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“Using satire to make a point”: Johnson defends Trump’s “No Kings” dump video

“Using satire to make a point”: Johnson defends Trump’s “No Kings” dump video

Garrett Owen, Salon

Johnson praised the bizarre video, as Kenny Loggins demanded his music be "scrubbed" from the clip.

Media & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Oct 20, 2025, 11:39 PM

Israel continues deadly Gaza truce breaches as US seeks to strengthen deal

Israel continues deadly Gaza truce breaches as US seeks to strengthen deal

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

About 100 Palestinians killed since ceasefire entered into effect on October 10, according to Gaza officials.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaCrisis & Emergency

Oct 20, 2025, 11:13 PM

Ben Stiller Decries The “Challenging” Climate For Comedy Under Trump 2.0

Ben Stiller Decries The “Challenging” Climate For Comedy Under Trump 2.0

Jake Kanter, Deadline

Ben Stiller has bemoaned the chilling effect on comedy during Donald Trump’s second term. In an interview with the Radio Times magazine, the Zoolander star and Severance director said it was a challenging time for the genre he loves — and he urged comedians t…

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 11:01 PM

US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon

US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

Dissenting justice says decision 'erodes core constitutional principles' and risks violating freedom of expression.

Security & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeProtestsGovernment & Administration

Oct 20, 2025, 10:58 PM

People Are Comparing "Trashy" Trump Rallies To These Photos From The "No Kings" Protests

People Are Comparing "Trashy" Trump Rallies To These Photos From The "No Kings" Protests

Alexa Lisitza, Buzzfeed

Everyone is saying the same thing about these "No Kings" protest photos.View Entire Post ›

ProtestsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 10:49 PM

AI’s Invasive Species

AI’s Invasive Species

Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic

The slop is winning.

Technology RegulationArtificial Intelligence

Oct 20, 2025, 10:13 PM

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

CLAIRE RUSH, Yahoo Entertainment

An appeals court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that kept President Donald Trump from taking command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops. However...

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceDonald Trump

Oct 20, 2025, 10:05 PM

Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US

Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.

TradeEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Oct 20, 2025, 9:58 PM

‘SNL’s Domingo Sketch Just Earned A Historically Dubious Distinction From Fans

‘SNL’s Domingo Sketch Just Earned A Historically Dubious Distinction From Fans

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

By Matt Solomon Published: October 20th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 9:30 PM

The Most Iconic Parents’ Rights Group Is Done With Running for School Board

The Most Iconic Parents’ Rights Group Is Done With Running for School Board

Laura Pappano, Slate Magazine

Charlie Kirk’s name, of course, was on everyone’s lips.

Social Issues & CultureEducation

Oct 20, 2025, 9:20 PM

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom

DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Yahoo Entertainment

The White House on Monday started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady, to build President Donald...

Government & AdministrationPersonal & Family

Oct 20, 2025, 9:13 PM

Hamas is a pale shadow of what it was - but it could yet reinvent itself

Hamas is a pale shadow of what it was - but it could yet reinvent itself

BBC News

After governing with an iron rod for so many years, is Hamas really prepared to relinquish control in Gaza?

Foreign Policy & InternationalGazaMiddle EastIsrael

Oct 20, 2025, 8:58 PM

Trump administration can deploy National Guard to Portland, court rules

Trump administration can deploy National Guard to Portland, court rules

Meredith Deliso, ABC News

An appeals court overturned a temporary restraining order on Monday that prevented the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon.

Government & AdministrationSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Oct 20, 2025, 8:42 PM

DHS Asks OpenAI to Unmask User Behind ChatGPT Prompts, Possibly the First Such Case

DHS Asks OpenAI to Unmask User Behind ChatGPT Prompts, Possibly the First Such Case

Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com

ChatGPT conversations are being probed as part of a child abuse case, a report says.

