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BREAKING: Felony Arrest Warrant Issued For Biden Official Sam Brinton For Another Alleged Theft, Report Says

Preview: An arrest warrant has been issued for controversial Biden administration official Sam Brinton in connection with a second alleged theft at an airport in Las Vegas. Brinton, who works for the Department of Energy, was already placed on leave after he allegedly stole a woman’s luggage at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport late last month. ...

Satanic Temple Display Near Nativity Scene, Jewish Menorah In Illinois State Capitol Building

Preview: Inside the Illinois State Capitol sits a display of several religious exhibits for the holiday season, which includes a Jewish menorah, the Christian nativity scene, and the “Serpent of Genesis” from the Satanic Temple, as reported by local radio media. Consisting of a leather-bound copy of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus’ “De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium” — which ...

Twitter’s Underhanded Actions Targeting ‘Libs Of TikTok’ Revealed In New ‘Twitter Files’ Release

Preview: The latest release of the “Twitter Files” Thursday evening revealed that leftists at the highest level of the company, who have all since been fired or been forced to resign, targeted one of the most popular right-wing accounts on the platform with repeated suspensions despite the fact that they secretly admitted that she did not ...

Twitter Releases Documents Showing It Took Secret Actions Against Conservatives

Preview: The second installment of the so-called “Twitter Files” was released Thursday evening after the company turned over documents to a journalist who then started to publish the findings on the platform. Musk released internal company communications through journalist Matt Taibbi on Friday about the company’s censorship of the New York Post’s Hunter Biden laptop story ...

Famed ‘TikTok Surgeon’ Faces Intense Backlash From Transgender Community After Allegedly Maimed Patient Goes Viral

Preview: The transgender community has turned on a once revered surgeon specializing in sex change surgeries after a patient posted graphic photos of an allegedly botched operation. Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher, a Miami-based surgeon specializing in double mastectomy surgeries for transgender-identifying patients, has been heavily criticized for performing the elective surgery on minors. She has also earned ...

Video Emerges Of Brittney Griner Being Swapped For Russian Terrorist; Critics Instantly Notice Problem

Preview: Video emerged Thursday afternoon of Brittney Griner being swapped on a runway for convicted Russian terrorist Viktor Bout after Democrat President Joe Biden agreed to the trade. The video showed Griner, who is wearing a red jacket, walking across the tarmac with three men while Bout walked toward her with a man standing next to ...

Potential Iowa Serial Killer Still Shrouded In Mystery After Police Excavation Turns Up Empty

Preview: After a woman claimed to be the daughter of a serial killer in a recent interview, a search of the supposed location of buried remains has turned up nothing. Federal, state, and local authorities did not find any evidence or remains after scouring the earth for several days in Thurman, Iowa, a small town just ...

FedEx Driver Admits To Strangling 7-Year-Old Girl After Hitting Her With Van

Preview: A FedEx contract driver strangled a 7-year-old girl after hitting her with his van in Texas late last month, according to arrest warrant documents. Tanner Horner, a 31-year-old from Fort Worth, has been arrested and charged with capital murder of a person under 10 years old and aggravated kidnapping in the death of Athena Strand, ...

Disabled Vet Congressman Torches Colleague For Putting American Flag In Trash Can

Preview: Disabled veteran Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL) took issue with fellow Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) over the way she chose to transport her American flag while she was moving from one office to another. Mast, who lost both legs and his left index finger in 2010 when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) while ...

Top Democrat Senator Blasts Biden Over Releasing Terrorist For Griner: ‘Deeply Disturbing Decision’

Preview: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, slammed President Joe Biden Thursday for releasing notorious terrorist Viktor Bout in exchange for Brittney Griner. Griner, who has a criminal record in the U.S. stemming from a domestic violence incident several years ago, was arrested in Russia back in February on drug charges, ...

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BIG TECH, BIG FALL...

Preview: BIG TECH, BIG FALL... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories: BITE OUT OF APPLE... How the new rates are not reciprocal at all... Market Upheaval Could Be Just the Beginning... Farming (and Food) to Get More Expensive... Trillions vanish from 401(K)s in minutes... WSJ: Blowing up world system will have consequence... Germany 'heading back to 1930s'... Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together... Russia Suspiciously Omitted From Tariff List...

BITE OUT OF APPLE...

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How the new rates are not reciprocal at all...

Preview: How the new rates are not reciprocal at all... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories: BIG TECH, BIG FALL... BITE OUT OF APPLE... Market Upheaval Could Be Just the Beginning... Farming (and Food) to Get More Expensive... Trillions vanish from 401(K)s in minutes... WSJ: Blowing up world system will have consequence... Germany 'heading back to 1930s'... Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together... Russia Suspiciously Omitted From Tariff List...

