‘ICE will comply’: Top Minnesota judge threatens criminal contempt for continued defiance Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote that Justice officials were continuing to violate court orders at a historic clip amid President Donald Trump’s mass deportation push.

‘ICE will comply’: Top Minnesota judge threatens criminal contempt for continued defiance

Binance cannot arbitrate customer claims over crypto losses, US judge rules A federal judge on Thursday rejected Binance's request that customers who accused the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange of illegally selling unregistered tokens that lost much of their value arbitrate their claims.

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Ilhan Omar stands by calling out Trump’s State of the Union lies Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota brushed off CNN’s attempt to wring contrition out of her after shouting back at President Donald Trump during his ponderous State of the Union address ...

The response from this progressive lawmaker after the address is turning heads.

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It's the enthusiasm gap, stupid Republicans are in for a world of hurt in November, and a new poll released Wednesday by ABC News and the Washington Post tells us why. Democrats hold a massive edge in the enthusiasm gap—a ...

“The evidence suggests that unhappiness with Trump’s performance in office is the reason these voters don’t admit to having voted for him any longer.”

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Another GOP senator cools on ICE prisons in their own state Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is pretty hyped that she just got confirmation from the Department of Homeland Security that the agency “will not move forward with the proposed ICE facility” in ...

Marsha Blackburn praises ICE as “heroes”—but suddenly doesn’t want a massive ICE detention facility in Tennessee. The enthusiasm fades when it’s in your backyard.

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Mamdani and AOC prove who’s really the party of family values His Español may be “no bueno,” but his universal child care plan is, as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani put it , “muy bueno.” In partnership with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mamdani ...

MAGA says they want more babies. Mamdani rolls out universal free child care. Guess which one they’re attacking?

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Historic disapproval. Presidential rambling. Olympic nationalism gone feral. And a Florida anime fan blaming Medicare for his ass cream. It’s Episode 2 of Room Temp. Episode 2: The State of Delusion

Two-hour ego trip.
Polls collapsing.
Olympics turned into propaganda.
Midterms coming.

New episode just dropped 🔥 Room Temp Ep. 2 👇

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Trump's kooky surgeon general pick withers under mild scrutiny Health influencer Casey Means , President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, brought her inactive medical license to a Senate hearing Wednesday, where she promoted the feel-good ...

Casey Means brought her inactive medical license to her Senate hearing and then spent the afternoon dodging basic questions about vaccines, glyphosate, and health care as a human right. Not exactly reassuring.

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Kansas Republicans ramp up cruelty toward trans people Transgender residents of Kansas have been receiving notices that their drivers’ licenses are no longer valid, the�result of a law�passed by the Republican-led state legislature. Letters sent out ...

A law requiring IDs to reflect “sex at birth” is now voiding licenses across Kansas. People could face misdemeanor charges just for driving to work.

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'They kept the worst stuff': House lawmaker makes explosive accusation on DOJ Epstein drop WASHINGTON — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) uncorked explosive claims Wednesday about stonewalling from the Justice Department, claiming the Trump administration kept the "worst" documents from the public eye.In an interview with Raw Story, Khanna said the House Oversight Committee is proceeding with Clinton...

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) uncorked explosive claims Wednesday about stonewalling from the Justice Department, claiming the Trump administration kept the "worst" documents from the public eye.

Busted: Prominent MAGA influencer account revealed to be White House sock puppet A high-profile MAGA influencer on X with hundreds of thousands of followers has been exposed as being secretly run by a White House staffer.According to Wired, "To its audience, Johnny MAGA looked like an independent voice, another outraged supporter in the MAGA media ecosystem. The account regularl...

A high-profile MAGA influencer on X with hundreds of thousands of followers has been exposed as being secretly run by a White House staffer.

Mike Johnson changes tune on scandal-plagued Republican facing 'detestable' accusations Increasing public pressure appears to have caused Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to change his tune about a scandal-ridden Republican. On Monday, Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) faced calls to resign after it was revealed that he was involved in a sex scandal with one of his aides, who later took her own lif...

Increasing public pressure appears to have caused Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to change his tune about a scandal-ridden Republican.

'Angry little man': MAGA loses it on Hollywood icon over blistering Trump response Hollywood icon Robert De Niro launched a series of blistering attacks against President Donald Trump this week – remarks that prompted Trump to suggest De Niro should be deported and ignited outrage among many MAGA supporters.“Giant acting talent. But a sad, angry little man,” wrote Fox News’ Laura ...

Hollywood icon Robert De Niro launched a series of blistering attacks against President Donald Trump this week – remarks that prompted Trump to suggest De Niro should be deported and ignited outrage among many MAGA supporters.

