Library of Congress: “POTUS pawns” – ACRLog
ACRLog Blogging by and for academic and research librarians Library of Congress: “POTUS pawns” In March 2025, I wrote about anticipatory obedience at the Library of Congress, describing how LC fast tracked changes to the Library of Congress Subject Headings relating to the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali. When…
Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows – PBS News
Editor’s Note: The AI image used was generated by WP AI. –DrWeb By — Mike Catalini, Associated Press Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows Politics Sep 16, 2026 4:18 PM EDT The Trump administration has…
Maddow reacts to report of Russian oligarch paying for Trump Jr.’s lavish wedding weekend – The Rachel Maddow Show – MSNOW
Rachel Maddow reports breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to use the U.S. Postal Service to subvert mail-in ballot voting. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket and stalwart defender of U.S. elections in the Trump era, joins to discuss why even this major victory…
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan to Limit Mail-in Voting in Midterms – The Source – Kaitlan Collins – Spotify
The Supreme Court has just rejected Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Supreme Court has just rejected Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail…
CBS Battleground Tracker poll: Democrats hold edge in bid for House control – YouTube
Sep 13, 2026The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds that both Republicans and Democrats see the midterms as being about President Trump, albeit for different reasons. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” to delve deeper into the poll’s findings.…
September 11, 2026 – Letters from an American – Heather Cox Richardson – Substack
September 11, 2026 By Heather Cox Richardson, Published Sep 11, 2026 Last night was the second night of the Republican midterm convention Trump staged to fire up his base. Such a midterm convention is rare—the purpose of national conventions is to pick a president and write a platform—but Trump has…
On Being an American – Civil Discourse – Joyce Vance – Substack
On Being an American by Joyce Vance Read on Substack I am not ashamed to be an American. I am proud. Even, especially, in this moment with Donald Trump as president, I’m proud to continue to fight for what is good and what is decent in this country, and to…
Fired ‘60 Minutes’ producer claims he and colleagues were pressured to parrot White House talking points – Entertainment Weekly
Fired 60 Minutes producer claims he and colleagues were pressured to parrot White House talking points “After some time and deep reflection, I am now comfortable and prepared to talk about it,” revealed Guy Campanile, who worked at CBS News for 34 years until his dismissal in May. By Kathleen…
Judge again blocks Trump’s effort to restrict mail voting as ballots start going out – NBC News
2026 Election Judge again blocks Trump’s effort to restrict mail voting as ballots start going out.. The move comes as the Trump administration appeals a related order to the Supreme Court. 0 seconds of 5 minutes, 19 seconds, Live 00:0000:0005:The rushed time frame being pushed by the administration will make…
Report: The Federal Program Keeping Libraries Online? the FCC Might Gut It
From the Indianapolis Star: Under the atrium at the Indianapolis Public Library, a woman is busily typing away on her laptop. Another patron seated at the Central Branch is charging their device while streaming music through earbuds as they read quietly between the stacks. Free Wi-Fi allows Hoosiers a cozy and…
Haberman: ‘No polling’ where Trump is popular
Administration Haberman: ‘No polling’ where Trump is popular Comments: 72 by Finya Swai – 09/01/26 11:27 AM ET CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman said Monday that President Trump’s approval is sinking across nearly all polls as the midterm elections near. “There is no polling where this president is popular. Let’s…
Why “Medicare for All” could eliminate current health insurance – The Hill
Opinion>Opinions – Healthcare The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill ‘Medicare for All’ means Medicare for none by Merrill Matthews, opinion contributor – 08/25/26 8:00 AM ET It may be one of the most deceptive public policy marketing schemes in modern history.…
West Point Professor Fired for Refusing to Lie About Climate Change – The New Republic
Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing over his removal from the military academy. A science professor says he was fired from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, for refusing to ignore the human causes of climate change, and is now suing the institution in federal court. Dr. Adam…
Democrats prep for a midterm challenge: The risk Trump interferes – NPR
Only on NPR Special Series How Democrats in Congress are preparing for Trump midterm election interference August 28, 20265:00 AM ET By Eric McDaniel, Weekend Edition, NPR A view of voting booths at the Santa Clara County registrar of voters office in San Jose, Calif.A view of voting booths at…
Democratic governors slam SCOTUS mail-in ruling – The Hill
Campaign by Sarah Davis – 08/25/26 11:22 AM ET Democratic governors react to Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting: ‘States run elections, not Donald Trump’ Democratic governors are expressing their dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s Monday decision to lift a lower court’s block on the Trump administration’s executive order restricting…
