New lawsuit alleges illegal fast-tracking of Somali deportation
The lawsuit alleges Justice Department officials have accelerated Somalis’ immigration proceedings on a special docket before “handpicked” judges.
House Democrat bans staff from trading on prediction markets
Well-timed bets on popular prediction market platforms have spurred concerns of insider trading by elected officials.
Mike Lindell loses bid to overturn defamation verdict. Plus, his lawyers face sanctions.
A jury found Lindell liable for 2020 election-related statements about a former Dominion Voting Systems employee.
U.S. vote against UN resolution to condemn slavery extends Trump’s historical revisionism
The U.S., together with Argentina and Israel, voted against a resolution to condemn slavery and call for reparations.
New IOC policy bans transgender women from women’s Olympic events
The decision by the International Olympic Committee follows a demand President Donald Trump issued ahead of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Talarico’s loving response to death wish shows rifts among white Christians
The Texas Democrat and Senate candidate responded with love to two conservative pastors who spoke about wishing for his death.
Trump’s ‘highlight reel’ briefings on Iran war raise concerns about U.S. intelligence
Trump’s intelligence chief previously told lawmakers that the president was getting the “best objective intelligence available to inform his decisions.”
‘Tone-deaf’: Trump’s GOP loses ground to Democrats on the economy
Republicans once owned the economy as an issue. Polling shows it’s no longer their “it” factor.
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Fire ‘em all’
In today’s newsletter: Joe on the SAVE Act and TSA, a new poll shows Americans against ground troops in Iran, and more.
ICE at airports fails to shorten lines
As the DHS shutdown continues, the administration’s plan to plug staffing gaps with ICE agents has done little to move the lines.
