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The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters, for whom he suggests it signals "a more simple past."
Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal
The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters, for whom he suggests it signals "a more simple past."
n.pr
October 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Say hello to EFF's new site, Take Back CTRL! We're giving you insight into the way that technology has become the veins and arteries of rising global authoritarianism. Check it out to learn more about our fight against authoritarian abuse: takebackctrl.org
Take Back CTRL
Dont let tyrants co-opt tech. Join EFF and help fight back
www.eff.org
October 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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The tribunal's message came as it released its genocide verdict following four days of public hearings in Istanbul.
Gaza Tribunal calls for ‘Israeli perpetrators and enablers’ to face justice
The tribunal's message came as it released its genocide verdict following four days of public hearings in Istanbul.
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Anti-abortion advocates haven’t just played key roles in rolling back abortion rights in recent years.

They also helped tank President Donald Trump’s campaign-trail promise to make in vitro fertilization free.
Report: Anti-abortion leaders helped tank Trump’s promise of free IVF
"There were letters and meetings and calls—a lot of activity."
www.motherjones.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The call for an ethics probe follows reporting from ProPublica that revealed a web of past business relationships involving border czar Tom Homan, his senior adviser Mark Hall, and consultants and firms seeking DHS contracts.
Ethics Watchdog Group Seeks Investigation Into Border Czar and Contracts Following ProPublica Report
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center has called on the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations by border czar Tom Homan and his…
www.propublica.org
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Lawfare is hiring paid interns for Spring 2026! Find more information and apply here: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/inte...
Intern with Lawfare!
Lawfare is now accepting Spring 2026 internship applications.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The DOJ, led by inexperienced Trump-appointed interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, accused James of committing mortgage fraud and lying about a second home being rented out as an “investment property."

But their investigation has turned up information to the contrary. trib.al/Aahbbzm
Prosecutors Find Evidence Ruining Their Own Case Against Letitia James
Prosecutors who investigated the New York attorney general for months warned that the actual evidence undermined the allegations in the indictment.
trib.al
October 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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The latest health tech trend: Smart toilet tech that can analyze the valuable data we flush down the drain. Columnist Nicole Nguyen tried Kohler Health’s Dekoda.
What Can Your Toilet Tell About You?
I allowed a $599 smart camera to help unlock the mysteries that land in my toilet bowl.
on.wsj.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Law firms have an established duty to uphold the integrity of the system they work in, not only for their own benefit but for the benefit of society. If more of them had stood up to Trump, they might have curbed his lawlessness.
What if the Big Law Firms Hadn’t Caved to Trump?
It’s not inconceivable that, had the firms resisted the President’s executive orders, his momentum for lawlessness might have been curbed.
www.newyorker.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Congress has the power of the purse, not the president. But Trump has ignored this constitutional framework. Join us on Tues., Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. ET for a live virtual event with former Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda Young. RSVP:
bit.ly/3IRO9Uo
The Power of the Purse
Experts discuss the impact of attacks on federal funding.
www.brennancenter.org
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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If George Washington heard Pete Hegseth’s concept of a warrior, he’d probably raise an eyebrow, according to an American history professor.

For Washington, real strength came from self-control and being morally grounded.
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Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior
Washington’s ‘warrior ethos’ was grounded in decency, temperance and the capacity to act with courage without surrendering to rage. That ideal built an army – and in time, a republic.
buff.ly
October 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Sean Duffy responded to a “yes” or “no” question with a riddle when asked about the safety of flying amid the government shutdown.
Trump's Transportation Secretary Confronted Over Whether It's Safe to Fly
Secretary Duffy admitted he is short thousands air controllers—who are now unpaid—but wouldn’t confirm whether or not it was safe to take to the skies.
trib.al
October 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Zohran Mamdani has been working to build a governing coalition by meeting with all comers, including some very skeptical business leaders.
Allow Zohran Mamdani to Reintroduce Himself
New York City’s mayoral frontrunner has been working to build a governing coalition by meeting with all comers, including the business community that’s been bashing his plans.
bloom.bg
October 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Fresh Off His Trump Pardon, Changpeng Zhao Helps Launch Stablecoin in Kyrgyzstan https://gizmodo.com/fresh-off-his-trump-pardon-changpeng-zhaos-binance-launches-stablecoin-in-kyrgyzstan-2000677125
Fresh Off His Trump Pardon, Changpeng Zhao Helps Launch Stablecoin in Kyrgyzstan
Oh, like you wouldn't launch a stablecoin in Kyrgyzstan?
gizmodo.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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AI is reshaping the workplace, but at what cost? Journalist Hilke Schellmann reveals the flaws of algorithmic hiring and how workers can adapt to a world where machines decide who gets in the door.
AI is screening your resume. Here's how to make it past the bots
Applying for a job? You might be interviewing with an algorithm before a person. Journalist Hilke Schellmann shares how AI is reshaping hiring—and what job seekers can do to make it past the bots.
n.pr
October 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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The story of the Louvre heist last weekend could have been ripped from a movie—so The Atlantic’s writers and editors have recommended seven heist films that won’t swindle you out of a good time.
Seven Heist Movies for Your Weekend
These films won’t swindle you out of a good time.
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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The shutdown is halting the collection and release of numbers that are critical for understanding what's happening in the U.S., particularly at a moment of rapid change in both government policies and in the job market.
Government shutdown leaves the economy in uncharted territory
The shutdown is halting the collection and release of statistics tracking the job market, public health and crop production.
www.axios.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Country awaits final presidential election result that could see 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara sworn in for fourth term.
Ivory Coast candidate Billon concedes as partial results favour Ouattara
Country awaits final presidential election result that could see 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara sworn in for fourth term.
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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What started as a McDonald's Happy Meal promotion in Japan ended in chaos and xenophobic outrage, revealing growing tensions over immigration and overtourism
China’s Pokémon Craze Is Stirring an Anti-Foreigner Backlash in Japan
What began as a Happy Meal promotion ended in chaos and xenophobic outrage, revealing Japan’s growing tensions over immigration and tourism.
bloom.bg
October 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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“If you consider how seriously the establishment of both political parties takes issues like terrorism, I think a four-month prison sentence is comically inadequate.”
Trump Is Rewriting History to Justify His Sketchy Pardon of a Crypto King
Trump claimed that the Binance founder was “persecuted” by Biden’s Justice Department as part of what the White House called a “war on cryptocurrency.”
interc.pt
October 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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A good siesta can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to take a nap that won't affect your nighttime sleep — and will leave you feeling energized.
The secret to waking up from a nap feeling refreshed (and not groggy) : Life Kit
A good siesta can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to take a nap that won't affect your nighttime sleep — and will leave you feeling energized.
n.pr
October 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Hurricane Melissa intensified in the Caribbean on Sunday, and an official with the U.S. National Hurricane Center warned that the forecast for places along its projected path was becoming “increasingly dire.” Follow updates here.
Hurricane Melissa Updates: Storm Prompts Warnings for Jamaica and Haiti
Authorities across the Caribbean opened shelters and evacuated residents from low-lying areas. An ‘unprecedented’ amount of rain was expected through the start of the week.
nyti.ms
October 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM