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Justice Dept. acknowledges full grand jury never saw final Comey indictment The acknowledgement came during a hearing in which a federal judge heard the former FBI director’s arguments that he is the target of a vindictive prosecution.

If Halligan pulled a grand jury switcheroo, and did not inform the court, this could be her deepest trouble yet.

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It's always a rare treat to do an interview that ISN'T about politics. It's an even rarer treat to be able to yap about one of my favorite movies in the world!!!

Go listen to this very fun ep Johnny did with me for Culture Dumpster :-)

Last night’s lavish White House dinner showed us the global oligarchy coming together in plain sight.

By cozying up to MBS, Trump has signaled to the world that the United States is now on the side of authoritarianism, not democracy.

Texas Republicans in some counties are pushing to count ballots by hand in next year's primary Critics warn the move, which requires more time, money and staffers, could lead to confusion, errors and delayed results in key contests in Texas in March.

Republicans in at least a half-dozen counties in Texas are considering or have made plans to count ballots by hand in next March's primary elections, a move that's financially costly and could inject uncertainty into key contests.

Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30 Canada was singled out for the first time in more than a decade for "flushing years of climate action down the drain," said Climate Action Network International.

Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30

Prince and Princess of Wales walk the red carpet at Royal Variety show

The Prince and Princess of Wales took to the red carpet as they attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since 2023

Meet the Trump-appointed judge who could cost Republicans the House Brown’s ruling this week struck down the centerpiece of a nationwide redistricting effort aimed at protecting the GOP’s narrow House majority.

Meet the Trump-appointed judge who could cost Republicans the House

Former Olympic snowboarder wanted by US charged with masterminding murder of witness A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder who is wanted in the US for running a multi-national drug trafficking network is also facing charges in connection with the killing of a federal witness, the US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has announced.

Former Olympic snowboarder wanted by US charged with masterminding murder of witness

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi's request U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would work to help end the war in Sudan after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked him to get involved in the matter.

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi's request reut.rs/3X8BrE7

An ash cloud blasted more than a mile into the sky and miles down the volcano's slopes on Wednesday. Officials raised the volcano to its highest alert level, evacuated nearby residents and warned people to stay a few miles away from the volcano's crater over fears of additional eruptions.

Flavor of the month! I’m gonna draw a lot of hate, but I’m not really impressed. sorry 😞

United States is starting to look like you’re typical tRump business! Mismanaged hollowed out let’s hope he doesn’t bankrupt our country before he leaves office! Fingers crossed everyone must speak out!

Report: Walgreens cuts hourly workers’ pay for 6 major holidays The hourly employees will only be paid if they work on those holidays.

I warned that private equity taking over Walgreens would be bad for workers.

This is the private equity playbook: they hollow out businesses, cheat their workers, and drive them into the ground.

Red Lobster, Toys "R" Us, and Joann Fabrics. Who’s next?

Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing the risk of a crash

Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure #usnews

U.K. Vows to Ban Resale of Concert Tickets Above Face Value The move aims to prevent “touts,” or scalpers, from charging exorbitant prices for sought-after shows.

The British government on Wednesday proposed legislation that would make it illegal to resell tickets for entertainment and sports events for more than their original face value, aiming to stop scalpers from charging exorbitant prices for sought-after shows.

Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision Scientists in Switzerland are pioneering a way to precisely target drugs in the body using tiny devices controlled by magnets, a technique that could one day reduce unintended side effects.

Scientists have created a robot the size of a grain of sand that is controlled by magnets and can deliver drugs to a precise location in the body.

The capsule might also be useful in treating aneurysms and very aggressive brain cancers.

‘You Think You’re Better Than Me?’ Says Nicki Minaj Interrupting Child Reciting Nursery Rhyme

‘You Think You’re Better Than Me?’ Says Nicki Minaj Interrupting Child Reciting Nursery Rhyme https://theonion.com/you-think-youre-better-than-me-says-nicki-minaj-interrupting-child-reciting-nursery-rhyme/

Those $2,000 Tariff Checks Are a Shell Game President Donald Trump has been touting tariff rebate checks for middle-class Americans, a move he hopes will convince voters that he cares about affordability. The $2,000 payments would go to “all but the rich,” he says — a clear attempt to neutralize an issue that has become an albatross. According to a YouGov/Economist poll released Tuesday, 7 in 10 voters blame Trump’s trade policies for higher prices.

Trump has promised $2,000 checks to every American "except for the rich" as a kind of tariff rebate. But you'll never see a dime of it (via Bloomberg Opinion)

What's happening in North Carolina? Feds are swarming the swing state. North Carolina doesn't often generate national attention for immigration related issues. So why are border agents targeting its cities?

North Carolina doesn't often generate national attention for immigration related issues. So why are border agents targeting its cities?

Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education • Ohio Capital Journal President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Tuesday in trying to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing six total inter-agency agreements signed with other departments…

President Trump’s administration took major steps Tuesday to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing six inter-agency agreements signed with other departments that will transfer several of its responsibilities to those agencies. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/18/r...

Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine's Ternopil as Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for Erdogan talks The attack hit two apartment blocks, injuring at least 73 people. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the 476 drones and 48 missiles fired overnight.

A large Russian drone and missile barrage on Ukraine’s western city of Ternopil killed at least 25 people, including three children, authorities said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey in search of diplomatic support for his fight against Russia’s invasion.https://to.pbs.org/4o0QZof

We need to give Ukraine maximum support. That’s the only way to get Putin to the negotiating table.

Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.

He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.

Release the transcript.

Hagerstown mother and nail salon owner set for deportation to Vietnam Melissa Tran’s six-month legal battle has highlighted the impacts of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign on longtime residents and their families.

Melissa Tran came here on a Green Card at age 11.

She's since raised 4 kids, started a business, & is a beloved member of the Hagerstown community.

Trump is deporting her, despite a judge saying she poses no threat.

Is she the "worst of the worst"? Do you feel safer yet?

“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas. Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.

Abortion bans have killed another woman in Texas.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...

Congresswoman Crockett’s Statement on Federal Court Blocking Texas’ Discriminatory Congressional Maps

Trump admin axed 383 active clinical trials, dumping over 74K participants It’s a “violation of foundational ethical principles of human participant research.”…

The Trump Administration killed over 383 active clinical trials and directly harmed more than 74,000 Americans with lasting future impacts for the public at large.

Trump' s war on scientific research and public health is costing Americans lives and livelihoods.

Trump picks new CFPB director amid efforts to close agency The nomination of Stuart Levenbach was a "technical" maneuver intended to extend White House budget director Russ Vought's oversight of the agency.

Russ Vought is openly admitting this nomination is a front so he can stay on at the CFPB while he tries to shut it down.

Instead of lowering costs for Americans, Trump and Vought want to make it easier for giant corporations to scam families out of their money.