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“Who was accused of rape by his ex-wife”
“If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime, see? So now I can’t claim 100 percent [reduction in crime]."
-President Donald J. Trump, who was accused of rape by his ex-wife.
-President Donald J. Trump, who was accused of rape by his ex-wife.
The one crime Trump doesn't seem to have a problem with? Domestic violence.
"If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime, see? So now I can't claim 100 percent [reduction in crime]," the president said Monday.
www.motherjones.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“Who was accused of rape by his ex-wife”
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Nepal’s government lifted ban on social media platforms a day after violent street protests that left at least 19 people dead. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also resigned late Monday at an emergency Cabinet meeting called by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli.
Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after protests where police killed 19 people
Nepal’s government has lifted its ban on on social media platforms after violent street protests in which 19 people were killed.
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Nepal’s government lifted ban on social media platforms a day after violent street protests that left at least 19 people dead. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also resigned late Monday at an emergency Cabinet meeting called by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli.
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More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
n.pr
September 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
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Congress must act now and protect our data.
Keep DOGE Out of Our Data
Trump has given DOGE unrestricted access to our personal info, from finances to health records. Join me in demanding accountability.
action.aclu.org
August 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Congress must act now and protect our data.
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Trump inherited an economy that was the envy of the developed world, one Biden's team navigated through post-pandemic inflation better than almost anyone.
In just a few months, Trump has torched it—simply because he takes pleasure in destroying his predecessor’s accomplishments. trib.al/Q4HWAfl
In just a few months, Trump has torched it—simply because he takes pleasure in destroying his predecessor’s accomplishments. trib.al/Q4HWAfl
August 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Trump inherited an economy that was the envy of the developed world, one Biden's team navigated through post-pandemic inflation better than almost anyone.
In just a few months, Trump has torched it—simply because he takes pleasure in destroying his predecessor’s accomplishments. trib.al/Q4HWAfl
In just a few months, Trump has torched it—simply because he takes pleasure in destroying his predecessor’s accomplishments. trib.al/Q4HWAfl
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As it turns out, Washington residents are more scared of militarized police than supposed criminals. Restaurants in the nation’s capital saw a more than 25% dip in reservations in the days after Trump federalized the city’s police forces.
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trib.al/1dS7D33
August 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As it turns out, Washington residents are more scared of militarized police than supposed criminals. Restaurants in the nation’s capital saw a more than 25% dip in reservations in the days after Trump federalized the city’s police forces.
trib.al/1dS7D33
trib.al/1dS7D33
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Multiple postal services around Europe say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs
Multiple postal services around Europe say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
bit.ly
August 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Multiple postal services around Europe say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
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Former Vice President #KamalaHarris is going on tour.
Kamala Harris Launches 15-City Book Tour For Her Memoir '107 Days' | BIN: Black Information Network
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to a city near you.
www.binnews.com
August 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Former Vice President #KamalaHarris is going on tour.
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Reducing crime, especially violent crime, requires a lot more work than just sending a bunch of FBI desk-jockeys in tactical gear to wander around the city hassling weed smokers.
I live where DC crime actually happens. Here's what Trump is missing.
“Virtually everything the administration is doing is pro-crime.”
www.motherjones.com
August 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reducing crime, especially violent crime, requires a lot more work than just sending a bunch of FBI desk-jockeys in tactical gear to wander around the city hassling weed smokers.
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In Portland, Trump’s ICE lobbed so many toxic chemicals at demonstrators, a nearby school was forced to decamp to another neighborhood.
“There were chemicals being used on a regular basis and munitions being found on our playground,” the school's executive director said. trib.al/GjaK4ut
“There were chemicals being used on a regular basis and munitions being found on our playground,” the school's executive director said. trib.al/GjaK4ut
August 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In Portland, Trump’s ICE lobbed so many toxic chemicals at demonstrators, a nearby school was forced to decamp to another neighborhood.
“There were chemicals being used on a regular basis and munitions being found on our playground,” the school's executive director said. trib.al/GjaK4ut
“There were chemicals being used on a regular basis and munitions being found on our playground,” the school's executive director said. trib.al/GjaK4ut
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A win! A federal judge has expanded a ruling that stops the Trump administration from cutting off federal money to cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.
August 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A win! A federal judge has expanded a ruling that stops the Trump administration from cutting off federal money to cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.
US is getting left behind and it’s self inflicted by this admin
Solar experts say there's never been a faster adoption of solar, with panels popping up on rooftops. n.pr/41exsIB
Pakistan is tapping into solar power at an 'unprecedented' rate. Here's why
Solar experts say there's never been a faster adoption of solar, with panels popping up on rooftops.
n.pr
August 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
US is getting left behind and it’s self inflicted by this admin
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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge to dismiss a human smuggling case against him.
Abrego Garcia's lawyers want smuggling charges dismissed on grounds of 'vindictive prosecution'
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge to dismiss a human smuggling case against him.
bit.ly
August 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge to dismiss a human smuggling case against him.
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On Monday, Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows ordered that the returning lawmakers could only leave the House floor with written permission and a 24-hour police escort until the House reconvened on Wednesday.
Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier stood her ground.
Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier stood her ground.
Texas Democrat forced to sleep in Capitol after refusing 24-hour police escort
Rep. Nicole Collier has sued the state legislature for unlawful imprisonment.
www.motherjones.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
On Monday, Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows ordered that the returning lawmakers could only leave the House floor with written permission and a 24-hour police escort until the House reconvened on Wednesday.
Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier stood her ground.
Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier stood her ground.
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“You enter legally, and suddenly, because of someone else’s whim, you’re illegal. It doesn’t make sense.”
