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Analysts predict an eventual US-Canada trade war compromise despite new tariffs [Rampant Sexism]
Trump declared his intention to hammer the Canadian auto industry
How data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections [Corporate Power is Protected]
Trump continues to stick up for data centers, even as politicians from both parties run from them.
Why data centers don't break down along ideological lines [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Cass County, where officials recently approved a 12-month moratorium on allowing data center development.
In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers [Supremacy of the Military]
Cass County, where officials recently approved a 12-month moratorium on allowing data center development.
Brendan Carr's Vendetta Against ABC Conflates the 'Public Interest' With Trump's Personal Grievances [Controlled Mass Media]
FCC announced that it was reviewing the broadcast licenses held by ABC's eight network-owned TV stations years before they were scheduled for renewal.
Sen. Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate race, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Trump went all in for Graham, who is seeking a full six-year term after she was appointed to the seat by Gov. Henry McMaster.
Kennedy Center may need to be demolished if not renovated, Justice Department argues [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
"Trump fired its board and had himself appointed chairman"
Newsom promises new legal fight after Trump gets Supreme Court victory on mail-in voting [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
"Trump's executive order directs federal agencies to compile citizenship-based lists of eligible voters."
DHS issues scathing rebuke after former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms touts cutting ties with ICE [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
"The only difference this anti-law enforcement, pro-criminal illegal alien, former mayor made was to obstruct federal immigration laws..."
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says he’s ‘an equal opportunity deporter’ as he denies ICE racial profiling claims [Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights]
"Federal law-enforcement officers have been involved in a series of fatal shootings..."
Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
"banned certain people from receiving immigrant visas 'based solely on their nationality'"
This Palantir Billionaire’s Passion Project is Criminalizing Homelessness [Obsession with Crime and Punishment]
Trump has now issued an executive order that closely mirrors the Circero Institute's policies.
What to know about new Trump tariffs on Canadian products and rising trade tensions
Trump reached back to a long-dormant Great Depression-era law: Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Kalshi and prediction markets experience explosive growth, but also new legal challenges [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
CFTC has stepped in to defend its jurisdiction, issuing a directive on Aug. 11 ordering Kalshi to ignore a temporary restraining order sought by New York.
FBI asked 'Sammy the Bull' if ex-Gambino mob prosecutor Comey knew meaning of '86': court filing [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
Prosecutors alleged the photo was a reference to killing Trump
US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs [Rampant Sexism]
"Mr. Trump has made tariffs the centerpiece of his second-term economic agenda."
Canada fires back at Trump’s 50% tariffs with retaliatory measures on US goods [Rampant Sexism]
"Tariffs have formed the core of Trump's economic strategy..."
Free speech group calls foul play at prosecutors using Comey novel in case against him [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
"Prosecutors...argued...Comey sent coded messages...suggesting they kill an enemy"
Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse [Corporate Power is Protected]
Tariffs - a tax placed on imports from other countries - have been a key component of Trump's trade policy
‘People are p***** off’: Black voters are turning out after Supreme Court guts Voting Rights Act [Fraudulent Elections]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis...passed and signed legislation creating a new congressional map giving the state more Republican-leaning seats.
Think you own your land? A 100-year-old loophole says state agents can walk right in [Obsession with Crime and Punishment]
"game wardens" enforce hunting laws, claim the unfettered right "[t]o enter upon any land or water in the performance of their duty."
'Every advocate's nightmare': Inside ICE's strategy to sidestep local oversight laws [Corporate Power is Protected]
contracts have been changed to declare that the centers are simply not subject to certain local or state laws.
Independence vs. democracy [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Trump directed his DOJ to go after all the prosecutors who went after Trump
National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump's Freedom 250 takes precedence [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
"Work wanted by the White House was taking precedence"
Trump interrupted by protester as he stumps for Darline Graham after debate gaffe
"a Supreme Court ruling allowing him, for now, to press ahead with construction of his gargantuan White House ballroom."
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’ [Supremacy of the Military]
"American forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels"
Fauci's lawyers launch legal defense fund as federal, state investigations mount against him [Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights]
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee...held him in contempt
DOJ says Rubio should have final say over Foreign Service board in latest bid to tighten executive powers [Rampant Sexism]
DOJ said the change would preserve the board while putting final responsibility for its decisions with Rubio.
Trump cites national security as Supreme Court weighs challenge to ballroom [Rampant Sexism]
"Trump ordered the East Wing of the White House torn down in October"
'The Emperor is a fan': Darth Vader backs San Diego Flock surveillance cams [Obsession with Crime and Punishment]
San Diego police officers last year conducted more than 244,000 investigative searches of the data
Trump Administration Plans New Facility To House 3,000 Migrant Kids. Many of Them Lack Legal Representation. [Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights]
Trump administration is planning to build a new detention facility capable of holding 3,000 unaccompanied migrant children.
The Details of Natalie Harp’s Relationship With Trump Are Only Getting Stranger [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Harp reportedly worked at the White House without a security clearance for a year.
DOJ subpoenas targeting Trump foe Letitia James cannot be enforced, appeals court rules [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
unlawfully installed an ally of President Donald Trump as a top prosecutor
Trump loyalist Ed Martin to focus on election 'legal battles' [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Martin is leaving his role as the Justice Department's pardon attorney to 'fight Legal Battles'
Trump says Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on ‘legal battles’ in upcoming elections [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Trump initially appointed Martin to serve as the interim U.S. attorney for D.C.
New photos show ‘Natalie Harp sprinting after Trump’s golf cart’ in 2023 [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
"Harp repeatedly declined to seek security clearance..."
MAHA activists criticize Trump’s push for coal-powered AI data centers [Corporate Power is Protected]
2025 executive directive supporting coal-powered data expansion
Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now [Obsession with National Security]
The administration has argued that the president has total authority to renovate the White House and other federal buildings as he sees fit and that the ballroom project must be completed due to national security concerns.
Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Trump administration's repeated attempts across the country to make an end-run around federal law to keep their choice of prosecutors in office without Senate confirmation.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
"The Trump administration's means of funding the project...was unlawful."
Chief Justice Roberts lets work on Trump White House ballroom continue [Rampant Sexism]
Trump ordered its demolition.
MAHA activists urge Trump against relying on coal use for data centers [Corporate Power is Protected]
2025 executive order that aimed to boost coal to power data centers
Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
"Republican leaders say voters never intended to approve a nearly unlimited right to abortion."
Amid intense backlash, people are vandalizing Flock surveillance cameras [Supremacy of the Military]
"more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies use their technology"
The Unintended Consequences of Trump’s Turn Against South Korea [Supremacy of the Military]
The annual joint military exercises with U.S. and South Korea are ending early
Rep. Joyce Beatty seeks to block adding Trump's name to Kennedy Center [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
The Trump-aligned board at the Kennedy Center voted...
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
"Operation Economic Fury, a two-pronged US economic campaign..."
Trump ramps up Cuba pressure with new sanctions and crackdown on US visitors [Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause]
"Trump's administration has intensified financial restrictions on Cuba"
Investigators examining Trump foes seek Mar-a-Lago search interviews [Rampant Cronyism and Corruption]
Trump-appointed judge, Aileen Cannon, ruled that the prosecutor... had been illegally appointed.