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The Case for Utah as the Next Battleground State Last week, we discussed the possible revival of the Utah Democratic Party. Long time political observers told us that would take some heavy lifting. The political consultants and influencers Gabi Finl...

Utah is the next battleground state, but only if we invest it in starting now. Spread the word. radiowest.kuer.org/show/radiowe...

Gov. Gavin Newsom breaks down the reality of the LA protests: It’s about Trump’s ego. It’s that simple.

What to Know About Israel’s Seizure of the Gaza Aid Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg The civilian ship, called the Madleen, was on a mission organized by a group that opposes the nearly two-decade-old blockade of Gaza.

Israel said on Monday it had intercepted a Gaza-bound ship carrying aid and a dozen people, including Greta Thunberg. The civilian ship, called the Madleen, has been operating under a group that opposes the nearly two-decade-old blockade of Gaza. Here's what to know.

This is a pretty important point!

Trump in 2020: We have to go by the laws. We can't move in the National Guard. I can call insurrection but there's no reason to ever do that, even in a Portland case. We can't call in the National Guard unless we're requested by a governor.

Reporter Gets Shot With Rubber Bullet While Covering LA Protests In Alleged Targeted Attack Reprehensible.

This is absolutely reprehensible.

Text on a blue background asking, "How are you getting ready for No Kings Day on Saturday?

BREAKING: Adam Schiff just showed up in Los Angeles at the bail hearing for the union leader Trump arrested. This is amazing – and exactly how you fight back against Donald Trump.

So that means ICE should have to show their faces and own up to their actions too, right?

NEW: A federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing federal workers’ personal data at the Office of Personnel Management, stating that the agency violated the Privacy Act by granting the faux-agency access to its systems.

Order: www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/u...

This MAGA account claims LA protesters are shooting at National Guard jets.

The footage is actually from a video game.

RFK Jr. Removes All C.D.C. Vaccine Panel Experts The U.S. health secretary chose to “retire” members of a committee that makes significant decisions about who receives immunizations, including the vaccines for children.

Breaking News: The health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of a CDC advisory panel in his latest move to dismantle years of vaccine policy.

UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!

YouTube video by NowThis Impact Workplace Raids in LA? Or a Targeted Attack on Dissent

It was never about ‘removing criminals.’ It was always about white nationalism.

Stephen Miller, the architect behind Trump’s immigration policies, is a known white nationalist. Trump himself has said he believes immigrants are ‘poisoning the blood of America.

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PRESS RELEASE | June 9, 2025 USNORTHCOM statement on additional military personnel in the Los Angeles Area U.S. Northern Command Public Affairs PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. - U.S. Northern Command has activated the Marine infantry battalion that was placed in an alert status over the weekend. Approximately 700 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division will seamlessly integrate with the Title 10 forces under Task Force 51 who are protecting federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area. The activation of the Marines is intended to provide Task Force 51 with adequate numbers of forces to provide continuous coverage of the area in support of the lead federal agency. Task Force 51 is U.S. Army North's Contingency Command Post, which provides a rapidly deployable capability to partner with civil authorities and DoD entities in response to a Homeland Defense and Homeland Security Operations. It is commanded by Maj. Gen. Scott M. Sherman. Task Force 51 is comprised of approximately 2,100 National Guard soldiers in a Title 10 status and 700 active-duty Marines. Task Force 51 forces have been trained in de-escalation, crowd control, and standing rules for the use of force. BREAKING NEWS TRUMP DEPLOYS 700 MARINES TO DOWNTOWN LA FIFTYFIFTY.ONE 50501

BREAKING NEWS: After a morning vigil at Grant Park, followed by a march with peaceful protesters, music, and dogs, the Trump deploys 700 marines to LA.

LA is exercising the 1st amendment & the admin is throwing the weight of the military to suppress free speech by NONVIOLENT, PEACEFUL protesters.

Bass: If you want to go back in time, where was LA on Thursday? Fine, peaceful. Nothing was happening. The minute ICE rolled into town, that's when the chaos started and then add to that—bringing in federal troops.

Trump finds more convicted congressional Republicans to reward with pardons Thanks to the president's latest flurry of pardons, he's now pardoned most of the Republican congressmen convicted of felonies in the 21st century.

Thanks to Trump's latest flurry of pardons, he's now pardoned most of the Republican congressmen convicted of felonies in the 21st century.

The new total is nine — and counting. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

The war on science and expertise is now in full swing.

YouTube video by MSNBC ‘No MAGA left behind’: Trump pardons criminals with MAGA ties or deep pockets

Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg2Z...

AI-powered fanfiction blurs political reality Fake stories about real politicians sometimes get more views than real-world reporting that’s not built for the algorithms.

The new criterion of political success: Are AI slop accounts making up completely fake stories about you?

Jasmine Crockett is the industry leader here — one slop account had her getting Clarence Thomas and John Roberts arrested the very same day. www.semafor.com/article/05/2...

Trump officials plan to destroy a critical government program they probably know nothing about You may not know about it either, but the program helps keep people — and animals — in good health.

The Trump administration is targeting a wildlife science program that’s crucial for public health — even though it costs less than 1% of the Interior budget.

@benjij.bsky.social for @vox.com: www.vox.com/environment/...

The only people who could benefit from the Big, Ugly Bill are the rich. Point blank.

Students are standing in front of Harvard University. The text reads: "Judge Intends to Block Trump Effort to Stop Harvard From Enrolling Foreign Students." Photo by David Degner for The New York Times.

A judge on Thursday said she would issue an order blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to prevent Harvard from enrolling international students. The ruling was a win, at least temporarily, for the university in its ongoing confrontation with the White House. nyti.ms/3Huo3FC

This should absolutely be a scandal which people lose their jobs over. You'd have to assume that anyone in power actually cares though to think that would happen, which obviously would be a bold assumption in present circumstances.

Democratic senator questions whether RFK Jr. is the one ‘making decisions’ at HHS “Either you’re lying, or you’re not the one making decisions,” Democratic Sen. Patty Murray told Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Democratic Sen. Patty Murray wondered aloud whether RFK Jr. is “the one making decisions” at HHS.

I have a hunch she won’t be the last one to ask. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Judge Says Law Used to Detain Khalil Is Probably Unconstitutional

A judge on Wednesday declined to release Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration facility in Louisiana, even though he found that the government’s use of a foreign policy law in Khalil’s detention was most likely unconstitutional.

Trump Gives Clemency to More Than Two Dozen, Including Political Allies

President Trump issued a flurry of clemency actions on Wednesday, wiping the convictions or cutting sentences for more than two dozen people, including those who have expressed political support or echoed the president in claiming they had been unfairly targeted.

Late Wed., Sen. Amy Klobuchar told us there is bipartisan support for AI rules and bipartisan oppo to the moratorium:

“By preventing cities and states from protecting renters and allowing landlords to leverage AI to collude, House Republicans would raise rents even more while reducing competition."

Trump's DOJ Is Now Coming For Members Of Congress What's really behind the Justice Department's baseless charges against Rep. McIver?

This piece had me thinking a lot about how authoritarianism doesn’t always arrive with a bang. Sometimes it shows up cloaked in 'law and order.' Definitely a must-read.

In Germany, France, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland, public colleges are tuition free or virtually tuition free.

Their governments understand the value of investing in their young people. So should we.