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Mark Bray was teaching courses on antifascism. Turning Point USA accused of him belonging to antifa, which he denies. His flight to Spain was canceled abruptly on Wednesday night
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...
Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats
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“The 2025 MacArthur Fellows expand the boundaries of knowledge, artistry and human understanding,” Kristen Mack, a foundation vice president, said in a statement.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/a...
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2025 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners
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The statement, given exclusively to Axios, was signed by nearly 40 people who have had prominent roles in the fields of law, government and national security.
www.axios.com/2025/10/09/t...
Exclusive: Prominent Republicans slam Trump for "abuses of power"
Trump's actions "threaten the safety and rights of every American, as well as the stability of our economy," statement says.
www.axios.com
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www.axios.com/2025/10/08/z...
DHS escalates fight over Zach Bryan's controversial ICE lyric
DHS and the White House have criticized and mocked Bryan over the song.
www.axios.com
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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 2h
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Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown
Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown.
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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 2h
(Good. Elected leaders should be heldaccountable)
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Katie Porter’s viral videos plunge campaign into ‘disaster’
“Is this a disaster? Yes,” a veteran Sacramento strategist concluded.
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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 2h
Sharpiegate’ figure confirmed to lead NOAA

The Senate has voted to confirm President Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of a group of nominees confirmed en masse.
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Bodycam footage conflicts with DHS account of Chicago woman's shooting by Border Patrol

-Lawyer says footage from Border Patrol agent's bodycam shows their vehicle struck woman's car
-DHS said agents fired defensive shots and woman was armed

www.reuters.com/world/us/bod...
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"Overall, we will have to repatriate... around 25% of our total peacekeeping troops and police, as well as their equipment, and a large number of civilian staff in missions will also be affected," said a senior U.N. official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
www.reuters.com/world/un-sla...
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Survival of snow leopard populations 'precarious,' researchers say. Here's why
Survival of snow leopard populations could be "precarious" in the future due to the way the elusive mountain cats have evolved, scientists recently discovered.
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According to an annual list from U.S. News and World Report, Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are home to top hospitals that specialize in pediatric care. Leading the pack is Children’s National Hospital in D.C.
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DC region shines in US News children’s hospital rankings - WTOP News
According to an annual list from U.S. News and World Report, Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are home to top hospitals that specialize in pediatric care.
wtop.com
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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 3h
"I do feel vindicated. It's been a rough road, but I will never regret standing up for the First Amendment," Lesley said
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Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute reaches $700,000 settlement
"It's been a rough road, but I will never regret standing up for the First Amendment," Terri Lesley said.
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Investors have long turned to gold during periods of economic turmoil and high inflation, viewing it as both a safe haven when markets turn volatile and a hedge against rising prices
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Here's what gold crossing $4,000 is telling us about the U.S. economy
A range of factors has driven gold prices to record highs this year — a surge some Wall Street analysts think is likely to continue.
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State Fair of Texas announces an end to Midway's beloved Log Ride
Since it opened in 1986, the ride has given countless fairgoers a thrill, and a welcome splash of water on a hot day.
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The ruling, which stems from a consent decree struck by the Biden administration in 2022, is unrelated to the pending legal challenges to President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard troops in Chicago and Portland, Ore.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
Federal Judge Imposes New Limits on ICE Operations in Chicago
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www.axios.com/2025/10/08/d...
Dems open to income cap on ACA subsidies
An income cap is almost essential to a potential deal.
www.axios.com
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www.axios.com/2025/10/08/g...
These crucial deadlines could pressure the government to reopen
Trump is closing in on an all-time record for most days presiding over a shutdown.
www.axios.com
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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 3h
It's not just Republicans and Democrats fighting each other — the tensions are starting to spill over into clashes between lawmakers of the same party
www.axios.com/2025/10/08/s...
Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment"
"The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
www.axios.com
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Controller and TSA "sick-outs" played an under-appreciated role in ending the 2018-19 shutdown, as lawmakers faced the prospect of a snarled air traffic network, furious airline executives and an irate flying public.
www.axios.com/2025/10/08/s...
How air traffic controllers could help end the shutdown
Controller and TSA "sick-outs" played an under-appreciated role in ending the last major shutdown.
www.axios.com
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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 3h
Democrats are demanding that any bill to fund the government be paired with healthcare provisions, including an extension of premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act that expire at the end of the year, and costs will rise for the plans’ 20 million enrollees
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills
Proposals from both sides fail to receive enough support as no senators change their votes from recent days
www.theguardian.com
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What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports.
apnews.com
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Corbett said the pope urged Catholic bishops in the U.S. to be “more united and more forceful” on the issue of protecting migrants’ rights in the U.S.
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Pope Leo will ‘stand with’ Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants’ rights, advocates say
The comments from the pope mark the most recent push from the Vatican against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
www.politico.com
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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 3h
"This does not help," Schroeder said. "It does not help at all. We don't need this. And certainly to spend our money on troops to come here for this... This is what our government is spending money on? It's a shame, a crying shame. And I'm crying."
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Anxiety grows in Portland, Oregon, amid Trump's effort to send in National Guard
Portland, Oregon, has been a focal point in President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to quell opposition to ICE activity in blue cities.
www.cbsnews.com
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About 34,000 IRS workers are being furloughed, according to the agency. Another 39,870 employees, representing 53.6% of the workforce, will remain on the job.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/08/i...
IRS furloughs nearly half of its workforce due to government shutdown
The IRS furloughs came on the same day that the Senate again fell short of passing a funding resolution that would end the federal government shutdown.
www.cnbc.com
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And GOP sources have pointed out that it's easier to maintain a unified message when chatty lawmakers aren't around to say something off-script.
www.axios.com/2025/10/08/m...
Mike Johnson faces growing internal revolt over shutdown
GOP lawmakers are beginning to get antsy.
www.axios.com