Trump is running the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.
Trump is running the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.
Trump is making thousands of rule-abiding immigrants undocumented
Inside the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.
www.motherjones.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
“You enter legally, and suddenly, because of someone else’s whim, you’re illegal. It doesn’t make sense.”
Trump is running the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.
Trump is running the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.
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BREAKING | Newsmax pays Dominion $67 million to settle lawsuit over MAGA network’s election lies
Newsmax pays Dominion $67 million to settle lawsuit over MAGA network’s election lies
www.independent.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
BREAKING | Newsmax pays Dominion $67 million to settle lawsuit over MAGA network’s election lies
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Abortion should never be criminalized.
Evidence shows that criminalization of abortion drives women and girls towards unsafe procedures – to the detriment of their safety, their health and their rights.
Evidence shows that criminalization of abortion drives women and girls towards unsafe procedures – to the detriment of their safety, their health and their rights.
August 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Abortion should never be criminalized.
Evidence shows that criminalization of abortion drives women and girls towards unsafe procedures – to the detriment of their safety, their health and their rights.
Evidence shows that criminalization of abortion drives women and girls towards unsafe procedures – to the detriment of their safety, their health and their rights.
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Raiding homeless encampments.
Involuntarily committing unhoused people.
Prioritizing treatment over housing for people struggling with mental health issues.
These moves are a 180-degree turn away from an approach that's proven to help unhoused people: Providing them housing.
Involuntarily committing unhoused people.
Prioritizing treatment over housing for people struggling with mental health issues.
These moves are a 180-degree turn away from an approach that's proven to help unhoused people: Providing them housing.
Trump’s Homelessness Crackdown Has Been Tried Before. It Didn’t Work.
Podcast Episode · Reveal · 08/13/2025 · 28m
apple.co
August 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Raiding homeless encampments.
Involuntarily committing unhoused people.
Prioritizing treatment over housing for people struggling with mental health issues.
These moves are a 180-degree turn away from an approach that's proven to help unhoused people: Providing them housing.
Involuntarily committing unhoused people.
Prioritizing treatment over housing for people struggling with mental health issues.
These moves are a 180-degree turn away from an approach that's proven to help unhoused people: Providing them housing.
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For Trump and his supporters, the actual reduction in crime in the nation’s capital is probably beside the point. Conservatives have worked tirelessly to convince themselves that urban areas are terrifying and that Democrats are synonymous with crime and disorder.
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trib.al/dvi9kMJ
August 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
For Trump and his supporters, the actual reduction in crime in the nation’s capital is probably beside the point. Conservatives have worked tirelessly to convince themselves that urban areas are terrifying and that Democrats are synonymous with crime and disorder.
trib.al/dvi9kMJ
trib.al/dvi9kMJ
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A group of religious leaders in Washington, D.C. is criticizing President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's police force, saying his rhetoric is dehumanizing and counterproductive. n.pr/45jZHbo
D.C. clergy slam federal takeover: 'Fear is not a strategy for safety'
A group of religious leaders in Washington, D.C. is criticizing President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's police force, saying his rhetoric is dehumanizing and counterproductive.
n.pr
August 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A group of religious leaders in Washington, D.C. is criticizing President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's police force, saying his rhetoric is dehumanizing and counterproductive. n.pr/45jZHbo
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All 800 National Guard troops Trump ordered into the streets of Washington this week are now mobilized. The lengths he’ll go to just to distract from the Epstein files is astounding.
August 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
All 800 National Guard troops Trump ordered into the streets of Washington this week are now mobilized. The lengths he’ll go to just to distract from the Epstein files is astounding.
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BREAKING: A federal judge strikes down two Trump administration actions aimed at ending diversity programs at schools and colleges.
Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.
bit.ly
August 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge strikes down two Trump administration actions aimed at ending diversity programs at schools and colleges.
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“Approximately 850 officers and agents were surged across the city. They made a total of 23 arrests," Press Sec. Leavitt told reporters. For reference, the D.C. police average is 58.7 each day.
Almost no one has been arrested because D.C. isn’t actually a crime-ridden hellhole.
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Almost no one has been arrested because D.C. isn’t actually a crime-ridden hellhole.
trib.al/laZVgog
August 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“Approximately 850 officers and agents were surged across the city. They made a total of 23 arrests," Press Sec. Leavitt told reporters. For reference, the D.C. police average is 58.7 each day.
Almost no one has been arrested because D.C. isn’t actually a crime-ridden hellhole.
trib.al/laZVgog
Almost no one has been arrested because D.C. isn’t actually a crime-ridden hellhole.
trib.al/laZVgog
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Despite Trump doing anything to distance himself from Epstein, interviews conducted prior to his death suggest the pair were close long after Trump claimed to have thrown Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago for being a “creep.” A new timeline compiled by CNN reveals just how long the two men were entwined.
Bombshell New Report Casts More Doubt on Trump’s Epstein Claims
In 2019, Jeffrey Epstein referred to Donald Trump as his “closest friend for 10 years.”
trib.al
August 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Despite Trump doing anything to distance himself from Epstein, interviews conducted prior to his death suggest the pair were close long after Trump claimed to have thrown Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago for being a “creep.” A new timeline compiled by CNN reveals just how long the two men were entwined.
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The unlikely coalition fighting to keep Energy Star labels on your appliances [via @grist.org + @climatedesk.org]
The unlikely coalition fighting to keep Energy Star labels on your appliances
The Trump administration aims to kill the efficiency program, but a hodgepodge of interests are trying to save it.
www.motherjones.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The unlikely coalition fighting to keep Energy Star labels on your appliances [via @grist.org + @climatedesk.org]