Argentina's midterm election hands landslide win to Milei's libertarian overhaul
Early results in Argentina's legislative elections on Sunday showed a landslide victory for President Javier Milei.| CNBC
“They’re putting America in reverse, to a 1960s world,” the governor told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. California Governor Gavin| TheGrio
Ironically, Trump’s dream of building a White House ballroom dates back to the Obama administration. President Donald Trump‘s $300 million| TheGrio
The Trump administration is being accused of playing politics with Puerto Rico’s economic recovery by attempting to remove multiple members of a financial oversight board created by Congress to restore the U.S. territory’s fiscal stability. President Donald Trump’s decision to fire five of the board’s seven members after right-wing activist Laura Loomer criticized its spending habits has already […]| Washington Examiner
The Justice Department has drawn a bright red line for Democrats in state and local governments who are threatening to arrest federal immigration officials for enforcing federal law in Democrat-run areas. Prominent Democratic officials, from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL), have threatened to pursue legal action over what they […]| Washington Examiner
Early results in Argentina's legislative elections on Sunday showed a landslide victory for President Javier Milei.| CNBC
“No Kings” protesters in Wisconsin and across the 50 states ended their massive, historic and amazingly peaceful demonstrations against the Trump agenda Saturday with high fives and by quickly asking: “What’s next?” Their signs, costumes, patriotic music and jokes sent … Read the rest The post 10 million for Thanksgiving No Kings protest appeared first on John Torinus.| John Torinus
NO KINGS PROTEST 10-18-2025 Harsh and off-base criticism by Republican leaders of the pro-democracy protests backfired. The backlash against derogatory statements from Speaker Mike Johnson who slammed the No Kings protests as “hate America” rallies that would draw “the pro-Hamas … Read the rest The post ‘No Kings’ rallies grow from backlash appeared first on John Torinus.| John Torinus
Today I’m sharing an important message from fellow Wisconsinite R.J. Johnson, president of the World Orphan Fund and longtime political consultant. A Republic at the Edge Our democracy feels like it’s standing at the edge of something vast and dark. … READ MORE| John Torinus
If convicted, people who showed up to a protest could face “decades of prison time,” the National Lawyers Guild says.| Articles – Truthout
Quantifying the exact number of pregnant, postpartum, or nursing immigrants in ICE custody has become impossible.| Articles – Truthout
Watching disappearances in our community leaves psychological trauma, but we can counter it with our solidarity.| Articles – Truthout
East Bay leaders call for federal government shutdown to end Rep. Lateefah Simon and seven Alameda County mayors say thousands are being harmed by the impasse.| The Oaklandside
Alameda County DA says her staff ‘will not assist federal agents’ District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson also urged the public not to physically engage with federal law enforcement.| The Oaklandside
Law enforcement shoot into truck at Oakland immigration protest Federal authorities say they opened fire on a vehicle that drove toward them at the entrance to Coast Guard Island, where federal agents were supposed to stage for an immigration crackdown.| The Oaklandside
In a deep East Oakland church, anxious community members learn safety tips and constitutional rights Local organizers held a know-your-rights training and town hall Wednesday night ahead of an anticipated immigration operation in the Bay Area.| The Oaklandside
‘Don’t take the bait’: Oakland leaders urge calm as possible Trump immigration crackdown looms over region Mayor Barbara Lee and other East Bay leaders reaffirmed their support for immigrants after Trump called off a crackdown in San Francisco.| The Oaklandside
Trump says federal agents ‘will not surge San Francisco’ In a Truth Social post, the president said calls with San Francisco’s mayor and some tech titans convinced him to wait, for now.| The Oaklandside
Stun grenades, injured protesters at Coast Guard Island as feds arrive in Bay Area A caravan of Customs and Border Protection agents arrived at the Coast Guard’s facilities in Alameda early Thursday morning. At least 150 protesters were at the scene. President Trump called off a federal deployment to San Francisco.| The Oaklandside
This Orange County family wants the best for a child who has cerebral palsy. Cuts to Medicaid could make it harder to access care.| Los Angeles Times
Instead, Democrats appear emboldened as they returned to Washington from their home states Tuesday and again rejected a GOP bill to reopen the government.| Los Angeles Times
The House on Tuesday night narrowly approved a budget resolution that paves the way for trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts key to the Trump agenda.| Los Angeles Times
Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown.| Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.| Los Angeles Times
California Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff say they will vote against a budget measure aimed at funding the federal government through Sept. 30.| Los Angeles Times
