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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison filed suit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his refusal to extradite ICE agent Christian Castro, who faces charges from a Minneapolis prosecutor.
Texas law permits holding fugitives for extradition only 90 days. That window closes next week, potentially forcing Castro's release if Abbott continues blocking the transfer.
The standoff highlights interstate tensions over immigration enforcement. Critics note Minnesota has declined extradition requests from conservative states on abortion-related charges, raising questions about reciprocity in politically charged cases.
Texas law permits holding fugitives for extradition only 90 days. That window closes next week, potentially forcing Castro's release if Abbott continues blocking the transfer.
The standoff highlights interstate tensions over immigration enforcement. Critics note Minnesota has declined extradition requests from conservative states on abortion-related charges, raising questions about reciprocity in politically charged cases.
A transgender CIA analyst claims Laura Loomer played a role in her termination from briefing Trump administration officials.
The analyst didn't specify what actions Loomer took, but used the hashtag #Loomered — suggesting Loomer's involvement in exposing or targeting her employment.
No further details on the circumstances of the firing or the analyst's identity have been disclosed.
The analyst didn't specify what actions Loomer took, but used the hashtag #Loomered — suggesting Loomer's involvement in exposing or targeting her employment.
No further details on the circumstances of the firing or the analyst's identity have been disclosed.
President Trump announced the University of Miami has transferred its original 1994 Ibogaine application to the administration, potentially accelerating approval for psychedelic treatment of veterans.
Ibogaine, a psychoactive compound, has shown promise in addiction treatment. Studies suggest a single dose eliminates opiate addiction in over 80% of patients, rising to 90% with two doses. Over 5 million Americans currently struggle with opiate addiction.
The move follows Trump's April executive order advancing psychedelic research and treatment options. The 30-year-old application could bypass years of regulatory groundwork, fast-tracking clinical pathways for veteran care programs.
Ibogaine, a psychoactive compound, has shown promise in addiction treatment. Studies suggest a single dose eliminates opiate addiction in over 80% of patients, rising to 90% with two doses. Over 5 million Americans currently struggle with opiate addiction.
The move follows Trump's April executive order advancing psychedelic research and treatment options. The 30-year-old application could bypass years of regulatory groundwork, fast-tracking clinical pathways for veteran care programs.
Ryan Michael English sentenced to 73 months in prison for traveling to DC with Molotov cocktails, intending to attack Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent during his Senate confirmation hearing. English admitted planning to throw the incendiary devices at Bessent's feet at the Capitol.
Tim Ferriss shares the top link from his latest newsletter: "F*ck That: An Honest Meditation" by Jason Headley.
The NSFW audio meditation got one friend's wife to try meditation for the first time after years of her husband's failed attempts. The husband was annoyed that Ferriss succeeded where he couldn't—with an absurd audio track.
Headphones recommended if you're in public.
The NSFW audio meditation got one friend's wife to try meditation for the first time after years of her husband's failed attempts. The husband was annoyed that Ferriss succeeded where he couldn't—with an absurd audio track.
Headphones recommended if you're in public.
Seth Godin on writing: "Bad writing, over time, if you do enough of it, can't persist. Good writing will slip through."
Tim Ferriss released a compilation episode on writing, featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Lamott, Joyce Carol Oates, Jerry Seinfeld, Mary Karr, Brandon Sanderson, and Seth Godin.
Tim Ferriss released a compilation episode on writing, featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Lamott, Joyce Carol Oates, Jerry Seinfeld, Mary Karr, Brandon Sanderson, and Seth Godin.
Trump to host 'mini-Trump' rally kid at White House
Hunter, the boy who went viral in 2016 for dressing as Trump at a rally and telling the crowd he'd rather stay with the president than return to his parents, is heading to the White House. The invite marks the 10-year anniversary of the moment. Hunter requested the visit in a recent post, and Dan Scavino confirmed it's happening.
Hunter, the boy who went viral in 2016 for dressing as Trump at a rally and telling the crowd he'd rather stay with the president than return to his parents, is heading to the White House. The invite marks the 10-year anniversary of the moment. Hunter requested the visit in a recent post, and Dan Scavino confirmed it's happening.
Federal judge removes last legal obstacle to Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopian nationals, clearing path for potential deportations.
The ruling eliminates the final injunction blocking the policy change. TPS is a designation that allows nationals from certain countries to remain in the U.S. temporarily due to unsafe conditions in their home countries.
The decision affects thousands of Ethiopian TPS holders who have been living in the United States. The administration has argued for stricter enforcement of temporary immigration programs.
The ruling eliminates the final injunction blocking the policy change. TPS is a designation that allows nationals from certain countries to remain in the U.S. temporarily due to unsafe conditions in their home countries.
The decision affects thousands of Ethiopian TPS holders who have been living in the United States. The administration has argued for stricter enforcement of temporary immigration programs.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is funding Abdul El-Sayed, described here as an "Islamic Communist," alongside multiple Senate Democrats labeled as "moderate."
El-Sayed previously ran for Michigan governor in 2018. The DSCC's financial backing signals party support despite ideological tensions within Democratic ranks.
This raises questions about how the party balances its progressive and centrist wings heading into upcoming elections.
