remate Nicolás González que terminó en un gol en contra por parte de Steven Echevarría.
www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/fut...
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Vance struggled to defend the Trump administration’s decisions when journalists asked him basic questions during a round of TV appearances, with one host getting so frustrated with Vance’s word salad, he cut the interview short in the middle of one of the vice president’s sentences.
Vance could not give a straight answer to questions about:
➡️ Tom Homan's alleged acceptance of a bribe
➡️ Trump's accusations that J.B. Pritzker is a criminal
➡️ Layoffs at the CDC
Read/Watch: bit.ly/4nMSVl9
➡️ Tom Homan's alleged acceptance of a bribe
➡️ Trump's accusations that J.B. Pritzker is a criminal
➡️ Layoffs at the CDC
Read/Watch: bit.ly/4nMSVl9
October 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Vance struggled to defend the Trump administration’s decisions when journalists asked him basic questions during a round of TV appearances, with one host getting so frustrated with Vance’s word salad, he cut the interview short in the middle of one of the vice president’s sentences.
People on juries, you have the power to reject unlawful indictments! #jurypower
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
People on juries, you have the power to reject unlawful indictments! #jurypower
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Axios Vibes survey: Americans say it's harder to afford their groceries now than it was a year ago, a warning sign for President Trump and Republicans
Axios Vibes: Grocery price pain rises, in warning sign for Trump and GOP
Almost half of Americans say it's harder to afford their groceries now than it was a year ago.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Axios Vibes survey: Americans say it's harder to afford their groceries now than it was a year ago, a warning sign for President Trump and Republicans
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Elon Musk’s X is the “go-to platform for antisemitic posters,” according to a new year-long study shared exclusively with CNN: https://cnn.it/3Wbsj0W
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Elon Musk’s X is the “go-to platform for antisemitic posters,” according to a new year-long study shared exclusively with CNN: https://cnn.it/3Wbsj0W
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California now has one of the strongest sets of rules about A.I. in the U.S. Read more about the measure Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday.
California’s Gavin Newsom Signs Major AI Safety Law
Gavin Newsom signed a major safety law on artificial intelligence, creating one of the strongest sets of rules about the technology in the nation.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
California now has one of the strongest sets of rules about A.I. in the U.S. Read more about the measure Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday.