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Trump is now lashing out at five Republican senators who joined Democrats to advance a bipartisan resolution that would block him from using military force “within or against Venezuela” without prior approval from Congress.
US Senate advances war powers resolution to stop Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela
Democratic-led resolution would require US president to seek Congress’s approval to use military against Venezuela
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Trump is now lashing out at five Republican senators who joined Democrats to advance a bipartisan resolution that would block him from using military force “within or against Venezuela” without prior approval from Congress.
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The U.S. is spending $37.5B on ICE this year—more than Canada’s entire military budget. That’s double the EPA, FDA, and OSHA combined.
It costs every household $300/yr for ICE to terrorize their neighbors. Even if ICE meets its cruel goal of 1M deportations, that’s $37.5K per person. For what?
It costs every household $300/yr for ICE to terrorize their neighbors. Even if ICE meets its cruel goal of 1M deportations, that’s $37.5K per person. For what?
January 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The U.S. is spending $37.5B on ICE this year—more than Canada’s entire military budget. That’s double the EPA, FDA, and OSHA combined.
It costs every household $300/yr for ICE to terrorize their neighbors. Even if ICE meets its cruel goal of 1M deportations, that’s $37.5K per person. For what?
It costs every household $300/yr for ICE to terrorize their neighbors. Even if ICE meets its cruel goal of 1M deportations, that’s $37.5K per person. For what?
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In the wake of the execution of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent and a sustained boycott that dropped Spotify’s stock 10% in one month, Spotify confirms ICE recruitment ads are no longer running.
January 8, 2026 at 10:12 PM
In the wake of the execution of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent and a sustained boycott that dropped Spotify’s stock 10% in one month, Spotify confirms ICE recruitment ads are no longer running.
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The White House now controls the DOJ’s X account, and that individuals may face consequences over alleged “mistakes.” Claims range from subtle Trump references in the initial release to redaction errors that, in many cases, were easily reversible.
Scoop: Trump administration expects Epstein files release could last another week
The White House has begun managing the DOJ's account on X, an effort to finish out the year and the Epstein file disclosure requirements set by Congress.
www.axios.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The White House now controls the DOJ’s X account, and that individuals may face consequences over alleged “mistakes.” Claims range from subtle Trump references in the initial release to redaction errors that, in many cases, were easily reversible.
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This is yet another chilling example of how far the Trump administration will go in service of his billionaire enablers.
Hate speech and harm to kids online have exploded, and now the administration is targeting those working to combat it.
Their greed knows no bounds.
Hate speech and harm to kids online have exploded, and now the administration is targeting those working to combat it.
Their greed knows no bounds.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This is yet another chilling example of how far the Trump administration will go in service of his billionaire enablers.
Hate speech and harm to kids online have exploded, and now the administration is targeting those working to combat it.
Their greed knows no bounds.
Hate speech and harm to kids online have exploded, and now the administration is targeting those working to combat it.
Their greed knows no bounds.
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A meeting held by industry leaders drew attention to the chilling effects ICE arrests have had on construction in the area... 😟🔗 bit.ly/44KShND
December 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A meeting held by industry leaders drew attention to the chilling effects ICE arrests have had on construction in the area... 😟🔗 bit.ly/44KShND
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it. n.pr/4oUB8rT
Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it.
n.pr
December 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it. n.pr/4oUB8rT
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A new NPR poll finds that President Trump's economic approval has hit a new low at 36%. And, Congress has two days to take action on health care subsidies. n.pr/4iXmaQs
Trump's economic approval at new low. And, Congress set to let ACA subsidies expire
A new NPR poll finds that President Trump's economic approval has hit a new low at 36%. And, Congress has two days to take action on health care subsidies.
n.pr
December 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A new NPR poll finds that President Trump's economic approval has hit a new low at 36%. And, Congress has two days to take action on health care subsidies. n.pr/4iXmaQs
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This is how we keep our communities safe: “Before long, Indivisible Chicago sent whistle kits in the mail to the New Orleans chapter, along with an explanation of how best to use them, and Indivisible NOLA set up a “know your rights” training that the Chicago chapter helped lead remotely via Zoom.”
‘You don’t have to do it alone’: how US cities are helping each other resist ICE
From LA to Charlotte, organizers are learning from others’ strategies to protect residents amid federal crackdowns
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is how we keep our communities safe: “Before long, Indivisible Chicago sent whistle kits in the mail to the New Orleans chapter, along with an explanation of how best to use them, and Indivisible NOLA set up a “know your rights” training that the Chicago chapter helped lead remotely via Zoom.”
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We kept seeing people say Trump would start a war right before the Epstein release deadline. Looks like you were right, this sure looks like Trump declaring war on Venezuela on social media, without congressional approval.
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We kept seeing people say Trump would start a war right before the Epstein release deadline. Looks like you were right, this sure looks like Trump declaring war on Venezuela on social media, without congressional approval.
