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TOCB - June 13, 2019

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Texas, Spurred By Trump, Announces Election Audit in 4 Counties

The announcement came hours after the former president publicly pushed for an audit of the election

Voting Rights Groups Sue Ohio Over Redistricting Map

“Ohio may be the canary in the coal mine from what we can expect from a partisan-dominated map-drawi

U.S. Has Deported Over 2,000 Haitians, Including Some Families, From Texas Camp

Another 3,900 Haitians are in government custody and will be deported or put into removal proceeding

Democrats Face Tough Choices as They Look to Shrink Safety Net Bill

With moderates insisting that the cost of the measure dip below $3.5 trillion, Democrats have a numb

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Top Trump White House Officials

The committee is seeking information from Mark Meadows, Dan Scavino Jr., Stephen K. Bannon and Kash

In Biden’s Foreign Policy, Friends and Foes Claim Echoes of Trump

President Biden’s speech at the U.N. was a stark contrast to President Donald J. Trump’s. But it cam

Secret Hearing Focuses on Hidden Microphones at Guantánamo Prison

Hearings resumed in the destroyer Cole bombing case after a 600-day delay caused by the pandemic.

Treasury's Janet Yellen Is Being Tested by Debt Limit Fight

The Treasury secretary must wade into a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over raising the

A Guide to the Twisted Thicket of Bills in Congress

Congress needs to fund the government and raise the debt ceiling. You’d need a flow chart to figure

Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court for Fast Review of Texas Ban

The new filing asks the justices to use an unusual procedure to rule on a law that bans most abortio

Rep. Lauren Boebert used campaign funds for rent and utilities, new filing shows

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert paid utility and rent bills with campaign funds, according to a new fil

As partisan Arizona election review ends, Republicans try copycat tactics in other states

This week, a Texas lawmaker introduced a bill that would mandate third-party reviews of the 2020 ele

Senators press Blinken to improve care for Havana Syndrome victims as task force leader departs

Some State Department victims of so-called "Havana Syndrome" continue to be denied access

US says it is working on contingency plans in case Iran continues nuclear advances and refuses to return to talks

The US is working on contingency plans if Iran continues to make nuclear advances and fails to retur

Why it's getting even harder for Biden to pass his legacy-defining agenda

Democrats were already attempting the near impossible with Joe Biden's presidential in peril. B

Democratic leaders tout 'framework' to pay for Biden plan, but lack of details makes clear more work is needed

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday an agree

House GOP leadership urges opposition to infrastructure bill ahead of key vote

House GOP leaders are rallying Republican lawmakers in opposition to an infrastructure bill that is

Commerce Secretary hits back at US Chamber: 'Get in here' and compromise on tax hikes

The White House's top emissary to the business community hit back at the US Chamber of Commerce

DHS temporarily suspends use of horse patrol in Del Rio

The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended the use of horse patrol in the Del Rio

Special envoy to Haiti resigns citing 'inhumane' US decision to deport thousands of Haitians from US border

Daniel Foote, the US special envoy to Haiti, has handed in his resignation to Secretary of State Ant

US Haiti envoy quits over 'inhumane' deportations

Daniel Foote says US policy on Haiti is "flawed" and sending migrants back is "counte

UK payout to bereaved Afghan family was $143

The compensation payment is one of hundreds by the Ministry of Defence, revealed for the first time.

Canary Islands volcano: 'Miracle house' escapes lava

The volcano on La Palma has been erupting since Sunday, destroying hundreds of homes.

Earliest definitive evidence of people in Americas

Scientists have found evidence that humans reached the Americas earlier than previously thought.

UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy - Africa health boss

The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Afri

The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet

How an ancient story of a superhuman king ended up in all sorts of unexpected places.

'Side-eyeing Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction.

Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift

The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia.

Netherlands Covid: Boy wins court battle for right to jab

The 12-year-old can get vaccinated to visit his dying grandmother despite his father's objectio

Helmut Oberlander: Ex-Nazi death squad interpreter dies at 97 in Canada

Helmut Oberlander is believed to have been the last suspected Nazi war criminal in Canada.

A Letter From the Island of Misfit Toys

Chemistry Khirad - September 23, 2021

Call this my third Essay on living with ADD and Depression and Anxiety… I had the most respect for these people. Not asking for a handout, just mutual support and understanding - and as always - laughing at the farce and foibles of life as you never can. I wouldn't be here if I couldn't laugh at myself, so why do others take yourselves so seriously?

Weekend Music Thread – Fool on the Hill

Featured Posts AdLib - September 18, 2021

This weekend's thread is about people who have problems. Songs about fools, people who are lonely and depressed, and all types of people who are in some kind of trouble.

Vox Populi – 09-17-2021

Vox Populi Archives AdLib - September 17, 2021

Joe Manchin is a Big Fat Liar and Here Are The Receipts

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Weekend Music Thread – I Will Remember You

Featured Posts AdLib - September 11, 2021

Today is the 20th "anniversary" of the attack on 9/11 and this weekend we dedicate our music thread to all of the wonderful people we lost because of that day, then, and in the years that followed. Share poignant songs about love, loss, compassion and humanity.

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