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Illinois AG Kwame Raoul: “this is a political targeting utilizing our military,” he says, citing Trump calling for troops to train in US cities through such operations.

Pritzker says of Trump: “He wants to justify and normalize the presence of armed soldiers under his direct command.” Pritzker says, referring to ICE deployment as a “Trump invasion.”

Gov. JB Pritzker in remarks carried live over multiple local outlets, charges that Trump is following a playbook to “cause chaos, creat fear and confusion, make it seem like peaceful protesters are a mob by firing gas pellets and gas canisters at them.”

With a Democratic Party leadership vacuum, Obama steps up his criticism of Trump Obama's recent public comments came after private conversations with allies about whether he should speak out more, according to people familiar with the discussions.

"It is an intensification that Democrats welcome at a moment when they lack party leadership, even as some say his trademark caution is still getting the better of him."

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With a Democratic Party leadership vacuum, Obama steps up his criticism of Trump Obama's recent public comments came after private conversations with allies about whether he should speak out more, according to people familiar with the discussions.

NEW: Obama has intensified attacks on Trump in recent weeks, a move that came after private conversations w/allies about whether he should speak out more and how to approach high-stakes White House actions as they unfold.

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Lawsuit filed over the Education Department's manipulation of employees' email messages NBC News reported that Education Department employees found their nonpartisan out-of-office messages were automatically changed to ones criticizing Democrats for the shutdown.

Federal employees' union files lawsuit against the Trump administration for altering furloughed Dept of Education employees' emails to include partisan shutdown language, calling it a "blatant violation of First Amendment rights."

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Meet the Trumpy Immigration Judge Who Wants Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deported. Again The judge who just denied Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid co-authored a memo clearing the way for Trump to arrest immigrants at their court hearings.

"Meet the Trumpy Immigration Judge Who Wants Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deported. Again"

The judge who just denied Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid previously signed onto a controversial memo clearing the way for Trump to arrest immigrants at court hearings.

White House Senses Political Risk on Healthcare Despite Shutdown Bravado Aides to President Trump are discussing proposals to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies on which millions of Americans rely.

“behind the scenes, his team is increasingly concerned that the issue at the center of the debate will create political vulnerabilities for Republicans.”

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Response from Dept of ED: “The email reminds those who reach out to Department of Education employees that we cannot respond because Senate Democrats are refusing to vote for a clean CR and fund the government. Where’s the lie?”

Does not acknowledge OOO responses were changed.

Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

NEW: Education employees surprised to find their out of office messages were altered to blame Democrats for a government shutdown

"None of us consented to this ... I don’t think it’s ethical or legal. I think it violates the Hatch Act."
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Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown

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Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

NEW — Dept of Education civil servants tell us that they put up nonpartisan out-of-office email messages that were turned changed to be partisan ones blaming Dems — all without their knowledge or permission.

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Political violence thrusts 2028 candidates onto the national stage More than a half-dozen potential 2028 contenders have personally experienced political violence or had to manage the response to such incidents.

At least a half-dozen potential 2028 contenders have either personally faced political violence, lost friends in such plots or had to manage political unrest in their states.

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From a 'day of love' to 'if they spit, we will hit': Trump's about-face on violence against police The way Trump has responded to protests in California is very different from how he treated the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

They assaulted officers with a flagpole, a stun gun and more. One pepper-sprayed an officer who later died.

On his 1st day in office, Trump pardoned them all.

“Trump is OK with violence, as long as it’s done in his name," cap police officer tells us.

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Trump to ramp up transfers to Guantánamo, including citizens of allies The administration aims to send thousands of foreigners to Guantánamo, including people from Britain and France, with no plans to notify their home governments.

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As autism ignites a national conversation, Temple Grandin has something to say The world-renowned autism expert shares her thoughts with NBC News after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered controversial remarks on autistic people.

Few interviews have meant more to me over the years than talking to Temple Grandin. Grandin helped transform the world's understanding of autism.

At this moment in our discourse, I thought it was an important voice for the public to hear.

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Can Democrats blame all their problems all on Biden? As the party ponders a full reckoning, some on the left say an effort to blame their 2024 White House loss all on Biden is a cop out and positions the party poorly for 2028.

