Ex-ICE lawyer who said ‘this job sucks’ is running for Congress in Minnesota Julie Le is campaigning to unseat Ilhan Omar after she was fired for her outburst in federal court The Independent UK · Mar 11
In a surprising twist, a Donald Trump aide calls on Republicans to replace ‘Mass Deportations’ with something less harsh For the GOP, political framing often matters more than reality. We Got This Covered · Mar 11
Jeffrey Epstein’s estate executor testifies about his wealth and business ties He was also asked whether he had ever seen any financial transactions between Epstein and Trump The Independent UK · Mar 11
US struck girls’ school in Iran ‘after using outdated data’ killing 170, preliminary inquiry finds Pentagon probe has concluded American Tomahawk missile hit girls’ school in Iran, according to the New York Times Evening Standard · Mar 11
Iran just used Lego to go after Donald Trump, and it’s jaw-dropping This is creative. We Got This Covered · Mar 11
‘He’s in trouble’: Trump’s niece and sharpest family critic on the real motive behind his Iran war Donald Trump returned to power promising peace and economic relief, yet the US campaign against Iran has triggered a widening regional conflict. His niece, Mary L. Trump, argues the war reflects a familiar psychological pattern: using disruption to deflect pressure and preserve dominance. As casualties rise and markets react, she… The Times of India · Mar 11
Katherine Heigl makes rare public appearance at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Heigl made her last public outing at the 2024 Emmys for a special ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ reunion The Independent UK · Mar 11
Starmer must now give a full account of himself over Mandelson THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first tranche of ‘Mandelson papers’ has raised further questions about the prime minister’s judgement – and it is time that his mistake in appointing the former ambassador was explained in full, and by Starmer himself The Independent UK · Mar 11
The Iran War is causing Americans pain at the pump — but gas price hikes are spelling doom for these guys ANALYSIS: Republicans are heading towards an election season led by a president who just launched an unpopular war in the Middle East that is raising gas prices, writes John Bowden. Sound familiar? The Independent UK · Mar 11
The Beating Heart of U.S. Women, Peace and Security is Bipartisanship When President Trump signed the Women, Peace, and Security Act into law in 2017, the United States was the first country in the world to enshrine the tenets of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) into domestic law. International Business Times · Mar 11
New satirical statue depicts Trump and Epstein as doomed lovers from Titanic Latest sculpture titled ‘King of the World’ includes plaques with pointed commentary on pair’s past association The Guardian - US · Mar 11
Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks since beginning of Iran conflict After months of sputtering, the original cryptocurrency catches some momentum. Fortune · Mar 11
‘Anthropic’s Claude models are no longer available’: US State Department ditches Claude on the orders of Trump – while Senate approves Gemini, ChatGPT, and CoPilot for use US State Department has officially ditched Claude in favor of ChatGPT, while the US Senate has approved the big three AI chatbots for use. TechRadar · Mar 11
FBI Warns California Police About Iran's Alleged 'Surprise Attack' Plot Using Drones After Tehran Strike The FBI has warned California police of an alleged Iranian plot to launch drone attacks from offshore vessels in retaliation for recent strikes on Tehran's leadership. International Business Times UK · Mar 11
Fortune · Mar 11 Trump says the U.S. will open its first new oil refinery in nearly 50 years as the U.S. military avoids bombing Iran's oil infrastructure The refinery, which will be built in Brownsville, Texas, is backed by Indian energy group Reliance Industries.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Heartbreaking drawings from three young children held at Texas ICE facility shared by lawyers: ‘I miss my bear’ The family of alleged Colorado attacker Mohamed Sabry Soliman says they’ve faced medical neglect in Texas ICE detention center
International Business Times · Mar 11 Corey Lewandowski Told Aides He Could 'Do Whatever the F*ck I Want' Because Trump Would Pardon Him: Report Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski reportedly told aides that he could do whatever he wanted at the under former Secretary Kristi Noem because the president would pardon him.
We Got This Covered · Mar 11 Karoline Leavitt thinks the NYT is ‘harassing’ the White House for asking about the Iran school bombing All evidence is pointing in one direction.
The Conversation · Mar 11 Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions Despite the scale of its military assault on Iran, the Trump administration’s reasons for entering into war have been inconsistent and vague, from regime change to the destruction of nuclear weapons, preempting military action by Israel, or the more chilling decree of following “God’s divine plan.”
We Got This Covered · Mar 11 Trump’s DOJ told New Mexico to halt the Epstein ranch probe in 2019, says Rep. Comer. And now? The investigation’s back Turns out the story wasn’t over.
The Conversation · Mar 11 Mandelson files released at sensitive time for UK relations with Donald Trump The release of the “Mandelson files” comes at a difficult moment in relations between the US and UK. It is unlikely to ease tensions.
The Mary Sue · Mar 11 Trump’s ‘America First’ promise crumbles as a costly war rages, leaving this prominent supporter in disbelief It's betrayal city, he says.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Brain trauma, shrapnel and amputation: Injuries of US troops in Iran attacks more severe than disclosed, report says Survivors describe ‘smoke and fire and crazy and chaos’ in aftermath of drone strike on Kuwait port facility
Roll Call · Mar 11 ‘Worst person’: Trump slams Massie, boosts primary foe during Kentucky stop Amid an unpopular war with Iran and slumping poll numbers linked to a sluggish economy, President Donald Trump resorted to name-calling Wednesday in a bid to boost Ed Gallrein in his GOP primary against Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie. Trump took a break from overseeing his 12-day-old bombardment of targets inside…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch and the Iran war: confusion reveals a lack of serious thinking Editorial: The Tories and Reform UK have abandoned British interests to become ideological satellites of radical US conservatism