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Commander-in-beef: ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

NARAYANGANJ, Bangladesh - Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star — an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed “Donald Trump” due to be sacrificed within days.

Bangkok Post

US Court of International Trade Refuses to Stay Injunction Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The decision means the injunction blocking collection of the tariffs will not be blocked while litigation continues.

Reason

Ex-DoJ prosecutor charged with sending sealed Jack Smith Trump report to personal email

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger accused of hiding files related to Trump documents investigation as bundt cake recipe

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US Capitol police sue to stop Trump ‘slush fund’

WASHINGTON - Two police officers have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from creating a compensation fund that could provide payouts to the president’s supporters who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Bangkok Post

Trump Official Faces Backlash Over High Food Costs Complaint While Travelling

Harmeet K. Dhillon, a Trump ally, faced backlash after criticising a $25.60 sandwich price at Burbank Airport, sparking widespread social media debate on airport food costs.

International Business Times UK

More voters are registering outside the two party system

The share of voters registered either with a minor party — or no party at all — has risen over the past decade. Out of all the counties that require a party affiliation on voting registration, three out of every four had a growing number of people eschewing the nation's…

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Matt Yglesias on Libertarianism, Abundance Liberalism, and a Possible Alliance Between the Two

Yglesias supports an alliance and has key points of agreement with libertarians, but also criticisms of libertarianism. I welcome former and respond to the latter.

Reason

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Donald Trump Admits He Hates Publicly Following Melania Because It Makes Him Look Bad

President Trump humorously admitted that First Lady Melania often outshines him during public appearances, highlighting her popularity and influence at a White House event.

International Business Times UK

‘We will not go back to Jim Crow’: thousands rally in Mississippi for voting rights

Demonstration, held at historic location where the ‘Mississippi Plan’ was enacted, comes as southern states race to dilute Black voting power

The Guardian - US

Tennessee man jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme to receive $835,000 settlement

A Tennessee man who spent more than a month in jail over Facebook posts about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will receive $835,000 after settling a lawsuit against local officials.

The Times of India

Trump Insists Jesus Christ Counting Ballots Would Prove He Defeated Democrats in California Election

President Trump claims only divine intervention could have secured him a win in California, criticising the state's electoral system despite certified results showing no evidence of fraud.

International Business Times UK

Trump Sparks Health Concerns After POTUS Appears to Slur Words and Lean on Podium During 90°F Heatwave Speech

A viral video showing President Trump slurring words during a Coast Guard speech in extreme heat has sparked online speculation about his health, with critics and supporters debating the footage.

International Business Times UK

Ohio woman accused of illegally voting as a noncitizen acquitted at trial

A U.S. citizen has been found not guilty of illegally voting in the 2018 election in Ohio while she was a lawful permanent resident

The Independent UK

Police sue to block Jan 6 rioters from payouts via Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Two police officers who defended the US Capitol from a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021, filed suit Wednesday to block those who took part in the violence from receiving payouts from a new fund totaling nearly $1.8 billion. The fund, destined for Trump allies claiming political prosecution, was created…

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Barney Frank, one of first out gay members of US Congress, dies aged 86

Obama hails Frank as a ‘one of a kind’ LGBTQ+ advocate and key architect of ‘sweeping financial reforms’

Latin Times

WATCH: Trump Says He Would Have Won California if 'Jesus Christ Had Come Down' to Count Votes

"Very hard to win, because the elections are very dishonest. If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California, because I do great with Hispanics. But it's a rigged vote," Trump said.

Roll Call

Will the House ban staff from prediction markets? These members aren’t waiting

As the House faces growing calls to ban trading on prediction markets by members and staff, some are taking things into their own hands. When Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., announced a new internal policy for his office in March, he described it as a way to make a stand as…

The Independent UK

Students and community organizations sue to desegregate Massachusetts schools

A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities

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Roll Call

No, it’s not an anti-incumbent election, Volume 4

ANALYSIS — Even with the potential of three incumbents losing primaries over the course of 10 days, please don’t call this an anti-incumbent election. On Tuesday, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the 4th District GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in a race that garnered national attention. That was just three…

Latin Times

President Trump Moves Against Longstanding Banking Access for Noncitizens Without Social Security Numbers

The order calls for regulators to account for what it describes as risks posed by foreign consular ID cards often used by immigrants without U.S.-issued identification to open bank accounts

Latin Times

Trump Ally Predicted 'Big Payouts' for January 6 Defendants Months Before DOJ Fund Was Announced: Report

Ed Martin, then leading the Justice Department's "weaponization" working group, estimated the amount could reach roughly $40 million falling way short of the $1.8 billion established by the DOJ this week

Roll Call

Judge rules that Trump cannot ignore Presidential Records Act

A Washington federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration cannot ignore the Presidential Records Act, and held that the law is likely constitutional. The order, from Judge John D. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, directed White House staff to comply with the…

The Guardian - US

Progressive Chris Rabb wins closely watched Democratic primary in Pennsylvania: ‘We are indomitable’

Tight primary in Philadelphia district, seen as key test of ‘Mamdani moment’ across US, bolsters Democrats’ left flank

The Guardian - US

January 6 officers sue Trump over $1.8bn fund, alleging ‘presidential corruption’

Retired Capitol police officer and DC officer allege Trump’s $1.8bn fund unlawfully rewards January 6 rioters and allies

International Business Times

Trump Orders Banks To Review Customers' Citizenship Status Under New Immigration Enforcement Push

The White House has issued an order requiring banks and regulators to examine citizenship-related risks in lending and accounts as part of broader immigration enforcement efforts.

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