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TODAY: New SNAP cuts are kicking in because of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."
5 million people have already lost food assistance, including 1.5 million+ kids since the bill was enacted.
No kid deserves to go hungry so Trump can give his billionaire buddies another tax handout.
5 million people have already lost food assistance, including 1.5 million+ kids since the bill was enacted.
No kid deserves to go hungry so Trump can give his billionaire buddies another tax handout.
October 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM
TODAY: New SNAP cuts are kicking in because of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."
5 million people have already lost food assistance, including 1.5 million+ kids since the bill was enacted.
No kid deserves to go hungry so Trump can give his billionaire buddies another tax handout.
5 million people have already lost food assistance, including 1.5 million+ kids since the bill was enacted.
No kid deserves to go hungry so Trump can give his billionaire buddies another tax handout.
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Federal courts have long recognized a “border exception” to the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, where people, bags, and electronic devices can be searched without a warrant, and a recent case shows that practice isn't going away: arstechnica.visitlink.me/LhhcU5
Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant.
Reminder: The "border exemption" to your rights is real.
arstechnica.visitlink.me
October 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Federal courts have long recognized a “border exception” to the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, where people, bags, and electronic devices can be searched without a warrant, and a recent case shows that practice isn't going away: arstechnica.visitlink.me/LhhcU5
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CEO compensation has increased 1,316% since 1978.
And worker compensation? Just 28%.
The system is rigged. We need to start taxing the rich so they pay their fair share.
And worker compensation? Just 28%.
The system is rigged. We need to start taxing the rich so they pay their fair share.
October 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM
CEO compensation has increased 1,316% since 1978.
And worker compensation? Just 28%.
The system is rigged. We need to start taxing the rich so they pay their fair share.
And worker compensation? Just 28%.
The system is rigged. We need to start taxing the rich so they pay their fair share.
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Prior to these five deaths in Pennsylvania, the state had not reported a measles death in 35 years: arstechnica.visitlink.me/u-NSpC
Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.
arstechnica.visitlink.me
October 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Prior to these five deaths in Pennsylvania, the state had not reported a measles death in 35 years: arstechnica.visitlink.me/u-NSpC
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Bill Pulte has abused his position to cry wolf on mortgage fraud against Trump's perceived enemies.
Now, Pulte is getting rid of the law enforcement personnel who investigate criminal mortgage fraud, leaving the US housing market at risk. All to protect himself.
Now, Pulte is getting rid of the law enforcement personnel who investigate criminal mortgage fraud, leaving the US housing market at risk. All to protect himself.
October 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Bill Pulte has abused his position to cry wolf on mortgage fraud against Trump's perceived enemies.
Now, Pulte is getting rid of the law enforcement personnel who investigate criminal mortgage fraud, leaving the US housing market at risk. All to protect himself.
Now, Pulte is getting rid of the law enforcement personnel who investigate criminal mortgage fraud, leaving the US housing market at risk. All to protect himself.
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What happened after Donald Trump took a wrecking ball to federal child care programs?
400+ day cares shut down in Oklahoma.
300+ programs shut down in Indiana.
HUNDREDS more have closed nationwide.
Our families deserve better.
400+ day cares shut down in Oklahoma.
300+ programs shut down in Indiana.
HUNDREDS more have closed nationwide.
Our families deserve better.
October 1, 2026 at 1:38 PM
What happened after Donald Trump took a wrecking ball to federal child care programs?
400+ day cares shut down in Oklahoma.
300+ programs shut down in Indiana.
HUNDREDS more have closed nationwide.
Our families deserve better.
400+ day cares shut down in Oklahoma.
300+ programs shut down in Indiana.
HUNDREDS more have closed nationwide.
Our families deserve better.
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Visitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year.
“We’re the only major country in the world losing visitation,” the head of the US Travel Association said. “It’s mind-boggling.”
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
“We’re the only major country in the world losing visitation,” the head of the US Travel Association said. “It’s mind-boggling.”
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
September 30, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Visitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year.
“We’re the only major country in the world losing visitation,” the head of the US Travel Association said. “It’s mind-boggling.”
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
“We’re the only major country in the world losing visitation,” the head of the US Travel Association said. “It’s mind-boggling.”
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
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CBS NEWS PARTNERS WITH KALSHI CBS News is partnering with Kalshi to integrate prediction-market data into its 2026 midterm coverage. CBS joins CNN, Fox News and NBC News in highlighting prediction markets as part of their coverage
September 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
CBS NEWS PARTNERS WITH KALSHI CBS News is partnering with Kalshi to integrate prediction-market data into its 2026 midterm coverage. CBS joins CNN, Fox News and NBC News in highlighting prediction markets as part of their coverage
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NEW: NextEra and Dominion Energy, two of America's biggest utility companies, are on the verge of merging.
Electricity costs are already through the roof — and this deal could jack up costs even more.
The Trump Admin should not rubber stamp this merger.
Electricity costs are already through the roof — and this deal could jack up costs even more.
The Trump Admin should not rubber stamp this merger.
Democratic lawmakers are warning that the proposed $67 billion merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy could reduce competition and raise electricity prices for consumers.
