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Trump Says He’s “Not at All” Deescalating in MN After Democrats Fold on Shutdown
The statement came hours after Trump celebrated a deal with Schumer to avoid a shutdown.
Iran’s Nationwide Internet Blackout Has Left Us Feeling Hopeless and Helpless
As Donald Trump threatens further military action, the sense of exhaustion in Iran is palpable.
Jeffries’s DHS Demand Is a Ban on Deporting Citizens — Which Is Already Illegal
DHS has detained and deported countless citizens — but has repeatedly denied doing so.
Venezuela’s Interim Government Agrees to Submit Monthly Budget to Trump Admin
Historian Greg Grandin discusses the latest developments as Trump also intensifies efforts to topple Cuba’s government.
Federal Authorities Arrest Don Lemon Over Filming of Church Protest
Lemon's lawyer called his arrest an “attack” on press freedom and a distraction from “crises” the administration faces.
Trump Sues the IRS and Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax Return Leak
Sen. Ron Wyden said Trump is weaponizing taxpayer privacy laws for himself while giving individuals’ tax records to ICE.
Trump’s Back-and-Forth Threats on Iran Are Psychological Warfare
As Trump threatens Iran yet again, Congress continues to abdicate its responsibility to rein in war.
Democrats Cave on Demands for DHS Reforms, Agree to Short-Term Spending Bill
The deal — a major concession from Democrats — funds DHS and its immigration-related agencies for another two weeks.
Bills Targeting Abortion Pills Advance in States That Already Ban Most Abortions
Meanwhile, bills requiring students to watch “fetal development” videos advance in Florida and Wisconsin.
Blackout Procedures Make It Hard for Families to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Some hospitals are registering patients under pseudonyms and prohibiting staff from contacting family members.