Artificial IntelligenceLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 20, 2025, 8:35 PM

White House Starts Tearing Down Part of East Wing As Part Of Construction Of Trump’s New Ballroom

White House Starts Tearing Down Part of East Wing As Part Of Construction Of Trump’s New Ballroom

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Construction crews began demolishing part of the East Wing, the part of the White House complex that houses the offices of the first lady, as part of Donald Trump’s plans for building a $250 million ballroom that will dominate the grounds. Reporters spotted t…

Government & AdministrationPersonal & Family

Oct 20, 2025, 8:33 PM

Because Things Just Aren’t Dystopian Enough, Blacklisted Spyware Firm NSO Group Has Just Been Purchased By A Hollywood Producer

Because Things Just Aren’t Dystopian Enough, Blacklisted Spyware Firm NSO Group Has Just Been Purchased By A Hollywood Producer

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

2025 has delivered almost nothing but bad news. Here’s more of that, as first reported by Israeli press outlet, Calcalist: Control of NSO Group is set to leave Israeli hands. A group of American investors led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds has agreed to…

Security & IntelligenceCybersecurityMedia & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 8:27 PM

Prince Andrew scandal takes center stage in Jeffrey Epstein accuser's posthumous memoir

Prince Andrew scandal takes center stage in Jeffrey Epstein accuser's posthumous memoir

jshamsian@businessinsider.com (Jacob Shamsian), Business Insider

Virginia Giuffre's memoir goes into graphic detail about her alleged sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, who she said trafficked her to his friends.

Legal & Justice

Oct 20, 2025, 8:26 PM

George Santos Reflects on 41 Days in Solitary, Says Trump Never Mentioned Commuation

George Santos Reflects on 41 Days in Solitary, Says Trump Never Mentioned Commuation

TMZ Staff, TMZ

George Santos says he's taken inventory of his life after a nearly six-week stint in solitary ... and, he's got a new mission after President Trump commuted his sentence and set him free. The former New York Congressman joined us on "TMZ Live"…

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesElections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Oct 20, 2025, 8:25 PM

FTC Disappears Lina Khan’s Thoughts on AI

FTC Disappears Lina Khan’s Thoughts on AI

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Nothing worse than someone else deleting your posts.

Media & CommunicationsTechnology Regulation

Oct 20, 2025, 8:20 PM

Nvidia CEO Says Company Went from 95% to 0 Market Share in China

Nvidia CEO Says Company Went from 95% to 0 Market Share in China

msmash, Slashdot.org

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says his company has lost all access to China's market after U.S. export restrictions eliminated what was once a 95% share. Speaking in an interview with Citadel Securities, Huang questioned the wisdom of policies that cost America one…

TradeEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Oct 20, 2025, 8:05 PM

The government shutdown is the third-longest in US history, affecting air travel, national parks, and groceries

The government shutdown is the third-longest in US history, affecting air travel, national parks, and groceries

Alice Tecotzky,Taylor Rains, Business Insider

As the shutdown stretches into its 20th day, air traffic controllers, SNAP recipients, and federal employees are feeling the impact.

Government & AdministrationFederal AgenciesBudgetCrisis & Emergency

Oct 20, 2025, 7:51 PM

Official defends use of tear gas in Chicago and says agents on immigration sweeps have cameras

Official defends use of tear gas in Chicago and says agents on immigration sweeps have cameras

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to immigration enforcement in the Chicago area have been given body cameras, an official testified Monday as a judge held ...

ImmigrationLaw EnforcementSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 20, 2025, 7:39 PM

9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland

9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland

Conrad Wilson, NPR

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, and clears the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

Security & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Oct 20, 2025, 7:36 PM

David Spade Pleads Ignorance After Backlash Over Salesforce Gig

David Spade Pleads Ignorance After Backlash Over Salesforce Gig

JM McNab, Cracked.com

No one told the ‘Tommy Boy’ star that his fellow comedians had canceled

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 7:30 PM

No Kings, Only Decent Americans

No Kings, Only Decent Americans

George Packer, The Atlantic

The protesters’ modesty and depth of feeling moved me.

ProtestsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 7:27 PM

Kenny Loggins Disavows AI-Generated Video Of Trump Dumping Poop On Protesters To ‘Danger Zone’

Kenny Loggins Disavows AI-Generated Video Of Trump Dumping Poop On Protesters To ‘Danger Zone’

Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku

No, you’re not having a stroke, that was a real thing that happened The post Kenny Loggins Disavows AI-Generated Video Of Trump Dumping Poop On Protesters To ‘Danger Zone’ appeared first on Kotaku.

