U.S. boat attacks raise questions in Congress WASHINGTON – The Trump administration’s deadly strikes on boats of

U.S.A. Slaughtering “Suspected” Drug Smugglers Without Presenting Evidence Or Providing Judicial Processes

The Pentagon has provided no evidence, as concerns boil over from lawmakers that the strikes are illegal.

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So yes, we separate church from state not to silence faith, but to protect it. Because the moment one religion seizes power, all faith becomes suspect. When God becomes a campaign slogan, democracy becomes collateral damage.

and you can’t legislate love through fear. America’s greatness has always come from its pluralism the radical idea that you don’t need to believe the same to belong the same.

People who force their religion on others will force their politics on others it’s the same disease wearing two different crosses. And right now, that infection is spreading through the veins of American democracy like wildfire wrapped in scripture.

Political figures face backlash over text messages WASHINGTON – Three separate controversies involving leaked text mess

Young Republicans Normalize Hate Speech

Trump’s own rhetoric and attacks on progressive causes have led many conservatives to believe that language that would have been deemed unacceptable before Trump first took office in 2017 is now permissible.

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Same-sex marriage cases head back to court The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that state judges may refuse to marr

“Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” Legal Standard In Texas

Civil rights groups argued that while individuals have the right to their religious beliefs, they do not have the right to impose them on others, who are equally entitled to their own beliefs.

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Experts: Rubio shapes stance on Maduro Much has changed since late January when Venezuelan President Nicolás

Murder On The High Seas And War Threats Against Venezuela

At least 61 people, many of them Venezuelans, have been killed in U.S. strikes on boats in international waters. The strikes were ordered without congressional approval.

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Trump crackdowns roil some cities In Chicago, federal agents rappelled from Black Hawk helicopters onto

Trump Junta Declares War On Democratic Cities

Trump called arrest of Illinois Gov. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson.

ICE employed reckless and brutal tactics during the blitz. Agents fatally shot a Mexican immigrant and wounded a U.S. citizen.

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Medicaid - The Oklahoman “They are so thankful they don’t have to drive to Stillwater to

GOP Strangling Availability Of Healthcare In Rural America

Oklahoma’s Republican federal delegates in the House and Senate all voted in favor of the cuts.

Hospital administrators say the cuts eventually will reach every Oklahoman.

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Of Course, Trump Wants The Filibuster To End - All Despots Destroy Any Limitations On Their Wielding Of Absolute Power

Americans were poised to lose federal food assistance, but two federal judges said the government must continue providing the benefits.

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Does Anyone Really Think This Regime Is Capable Of Responsibly Conducting Nuclear Weapons Testing?

Trump’s announcement baffled nuclear weapons experts.

The U.S. “has no technical, military, or political reason to resume nuclear explosive testing.”

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GOP Leaders At State And Federal Levels Tout Bogus Claim That Government Shutdown Also Denies Nutritional Programs

Straight up - Republicans don’t want those who are disadvantaged to have food or affordable healthcare insurance. Time to oust them ASAP.

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Tribe to use emergency funding for SNAP stopgap With food insecurity rising due to the federal government shutdown,

Cherokee Nation Steps Up For SNAP Funding While Oklahoma State Government Falls Short

The Cherokee Nation is stepping up to help by investing more than $6.75 million into emergency relief efforts for tribal and non-tribal citizens in Oklahoma.

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Dem SNAP funding measure blocked in U.S. Senate Program cutoff looms as shutdown continuesZachary Schermele, Bart Jans

SNAP Defunding Squarely In GOP’s Lap

A bill to keep funds flowing to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and a nutritional program for low-income women, infants, and children was blocked by the GOP on the Senate floor.

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U.S. judge: Border official must appear in court daily CHICAGO – A federal judge on Oct.28 ordered the Border Patrol offici

Citizens Bearing Witness

Federal agents have used tear gas in residential areas and forcibly subdued protesters while attempting to arrest suspected immigration violators, drawing criticism and legal scrutiny.

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Amazon confirms around 14,000 layoffs planned Amazon said on Oct.28 it is cutting thousands of corporate jobs, confi

U.S. Employment Bellwether - Amazon Lays Off 14,000 Employees

On Oct.27, CNBC and Reuters, citing anonymous sources, reported that Amazon would be cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs.

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Analysis President Donald Trump’s desire to build a ballroom in the White Hou

U.S. Citizen Support Noticeably Missing For Opulent White House Ballroom

Americans found out on Oct.20, when bulldozers razed the East Wing, there were despotic gaps in the construction details. Below are ways the ballroom plan changed or evolved:

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U.S. kills 14 in strikes on alleged drug boats WASHINGTON – The Pentagon on Oct. 28 said it carried out three stri

Murder On The High Seas

Trump provided no evidence to support claims that the alleged drug boats were carrying narcotics, no information about the identities of those killed, nor any intelligence showing the boats were transporting drugs into the U.S.

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Blue states challenge SNAP cutoff Lawsuit: Suspending benefits is avoidableJoey Garrison and Bart Jansen

Vindictive GOP SNAP Suspension

Suspending SNAP benefits is avoidable, arbitrary and is being carried out in violation of the Food and Nutrition Act, which requires that “assistance under this program shall be furnished to all eligible households.”

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Solutions sought for insurance cost hike Lawmakers get earful from their constituentsPaul MoniesOklahoma Watch

OK Homeowners Confronting Lawmakers Over High Cost Of Insurance

Oklahoma homeowner insurance rates are among the highest in the nation. Critics point to Oklahoma’s hands-off regulatory environment as a primary cause.

Weather excuse doesn’t hold water.

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OK Tribal Nations Attempting To Fill The Gap For Lack Of GOP Support Of SNAP Benefits

Oklahoma is one of the most food-insecure states in the nation, according to the USDA. There is existing food insecurity in rural communities and in tribal nations.

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www.rawstory.com Venezuela claims it foiled Trump plot to stage 'false flag' attack on US warship

Venezuela claims it foiled Trump plot to stage 'false flag' attack on US warship

They aren’t elected to govern. They are elected to do the bidding of their donors.

TX Billionaire Promoting Model MAGA Bills To OK Lawmakers

Republicans have increasingly targeted homelessness. Trump declared that homeless services receiving federal funding must focus first on locking up people with drug or mental health challenges.

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We voted for their farms because we know Democratic policies are better for farmers. Unfortunately, farmers didn’t vote for their farms.

And they’ll keep voting Republican.

OK Legislature Demands OG&E Residential Customers Pay For Expansion Of Commercial Power Infrastructure

OG&E customers are bracing for higher utility bills that highlight a growing tension between infrastructure development and consumer protection.

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STILL STINGING A century later, tariffs still sting — just in different places.Tari

Trump Tariffs Fueling Inflation

As Will Rogers put it, 'The tariff is an instrument intended for the benefit of those who ‘make’ to be used against those who ‘buy.’' He said that a hundred years ago, and we’re still proving him right.

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Poll: Majority say Trump is targeting his enemies WASHINGTON – More than half of Americans, including about 3 in 10 Re

Trump Says He Is Using The U.S. Government To Target His Opponents - Why Would Anyone Polled Disagree?

More than half of Americans, including about 3 in 10 Republicans, believe Trump is using federal law enforcement to go after his enemies.

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