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A government-produced commercial touting a military operation aired Thursday on CBS, following scrutiny of the network's rightward shift…
began Sep 24now
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№722 (page 21) · newest development 3d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“It's the words, 'Paid for by the U.S. government,' that is drawing fire. A similar ad will air on this network tonight.”
— Weijia Jiang · full quotes →
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Analysis argues land value tax would better fund California's budget than fleeing billionaires.
began Sep 24now
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№723 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 59 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“billionaires, unlike land, have feet.”— Center for Land Economics · Hacker News · full quotes →
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A federal judge ruled the White House violated due process by revoking press access without notice, but compliance remained disputed…
began Sep 22now
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№724 (page 21) · newest development 3d ago · 3 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The Chinese communist state media is allowed onto the White House grounds … but we are not”— CNN's Kaitlan Collins · full quotes →
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The administration blocks outlets from a second White House event after a judge ordered restored press access, reigniting conflict over…
began Sep 24now
113 pieces · 1 source · 133 comments
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№725 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 113 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Breaking as we speak -- MS NOW and CNN have just been blocked from attending yet another White House event ... I was told to reach out to Steven Cheung”— MS NOW · full quotes →
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Social media users question why U.S. competition with China focuses on AI rather than healthcare, infrastructure, or quality of life.
began Sep 24now
6 pieces · 1 source · 14 comments
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№726 (page 21) · newest development 3d ago · 6 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“We're in an AI race with China" okay why aren't we in a solar race or high-speed rail race or healthcare race or quality of life race or some shit.”— Elizafox · full quotes →
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Fresh polling model shows Labour would need support from at least two other parties to govern, reversing Reform UK's near-majority from…
began Sep 23now
5 pieces · 4 sources · 54 comments
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№727 (page 21) · newest development 5d ago · 5 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Labour would be the largest party in a hung parliament, were an election held tomorrow”— YouGov · full quotes →
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The image excludes Melania Trump and Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan but apparently includes an aide, sparking questions about the photo's…
began Sep 24now
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“In reality, Trump did not remain steely throughout the military flyover, but winced in pain at the loud noise from the B-1 heavy bomber overhead.”— New Republic, News outlet · full quotes →
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White House excluded American outlets despite court order, while China Global Television Network covered the president's encounter with Xi…
began Sep 23now
17 pieces · 5 sources · 125 comments
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№729 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 17 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Chinese state media got access to the White House—but not American outlets that Trump doesn't like.”— The New Republic, News outlet · Mastodon · full quotes →
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A lip reader reportedly caught the president making a comment to China's leader during a welcoming ceremony.
began Sep 24now
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№730 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 6 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
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A short answer from the Michigan Senate candidate to a child's question draws a huge wave of online support and Senate-race enthusiasm.
began Sep 24now
76 pieces · 1 source · 148 comments
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№731 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 76 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“And I was there watching this! ❤️❤️❤️ You gave me hope.”— @monkeysis.bsky.social · full quotes →
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A Second Circuit panel questioned prosecutors on the Constitution's speech-or-debate clause during oral arguments over the former senator's…
began Sep 24now
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№732 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Prosecutors must attempt to prove them solely through evidence that the legislator entered a corrupt quid pro quo agreement for official action. They must not…”— Bob Menendez, Former senator, appellant · full quotes →
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Alaska Democrat and pro-LGBTQ+ Senate candidate faces claims from four former staffers of using offensive language.
Sep 25now
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№733 (page 21) · newest development 3d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“At the time of their passing, Mary was parenting kids through their own grief, serving full-time in the US House of Representatives thousands of miles from…”— Harry Child, Campaign spokesperson · Press · full quotes →
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A little-known 2014 policy froze skilled migrant pay thresholds for a decade, tripling temporary visas and creating what experts call an…
began Sep 24now
3 pieces · 3 sources
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№734 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“What we ended up with was this underclass of the permanently temporary.”— Martin Parkinson · full quotes →
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Scott Jennings, a potential White House press secretary candidate, publicly questioned Trump's decision to eject CNN and other outlets from…
began Sep 21now
9 pieces · 2 sources
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№735 (page 21) · newest development 3d ago · 9 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“It seems to me the net result of this has been — he has less reach. And his message is not going to get out as much.”— Scott Jennings, CNN political commentator · CNN broadcast · full quotes →
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Liberal and left-wing Jewish organizations demonstrated against the Israeli PM's arrival for his U.N. address, with dozens arrested.
began Sep 24now
3 pieces · 2 sources · 5 comments
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№736 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“We are gathered here as American Jews, Israelis, New Yorkers, to say: You are not welcome here.”— Margo Hughes-Robinson, Executive director, New York Jewish Agenda · Press · full quotes →
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Officials reported 58% for United Russia; experts estimate 34% without fraud, and actual turnout around 40%, not the claimed 59%.
began Sep 21now
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№737 (page 21) · newest development 3d ago · 17 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“we're talking about roughly 86 people, so if we're talking about the State Duma, that's a serious contribution”— Vladimir Yakushev, United Russia general council secretary · Meduza EN · full quotes →
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Israeli PM rejects accusations of genocide at the UN General Assembly, asserting Israel's defensive actions.
began Sep 24now
7 pieces · 2 sources · 68 comments
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№738 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 7 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Israel didn't commit genocide. Israel prevented genocide.”
