Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Today, the White House has announced plans to crack down on Democrats by declaring liberal groups domestic terror organizations; the Washington Post fired a columnist for quoting Charlie Kirk on social media; the US has attacked another boat in the Caribbean; fired Epstein prosecutor Maureen Comey is suing the administration for wrongful termination; longterm unemployment has hit a post pandemic high; the rural healthcare hunger games are underway; as judge Chutkan feared, immigrants that Trump deported to Ghana have been sent to their home countries and could face torture; the FDA is seeking to abandon expert reviews of new drugs; the Charlie’s murderers doxxing website was hacked; young climate activists who won a landmark case in Montana state court are challenging a new executive order from the Trump administration; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Trump Says U.S. Military Struck Another Boat From Venezuela: Live Updates | The New York Times

Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting | The New York Times

Trump says the U.S. attacked another boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela | PBS

Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy | The Washington Post

Immigrants deported from US to Ghana are sent home, where lawyers say some could face torture | AP News

The rural health 'Hunger Games' are underway | POLITICO

Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs | CBS News

Young activists won a landmark state climate trial. Now they're challenging Trump's orders | AP News

Good Trouble
Indiana’s horrific AG is at it again—trying to get people to turn in teachers for not “properly mourning.” He’s set up a portal for teachers to be turned in. Sure would be a shame if that portal got flooded. A damn shame. Eyes on Education

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