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) issued a statement denouncing the Trump administration's plan to deploy more than 100 federal agents to San Francisco, calling the move destabilizing and menacing toward immigrant communities.| Davis Vanguard
Never has the adage that A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words been more appropriate. Donald Trump has destroyed much of the federal government and much of the Constitution, so now he is destroying the White House – in this case, to build a horrific 90,000 square foot ballroom paid for by “private contributors,” who … Continue reading "How “Passive Virtues” Destroy the Constitution"| Legal Planet
The upshot is that it will be very challenging for the Feds to overturn state emissions regulations of power plants and other facilities. The statutory and doctrinal landscape are favorable for states playing defense, and the Supreme Court seems if anything more favorable to the states than the national government. Of course, these general observations leave plenty of room for litigation over the fine points, and the Feds could win some cases. But the states start the contest with an advant...| Legal Planet
“I’m still here working.” That’s what a park ranger at Yosemite National Park told me last Friday, as he made his rounds. Anyone who thinks they can flagrantly break the park rules during the government shutdown is in for “a rude awakening,” he said. Literally. He and other rangers have been using noise to wake … Continue reading "Our National Parks are Open — and Openly Threatened"| Legal Planet
“National Energy Dominance Month.” So typical of Trump: a bungled exercise in foolish bravado. The “bungled” part is that they forgot to designate October as a special month until it was halfway over. The “bravado” saturates almost every sentence, combined with the fact that the blustering has no practical effect. And the “foolish” part is about bad energy policy and bad economics. To expand supply, he needs higher prices, but that would hurt him politically. And there's...| Legal Planet
Why do we even bother with this anymore? The New York Times breathlessly reports that the University of Virginia’s Caleb Nelson, a well-respected originalist scholar, has concluded that the “unitary executive theory,” long promoted by conservatives, is, well, bunk. “A bombshell!,” enthuses Will Baude of the University of Chicago, himself a well-respected originalist scholar – … Continue reading "Legal “Scholarship” and the Overproduction of Elites"| Legal Planet
I wrote this past spring about a proposal by the Trump Administration to eliminate the definition of harm in the regulations implementing the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), which might eliminate protections from habitat modification for federally listed species. I also noted three different steps California could do to backfill the federal ESA if such … Continue reading "Backfilling the federal ESA"| Legal Planet
President Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s leading oil producers in a move aimed at turning the screws on Moscow — and countries that continue to buy Russian oil, like India and Turkey. The decision surprised many Ukraine war observers, who have struggled to discern the logic behind Trump’s approach to the conflict in recent weeks. Just days before the sanctions announcement, Trump had held a seemingly cordial phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which...| Responsible Statecraft
The ceasefire agreement in Gaza is hanging by a thread as both Israel and Hamas face allegations of violating the terms of the deal, which went into force on Monday. Israel claims that Hamas has been dragging its feet on returning the remains of deceased hostages. So far, the Palestinian armed group has only managed to deliver the bodies of nine of the remaining 28 deceased hostages. Hamas claims that it is moving as quickly as it can given the difficulties of finding bodies that may be burie...| Responsible Statecraft
Chilkat Valley residents are among the more than 66,000 Alaskans who could lose their federal food assistance benefits in November due to the ongoing federal shutdown. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has directed states to stop the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November […] The post Alaskans won’t get food stamps in November unless federal funding is provided appeared first on Chilkat Valley N...| Chilkat Valley News
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The world’s largest offshore wind developer, backed by the government of Denmark, is on a deliberate collision course with the Trump Administration. The battleground is Sunrise Wind, a 924 megawatt (MW) offshore wind project located roughly 30 miles east of Long Island’s Montauk Point. Orsted just raised almost $10 billion, two-thirds of which […]| PA Pundits International
Gen. Thomas Bussiere is still slated to retire from the Air Force, despite an erroneous notice posted on Congress.gov indicating that he had been renominated for vice chief of staff of the Air Force. The post UPDATED: Gen. Bussiere still set to retire from Air Force appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
