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2 hours ago

Trump Came in With a Lot of Political Capital. In 6 Months, He's Squandered It.

Trump's 2024 election victory indicated significant support among diverse voters and youth, presenting opportunities for a broader political realignment.
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fromJezebel
2 hours ago

Vive La France! The Macrons Sue Candace Owens for Defamation

A 219-page complaint alleges Candace Owens has posted multiple lie-filled videos asserting Brigitte Macron is transgender, using these false statements to gain notoriety and profit.
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#trump
fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago
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'You should really be looking at Bill Clinton not Jeffrey Epstein,' says Trump as pressure grows for release of files relating to late sex offender

fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago
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'You should really be looking at Bill Clinton not Jeffrey Epstein,' says Trump as pressure grows for release of files relating to late sex offender

#donald-trump
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago
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Laura Ingraham Slams Democrats for Trying To Resurrect Epstein' Case Two Weeks After She Called for More Epstein Info

fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago
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Laura Ingraham Slams Democrats for Trying To Resurrect Epstein' Case Two Weeks After She Called for More Epstein Info

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Beware the blizzard of lies: US advice on how to handle Farage's Trump tactics

Farage has proposed sending prisoners abroad including to El Salvador, suggesting an extensive police recruitment drive and cutting health and education spending.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

Weisbrot: Rethink sanctions. They're killing as many people as war does.

Broad economic sanctions, primarily from the U.S., are estimated to kill approximately 564,000 people annually, predominantly children, reflecting a shift in how conflicts are waged.
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#violence
#tariffs
#democracy
#immigration
fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Is it time for a president under the age of 40?

Irish people seem to prefer candidates with extensive experience and wisdom, often evidenced by the selection of venerable poets or eminent lawyers for the presidency.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

Today in History: July 26, Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibiting discrimination based on mental or physical disabilities.
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#human-rights
#public-safety
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Are Syria's Kurds next at risk of sectarian violence? DW 07/26/2025

Farhad Shami, spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces, stated that disarmament for Kurds is a "red line" and that those betting on their capitulation will lose.
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fromABC News
2 hours ago

Some of Mamdani's platform is surprisingly similar to Bloomberg's, experts say

Mamdani's plans include free crosstown buses, a significant property tax hike on the wealthy, and initiatives to improve food access in neglected neighborhoods.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago

'Sweden doesn't want me to stay here, but it doesn't want me to leave either'

"We came to Sweden in 2017 and then I applied for asylum right away, because my passport was cancelled so I couldn't live in Sweden and apply for a work permit."
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fromBusiness Insider
25 minutes ago

Inside NATO's 'eyes in the sky' watching Russian moves from 30,000 feet

As the aircraft soared over Eastern Europe, tiny triangles and U-shapes blinked across a glowing console. Each shape marked a presence - a ship, a fighter jet, or something else moving near the Baltic Sea and the militarized Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
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fromESPN.com
11 hours ago

The NFL's one and only HBCU draft pick won't soon forget where he comes from

Markus Lawrence expressed concern about Carson Vinson potentially entering the transfer portal, fearing the loss of a talented player to bigger schools and paydays. However, Vinson chose to remain at Alabama A&M, focusing on loyalty and commitment rather than leaving for financial gain, ultimately shaping his path to the NFL.
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fromRaw Story
11 hours ago

'Dirty deeds!' NYC Republicans accused of 'classic case of ballot stuffing'

"This is a classic case of ballot stuffing, where one or more bad actors attempted to mix in 22 fake ballots with legitimate votes," said Aaron Foldenauer, an attorney representing Sarantopoulos.
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#wire-fraud
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Polls open in Taiwan's key recall election' closely watched by China

In Taiwan's high-stakes recall election, polls opened with the potential to unseat numerous opposition Kuomintang lawmakers, pressing forth significant political implications for the island's governance.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

Ghislaine Maxwell questioned on Epstein case DW 07/26/2025

Todd Blanche questioned Ghislaine Maxwell for one and a half days without disclosing specifics. Maxwell's lawyer indicated discussions covered a wide range of topics, involving about 100 individuals.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

Taiwan votes to decide whether to oust lawmakers from China-friendly party

Taiwanese voting are to determine the potential ousting of one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party amidst concerns over democratic integrity.
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#international-relations
fromNewsday
10 hours ago

With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others

The Biden administration is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities to end investigations into campus antisemitism, mirroring a deal with Columbia University.
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fromKOMO
20 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani 'unabashedly' supportive of 'Palestinian liberation' in 2021 interview

"It is so, so important that we do not cede any ground to apartheid and to supporters of apartheid and that we be unabashed in our criticism of it."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Judge dismisses Trump officials' lawsuit over Chicago sanctuary policies

A judge in Illinois dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration that challenged Chicago's sanctuary city policies, stating they do not violate federal laws.
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#aclu
fromNew York Post
12 hours ago

Illegal migrant charged in CBP officer's shooting in dramatic court showdown with victim's coworkers

Christhian Aybar-Berroa, accused of being the getaway driver in a botched robbery, faced off-duty Customs and Border Protection officers at his arraignment.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Letters: Voters have the power to lift nation's veil of fear

Voters possess the power to influence politics by electing representatives and engaging with Congress.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sentence before verdict: Trump's attack on Obama is straight out of Alice in Wonderland | Austin Sarat

The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of American justice, contrasting with the unfairness seen in totalitarian regimes.
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from99% Invisible
18 hours ago

Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones - 99% Invisible

The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution connects to the legacy of slavery and its ongoing implications in American society.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: DNC targets vulnerable House Republicans with Epstein ads

"Call your representative. Demand they release the Epstein files," says the ad, while hitting House Republicans for going on August recess without having cast a floor vote to release more Epstein details.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Support for legal abortion is as high as it was when the Supreme Court opened the door to state bans

Three years after the Supreme Court opened the door to state abortion bans, most U.S. adults say abortion should be legal, similar to before the ruling.
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Naturalization ceremony at Cornell welcomes 20 new citizens | Cornell Chronicle

"People still do practice the ideals that were written down on parchment about 250 years ago, and that is kind of extraordinary."
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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Are the Democrats Getting Better at the Internet?

Kamala Harris's campaign account quickly co-opted the vivid chartreuse aesthetic of Charli XCX's latest album, as did Harris's supporters, leading to a flurry of memes and imagery.
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fromNewsmax
16 hours ago

Love America Full Time or Not at All

Every year my girlfriend, Esther, and I would go to Coney Island, New York, to spend the day. It was a journey beginning on the 'D' train, to Stillwell Avenue.
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fromeuronews
1 day ago

Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to 'unworkable' rules

Meta announced it will cease all political, election, and social issue advertisements in the EU starting October 2024, citing operational challenges from new regulations.
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fromThe American Conservative
1 day ago

Behind the Curtain on the Big, Beautiful Bill

President Trump highlighted the significance of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act by emphasizing its large $1.7 trillion spending cut, implying it would go unnoticed.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The 2028 Presidential Race Has Begun

Rahm Emanuel has become a media presence, suggesting exploratory moves towards a presidential campaign while critiquing Democrats’ missteps in the 2024 elections.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump and Fed chairman clash over renovation site cost. And, Gaza peace talks stalled

President Trump toured the renovation project at the Federal Reserve, which has seen costs inflate from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion and now claims it has reached $3.1 billion. Trump's dissatisfaction was evident during the tour, especially regarding the construction overruns due to steel tariffs, COVID, and inflation.
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