Market Upheaval Could Be Just the Beginning...

Preview: Market Upheaval Could Be Just the Beginning... (Top headline, 4th story, link) Related stories: BIG TECH, BIG FALL... BITE OUT OF APPLE... How the new rates are not reciprocal at all... Farming (and Food) to Get More Expensive... Trillions vanish from 401(K)s in minutes... WSJ: Blowing up world system will have consequence... Germany 'heading back to 1930s'... Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together... Russia Suspiciously Omitted From Tariff List...

Farming (and Food) to Get More Expensive...

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Trillions vanish from 401(K)s in minutes...

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WSJ: Blowing up world system will have consequence...

Preview: WSJ: Blowing up world system will have consequence... (Top headline, 7th story, link) Related stories: BIG TECH, BIG FALL... BITE OUT OF APPLE... How the new rates are not reciprocal at all... Market Upheaval Could Be Just the Beginning... Farming (and Food) to Get More Expensive... Trillions vanish from 401(K)s in minutes... Germany 'heading back to 1930s'... Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together... Russia Suspiciously Omitted From Tariff List...

Germany 'heading back to 1930s'...

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Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together...

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Russia Suspiciously Omitted From Tariff List...

Preview: Russia Suspiciously Omitted From Tariff List... (Top headline, 10th story, link) Related stories: BIG TECH, BIG FALL... BITE OUT OF APPLE... How the new rates are not reciprocal at all... Market Upheaval Could Be Just the Beginning... Farming (and Food) to Get More Expensive... Trillions vanish from 401(K)s in minutes... WSJ: Blowing up world system will have consequence... Germany 'heading back to 1930s'... Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together...

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Minnesota lawmakers propose controversial medically-assisted suicide bill

Preview: Minnesota state lawmakers are re-introducing a controversial bill legalizing medically-assisted death, which is currently legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C.

Maine man shoots, kills mother, passing driver, wounds two others before taking own life

Preview: A Maine man took his own life after killing his mother as they were traveling in a vehicle together and another woman in a different vehicle, police said.

ICE says it deported 174 criminal migrants from Texas, including a man with 39 illegal entries

Preview: A two-week clampdown on illegal immigration in Texas has resulted in more than 170 criminal migrants being arrested and deported to Mexico. Those deported had convictions for serious offenses including murder, sexual assault and DWIs.

Tufts University declares support for student detained by ICE, seeks immediate release

Preview: The President of Tufts University filed a declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk, a student at the institution who is being detained by ICE. She was accused of supporting Hamas.

Illinois homeschool bill would create a 'pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents': Dem lawmaker

Preview: An Illinois bill that could change homeschooling rules would create "a pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents," a state Democrat is warning.

Illegal immigrants in Aurora, Colorado arrested for targeting homeowners in ‘sophisticated’ burglaries: police

Preview: Five Colombian nationals are in ICE custody and facing charges after authorities in Aurora, Colorado, arrested them for conducting a sophisticated burglary operation.

Missing Wisconsin teen found more than two months after disappearance

Preview: Sophia Franklin, 16, of Wisconsin was found safe in Nebraska after two months on the run with Gary Day, who is also suspected of being the father of Franklin's child.

ICE accelerating removal operations by adding 500 more beds in Florida jail

Preview: The Glades County Jail in Florida will assist ICE by designating 500 beds for illegal immigrant detainees as the Trump administration continues to accelerate deportation efforts.

Tropical vacation accident kills chef who worked at Michelin-starred restaurant

Preview: A Michelin-starred restaurant chef died in a freak accident when she was struck by a boulder on a vacation hike in Hawaii with her boyfriend.

American Airlines passengers evacuate flight on wing of plane after landing in Georgia, video shows

Preview: Passengers onboard an American Airlines plane evacuated the aircraft from its wings after smoke was reported in the cabin upon landing in Augusta, Georgia.

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Micron gets boost with surging AI memory-chip sales; shares jump on earnings beat

Preview: Shares of memory-chip maker Micron Technology Inc. jumped in extended trading Thursday after the company’s fiscal second quarter showed that it is still seeing a boost from AI, with its highest-capacity memory products surging in growth.

Shutting the Education Department won’t change curriculums — but it could impact funding of programs

Preview: The battle over the agency centers around what’s taught in K-12 schools, but one of its main functions is sending out funds to schools and colleges.

FedEx is the latest company to sound the alarm on the U.S. economy

Preview: FedEx cuts its profit outlook for the third time in a row, thanks to “continued weakness and uncertainty in the U.S. industrial economy.”

Nike says its effort to focus on athletes’ needs is paying off, and the stock is rallying

Preview: Shares of Nike Inc. moved higher after hours on Thursday after the sneaker maker reported fiscal third-quarter results that beat Wall Street’s estimates, as the company tries to focus more deeply on the needs of athletes.

