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'Didn't make a mistake': Trump refuses to apologise for video depicting Obamas as monkeys

President Trump refused to apologise for a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, which he posted and then deleted. He claimed he hadn't seen the offensive content and blamed a staffer, despite acknowledging he watched part of it. The White House initially defended the post before stating a staffer…

The Times of India

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

The Independent UK

The left smells blood after shocking Democratic primary result

"I definitely think this points to progressive anti-establishment energy," one centrist Democrat acknowledged.

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Newsom debunks DHS claim about California releasing undocumented criminals from prison

California governor accused the administration of trying to ‘distract’ from Trump posting a racist video of the Obamas

The Guardian - US

MAP: See where a blue wave would swipe the most GOP seats

The margins from special elections this year show the majority is clearly in reach.

Axios

Far-right influencer and US Senate candidate arrested for damaging anti-ICE sculpture

Jake Lang, a pardoned January 6 rioter, posted a video of himself kicking down the sculpture at Minnesota’s capitol

The Guardian - US

These maps show how Latino voters helped Democrats flip a reliably red Texas Senate seat

Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s stunning upset victory is explained in part by the massive swing by Latino voters toward his campaign compared to other Democrats in recent elections.

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Trump’s toxic, racist video surpasses previous levels of debasement

Video deleted by White House breaks through numbness barrier and raises further questions about fitness for office

The Guardian - US

Trump revives racist imagery once seen as disqualifying

The taboo Trump just proved no longer holds.

Axios

New Jersey Democratic primary contest for House seat on knife-edge as votes trickle in

Progressive Analilia Mejia maintains slim lead after votes seemed to be swinging for Tom Malinowski

The Guardian - US

The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?

Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it

The Independent UK

Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics

The Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota is now being unified under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The Independent UK

'Jim Crow 2.0': All about racial segregation laws and why Schumer linked them to SAVE Act | Explained

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer recently described the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as “nothing more than Jim Crow 2.0,” arguing that the proposal would “disenfranchise millions of Americans.”

The Times of India

Cage fights at the White House! A gigantic arch! Trump’s gaudy plans for America’s 250th anniversary

From minting coins featuring his own face to covering buildings with gold, the president’s proposals for marking America’s semiquincentennial say a lot about the country’s backwards outlook

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ICE Funding Freeze

Plus: detention center NIMBYism and why you shouldn't walk on the semifrozen Potomac river.

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60 Embarrassing Moments When People Didn’t Know Who They Were Talking To And Made A Fool Of Themselves (New Pics)

Inflated egos and misplaced confidence often go hand in hand with the phrase “do you know who I am?” These stories show what happens when that energy meets the wrong person. We’ve rounded up some of the most satisfying moments where bravado turned into instant regret.

The Guardian - US

Trump refuses to apologize for video with racist imagery of Obamas posted on his social media

Only a smattering of Republicans spoke out about clip in which Obamas’ faces were superimposed on bodies of apes

The Times of India

Nick Fuentes says he can eat butter chicken but not what JD Vance wants him to: 'Save it for your Indian festival'

The JD Vance versus Nick Fuentes battle resumed as the vice president reaffirmed his stance on Fuentes and groypers and said anyone who attacks his family, whatever side they are on, is on the opposite side of Vance. Fuentes was quick to reply and said Vance is off to a…

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Donald Trump's racist attack on Obamas: Why monkey portrayals of Black folks are considered deeply offensive

Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, sparking condemnation from Democrats. The offensive imagery draws on a history of dehumanization used to justify racism and violence. Prominent Democrats, including Gavin Newsom's office and Ben Rhodes, denounced the post, highlighting its racist undertones.

The Times of India

‘I don’t sleep on planes,’ Trump reveals — what keeps him awake on Air Force One?

President Trump revealed he avoids sleeping on Air Force One, preferring to scan for threats. He previously stated he only needs a few hours of sleep. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted to secretly napping on flights, cocooned in blankets to avoid being seen by the President, who he…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ICE uses private jet owned by Trump friend to deport Palestinians to West Bank

Luxury plane owned by Florida property tycoon has twice flown Palestinian men from Arizona to Tel Aviv, Guardian investigation shows. Plus, Democratic senator calls for national strike if Trump interferes with midterms

Axios

Missing records from Bondi and Patel draw scrutiny in Epstein release

The complaint calls it "deeply troubling" that only a few communications from Bondi or Patel appear in the ream of documents.

Axios

The list of everything Trump wants renamed after himself in his second term

The president's name or likeness may soon appear on airports, train stations, coins and more.

The Times of India

$16 billion funding freeze: Trump wanted NY airport, station named after him, says report

US President Donald Trump reprotedly proposed to release $16 billion in funding for New York's Hudson River tunnel project. In exchange, he wanted Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer to support renaming Washington Dulles Airport and New York Penn Station after him, according to a source cited by Reuters.

Axios

Trump officials push citizenship question in test survey for 2030 census

"Trump's threat to add a citizenship question to the census would deny communities of representation," Democrats said.

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