In a recent Truth Social post, Donald Trump declared himself the “acting president of Venezuela,” sharing an edited screenshot of his Wikipedia page to support the claim. This follows his suggestion that he would “run” Venezuela after U.S. forces, allegedly, abducted its leader, Nicolás Maduro, for “narcoterrorism” charges. Trump plans to control the country’s oil reserves, including seeking $100 billion in investment to revive its oil production, though he is also considering blocking ExxonMobil from participating, due to the company’s CEO calling the country “uninvestable.” Trump has provided no timeline for elections in Venezuela, while suggesting that the Venezuelan government would transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S.
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The Trump administration secretly reinstated a policy restricting congressional access to immigration detention facilities just one day after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, according to attorneys for several Democratic lawmakers. These lawmakers were blocked from visiting an ICE facility near Minneapolis, prompting their lawyers to request an emergency hearing before U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, who previously blocked ICE from enforcing similar policies. The lawyers argue that the reinstated seven-day notice requirement violates Cobb’s prior order and is particularly urgent due to ongoing negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Cobb has scheduled a hearing on the matter for Wednesday.
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On Sunday, a U-Haul truck drove through a group of protesters in Westwood who were demonstrating in support of the Iranian people. The driver, an adult male, was detained and later arrested on suspicion of reckless driving after colliding with individuals on Veteran Avenue. At least two people were evaluated for injuries, but declined medical transport. The FBI is working with local law enforcement to investigate the driver’s motive, and the incident occurred amid ongoing protests and a crackdown in Iran, where hundreds of people have been killed.
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Amidst the Iranian internet shutdown, disturbing evidence of the state’s crackdown on protesters has emerged, including videos showing a forensics institute in Tehran filled with body bags. One video reveals a screen listing 250 deceased individuals, suggesting the scale of the killings, with the date indicating deaths from protests. Authorities have reportedly attempted to prevent families from retrieving bodies, as evidenced by the secret burial of 23-year-old Robina Aminian. This tactic mirrors the strategy used by the regime to prevent large-scale mourning ceremonies that could further fuel the protests.
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Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, along with other incidents of violence, massive protests erupted across the nation. These demonstrations, rebranded “ICE Out for Good,” were fueled by concerns over ICE’s tactics, which targeted various communities and resulted in numerous detentions and deaths. In response, lawmakers in several states are now pushing anti-ICE legislation, and officials are facing increasing pressure to address the agency’s actions and advocate for transparency.
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For 80 years, Republicans have blocked us from fixing our health care system.
It’s astonishing, isn’t it? The sheer longevity of this struggle. Eighty years ago, the seeds of a national health system were sown, a vision of healthcare for all, paid for through payroll taxes. President Truman championed this idea, a system that would have covered everything, from doctor visits to hospital stays. But the Republican response? A resounding “no.” They decried it as “socialized medicine,” and aligned themselves with the American Medical Association, which had its own plan, one that preserved the dominance of private insurance. It’s a pattern that has sadly repeated itself throughout the decades.… Continue reading
Following the announcement of a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski called for a congressional investigation into the Department of Justice, viewing the probe as an attempt to pressure the central bank into lowering interest rates. The controversy stems from a DOJ investigation focusing on Powell’s June congressional testimony regarding the Fed’s building renovation costs. Several lawmakers have pledged to block President Trump’s Federal Reserve nominees until the matter is resolved, citing concerns that political interference could undermine the Fed’s independence. This action is viewed as a significant escalation in Trump’s ongoing campaign against Powell and the Fed’s monetary policy.
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Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’. This sentiment, frankly, is a stark echo of white nationalist rhetoric. It’s a statement that, in its simplicity, lays bare a long-standing, uncomfortable truth about the intersection of race, privilege, and the pursuit of equality in America. The very idea that civil rights have somehow diminished the quality of life for white people is a twisted interpretation of history, one that ignores the systemic advantages that have historically favored white individuals and, more pointedly, continues to do so in many aspects of American life.
The core of the issue lies in the perception of loss of privilege.… Continue reading
Senator Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, claiming the Trump administration’s plan to reduce his military retirement pay for participating in a video violated the Constitution. The lawsuit argues that the government’s actions infringe upon Kelly’s freedom of speech, protections under the “speech or debate clause,” due process rights, and the separation of powers. The video, in which Kelly and other Democrats addressed U.S. troops, included a message about refusing unlawful orders, which led to Hegseth’s criticism and the subsequent penalty. The suit alleges that this type of action against a member of Congress for political speech is unprecedented in U.S. history.
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Judge Asked for Emergency Hearing After ICE Blocks Congress Members
The Trump administration secretly reinstated a policy restricting congressional access to immigration detention facilities just one day after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, according to attorneys for several Democratic lawmakers. These lawmakers were blocked from visiting an ICE facility near Minneapolis, prompting their lawyers to request an emergency hearing before U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, who previously blocked ICE from enforcing similar policies. The lawyers argue that the reinstated seven-day notice requirement violates Cobb’s prior order and is particularly urgent due to ongoing negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Cobb has scheduled a hearing on the matter for Wednesday.
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