My wife and I have $75,000. Should we invest this money in the S&P 500 or individual stocks?

Preview: March 20 is the 25th anniversary of the 2000 dot-com bust.

Even Republicans want to raise Social Security taxes

Preview: Wondering what fixing the program will look like? A new report gives us a clue.

2-year yield ends at one-week low on Fed’s ‘transitory’ inflation view

Preview: U.S. government debt rallied Thursday, pushing yields lower across the board, on the Federal Reserve’s base-case view about the likely transitory nature of tariff-driven inflation.

Oil tallies back-to-back gains as Middle East flare-ups lift risk of supply disruption

Preview: Crude futures notched back-to-back gains on Thursday, with prices finding support from growing tensions in the Middle East that raise the risk of supply disruptions in the oil-rich region.

Why sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings really need March Madness bettors to lose this year

Preview: March Madness numbers to know include $3.1 billion in wagers and nearly $5 million in earnings for one player.

The response from Jerome Powell that would terrify Donald Trump

Preview: Be careful what you wish for, Mr. President.

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The Hotel Chelsea sues penthouse residents for blocking repairs on finished roof terrace where the likes of Patti Smith once hung out

Preview: Move over Sid and Nancy — The Hotel Chelsea has a new power couple. Tenants Johnathan and Susan Berg have been accused of rocking the famous West 23rd Street address to its foundation by blocking roofers from probing a leak in the 150-year-old roof — with the confrontation getting physical and leaving one worker fearful...

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff blitz: Letters to the Editor — April 4, 2025

Preview: NY Post readers discuss President Trump unveiling universal tariffs on American trading partners worldwide.

Wigmaker in Brooklyn horror crash went over the edge after ‘nerdy’ religious upbringing, friend says: ‘She was screaming for help’

Preview: Ahuva Katzin said her childhood classmate, Miriam Yarimi, was an insecure teen from a religious family who was "screwed up" by a teen affair with a married NYPD cop.

Scarlett Johansson’s ‘absolute favorite’ lip treatment now comes in ‘juicy’ colors

Preview: The actress' pout products have been a hit from the outset.

‘Idiotic’ US tourist who left Diet Coke for remote Andaman Islands tribe that killed last visitor is YouTube daredevil who visited Taliban

Preview: "It beggars belief that someone could be that reckless and idiotic," said Carolina Pearce, director of the charity Survival International.

Scandal-ridden pastor John-Paul Miller admits to relationship with widow of paralyzed vet but denies affair led to his suicide

Preview: "Suzie and I didn't start dating until January of 2025, just like she stated under oath last month," John-Paul Miller said.

Senate confirms Dr. Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid

Preview: The former TV host has secured the votes needed to lead CMS.

Adam Schefter has an Arch Manning warning for NFL teams to heed

Preview: NFL teams shouldn’t make any assumptions about Arch Manning.

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Former Trump Advisor's Libel Lawsuit Against Retired Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Can Go Forward

Preview: From Judge Jessica Clarke's opinion Monday in Delgado v. Sonnen (S.D.N.Y.): Plaintiff Arlene Delgado is a lawyer and former senior… The post Former Trump Advisor's Libel Lawsuit Against Retired Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

Law Professors' Amicus Brief Supporting the Perkins Coie Law Firm in Challenge to Executive Order

Preview: The brief, just filed yesterday in district court is here; I was pleased to be one of the very many… The post Law Professors' Amicus Brief Supporting the Perkins Coie Law Firm in Challenge to Executive Order appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: April 3, 1962

Preview: 4/3/1962: Engel v. Vitale argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 3, 1962 appeared first on Reason.com.

America Is Losing Trump's Trade War to Itself

Preview: If tariffs are so great, why has Trump shown a willingness to back down from his threats if other countries agree to certain conditions?

Brickbat: Never Forget a Face

Preview: In England, London's Metropolitan Police is setting up its first permanent facial recognition cameras in Croydon, a suburb in South… The post Brickbat: Never Forget a Face appeared first on Reason.com.

Wednesday Open Thread

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The Senate Just Passed Rand Paul's Bill To Block Trump's Tariffs on Canada

Preview: The bill faces an uncertain future, but it is a faint glimmer of hope for those hoping to limit executive power over trade.

White Lion Reverses Fifth Circuit Again By Narrowly Reading Record And Question Presented

Preview: It is very easy to reverse a court when you exclude virtually every argument from consideration.

Joe Rogan Is Right: It Is 'Kind of Crazy' To Deport Innocent People Mistakenly Identified As Gang Members

Preview: The Trump administration says it is shameful even to suggest that immigration agents could make such errors.