Party leaders who long tiptoed around Joe Biden’s health and questions around his senility now seem to be settling on a new tack in explaining the 2024 loss to Donald Trump: It’s all Biden’s fault.

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Kamala Harris condemns Trump's first 100 days, calling on Democrats to band together The former vice president panned Trump's agenda, saying he pulled America to the brink of a constitutional crisis, devastated the economy and abandoned world allies.

Kamala Harris sharply condemned President Trump's first 100 days in office, saying he pushed America to the brink of a constitutional crisis, devastated the economy and abandoned world allies.

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Trump traveled little in his first 100 days, preferring to spend time at Mar-a-Lago According to an NBC News analysis, Trump has spent 12 of the past 14 weekends at his own properties, and he has traveled far less than he did during the same period in his first term.

Unlike most presidents, Trump has traveled little in his first 100 days.

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Trump traveled little in his first 100 days, preferring to spend time at Mar-a-Lago According to an NBC News analysis, Trump has spent 12 of the past 14 weekends at his own properties, and he has traveled far less than he did during the same period in his first term.

In his first 100 days, President Trump upends American life during the week, then heads to his personal properties (parts of 40 days out of 100) usually to golf.

“It’s like a gambler who bet it all on black and then walks away when the roulette wheel spins."

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Democrats want a great new society post-Trump. They just can't agree on what it will look like. Democrats are increasingly saying that simply unwinding Trump’s policies isn’t enough. But there are still broad disagreements on policy issues and who the next leader should be.

New: Dems across the spectrum are increasingly acknowledging they can’t be seen as institution-defenders and are saying there’s a need to “build something new” post-Trump

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From shaming Hillary Clinton to sharing strikes: Pete Hegseth's shift on handling sensitive info As a Fox News host, Hegseth expressed outrage over Hillary Clinton's private server. Now, he's shrugging off his own actions as defense secretary, blaming reporters and leakers.

From shaming Hillary Clinton to sharing strikes: Pete Hegseth's shift on handling sensitive info

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Biden goes after Trump on Social Security in his first public post-presidency speech Former President Joe Biden had not given any public remarks until Tuesday. He broke that silence to speak to a group dedicated to strengthening Social Security.

Biden goes after Trump on Social Security in his first public post-presidency speech

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Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home “It’s about who’s making the rules,” one federal worker said of the president ordering employees back to the office even as he’s spent nearly every weekend in Florida.

Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home

“It’s about who’s making the rules,” one federal worker said of the president ordering employees back to the office even as he’s spent nearly every weekend in Florida.

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NBC News spoke with a half dozen pregnant women who recently lost their jobs as part of the Trump administration's layoffs across the federal government.

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Pregnant federal employees who were fired grapple with stress of losing insurance and looking for work NBC News spoke with a half dozen pregnant women who recently lost their jobs as part of the Trump administration's layoffs across the federal government.

Pregnant women, some in their third trimester, are among the thousands of fired federal workers now searching for jobs. They face complex challenges with insurance, access to prenatal care and stress on their babies.

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Inside the Explosive Meeting Where Trump Officials Clashed With Elon Musk Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.

“Mr. Duffy said the young staff of DOGE was trying to lay off air traffic controllers. What am I supposed to do? Mr. Duffy said. I have multiple plane crashes to deal with now, and your people want me to fire air traffic controllers?”

MAGA Newspaper Owner’s AI Bot Defends KKK An AI-generated summary tried to offer “different views” on the hate group.

The 'Los Angeles Times' has removed its new AI-powered “insights” feature from a column after the tool tried to defend the Ku Klux Klan.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump The two-term Democrat could be a 2028 presidential candidate. In the past week, he's appeared in Illinois, Washington and the national media standing up to the White House.

New: Gov. JB Pritzker's ubiquitousness the last few weeks comes at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.

In an information climate dominated by Trump and Musk, Pritzker is emerging as a leading oppositional voice.

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8 months pregnant and an above-the-knee amputee, Anna Conn, a CDC worker from NC was among the fed workers abruptly fired.

Her health insurance stops just before her due date.

@NBCNews zooms in on the real people behind DOGE mass firings under Trump.

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