Kennedy repeatedly defended his record in heated exchanges with senators from both parties and questioned data that show the effectiveness of vaccines.| Los Angeles Times
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” to discuss how the government shutdown is affecting food benefits and the help many Americans get to offset their health insurance premiums.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
Enhanced Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies have emerged as a flash point in the congressional standoff over the federal government shutdown. Republicans point to what they characterize as increasing amounts of fraud as a reason to hold up the subsidies. But there are two sides to the story.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
Despite a poisonous political climate, hundreds of volunteer advocates put partisan differences aside and pressed Congress to help people with cancer.| Articles Archive - KFF Health News
The ACLU is fighting to protect the use of disparate impact liability, a critical tool in advancing equality, as the Trump administration attempts to roll it back in housing, jobs, and education.| Davis Vanguard
On October 18, over seven million people across the US came together to peacefully protest against abuse of power and show the power of unity in the face of repression.| Davis Vanguard
The Trump administration has directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels after the president expressed alarm about the impact of his administration's aggressive enforcement.| Los Angeles Times
At the start of Trump's second term, he suspended the asylum system as part of his wide-ranging crackdown on illegal immigration. Desperate immigrants from troubled countries face new uncertainty.| Los Angeles Times
Any immigrant who uses the CBP Home App to inform the government that they plan to return home, Homeland Security says, will receive a $1,000 payment after their confirmed return.| Los Angeles Times
Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the 47th president in a historic Inauguration Day.| Los Angeles Times
Trump promised 'all hell will break out' in the Middle East if Israeli hostages are not returned by the time he takes office.| Los Angeles Times
The delay of tariffs set to take effect Friday came after a phone call between President Trump and his Mexican counterpart, President Claudia Sheinbaum.| Los Angeles Times
The U.S.-Mexico borderlands, long a place of hope and opportunity, have been transformed by President Trump's immigration crackdown and tariff threats.| Los Angeles Times
President Trump gave no indication he was open to a rapid course correction, suggesting some of his new tariff rates would be permanent.| Los Angeles Times
Churches took in refugees from battle-scarred Central America in the 1980s, a precursor to their current focus on undocumented immigrants.| Los Angeles Times
Fear from ongoing ICE operations has led immigrant workers and families in Southern California to face worsening extreme heat conditions at their workplaces and homes.| Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration continues to squash, smear, and criminalize attempts to document or protest its agenda.| Articles – Truthout
Elected officials have condemned the deployment of federal agents and Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops.| Articles – Truthout
Critics say Kyle Walsh is unqualified to head an institute that is focused on environmental chemicals and disease.| Articles – Truthout
During a meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, the Trump administration issued a torrent of threats of tariffs and other sanctions to block a landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions. The IMO plan was intended to … Continue reading →| Old Salt Blog
Protesters, advocates and attorneys say L.A law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons frequently and unnecessarily, causing lasting physical pain and psychological scars. From destroyed hands to shattered faces.| Los Angeles Times
We know this has been an extraordinarily challenging time for the entire TRIO community. But just moments ago, we received word that some GANs for the 2025-2026 program year have finally started to be released. This shows that your advocacy is making a difference. The post COE President Jones Presses Education Secretary McMahon on 2025-2026 GANs and Grant Cancellations appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.| Council for Opportunity in Education
The US’s controversial new $100,000 H1-B visa fee will not apply to international students and other visa holders changing status in the country, the government has clarified. The post F-1 to H-1B transitions to be exempt from $100K fee appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
A review of documents and federal moves show the Trump administration has acted on most of a 29-item list of environmental policy requests from industry groups in its first eight months in office. The changes affected rules on air pollution, chemical safety and water protections. The post WATCH: An industry wish list has shaped Trump’s environmental policy appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
Venezuelans fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean could be a leadup to US backing for a Pinochet-style dictatorship.| Articles – Truthout
