Justin Klawans
@jklawanswrites.bsky.social
Staff Writer at The Week covering general assignment. U.S. and global news. Previously: reporter at Newsweek, UPI, Collider, more. RT ≠ Endorsements
It appears Border Patrol may be surveilling cars at a pretty significant rate 👀 theweek.com/tech/border-...
Border Patrol may be tracking drivers with secret cameras
The cameras are reportedly hidden in objects like traffic safety cones
theweek.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It appears Border Patrol may be surveilling cars at a pretty significant rate 👀 theweek.com/tech/border-...
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Good morning. In the past 24 hours, more Americans have Googled “felching” than have searched for “turkey recipes”
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Good morning. In the past 24 hours, more Americans have Googled “felching” than have searched for “turkey recipes”
Man this is absolutely heartbreaking, but also a very courageous piece that everyone should read
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/LKMkhZ
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Man this is absolutely heartbreaking, but also a very courageous piece that everyone should read
This may honestly be the most fever dream moment of his second term so far
“It was a Great Honor meeting Zohran Mamdani, the new Mayor of New York City!”
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This may honestly be the most fever dream moment of his second term so far
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Trump keeps praising Mamdani, despite conservative reporters trying to bait him into attacks.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump keeps praising Mamdani, despite conservative reporters trying to bait him into attacks.
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Crucial to point out that, based on the nutrition score, "BBQ Pulled Pork" is noticeably healthier than "Texas"
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Crucial to point out that, based on the nutrition score, "BBQ Pulled Pork" is noticeably healthier than "Texas"
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“The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika — an emblem of fascism and white supremacy inextricably linked to the murder of millions of Jews and the deaths of more than 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting in World War II — as a hate symbol”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika — an emblem of fascism and white supremacy inextricably linked to the murder of millions of Jews and the deaths of more than 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting in World War II — as a hate symbol”
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Want to make the next sequel to “Frozen” yourself? The Walt Disney Company company announced it is exploring tools that could allow you to upload your own AI-generated content onto Disney+ for a "much more engaged experience.” But here's why some people are shaking their heads about the idea.
Disney bets big on AI but not everyone sees a winner
The company will allow users to create their own AI content on Disney+
theweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Want to make the next sequel to “Frozen” yourself? The Walt Disney Company company announced it is exploring tools that could allow you to upload your own AI-generated content onto Disney+ for a "much more engaged experience.” But here's why some people are shaking their heads about the idea.
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I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls
Elon Musk Gave Away $474 Million in 2024, Mostly to Entities He Controls
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
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BREAKING:
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
BREAKING:
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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The @washingtonpost op-ed page on Friday, October 5, 2018
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The @washingtonpost op-ed page on Friday, October 5, 2018
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President Donald Trump's long relationship with deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein roared back into the public eye last week, as Republicans and Democrats jockeyed to capitalize on the tranches of Epstein-related documents recently released.
How are these Epstein files so damaging to Trump?
As Republicans and Democrats release dueling tranches of Epstein-related documents, the White House finds itself caught in a mess partially of its own making
theweek.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
President Donald Trump's long relationship with deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein roared back into the public eye last week, as Republicans and Democrats jockeyed to capitalize on the tranches of Epstein-related documents recently released.
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I laughed so hard reading this that I woke up my baby.
Vanity Fair's West Coast Editor Olivia Nuzzi was a star political correspondent until scandal led her into exile—and to a California up in flames.
In an excerpt from her book, ‘American Canto,’ she takes stock of scorched earth.
In an excerpt from her book, ‘American Canto,’ she takes stock of scorched earth.
Olivia Nuzzi's 'American Canto': Read the Exclusive Excerpt
She flamed out and she faded away. 'Vanity Fair'’s West Coast Editor returns to the written word to survey scorched earth.
www.vanityfair.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I laughed so hard reading this that I woke up my baby.
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The White House has been accused of discriminating against deaf Americans, after their decision to axe a Biden-era policy that used sign language interpreters during major events.
A free speech debate is raging over sign language at the White House
The administration has been accused of excluding deaf Americans from press briefings
theweek.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The White House has been accused of discriminating against deaf Americans, after their decision to axe a Biden-era policy that used sign language interpreters during major events.
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Women have had it. 2 out of 5 said they'd like to permanently move to another country.
That's four times as high as in 2014.
21 points higher than among young men.
Only 19% of men expressed a similar desire.
No other wealthy country has numbers like these
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/t...
