Joe Jervis

Trump’s Tariffs Go Into Effect For Nearly 90 Countries

The New York Times reports: The imposition of punishing tariffs for roughly 90 countries on Thursday signified the latest evolution of Mr. Trump’s tariff agenda, a plan that has seen many twists and turns since he first proclaimed “Liberation Day” this spring. The president’s latest long list of import taxes are expected to drive up prices for American consumers and …

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Federal Court System Hit With “Sweeping” Hack Attack

Politico reports: The electronic case filing system used by the federal judiciary has been breached in a sweeping cyber intrusion that is believed to have exposed sensitive court data across multiple U.S. states, according to two people with knowledge of the incident. The hack, which has not been previously reported, is feared to have compromised the identities of confidential informants …

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Ken Paxton: Beto O’Rourke Is Bribing Texas Democrats

Via press release from Texas AG Ken Paxton: Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s radical organization, Powered by People, for unlawful activity, including potentially operating an illegal financial influence scheme to bribe runaway Democrats who fled Texas to break quorum. “Any Democrat coward breaking the law by taking a Beto Bribe will be held accountable,” said …

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Man Who Confirmed Anti-Vax Lunatic Raises Alarm

“It is unfortunate that the Secretary just canceled a half a billion worth of work, wasting the money which is already invested. He has also conceded to China an important technology needed to combat cancer and infectious disease. President Trump wants to Make America Healthy Again and Make America Great Again. This works against both of President Trump’s goals.” – …

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Those Seeking Spousal Green Cards Can Be Deported

NBC News reports: Immigrants seeking green cards through marriage could be vulnerable to deportation, according to a new Trump administration policy. Federal immigration authorities may begin removal proceedings for immigrants who lack legal status and apply to become residents through a spouse, according to new guidance issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Monday. The policy, which …

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Hegseth: Confederate Monument To Return To Arlington

The Military Times reports: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday announced the controversial “Reconciliation Monument” sculpture will return to Arlington National Cemetery in coming weeks, the latest move by administration officials to return symbols honoring the Confederacy to military sites. The news came just one day after the National Park Service unveiled plans to rebuild a statue commemorating Albert Pike, …

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CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Deadline reports: Dave Franco is open to the idea of playing Luigi Mangione in a biopic. The actor and his wife, Alison Brie, made an appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, where he was asked about portraying Mangione. “Oh, how do I answer this?” Franco said that after being asked by a fan if he would play Mangione, social …

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Trump Admin Suspends $584M In Grants For UCLA

The Associated Press reports: The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for UCLA, nearly double what was previously thought, the school’s chancellor announced Wednesday. UCLA is the first public university whose federal grants have been targeted by the administration over allegations of civil rights violations related to antisemitism and affirmative action. The Trump administration has frozen or …

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Vance Had US Army Corps Of Engineers Raise Water Level In OH River To Create “Ideal Kayaking Conditions”

The Guardian reports: JD Vance’s team had the Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville, Ohio, take the unusual step of changing the outflow of a lake to accommodate a recent boating excursion on a family holiday, the Guardian has learned. The request from the US Secret Service was made to “support safe navigation” of the US vice-president’s security detail for …

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Florida Official Tells Idiots To Stop Drinking Raw Milk

“Florida’s pasteurized milk supply is safe, nutritious, and closely controlled from the farm to your local grocery store. There have been no reported illnesses from pasteurized milk products in Florida, so Floridians should continue to buy and enjoy nutritious and wholesome dairy products from Florida farmers. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are encouraging Floridians to protect their …

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Cops: Pastor Took “Upskirt” Videos At Hobby Lobby

Tulsa’s Fox affiliate reports: The Tulsa Police Department said an arrest warrant has been issued and they’re currently searching for a Claremore pastor who has been accused of trying to film underneath a woman’s skirt at a Hobby Lobby in Tulsa. Security reported to authorities that they saw the man follow a woman around the store as he attempted to …

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Trump Announces 100% Tariff On Semiconductors

Reuters reports: The president said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the new tariff rate would apply to “all chips and semiconductors coming into the United States,” but would …

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Rubio Sued For Violating Free Speech Of Noncitizens

Just in via press release: Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued Secretary of State Marco Rubio, challenging two federal immigration law provisions that give him unchecked power to revoke legal immigrants’ visas and deport them for protected speech. “In the United States of America, no one should fear a midnight knock on the door for voicing the …

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WSJ: Congress Should Ban Mid-Decade Redistricting

From the Wall Street Journal editorial board: Some states have tried to hand redistricting to an ostensibly independent commission. Yet then it’s a partisan proxy battle, and commissions that are evenly split can end up deadlocked. Commissions can also tilt one way or another with a gerrymander-like result: See California, with 43 Democratic seats out of 52; or New Jersey, …

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NYT: Trump May Get Involved In NYC Mayoral Race

The New York Times reports: President Trump may have moved out of New York City, but he has privately discussed whether to intercede in its fractious race for mayor to try to stop Zohran Mamdani. The president has been briefed by Mark Penn, a pollster who has worked for Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Andrew Stein, a former New York …

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Hacker Disrupts “Corrupt Billionaire Donor Who Knows Nothing About Education” McMahon With Clown Music

LINDA MCMAHON: “So as I have spoken to some of the senators about this, I said, we’re gonna take this. The funding will come from the Department of Education.” HACKED VOICE: “So let’s talk free speech. Linda McMahon is a corrupt billionaire donor who knows nothing about education…” SCOTT WALKER: “Apparently, it’s the CCP didn’t like that. They’re cutting into …

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Norman: Let’s Redistrict My State To Oust Its Only Dem

Fox News reports: Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., is calling on his state to join the growing fight over the country’s congressional maps – with eyes on the one Democrat in his delegation. Norman told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he wants the South Carolina General Assembly to redraw its district lines, which he argued is more in line with …

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Mamdani +13 Over Cuomo In New Polling Average

The Hill reports: New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani leads former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by 13 points in Decision Desk HQ’s (DDHQ) recently formed average tracking the race. The average, made up of a mix of independent and campaign-associated polls, shows Mamdani ahead in the five-candidate field with 38.1 percent support as of the most recent polling, followed …

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Kirk: “It’s Time To Roll In The Tanks” In Washington DC

“I believe it’s time to exercise the federalization of Washington, DC. Bring in the troops, cut out the crime. Federalize Washington, DC. President Trump has the power to do it. He has exercising home rule over the nation’s capital. “Make DC the safest city in America. Bring in the Marines. Call in the Insurrection Act. Make the crime go to …

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Officials: Sergeant Shot Five Soldiers At Georgia Base

The Associated Press reports: Five soldiers were shot Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia, leading to a lockdown at the Army base before the shooter was arrested, officials said. The conditions of the soldiers and the circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately clear, nor was the identity of the shooter. The injured were treated and then moved to Winn Army …

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