In an extraordinary effort to inject politics into millions of Americans' travel experiences ... read more
"[F]or her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy" read more
New York Attorney General Letitia James was criminally indicted on two counts by a grand jury on Thursday. read more
Steve Benen: A Trump loyalist is helping lead the CIA. The same Trump loyalist is also apparently in control of CIA's legal judgments. What could possibly go wrong? read more
With $75 billion and thousands of masked agents, ICE is just getting started.
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President Donald Trump bragged on Wednesday that his administration "took the freedom of speech away" with a one year penalty for "inciting riots" with flag burning -- never mind that the Supreme Court of the United States clearly ruled on this exact issue decades ago. read more
The Norwegian Nobel Committee said they reached their peace prize decision on Thursday, and "observers believe it is highly unlikely that Trump will be awarded the prize, leading to fears in the country over how he will react to being overlooked so publicly," the Guardian says. read more
The US Department of Homeland Security has shifted hundreds of national security specialists, including cyber personnel, into jobs that support President Donald Trump's deportations and said it would dismiss anyone who refuses to go along, according to current and former DHS employees. read more
A Chicago pastor is suing the Trump administration after ICE agents shot him in the head with pepper balls. read more
In a series of escalating statements, Russia's foreign intelligence service has accused Western countries of plotting "false flag" operations to discredit Moscow. While the claims lack evidence, analysts warn they may reflect something more serious: an intensifying hybrid warfare strategy -- and signs that the Kremlin is preparing the narrative ahead of a potential conflict with NATO. read more
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association, on Thursday criticized the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois as a violation of his beliefs in federalism and "states' rights." read more
President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire deal. That includes Hamas agreeing to release all of the remaining hostages read more
Donald Trump accidentally posted an incendiary private message to Attorney General Pam Bondi on his public Truth Social account, according to a report. read more
About three-quarters of Americans support the release of all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds. Another 13% want some of the Epstein files released, while only 9% don't want any documents released. read more
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has long enjoyed bipartisan support, serving nearly seven million pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five, is on hold due to the Republican Party's government shutdown. Beneficiaries are expected to feel the impact within one to two weeks. With a yearly budget of $8 billion WIC provides vouchers for infant formula, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, skim milk, and other healthy staples " foods that are significantly more expensive than ultra-processed, high-calorie products and therefore often out of reach for low-income households. WIC has been shown to improve the health of low-income families. If a funding agreement is not reached soon, states will have to either use their own funds to keep WIC running or shut it down. If they choose the first option, states could seek reimbursement once the federal budget is approved, but not all are able to front the money. read more
The caller, who was identified as a Republican and military spouse, said she would not be able to afford her children's medication if the shutdown continues. read more
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