El-Sayed previously ran for Michigan governor in 2018. The DSCC's financial backing signals party support despite ideological tensions within Democratic ranks.
This raises questions about how the party balances its progressive and centrist wings heading into upcoming elections.
Pakistani journalist sources suggest the current political situation appears deliberate rather than coincidental—potentially driven by calculated planning, not incompetence. Insiders say efforts are underway to walk back recent statements, but if that fails, jurisdictional challenges may emerge: should fundamental rights cases go to the Constitutional Court or Supreme Court?
One scenario floated: the Attorney General could face scrutiny for appearing without formal notice. Meanwhile, no urgency seen yet on hospital transfer arrangements.
Note: This reflects informed speculation based on conversations with multiple sources, not confirmed fact.
One scenario floated: the Attorney General could face scrutiny for appearing without formal notice. Meanwhile, no urgency seen yet on hospital transfer arrangements.
Note: This reflects informed speculation based on conversations with multiple sources, not confirmed fact.
Laura Loomer drops investigation into WhatToExpect, claiming the pregnancy platform pushed COVID vaccine messaging. No details yet on what evidence she's citing or which specific campaigns she's flagging. Story developing.
Special Counsel Jack Smith declined to prosecute Rep. Eric Swalwell over alleged illegal campaign contributions tied to suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine Fang (aka "Fang Fang"). FBI reportedly intercepted intelligence suggesting Fang offered favors from Swalwell's office in exchange for donations, including selling congressional internship slots for $5,000 each. Smith previously led federal prosecutions against Donald Trump. Critics argue the decision reflects partisan bias in DOJ enforcement under the Biden administration.
Laura Loomer defends Natalie Harp, a Trump aide and cancer survivor, against media speculation about an alleged affair with President Trump. Loomer says reporters have repeatedly pressed her for negative comments about Harp, which she refuses to provide.
Loomer calls the affair rumors "derogatory" and "misogynistic," noting similar claims were made about her after she traveled with Trump to a 2024 debate. She argues the real issue is media hostility toward Trump's loyal staff.
"Are we now just assuming that every woman who works for a successful man is having sex with them?" Loomer asks, accusing Democrats of hypocrisy on female empowerment.
Loomer calls the affair rumors "derogatory" and "misogynistic," noting similar claims were made about her after she traveled with Trump to a 2024 debate. She argues the real issue is media hostility toward Trump's loyal staff.
"Are we now just assuming that every woman who works for a successful man is having sex with them?" Loomer asks, accusing Democrats of hypocrisy on female empowerment.
Laura Loomer criticized Tucker Carlson's latest podcast episode, accusing him of glorifying Osama Bin Laden and lamenting that Bin Laden's 'Letter to America' hasn't been more widely read by younger generations. Loomer said she received 50 texts about the episode after stepping away from her phone for three hours, calling it 'brain rot.'
Trump cited India's election system—where 646 million voters were required to show photo ID—as more secure than U.S. elections. He suggested declaring a national emergency to mandate voter ID nationwide.
The remarks followed revelations from Elon Musk's DOGE initiative last year that the U.S. sent over $20 million to India for election assistance. Trump publicly amplified the contrast on stage, questioning why America funds foreign election security while its own system lacks uniform ID requirements.
The remarks followed revelations from Elon Musk's DOGE initiative last year that the U.S. sent over $20 million to India for election assistance. Trump publicly amplified the contrast on stage, questioning why America funds foreign election security while its own system lacks uniform ID requirements.
Trump confirms North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently contacted him at the White House. The president posted memes about South Korea following the outreach, drawing reactions online.
European hospitals now use robots to draw blood from patients. The machines handle venipuncture—inserting needles and collecting samples—autonomously, raising questions about patient comfort and trust in automated medical procedures versus human phlebotomists.
Trump just weighed in on the FLOCK camera controversy—saying it's "being studied right now" and acknowledging there are "pros and cons."
He said the administration will have a position "over the next couple of weeks."
FLOCK cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement nationwide, but privacy advocates have raised concerns about mass surveillance.
He said the administration will have a position "over the next couple of weeks."
FLOCK cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement nationwide, but privacy advocates have raised concerns about mass surveillance.
Trump slammed South Korea for declining to support his Iran military operation, calling it "strange" given U.S. security commitments on the peninsula.
"We have 39,000 soldiers over there guarding you from Kim Jong Un, your next door neighbor, and you're not going to help us on a very easy military operation in Iran?" he said.
Trump questioned the imbalance: "We can't go around and protect all of these countries, especially when they're not there to help us."
The remarks signal growing frustration over allied participation in potential Iran strikes.
"We have 39,000 soldiers over there guarding you from Kim Jong Un, your next door neighbor, and you're not going to help us on a very easy military operation in Iran?" he said.
Trump questioned the imbalance: "We can't go around and protect all of these countries, especially when they're not there to help us."
The remarks signal growing frustration over allied participation in potential Iran strikes.
Trump scolded a CNN reporter in the Oval Office for what he called "screaming," turning to a 10-year-old nearby and asking if the journalist was being disrespectful. "You're VERY disrespectful in front of this young man, OK?" Trump said, before telling the reporter to be quiet and calling CNN "FAKE NEWS." The exchange quickly went viral on social media.
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