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Longtime broadcast & digital journalist. Podcaster: Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Show notes & links https://stephanishelton.com/conversations Opinions mine; reposts not endorsements

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Will we finally get the facts on Epstein to knock down all the questions? A list of the wealthy men involved?

12.11.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jeffrey Epstein, in newly released email, says Trump β€˜knew about the girls’ The convicted sex offender’s correspondence was released along with other documents by House Oversight Dems.

The issue that won’t go away: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

12.11.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy Heir, to Seek Nadler’s N.Y. Congressional Seat

Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy Heir, to Seek Nadler’s N.Y. Congressional Seat www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/n...

12.11.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments. The high court’s decision Tuesday came amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume.

These Judges seem unaware of the SNAP chaos with many states sending no money at all yet: Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

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11.11.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...

www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...

11.11.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House The Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

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11.11.2025 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

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10.11.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in bid to overturn 2020 election, pardon attorney says The pardons may be largely symbolic as none of the people listed were convicted of federal crimes, which the presidential pardon covers.

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in bid to overturn 2020 election, pardon attorney says www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

10.11.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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10.11.2025 04:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A grid shows nine photos of military leaders. A headline reads: "Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation"

A grid shows nine photos of military leaders. A headline reads: "Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired, sidelined or forced out generals and admirals in a series of ousters that could reshape the U.S. military for years to come. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...

09.11.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 491    πŸ” 308    πŸ’¬ 116    πŸ“Œ 34
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JUST IN: A bipartisan Senate deal has been reached to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on an Affordable Care Act bill in December, according to a source familiar with the matter. https://cnn.it/47zobyt

10.11.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 102    πŸ“Œ 56
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BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign - live updates Davie says

Legit. Someone didn’t take Journalism Editing 101 : www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...

09.11.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flights Cancelled As FAA Reductions Take Effect: Government Shutdown Live Updates The cuts aim to ease strain on air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay, as the effects of the government shutdown spread to more Americans. Airlines said most travelers would be unaffected for now.

A wave of flight cancellations hit the U.S. on Friday morning, bringing home the effects of the government shutdown to many more Americans. Follow live.

07.11.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 8
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DHS keeps posting Norman Rockwell after family condemns use of his art Descendants of Norman Rockwell have accused the Department of Homeland Security of misrepresenting the painter’s beliefs.

Descendants of Norman Rockwell have accused the Trump administration of misrepresenting the painter’s beliefs through unauthorized social media posts of his work aimed at framing the administration's mass deportation agenda with classic American imagery.

07.11.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 349    πŸ” 129    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 7
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Rep. Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor Stefanik made the announcement in a video her campaign posted on YouTube.

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07.11.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge orders Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November by Friday

Judge orders Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November by Friday

06.11.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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FAA flight cuts squeeze freight capacity in peak shipping season FAA’s flight reductions at major airports will strain capacity for time-sensitive shipments like pharmaceuticals, electronics and perishables.

FAA flight cuts squeeze air freight in peak shipping season www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/f...

06.11.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she won’t seek reelection. The announcement Thursday by the California Democrat brings to a close a storied career that saw her become the first woman to hold th...

After 20 terms including as Speaker: apnews.com/article/pelo...

06.11.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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06.11.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As I write, the government shutdown is about to become the longest ever. So with no health insurance issues yet addressed - we’re seeing our marketplace premiums double and triple for 2026. My latest podcast on how health insurers impact your health and necessary medical care is right on target.

04.11.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜People are tired’: Democrats splinter as shutdown nears record While a critical mass discusses a deal, many are still demanding their colleagues dig in and fight.

www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

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"Gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday β€” and to a lesser extent, a New York mayor's race and a redistricting initiative in California β€” offer voters the first chance to make a material comment on Trump's second term," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/4qIclJF

04.11.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 5
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84 Cheney, the 46th vice president, died of complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84 www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

04.11.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why global warming could be β€˜rewriting race history’ at major marathon events | CNN Runners already face a daunting challenge when they line up at the start of a marathon, but increasingly they might find themselves with another obstacle to reckon with: global warming.

Runners already face a daunting challenge when they line up at the start of a marathon, but increasingly they might find themselves with another obstacle to reckon with: global warming.

03.11.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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Good night, fellasπŸ«‚

02.11.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Hope?? thehill.com/homenews/sen...

03.11.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Will this GOP controlled Congress ever exert its constitutional rights?

02.11.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newark Airport under ground delay program amid staffing shortages in control tower Arrivals into Newark are being limited to as few as 20 planes per hour through Sunday afternoon, with higher rates expected later in the evening, NYC Emergency Management said.

Good luck to anyone flying in or out of EWR (Newark) today and onward until this political standoff is settled.

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02.11.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms Around two-thirds of voters say Trump has not lived up to their expectations on the economy and the cost of living, according to the new NBC News poll.

Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

02.11.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Food banks brace as people face federal aid stoppage: β€˜We cannot meet the gap’ Already strained by federal funding cuts earlier in the year and a surge in demand from furloughed federal workers, food banks face a fresh wave of need as SNAP benefits end Saturday.

One food bank meal is equal to approximately nine meals provided by SNAP β€” but many food banks are bracing for a surge in demand if millions don’t receive benefits in November due to the government shutdown.

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