2 Minnesota democrats and spouses shot
A Democratic Senator was injured and a Democratic Representative killed by a gunman who is still at large in Minnesota.
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Supreme Court Ignored Precedent Instead of Overruling it
The Supreme Court ignored precedent. Can President Donald Trump – or any president – fire the heads of independent agencies created by Congress?
Florida Sheriff to ICE Protesters: “We will kill you.”
‘We will be notifying your family where to collect your remains, because we will kill you, graveyard dead,’ the Florida sheriff eerily warned Thursday.
#METOO accountability continues with Harvey Weinstein conviction
The push for accountability by the #Metoo movement continues as Harvey Weinstein is convicted.
Joe Rogan had Kash Patel squirming when he asked about Epstein videos
Joe Rogan made Kash Patel real nervous when he started asking questions about who’s in the Epstein videos.
How head of embattled Tennessee juvenile detention center held on to power for decades
Richard L. Bean remained in his perch as the superintendent of the juvenile detention center that bears his name despite scandals, investigations and the use of seclusion to punish children.
Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
Sometimes there is confusion between hate crimes and terrorism. Two experts explain the difference using the Boulder, Colorado attack.
So They Could Have Brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back Sooner? Bonus: The DOJ’s Case Against Him Shattered
Looks like the government could have brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia home any time they wanted to. Interesting…
Trump Decried Crime in America, Then Gutted Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Gun violence is America’s most deadly public health crisis. The U.S. Department of Justice terminated 373 grants—a large share were for gun-violence prevention.
Trump Grants Clemency to Executive Who Orchestrated $205M Medicare Fraud Scheme
As a man guilty of a $205M Medicare fraud scheme gets a pardon, Republicans claim they’re “saving” Medicaid from “waste, fraud and abuse” with massive cuts.
Trump’s Terrifying Attacks Cause Surge in Threats Against 242 Judges
Donald Trump’s attacks on specific judges has caused death threats and other attacks from his supporters to explode.
Snoqualmie police chief fired for sexual comments, said recruit ‘could not keep her legs together’
Report renews concerns about treatment of women at the Snoqualmie police department, which recently charged a rape survivor with harassment.
Violent crime prevention programs decimated by Trump just before Summer
A growing body of research has found a correlation between temperature spikes and violent crime.
Mahmoud Khalil Demands Info on Trump Administration Collusion with Anti-Palestinian Groups
The Anti-Palestinian groups working with the Trump Administration are doxxing students. They are responsible for the arrests of: Mahmoud Kahlil, Rümeysa Öztürk, Momodou Taal, and others who were…
DOJ Abandons Effort to Address Phoenix’s Treatment of Homeless People
The DOJ retracted findings of constitutional violations in Phoenix and five other jurisdictions. Advocates say the move could further embolden cities and police departments to marginalize homeless people.
US Supreme Court tie ends Oklahoma plan to open publicly funded Catholic charter school
A tie in the Supreme Court has stopped Oklahoma from using public funds for a Catholic charter school.