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Trump exploiting antisemitism fears to undermine rule of law, warns Jewish coalition A coalition of Jewish groups warns that the Trump administration stripping international students of visas under the guise of fighting antisemitism actually makes Jews less safe and undermines the rul...

A coalition of Jewish groups warns that the Trump administration stripping international students of visas under the guise of fighting antisemitism actually makes Jews less safe and undermines the rule of law.

Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.

With Trump reportedly planning to end the IRS Direct File program, there's no better time to remember how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free.

(Published 2019)

The Trump Administration Just Violated Another Court Order It gets worse: The order found that the administration was covertly withholding millions in FEMA funds from blue states.

At least 19 states, all of whom with Democratic attorneys general, presented “undisputed evidence” they were not receiving FEMA funds already appropriated by Congress.

Signal Chat Leak Angers U.S. Military Pilots Men and women who have taken to the air on behalf of the United States expressed bewilderment after the leak of attack plans. “You’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.

Current and former U.S. military pilots expressed bewilderment after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to acknowledge that he should not have disclosed sensitive information in an unsecured group chat.

“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.

Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines The mRNA technology behind coronavirus vaccines is now being used to create bespoke vaccines for cancer patients.

A new type of vaccine based on mRNA technology is seen by many as a potential breakthrough in the fight against cancer.

We sat down with oncologist Lennard Lee to discuss why he hopes these vaccines will prove to be the “silver lining of the pandemic.”

The Entire World Is Pissed at Trump—and It May Cost the U.S. Big Time There’s a growing global call to boycott American-made goods.

Consumers across the world are boycotting American products in protest of literally everything Donald Trump is doing.

What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.

Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that’s not how it works.

Arlington Cemetery Website Loses Pages on Black Soldiers, Women in Military and Civil War The cemetery, which is operated by the Army, said it was working to restore the content. Among the obscured pages was material about civil rights.

Materials on the Arlington National Cemetery website highlighting the graves of Black and female service members have vanished. The cemetery, which is operated by the Army, said it was working to restore the content. Among the obscured pages was material about civil rights.

‘Ruined this place’: chorus of boos against JD Vance at Washington concert Attendance of vice-president – who once disbelieved that people listened to classical music for pleasure – strikes sour note at Kennedy Center in light of Maga takeover JD Vance, the US vice-president, was booed by the audience as he took his seat at a…

‘Ruined this place’: chorus of boos against JD Vance at Washington concert

Curious How Trump’s Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not Get a Straight Answer. National Park Service staff have received talking points ordering them to describe layoffs as “workforce management actions” and to reassure visitors that changes resulting from the cuts won’t impede…

NEW: National Park Service staff have received talking points ordering them to describe layoffs as “workforce management actions” and to reassure visitors that changes resulting from the cuts won’t impede “memorable and meaningful experiences for all.”

By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social

These Are the 10 DOGE Operatives Inside the Social Security Administration The team working at the Social Security Administration appears to be among the largest DOGE units deployed to any government agency.

SCOOP: These are the 10 DOGE operatives inside the Social Security Administration. The team appears to be among the largest DOGE units deployed to any government agency. This includes a number of young engineers whose presence has not been reported. Read the full story:

A president touting Musk’s cars from the White House shows this: the Tesla boycott really irks him | Gaby Hinsliiff Trump has met a force he cannot control: people’s ability to parade their anger and distaste through consumer choice, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

A president touting Musk’s cars from the White House shows this: the Tesla boycott really irks him | Gaby Hinsliiff

A large crowd of protesters in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington in February. A headline reads: "Judge Orders Thousands of Federal Workers Reinstated." Photo by Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

Breaking News: A judge ordered the rehiring of thousands of probationary workers across six federal agencies, saying their firings were based on a “sham.” Follow live updates. nyti.ms/422hhPg

As the Office of Personnel Management oversaw the layoffs of thousands of federal workers and pressed others to justify their positions, the agency’s chief spokesperson repeatedly used her office for a side hustle: aspiring Instagram fashion influencer.

