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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 16h

Heidi Bachram, who lost family members in a Hamas attack, criticizes the narrative promoted by certain public figures, saying “this is where the nuance falls down.” #MiddleEast #PublicDebate #Accountability #CriticalThinking

LBC @lbc.co.uk · 16h

‘This is where the nuance falls down in his narrative.’

Heidi Bachram, whose relatives were murdered by Hamas, calls out Tommy Robinson’s ‘agenda’.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 1d

Shoppers can’t stop talking about this compact dehumidifier — it’s energy-efficient, easy to use, and could help save hundreds on bills this winter. Smart home upgrade for the cold season! ❄️💡

#SmartHome #WinterSavings #EnergyEfficiency #HomeHacks #Dehumidifier #BudgetTips

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 2d

Trump praises Gaza truce & hostage release as a ‘historic dawn’ 🌅, urges pardon for Netanyahu. Stay tuned for live updates! 📰

#Trump #MiddleEast #GazaTruce #Netanyahu #BreakingNews #PoliticsToday #LiveUpdates

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

Trump hails the Gaza truce deal and freeing of hostages as a "historic dawn of a new Middle East," and calls for a pardon for Netanyahu. Follow live updates.

Live updates: Israel says Hamas hands over first 7 hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire

The key exchange follows a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war. U.S. President Donald Trump was also arriving in the region along with other leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 3d

⚡ Ukrainian forces launch a counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhia as Russia targets the power grid. The fight for energy — and survival — intensifies. 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #Zaporizhzhia #BreakingNews

Sky News @news.sky.com · 3d

Ukrainian counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhia - as Russia tries to cripple power grid

A Ukrainian counteroffensive has made gains along the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 “Law and order” — words we hear often, but who really gets protected? 👀 #BreakingNews #JusticeForAll

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Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · 5d

Organized criminals including drug traffickers may be laundering money through Canada’s fishing industry. Read about the findings in our latest story.

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International gangs launder money through Canada’s fishing industry, reports suggest

Criminals may be cleaning cash through government-issued licenses on the west coast

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING NEWS🚨:
White House to appeal court ruling blocking National Guard deployment in Portland.
Protests grow as critics call it a “power grab.” 🇺🇸

#USNews #BreakingNews #Portland #WhiteHouse #NationalGuard #TheUReport #AmericaNow #TrendingUSA #HotNews

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 Breaking News: The U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis, who previously led the election-interference case against Donald Trump. Many are calling this move political retaliation. What do you think? 👀🇺🇸

#TrumpNews #FaniWillis #DOJ #BreakingNews #USPolitics

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 22d

In her first interview after losing the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris described Donald Trump as a “tyrant.” 📰 This remark highlighted her sharp criticism of Trump’s leadership style and the direction of U.S. politics following the election.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 22d

Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a “tyrant” in her first news interview since she lost the 2024 presidential election.

Harris knocks Trump as 'tyrant' with 'fragile ego' in MSNBC interview

Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a “tyrant” in her first news interview since she lost the 2024 presidential election.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 BREAKING: Secret Service stops a plot in NYC that aimed to trigger a massive cell phone blackout as world leaders meet for the UN General Assembly. 📵🌍🕊️

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 22d

BREAKING: Secret Service foils plot in NYC that could have caused a dangerous cell phone blackout as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly.

Secret Service foils plot that could have caused dangerous cell phone blackout

The Secret Service announcement about the alleged NYC plot came as President Donald Trump is set to speak at the U.N. General Assembly meeting.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 22d

Alex O'Keefe, a former writer for FX’s hit “The Bear,” was handcuffed and taken into custody while riding a Metro-North train out of New York City. 🚆👮

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 22d

Alex O'Keefe, a former writer for the FX hit "The Bear," was handcuffed and detained while traveling on a Metro-North train from New York City.

Alex O'Keefe, former 'The Bear' writer, claims wrongful detainment on train

Alex O'Keefe, a former writer for the FX hit "The Bear," was handcuffed and detained while traveling on a Metro-North train from New York City.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 23d

A deadly stabbing outside a Phish concert in Virginia left one person dead and two hurt — now the band is responding.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 23d

After a stabbing outside a Phish concert in Virginia over the weekend left one person dead and two more injured, the band is speaking out.

Phish breaks silence on 'tragic' fatal stabbing outside of concert

After a stabbing outside a Phish concert in Virginia over the weekend left one person dead and two more injured, the band is speaking out.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 23d

On today’s Excerpt, I look at FEMA’s uncertain future and how it’s unfolding for state and local governments.

