Following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down an executive order on birthright citizenship, Sean Davis, CEO of The Federalist, has advocated for extreme measures. In a social media post, Davis proposed a seven-point plan that includes banning pregnant foreigners, requiring sterilization of all visitors, and even the dissolution of the Union. These “unhinged” remarks suggest that if the judiciary oversteps its bounds, more drastic actions are warranted to control national citizenship. Davis asserts that a nation unable to restrict citizenship cannot truly be a nation.
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In a significant shift for the Democratic Party, progressive challenger Melat Kiros unseated three-decade incumbent Diana DeGette in Denver, reflecting a broader anti-establishment wave empowering leftists and socialists nationwide. DeGette, despite her progressive stances on domestic issues, faced criticism for complacency and for adhering to the party line on support for Israel, while Kiros’s campaign highlighted her condemnation of the industry’s silence on the conflict in Gaza. This victory, following similar progressive wins in New York, signals a growing challenge to the Democratic establishment, with organizers asserting that organized people power can overcome traditional campaign funding.
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The president’s latest financial disclosure report details significant income from various sources, including hundreds of millions from crypto token sales and royalties. Major revenue streams also consist of substantial earnings from his golf and club properties, such as Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral. The report further reveals substantial investments in leading technology companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, alongside significant royalty income from ventures capitalizing on his name and political brand. Liabilities, including judgments from legal disputes with E. Jean Carroll, are also noted.
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Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton was recently observed vacationing in Iceland with Tracy Duhon, a woman with whom he has been accused of having an affair. This trip occurred while Paxton campaigns on “Christian values” and follows previous allegations of infidelity, including one during his impeachment proceedings. The revelation of this second alleged affair, with Duhon, a married mother of seven and Christian influencer, has been seen as establishing a pattern of behavior. Paxton, who has built a political career on attacking LGBTQ+ rights, traveled with Duhon shortly before suing the city of Denton over transgender-inclusive changing facilities.
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Surface ocean temperatures have reached a new record high, surpassing previous highs set in 2023 and 2024. This unprecedented warming, exacerbated by the anticipated strengthening of an El Niño event, raises concerns about further extreme heat and significant impacts on global weather patterns and marine ecosystems. The oceans absorb the vast majority of excess heat generated by human activities, leading to an accelerating warming rate that some scientists believe could signal a new, more intense phase of climate change. With peak annual ocean temperatures typically occurring later in the summer, there is a heightened risk that more temperature records will be broken in the coming months.
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In a significant primary upset, democratic socialist Melat Kiros has defeated 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. As a 29-year-old Ph.D. student and lawyer, Kiros is poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress, representing a shift towards younger, left-leaning candidates within the Democratic party. Her platform includes policies such as universal healthcare and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a broader movement of progressive challengers rejecting traditional political norms. This victory follows recent successes for the Democratic Socialists of America in other primary races, indicating a growing influence of this political ideology.
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A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from revoking permits for protesters displaying “8647” flags and signs near the National Mall. The administration had argued the numerical slogan constituted an incitement to violence, but the court found it was a protected form of political speech calling for the President’s impeachment. The judge also ruled that other signs addressing alleged sexual misconduct were not obscene and were likewise protected under the First Amendment. This ruling upholds the protesters’ right to engage in core political speech in a public forum.
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The family of Rakesh Chauhan, an Indian sailor who died in Venezuela, has alleged that after his body arrived in India, a post-mortem revealed all his internal organs, including the brain, liver, and heart, were missing. This revelation has prompted the Federation of Seafarers’ Unions of India (FSUI) to question the circumstances of the body’s transport without an autopsy report or clarification from Venezuelan authorities. The FSUI has demanded a thorough investigation into the disturbing irregularities surrounding Chauhan’s death, suspecting foul play and a possible cover-up.
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New York City’s latest budget allocates $53 million to expand the NYC Kids RISE program, establishing $1,000 college savings accounts for every public school kindergartner. This significant investment, the largest of its kind in the United States, aims to promote wealth building, increase higher education access, and boost future earning potential for students. Funds can be utilized for four-year college, community college, or vocational school enrollment, with families, businesses, and organizations also able to contribute. The program’s expansion is hailed as a historic step towards addressing income inequality and ensuring that a child’s future is not predetermined by their zip code.
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The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers—Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch—to resolve allegations of illegally colluding to inflate egg prices between June 2022 and March 2025. The companies are accused of coordinating bids to Urner Barry Publications, an index crucial for determining wholesale egg prices, which allegedly resulted in higher costs for consumers. While none of the companies admitted wrongdoing, they will collectively pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits to settle the claims. The proposed settlements, which require court approval, also mandate that the companies implement antitrust compliance programs and cease communications with competitors on pricing and bidding strategies, aiming to prevent future market manipulation.
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