MAGA Rep stuns when asked, 'Aren’t some things bigger than politics?' A GOP lawmaker on Wednesday continued to stand by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) despite growing calls for the embattled Republican to step down over sexual misconduct allegations following the grisly suicide of a House staffer last year.CNN anchor and congressional correspondent Manu Raju asked Rep. Tro...

A GOP lawmaker on Wednesday continued to stand by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) despite growing calls for the embattled Republican to step down over sexual misconduct allegations following the grisly suicide of a House staffer last year.

New fraud war czar JD Vance announces suspension of blue state's Medicaid funds Vice President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration will shut off certain types of Medicaid payments to the state of Minnesota for the time being."We're announcing today that we have decided to temporarily, temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding that are going ...

Vice President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration will shut off certain types of Medicaid payments to the state of Minnesota for the time being.

MAGA pundit bashed to her face as heated clash gets ugly: 'Her racism is coming out' A Democratic mayor squared off against a MAGA pundit on Wednesday over her "racist' defense of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, and Natalie Winters, co-host of Steve Bannon's podcast, "The War Room," got into a heated shouting match on...

A Democratic mayor squared off against a MAGA pundit on Wednesday over her "racist' defense of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

Top FBI official tied to Trump's retribution campaign suddenly quits An FBI official who served on a working group tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's retribution campaign is calling it quits, according to a report.Marshall Yates, the FBI's congressional affairs director, is expected to step down from the FBI on Friday, CBS News reported, citing sources...

An FBI official who served on a working group tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's retribution campaign is calling it quits, according to a report.

Blind refugee found dead after Border Patrol dumped him across town from his home: report A blind refugee in Buffalo was found dead after Border Patrol agents dumped him across town from his house with no means of getting back, according to a report.According to the nonpartisan Investigative Post, "Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind refugee from Burma who Border Patrol agents dropped o...

A blind refugee in Buffalo was found dead after Border Patrol agents dumped him across town from his house with no means of getting back, according to a report.

'Clear' pattern exposed as Epstein files mysteriously vanish: 'Massive cover-up' Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) identified a clear pattern in a key tranche of files that appear to be missing from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case files — and what they might reveal about a large-scale effort by the Justice Department to shield President Donald Trump.These files, per earlier rep...

'Clear' pattern exposed as Epstein files mysteriously vanish: 'Massive cover-up'

Karl Rove exposes Trump's massive blunder at 'angry, pugnacious' State of the Union President Donald Trump's record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union extravaganza dazzled Republicans, but veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove said the MAGA leader committed a "key mistake."Trump's lengthy speech honored Olympic hockey heroes and Medal of Freedom recipients, electrifying the chamber ...

President Donald Trump's record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union extravaganza dazzled Republicans, but veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove said the MAGA leader committed a "key mistake.

DeSantis dealt major blow on paying for 'Alligator Alcatraz' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got a blow on Wednesday, as Justice Department attorneys torpedoed a key way his state was hoping to pay for an infamous immigrant detention project known as "Alligator Alcatraz."According to the Florida Phoenix, federal attorneys have declared that a $608 million federal r...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got a blow on Wednesday, as Justice Department attorneys torpedoed a key way his state was hoping to pay for an infamous immigrant detention project known as "Alligator Alcatraz.

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Massive wagers on Trump confirming alien life ignite insider trading speculation Someone in the Trump administration may be trying to profit from the president's push to release information about extraterrestrial life, according to a new analysis. The Atlantic analyzed betting data on Kalshi, a prediction market app, and found that one bettor placed a $100,000 wager that Preside...

Someone in the Trump administration may be trying to profit from the president's push to release information about extraterrestrial life, according to a new analysis.

'Sick and pathetic': Analysts outraged by Republicans' latest attack on trans people The latest attack against the transgender community by Republicans in Kansas incited outrage among analysts on Wednesday night. The Kansas Division of Vehicles sent letters to transgender people on Wednesday, saying that their driver's licenses would be considered invalid as of Thursday because of a...

The latest attack against the transgender community by Republicans in Kansas incited outrage among analysts on Wednesday night.

Trump's surgeon general pick accused of corruption by Dem Senator Chris Murphy Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) confronted Trump's surgeon general nominee Casey Means over undisclosed financial ties to wellness products she endorsed on social media. Murphy cited FTC policy requiring disclosure of financial relationships when recommending products online. He presented evidence that Mea...

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) confronted Trump's surgeon general nominee Casey Means over undisclosed financial ties to wellness products she endorsed on social media.