Lev Parnas, ex-member of Trump’s ‘cult’, runs for Congress as Florida Democrat Parnas, who worked with Rudy Giuliani to find or manufacture dirt on Joe Biden in Ukraine, says he ‘woke up’ The Guardian - US · Mar 8
Stephen Miller Warns Parties Can 'Import Their Own Voters' as Trump Admin Pushes Voting Restrictions Homeland Security recently launched a nationwide initiative directing investigators to examine whether naturalized citizens may have voted before obtaining citizenship Latin Times · Mar 8
Americans aren’t facing a democratic collapse. We’re living in its aftermath The US was an oligarchy well before Trump’s first term. Recognizing this reality is essential to building a true democracy The Guardian - US · Mar 8
Court records reveal gutting of DHS oversight: ‘Incredibly dangerous’ White House claims watchdogs perform ‘all required functions’, but number of deaths in custody at 20-year high The Guardian - US · Mar 8
DHS Lists Minnesota Man on 'Worst of the Worst' Website Despite No Criminal Record Telesforo Cerero-Palacios claims he has never been accused of any drug related crime. ABC News reviewed court records and found several traffic and parking tickets and one small claims case, but no drug charges against him. Latin Times · Mar 8
One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply One week into the US-Israeli war against Iran that has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces a growing list of risks and challenges that raise questions about whether he will be able to translate military successes into a clear geopolitical win. Radio France Internationale · Mar 8
‘Decimated their whole evil empire’: Is US responsible for Iran school bombing that killed 160? What Trump said President Trump declared the US has eliminated Iran's entire leadership, describing it as removing a "cancer." He asserted US forces have decimated Iran's navy, air force, and missile capabilities, claiming victory in the ongoing conflict. Trump denied US responsibility for a school bombing, blaming Iran's inaccuracy. The Times of India · Mar 8
Khamenei gone but regime change in Iran 'unlikely', US intelligence warns — report A joint US-Israeli attack killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fulfilling President Trump's "regime change" calls. However, a classified intelligence report suggests this is unlikely to topple the entrenched clerical and military establishment, even with a large-scale assault. Analysts concluded Iran's system would likely continue functioning due to established… The Times of India · Mar 8
Pete Hegseth announces Trump’s new ‘Greater North American’ Western Hemisphere map — it’s the US against ‘the global south’ The Western Hemisphere is getting a MAGA makeover. We Got This Covered · Mar 8
Barack Obama says we live in an America where it’s ‘hard to hope,’ shuts down demands for him to run for a third term People want the past when war was never the answer. We Got This Covered · Mar 8
As oil prices soar, Trump is downplaying the need to tap into US reserves Oil prices have soared in the week since the U.S. and Israel went to war with Iran The Independent UK · Mar 7
Stephen Miller’s twisted definition of ‘America First’ just dropped, and D.C. is scrambling to process it Miller equates ‘America First’ with military might. We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Trump’s bloodlust knows no limit—after 1,000 civilian deaths, he’s now promising to make things even worse for Iran The victory lap with a terrifying body count. We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Rep Sara Jacobs 'Called for ICE Agents to Be Sent to Iran' as Viral Post Hits 500K Views — Debunked A viral post falsely claims that Rep Sara Jacobs called for ICE agents to be deployed to Iran. Here's what she actually said. International Business Times UK · Mar 7
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7 PM’s pragmatism on Trump’s Iran fury risks Australia following US into Operation Epic Fail Anthony Albanese’s support for actions that do not adhere to international law stands in stark contrast to the principles demonstrated by Labor two decades ago
The Guardian - US · Mar 7 Trump convenes ‘Shield of Americas’ summit with 12 Latin American leaders President called for regional cooperation in western hemisphere to counter China economic and political interests
We Got This Covered · Mar 7 California political candidate (aka a registered sex offender) holds press conference near school Now lawmakers want to ban him from running.
The Times of India · Mar 7 Who is Estefany Rodriguez Flores? Nashville reporter arrested by ICE after living lawfully in US for five years Reporter Estefany Rodriguez Flores was arrested by ICE in Nashville during a traffic stop, with her lawyers claiming no warrant was present. ICE stated she violated her visa terms and has no lawful status, detaining her pending immigration proceedings. Her colleagues and supporters are advocating for her release, citing her…
Latin Times · Mar 7 John Fetterman Slams Fellow Democrats For Criticizing Iran War: 'Why Do They Now Universally Condemn What Achieves a Top Priority?' Democratic Sen. John Fetterman slammed fellow Democrats who have been criticizing the Trump administration over the Iran war.
Latin Times · Mar 7 Secret Network Shelters Haitian Families from ICE: 'This Needs to Be Happening, Even if There Are Risks' A discreet network of residents in Springfield, Ohio, has been sheltering Haitian immigrant families amid fears of immigration raids as the Trump administration moves to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections.
International Business Times UK · Mar 7 FBI Interviews Reveal Graphic Abuse Claims Against Trump as DOJ Source Says Agents Found Accuser Credible The DOJ has released previously withheld FBI files containing serious allegations against President Trump, sparking controversy and debate.
The Times of India · Mar 7 Random Musing: Donald Trump has only one red line. Kristi Noem crossed it... Franz Kafka wrote in the Zürau Aphorisms: “There are two cardinal sins from which all others spring: impatience and laziness. Because of impatience we were driven out of Paradise, because of laziness we cannot return.” In Trumpian paradise, there are also two original sins: blaming Trump for something and being…
International Business Times UK · Mar 7 Was Corey Lewandowski Fired From The DHS? Noem Ally And Rumoured Lover Faces Immediate Exit Corey Lewandowski is reportedly leaving the Department of Homeland Security after Kristi Noem's removal, ending his controversial role as her powerful adviser.
Axios · Mar 7 Trump bets his legacy on high-risk second term Early polling on the Iran war suggests there may be little or no reward to be had.