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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire … A Trilogy of Manipulative Media Types – Part I

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Liar: On Thursday, according to The Huffington Post, President Obama hosted a small lunch for a select group of Progressive media types. Amongst the guests were...

News Bytes – 6-17-2010

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Here are a few nibbles and noshes of stories today which you may find a bit interesting: 1. Israel loosens chokehold on Gaza JERUSALEM – An...

LIVE – BP Testifies to Congress

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LIVE BLOG – Pres. Obama’s Address to the Nation

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President Obama is addressing the nation tonight from the Oval Office at 5:00 pm PDT, 8:00 pm EDT. We will be adding the live video...

Sex, Dough and Talkin’ Trolls

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The spin of yesterday's election that is all over the MSM today is, "It's the year of the woman". Some would beg to differ. On...

Rejection or Election Day?

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It's Election Day today, you can smell the aroma of desperation and tea bags in the air. It will be interesting, this will be the...

Make Mine a Double Standard …

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Early in 2009, shortly after the President's Inauguration, Glenn Beck took to the airwaves to warn people that soon the President would be coming...

Free Speech! Supplies Are Limited!

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Helen Thomas, a revered journalist, the Grand Dame of the White House Press Corps...said all Israeli Jews should simply leave Israel and go back...

“Boycott Petroleum”

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Change He Can’t Believe In

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Well, Joe Biden was certainly right when he said that President Obama would be "tested" soon after taking office. The question is not so...

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Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement From Congress in 2027

Representative Nancy Pelosi, the only female House speaker, said she will not run for re-election. She wielded immense power and became a Democratic icon, while she was demonized by conservatives. [...]

FAA Warns of Air Traffic Cuts Friday if Government Shutdown Continues

The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, could force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown. [...]

‘Broken My Hope’: Trump’s Move to Slash Refugee Arrivals Ricochets Widely

President Trump’s policy has shut the door on all but a tiny fraction of people across the world seeking refuge in the United States from conflict, persecution or both. [...]

Bishops With Ties to Trump Commission Criticize Treatment of Immigrants

The Roman Catholic prelates cited detainees’ lack of access to religious sacraments like communion. [...]

A Big Test for Trump’s Tariffs, and Major Cuts to Air Traffic

Plus, using A.I. to find a date. [...]

As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind

The rise of New York City’s mayor-elect comes at a complicated moment in the career of Senator Chuck Schumer, who is in danger of looking out of touch with the prevailing energy back home. [...]

An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone

Fresh from a stunning victory, Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said in an interview that his supporters wanted “a politics of consistency” and aggressive action, including on taxing the rich. [...]

Trump vs. Mamdani: President Sees a Capable Foil in New York’s Next Mayor

President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker. [...]

5 Pressing Housing Issues for Mamdani, From Airbnb to Angry Landlords

When Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, he will immediately have to confront a host of issues that have little to do with “freezing the rent,” his main housing-related pledge. [...]

Two Signs That Democrats Flipped Trump Supporters on Tuesday

It wasn’t just about superior turnout. Party switchers played a significant role in Virginia and New Jersey. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing at least 114 in Philippines

More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam. [...]

Louvre prioritised art over security in years before heist, French report finds

Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security. [...]

Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. [...]

Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage

Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. [...]

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after decades in US Congress

Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics. [...]

World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged. [...]

Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies. [...]

Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days. [...]

Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street

Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women. [...]

US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor

The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Hey PPO! AdLiban...

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

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It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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