— Benjamin Netanyahu · full quotes →
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An appeals court rejected a trial judge's 2024 finding that Lucio is innocent, leaving her conviction intact despite bipartisan calls for…
began Sep 24now
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№739 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 5 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“We will proceed to federal court and do everything in our power to make sure Melissa …, an innocent mother who has suffered unbelievably, is not executed for a…”— Vanessa Potkin · full quotes →
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Del Somerville becomes first jailed after anti-migrant demonstration near Eastney Marina on 6 September.
began Sep 24now
7 pieces · 3 sources · 22 comments
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№740 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Police officers dedicate their lives to the protection of the public regardless of their own views, the very least they can expect is that those who engage in…”— Judge Daniel Sawyer, Presiding judge · Reddit · full quotes →
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Utah Republican John Curtis wants the Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. after a Putin-linked oligarch bankrolled part of his…
began Sep 18now
174 pieces · 7 sources · 130 comments
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№741 (page 21) · newest development 5d ago · 174 pieces from 7 sources · ranked by recent attention
“The Trump family corruption is bottomless”— cupcakeyow.bsky.social, Bluesky commenter · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Bipartisan senators say they're closer than ever to an energy permitting bill, but polling shows data centers are politically toxic.
began Sep 24now
23 pieces · 3 sources
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№742 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 23 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“If you phrase permitting reform as serving data centers, the polling results get way worse”— Alex Lundry · full quotes →
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Appeals court rejects abrupt suspension of LAHSA, orders release of withheld federal funds.
began Sep 24now
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№743 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 6 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“We agree that HUD, as a steward of federal taxpayer funds, has the ability and duty to address the serious allegations of fraud and mismanagement levied…”— Ninth Circuit panel · full quotes →
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A 30-second spot funded with federal dollars and aired on Fox News and Newsmax prompts Democratic accusations of law violations as midterms…
began Sep 24now
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№744 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“This may be felony criminal theft and conversion of government property for political campaign purposes.”
— Rep. Jamie Raskin · full quotes →
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Federal law prohibits using public funds for political propaganda, but a 30-second spot praising Trump began airing on Fox and Newsmax this…
began Sep 24now
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№745 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“This appears to be a clear instance in which the federal government is illegally using taxpayer money on brazen political propaganda.”— Steve Benen, Producer, The Rachel Maddow Show · Press · full quotes →
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A White House-endorsed overhaul of college athletic rules is fracturing the Democratic caucus as a Senate vote looms.
began Sep 24now
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№746 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“An ugly fight is brewing among Democrats about an unlikely issue: college sports regulation.”— Politico · Press · full quotes →
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Trump pays tribute to the supporter wounded in the 2024 assassination attempt, who was left with permanent injuries and bullet fragments.
began Sep 24now
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№747 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 3 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention
“After being wounded while protecting his family, Jim showed tremendous bravery, courageously continuing to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, and maintaining a positive…”
— Donald Trump · full quotes →
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Labour MP Hinder defends women's collective action within their party, questioning socialist opposition to female self-organization.
began Sep 24now
2 pieces · 2 sources · 151 comments
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№748 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Lads, the women are saying "NO"… That's your cue to sod off. It's really simple. What kind of socialist protests against women organising collectively within…”— Jonathan Hinder · full quotes →
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After a court ruling, the White House briefly restores reporter access then blocks outlets again from Xi Jinping dinner.
began Sep 22now
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“They again said that we were specifically denied access and that they were not letting in the CNN editorial presence.”— Kristen Holmes, CNN Senior White House Correspondent · Mastodon · full quotes →
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President Abelardo De la Espriella's right-wing government cut relations effective September 19, citing terrorism links and nuclear…
began Sep 24now
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№750 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 8 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention
“poses a serious threat to international peace and security”— Colombia Foreign Ministry · full quotes →
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Far-right candidate says export restrictions would have 'incalculable' consequences as EU depends on US for over half its diesel.
began Sep 24now
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“The surge in fuel prices 'hits all French people really hard' and is 'their main concern' right now.”
— Marine Le Pen · full quotes →
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Bernie Sanders pressed Trump's FDA nominee to endorse healthcare as a human right; she declined to answer directly.
began Sep 24now
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№752 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“Yeah, which may have something to do with the legislation that we passed several years ago.”
— Bernie Sanders · full quotes →
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Defense Secretary reports cash, investments, and Bitcoin holdings as Congress considers removing him over Iran war handling.
began Sep 24now
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№753 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 5 pieces from 4 sources · ranked by recent attention
“including more than $1 million in cash held in a single bank account. EVERYONE knows you don't keep more than $250k in a single account.”— Born_Balance6881 · full quotes →
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China secured a brief tariff pause and panda diplomacy optics, but key disputes on trade, chips, and Taiwan remain unresolved.
began Sep 24now
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“China believes the United States is trying to contain its rise as a superpower, and it wants Washington to stay out of its way - particularly when it comes to…”— BBC News · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Sen. Merkley plans next-week resolutions to block Trump's proposed D.C. monuments.
began Sep 24now
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“Senate Democrats are putting Republicans on notice that they're prepared to use every available legislative means, including the appropriations process later…”— Axios · full quotes →
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Conservative outlets step in as mainstream networks boycott access to the White House.
began Sep 24now
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№756 (page 21) · newest development 4d ago · 8 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention
“With the real networks boycotting, the pro-Trump channels have stepped up—and screwed up.”— Will Sommer, Reporter · full quotes →
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— Don Beyer, U.S. Representative (D-VA) · Beyer.house.gov statement · full quotes →
