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- Abigail Spanberger poised to become the Virginia's first woman governor. Cook Political Report calls this closely-watched race a toss-up. Early support for our candidate is so important. Please donate and share this link! https://secure.actbl... .
Abigail Spanberger for Virginia Governor
Show your support with a contribution.secure.actblue.com - Republicans Writing Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Face Risks on Medicaid
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind
G.O.P. lawmakers from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut popular programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.nytimes.com Trump’s Rants About Young Girls’ Dolls Just Got Weirder and Darker
Who actually wants to work at a Barbie doll factory in America, anyway?newrepublic.com- Abigail Spanberger poised to become the Virginia's first woman governor. Cook Political Report calls this closely-watched race a toss-up. Early support for our candidate is so important. Please donate and share this link!
Abigail Spanberger for Virginia Governor
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- John Fetterman faces new spotlight on health, family drama, sparking online uproar Gisele Fetterman reportedly clashed with her husband over support for Israel
John Fetterman faces new spotlight on health, family drama, sparking online uproar
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the subject of a lengthy exposé in New York Magazine about his health, his wife and his tenure.foxnews.com 'Fraud': DeSantises under fire from GOP after millions diverted to kill ballot measure
Questions are swirling around Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after a new report found that $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was diverted through a charity linked to his wife to political committees to kill a ballot initiative.That's according to a new report in The New York Times on Thursday evenin...rawstory.comColumbia Canceled My Course on Race and Media. I'm Going to Teach It Anyway.
This is not a time for media literacy or historical knowledge to be held hostage by institutions bending the knee to authoritarianism.karenattiah.substack.comLetitia James hits Trump with major new tariff lawsuit: "Unlawful"
New York is one of the top U.S. states for imports, making it especially vulnerable to tariff hikes.newsweek.com- Democratic lawmakers reacted with ferocity — and some Republicans with cheers — to the Friday arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an undocumented defendant avoid arrest by ICE agents.
Congress erupts over FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge
Democratic lawmakers reacted with ferocity — and some Republicans with cheers — to the Friday arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an undocumented defendant avoid arrest by ICE agents. Why it matters: To Democrats, the arrest marks a significant escalation in President Trump's efforts to consolidate power and use federal law enforcement to crush legal obstacles to his agenda. "It is remarkable that the Administration would dare to start arresting state court judges," said House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). "It's a whole new descent into government chaos." "The Trump administration again is breaking norms in how it's dealing with immigration, the legal system, and normalcy. ... This is stuff I expect from Third World countries," Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) told Axios. Said Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio): "They arrested a judge?! They can no longer claim to be a party of law and order. This will have to be a red line for congressional Republicans. Unbelievable." What happened: Dugan was arrested Friday morning at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on charges of obstruction and concealing an individual, a spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Milwaukee County Circuit judge is in federal custody and was scheduled to appear before a U.S. magistrate later Friday. A source familiar with the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the arrest to Axios. FBI Director Kash Patel, in a now-deleted post on X, accused Dugan of "intentionally misdirect[ing]" ICE agents who were attempting to arrest Eduardo Flores Ruiz, an undocumented defendant in her courtroom. The other side: Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.) told Axios, "It is abundantly clear that many activist judges around the country have been acting politically in order to sabotage President Trump's agenda, and disenfranchise the 77 million Americans that voted for him." "Judges are not supposed to write the law, and they certainly are not above it," he added. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), a staunch Trump ally, told Axios he, too, supports the arrest, exclaiming, "Lock em up!!" Said Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.): "If she broke the law, she needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent. No double standards." What to watch: Democrats are already calling for an investigation into the arrest and the facts surrounding it. "If ICE is allowed to be above the law, then clearly they need to have their operation looked at closely," said Pocan. Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.), a House Judiciary Committee member, said there should "absolutely" be a probe: "On the face of it, this is dangerous and outrageous and it is designed to intimidate our judiciary."axios.com At least 8 killed, 70 injured as Russia fires more than 200 missiles at Ukraine - UPI.com
