How Trump Manipulates Government Data for Political Gain
An in-depth look at Donald Trump’s repeated dismissal and distortion of official U.S. government statistics, with analysis from The New York Times and fact-checkers.
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Dallas ICE Facility Shooting: What We Know About the Attack
A premeditated sniper attack on a Dallas ICE office left one immigrant detainee dead and two wounded. The gunman, Joshua Jahn, died by suicide after targeting federal immigration agents.
Technology, U.S. News
Runway Safety Bed Saves Plane in Virginia Skid
An EMAS safety bed halted a skidding CommuteAir jet at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport, preventing injury and showcasing a vital aviation safety technology.
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White House Layoff Threat Intensifies Government Shutdown Standoff
The Trump administration’s threat to fire federal workers during a potential October 1 shutdown has intensified the budget battle with Democrats, who refuse to back down on health care funding.
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Justice Dept. Targets George Soros Foundation in Political Shift
A senior Justice Department official has ordered federal prosecutors to prepare investigations into George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, marking a controversial shift in DOJ independence.
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Sara Jane Moore, Ford Assassin Attempter, Dies at 95
Sara Jane Moore, the radical activist who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, has died at age 95. Her story reflects a turbulent era in American political history.
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Comey Indictment Sparks Firestorm Over DOJ Independence
James Comey’s 2025 indictment—pushed by the Trump White House—has shattered long-standing Justice Department norms, sparking fears of weaponized prosecutions.
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Trump Launches Federal Crackdown on Alleged Left-Wing Political Violence
President Trump launched a federal initiative targeting alleged funders of left-wing political violence, drawing criticism over civil liberties and factual accuracy.
Science, U.S. News
New Turbulence Theory Could Smooth Out Bumpy Flights
Physicists have developed a unified model of air turbulence that could lead to better forecasts, safer flights, and fewer bumpy rides as climate change intensifies clear-air turbulence.
Politics, U.S. News
Trump’s Dual Diplomacy: Public Fury, Private Charm at U.N.
President Trump’s 2025 U.N. address mixed public condemnation with private charm—a strategy that yielded quiet diplomatic wins despite harsh rhetoric.