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Pay attention to this. Replacing JAGs with loyalists enables whatever orders Trump and Hegseth issue to be interpreted as lawful.

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Donald Trump's hunger for power was clearly displayed Friday in a brief exchange with Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine). But of course, his "we are the federal law" is a big change from his many, many years of campaigning on "states' rights."

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MORE: Russian forces recently eliminated the Ukrainian pocket west of Kurakhove amid continued reports that the Russian military is redeploying elements of the Russian Southern Military District's (SMD) 8th Combined Arms Army (CAA) from the Kurakhove direction to the Toretsk direction. (1/3)

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'No Other Land' Interview with Israeli & Palestinian Co-Directors-chronicles the friendship of Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham, a man who begins documenting the destruction of his hometown in Palestine & the journalist who joins him in reporting the story to the world 11/1/24 youtu.be/S8mzhJv9aqE?...

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Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws Survey of hundreds of Floridians found nearly two-thirds of non-US citizens & one-third of US citizens hesitated to seek medical care theconversation.com/survey-shows...

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Trump’s moves to strip employment protections from federal workers threaten to make government function worse – not better....But it’s different if your obligations are to the public interest and the Constitution James L. Perry Indiana University theconversation.com/trumps-moves...

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A Palestinian film “No Other Land,” nominated for best documentary at the 2025 Academy Awards, is an Oscars favorite − so why is it so hard to see? That’s because the film has been unable to find a company to distribute it in America. Publ : Feb 21 8:38am EST theconversation.com/a-palestinia...

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European leaders are working on a military aid package for Ukraine — worth at least €20 billion ($20.9 million) — to bolster Kyiv as the U. S. increasingly aligns with Moscow By Nicholas Vinocur, Jamie Dettmer and Laura Kayali Feb 21 8:55 pm CET www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...

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Russia-linked fake videos spread German election fraud claims, authorities warn Disinfo claiming AfD ballots are missing or being shredded is spreading online just days before Germany’s election. By Chris Lunday Politico February 21, 2025 5:47 pm CET www.politico.eu/article/russ...

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Trump’s attempts to denigrate Zelenskyy have led to a surge in Ukrainian unity...... and even some Republicans in Congress — struggling to wrap head around Trump’s embrace of Russia, which represents a major about-face in U.S. foreign policy By HANNA ARHIROVA AP Feb 21 apnews.com/article/ukra...

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Top immigration enforcement official Caleb Vitello, the Acting Dir of ICE reassigned amid frustrations over mass deportation effort DHS Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement Friday By REBECCA SANTANA Feb 21 apnews.com/article/immi...

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Today in history: Ccivil rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death inside Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom in New York. Three men identified as members of the Nation of Islam were convicted of murder and imprisoned; all were eventually paroled. apnews.com/today-in-his...

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Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested Friday near the US Capitol on a charge he assaulted a woman protesting a gathering attended by Tarrio and others who received presidential pardons for crimes stemming from Jan 6 riot in the nation’s capital. apnews.com/article/prou...

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Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job Judge Carl Nichols ruling also allows the administration to start the clock ticking on its planned 30-day deadline for USAID workers abroad to move back to US at government expense apnews.com/article/trum...

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No Paywall Trump admin reinstates funds for lawyers representing 26,000 children in immigration court days after halting it with little explanation. The decision came after supporters flooded Congress with letters of support. Rachel Uranga LA Times Feb 21 3:49 PM MST www.yahoo.com/news/trump-a...

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Jessica Yellin - Connecting the DOGE Dots We break down how DOGE is assaulting our institutions. They've removed regulators, infiltrated agencies, and fired thousands. But Trump's poll numbers are sinking... Plus, Luigi Mangione is back. Feb 21 open.substack.com/pub/newsnotn...

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The delivery of the first of 30 Belgian F-16s to Kyiv will be postponed for at least a year – until the end of 2025 – due to delays in the delivery of F-35 aircraft from the US to Belgium, – Chief of the Belgian General Staff Vansin. Does anyone doubt that Trump is responsible for this?

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I had to confirm these for myself. Here are Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff and the official White House account running with Trump's earlier post referring to himself as king. Famously, the United States of America fought a war over not wanting to be ruled by a king.

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The former chief of defence staff recalled a 30-minute encounter he once had with Trump.

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As a member of the House Education Cmte and a former public school teacher, Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes is doing everything she can to protect the millions of students who rely on DOE programs. She joins Michel Martin to discuss the consequences of Trump's plan youtube.com/shorts/S_8T_...

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Pentagon to fire up to 61,000 workers, starting with 5,400 next week After the first round of firings, DOD will launch a review intended to cut the civilian workforce by 5 to 8%, a personnel official said. Meghann Myers | February 21, 2025 05:59 PM ET www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...

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NEW: Trump’s DoJ Chief of Staff has filed a complaint against Judge Reyes because she bench slapped their bigoted asses into the sun three days ago.

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This is genuinely fucking hysterical bc 1) Adams is making similar, albeit specious, claims in his own case and 2) Adams says he's not getting any really sensitive information.

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Another story repeating Susie Wiles' claim to be able to manage Elon. Sure, Susie. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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What an amazing statement. Title: "Comptroller Lander GETS Mayor Adams to Sue Feds" "We successfully pressured Mayor Adams to allow the City’s lawyers to sue the federal government to get our money back." comptroller.nyc.gov/newsroom/mor...

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Ukraine has not suffered "millions" of losses by any reliable estimate, either in terms of civilian or military casualties. isw.pub/UkraineFacts...

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With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.

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The Maine Principal's Association said it would continue to allow trans girls to compete in school sports, saying President Trump's recent executive order is in conflict with state law.

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⚡️63% of Ukrainians approve Zelensky as president, poll shows.

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BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.

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Republican Party Chain Of Command

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This is an “initial” purge. Reports suggest this could expand to “tens of thousands” over the coming weeks. Shock and awe now hitting the Pentagon

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BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court won’t take action on Trump’s emergency petition over the firing Hampton Dellinger, head of a watchdog agency. Dellinger will remain in his role until at least Feb. 26 as litigation continues in a lower court. Order: www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/u... Background:

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This is how it’s done.

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ICYMI: Tom Homan is trying to spin “Know Your Rights” education into something suspicious. But what's actually suspicious is that he doesn't want people to know their rights 👇🏽 open.substack.com/pub/americas...

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Hey! Go see my new guest appearance on @legaleagle.bsky.social! It's cool!

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Trump: "I'm...we are the federal law." This is like live tyranny. He asserts he can just order sovereign states to do things.

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Critical piece from @benwikler.bsky.social on Wis S Ct race open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

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BREAKING: USCP is arresting Enrique Tarrio for swiping his hand at a counterprotester who got in his face.

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Roblox and Discord -- are being sued for allegedly facilitating the sexual exploitation of children online. www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...

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Dale Ho Brings in the Conservative Cavalry www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/21/d...

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As Germany's election nears this weekend, RT Deutsch mirror sites continue to evade EU sanctions, raising concerns about disinformation. In this Dispatch, ISD finds 20 mirror domains still accessible, with some drawing more engagement than before sanctions. Full findings below 👇

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