Media & CommunicationsArtificial IntelligenceSocial Media

Oct 20, 2025, 7:25 PM

'Whitexicans' restaurant raises eyebrows in Queens. The owner says the name is satire.

'Whitexicans' restaurant raises eyebrows in Queens. The owner says the name is satire.

Arun Venugopal, Gothamist

The new restaurant Whitexicans is causing a stir in Jackson Heights, Queens, for reasons beyond the food. The discord underscores how even a trip for tacos can be fraught in the current political climate. [ more › ]

Social Issues & CultureRegional & State

Oct 20, 2025, 7:18 PM

FBI investigating “suspicious” hunting stand near Air Force One landing zone

FBI investigating “suspicious” hunting stand near Air Force One landing zone

Garrett Owen, Salon

The agency said the stand had a "sight line" of Air Force One's landing area.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityLaw Enforcement

Oct 20, 2025, 7:08 PM

The leaked Young Republican group chat points toward a bigger problem

The leaked Young Republican group chat points toward a bigger problem

Andrew Prokop, Vox

Just how serious of an antisemitism problem does the American right have — and what, if anything, should they do about it? For well over a year, some conservative elites have quietly worried about the trends they were seeing among influencers and young righti…

Social Issues & CultureElections & Politics

Oct 20, 2025, 6:51 PM

Disney+ and Hulu Subscription Cancellations Doubled After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Disney+ and Hulu Subscription Cancellations Doubled After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Social media users had called for a boycott.

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaProtests

Oct 20, 2025, 6:37 PM

‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep the Nation, in Photos

‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep the Nation, in Photos

Maria Rojas, Rolling Stone

Millions of demonstrators took to streets across the United States over the weekend for the second "No Kings" protest against Donald Trump.

ProtestsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 6:17 PM

‘No Kings’ Protesters Reject Political Violence, Survey Shows

‘No Kings’ Protesters Reject Political Violence, Survey Shows

Dan Vergano, Scientific American

Massive marches nationwide in the U.S. marked a turn against an increasing acceptance of political violence among protesters, report sociologists

ProtestsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 6:15 PM

Disney+, Hulu Churn Rates Spiked Around Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Antenna Says; Firm Also Gauges Fox One & ESPN Progress

Disney+, Hulu Churn Rates Spiked Around Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Antenna Says; Firm Also Gauges Fox One & ESPN Progress

Dade Hayes, Deadline

Last month’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! coincided with a doubling of subscriber churn rates on Disney+ and Hulu, according to the latest streaming report from Antenna. Churn, the industry term for the number of subscribers canceling their service in a g…

Media & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 6:04 PM

Every Legitimate News Agency Leaves The Pentagon Rather Than Agree To Act As Pete Hegseth’s Stenographer

Every Legitimate News Agency Leaves The Pentagon Rather Than Agree To Act As Pete Hegseth’s Stenographer

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

At least the last time this many journalists fled an oppressive regime, the military actually offered to give them a ride. That’s not the sort of thing that’s happening these days. In fact, the current administration is more like the current Vietnam governmen…

Media & CommunicationsGovernment & Administration

Oct 20, 2025, 5:52 PM

US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance

US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance

BBC News

The US and Australia agreed to a framework that includes investments in projects to expand mining and processing of rare earth and critical minerals.

TradeForeign Policy & InternationalChinaEnergy

Oct 20, 2025, 5:52 PM

Nvidia still needs Taiwan even as TSMC ramps Blackwell production in Arizona

Nvidia still needs Taiwan even as TSMC ramps Blackwell production in Arizona

Tobias Mann, Theregister.com

AI arms dealer relies on Taiwanese advanced packaging plants for top-specced GPUs US manufacturing of Nvidia GPUs is underway and CEO Jensen Huang is celebrating the first Blackwell wafer to come out of TSMC's Arizona chip factory. However, to be part of a co…

Technology RegulationEconomy & FinanceTradeEnergy

Oct 20, 2025, 5:51 PM

US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply

US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.

Oct 20, 2025, 5:40 PM

Players have 'long' list of possible changes - Murphy

Players have 'long' list of possible changes - Murphy

Richard Petrie, BBC News

Shaun Murphy says players have "a list as long as your arm" of potential changes they would like to see after the establishment of a new body to represent their interests.