Looking for Plaintiffs to Challenge Trump's IEEPA Tariffs in Court

Preview: The Liberty Justice Center and I are looking for appropriate plaintiffs to bring this type of case. LJC (a prominent public interest law firm) can represent them pro bono.

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National Security Council officials fired after Laura Loomer visited with Trump

Preview: Several officials from the White House National Security Council have been fired after right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer met with President Trump, according to multiple reports.

Price of a dozen eggs continues to drop, with some as cheap as $3 wholesale

Preview: Egg prices are going down, with one type measured by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, loose large white shell eggs, now costing just $3 per dozen.

Bregman, Campbell, Casas homer as Red Sox take series from Orioles with win

Preview: Alex Bregman, Kristian Campbell and Triston Casas all hit two-run homers, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on Thursday to take two of three in the series.

Residents of Israeli community attacked by Hamas try to rebuild lives and homes

Preview: The tranquility of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, a small Israeli community just a mile from the Gaza border, was shattered Oct. 7, 2023, by a brutal Hamas-led assault that left 67 residents dead, 19 kidnapped and almost every household scarred by violence. The attack was one of the deadliest in the nation's history and exposed the vulnerability of a community that had been defined by its optimism and hopes for peace.

New D.C. police unit created to stem rising juvenile crime

Preview: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police leaders unveiled a new police unit Thursday to crack down on the city's growing juvenile crime problem and track the young offenders' rehabilitation after arrest.

Kaine planning vote to remove Trump authority to impose tariffs after rebuke of Canada moves

Preview: Sen. Tim Kaine, Virginia Democrat, is planning to force a Senate vote to undo President Trump's across-the-board tariffs after getting through his chamber a resolution to revoke the emergency justification for previously announced tariffs on Canada.

North Dakota mayor resigns after sending lewd video to city attorney

Preview: The mayor of Minot, North Dakota, resigned this week over an incident in which he sent a video of himself performing a lewd act to the city's attorney.

JAMA study estimates Trump deportations could cost health industry over 1 million workers

Preview: The Trump administration's aggressive deportation strategy could cost understaffed U.S. medical providers more than 1 million non-citizen workers, including a third who are undocumented, according to an estimate published Thursday.

States failed to spot $80 billion in erroneous pandemic payments

Preview: States have been far too eager to forgive pandemic unemployment fraud and have recovered just 4% of the money fraudsters stole, according to a government audit Thursday.

Leonard, Ovechkin bond as 'Gr8 Chase' overshadows rookie's first week

Preview: Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard wasn't born yet when Alex Ovechkin was drafted in 2004. He was only eight months old when the Russian scored his first two goals in his NHL debut in 2005.

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Man Still Not Sure Whether Mumford & Sons Actually Existed Or He Just Imagined It

Preview: SALINA, KS — Local man Jared Halderman reportedly went through a period of confused bewilderment after realizing he was unsure whether the band Mumford & Sons actually existed or if he had just imagined it.

More Bad Luck: Mike Trout Crushed By Falling Piano

Preview: ANAHEIM, CA — Angels outielder Mike Trout found himself on the injured list once again after he was unexpectedly crushed by a falling piano during his first at bat in last night's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

10 Major Effects Of Trump's Tariffs

Preview: According to economists, Trump's tariffs are currently running the global economy into the ground.

Dodgers Bankrupted As Trump Places 25% Tariff On Japanese Players

Preview: LOS ANGELES, CA — Major League Baseball's hottest franchise suddenly and unexpectedly announced the suspension of all operations today, as the Los Angeles Dodgers were bankrupted after President Donald Trump placed a 25% tariff on all Japanese players.

Devastating: This Man Is Wearing Socks And He Just Stepped In A Little Wet Spot On The Kitchen Floor

Preview: MILWAUKEE, WI — Local man Aiden Jackson suffered a devastating blow earlier today after he stepped in a little wet spot on the kitchen floor while wearing socks.

Genius Trump Tricks Democrats Into Hating Taxes

Preview: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans are celebrating today after the genius President Trump imposed taxes on imports, instantly tricking Democrats into hating taxes.

Trump Surprised How Tall Elton John Is Up Close

Preview: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump welcomed a surprise guest to the Oval Office as Elton John, standing a surprising six feet tall, stopped by for the signing of executive orders regarding concert tickets.

Breaking: Cory Booker's Filibuster Record Broken By Your Wife

Preview: U.S. — In a surprising turn of events, Senator Cory Booker's 25-hour filibuster record that was just set on Tuesday was broken by your wife.

Unfair? Child Dominates Piñata At Birthday Party With Torpedo Bat

Preview: SANTA PAULA, CA — A local child's birthday party became the scene of controversy this week after a 7-year-old reportedly "destroyed" a piñata after just one swing with a brand-new "torpedo" bat, which some parents argue was unfair.