The Washington Post Is Wrong About Todd Blanche And Presidential Power
Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance The Washington Post Is Wrong About Todd Blanche And Presidential Power By Joyce Vance Aug 18, 2026 Jeff Bezos’ newspaper, The Washington Post, went all in on the unitary executive theory today. Ironic that the newspaper that revealed the Watergate scandal is willing to vest…
ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses – The New York Times
ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights. Listen · 1:51 min (in online version only) By Jim…
Trump demands threaten Navy’s progress – POLITICO
Editor’s Note: Top post image by WP AI. Trump demands threaten Navy’s progress The president’s interest in the service has brought it more attention but could also be its downfall. By Paul McLeary and Leo Shane III, 08/14/2026 05:00 PM EDT Donald Trump’s demands on the Navy reached full tilt…
Trump faces criticism over $900 million White House renovation plan – The Hill
Administration Trump administration to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects: Report by Ashleigh Fields – 08/12/26 2:04 PM ET The Trump administration is expected to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects that will be fueled in part by taxpayer dollars without the…
Testosterone is having a moment. But who actually needs it? – NPR
Your Health Who really needs testosterone? August 10, 20265:00 AM ET, Heard on Morning Edition By Will Stone. 3-Minute Listen, Transcript A few times, Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt suspected he might have low testosterone. But when he checked his numbers, he discovered they were within a normal range. “Turns out it was…
Trump Stealing Our Money, from Congress — The Executive Seizure of the Power of the Purse – DWD Editorial – Parts 1 and 2
Editor’s Note: Please share widely. Comments are open for your comments. Prepared by Google’s GEMINI, as my AI assistant. –DrWeb Part 1: Trump Stealing Our Money, from Congress — The Executive Seizure of the Power of the Purse Under Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution—the…
With Support from Right-Wing Funders, This Group Fuels Trump’s Education Agenda
Edward Blum, a leader of the successful campaign to overturn affirmative action, is a Defending Education board member. Blum’s American Alliance for …
Trump says he’ll appeal decision halting ballroom construction to the Supreme Court – NBC News
White House Trump says he’ll appeal decision halting ballroom construction to the Supreme Court A federal appeals court found that whether “a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.” Listen below: Aug. 7, 2026, 8:19 AM PDT / Updated Aug. 7, 2026,…
Why is Anthropic destroying books? | Kathryn James – The Guardian
Why is Anthropic destroying books? By Kathryn James The AI company apparently found destructively scanning ‘all the books in the world’ easier than dealing with copyright in its quest for training data. Wed 5 Aug 2026 07.00 EDT Should we destroy all the books in the world? An answer to…
Analyst Nate Silver says Donald Trump’s falling approval rating likely tied to gas prices, Iran war – The Hill
Administration Trump approval at lowest point of second term: Nate Silver by Finya Swai – 07/31/26 9:59 AM ET Political analyst Nate Silver said Thursday that President Trump’s approval rating is at a new second-term low this month, as the deeply unpopular Iran war persists and gas prices skyrocket. “Timing…
Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords? – WIRED
By Katie Drummond Business Jul 28, 2026 6:30 AM Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords? In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop…
Democrats plan to investigate Trump corruption if they take Congress – NPR
Politics Trump shattered ethics norms. Will voters trust Democrats to fix them? July 28, 20265:00 AM ET, Heard on All Things Considered By Eric McDaniel, 6-Minute Listen, Transcript A half-century ago, President Richard Nixon’s resignation in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal shifted how Americans viewed corruption in Washington. Today,…
Exclusive | White House to Redirect Billions in Research Funds Toward AI, Away From Colleges – Wall Street Journal
White House to Redirect Billions in Research Funds Toward AI, Away From Colleges The overhaul will reshape $200 billion in spending a year and favors individual scientists to outpace China By Amrith Ramkumar, July 21, 2026 6:00 pm ET, 423 WASHINGTON—The Trump administration plans to accelerate its overhaul of federal…
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about ‘inaccurate’ US history – BBC
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about ‘inaccurate’ US history Editor’s Note: Read this crap Trump attempts to do now. Idiot. Post signs and warning about your thousands of lies, false statements, calling reporters names, attacking news media covering your sorry ass. –DrWeb 15 hours ago, By Max Matza President…
Department of Justice Probes Harvard’s Financial Aid Programs Over Alleged China Ties – News – The Harvard Crimson
Department of Justice Probes Harvard’s Financial Aid Programs Over Alleged China Ties The Department of Justice building in autumn in Washington, D.C. | By Mae T. Weir By Hugo C. Chiasson and Elise A. Spenner, Crimson Staff Writers 20 hours ago, Updated July 20, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. The Department…
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