Policy & LegislationLabor

Oct 20, 2025, 5:33 PM

'No Kings' Protester Arrested For Aggravated Assault Related to Tripping Trump Supporter in Viral Video

'No Kings' Protester Arrested For Aggravated Assault Related to Tripping Trump Supporter in Viral Video

TMZ Staff, TMZ

A "No Kings" demonstrator has been arrested after cops say he's the guy who tripped a man who yelled out a gay slur at protesters in a video now going viral. Here's the deal ... video is going around online capturing a moment from the protest that…

ProtestsCriminal CasesSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 5:25 PM

Trump Suddenly Changes His Tune on Ukraine After Disaster Meeting

Trump Suddenly Changes His Tune on Ukraine After Disaster Meeting

Edith Olmsted, The New Republic

President Donald Trump flailed Monday while walking back his support for Ukraine.During a press conference, Trump was asked about a comment he made last month suggesting that Ukraine could “win” the war against Russia and claim all of the territory seized by …

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineMedia & CommunicationsSocial Media

Oct 20, 2025, 5:17 PM

Xbox Addresses Next-Gen Plans And PC Handheld Pricing

Xbox Addresses Next-Gen Plans And PC Handheld Pricing

Ethan Gach, Kotaku

It's a neat but weird time for Microsoft gaming The post Xbox Addresses Next-Gen Plans And PC Handheld Pricing appeared first on Kotaku.

Technology RegulationAutomotive

Oct 20, 2025, 5:11 PM

Trump Admits Gaza Peace Deal Is Crumbling as He Warns of More Violence

Trump Admits Gaza Peace Deal Is Crumbling as He Warns of More Violence

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic

“Peace in the Middle East” may be almost over.Even Donald Trump recognized the fragility of the ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Palestine Monday, mentioning during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that his administration was …

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastGazaIsrael

Oct 20, 2025, 5:03 PM

Trump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed

Trump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed

Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR

The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday.

Media & CommunicationsArtificial Intelligence

Oct 20, 2025, 4:58 PM

Trump says he will visit China ‘early next year’

Trump says he will visit China ‘early next year’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US President Trump makes announcement after being invited by the Chinese government.

ChinaForeign Policy & International

Oct 20, 2025, 4:50 PM

President Denies Reality Of Massive Nationwide Protests While Posting Videos of Himself Dumping Shit On Citizens

President Denies Reality Of Massive Nationwide Protests While Posting Videos of Himself Dumping Shit On Citizens

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command…. And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed–if all records told the same tale–then the lie passed into history and became truth.” —Ge…

Social Issues & CultureProtestsMedia & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 4:31 PM

Yes, There Was Violence at No Kings Protests—From the Other Side

Yes, There Was Violence at No Kings Protests—From the Other Side

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

As an estimated seven million people across 2,700 municipalities peacefully demonstrated against the Trump administration at No Kings events Saturday, reports of violence have thus far been scant—except for some instances in which apparent MAGA agitators targ…

ProtestsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 4:27 PM

Mike Johnson Implies All No Kings Protesters Are Murderers

Mike Johnson Implies All No Kings Protesters Are Murderers

Malcolm Ferguson, The New Republic

Speaker Mike Johnson justified President Trump’s disgusting AI video of him dumping feces on No Kings protesters by falsely claiming that the protesters were calling for political murder. “Speaker Johnson, you say that the Democrats had a ‘Hate America’ rally…

Legal & JusticeSocial Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 4:09 PM

Pedro Pascal Rallies at ‘No Kings’ Protest in Los Angeles: ‘Protect Democracy’

Pedro Pascal Rallies at ‘No Kings’ Protest in Los Angeles: ‘Protect Democracy’

Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone

Pedro Pascal was one of the estimated 7 million people at the 'No Kings' anti-authoritarian protests over the weekend.

ProtestsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 3:53 PM

As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle

As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle

Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English

Local stations like the Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during times of stress.

Economy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 3:50 PM

Newsom slams “reckless” JD Vance after celebratory Marines artillery shell explodes over highway

Newsom slams “reckless” JD Vance after celebratory Marines artillery shell explodes over highway

Garrett Owen, Salon

Shrapnel from the “prematurely detonated” shell struck a vehicle in Vance's security detail.

