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Tate brothers, facing human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US
Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, are now in the United States, despite facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania. The brothers landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 27, after leaving Romania on board a private jet. The men have dual U.S. and British citizenship but… -
Trump admin may nix $590 million Moderna contract for H5N1 shot: Report
U.S. health officials are considering pulling the plug on a $590 million contract awarded to Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine for humans. The funding agreement for the program came during the final days of the Biden administration. Why could the contract be in jeopardy? According to multiple reports, the U.S. Department of Health… -
‘This is Gavin Newsom’: CA governor teases new podcast with MAGA guests
Full Story California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a new podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom,” set to debut in March. Newsom says his podcast will feature conversations with people he often disagrees with, including prominent figures in the MAGA movement. “We need to change the conversation. This is going to be anything but the ordinary… -
SCOTUS signals support for straight woman’s reverse discrimination case
Full Story The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, Feb. 26, in a case that could reshape how reverse discrimination claims are handled under federal law. The justices appeared likely to side with Marlean Ames, a 60-year-old straight woman who alleges she was demoted and denied a promotion due to her sexual orientation, leading to… -
Senator’s wife’s nonprofit received millions in federal funds: Watchdog
Full Story An ethics watchdog group is calling for an investigation into Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I., over concerns that he violated Senate ethics rules on conflicts of interest. The allegations stem from his votes to pass federal funding measures, some of which benefited an environmentalist organization, which his wife, Sandra Whitehouse, allegedly works for.… -
Nearly 120 arrested in ICE raid of large housing development in Texas
Nearly 120 people were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 25, during a massive raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE officials said the raid happened at a large Houston-area housing development community known as Colony Ridge. What is the Trump administration saying? President Donald Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan told Fox News the effort was… -
DOGE altering 20-year-old DOD software to automate firing of workers: Report
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence tool that can automate its sweeping cuts to the federal workforce. According to Wired, engineers at DOGE appear to be recoding “AutoRIF,” or Automatic Reduction in Force, a program developed by the Department of Defense more than two decades ago. The… -
TSA no longer allowing migrants without ID to fly using CBP One app
Full Story The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that immigrants illegally in the U.S. will no longer be allowed to use the CBP One app as identification for domestic flights. The only exception is for individuals traveling for self-deportation or transferring between detention facilities. The CBP One app was designed to streamline Customs and Border… -
Hawaiian rum distillery files lawsuit challenging 1920 law on US ports
A distillery in Hawaii has filed a lawsuit challenging the Jones Act, arguing the 1920 law violates a clause in the Constitution, prohibiting Congress from favoring ports of one state over another. The Jones Act says that all ships transporting goods between U.S. ports must be U.S. built, flagged, owned and crewed, limiting competition in… -
AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs promises coordination with Trump on immigration
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, D, is bucking the trend among Democratic governors of not working with President Donald Trump on his illegal immigration crackdown. With the announcement, Hobbs becomes one of the first Democratic governors to announce her intention of coordinating with the Trump administration’s immigration policies as part of an executive order she signed… -
Bezos reveals major Washington Post opinion page shakeup, editor resigns
Full Story Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, announced that the newspaper has parted ways with the publication’s opinion editor, David Shipley. In a memo shared on social media Wednesday, Feb. 26, Bezos outlined a significant shift in the paper’s editorial direction, stating that the opinion section will focus on “personal liberties and free… -
Tulsi Gabbard to fire more than 100 intelligence officers over explicit chats
More than 100 intelligence officers are being fired for participating in sexually explicit conversations in National Security Agency (NSA) chatrooms, all while on the clock. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made the announcement Tuesday, Feb. 25. “I put out a directive today that they all will be terminated and their security clearances will be… -
Flyers in Los Angeles expose ICE agents’ photos, names, numbers
Full Story Flyers displaying the names, photos, and phone numbers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been posted throughout a Southern California neighborhood. The posters, written in Spanish, warn residents with the message, “CAREFUL WITH THESE FACES.” The flyers accuse ICE of “racially terrorizing” and criminalizing migrant communities and criticize the agency’s deportation…