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14 minutes ago
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California governor threatens "trigger" redistricting plan based on what Texas GOP decides

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14 minutes ago
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California governor threatens "trigger" redistricting plan based on what Texas GOP decides

fromABC7 Los Angeles
16 minutes ago

Judge weighs Trump administration's request to end protections for immigrant children

Judge Dolly Gee expressed skepticism at the government's request to end the Flores agreement, which mandates that immigrant children are safe and not held unreasonably long.
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fromFast Company
6 hours ago

What the U.S. wants to achieve at the international plastic treaty talks

The U.S. actively participates in global talks to create a treaty to combat plastic pollution despite withdrawing from other international agreements.
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fromThe Conversation
11 hours ago

Authoritarian rulers aren't new - here's what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them

Public concern about President Trump's executive power manifests in protests reflecting fears of authoritarianism.
#trump-administration
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fromIntelligencer
8 hours ago

J.D. Vance Tried to Cover Up Meeting on Epstein Cover-Up

A meeting regarding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal took place despite initial denials from administration officials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

JD Vance's Past Embrace of the Post-Liberal Right' Sparks Fierce Debate

Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Don Bacon oppose the post-liberal right, asserting the sufficiency of the founding documents and the importance of the private sector.
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fromThe Nation
9 hours ago

New Yorkers Aren't About to Elect a Mayor Who Makes Common Cause With Donald Trump

Cuomo's consultations with Trump signal a perceived betrayal of New York City.
#federal-law-enforcement
fromNature
1 day ago

Trump order gives political appointees vast powers over research grants

Political appointees will control U.S. government research grants, shifting power away from career civil servants.
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

Morning Docket: 08.08.25 - Above the Law

Tariffs implemented across various sectors are beginning to negatively impact client earnings, resulting in decreased profitability for businesses reliant on international trade and commerce.
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#trump
fromemptywheel
11 hours ago
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The SVR Fabrication Necessitates Reconceiving the 2016 Russian Influence Operation - emptywheel

fromemptywheel
11 hours ago
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The SVR Fabrication Necessitates Reconceiving the 2016 Russian Influence Operation - emptywheel

#redistricting
fromKqed
4 hours ago
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Pelosi Says California Democrats 'Will Not Unilaterally Disarm' in Redistricting War | KQED

fromAxios
4 hours ago
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Which members of Congress are at risk of losing their jobs from redistricting

fromsfist.com
2 hours ago
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AWOL Texas Democrats Huddling With Newsom, Pelosi in Sacramento to Discuss Redistricting

fromKqed
4 hours ago
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Pelosi Says California Democrats 'Will Not Unilaterally Disarm' in Redistricting War | KQED

fromAxios
4 hours ago
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Which members of Congress are at risk of losing their jobs from redistricting

fromsfist.com
2 hours ago
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AWOL Texas Democrats Huddling With Newsom, Pelosi in Sacramento to Discuss Redistricting

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Have sections of the US Constitution gone missing from government website?

Parts of Article 1 were temporarily omitted from the Library of Congress website due to a coding error, not through any amendment process.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

New executive order puts all grants under political control

Executive order asserts political control over federal grant funding, requiring political appointee approval for research and granting oversight.
#census
#israel
fromAbove the Law
3 hours ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Indicted Supreme Court judge Hantz Marconi's trial has been delayed, and significant judicial appointments and legal challenges are ongoing.
fromThe Verge
10 hours ago

Why is Laura Loomer the best at influencing Trump?

Laura Loomer, a prominent MAGA influencer, has unprecedented power over Trump's administration, causing significant changes, including the ousting of at least 15 officials in response to her online criticisms.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

CNN's Donie O'Sullivan Confronts Anti-Trump Bomb-Thrower Destiny Over Explosive Post

Destiny expresses no regret over controversial tweets mocking Texas flood victims, claiming they provoke necessary dialogue.
#gerrymandering
fromAxios
1 day ago
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"It's existential now": House Democrats prepare to go scorched earth on redistricting

fromAxios
1 day ago
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"It's existential now": House Democrats prepare to go scorched earth on redistricting

#cybersecurity
#doj
fromAxios
15 hours ago

Trump's team tosses a dart at Pritzker over Great Lakes plan as tensions rise

Pritzker welcomed Democratic legislators from Texas fleeing to stop a Trump-backed redistricting push aimed at increasing GOP seats in Congress.
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fromwww.dw.com
13 hours ago

Trump to host Armenia and Azerbaijan leaders DW 08/08/2025

Trump to host a peace summit at the White House for Armenia and Azerbaijan.
#texas-democrats
#jd-vance
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Stephen Miller Claims D.C Is More Violent Than Baghdad': One of The Most Dangerous Places in the World'

Washington, D.C. is claimed to be more violent than Baghdad and other dangerous locations according to Stephen Miller.
#us-military
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

