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President Trump directed the Defense Department to take a larger role in domestic law enforcement, including by “quelling civil disturbances,” in an executive order that comes as he threatens to broaden deployments of the National Guard in cities run by his political enemies.
Trump Orders Major Expansion of National Guard’s Role in Law Enforcement
An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each state and seeks civilian volunteers to assist federal agents in Washington.
nyti.ms
August 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
President Trump directed the Defense Department to take a larger role in domestic law enforcement, including by “quelling civil disturbances,” in an executive order that comes as he threatens to broaden deployments of the National Guard in cities run by his political enemies.
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Breaking news: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have concluded their summit in Anchorage, Alaska with no agreement for ending the war in Ukraine. on.ft.com/4fESZzZ
August 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Breaking news: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have concluded their summit in Anchorage, Alaska with no agreement for ending the war in Ukraine. on.ft.com/4fESZzZ
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All four-star general nominees must now interview with President Trump. The goal is to "ensure they are war fighters first — not bureaucrats,” says the WH.
Some fear it could politicize the general officer corps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...
Some fear it could politicize the general officer corps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...
Top Generals Nominated for New Positions Must Now Meet With Trump
www.nytimes.com
July 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
All four-star general nominees must now interview with President Trump. The goal is to "ensure they are war fighters first — not bureaucrats,” says the WH.
Some fear it could politicize the general officer corps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...
Some fear it could politicize the general officer corps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...
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New Substack post!
Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt)
Touch that dial and CHANGE THE STATION
substack.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
New Substack post!
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Get ready for Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn. Starting July 24, I'll be joined in every episode by co-hosts Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee along with surprise guests to rewatch Season 1.
July 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Get ready for Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn. Starting July 24, I'll be joined in every episode by co-hosts Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee along with surprise guests to rewatch Season 1.
Rogue nation
Breaking News: The Israeli military raided a UN aid facility, part of an expanded offensive in an area of central Gaza that had remained relatively unscathed during the war with Hamas.
Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices
Strikes in the central part of the territory targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.
trib.al
July 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Rogue nation
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Imagine looking at Texas's flood response and saying, "Yes, this is our model."
newrepublic.com/post/198133/...
newrepublic.com/post/198133/...
Kristi Noem Says Texas Flood Response Is Model for Future Disasters
If Noem’s handling of the Texas floods is anything to go by, we are in for a rough ride.
newrepublic.com
July 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Imagine looking at Texas's flood response and saying, "Yes, this is our model."
newrepublic.com/post/198133/...
newrepublic.com/post/198133/...
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President Trump shared a fake video of Barack Obama being detained in the Oval Office that appeared to be made by A.I. It comes as Trump seeks to redirect conversation from the Epstein files.
Trump Posts Fake Video Showing Obama Arrest
President Trump shared what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video of former President Barack Obama being detained in the Oval Office.
trib.al
July 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
President Trump shared a fake video of Barack Obama being detained in the Oval Office that appeared to be made by A.I. It comes as Trump seeks to redirect conversation from the Epstein files.
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A Washington Post analysis found President Trump and his appointees allegedly defied court orders in a third of over 160 lawsuits with substantive rulings, which experts say pose an unprecedented threat to the U.S. legal system.
Trump officials accused of defying 1 in 3 judges who ruled against him
A comprehensive analysis of lawsuits against Trump policies shows dozens of examples of defiance, delay and dishonesty, a serious test for the court system.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A Washington Post analysis found President Trump and his appointees allegedly defied court orders in a third of over 160 lawsuits with substantive rulings, which experts say pose an unprecedented threat to the U.S. legal system.
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AOC: “It should be our mission right now to make sure that all people have health care!"
July 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
AOC: “It should be our mission right now to make sure that all people have health care!"
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it is probably the opposite of the intent of the scene that whenever i watch the sequence when joey pants meets with agent smith in the matrix, i get a genuine craving for a steak
June 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
it is probably the opposite of the intent of the scene that whenever i watch the sequence when joey pants meets with agent smith in the matrix, i get a genuine craving for a steak
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acting US Attorney Thompson details that officers actually exchanged fire with Boelter before he barged into Hortman's house and killed her and her husband
June 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
acting US Attorney Thompson details that officers actually exchanged fire with Boelter before he barged into Hortman's house and killed her and her husband
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PIVOTAL GAME TONIGHT ‼️
When the Finals are tied 2-2, the Game 5 winner takes the series 74.2% of the time (23-8).
Who takes control tonight? The #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continue at 8:30pm/et on ABC.
When the Finals are tied 2-2, the Game 5 winner takes the series 74.2% of the time (23-8).
Who takes control tonight? The #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continue at 8:30pm/et on ABC.
June 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
PIVOTAL GAME TONIGHT ‼️
When the Finals are tied 2-2, the Game 5 winner takes the series 74.2% of the time (23-8).
Who takes control tonight? The #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continue at 8:30pm/et on ABC.
When the Finals are tied 2-2, the Game 5 winner takes the series 74.2% of the time (23-8).
Who takes control tonight? The #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV continue at 8:30pm/et on ABC.
Just horrible. What is happening to this country
Sen. Amy Klobuchar dined with Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker and decades-long friend, just hours before she and her husband were shot and killed in what authorities are saying was a politically motivated killing.
“I wish everyone had known her like we knew her,” Klobuchar told POLITICO.
“I wish everyone had known her like we knew her,” Klobuchar told POLITICO.
Klobuchar dined with Minnesota lawmaker just hours before she was killed
The Minnesota senator remembers Hortman, a friend of decades, as a "skilled legislator," she told POLITICO.
www.politico.com
June 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Just horrible. What is happening to this country
Arrest this terroist now
Live updates: A manhunt is underway for a 57-year-old Minnesota man accused of fatally shooting Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband in “politically motivated” shootings, authorities said.
Live updates: Manhunt underway after 'politically motivated' shootings killed Minnesota lawmaker
Live updates: Manhunt underway after 'politically motivated' shootings killed Minnesota lawmaker
nbcnews.to
June 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Arrest this terroist now
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Untitled (Pope), by Francis Bacon, 1954
June 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Untitled (Pope), by Francis Bacon, 1954