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The face of pure shenanigans
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The face of pure shenanigans
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, whose ancestors were uprooted by the US from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s, are facing outrage from fellow Native Americans over plans to profit from another forced removal: Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, whose ancestors were uprooted by the US from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s, are facing outrage from fellow Native Americans over plans to profit from another forced removal: Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
December 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, whose ancestors were uprooted by the US from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s, are facing outrage from fellow Native Americans over plans to profit from another forced removal: Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, whose ancestors were uprooted by the US from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s, are facing outrage from fellow Native Americans over plans to profit from another forced removal: Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
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For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of govt-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan w/a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going w/o insurance. For a single mom in Nevada, the spiking costs mean fewer Xmas gifts.
For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of govt-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan w/a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going w/o insurance. For a single mom in Nevada, the spiking costs mean fewer Xmas gifts.
Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Car...
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December 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of govt-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan w/a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going w/o insurance. For a single mom in Nevada, the spiking costs mean fewer Xmas gifts.
For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of govt-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan w/a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going w/o insurance. For a single mom in Nevada, the spiking costs mean fewer Xmas gifts.
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As part of a court filing, the Trump admin is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,”
As part of a court filing, the Trump admin is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,”
Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public imag...
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December 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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As part of a court filing, the Trump admin is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,”
As part of a court filing, the Trump admin is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,”
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
In September, the Supreme Court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement can use looks alone to stop someone they suspect to be an undocumented immigrant.
That look, it now appears, is Indian (Native American).
In September, the Supreme Court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement can use looks alone to stop someone they suspect to be an undocumented immigrant.
That look, it now appears, is Indian (Native American).
How Donald Trump is fundamentally perverting what it means to be Native American
OPINION: “If Trump succeeds in installing a new tribal ally willing to allow him to subvert Native sovereignty, it would be the most profound way he would change who we are.”
www.sfchronicle.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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In September, the Supreme Court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement can use looks alone to stop someone they suspect to be an undocumented immigrant.
That look, it now appears, is Indian (Native American).
In September, the Supreme Court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement can use looks alone to stop someone they suspect to be an undocumented immigrant.
That look, it now appears, is Indian (Native American).
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Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Mega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
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Rubio said, in a cable sent to all US embassies and consulates abroad, the 2023 shift to the sans serif Calibri font emerged from misguided diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Rubio ordered an immediate return to the previous standard Times New Roman.
Rubio said, in a cable sent to all US embassies and consulates abroad, the 2023 shift to the sans serif Calibri font emerged from misguided diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Rubio ordered an immediate return to the previous standard Times New Roman.
December 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Rubio said, in a cable sent to all US embassies and consulates abroad, the 2023 shift to the sans serif Calibri font emerged from misguided diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Rubio ordered an immediate return to the previous standard Times New Roman.
Rubio said, in a cable sent to all US embassies and consulates abroad, the 2023 shift to the sans serif Calibri font emerged from misguided diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Rubio ordered an immediate return to the previous standard Times New Roman.
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The Trump admin is adding a militarized zone to support border security operations in California. The new militarized zone extends nearly from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, traversing the Imperial Valley and border communities including Tecate.
The Trump admin is adding a militarized zone to support border security operations in California. The new militarized zone extends nearly from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, traversing the Imperial Valley and border communities including Tecate.
Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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The Trump admin is adding a militarized zone to support border security operations in California. The new militarized zone extends nearly from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, traversing the Imperial Valley and border communities including Tecate.
The Trump admin is adding a militarized zone to support border security operations in California. The new militarized zone extends nearly from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, traversing the Imperial Valley and border communities including Tecate.
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Trump said the US has seized an oil tanker off the Venuzuelan coast. It’s the Trump admin’s latest push to increase pressure on Pres Maduro, who has been charged w/narcoterrorism in the US. When asked about the oil aboard the tanker, Trump:”Well, we keep it, I guess.”
Trump said the US has seized an oil tanker off the Venuzuelan coast. It’s the Trump admin’s latest push to increase pressure on Pres Maduro, who has been charged w/narcoterrorism in the US. When asked about the oil aboard the tanker, Trump:”Well, we keep it, I guess.”
Live updates: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and unveiled his gold card visa aimed at keeping foreign talent.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Trump said the US has seized an oil tanker off the Venuzuelan coast. It’s the Trump admin’s latest push to increase pressure on Pres Maduro, who has been charged w/narcoterrorism in the US. When asked about the oil aboard the tanker, Trump:”Well, we keep it, I guess.”
Trump said the US has seized an oil tanker off the Venuzuelan coast. It’s the Trump admin’s latest push to increase pressure on Pres Maduro, who has been charged w/narcoterrorism in the US. When asked about the oil aboard the tanker, Trump:”Well, we keep it, I guess.”
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12 former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in DC sued to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation & was not meant as a political gesture.
12 former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in DC sued to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation & was not meant as a political gesture.
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington have sued to get their jobs back.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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12 former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in DC sued to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation & was not meant as a political gesture.
