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Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures Donald Trump has now blocked three economic data reports.

The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/MnLQHPV

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F*ck him.

Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict Pope Leo XIV has doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Pope Leo XIV doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying in his first airborne news conference that it was the “only solution” that could guarantee justice for both sides.

Trump’s Administration Is Full of Election Deniers — They’re Already Working to Rig the Vote Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

What do Jeffrey Clark, Harmeet Dhillon, Heather Honey and Kari Lake have in common? While they do happen to be Trump’s favorite election deniers, they’re also the force behind the administration’s anti-voting efforts.

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Trump Is Boosting MAGA X Accounts Operating Overseas A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.

A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.

How John Roberts brought back Donald Trump The Supreme Court empowered billionaires, blocked voters, and ran interference.

The Supreme Court empowered billionaires, blocked voters, and ran interference.

How Trump Has Exploited Pardons and Clemency to Reward Allies and Supporters The president’s second term has brought a flood of clemency for allies and donors — as well as felons, like him, who were convicted of financial wrongdoing.

Those seeking pardons through official channels have watched while Trump grants pardons to people who never entered the system at all.

“If you’re a donor or political supporter, you move to the front of the line,” said a lawyer for one pardon-seeker.

As Federal Prisons Run Low on Food and Toilet Paper, Corrections Officers Leave in Droves for ICE Many of the problems the agency is facing now are not new, but staff and prisoners fear an exodus of officers could make life behind bars even worse.

“We’re broken and we’re being poached by ICE,” one official with the prison workers union told ProPublica. “It’s unbelievable. People are leaving in droves.”

By @keribla.bsky.social

Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.

"Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!"

Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.

More cities are seeing PFAS pollution in drinking water. Here's what Louisville found Workers at the drinking water plant in Louisville, Ky. saw a sudden spike in the level of a 'forever chemical.' They traced it up the Ohio River to a factory embroiled in a pollution lawsuit.

Workers at the drinking water plant in Louisville, Ky. saw a sudden spike in the level of a 'forever chemical.' They traced it up the Ohio River to a factory embroiled in a pollution lawsuit. n.pr/3M80fdi

Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated GOP-led committees are looking into a report alleging Hegseth gave an order to "kill everybody" aboard a boat.

Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated

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Unmanned Systems Forces blow up $60m worth of Russian air defense systems in 3 days; Russian offensive near Zaporizhzhia Oblast's Huliaipole repelled as troops spotted on city outskirts; Ukraine names Russian personnel accused of strike on Sumy that killed 6, injured over 30; and more.

Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures Donald Trump has now blocked three economic data reports.

The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/tal1f15

The Israeli war crimes continue.

WATCH: 'Are you stupid?' Trump rebuffs reporter's question on Afghan resettlement vetting President Donald Trump called a journalist "stupid" for attempting to fact-check his claim that the Biden administration didn’t vet Afghan nationals who came to the United States, related to the shoot...

President Donald Trump called a journalist “stupid” for attempting to fact-check his claim that the Biden administration didn’t vet Afghan nationals who came to the United States, related to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington. https://to.pbs.org/4is4aO4

This is all John Roberts’ fault Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.

This is all John Roberts’ fault

Pope Leo XIV condemned the use of religion for justifying "war," "violence" or "fanaticism" – instead urging Catholics to mobilize their faith and unify others "regardless of ethnicity, nationality, religion or personal perspectives."
https://cnn.it/4oGo7Cp

How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI.

Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI.

Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA.

Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA.

The war crimes continue.

When You’re a Billionaire, Your Hobbies Can Slash Your Tax Bill Thoroughbred horses, auto racing, massive ranches, luxury hotels. The hobbies and side businesses of the ultrawealthy create huge write-offs that can let them get away with paying little or no income ...

Thoroughbred horses, auto racing, massive ranches, luxury hotels.

The hobbies and side businesses of the ultrawealthy create huge write-offs that can let them get away with paying little or no income tax for as much as a decade at a time.

(Published Dec. 2021)

They should never been sent there.

Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.

Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.

Via KFF Health News : For the first time in more than two decades, the United States is poised to lose its measles elimination status, a designation indicating that outbreaks are rare and rapidly contained. https://ow.ly/HzVo50Xz36K

I give 10 percent of my income to charity. You should, too. Regular giving, even in small amounts, can save lives.

Regular giving, even in small amounts, can save lives. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23976937/charity-giving-tuesday-givewell-ten-percent

Murkowski offers support to Democratic senator targeted for retribution by Trump administration | Alaska Beacon U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says Democrats' video was irresponsible but that an investigation isn't a good use of federal time.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski offers support to Democratic senator targeted for retribution by Trump administration, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

Alla Horska’s life and death in Ukraine’s struggle against Russian annihilation Editor's Note: This story was originally published in The Kyiv Independent's first-ever print edition, titled "The Power Within." You can order a copy in our e-store. Carrying a portrait of Ukrainian...

Today marks 55 years since the murder of Ukrainian artist Alla Horska. Over half a century later, Horska’s life is a lasting symbol of the resistance against Russia’s centuries-long campaign to destroy Ukrainian culture.