Security & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Oct 20, 2025, 3:32 PM

The Problem With Minimizing Chicago Crime

The Problem With Minimizing Chicago Crime

Michael Powell, The Atlantic

“Around here, we got trauma coming out of the womb.”

Social Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 3:30 PM

Kenny Loggins Blasts Use Of ‘Danger Zone’ In Trump’s Response To No Kings; POTUS’ AI Video Appeared To Show Him Dropping Feces On Protests

Kenny Loggins Blasts Use Of ‘Danger Zone’ In Trump’s Response To No Kings; POTUS’ AI Video Appeared To Show Him Dropping Feces On Protests

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Kenny Loggins issued a statement calling on his song Danger Zone to be removed from an AI generated video posted by President Donald Trump that depicted him in a crown, piloting an aircraft, and dropping what appeared to be feces on No Kings protesters. In a …

Media & CommunicationsLegal & JusticeSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 3:29 PM

Trump agrees to process more student-loan forgiveness claims — and prevent some borrowers from getting a big tax bill next year

Trump agrees to process more student-loan forgiveness claims — and prevent some borrowers from getting a big tax bill next year

Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

The Trump administration reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to continue processing student-loan forgiveness for borrowers.

EducationEconomy & FinanceTaxes

Oct 20, 2025, 3:26 PM

EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028

EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028

Stephen Quillen, Al Jazeera English

A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaEnergyTrade

Oct 20, 2025, 2:50 PM

Colombia recalls ambassador to United States amid diplomatic spat

Colombia recalls ambassador to United States amid diplomatic spat

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

Colombia announced the move after US President Donald Trump called President Gustavo Petro an 'illegal drug leader'.

Foreign Policy & International

Oct 20, 2025, 2:22 PM

Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'

Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'

Leonard David, Space.com

"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that,"

Security & IntelligenceSpace PolicyChinaRussia

Oct 20, 2025, 2:00 PM

Why Trump is seeking to remove aluminium from vaccines?

Why Trump is seeking to remove aluminium from vaccines?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Aluminium has been proven to be safe, removing it could reduce immunity and increase disease risk, experts say.

Health & SciencePublic HealthMedical Research

Oct 20, 2025, 1:50 PM

Transcript: No Kings--How Mass Protests Weaken Autocrats Like Trump

Transcript: No Kings--How Mass Protests Weaken Autocrats Like Trump

Right Now With Perry Bacon, The New Republic

This is a lightly edited transcript of the October 18 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack.Perry Bacon: This is Right Now, the The New Republic show on politics and policy. I’m Pe…

Social Issues & CultureProtestsElections & Politics2024 Presidential

Oct 20, 2025, 1:46 PM

Cardi B ‘Was Trying to Warn Y’all’ About Trump Administration Cuts to SNAP Benefits

Cardi B ‘Was Trying to Warn Y’all’ About Trump Administration Cuts to SNAP Benefits

Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone

"What I was saying is bigger than me saying 'Shrump,'" the rapper said, referencing the speech she delivered at a Kamala Harris rally ahead of the 2024 election

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 1:43 PM

An ex-Microsoft scientist is building an AI startup to change how companies handle work visas

An ex-Microsoft scientist is building an AI startup to change how companies handle work visas

Melia Russell, Business Insider

Priyanka Kulkarni's "exhausting" and "confusing" experiences as an employee on an H-1B visa inspired her to launch her startup, Casium.

Oct 20, 2025, 1:29 PM

Why Is Vance Fighting With a 23-Year-Old Over Trump’s AI Poop Video?

Why Is Vance Fighting With a 23-Year-Old Over Trump’s AI Poop Video?

Malcolm Ferguson, The New Republic

Our vice president is spending his days beefing with a 23-year-old liberal influencer over an AI video our president posted of himself dropping a massive load of shit on protesters from a fighter jet. The video, posted on Saturday, depicts Trump piloting a fi…

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaLegal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Oct 20, 2025, 1:25 PM

The Good
News: Scummy George Santos Isn’t Out of the Woods Just Yet

The Good News: Scummy George Santos Isn’t Out of the Woods Just Yet

Harry Litman, The New Republic

George Santos walked free Friday night when President Trump commuted his sentence after he’s served just 84 days of his seven-year sentence—about 3 percent of the term. He may have the distinction of being the most shameless thief and prolific fraudster ever …

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Oct 20, 2025, 1:17 PM

Massive “No Kings” protests short-circuit MAGA’s mockery

Massive “No Kings” protests short-circuit MAGA’s mockery

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

MAGA reacts to “No Kings” by immediately proving protesters right

ProtestsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 1:05 PM

Khamenei Tells President 'Keep Dreaming' Over Claims Of Destroying Nuke Sites...