Rep. Delia Ramirez discusses Trump’s crackdown in Chicago, the government shutdown, the Gaza ceasefire, and more.| Articles – Truthout
The Trump administration is keeping the money flowing to ICE and the military while canning workers at health agencies.| Articles – Truthout
Moody’s Analytics looked at data predating the shutdown when the country's economic situation was already dismal.| Articles – Truthout
Defense Secretary Hegseth also defended a bombing of another boat without providing evidence that it was moving drugs.| Truthout
They unveiled a new plan to invest in a wide range of materials that are essential for existing and emerging defense assets. The post Trump officially endorses AUKUS at White House meeting with Australian prime minister appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
2025 has delivered almost nothing but bad news. Here’s more of that, as first reported by Israeli press outlet, Calcalist: Control of NSO Group is set to leave Israeli hands. A group of American investors led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds has agreed to acquire the controversial spyware developer in a deal valued at several […]| Techdirt
Protest signs, inflatable costumes, dancing, bubbles, and fiery political speeches were featured at the East Bay's biggest rally, one of thousands of protest across the U.S.| The Oaklandside
Judge said administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany Ice agents on immigration raids| the Guardian
President claims on Fox News ‘they want us in San Francisco’ despite opposition from city officials| the Guardian
For a couple of hours on Saturday afternoon, the din of midtown traffic was replaced by thousands of marchers whistling, cheering and singing folk songs at a ‘No Kings’ protest down Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The demonstration, which broadly denounced the Trump administration’s policies, brought out students worried about funding their education, healthcare workers watching […] The post More Than 100,000 New Yorkers Rally at Citywide ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump appeared f...| THE CITY – NYC News
A dozen federal agents in tactical gear arrested several people outside the Row Hotel, a shelter for migrant families, in Midtown Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves among residents living above. According to video footage and eyewitness accounts, federal agents from the FBI and other agencies, dressed in flak jackets, swarmed the sidewalk at 44th Street, around […] The post Federal Raid Outside Row Hotel Migrant Shelter Rattles Residents appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.| THE CITY – NYC News
In New Jersey, fewer than half of 6- and 7-year-olds in special education spend the vast majority of their day with their classmates without disabilities. That might change, though, because a state special education advisory group has pledged to examine the issue. Earlier this year, a Hechinger Report investigation revealed New Jersey is the worst […] The post NJ advisory group to probe how students with disabilities are separated from their peers appeared first on The Hechinger Report.| The Hechinger Report
This story originally appeared in Hechinger’s climate and education newsletter. Sign up for it here. Last January, Diego Sandoval’s high school in San Diego County closed abruptly one Friday because of wildfires menacing the Southern California area. Classmates evacuated their homes as the fire spread. Frida Vergara, whose school was among the few in the […] The post Big Oil should help foot the bill for lost school time, students say appeared first on The Hechinger Report.| The Hechinger Report
Apple has removed ICEBlock and several similar apps from its App Store after government officials raised concerns about safety risks linked to tools that let users track US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The growth of ICE-Tracking Apps A growing number of mobile apps are helping immigrants stay safe amid ICE deportations, providing critical information such as “Know […] The post Apple And Google Remove Apps Tracking ICE Agents appeared first on POCIT. Telling the st...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
ICE has recently spent approximately $4 million on facial recognition technology to investigate individuals it believes have harmed law enforcement officers, according to procurement records obtained by 404 Media. The records suggest that ICE is purchasing the technology to identify people who might assault the agency’s officers as they continue the Trump administration’s mass deportation […] The post ICE Spends Millions On Clearview AI Facial Recognition Tech appeared first on POCIT. T...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
Defense Secretary Hegseth also defended a bombing of another boat without providing evidence that it was moving drugs.| Truthout
Some US business leaders reacted neutrally, while JP Morgan CEO says tariff threats can be used effectively| the Guardian
