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DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
"I don't think we've said we're shutting it down," Mullin said.
Why it matters: "I don't think we've said we're shutting it down," Mullin said.
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ReportingGlobal Power Plays
Oregon election officials discuss Trump attacks on voting and what’s at stake
With the primary upcoming, Read hosted an afternoon town hall to address election security concerns alongside Democratic U.S.
Why it matters: With the primary upcoming, Read hosted an afternoon town hall to address election security concerns alongside Democratic U.S.
ReportingPublic Impact
Trump administration claims SNAP fraud as critics say there’s no evidence
The Trump administration’s attack on the 87-year-old food aid program that supports tens of millions of low-income Americans escalated last week as the agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, claimed that 14,000 Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (Snap) recipients included owners of luxury vehicles such as Ferraris, Bentleys and Teslas.
Why it matters: The Trump administration’s attack on the 87-year-old food aid program that supports tens of millions of low-income Americans escalated last week as the agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, claimed that 14,000 Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (Snap) recipients included owners of luxury vehicles such as Ferraris, Bentleys and Teslas.
ReportingInstitutional Decay
Louisiana suspends House primaries after Supreme Court strikes down congressional map
House races will remain on voters' ballots, "any votes cast in those races will not be counted." "Pursuant to 18:401.1(B), I have certified the emergency in light of the Supreme Court ruling.
Why it matters: House races will remain on voters' ballots, "any votes cast in those races will not be counted." "Pursuant to 18:401.1(B), I have certified the emergency in light of the Supreme Court ruling.
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In Hostile Hearing, Democrats Accuse Hegseth of Misleading Public on Iran War Progress
Instead, he confronted something the Trump Administration has largely avoided during two months of war with Iran: direct, sustained questioning over whether it has misled the public about why the United States entered the conflict, what it has achieved, and how or when it will end.
Why it matters: Instead, he confronted something the Trump Administration has largely avoided during two months of war with Iran: direct, sustained questioning over whether it has misled the public about why the United States entered the conflict, what it has achieved, and how or when it will end.
ReportingNarrative Warfare
Jeffries blasts Leavitt over claims about political violence and Trump rhetoric
The White House press secretary said political violence originates from a “systemic demonization” of Donald Trump and his supporters, during a press conference on Monday (27 April).
Why it matters: The White House press secretary said political violence originates from a “systemic demonization” of Donald Trump and his supporters, during a press conference on Monday (27 April).
ArchiveInstitutional Decay
RFK Jr. Dismisses Measles Questions as Outbreaks Grow
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response. The exchange matters because measles outbreaks keep tes...
Why it matters: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response. The exchange matters because measles outbreaks keep tes...
ArchiveGlobal Power Plays
Trump Administration Presses Nations to Back 'Trade Over Aid' Deal
The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
ArchiveGlobal Power Plays
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed as Israel strikes Lebanon
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and that single claim can rattle oil markets far beyond the Middle East. It matters because a regional air war is now feeding into a gl...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and that single claim can rattle oil markets far beyond the Middle East. It matters because a regional air war is now feeding into a gl...
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DHS chief pushes states to take over disaster response from FEMA
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is trying to move disaster response power away from FEMA and toward the states. That matters because it changes who is in charge whe...
Why it matters: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is trying to move disaster response power away from FEMA and toward the states. That matters because it changes who is in charge whe...
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Conventional wisdom bucked as Trump-backed candidate trails badly in Alabama GOP primary
President Donald Trump's preferred candidate in Alabama is bucking "conventional wisdom" by trailing badly in the Republican primary. The president endorsed former state GOP cha...
Why it matters: President Donald Trump's preferred candidate in Alabama is bucking "conventional wisdom" by trailing badly in the Republican primary. The president endorsed former state GOP cha...
ArchiveFollow the Money
Bribery Probe Hits Dem Governor’s Inner Circle Over Migrant Shelter Deals
An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant...
Why it matters: An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant...
ArchiveGlobal Power Plays
Rubio Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen With Iran's Consent or Through Military Coalition
The U.S. Secretary of State says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if Iran agrees or if a military coalition forces the issue. That matters because this waterway is a choke...
Why it matters: The U.S. Secretary of State says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if Iran agrees or if a military coalition forces the issue. That matters because this waterway is a choke...
ArchiveGlobal Power Plays
Rubio Spars With G-7 Diplomats
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
Why it matters: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
ArchiveGlobal Power Plays
G7 allies press Rubio on US plans for Iran
G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a clear answer on American plans for Iran. The dispute matters now because the war is threatening the Strait of Ho...
Why it matters: G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a clear answer on American plans for Iran. The dispute matters now because the war is threatening the Strait of Ho...
ArchiveGlobal Power Plays
FinancialJuice: US Secretary of State Rubio: sanctions relief on Russian crude is not a permanent policy for United States
The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
Why it matters: The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
ArchivePower Games
Trump Can’t Help Dozing as His Cabinet Defends His Reckless War
President Trump appeared to doze during a Cabinet meeting as his top officials defended the U.S. military campaign in Iran. That is not just a bad look. It raises a basic questi...
Why it matters: President Trump appeared to doze during a Cabinet meeting as his top officials defended the U.S. military campaign in Iran. That is not just a bad look. It raises a basic questi...
ArchiveGlobal Power Plays
Rubio Shades NATO Allies Who Called Iran War ‘Not Europe’s War’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed NATO allies to treat the Iran war as their problem too. That matters because the U.S. is trying to turn allied dependence on global shippin...
Why it matters: Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed NATO allies to treat the Iran war as their problem too. That matters because the U.S. is trying to turn allied dependence on global shippin...
ArchiveNarrative Warfare
Marco Rubio hit with devastating clip on MS NOW as he fails fuming MAGA's own test
In a recent segment on MS NOW, host Ari Melber showcased a striking example of hypocrisy among MAGA commentators regarding language use in public discourse. The segment juxtapos...
Why it matters: In a recent segment on MS NOW, host Ari Melber showcased a striking example of hypocrisy among MAGA commentators regarding language use in public discourse. The segment juxtapos...