Khamenei Tells President 'Keep Dreaming' Over Claims Of Destroying Nuke Sites...

Barron's

Khamenei Tells President 'Keep Dreaming' Over Claims Of Destroying Nuke Sites... (Third column, 7th story, link) Related stories:Israel strikes in Rafah after Hamas violates Gaza ceasefire... NETANYAHU: FIRM ACTION... PEACE PLAN ON VER…

IranForeign Policy & InternationalNuclear Policy

Oct 20, 2025, 12:55 PM

Trump says Gaza ceasefire stands as Israel unleashes “massive” strikes

Trump says Gaza ceasefire stands as Israel unleashes “massive” strikes

Al Jazeera English

Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire dozens of times in 24-hours, killing Palestinians and sowing fear.

GazaIsraelForeign Policy & InternationalCrisis & Emergency

Oct 20, 2025, 12:31 PM

Has the Gaza ceasefire been broken?

Has the Gaza ceasefire been broken?

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

Fragile ceasefire to end Israel's two-year war on Gaza hangs by a thread, with Rafah crossing closed, aid restricted.

GazaIsraelMiddle EastForeign Policy & International

Oct 20, 2025, 12:27 PM

Benioff backs off: Salesforce chief says sorry for Trump troop talk

Benioff backs off: Salesforce chief says sorry for Trump troop talk

Lindsay Clark, Theregister.com

Tech billionaire apologizes after endorsing plan to deploy National Guard in San Francisco Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff has apologized for backing President Donald Trump's proposals to send the National Guard to San Francisco, where the company …

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureLeadership

Oct 20, 2025, 12:21 PM

The Download: a promising retina implant, and how climate change affects flowers

The Download: a promising retina implant, and how climate change affects flowers

Rhiannon Williams, MIT Technology Review

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This retina implant lets people with vision loss do a crossword puzzle The news: Science Corporation—a competitor to Neur…

Health & ScienceTechnology Regulation

Oct 20, 2025, 12:10 PM

Trump claims no other US president ever ended a war. Is it true?

Trump claims no other US president ever ended a war. Is it true?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Roosevelt and Carter, ex-US presidents, led peace talks that led to peace between Russia and Japan and Israel and Egypt.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaMiddle East

Oct 20, 2025, 12:05 PM

Trump set to meet Australian PM Anthony Albanese: What is on agenda?

Trump set to meet Australian PM Anthony Albanese: What is on agenda?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

Trump and Albanese are likely to discuss critical minerals, tariffs, AUKUS and defence cooperation in their meeting.

Oct 20, 2025, 12:02 PM

The Recapturing of America

The Recapturing of America

Evan Hughes, The Atlantic

A new history of the circumstances that led to the Great Depression sheds light on the systemic risks we face today.

Economy & FinancePublic Health Emergency

Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 PM

The ‘Anti-Woke’ Tax That All Americans Are Paying

The ‘Anti-Woke’ Tax That All Americans Are Paying

Adam Serwer, The Atlantic

Better broke than woke, right?

Economy & FinancePolicy & Legislation

Oct 20, 2025, 11:31 AM

Gaza ceasefire deal violated. And, shutdown enters day 20 with no end in sight

Gaza ceasefire deal violated. And, shutdown enters day 20 with no end in sight

Brittney Melton, NPR

Israel and Hamas say they are committed to the ceasefire after clashes over the weekend. And, lawmakers not feeling the pressures of the government shutdown.