Sarah D. Wire @sarahdwire.bsky.social · 23d

What's next for FEMA? I discuss how the agency's murky future is landing at the local and state level on today's episode of The Excerpt. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

Mourners celebrate Charlie Kirk

Elected officials, faith leaders, Kirk's colleagues and his loved ones remembered the conservative activist at a service in Arizona Sunday. Top Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Pr...

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 23d

Officials report that a 59-year-old man was fatally shot while dining with his family at a New Hampshire country club.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 23d

The 59-year-old man who was shot and killed at a New Hampshire country club was eating dinner with his family, officials said.

Man arrested, charged with murder in New Hampshire country club shooting

The 59-year-old man who was shot and killed at a New Hampshire country club was eating dinner with his family, officials said.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 24d

FCC Chair Brendan Carr loves free speech… unless it’s Jimmy Kimmel. 😏🗣️ #FreeSpeechDrama #JimmyKimmel #SpeechMatters

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 24d

Grammy winner Chappell Roan is touring just three US cities. Here’s an inside look at the kickoff concert.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 24d

Grammy winner Chappell Roan is only hitting three US cities on her tour. We take you inside the kickoff concert.

Chappell Roan brings pop perfection, radical acceptance to tour. See setlist and outfits

Grammy winner Chappell Roan is only hitting three US cities on her tour. We take you inside the kickoff concert.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 24d

Week 4 results in college football have shaken up the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches Poll, but Ohio State holds onto the No. 1 spot.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 24d

The results from Week 4 in college football have shaken up the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches Poll, while Ohio State remains No. 1.

Ohio State still No. 1, Oklahoma joins top 10 in US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25 rankings

The results from Week 4 in college football have shaken up the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches Poll, while Ohio State remains No. 1.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 24d

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 25d

Conservative media swiftly pointed fingers at numerous groups and individuals over Charlie Kirk’s death.

Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 27d

Right-wing media quickly found a wide range of people and institutions to blame for Charlie Kirk's death

Right-wing media are quickly finding people and institutions to blame for Charlie Kirk's death

After Charlie Kirk’s killing on September 10, some in right-wing media called for retaliation against left-wing groups and other targets of their ire, and President Donald Trump’s administration has r...

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 25d

The right has reframed anti-science rhetoric to sound well-intentioned.

Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 27d

The right has repackaged anti-science talking points as well-meaning skepticism: www.mediamatters.org/coronavirus-...

How MAHA media sows distrust and confusion around vaccines and science

Amid the rise of the so-called “Make America Healthy Again” movement, right-wing media figures have employed a variety of tactics that sow doubt and confusion around vaccine efficacy and science more ...

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 25d

Bannon: ‘I won’t accept anything halfway. If you’re looking for compromise, stay out of my way

Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 26d

Bannon: “There can be no half measures here. If you want a half measure, get away from me”

Steve Bannon: "The public schools and private schools ought to be designated as terrorist organizations too"

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 26d

Laura Loomer is openly cheering on political violence — this is exactly what we mean when we talk about inciting stochastic terror.

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 26d

What counts as good news this week: Ted Cruz seems to be admitting there will be future elections where the Republican Party (GQP) could lose the White House.
“They will silence us,” Cruz warned. “They will use this power, and they will use it ruthlessly.

Peter Christian Hall @peterchristianhall.bsky.social · 26d

What passes for good news this week: Cruz seems to expect further elections in which the GQP will eventually lose the White House. Democrats "will silence us,” said Cruz. “They will use this power, and they will use it ruthlessly.”

'Dangerous as hell': Cruz blasts FCC's Jimmy Kimmel takedown

The Texas Republican called Brendan Carr's actions “right out of ‘Goodfellas.’”

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 26d

BBC News — US TV hosts back Jimmy Kimmel as Donald Trump threatens TV networks.

Lozzykinz @lozzykinz.bsky.social · 26d

This reminds me of when I used to kick people at nursery school so had my shoes taken off me.

BBC News - US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens TV networks
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US TV hosts back Jimmy Kimmel and lampoon Donald Trump in free speech row

America's leading late-night TV hosts lament Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech".

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The U.S. Report @theusreport.bsky.social · 27d

The Senate Health Committee heard from recently ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez — but Fox News didn’t cover it at all.

Fired CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate Health Committee, a moment Fox News completely left out.

Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 28d

Fox News completely ignored the Senate Health Committee hearing that included testimony from Susan Monarez, the recently fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director.

Fox News completely ignored Senate hearing with ousted CDC director Susan Monarez

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