In September 2024, former border czar Tom Homan was recorded accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents posing as executives seeking government contracts. The investigation, originating from a separate counterintelligence probe, was closed due to insufficient evidence of a specific agreement in exchange for the cash. Despite this, a White House spokesperson criticized the probe as politically motivated, though Homan had stated he would not be involved in specific contract decisions. Prior to this, Homan had been paid by a construction firm that had secured a contract for border wall construction.
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The Trump administration has announced the discontinuation of the annual report on hunger in America, citing its “overly politicized” nature and inaccuracies. This decision follows President Trump’s signing of legislation that significantly reduced food aid. The USDA stated that the data collection methods were subjective and didn’t reflect the current positive economic indicators, such as lower poverty rates and increased wages. Critics argue that this move is intended to obscure the potential impact of food stamp cuts and make it harder to measure the prevalence of hunger.
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The Pentagon has implemented a new policy requiring credentialed journalists to sign a pledge agreeing not to report any information, even unclassified, that has not been authorized for release. This policy, detailed in a 17-page memo, increases media restrictions and threatens journalists with the loss of access if they violate it. Press freedom advocates and organizations have strongly criticized the non-disclosure agreement, calling it an assault on independent journalism and a form of government censorship. The restrictions include the ban on reporters entering wide areas of the Pentagon without a government escort.
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A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court by West Point law professor Tim Bakken alleges the U.S. Military Academy is violating the First Amendment by restricting professors’ opinions in the classroom and censoring certain books and courses. The suit, seeking class-action status for West Point’s civilian faculty, claims the academy began scrutinizing faculty speech following a January executive order. According to the lawsuit, West Point has implemented policies that control and suppress faculty speech by requiring approval for public comments, removing content from webpages, and preventing instructors from expressing opinions in the classroom.
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Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has declared Poland’s readiness to shoot down unauthorized foreign aircraft entering its airspace. This decision follows recent incidents of Russian incursions into NATO territory, prompting heightened security measures. Tusk emphasized that the Polish government will take decisive action to protect its airspace and ensure national security. The Prime Minister stated unequivocally that there will be no hesitation in the face of airspace violations.
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During a memorial, the speaker diverged from the solemn occasion, injecting a political tone reminiscent of a campaign rally. He shared that he disagreed with the sentiment of wanting the best for his opponents, directly contradicting the intended message. The speaker candidly admitted to disliking his opponent and not wishing them well, drawing laughter from the crowd. This statement was in stark contrast to the widow’s initial expressions of unity and strength.
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During his campaign, Donald Trump denied any involvement with Project 2025, a far-right policy blueprint, even labeling its ideas as ridiculous. However, after winning the election, Trump swiftly implemented numerous proposals outlined in Project 2025, including policy changes regarding deportation, civil servants, and federal agencies. Furthermore, Trump appointed key figures associated with Project 2025 to influential government positions. A response from the FCC’s chairman to a social media post has revealed that Trump’s administration views these actions as a joke. This betrayal not only undermines journalistic efforts to expose the truth but also disregards the trust of Trump’s voters.
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On September 21st, Ukraine’s HUR special unit Prymary conducted a successful strike, marking the first-ever attack on a Soviet-designed Be-12 anti-submarine aircraft, known as “Mail.” This aircraft is equipped with advanced systems for underwater target detection. During the same operation, the HUR also claimed to have damaged a Russian Mi-8 helicopter. The attack follows an earlier reported destruction of three Mi-8 helicopters and a radar station in Crimea.
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Reports indicate that at least 30 people, primarily civilians, were killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley on Monday, following a military operation targeting Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts. Authorities have stated that an explosion, attributed to bomb-making material stored by TTP terrorists, caused the casualties and damaged several houses. Local officials confirmed the deaths of at least 14 militants, who were utilizing the compound as a bomb-making factory and allegedly using civilians as human shields. This incident follows previous operations, including one on Sunday and earlier engagements in September, amidst an increasing number of militant attacks claimed by the TTP, which has ties to the Afghan Taliban.
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US targets wife of Brazilian Supreme Court justice with sanctions, and it’s hard not to see the layers of complexity – and potential hypocrisy – wrapped around this move. It’s like a political drama, a bit of a dark comedy, and a whole lot of geopolitical maneuvering all rolled into one. The core of the issue is pretty straightforward: the United States has decided to impose sanctions on the wife of a prominent Brazilian Supreme Court justice.
This situation immediately brings to mind the context of the former U.S. president, who, himself, is facing serious legal challenges. It’s not lost on anyone that the U.S.… Continue reading
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