GazaIsraelMiddle EastForeign Policy & International

Oct 20, 2025, 11:20 AM

Zelenskyy eyes invite to Trump-Putin talks in Budapest

Zelenskyy eyes invite to Trump-Putin talks in Budapest

Stephen Quillen, Al Jazeera English

Ukrainian president said he would attend if invited, although wary of Hungarian setting.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraine

Oct 20, 2025, 11:15 AM

Ofcom Updates Guidance On Politicians Presenting News Shows After Losing GB News Court Battle

Ofcom Updates Guidance On Politicians Presenting News Shows After Losing GB News Court Battle

Jake Kanter, Deadline

Ofcom has strengthened guidance concerning politicians presenting news shows after the UK media regulator lost a court battle with GB News earlier this year. Under British broadcasting rules, politicians are not allowed to present news shows, but can host cur…

Media & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Oct 20, 2025, 11:06 AM

Inside the ‘Simpsons’ Writers’ Room of Last Night’s ‘Treehouse of Horror XXXVI’

Inside the ‘Simpsons’ Writers’ Room of Last Night’s ‘Treehouse of Horror XXXVI’

Brian VanHooker, Cracked.com

Writer Mike Price breaks down all three segments from the annual ‘Simpsons’ Halloween episode

Media & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 11:00 AM

Mike Johnson exploits the shutdown to hide the Epstein files

Mike Johnson exploits the shutdown to hide the Epstein files

Amanda Marcotte, Salon

The backlash to #MeToo was always about silencing victims

Legal & JusticeSocial Issues & CultureElections & Politics

Oct 20, 2025, 10:45 AM

Went to the Protests Over the Weekend? Here’s How You Might Be Surveilled Now

Went to the Protests Over the Weekend? Here’s How You Might Be Surveilled Now

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

A couple things to keep in mind about the surveillance state. Your location data is out there, and so is your photo

ProtestsTechnology RegulationFree Speech

Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM

Amy McGrath isn’t sorry for trying again

Amy McGrath isn’t sorry for trying again

Russell Payne, Salon

McGrath tells Salon "no one got rich" off her last Senate campaign, but that she could step aside for someone else

Elections & Politics2026 MidtermsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCampaign Events

Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM

10 Monday AM Reads

10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Volatility Is Back in the Stock Market. Here’s the Zen Way to Handle It. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% this past Friday, ending a 33-day streak without a 1% move and highlighting renewed market volatility. Diversification be…

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM

Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks if invited

Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks if invited

BBC News

The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraine

Oct 20, 2025, 10:27 AM

Trump’s Response to Millions of Americans Protesting? Fantasizing About Dropping Poop on Them

Trump’s Response to Millions of Americans Protesting? Fantasizing About Dropping Poop on Them

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

ProtestsElections & PoliticsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 20, 2025, 10:19 AM

Trump’s attempt to gut special education office has some conservative parents on edge

Trump’s attempt to gut special education office has some conservative parents on edge

Sara Luterman, Salon

Trump called them cuts to “Democrat programs,” but children across the nation would be impacted.

Policy & LegislationEducation

Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

Mickey Mantle’s Extra Innings

Mickey Mantle’s Extra Innings

Charles Bethea, The New Yorker

Shohei Ohtani isn’t the only ballplayer with a side gig. Mantle’s old girlfriend Greer Johnson recalls the money-making hustles of Yogi Berra, Babe Ruth, and the gang, Charles Bethea writes.

Personal & Family

Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

If These Streets Could Talk, They’d Sound Like Ken Burns

If These Streets Could Talk, They’d Sound Like Ken Burns

Michael Schulman, The New Yorker

For the documentary filmmaker, SoHo isn’t about galleries or boutiques. With his new PBS series, “The American Revolution,” about to air, he sees the area as a cemetery for dead generals, Michael Schulman writes.

Media & CommunicationsPublic Health

Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

An Interview with Asana Founder Dustin Moskovitz about AI, SaaS, and Safety

An Interview with Asana Founder Dustin Moskovitz about AI, SaaS, and Safety

Ben Thompson, Stratechery.com

An interview with Asana founder and Chariman Dustin Moskovitz about Asana, AI's impact on SaaS, and the debate about AI Safety

Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

Trump “National Police Force” Built on ICE Partnerships With Local Agencies Like… Wildlife Commissions?

Trump “National Police Force” Built on ICE Partnerships With Local Agencies Like… Wildlife Commissions?

