During a congressional hearing on Thursday, an FBI official identified the anti-fascist movement, Antifa, as the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States. Michael Glasheen, the operations director of the FBI’s National Security Branch, struggled to provide concrete details about Antifa’s structure and membership, citing the “fluid” nature of the group and ongoing investigations. Despite criticism from committee members, an FBI spokesperson defended Glasheen’s statements, emphasizing the agency’s efforts to pursue violent actors associated with Antifa. The hearing also highlighted partisan divides, with discussions including immigration policies and vetting standards.
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After being wrongly deported earlier this year, Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared at an ICE field office, but a federal judge ordered that he not be detained, allowing him to leave to the cheers of supporters. Judge Paula Xinis stated that authorities could not re-detain him until a court hearing was conducted. Abrego Garcia, who has been fighting against injustices, was mistakenly deported and later brought back to the U.S. where he faces charges in Tennessee. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the judge’s order and vowed to appeal the decision.
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Republicans block bill to extend expiring health insurance subsidies. Honestly, it’s hard to believe, isn’t it? After everything, after the debates, after the promises, here we are. It seems like Republicans have blocked a bill designed to extend those crucial health insurance subsidies that so many people depend on. And the implications are serious, very serious. We’re talking about potentially higher premiums, maybe even the loss of coverage for countless Americans.
Think about it: the cost of healthcare is already a major burden for many families. Groceries, utilities, everything is more expensive. And for a lot of people, health insurance is already a major financial strain.… Continue reading
Contrary to predictions of a mass exodus following Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory, the luxury home market in New York City has seen a surge in sales. Data from real estate firms indicates significant increases in sales contracts for properties priced above $4 million in the month following the election. Experts attribute the market’s performance to factors like a robust stock market and record compensation on Wall Street, not to any “Mamdani effect”. Despite some initial hesitations, the anticipated flight of wealthy residents to Florida has not materialized, as the real estate market is still doing very well in New York City.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Europe must prepare for potential large-scale armed conflict, as Russia could be the next target. He emphasized the need for increased defense spending, stronger support for Ukraine, and increased production of military resources to counter the growing threat. These warnings were spurred by the ongoing war in Ukraine, along with escalating violations of allied airspace, sabotage, cyberattacks, and espionage linked to Russia. Rutte also highlighted the allied efforts to strengthen defense capabilities and contributions to support Ukraine’s defense.
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Human rights campaigners have reported that Ukrainian children abducted by Russia have been sent to North Korea for “political indoctrination” at the Songdowon International Children’s Camp. The Kyiv-based Regional Centre for Human Rights confirmed several cases of children from occupied territories being subjected to militarization and ideological training, causing potentially severe psychological consequences. Children like 12-year-old Misha and 16-year-old Liza were sent there as part of “Korean-Russian Friendship” events, where they were taught to “destroy Japanese militarists.” Campaigners fear these trips are a form of “children’s diplomacy” and a tool for Russian propaganda, meant to legitimize the annexation of Ukrainian territories. The organization is raising awareness to prevent these isolated cases from escalating into broader Russian policies.
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President Trump announced his intention to pardon Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk serving a state sentence for election-related crimes. Peters, convicted of state charges including attempting to influence a public servant, was prosecuted in a Republican county, which has led to significant criticism. Despite the president’s claim that the pardon is related to alleged election fraud, Colorado officials, including Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Attorney General Phil Weiser, assert that the president lacks the constitutional authority to pardon state crimes. While Peters’ attorney argues that the president may have the power to pardon in this case, legal experts widely disagree, citing that the presidential pardon power is limited to federal offenses.
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Only eight countries, including the US, Russia and China, opposed Ukraine’s resolution condemning Russia’s suicide drone attack on the Chernobyl sarcophagus. Right off the bat, you have to acknowledge the sheer audacity of this situation. Eight countries stood against a resolution condemning an attack on a nuclear disaster site. The implications are staggering, and the company those countries keep is… well, let’s just say it’s not exactly a lineup that screams global cooperation.
Now, let’s break down the list. We’ve got Russia, of course, the instigator of this whole mess. Then there’s Belarus, seemingly content with being a vassal state and doing Russia’s bidding.… Continue reading
Zelenskyy’s potential refusal to cede territory in Donetsk, supposedly for a “special economic zone,” raises some serious red flags, and I can certainly see why Kyiv might be reluctant. The whole idea smells fishy, frankly.
The core issue is this: the US, potentially under a new administration, is suggesting that Ukrainian forces withdraw from the areas they currently control in Donetsk. The carrot offered is a vague “special economic zone.” The stick? Well, it seems to be the potential loss of US support. And if you ask me, that’s a bad trade. Why would Ukraine give up strategically vital defensive positions for something so nebulous, especially when Russia is involved?… Continue reading
Meta has recently removed or restricted numerous accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups, and reproductive health organizations worldwide. This wave of censorship, impacting over 50 organizations since October, includes bans on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, particularly affecting groups in Europe, the UK, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. While Meta denies an escalating trend, campaigners report a significant increase in account removals and restrictions compared to the previous year. Organizations affected by these actions, such as Women Help Women and Jacarandas, have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency, vague explanations for bans, and the potential life-threatening consequences of misinformation.
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Judge Orders Immigration Officials Not to Detain Abrego Garcia
After being wrongly deported earlier this year, Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared at an ICE field office, but a federal judge ordered that he not be detained, allowing him to leave to the cheers of supporters. Judge Paula Xinis stated that authorities could not re-detain him until a court hearing was conducted. Abrego Garcia, who has been fighting against injustices, was mistakenly deported and later brought back to the U.S. where he faces charges in Tennessee. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the judge’s order and vowed to appeal the decision.
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