12 former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in DC sued to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation & was not meant as a political gesture.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she deals with the consequences of having her visa revoked by the Trump administration, leading to six weeks of detention.
A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she deals with the consequences of having her visa revoked by the Trump administration, leading to six weeks of detention.
Tufts student can resume research after Trump officials revoked her visa, judge rules
Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested in March amid White House’s crackdown on foreign students’ pro-Palestinian advocacy
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she deals with the consequences of having her visa revoked by the Trump administration, leading to six weeks of detention.
A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she deals with the consequences of having her visa revoked by the Trump administration, leading to six weeks of detention.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Pres Zelenskyy has said he is ready to hold a wartime election within the next 3 months, if Ukraine’s parliament & foreign allies will allow it, after Trump accused him of clinging on to power. The Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections in wartime.
Pres Zelenskyy has said he is ready to hold a wartime election within the next 3 months, if Ukraine’s parliament & foreign allies will allow it, after Trump accused him of clinging on to power. The Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections in wartime.
Zelenskyy ‘ready for elections’ after Trump questions Ukrainian democracy
Zelenskyy says he would hold wartime elections within months given help from allies and Ukraine’s parliament
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Pres Zelenskyy has said he is ready to hold a wartime election within the next 3 months, if Ukraine’s parliament & foreign allies will allow it, after Trump accused him of clinging on to power. The Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections in wartime.
Pres Zelenskyy has said he is ready to hold a wartime election within the next 3 months, if Ukraine’s parliament & foreign allies will allow it, after Trump accused him of clinging on to power. The Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections in wartime.
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“I was paid in the past, Sean, for my opinions, that’s clear, and one day I will be back in that space—but that’s not what I’m paid for now,” he said. “I’m paid to be your deputy director, and we base investigations on facts.”
“I was paid in the past, Sean, for my opinions, that’s clear, and one day I will be back in that space—but that’s not what I’m paid for now,” he said. “I’m paid to be your deputy director, and we base investigations on facts.”
Dan Bongino Admits to Lying During His Pundit Days
Before he joined the FBI, Bongino spread bogus claims about the January 6 pipe bomber—and now says he did it because he was getting paid.
www.theatlantic.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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“I was paid in the past, Sean, for my opinions, that’s clear, and one day I will be back in that space—but that’s not what I’m paid for now,” he said. “I’m paid to be your deputy director, and we base investigations on facts.”
“I was paid in the past, Sean, for my opinions, that’s clear, and one day I will be back in that space—but that’s not what I’m paid for now,” he said. “I’m paid to be your deputy director, and we base investigations on facts.”
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How did the US, which was walloped by Hurricane Helene and four other tropical cyclones last year, escape disaster even as the Caribbean suffered mightily from Melissa in September?
How did the US, which was walloped by Hurricane Helene and four other tropical cyclones last year, escape disaster even as the Caribbean suffered mightily from Melissa in September?
Hurricane season is over. Here's why the US never got hit.
An atmospheric anomaly kept the U.S. from being pummeled by a hurricane. But hurricane season was exceptional in some bad ways, too.
grist.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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How did the US, which was walloped by Hurricane Helene and four other tropical cyclones last year, escape disaster even as the Caribbean suffered mightily from Melissa in September?
How did the US, which was walloped by Hurricane Helene and four other tropical cyclones last year, escape disaster even as the Caribbean suffered mightily from Melissa in September?
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At its heart, baking feels hopeful. It might be about feeding others, or celebrating, or creating a moment of calm in an otherwise chaotic world, but it’s also about the belief that if you measure the ingredients and follow the steps, something good should come out of it.
At its heart, baking feels hopeful. It might be about feeding others, or celebrating, or creating a moment of calm in an otherwise chaotic world, but it’s also about the belief that if you measure the ingredients and follow the steps, something good should come out of it.
The many ways that baking is winter therapy. With a delicious ending
Baking is more than just creating delicious treats. For many people, it's winter therapy. Baking connects us to other people.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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At its heart, baking feels hopeful. It might be about feeding others, or celebrating, or creating a moment of calm in an otherwise chaotic world, but it’s also about the belief that if you measure the ingredients and follow the steps, something good should come out of it.
At its heart, baking feels hopeful. It might be about feeding others, or celebrating, or creating a moment of calm in an otherwise chaotic world, but it’s also about the belief that if you measure the ingredients and follow the steps, something good should come out of it.
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A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.
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In an executive order, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights & advocacy groups (CAIR) in the US a foreign terrorist organization.
CAIR is not designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US government.
In an executive order, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights & advocacy groups (CAIR) in the US a foreign terrorist organization.
CAIR is not designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US government.
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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In an executive order, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights & advocacy groups (CAIR) in the US a foreign terrorist organization.
CAIR is not designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US government.
In an executive order, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights & advocacy groups (CAIR) in the US a foreign terrorist organization.
CAIR is not designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US government.