Akela Lacy, The Intercept

Trump is using lies about immigrant crime waves to create a massive law enforcement apparatus that operates under his orders. The post Trump “National Police Force” Built on ICE Partnerships With Local Agencies Like… Wildlife Commissions? appeared first on Th…

ImmigrationSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

Australia accuses China of 'unsafe' military jet manoeuvres

Australia accuses China of 'unsafe' military jet manoeuvres

Fan Wang -, BBC News

A Chinese jet allegedly dropped a flare close to an Australian plane over the South China Sea.

ChinaForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 20, 2025, 9:53 AM

As deadline for Trump's colleges compact looms, schools signal dissent

As deadline for Trump's colleges compact looms, schools signal dissent

Elissa Nadworny, NPR

Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing.

Policy & LegislationEducation

Oct 20, 2025, 9:00 AM

After the H-1B visa fee hike, global teams are looking like the future of work

After the H-1B visa fee hike, global teams are looking like the future of work

Katherine Li, Business Insider

With the $100,000 work visa fee hike, many companies are looking to build global teams, and that may permanently change wage practices and bargaining.

ImmigrationEconomy & FinanceLabor

Oct 20, 2025, 8:45 AM

Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to freeze war at current battle lines

Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to freeze war at current battle lines

Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English

US president says Russia and Ukraine 'should stop right now at the battle lines, go home' and 'be done'.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraine

Oct 20, 2025, 6:47 AM

Media buyers look to next year’s budgets as this year’s volatility leaves a lingering sting

Media buyers look to next year’s budgets as this year’s volatility leaves a lingering sting

Sara Jerde, Digiday

"Tariffs and all the beautiful things the world has thrown at us" has left buyers scrambling to understand 2026 budgets.

Economy & FinanceTrade

Oct 20, 2025, 4:01 AM

Prosecutors may move to oust James Comey’s defense lawyer

Prosecutors may move to oust James Comey’s defense lawyer

Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney, Politico

Federal prosecutors told a judge that defense attorney Patrick Fitzgerald may have a conflict due to his role in releasing memos Comey wrote about Trump to...

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Oct 20, 2025, 3:45 AM

Marine Corps shrapnel hit patrol car on California freeway during demonstration: CHP

Marine Corps shrapnel hit patrol car on California freeway during demonstration: CHP

Alex Stone, ABC News

The artillery rounds were fired over Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton in San Diego as part of a military demonstration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary.

Security & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Oct 20, 2025, 3:41 AM

China Can't Win

China Can't Win

Alexander Campbell, Campbellramble.ai

Why Chaos Favors the Strong in the Coming Great Decoupling

ChinaEconomy & FinanceTradePolicy & Legislation

Oct 20, 2025, 3:02 AM

Trump Boards Air Force One Using Small Stairs After Suspicious Discovery

Trump Boards Air Force One Using Small Stairs After Suspicious Discovery

Cameron Adams, Daily Beast

Donald Trump quickly boarded Air Force One using the plane’s small stairs in Palm Beach on Sunday following the discovery of a suspicious item in the area. A...

Personal & FamilySecurity & Intelligence

Oct 20, 2025, 2:49 AM

Nvidia has produced the first Blackwell wafer on US soil

Nvidia has produced the first Blackwell wafer on US soil

Simon Batt, XDA Developers

The start of an era?

Oct 20, 2025, 2:12 AM

The Hidden Smile Lies

The Hidden Smile Lies

Mubi.com

Fevered visions from an ad-glutted world, in which everyone is sold before their time.

Media & Communications

Oct 20, 2025, 1:32 AM

FAA says US air traffic control staffing issues cause more flight delays

FAA says US air traffic control staffing issues cause more flight delays

By David Shepardson, Yahoo Entertainment

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said late Sunday that air traffic control staffing issues were delaying travel ...

Government & AdministrationFederal AgenciesTransportation

Oct 20, 2025, 12:24 AM

Artillery shell exploded prematurely over California freeway during marines celebration

Artillery shell exploded prematurely over California freeway during marines celebration

Diana Ramirez-Simon and agencies, Yahoo Entertainment

Shrapnel fragments rained on vehicles parked on Interstate 5 including highway patrol and JD Vance’s detail

Security IncidentsRegional & StateCalifornia

Oct 20, 2025, 12:07 AM

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