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Imagine believing anything this regime says.

They will be saying this every day until Trump is gone — and probably even after that.

That’s nearly 500,000 Americans facing financial uncertainty heading into the holidays.

Trump: “We’re saying Merry Christmas Again.”

Alabama wants to lower the bar for executing disabled people—if SCOTUS lets it The case law is clear: There's more to intellectual disability than IQ tests. Will Trump's justices care?

Alabama wants to lower the bar for executing disabled people—if SCOTUS lets it

‘Uninterrupted oil shipments’: Key takeaways from Putin-Modi talks in Delhi More than deals, analysts say, Putin-Modi's bonhomie sends a message that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.

More than deals, analysts say, Putin-Modi's bonhomie sends a message that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.

Federal disaster aid heading to North Dakota, but some funding denied North Dakota expects to receive roughly $17.8 million in federal disaster relief aid related to two summer storms, but a request for another estimated $3.6 million was denied by the federal…

North Dakota expects to receive roughly $17.8 million in federal disaster relief aid related to two summer storms, but a request for another estimated $3.6 million was denied by the federal government.

via @northdakotamonitor.com

Facing a spike in your health insurance? The Denver Post wants to talk to you The Denver Post wants to know how you’re planning to cope with paying about twice as much in 2026 on subsidized health insurance on the individual marketplace.

Facing a spike in your health insurance? The Denver Post wants to talk to you trib.al/NVc4KlO

Refugee groups worry about backlash after shooting of National Guard soldiers in DC SEATTLE (AP) — After the shooting, Trump said his administration would review everyone who entered from the country under former President Joe Biden — a measure his administration had been planning…

“They’re terrified. It’s insane,” Shawn VanDiver said Thursday. “People are acting xenophobic because of one deranged man. He doesn’t represent all Afghans. He represents himself.”
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Giving up territory would be 'unacceptable', says Ukraine's armed forces chief It would be "unacceptable" for Ukraine to "simply give up territory" in any peace deal with Russia, the head of the Ukrainian armed forces has told Sky News. 

Giving up territory would be 'unacceptable', says Ukraine's armed forces chief

The child poverty strategy is finally here! We break down whether it delivers on its promises, and explore why millions of children are still at risk without stronger action.

Full story and expert analysis: www.bigissue.com/news/social-... 💻

Donald Trump to speak at World Cup draw upon receiving FIFA Peace Prize The inaugural presentation of the prize is set to occur during the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. on Friday.

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: President Trump is expected to speak at the World Cup 2026 draw on Friday after he receives the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.

EU hits Musk’s X with $140M fine over blue checkmark, transparency concerns The European Union (EU) hit billionaire Elon Musk’s social platform X with a $140 million fine Friday for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), the first time a company has been sanctioned unde…

EU hits Musk's X with $140M fine over blue checkmark, transparency concerns

For decades, students of color have been denied dyslexia diagnosis and intervention Undiagnosed dyslexia can manifest as behavior issues, which can disproportionately harm Black and brown kids in school and their mental health.

Undiagnosed dyslexia can manifest as behavior issues, which can disproportionately harm Black and brown kids in school and their mental health.

From @the74.bsky.social:

Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts U.S. power in Western Hemisphere The document released Friday by the White House is sure to roil long-standing U.S. allies in Europe for its scathing critiques of their migration and free speech policies, suggesting they face the “pr...

The document includes scathing critiques of European allies' migration and free speech policies, suggesting they face the “prospect of civilizational erasure” and raising doubts about their long-term reliability as American partners. https://to.pbs.org/4pX25fH

Slotkin: "If there's an idea that we're gonna go start a land war against Venezuela -- and just remember, the military of Venezuela is not comparable to the military of the US -- if we're gonna do that, then that should come to Congress."

Oil prices hold steady due to stalled Ukraine peace talks and supply outlook The market is also assessing the impact of a possible U.S. Fed rate cut and tensions with Venezuela, both of which could boost oil prices, analysts said.