That's four times as high as in 2014.
21 points higher than among young men.
Only 19% of men expressed a similar desire.
No other wealthy country has numbers like these
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/t...
Record share of women want to leave U.S. for good — more than double that of men
That's four times as high as in 2014.
www.axios.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Women have had it. 2 out of 5 said they'd like to permanently move to another country.
That's four times as high as in 2014.
21 points higher than among young men.
Only 19% of men expressed a similar desire.
No other wealthy country has numbers like these
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/t...
That's four times as high as in 2014.
21 points higher than among young men.
Only 19% of men expressed a similar desire.
No other wealthy country has numbers like these
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/t...
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva signs a petition to force a House vote on releasing Epstein files, giving it the needed 218 signatures.
apnews.com/article/adel...
apnews.com/article/adel...
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
After weeks of delay, Democrat Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is a member of the U.S. House. Grijalva was sworn into office Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to...
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva signs a petition to force a House vote on releasing Epstein files, giving it the needed 218 signatures.
apnews.com/article/adel...
apnews.com/article/adel...
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Breaking WSJ:
Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to people familiar with the matter.
Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to people familiar with the matter.
Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed the probe report to the U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Breaking WSJ:
Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to people familiar with the matter.
Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Pope Leo XIV and a few U.S. bishops have recently criticized President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, with Leo's comments being his “strongest criticism of Trump yet,” said the BBC.
Is the Catholic Church taking on Trump?
Pope calls for ‘deep reflection’ on immigration
theweek.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Pope Leo XIV and a few U.S. bishops have recently criticized President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, with Leo's comments being his “strongest criticism of Trump yet,” said the BBC.
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GOAL: Connor Bedard steal and score. He has a four-point game and is now tied (with Macklin Celebrini!) for the league scoring lead. 4-0 Blackhawks.
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
GOAL: Connor Bedard steal and score. He has a four-point game and is now tied (with Macklin Celebrini!) for the league scoring lead. 4-0 Blackhawks.
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The Sun-Times has been checking the prices of 35 common grocery items at four Chicago stores the past year, and most items have not become cheaper.
Rising grocery prices dampen holiday cheer for some Chicagoans
chicago.suntimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Sun-Times has been checking the prices of 35 common grocery items at four Chicago stores the past year, and most items have not become cheaper.
This reporter is correct - the Walmart meal is cheaper, but only because it has 7 fewer items than last year!
Reporter: On the Walmart thanksgiving meal, it is cheaper but it also contains less
Trump: I haven’t heard that. Who are you with?
Reporter: NBC
Trump: Fake news
Trump: I haven’t heard that. Who are you with?
Reporter: NBC
Trump: Fake news
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This reporter is correct - the Walmart meal is cheaper, but only because it has 7 fewer items than last year!
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In 2023, students at Ohio State blocked the doors to the president's office.
Little did they know, live video from campus CCTVs were being fed straight to DHS.
It's part of a little-known, decades-long surveillance effort built on the back of college football.
www.foiaball.com/p/dhs-colleg...
Little did they know, live video from campus CCTVs were being fed straight to DHS.
It's part of a little-known, decades-long surveillance effort built on the back of college football.
www.foiaball.com/p/dhs-colleg...
Scoop: Inside DHS's vast college football surveillance effort
If you go to a college football game, the feds have cameras on you.
www.foiaball.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In 2023, students at Ohio State blocked the doors to the president's office.
Little did they know, live video from campus CCTVs were being fed straight to DHS.
It's part of a little-known, decades-long surveillance effort built on the back of college football.
www.foiaball.com/p/dhs-colleg...
Little did they know, live video from campus CCTVs were being fed straight to DHS.
It's part of a little-known, decades-long surveillance effort built on the back of college football.
www.foiaball.com/p/dhs-colleg...
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The next leader of the Netherlands will be breaking barriers in several ways: Rob Jetten, the head of the center-left Democrats 66 party, is virtually certain to become the country’s next prime minister.
Rob Jetten: the centrist millennial set to be the Netherlands’ next prime minister
Jetten will also be the country’s first gay leader
theweek.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The next leader of the Netherlands will be breaking barriers in several ways: Rob Jetten, the head of the center-left Democrats 66 party, is virtually certain to become the country’s next prime minister.
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Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's next mayor, CNN projects, after a meteoric rise in Democratic politics. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/43gCYeJ
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's next mayor, CNN projects, after a meteoric rise in Democratic politics. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/43gCYeJ