Monday, September 15th, 2025

Today, a judge worries that the Trump administration is sidestepping torture protections for deported Africans; another judge stops Trump from defunding homelessness programs based on transgender inclusivity; the abject failures of corporate media in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting put us all in danger; an animal shelter is evacuated after Kash Patel incinerates two pounds of meth nearby; private health insurance companies are set to hike premiums; Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade says the government should murder unhoused people; Target continues to languish as it fails to see a back to school bump in sales; California lawmakers pass a bill to bar ICE agents from wearing masks; Senator Van Hollen criticizes Democratic leaders for failing to endorse Zohran Mamdani; Republican Mike McCaul won’t seek reelection in 2026; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Judge worries Trump administration is sidestepping torture protections for deported Africans | POLITICO

Animal shelter evacuated after FBI incinerates meth at facility | BBC

Why your health insurance may be about to cost a lot more | The Washington Post

Rhode Island judge halts effort by HUD to change criteria for homeless funding | AP News

California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks | AP News

Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani | The New York Times

Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York | The New York Times

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul won’t seek reelection after 11 terms | ABC News

Target was hoping for a back-to-school sales bump that never came. Foot traffic is still down for the 7th month in a row | Fortune

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