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Trump Plans Board to Oversee NIH Grant Funding
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Donald Trump is moving to have the White House control NIH grant funding by drafting an executive order for an external board that would veto biomedical research awards not aligned with the president’s political priorities, a plan that would require unanimous approval for decisions and could centralize funding power under political appointees. The proposed board, expected to include Russ Vought and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, has drawn criticism for undermining NIH’s scientific peer review and raising First Amendment-era concerns amid ongoing litigation over political influence in funding.
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Marcus Bell
Requiring unanimous board approval might limit overreach but still shifts power away from peer-reviewed science toward White House priorities.
House Passes Third Iran War-Powers Resolution
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— Sep 16, 2026
The U.S. House has for a third time passed a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran, signaling bipartisan pressure ahead of the midterm elections even as the Senate’s path remains uncertain and Trump is expected to veto. The votes reflect continuing concern about the Iran conflict, with party lines shifting slightly as a handful of Republicans joined Democrats, and the cost of the war mounting as the political debate intensifies.
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Nicole Hardy
It's good Congress keeps voting to limit war with Iran, but the Senate needs to step up or this changes nothing.
Migrants in Eastern Germany Report Rising Hostility Amid AfD Gains
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— 6d
As Germany's eastern state elections loom, Chancellor Merz convenes a CDU crisis meeting amid AfD gains and internal party strains, underscoring a fragile stability dynamic in Berlin and regional power battles. In Rostock and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, migrants recount rising anti-foreigner hostility as AfD momentum concentrates support in the east, while a YouGov-dpa survey shows a broad share of Germans understand migrants' security concerns, though views diverge by political affiliation.
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Kari Lake Alleges ‘Powerful People’ Tried to Bribe Her to Leave Politics for 2 Years
Opinion
— Mar 6, 2023
Failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is alleging some “powerful people” offered her a bribe to leave politics. During a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Lake shared the…
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Mass Immigration Drastically Altered California’s State Landscape, New Study Finds
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Germany investigates suspected sabotage at multiple power grid sites amid hybrid warfare fears
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— Sep 1, 2026
Germany is investigating back-to-back suspected sabotage of its power grid, with incidents at Bergheim and Brandenburg raising concerns about foreign influence and hybrid warfare, amid heightened tensions over Russia's suspected role in other attacks. Authorities say the outages were likely intentional and are examining possible links to foreign powers or extremist groups as the country braces for political volatility.
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Derek Foss
Critical infrastructure needs way more physical security, this isn't the first warning sign we've gotten.
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Sen. Raphael Warnock Accuses Republican Colleagues of Choosing ‘Power and Politics’ Over Democracy
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— Jan 17, 2022
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) took a swipe at his Republican colleagues amid the ongoing debate over voting rights legislation, saying they are choosing “power and politics” over democracy. During an appearance on “The…
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Venezuela’s Maduro Refuses To Leave Power As His Political Opponents Come Under Threat Of Arrest
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— Aug 6, 2024
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has shown no signs of stepping down from power — even after likely losing in the country’s presidential elections last week — as his top political opposition faces potential arrest…
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Muslim Americans Confront 25-Year 9/11 Legacy
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— Sep 9, 2026
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, stories from Muslim Americans trace a arc from enduring Islamophobia and surveillance to rising civic engagement and political representation, while reflecting on how the trauma of that day reshaped American life. Analysts warn against equating Islam with extremism and examine how media narratives and power structures have influenced perceptions and responses to the attacks and their aftermath.
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Washington’s Wild Week: Scandals, Power Plays, and Political Drama
Opinion
— Mar 6, 2026
As we wrap up another rollercoaster week in the world of politics, we witnessed everything from cabinet shakeups to social media meltdowns. Buckle up because it’s time to sift through the political gobbledygook and see…
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Taylor Wins Part 1 of Final HOH Competition on Big Brother 28
The post by @89razorskate20 announces that houseguest Taylor has won Part 1 of the Final Head of Household (HOH) competition in #BB28. It is trending due to high engagement as fans react in real time to a pivotal finale milestone that advances Taylor directly to Part 3, heightening stakes among the finalists (including Drew and Devens).