Read more: cnn.it/3R2MBai

What Happens When an Executive Ignores the Law? Ask Constitutional Sheriffs. Opinion | It’s not just about defiance of the law; it’s about reshaping the law to their own purposes.

Many constitutional lawyers agree that there is a pending constitutional crisis, which will be definitively triggered if Trump refuses to obey a court order.

Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.

Elon Musk has signaled to President Trump’s advisers in recent days that he wants to put $100 million into groups controlled by the Trump political operation, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it Agencies from Social Security to the IRS store sensitive data on millions of Americans. Here's what the government knows about us – and what's at risk as DOGE seeks access to the data.

Agencies from Social Security to the IRS store sensitive data on millions of Americans. Here's what the government knows about us – and what's at risk as DOGE seeks access to the data.

Bernie Sanders Is Showing Democrats How It’s Done The Vermont senator is taking his anti-Trump tour to red America—and it’s a smash hit.

"By rejecting passivity, Sanders is also doing more to actually put Republicans—who’ve recently been ordered to abandon town halls in the wake of mounting anger from their own voters—under pressure."

‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items

‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading

Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.

WIRED spoke to federal staffers across agencies about how Elon Musk's $1 spending limit is crippling their research, resources and more. In many cases, employees are already unable to carry out the basic functions of their job.

The world must learn to take Donald Trump literally In his reckoning, there are not so much as sovereign states, but properties with tenants that can purchased

The world must learn to take Donald Trump literally

German lawmakers float ‘Euro Eyes’ spy network amid uncertainty on US intel Senior German lawmakers sound alarm bells that a sudden cutoff could leave Europe dangerously exposed.

The Bundestag’s top intelligence experts are calling for a European spy network, warning that Europe can’t rely on intelligence from the United States amid growing uncertainty.

How DOGE’s Cuts to the IRS Threaten to Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. “If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would…

“By firing us, you’re going to cut down on how much revenue the country brings in,” said an axed IRS specialist who’d been brought in to audit complex tax returns filed by large corporations and wealthy individuals. “This was not about saving money.”

By @andykroll.bsky.social

Beautiful rainbow closed out a warm and sunny yesterday. Today, I woke up to snow! #mountainlife #blueridgemountains

The DOGE Takeover Is Worse Than You Think What’s happening to the US government right now is bad. What comes next is worse.

"Cuts have no apparent regard for civil society or opportunity costs or long-term strategic thinking. Their targets are Elon Musk’s and Project 2025’s targets. They have found no fraud, just democracy at work. They’re apparently eager to see what happens when it no longer does." Brian Barrett:

ProPublica Updates Supreme Connections Database With Previously Missing Disclosures We’ve added more information about the Supreme Court justices’ finances, including newly uncovered filings from Clarence Thomas from the 1990s and Samuel Alito’s latest disclosure.

#ICYMI: We've added eight previously missing disclosures from Justice Clarence Thomas to our Supreme Connections database.

The newly added filings, which cover 1992 to 1999, reveal more than 100 gifts or travel-related reimbursements.

JD Vance’s Debacle in Germany Exposes MAGA’s Sinister Global Endgame Did you know that the United States is joining an international fascist network?

"I never could have imagined, none of us could, that the government of the United States of America would openly ally itself with a fascist political party. In the heart of Europe. In Germany, for God’s sake."

Trump golfs 5 days straight as he accuses teleworkers of hitting the links on the clock Trump has now golfed for five consecutive days in South Florida, The Daily Beast reported on Wednesday — at the same time his administration has purged federal employees and threatened terminations ov...

"They’re going to play golf. They’re going to do a lot of things. They’re not working."

These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase “employment…

Our latest scoop: Engineers who work for Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been brought on as senior advisers at the Federal Aviation Administration. Some have been onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase “employment opportunities for people with disabilities.”

Elon Musk wearing a black "Make America Great Again" hat. A headline reads: "DOGE Claimed It Saved $8 Billion in One Contract. It Was Actually $8 Million." Photo credit: Eric Lee/The New York Times.

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, published a list of government contracts it has canceled, together amounting to about $16 billion in savings. But the biggest single line item on the website appears to include an error. nyti.ms/4k2G0dn