Read the full article by Annmarie Hilton (Maine Morning Star) “U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is seeking answers from the Trump administration’s top environmental official after reports that a long-delayed forever chemical risk assessment has been further postponed. The Democrat who represents Maine’s 1st Congressional District sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Is the U.S. military already in the early stages of a Trump-led coup against our Constitution?Inside the Pentagon, loyalty is being elevated above law as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quietly removes senior military lawyers, the very officials meant to uphold legality and restraint, and replaces th...| Raw Story
The California Air Resources Board administers its own state-level greenhouse gas reporting program that in some ways exceeds that of the federal program now on the chopping block.| Los Angeles Times
Even after the government eventually reopens, the assistance program’s future remains uncertain.| Articles – Truthout
This comes as two survivors of the US’s most recent drone strike on a boat have reportedly been detained by US forces.| Truthout
The judge in Lighthiser v. Trump described climate change as a “children’s health emergency,” but found that the young plaintiffs lacked standing and the court did not have the authority to grant the relief they requested.| Inside Climate News
Protesters will begin to assemble at Wilma Chan Park at 11:30 a.m. for the march, one of some 2,500 No Kings actions taking place today across the country.| The Oaklandside
From No Kings Day to defending day laborers, a range of Oakland and Bay Area groups are pushing back on creeping authoritarianism — and National Guard threats.| The Oaklandside
6 posts published by Kaleena Dwyer and Sara Durr during July 2025| United States Conference of Mayors
A county commissioner pledges to leave “no stone unturned” in the city's fight to slow ICE abductions.| Articles – Truthout
The court recognized climate change as a “children’s health emergency” but said the young plaintiffs lacked standing.| Articles – Truthout
The text messages contained jokes about gas chambers, slavery, and rape.| Articles – Truthout
They’ve been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased, and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on.| Articles – Truthout
What we’re now seeing is Israel’s version of air-power colonialism, writes Juan Cole. By Juan Cole TomDispatch.com Donald Trump’s and Benjamin Netanyahu’s nomination of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, his hands already crimson with the blood of innocent Iraqis, to…Read more →| Consortium News
We know from Lebanon that in Gaza, the Israelis will break any agreement and the American “guarantors” will support their continued violence as “counter-terrorism.” By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk In not quite one year since the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, Israel…Read more →| Consortium News
Hamas is urging international mediators to help enforce the ceasefire agreement, warning that Israel’s continued violations risked blowing up the tenuous truce. By Brett Wilkins Common Dreams Israeli occupation forces have killed numerous Palestinian civilians in Gaza in an apparent violation…Read more →| Consortium News
A coalition of food, environmental and animal welfare groups is appealing a recent federal court decision that upheld a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule exempting factory farms from publicly disclosing hazardous air emissions information.| The New Lede
In July, the Trump Administration published “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” a blueprint for American leadership in the defining technological endeavor of the 21st century. President Trump and key advisors like David Sacks and Michael Kratsios are setting the regulatory stage to ensure America dominates in AI, and that the government supports... Read more about: How America Can Lead the AI Revolution The post How America Can Lead the AI Revolution appeared first on The A...| The American Mind
From “Black Jack” Pershing’s pursuit of Pancho Villa deep into Chihuahua to fentanyl streaming into the United States, Washington forgets that the southern border has always been a battlefield. In August, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared, “We will never allow the US army or any other institution of the US to set foot in Mexican... Read more about: The Never-Ending Border Battle The post The Never-Ending Border Battle appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
The federal government has shut down as of 12:01 on October 1, 2025. This means that much of the federal government will not be operating and thousands of federal employees will be furloughed – check out Federal Harms Tracker for more. The Government Publishing Office (GPO) sent out this piece to the federal depository library […] The post Federal government shutdown (10/1/2025) first appeared on Free Government Information (FGI).| Free Government Information (FGI)
New York counties thought they had months to prepare to implement SNAP work requirements. Now, they have weeks.| City Limits
The Trump administration’s push to force U.S. control of TikTok has been framed as a national security measure. But for vulnerable communities, the far more urgent question is whether new owners will maintain moderation guardrails — or rip them out in the name of growth. What’s at stake is not only the fight against antisemitism […] The post Editorial: Online Moderation Is Not Censorship appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times.| Baltimore Jewish Times