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Throwback: Charlie Kirk’s Powerful Biblical Message to Transform the World
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— Sep 12, 2025
Political activist Charlie Kirk’s words were powerful when he was alive. The power in his words has grown exponentially since his death. Kirk, 31, was shot Wednesday while speaking at a “Prove Me Wrong” debate at Utah…
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Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Politics
— Aug 29, 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s military-led government is pushing a constitutional referendum to switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system, expanding the presidency’s powers and shrinking parliament ahead of December elections, in a bid to stabilize institutions after last year’s coup. Critics and opposition warn the move concentrates power and threatens democratic checks, with varying calls for boycotts amid a tense political climate as the country returns to civilian rule.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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BOB RUBIN: Celebrities Do Not Have The Political Star Power They Thought They Did
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— Nov 30, 2024
Oprah Winfrey’s hypocrisy and Robert De Niro’s suggestion that he might to leave the United States are reminders that, at the end of the day, celebrities are just people — with no greater understanding of the political…
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DAVID BLACKMON: Holding No Levers Of Power, Democrats Focus On Lawfare To Slow Trump Agenda
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— Feb 1, 2025
It is no secret that Republicans now control all levers of political power in the nation’s capital, with President Donald Trump now ensconced for his second term in office, holding narrow majorities in both the House…
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Pelosi Says Trump’s Comments on Stone Case Are ‘an Abuse of Power’
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— Feb 13, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments this week weighing in on the trial of his longtime associate Roger Stone amount to political interference in the judiciary and are “an abuse of power,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
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New Jersey Governor Demands Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resign
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday after an independent investigation substantiated a sexual harassment allegation and two ethics violations involving Caldwell, the state's second-highest-ranking official. According to Fox News , an investigation found Caldwell made a sexually charged comment to a female staffer after she told him that a younger
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‘He Is At His Apex’: CNN Panel Marvels At Trump’s ‘Political Power’ After Assassination Attempt
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— Jul 15, 2024
A CNN panel on Monday marveled at former President Donald Trump’s political standing following the failed assassination attempt against him, his legal victories and more. Trump survived the attempt on his life at his…
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WSJ Editorial Board: If Trump Is ‘So Great’ for the GOP ‘Why Are Republicans Shut Out of Power?’
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— Mar 2, 2021
The Wall Street Journal editorial board is asking their readers if former President Donald Trump is “so great” for the GOP politically, “Why are Republicans shut out of power?” In an op-ed published on Monday evening…
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Lee Zeldin Says ‘Democrats Out Of Power’ Must Preach ‘Zero Tolerance’ To Disturbing Trend
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— Apr 15, 2025
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared on Fox News Monday to urge “Democrats out of power” to condemn and distance themselves from a growing wave of politically motivated threats and violence…
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Sen. Tim Scott: ‘Everybody Wants to Be on President Trump’s Bandwagon’
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— Feb 21, 2022
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) believes former President Donald Trump is “still the most powerful voice in politics without any question.” Describing Trump still as the “power in the party,” as Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo noted…
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Musk’s AI Reach Spans Platforms, Power, Politics
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— Sep 7, 2026
From Musk-run X becoming a hub for real-time AI discourse to his energy-market pivot and ongoing media scrutiny of his tech empire, the coverage portrays how AI, infrastructure, and public narratives converge around Elon Musk. Separately, innovators like Max Hodak push practical BCIs such as restoring sight, while a Venice documentary uses an AI avatar to critique Musk’s public persona and perceived algorithm manipulation.
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As Trump Meets Xi, Experts Say China Targets Weak Spots In Western Tech
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 7h
‘Are You Not Entertained?’: Scott Jennings Says Trump ‘Feeling His Power’ After Tapping Matt Gaetz For AG
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— Nov 13, 2024
CNN political commentator Scott Jennings on Wednesday said President-elect Donald Trump “is feeling his power” following his selection of Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Trump announced Gaetz’s…
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Biden’s Economy Now Seeing UPS Roll Out Pedal-Powered Delivery Vehicles
Opinion
— Jun 21, 2022
In yet another farcical illustration that the left’s climate alarmism is vacuous political theater, United Parcel Service unveiled a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to make deliveries in New York. UPS, a woke…
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MSNBC Guest Suggests Trump Might ‘Turn Off the Internet’ for Political Purposes if Re-Elected
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— Dec 15, 2023
A former Trump administration official is claiming his old boss might seek to use wartime powers for political purposes. On Thursday, former national security official Miles Taylor claimed there is “a lot” former…
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Biden Admin Extends Eviction Moratorium Even After Admitting It Would Be Unconstitutional
Opinion
— Aug 4, 2021
Instances of presidents claiming powers not afforded to them in the Constitution have become commonplace in the American political landscape, but it is rare that those presidents do it so blatantly. On Tuesday…
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Iranian footballers granted asylum after anthem protest at Asian Cup
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— Sep 7, 2026
Iranian women’s national team players Atefeh Ramazani-Sadegh and Fatemeh Pasandideh confirmed in interviews that their refusal to sing Iran’s anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup was a deliberate protest against Tehran and a stand with protesters at home, a move that exposed them to personal risk. The episode sparked international debate, with Iran labeling them traitors and Australia granting asylum to several teammates while others later returned home, highlighting the ongoing tension between athletes, state power and political protests.
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Sam Okafor
Sport keeps colliding with politics in these situations. These women risked everything for a gesture most of us will never have to make.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ Hits No. 1 on U.S. iTunes
Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore has reached #1 on the U.S. iTunes albums chart. The post is trending among Swifties and music-chart followers due to her continued commercial dominance and fan-driven sales. Engagement is solid within fan and music-stats circles but largely one-sided supportive with only scattered criticism.
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