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A Customs and Border Protection officer in fired his gun during a confrontation with another motorist on an access road for New York's Kennedy Airport. bit.ly/3KB2iGp
December 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
A Customs and Border Protection officer in fired his gun during a confrontation with another motorist on an access road for New York's Kennedy Airport. bit.ly/3KB2iGp
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We who grew up in the postwar era in the 20th century came to believe that democracy and freedom were inevitable.
We were wrong.
If we are to preserve our experiment in self-governance, we have to bend that arc of justice ourselves.
We were wrong.
If we are to preserve our experiment in self-governance, we have to bend that arc of justice ourselves.
December 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We who grew up in the postwar era in the 20th century came to believe that democracy and freedom were inevitable.
We were wrong.
If we are to preserve our experiment in self-governance, we have to bend that arc of justice ourselves.
We were wrong.
If we are to preserve our experiment in self-governance, we have to bend that arc of justice ourselves.
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The National Park Service will no longer offer free admission to Americans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday. bit.ly/4pU9w79
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The National Park Service will no longer offer free admission to Americans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday. bit.ly/4pU9w79
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Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito is using $150,000 in unspent office funds to pay for bus passes for students 12 to 18 for the rest of the school year.
San Antonio councilwoman funds free VIA bus rides for students
Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito is using $150,000 in unspent office funds to pay for bus passes for students 12 to 18 for the rest of the school year.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito is using $150,000 in unspent office funds to pay for bus passes for students 12 to 18 for the rest of the school year.
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A federal judge struck down Trump’s halt on approvals of all wind power projects on federal lands and waters.
December 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
A federal judge struck down Trump’s halt on approvals of all wind power projects on federal lands and waters.
Gotta call out good proposed legislation when you see it.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has said she will introduce a discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban lawmakers, their spouses, dependent children and trustees from owning, buying or selling individual stocks.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has said she will introduce a discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban lawmakers, their spouses, dependent children and trustees from owning, buying or selling individual stocks.
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Gotta call out good proposed legislation when you see it.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has said she will introduce a discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban lawmakers, their spouses, dependent children and trustees from owning, buying or selling individual stocks.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has said she will introduce a discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban lawmakers, their spouses, dependent children and trustees from owning, buying or selling individual stocks.
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Let’s keep turning up the heat on corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com/?utm_source=ind_wabi
Home Depot speaks out about ICE involvement as boycott calls grow
The retailer's premises have become a key target of immigration enforcement activities in recent months.
www.newsweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Let’s keep turning up the heat on corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com/?utm_source=ind_wabi
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President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president's low approval rating. n.pr/48n9r5V
Dems may have an advantage in the 2026 midterms. And, Trump defends Saudi crown prince
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president's low approval rating.
n.pr
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president's low approval rating. n.pr/48n9r5V
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Are consumable hemp products still legal in U.S.? Here's what to know: bit.ly/3KdcTqB
"For anyone who believes that hemp should be legal under federal law, now is the time to come together, to act with one mind, and to speak with one voice to say: we demand that THC remain legal."
"For anyone who believes that hemp should be legal under federal law, now is the time to come together, to act with one mind, and to speak with one voice to say: we demand that THC remain legal."
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Are consumable hemp products still legal in U.S.? Here's what to know: bit.ly/3KdcTqB
"For anyone who believes that hemp should be legal under federal law, now is the time to come together, to act with one mind, and to speak with one voice to say: we demand that THC remain legal."
"For anyone who believes that hemp should be legal under federal law, now is the time to come together, to act with one mind, and to speak with one voice to say: we demand that THC remain legal."
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A new study zooms in on the scale of Trump's brutal slashing of biomedical research funding, highlighting not just the wastefulness and inefficiency of the cuts, but also some deep ethical violations.
Trump admin axed 383 active clinical trials, dumping over 74K participants
It’s a “violation of foundational ethical principles of human participant research.”…
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A new study zooms in on the scale of Trump's brutal slashing of biomedical research funding, highlighting not just the wastefulness and inefficiency of the cuts, but also some deep ethical violations.
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Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes. n.pr/47KSHp6
Trump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department
Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes.
n.pr
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes. n.pr/47KSHp6
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If you want to know why a federal court struck down Texas' new congressional map, read this. It is an amazing example of Trump's DOJ utter incompetence. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump DOJ’s ‘Ham-Fisted’ Letter Key to Ruling Blocking Texas Gerrymander
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If you want to know why a federal court struck down Texas' new congressional map, read this. It is an amazing example of Trump's DOJ utter incompetence. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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A protest in San Antonio drew residents outraged after agents detained more than 140 migrants in a weekend raid targeting the Tren De Aragua gang.
Protesters rally in San Antonio after federal raid detains over 140 migrants
A protest in San Antonio drew residents outraged after agents detained more than 140 migrants in a weekend raid targeting the Tren De Aragua gang.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A protest in San Antonio drew residents outraged after agents detained more than 140 migrants in a weekend raid targeting the Tren De Aragua gang.