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In a sign of how explosive ICE knew this secret memo would be, one whistleblower says he was only allowed to read the memo and was barred from taking written notes, and warned that employees had been punished for disagreeing.
At least one ICE instructor resigned rather than teach the illegal memo!
At least one ICE instructor resigned rather than teach the illegal memo!
January 21, 2026 at 10:29 PM
In a sign of how explosive ICE knew this secret memo would be, one whistleblower says he was only allowed to read the memo and was barred from taking written notes, and warned that employees had been punished for disagreeing.
At least one ICE instructor resigned rather than teach the illegal memo!
At least one ICE instructor resigned rather than teach the illegal memo!
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NYT Ed Board: One year ago, Trump took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he has focused on using the presidency to enrich himself.
A review by the editorial board shows that Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1,408,500,000.
A review by the editorial board shows that Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1,408,500,000.
Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:20 AM
NYT Ed Board: One year ago, Trump took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he has focused on using the presidency to enrich himself.
A review by the editorial board shows that Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1,408,500,000.
A review by the editorial board shows that Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1,408,500,000.
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Lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians won’t be built on permanent occupation. But it’s obvious that PM Netanyahu isn't interested in peace, he only wants to hold onto his own power.
Netanyahu signs West Bank settlement expansion plan, rules out Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an agreement on Thursday to push ahead with a controversial settlement expansion plan that would cut across land that the Palestinians seek for a state.
www.reuters.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians won’t be built on permanent occupation. But it’s obvious that PM Netanyahu isn't interested in peace, he only wants to hold onto his own power.
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Pete Hegseth had a special internet line installed in his Pentagon office — in defiance of Defense Dept. security protocols — so that he could use Signal on a personal computer there.
The "dirty" line (called that because it's not secure) increases the likelihood of being hacked or surveilled.
The "dirty" line (called that because it's not secure) increases the likelihood of being hacked or surveilled.
Pete Hegseth's behavior has become "erratic," and he seems increasingly "insecure" about his job and standing in the admin.
Officials who operate in Hegseth's vicinity describe him as difficult and prickly, and said that he berates and yells at the staff.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Officials who operate in Hegseth's vicinity describe him as difficult and prickly, and said that he berates and yells at the staff.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Hegseth trying to show Trump he's a fighter amid chaos in Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's behavior has become "erratic" and he seems increasingly "insecure" about his job, sources told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
April 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Pete Hegseth had a special internet line installed in his Pentagon office — in defiance of Defense Dept. security protocols — so that he could use Signal on a personal computer there.
The "dirty" line (called that because it's not secure) increases the likelihood of being hacked or surveilled.
The "dirty" line (called that because it's not secure) increases the likelihood of being hacked or surveilled.
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The Trump Justice Department has reversed a Biden-era policy that provided protections to journalists in leak investigations — paving the way for authorities to once again use subpoenas and compel testimony from reporters in probes targeting leakers.
April 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Trump Justice Department has reversed a Biden-era policy that provided protections to journalists in leak investigations — paving the way for authorities to once again use subpoenas and compel testimony from reporters in probes targeting leakers.
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Pete Hegseth: ‘There Are No State Secrets In A Healthy Relationship’
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Pete Hegseth: ‘There Are No State Secrets In A Healthy Relationship’
WASHINGTON—Staunchly defending his decision to share sensitive military data in messages to his wife, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday, “There are no state secrets in a healthy relationship.” “Communication is key in every strong marriage, and that includes communication about airstrikes on foreign adversaries,” said the Pentagon chief, who called the mere idea […]
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April 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Pete Hegseth: ‘There Are No State Secrets In A Healthy Relationship’
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Trump's approval rating stands at 41%, down 4 points since March and 7 points since late February, according to a new CNN poll.
That's lower than any newly elected president dating back at least to Dwight Eisenhower.
That's lower than any newly elected president dating back at least to Dwight Eisenhower.
April 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Trump's approval rating stands at 41%, down 4 points since March and 7 points since late February, according to a new CNN poll.
That's lower than any newly elected president dating back at least to Dwight Eisenhower.
That's lower than any newly elected president dating back at least to Dwight Eisenhower.
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BREAKING NYT:
Pete Hegseth's personal phone number — the one used in a recent Signal chat — was easily accessible on the internet and public apps as recently as March, potentially exposing national security secrets to foreign adversaries. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
Pete Hegseth's personal phone number — the one used in a recent Signal chat — was easily accessible on the internet and public apps as recently as March, potentially exposing national security secrets to foreign adversaries. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities
The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, including on social media and a fantasy sports site.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
BREAKING NYT:
Pete Hegseth's personal phone number — the one used in a recent Signal chat — was easily accessible on the internet and public apps as recently as March, potentially exposing national security secrets to foreign adversaries. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
Pete Hegseth's personal phone number — the one used in a recent Signal chat — was easily accessible on the internet and public apps as recently as March, potentially exposing national security secrets to foreign adversaries. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...