US has no plans' to recognise Palestinian state, Vance says on UK trip

The Vice President stated, "Our goals are very clear. We want to make it so that Hamas can't attack innocent people. We want to solve humanitarian problems in Gaza."
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fromWIRED
17 hours ago

Donald Trump Orders Crackdown on Politically-Motivated 'Debanking'

Allegations of banking discrimination against certain political and religious beliefs have emerged, prompting calls for a fairer financial system.
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

These visa holders reveal a program that can transform lives - and quickly unravel them

The H-1B visa is a gateway to the American dream - a chance for skilled immigrants to shape the future of US technology and innovation. That opportunity also comes with risk. One layoff and the clock starts ticking: 60 days to find a new employer, or leave the country.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Kristi Noem responds to South Park's crude takedown of her in episode targeting Ice

Kristi Noem criticized South Park's satire as a lazy attack on women's appearance rather than serious job critiques.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

GREAT DEPRESSION!' Trump Prophesies FAILURE AND DISGRACE' If Courts Strike Down His Tariffs

Court rulings against Trump's tariff policies could lead to a severe economic downturn similar to the Great Depression.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Absolute Mess!' Joe Scarborough Rants at Dangerous' D.C. But Pans Trump Federal Takeover Idea

Washington D.C. has severe safety issues that officials must address instead of federal control.
fromwww.npr.org
15 hours ago

Meet the judge hearing Harvard's lawsuits against the Trump administration

President Trump criticized Judge Allison Burroughs as a "Trump-hating Judge" amidst ongoing cases involving Harvard University.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Trump officials reportedly met at White House to discuss strategy around Epstein files

The lawsuit seeks records related to senior administration officials' communication about Epstein documents and any correspondence between Epstein and Donald Trump.
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fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Chinese biz using AI to influence US politicians

Some of the documents refer to the company using DeepSeek in this," Professor Brett Goldstein from Vanderbilt told The Register. "But once we published the documents they started stripping references to the technology from [the] website very rapidly.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Shocked By Epstein Accuser Reveal

Annie Farmer, an Epstein accuser, has not received a response from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche after reaching out regarding concerns about the Epstein case.
fromNextgov.com
6 hours ago

Trump is outpacing his first term in deleting environmental information

"We have seen a complete erasure of evidence of environmental racism," said Gretchen Gehrke, cofounder of EDGI and the web governance program lead.
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fromemptywheel
15 hours ago

The Russia Russia Russia Grievance Was Built Into Russian Attack from the Start - emptywheel

Steele provided critical information about Trump-Russia connections to Bruce Ohr, including details about Carter Page and Paul Manafort.
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fromWhoWhatWhy
6 hours ago

NYC Utility Ramps Up Power Shut-Offs As It Seeks 11% Price Hike - WhoWhatWhy

New York City's utility company disconnected 88,000 households in 2025 while seeking an 11% price increase, noting climate impact and rising disconnections.
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fromJezebel
2 hours ago

Nancy Mace Wants the Hard Questions Asked. Wait No Not That Kind!

Rep. Nancy Mace engaged in a contentious exchange with a reporter, defending her record amid accusations of misinformation and misogyny.
fromThe New Yorker
14 hours ago

Lies, Damned Lies, and Trump-Era Labor Statistics

Doak stated that employment was rising during the Great Depression; however, Ethelbert Stewart contradicted his claims, stating the statistics warranted no such declaration.
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fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

Ken Paxton Waves His Bits Around Rural Illinois In Bizarre Attempt To Scare Democratic Legislators Back To Texas - Above the Law

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks to enforce quorum warrants against Democratic legislators who left the state to deny Republicans quorum for controversial legislation.
fromDailycaller
6 hours ago

Justice Dept Reportedly Probing Tish James for Violating Trump's Civil Rights

"Any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American. We stand strongly behind our successful litigation against the Trump Organization and the National Rifle Association, and we will continue to stand up for New Yorkers' rights."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

US and UK disagree about Gaza policy, Vance suggests before Lammy meeting

Vance expressed his love for the UK, bonding over shared experiences and faith with Lammy, despite acknowledging disagreements on the Gaza situation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Top US diplomat in Brazil summoned to foreign ministry over Bolsonaro trial comments

Brazil summoned the US charge d'affaires due to embassy comments on Jair Bolsonaro's trial, escalating diplomatic tensions.
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fromAxios
14 hours ago

Scoop: ADL says only 9 states "leading" on fighting antisemitism

California, Tennessee, Virginia, Arizona, Florida, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, and New York align best with ADL's recommendations on antisemitism.
fromNextgov.com
11 hours ago

All remaining DOGE staff are in political positions, despite concerns of 'burrowing in'

Members of the Department of Government Efficiency retain political appointments despite allegations of converting to career roles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Trump says he will meet Putin in Alaska next Friday to discuss Ukraine war

Donald Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss a potential end to the Ukraine war involving territory swaps.
#immigration
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before

The current Trump administration has made 70% more changes to government environmental websites during its first 100 days than the first Trump administration did.
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