Oil prices hold steady due to stalled Ukraine peace talks and supply outlook

AI is Infringing on Your Civil Rights. Here’s How We Can Stop That | ACLU By supporting the AI Civil Rights Act of 2025, Congress can take a monumental step to protect our civil rights in the digital age.

The decisions AI make about us are often discriminatory.

The AI Civil Rights Act of 2025 would help ensure developers and deployers of artificial intelligence don't violate our civil rights.

Add Libraries to Your Vacation Plans Visit state libraries, presidential libraries, and more on your next holiday break

Visit state libraries, presidential libraries, and more on your next holiday break

'Real jeopardy': Dem vets in Congress slam Trump and Hegseth for endangering U.S. troops WASHINGTON — Democratic veterans on Capitol Hill say there’s a dangerous throughline to Pete Hegseth’s dueling scandals, over the use of an unsecured messaging app and boat bombings in the Caribbean and Pacific: The Pentagon chief is endangering US troops.A new report from the Pentagon inspector gen...

Democratic veterans on Capitol Hill say there's a dangerous throughline to Pete Hegseth's dueling scandals, over the use of an unsecured messaging app and boat bombings in the Caribbean and Pacific: The Pentagon chief is endangering US troops.

The New York Times sues Perplexity, alleging copyright infringement The suit alleges Perplexity has illegally copied and distributed The Times' copyrighted content.

The New York Times sues Perplexity, alleging copyright infringement

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Once Defended Congress’ Power of the Purse. Now He Defies It. As a congressman, Duffy made an impassioned legal case against executive overreach. A decade later, judges have used those same arguments to rebuke him for withholding billions in transportation fundi...

SHIFTING POSITIONS: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Once Defended Congress’ Power of the Purse. Now He Defies It.

Two weeks!

The DOJ is hemorrhaging staff, morale and commitment, as experienced prosecutors are sacked and replaced by unqualified political sycophants.

Trump's Gangster State endangers public safety and national security.

SORKIN: The Trump administration has talked about taking a piece of Nvidia chip sales. What do you make of that prospect?

SEN. PETE RICKETTS: That sounds like something Nvidia can work out with the govt. I don't want to get in the middle of that.

I have just approved TINY CARS to be built in America. Manufacturers have long wanted to do this, just like they are so successfully built in other countries. They can be propelled by gasoline, electric, or hybrid. These cars of the very near future are inexpensive, safe, fuel efficient and, quite simply, AMAZING!!! START BUILDING THEM NOW! Thank you to the DOJ and the Departments of Transportation and Environment. ENJOY!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Chairman Mao announces his new state-run transportation plan

CPD Officer Who Shot Teen in 2017 Won’t Be Fired — But Was Promoted After Costing Taxpayers $590K Since the shooting, Chicago taxpayers have paid $591,500 to resolve four lawsuits that allege the officer, who was promoted in June 2025, violated the rights of other Chicagoans, according to an analy...

NEW: The CPD officer who shot a 16-year-old in 2017 in what investigators ruled was an unjustified use of deadly force will not be fired, according to documents obtained by @wttw.bsky.social.
Instead, the officer was promoted, even after taxpayers paid $591K to resolve 4 lawsuits naming him.

President for the Rich and Powerful Trump proves that stopping the drug trade means nothing when there's a chance to pardon a dirty politician who made millions by helping to bring 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S.

“Tragically, in Trump’s America, the innocent are deported while the worst criminals are pardoned.” And for what?

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Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend’s pal a lift home: sources FBI agents have grown increasingly concerned by Patel’s use of the bureau’s strapped resource.

MS NOW Exclusive:

FBI Director Kash Patel has — on more than one occasion — ordered that the security detail protecting his girlfriend escort one of her allegedly inebriated friends home after a night of partying in Nashville, according to three people with knowledge of the incidents.

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