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Aaron Reitz, former top DOJ official and Paxton aide, launches bid for Texas attorney general

Reitz, formerly a key cog in Texas’ conservative legal pipeline, once said the AG’s office is at war with “the forces that want to destroy the American order.”

The Texas Tribune · Jun 12, 2025

Trump Admin Reportedly Pressuring Mexico To Prosecute And Extradite Politicians Suspected Of Cartel Ties

The Trump administration is reportedly pressuring Mexico to prosecute and extradite politicians suspected of having ties with cartels

Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025

Kim Kardashian and Eva Longoria speak out against immigration raids as celebs slam Trump protests response

As tensions rise, Hollywood’s elite are using their voices to call for compassion, accountability and action, making it clear they will not stay silent

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Media again distracted by MAGA spectacle

Trump and Musk successfully drive focus away from the GOP's "big beautiful bill" and war on democracy

Salon · Jun 12, 2025

Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’

Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025

Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias

Advocates say the bills will give parents more power over their children’s schools. Critics say they don’t give parents anything they didn’t already have and will only strain their relationship with teachers.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 12, 2025

Trumpers want Texas to boost GOP maps

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the GOP delegation aren't sold

Salon · Jun 12, 2025

Troops are now patrolling Los Angeles. This is a disaster waiting to happen

Troops are trained for war, where they can shoot to kill. Asking troops to police is an invitation to brutality

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025

Newsom says use of national guard for Ice raids ‘ends tomorrow at noon’ – as it happened

Judge temporarily bars president from deploying troops to LA, an order president has already appealed. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025

Yes, protesting can help tyrants like Trump, with its scenes of disorder. But that’s no reason to stay at home

The protesters in LA have a clear message: don’t arrest our friends and neighbours when they pose no danger to anyone, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025