$67 billion NextEra-Dominion merger could raise U.S. electricity prices, lawmakers say
Lawmakers are warning that a massive energy industry merger could lead to higher costs for ratepayers.
cbsn.ws
September 30, 2026 at 7:14 PM
NEW: NextEra and Dominion Energy, two of America's biggest utility companies, are on the verge of merging.
Electricity costs are already through the roof — and this deal could jack up costs even more.
The Trump Admin should not rubber stamp this merger.
Electricity costs are already through the roof — and this deal could jack up costs even more.
The Trump Admin should not rubber stamp this merger.
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It’s highly unlikely that the FCC or FTC will step in and order broadcasters to stop running the advertisements: arstechnica.visitlink.me/fKu1b4
Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws
FCC unlikely to stop Trump ads described as illegal taxpayer-funded propaganda.
arstechnica.visitlink.me
September 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
It’s highly unlikely that the FCC or FTC will step in and order broadcasters to stop running the advertisements: arstechnica.visitlink.me/fKu1b4
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This is wrong: Trump and Republicans in Congress gave BILLIONS in tax breaks to Big Tech companies building AI data centers.
So YOUR tax dollars are subsidizing their AI data centers — at the same time you pay higher electricity and water bills.
So YOUR tax dollars are subsidizing their AI data centers — at the same time you pay higher electricity and water bills.
September 30, 2026 at 3:06 PM
This is wrong: Trump and Republicans in Congress gave BILLIONS in tax breaks to Big Tech companies building AI data centers.
So YOUR tax dollars are subsidizing their AI data centers — at the same time you pay higher electricity and water bills.
So YOUR tax dollars are subsidizing their AI data centers — at the same time you pay higher electricity and water bills.
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If you want to really know how the outrage machine gets fired up:
1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell” on Smith
2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender to run same day
3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets talking points
4. Schmitt steps in it
5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway
1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell” on Smith
2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender to run same day
3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets talking points
4. Schmitt steps in it
5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway
September 29, 2026 at 8:27 PM
If you want to really know how the outrage machine gets fired up:
1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell” on Smith
2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender to run same day
3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets talking points
4. Schmitt steps in it
5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway
1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell” on Smith
2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender to run same day
3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets talking points
4. Schmitt steps in it
5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway
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In a letter sent to the company this week, US Rep. Jamie Raskin accused Apple of “working with the government to violate its customers’ First Amendment rights to record and report on the activities of their own government." arstechnica.visitlink.me/zit76N
Apple pressured to explain Trump role in ICE-tracking app removals
Lawmaker rejects Apple excuse for banning ICE-tracking apps as unconstitutional.
arstechnica.visitlink.me
September 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
In a letter sent to the company this week, US Rep. Jamie Raskin accused Apple of “working with the government to violate its customers’ First Amendment rights to record and report on the activities of their own government." arstechnica.visitlink.me/zit76N
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We’ve warned about A7's many unsanctioned entities, and so many other unchecked Kremlin enablers.
The Trump Administration needs to reverse its stunning halt of regular Russia sanctions over the past year and a half.
www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
The Trump Administration needs to reverse its stunning halt of regular Russia sanctions over the past year and a half.
www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
On Fourth Anniversary of Putin’s Full-Scale War, New Banking Committee Analysis Highlights Range of Targets Left Unsanctioned by Trump Administration | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and...
The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
www.banking.senate.gov
September 29, 2026 at 6:22 PM
We’ve warned about A7's many unsanctioned entities, and so many other unchecked Kremlin enablers.
The Trump Administration needs to reverse its stunning halt of regular Russia sanctions over the past year and a half.
www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
The Trump Administration needs to reverse its stunning halt of regular Russia sanctions over the past year and a half.
www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
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The end of ChromeOS could present issues for certain organizations (like schools) that became accustomed to getting capable, easily managed PCs for dirt cheap: arstechnica.visitlink.me/iSL5E3
Google seemingly confirms plans to kill ChromeOS in 2034
Google support maps out how Googlebooks can take over where ChromeOS left off.
arstechnica.visitlink.me
September 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The end of ChromeOS could present issues for certain organizations (like schools) that became accustomed to getting capable, easily managed PCs for dirt cheap: arstechnica.visitlink.me/iSL5E3
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Don't be fooled.
This bill won’t force Big Tech companies to do anything.
It's a political stunt to cover Republicans who have been the biggest data center cheerleaders.
We need a bill with real teeth to hold these companies accountable.
This bill won’t force Big Tech companies to do anything.
It's a political stunt to cover Republicans who have been the biggest data center cheerleaders.
We need a bill with real teeth to hold these companies accountable.
The Ratepayer Protection Act is basically the only reason the Senate is sticking around this week.
Republicans Hope Entirely Symbolic Data Center Vote Can Help Jon Husted
The Ratepayer Protection Act is basically the only reason the Senate is sticking around this week.
www.huffpost.com
September 28, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Don't be fooled.
This bill won’t force Big Tech companies to do anything.
It's a political stunt to cover Republicans who have been the biggest data center cheerleaders.
We need a bill with real teeth to hold these companies accountable.
This bill won’t force Big Tech companies to do anything.
It's a political stunt to cover Republicans who have been the biggest data center cheerleaders.
We need a bill with real teeth to hold these companies accountable.