Sens. Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez held a massive rally in Denver as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, drawing an estimated 30,000 attendees. The event, targeting key swing districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, featured criticisms of the Republican Party and calls for greater action from Democrats. The rally highlighted themes of economic inequality, healthcare reform, and Social Security, emphasizing the need to curb the influence of billionaires. Rep. Gabe Evans, whose district was visited earlier that day, countered with criticism of Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez’s policies, particularly their stance on the oil and gas industry.
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President Trump issued a memo revoking the security clearances of numerous political opponents, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and President Joe Biden. The memo cited a lack of national interest in these individuals accessing classified information, impacting their past access based on previous government roles. This action also targeted Republicans who investigated the January 6th insurrection and several lawyers who have pursued legal actions against Trump. The directive extends to family members and involves rescinding access to classified briefings and potentially other forms of access.
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Sending Americans to foreign prisons is a deeply troubling proposition, one that has sparked outrage and concern. The idea itself flies in the face of fundamental legal principles and established norms regarding the rights of citizens. Civil rights groups are vehemently opposed, and rightly so, asserting that such an action would be unequivocally illegal.
The sheer illegality of this proposed action is a point that bears repeating. It’s not a matter of opinion or political debate; it’s a blatant violation of established legal frameworks, international treaties, and basic human rights. The very notion that a government could simply exile its own citizens to foreign prisons without due process is shocking and should be alarming to everyone.… Continue reading
Canada is diversifying its defense partnerships, shifting away from over-reliance on the United States due to recent trade disputes and concerning rhetoric from the Trump administration. This includes advanced negotiations for a European defense alliance and a review of the F-35 fighter jet purchase, exploring alternatives from France and Britain. Simultaneously, a $4.2 billion partnership with Australia on an over-the-horizon radar system will enhance Canada’s Arctic surveillance capabilities independently, while also strengthening NORAD cooperation. These initiatives aim to bolster Canada’s sovereignty and ensure better value for defense spending. Despite concerns from some industry executives about potential US repercussions, the Canadian government is prioritizing a more diversified and independent defense posture.
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The EU summit in Brussels failed to approve a €5 billion military aid package for Ukraine due to hesitations from France and Italy regarding financial contributions. Disagreements also arose over appointing a high-level EU representative for Russia negotiations. While new sanctions against Russia largely gained support, Hungary opted out. Concerns about potential entanglement in a wider conflict with Russia hampered proposals for sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, highlighting Europe’s efforts to bolster its independent defense capabilities and reduce reliance on the US.
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Trump says a “contract” is being drafted to “divide up” land in Ukraine, a claim that’s causing widespread confusion and outrage. The very notion of such a contract, presented as if the war is merely a business deal, a merger gone wrong, is deeply disturbing. It completely ignores the human cost and the fundamental principle of Ukrainian sovereignty. This isn’t a real estate transaction; it’s a brutal conflict with devastating consequences for millions of people.
The idea of Ukraine ceding land to Russia in exchange for anything – even a hypothetical cessation of hostilities – is far-fetched at best. The suggestion is deeply insulting to the Ukrainian people who are bravely defending their homeland against an unprovoked invasion.… Continue reading
Chuck Schumer’s belief that the Republican Party will revert to its pre-Trump form is misguided. The “old” Republican Party, exemplified by figures like John McCain and Mitt Romney, no longer exists; it has been supplanted by a MAGA-aligned party that rewards extremism and loyalty to Trump. Republicans who opposed Trump have either left politics or embraced his agenda, demonstrating the party’s complete transformation. A return to traditional Republicanism is unlikely, as the current base actively rewards increasingly extreme behavior.
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Despite claims by former President Trump of coordinated attacks, law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and ATF, have found no evidence of a coordinated effort behind the vandalism of Tesla properties. While individual incidents of arson, gunfire, and vandalism are being investigated across multiple states, these are currently being treated as isolated cases by authorities. Although groups like “Tesla Takedown” have organized protests, they have disavowed violence. The attacks, fueled by growing public negativity towards Elon Musk, are being investigated on a case-by-case basis.
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In response to President Trump’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, NASA has removed its commitment to land the first woman and person of color on the moon from its Artemis program website. This decision follows similar actions by other federal agencies to comply with the order, despite the Artemis program’s initial goal, set in 2019 under the previous Trump administration, to achieve this milestone. The removal of this statement notably contrasts with NASA’s recent efforts to increase diversity within its workforce and comes before the Artemis III mission’s scheduled launch in mid-2027. The Artemis program will continue, focusing on lunar exploration and preparation for future Mars missions.
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Following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the revocation of his university degree, X, at the Turkish government’s request, blocked access to student group accounts from prominent Turkish universities. These universities included Galatasaray, Middle East Technical, and Boğaziçi, and the blockages followed widespread student protests condemning the actions as politically motivated. The actions are part of a broader pattern of X complying with Turkish requests to censor dissenting voices, raising concerns about censorship under Elon Musk’s ownership. Student groups continue to protest, vowing to resist government pressure.
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