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Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to stop funding NPR and PBS is “unlawful and unenforceable,” a federal judge ruled.
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The U.S. just lifted sanctions on Russian cargo ships and multiple high-profile narcotics figures.
Dozens of names were removed from the Specially Designated Nationals list—including vessels tied to major Russian leasing operations and individuals linked to Mexican and Colombian drug networks.
— The US-Israeli war against Iran is not a NATO operation.
— No NATO allies were consulted beforehand.
— The US did not invoke Article 5 of the NATO charter for the simple reason that it hadn't been attacked.
— NATO allies are under no obligation to assist the US. QED.
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Hegseth: "As far as NATO, that's a decision that will be left to the president, but a lot has been laid bare ... you don't have much of an alliance if you have countries that are not willing to stand with you when you need them."
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The former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary pleaded guilty Tuesday to one federal felony count for his role in a kickback scheme while he led the department.
New Orleans pipes after 60+ years.
Because people think their cats are 'part of nature.'
They're NOT.
Just 51 of these whales are left on Earth. Trump officials may have just doomed them. www.vox.com/climate/4844...
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Today, the Trump administration convened the rarely used “God Squad” and voted to give oil and gas companies sweeping exemptions in the gulf that will strip safeguards from wildlife like manatees, Rice’s whales, and sea turtles.
"Former Trump advisor joins board of Ukraine-focused drone tech company Powerus"
Also—Don jr. and Eric Trump are investors in Powerus.
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Just 51 of these whales are left on Earth. Trump officials may have just doomed them.
The former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary pleaded guilty Tuesday to one federal felony count for his role in a kickback scheme while he led the department.
If you're not familiar with the Rice's whale, I wrote this primer a while back.
This animal is an extraordinary and uniquely American species, and should be a national treasure – but they are existentially threatened by the Gulf oil and gas industry. Nervously waiting to see what happens here. 🧪🌎