Maximum PC

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Since its surge to widespread renown in early 2020, Zoom has—entirely predictably—come under scrutiny and attack from a number of sources, be that political organizations or individual griefers. Security issues were quickly exposed and patched in a h

NPR

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Before family separation became an official and controversial policy of the Trump administration, federal immigration agents separated "thousands" of migrant children from their parents.

Presidential Actions

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT:         Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of                            the Defense Production Act of 1950 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution an

South African Home Owner

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With so many features packed into one little Wi-Fi camera, it’s no wonder Yale decided to call it an “All-In-One” camera, says Stacey Conradie, marketing assistant at Yale. “This nifty camera with the Yale app is a standalone outdoor camera with a bu

Los Angeles Times

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WASHINGTON - One day after an Iranian rocket appeared to explode on its launch pad, President Donald Trump denied U.S. responsibility Friday for the extensive damage and released an unusually detailed aerial photo of the debris-strewn launch site. Hi

The Atlantic

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Recent cases have claimed that our founding document doesn’t defend noncitizens—even on American soil.

The Atlantic

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The president directed his attorney general to declassify information—raising the prospect of selective disclosures.

NPR

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The Trump administration's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal may complicate efforts to free American citizens detained in Iran, former U.S. diplomats warn.

RECOIL OFFGRID

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Katheryn Basso is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran trained in identifying sources of instability in foreign countries. Proficient at navigating the complex civil-military terrain of foreign policy, she has advised and advocated for military and civilian l

RECOIL OFFGRID

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Kris Southards spent over 26 years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). He started as a correctional officer and worked his way up to eventually retire as a management center administrator. During his early years with the BOP, he was selected to

The Atlantic

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Putin’s government is waging information warfare against America, but the president is ignoring his intelligence advisers as they sound the alarm.

FactCheck.org

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The RNC attacks a "Pelosi plan" as “immoral” because it “would spend $54 billion taxpayer dollars on foreign countries” but not address “the border crisis.” Yet that’s the same amount that Republican-controlled appropriations committees approved in J

Men's Fitness UK

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The Godfather of them all and the ultimate pilgrimage for OCR purists. Like burpees and throwing spears? Fancy yourself as having the legendary endurance of a Spartan? With a series of UK locations, this could be the race for you. A highly rated, fun

Los Angeles Times

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WASHINGTON - An inspector general is looking into Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin's request for a U.S. military plane for his European honeymoon in August, triggering new questions about his use of government aircraft following a controversial t

NPR

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The Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing on Monday on Republicans' last-ditch effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Supporters of the bill cannot afford to lose any more GOP votes.

NPR

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President Trump's order temporarily barring refugees and some visa holders from entering the U.S. is on pause. Now three judges will hear arguments for and against putting it back into effect.

NPR

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This is not the first time Barr has led the Justice Department. The seasoned D.C. lawyer has expressed expansive views on the powers of the president — and supported past presidential pardons.

NPR

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The latest analysis by the Congressional Budget Office says the bill would lead to 23 million fewer people having insurance coverage and would cut the federal deficit by $119 billion over 10 years.

Sunday Tribune

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THERE’S no doubt that Covid-19 has killed some jobs. The good news, however, is that technology will create new ones. Individuals and companies had no choice but to come up with new ways of working that forced everyone to use technology. The ones tha

NPR

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The paper reports that the president backed off when his chief lawyer threatened to quit if the plan went ahead.

NPR

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A federal court settlement benefits those who had been conditionally approved to join their parents already residing legally in the U.S. under an Obama administration program.

NPR

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The department's public affairs apparatus is mostly idle for lack of funding, but that hasn't stopped it from making announcements in support of the administration's messaging about immigrants.

NPR

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Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord told staff this week she is leaving to pursue other opportunities. McCord has led the probe into Russian election meddling.

The Atlantic

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The president won’t take action to protect elections from foreign meddling, because he finds it politically and personally unpalatable.

NPR

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Sens. Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson and Mike Lee all say they oppose the bill in its current form, though they're open to negotiating. Republicans can afford to lose only two votes.

Chicago Tribune

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Those who receive federal food assistance will get their February benefits early as part of a temporary fix that funds the critical program for another month despite the government shutdown, prompting concerns that people might not budget properly if

Los Angeles Times

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From his first official day as candidate for president ("When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best ... They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists"), to his first speech as president ("This American carnage stop

NPR

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Robert Wilkie inherits a VA that is undertaking ambitious changes in the next year. The department has been in turmoil since Trump sacked his first VA secretary in March.

Sunday Independent

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THERE’S no doubt that Covid-19 has killed some jobs. The good news, however, is that technology will create new ones. Individuals and companies had no choice but to come up with new ways of working that forced everyone to use technology. The ones tha

The Atlantic

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President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser addressed reporters after meeting behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee.