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Retired state employee, wife, mother, dog lover, blue dem all the way, and no fan of the “Orange Conman Shitler” and his wannabe clown cabinet!
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The ICE agent who killed Renee Good disregarded traffic stop guidelines by placing himself in front of her car and continuing to fire even after he was out of its path.
The ICE agent who killed Renee Good disregarded traffic stop guidelines
Jonathan Ross positioned himself in front of Good's car and continued firing even after he was no longer in its path.
reason.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Judge blocks Trump’s $10B welfare fund freeze
Judge blocks Trump’s $10B welfare fund freeze
The emergency order temporarily keeps funding flowing to five blue states.
dlvr.it
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Democrats can win back the White House in 2028. Here’s how | Colin Seeberger
Democrats can win back the White House in 2028. Here’s how | Colin Seeberger
Democrats should go on the offense against Republicans, but they should also lay out a vision for renewing the promise of a middle-class life
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Donald Trump annexing Greenland would not only cause geopolitical chaos but also a major headache for the monarchy.
Donald Trump’s Interventionism Could Wreck King Charles’ Year
www.newsweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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🔺LIVE: US ‘attempting to seize’ Russian tanker

The Marinera, one of a ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers operating around Venezuela that have been placed under US sanctions, was due to sail north of Scotland
Venezuela live: US ‘attempting to seize’ Russian tanker
Venezuela live: US ‘attempting to seize’ Russian tanker
www.thetimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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In yet another sign of exploding inequality, a new data analysis finds that while affordability is an urgent issue for average Ohioans, the richest Americans keep getting richer.

A lot richer.

via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
The 15 richest Americans got 33% richer in 2025 — far outpacing average Ohioans
In yet another sign of exploding inequality, a new data analysis finds that while affordability is an urgent issue for average Ohioans, the richest Americans keep getting richer. A lot richer.
www.newsfromthestates.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Pope Leo XIV has captivated the public with his Midwestern matter-of-factness: he plays Wordle, loves thin-crust pizza, and is a White Sox fan. But will the Pope’s American identity oblige him to address his country’s circumstances? newyorkermag.visitlink.me/wTxAku
The Making of the First American Pope
Will Pope Leo XIV follow the progressive example of his predecessor or chart a more moderate course? His work in Chicago and Peru may shed light on his approach.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The Trump administration is freezing billions of dollars in child care grants and family assistance in five Democratic-led states, in a move expected to affect thousands of low-income households, citing what it says are concerns around potential fraud.
Trump administration freezes child care funds for 5 Democratic-led states
The administration is freezing over $10 billion in grants to California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York. Some Democrats called it political retribution.
wapo.st
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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How Delcy Rodríguez rose from sidelined aide to Venezuela’s interim president – and why President Trump sees her as an American partner.
How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim president, has risen to prominence through strategic moves and political savvy.
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The Black men who helped shape fine dining in N.O.

In the early 1900s, George Curry and George Goode worked as head waiters at the St. Charles Hotel. With roles similar to today’s maitre d’s, they managed dining room staffs and front-of-house operations. 
The Black men who helped shape fine dining in N.O.
In the early 1900s, George Curry and George Goode worked as head waiters at the St. Charles Hotel. With roles similar to today’s maitre d’s, they managed dining room staffs and front-of-house operations. 
veritenews.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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♦️ Donald Trump tells Republicans they must win the midterms.

♦️ The White House says military action is “always an option” for Greenland.

♦️ The Pentagon begins a six-month review of women in ground-combat roles.

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The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
econ.st
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Deal would give US president power to sell up to $3bn-worth of crude stranded in tankers and storage facilities
Oil prices fall after Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50m barrels to US
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Via Andrea Tinker: Alabama’s tax collections remain among the lowest in the nation, making it harder for local governments to fund education and other services, according to a recent report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA). https://ow.ly/fmlT50XSJCn
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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January 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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In one of the most gruesome deaths of all time, five men boiled alive from the inside out after a split-second miscalculation 1,000 feet underwater.
'Most gruesome death of all time' as divers were 'boiled from inside out'
www.mirror.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Elon Musk's chatbot Grok deleted President Donald Trump from a photo of him and former President Joe Biden when publicly asked to remove the man "regarded as one of the worst presidents of all time.
'Well played': Musk's Grok helps Dem troll Trump with 'worst president of all time' prompt
Elon Musk's chatbot Grok deleted President Donald Trump from a photo of him and former President Joe Biden when publicly asked to remove the man "regarded as one of the worst presidents of all time."Chris D. Jackson, a political strategist, former elected official, and Democratic Party leader known ...
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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A "Wall Street Journal" report makes clear that Mar-a-Lago was crucial to Epstein’s sexual predation, @jeetheer.bsky.social.
https://bit.ly/4pEyfMt
Mar-a-Lago Was Key to Jeffrey Epstein’s Criminal Enterprise
New reporting shows that Trump’s split with his pedophile friend was opportunistic.
bit.ly
January 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Five years ago, they risked their lives to support American troops in Afghanistan. Now, refugees across the U.S. are facing the threat of certain death thanks to ICE.

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Trump Is Ready to Send Afghan Refugees to Their Death
ICE is detaining Afghan refugees in the wake of the National Guard shooting. Those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area fear for their lives, in both their new home and their old one.
trib.al
January 2, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Shirley has made a habit of visiting cities and countries that are settings for right-wing, anti-immigrant conspiracies, such as Aurora, Colorado, amid the manufactured crisis around the Tren de Aragua gang.
Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History
Before alleging fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community, right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley built a following with anti-immigrant clips.
interc.pt
January 2, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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Republicans got another flashing warning sign on Tuesday night as Democrats notched another stunning electoral upset in a red state amid plummeting approval ratings for President Donald Trump.
Dem's stunning upset in red state should have Trump 'very worried': analyst
Republicans got another flashing warning sign on Tuesday night as Democrats notched another stunning electoral upset in a red state amid plummeting approval ratings for President Donald Trump.Renee Hardman scored a massive 71.5 percent of the vote in the race for Iowa state Senate — a jaw-dropping 2...
bit.ly
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Judge slams Noem over termination of temporary legal status for 60,000 immigrantsby Ariana Figueroa, Michigan Advance December 31, 2025WASHINGTON —
Trump admin rebuked in blistering court smack down: 'Laws should not favor the loud'
Judge slams Noem over termination of temporary legal status for 60,000 immigrantsby Ariana Figueroa, Michigan Advance December 31, 2025WASHINGTON — A federal judge in California Wednesday found the Trump administration unlawfully terminated temporary protections for more than 60,000 nationals from H...
bit.ly
January 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Bondi could face same fate as Giuliani if she drags her feet on Epstein: legal expert
Bondi could face same fate as Giuliani if she drags her feet on Epstein: legal expert
Taking up the prospect that the members of Congress could file charges of inherent contempt against Attorney General Pam Bondi over her slow-walking the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance warned she is putting her legal career at serious risk.On her Substack platf...
bit.ly
December 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Zelensky pushed back on Trump’s claim that Putin wants Ukraine to succeed, saying he does not trust the Russian leader.
Zelensky Reacts After Trump Says Putin Wants Ukraine to ‘Succeed’
www.newsweek.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Federal Homeland Security officials were conducting a fraud investigation on Monday in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
https://to.pbs.org/4joyxpe
Noem says Homeland Security is investigating fraud in Minneapolis
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday posted a video on the social platform X showing DHS officers going into an unidentified business and questioning the person working behind the counter...
www.pbs.org
December 30, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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December 28, 2025 at 1:58 AM