Russia unleashed the largest airborne assault in almost a year against Ukraine overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 70 in the capital, Kyiv, which was hit by dozens of missiles and drones, authupi.comMontana farmers sue Trump: 'Can’t afford any more uncertainty'
The Montana Farmers Union on Monday filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought by four Blackfeet Nation tribal members seeking an injunction against the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada. The organization, which has been around since 1912, said that joining the case was a way to contin...rawstory.com'Lock them up': Senator calls on Supreme Court to enforce Trump order with jail sentence
One Democratic member of the U.S. Senate is urging the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to enforce its recent order on President Donald Trump's administration — even if it means putting someone behind bars. Earlier this month, SCOTUS issued a 9-0 decision calling on Trump to "facilitate" ...alternet.orgSenate race to replace Durbin boasts ‘at least a dozen’ serious contenders
Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days of Sen. Dick Durbin’s announcement that he will not seek reelection in the Senate.chicago.suntimes.comWho could replace Sen. Durbin if he retires? Lauren Underwood leads in new poll
Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin hasn't yet announced whether he will run for another term in 2026 -- but there's already new polling on potential candidates ready to step in if he retires.nbcchicago.comDurbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress
Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top leadership slot. He said it was time to “face reality” and make way for someone new.nytimes.com- Texas GOP unwilling to change abortion law to address unviable pregnancies For the first time, lawmakers are clarifying “life of mother” exceptions. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.
Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies
For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.texastribune.org - Harvard rejects Trump’s demands after the government announced a federal review of nearly $9 billion in funding to Harvard and its affiliates
Harvard hit with $2.2 billion funding freeze after rejecting Trump’s demands
The administration demanded changes to policies and governance due to allegations of antisemitism, illegal DEI. Harvard called the directives unconstitutional.washingtonpost.com Kleptocracy, Inc.
Under Trump, conflicts of interest are just part of the system.theatlantic.com- This reporter spent a year dating rabid anti-feminists — here’s what she found
This reporter spent a year dating rabid anti-feminists — here’s what she found
The term "Manosphere" is used to describe a variety of anti-feminist movements and ideologies, which range from PUAs (pickup artists) to MGTOWs (Men Going Their Own Way) to incels (involuntary celibates). There is plenty of infighting within the Manosphere; PUAs (many of whom consider the controvers...alternet.org - "Trump can't assuage the bond market. He can't convince it that he's 'normal' and should get the benefit of the doubt. He can't scare it into submission or bribe it. [It] is not like the Supreme Court or Paul Weiss or Columbia."
Trump Finally Met an Adversary Totally Immune to His Bullshit
And it’s not the Supreme Court.thebulwark.com - Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights
Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.apnews.com - Person arrested outside UnitedHealthcare campus in Minnesota
Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare campus in Minnesota
It's been a little more than four months since the company's CEO, Brian Thompson, was gunned down in New York City.nbcnews.com - Cody Balmer was "harboring hatred" toward Shapiro before setting fire at Governor's Residence, documents say
Cody Balmer was "harboring hatred" toward Shapiro before setting fire at Governor's Residence, documents say
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.cbsnews.com - “We have informed the administration that we will not accept their proposed agreement. Harvard will not negotiate over its independence or constitutional rights.”
The Promise of American Higher Education
No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursueharvard.edu - Trump’s economic policies could cause 'something worse than a recession': Wall St. insider
Trump’s economic policies could cause 'something worse than a recession': Wall St. insider
Many economists, liberal and progressive as well as conservative and libertarian, are warning that President Donald Trump's steep new tariffs could help push the United States into a recession. The liberal anti-tariffs voices include Paul Krugman and Robert Reich, while right-wing opponents of the t...alternet.org - [Not loaded yet]
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Trump targets 'anti-American ideology' at Smithsonian museums
The order says that "divisive narratives" must be purged from the US museums and research centres.bbc.comMaine officials won’t comply with the Trump administration's trans athlete ban
The administration said earlier this month that the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association and a high school are each in violation of Title IX because of the participation of trans athletes.nbcnews.com
