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14 Disturbing Stories From People Who Escaped Cults And Shared What Happened Next

Ever wondered what goes on inside a cult? These people on Reddit share their experiences after they've escaped.

Bored Panda · Jun 3, 2025

Have we passed peak Trump?

Since Trump returned to the White House, the checks and balances of US democracy have proved remarkably resilient

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2025

Courts Push Back Against DOJ Pursuing Criminal Charges for Migrants Who Fail to Register

In one instance a judge dismissed charges against five migrants in Louisiana, stating there was "no evidence that any of these defendants knew they were required to register"

Latin Times · Jun 3, 2025

Louisiana Republican Points to 'Big White Lines' From Planes as Proof Government Is Manipulating Weather

The Louisiana House passed a bill banning "chemtrails" after a Republican lawmaker cited "big white lines" in the sky as evidence of weather manipulation.

Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025

In final act, Texas Legislature boosts judges’ pay and lawmaker pensions

House and Senate members agreed that judges needed a pay raise. But they spent the final hours of the legislative session debating whether Texas lawmakers should also benefit from the boost.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2025

Mexican president hails ‘complete success’ after just 13% vote in judicial elections

Claudia Sheinbaum defends decision to put 2,600 judges’ posts to vote despite record low turnout

The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2025

Philadelphia paper warns Fetterman to take Senate job seriously – ‘or step away’

Democratic senator hits back at ‘smear’ after being accused of missing votes and skipping committee hearings

The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2025

Trump Blames Biden's 'Open Borders' for Colorado Terror Attack, Fails to Mention Antisemitism Despite Hate Crime Charges

Donald Trump blamed the attack in Boulder on Joe Biden's immigration policy, omitting reference to the antisemitic nature of the attack or hate crime charges.

Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025

Democratic Rep. Nadler Demands Congressional Investigation After Staffer Is Handcuffed At His Office

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler said he is seeking a congressional investigation of the incident in which a staffer of his was handcuffed and briefly detained

Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025

Rep. Tony Tinderholt, voice of the insurgent far right GOP, to retire from the Texas House

Tinderholt attributed his decision to retire to his confidence in a new conservative generation of lawmakers and a desire to spend more time with his family.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2025