As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening.

The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening. n.pr/4mHm817

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They are seeking support for gender-affirming care, which is essential for their safety and well-being as they transition. They’ve faced many challenges and are now working toward living authentically—any support or sharing would mean a lot to help them on this journey. gofund.me/2707cf395

A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing. At least three families won multimillion-dollar wrongful death suits against former Skyline Healthcare owner Joseph Schwartz. They haven’t collected a cent.

Joseph Schwartz’s case is the latest in a string of health care fraud pardons by Trump.

The president also granted clemency to nursing home magnate Philip Esformes, convicted of a $1.3B scheme, and Judith Negron, convicted in a $200M fraud case.

Tim Walz rips 'feeble-minded' Trump during speech as war negotiations fall apart Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, ripped "feeble-minded" President Donald Trump during a speech at the Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday.Walz's comments came at a time when the Trump administration's negotiations to end the war in Iran had fizzled out. La...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, ripped "feeble-minded" President Donald Trump during a speech at the Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday.

NWS confirms at least 8 tornadoes touched down in southeast Minnesota, western Wisconsin The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that multiple tornadoes touched down across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Friday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that multiple tornadoes touched down across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Friday.

Lies, snarling insults, shameless disinformation . . . what a wonderful menu of activities, Fox News is bequeathing the coming generations.

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A tax season reminder that Intuit TurboTax lobbied the government for years to block free public tax-filing.

Trump then terminated the free IRS Direct File program established under Biden, just a year after the tax prep giant gave his inauguration fund $1M.

Do you see how this works?

The MAGA Coalition Cracks as Democrats Are Finding Some Bite

Trump's no-good, horrible, awful week continues as he persists in alienating and criticizing his former allies. Meanwhile, a few Democrats are taking advantage of the moment and fighting back.

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In major win for voters, judge blocks Indiana GOP’s student ID ban While Indiana argued the ban was necessary to protect election integrity, the court found no evidence that student IDs had ever posed a problem.

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Tuesday blocked Indiana’s ban on using student IDs for voter identification, a victory that will make it easier for students and young voters to cast ballots in the upcoming midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

'People Are Not Buying It': Trump Loses Right-wing Lindell TV With Latest Stunt The right-wing Lindell TV network refused to take President Donald Trump at his word after he claimed an image of him as Jesus was really meant to present him as a doctor.

‘People Are Not Buying It’: Trump Loses Right-wing Lindell TV With Latest Stunt

The right-wing Lindell TV network refused to take President Donald Trump at his word after he claimed an image of him as Jesus was really meant to present him as a doctor.

Do that many Americans not understand how impeachment works?

"Closer than the world would allow."

This is *fantastic* news.

A good burn from Pope Leo

“I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do.” Asked directly about Mr. Trump’s comments on Truth Social, Leo said: “It’s ironic — the name of the site itself. Say no more.”

This Truth Social post will in the not-too-distant future serve as an illustration of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in college textbooks for courses in Abnormal Psychology in all languages the world over.

The One Power Strip Mistake That Could Burn Your House Down If you use an extension cord with your power strip for multiple devices, heed this advice.

If you use an extension cord with your power strip for multiple devices, heed this advice.

Trump’s genocidal rant marked the end of the American century President Truman and JFK expressed that the US cared for the world’s poor, says Peter Frankopan, while the current administration seems only to care about the supposed glory of America, and destroying their enemies

Trump’s genocidal rant marked the end of the American century

And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees Presidential elections in Djibouti and Benin at the weekend highlighted how a costly electoral system is reshaping democracy

And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees

Trump-endorsed autocrat in Hungary concedes election loss after 16 years in power Viktor Orbán, the autocratic Hungarian president and staunch Russian ally, conceded defeat in the country's national election on Sunday, ending his 16-year reign in power, according to reports. The Associated Press reported that with 60% of the vote counted, opposition leader Peter Magyar’s party he...

Viktor Orban, the autocratic Hungarian president and staunch Russian ally, conceded defeat in the country's national election on Sunday, ending his 16-year reign in power, according to reports.

Trump’s gay ‘special envoy’ Ric Grenell eyes ambassador to Russia position

The reported interest comes as Vladimir Putin continues expanding laws targeting LGBTQ+ people and free expression.

Two years ago, Peter Magyar declared that he was resigning in protest against a system that, he said, had made families around Prime Minister Viktor Orban rich at the expense of other Hungarians. Now he's on the brink of ending the regime.

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Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor Media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Representative Eric Swalwell prompt resignation calls.

Media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Representative Eric Swalwell prompt resignation calls.

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

Pete Buttigieg: Trump is acting like the US is a “death star blowing up civilizations” @atrupar.com - buff.ly/B3jFmVR

'Dems are angry': Red state lt. gov predicts 'tough time' for GOP to hold state House Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) warned that Republicans will have a "tough time" holding the state House in 2026.During the Texas Policy Summit on Wednesday, Patrick devoted a third of his keynote address to the possibility that Democrats could do well in the midterm elections."I can come out here an...

'Dems are angry': Red state lt. gov predicts 'tough time' for GOP to hold state House

Democrats draw up impeachment articles against Trump and Hegseth over Iran war White House calls the efforts ‘pathetic’ as Democrats push JD Vance and Trump’s cabinet to declare the president unfit to serve

Democrats introduce impeachment articles against Trump and Hegseth as nearly 100 lawmakers call for 25th Amendment