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Two Teens Charged in ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Protest Near NYC Mayor’s Residence Two teenagers have been charged with terrorism-related offenses after authorities say they threw improvised explosive devices during a protest near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in what officials described as an ISIS-inspired attack. Federal prosecutors charged Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, and Emir Balat, 18, with unlawfully possessing and using … The post Two Teens Charged in ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Protest Near NYC Mayor’s Residence first appeared on Poli Alert.
10.03.2026 02:37 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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After Airstrikes Kill Ali Khamenei, Iran Installs His Son as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed the new supreme leader of Iran, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for nearly four decades before being killed in recent U.S.–Israeli airstrikes, according to Iranian state media. The decision was made by the Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting the country’s supreme … The post After Airstrikes Kill Ali Khamenei, Iran Installs His Son as Supreme Leader first appeared on Poli Alert.
09.03.2026 22:34 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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U.S. May Be Responsible for Deadly School Bombing in Iran, Sources Say U.S. officials are investigating whether an American military strike may have mistakenly bombed a girls’ school in southern Iran, killing at least 168 people — many of them children — during the opening days of the ongoing conflict, according to sources familiar with the preliminary intelligence. The strike occurred Feb. 28 in Minab, located in … The post U.S. May Be Responsible for Deadly School Bombing in Iran, Sources Say first appeared on Poli Alert.
09.03.2026 20:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Voting Rights, Supreme Court Lead Concerns amid Bloody Sunday Commemoration Brown Chapel A.M.E Church reopened Sunday after a five-year closure due to renovations. But for many speakers commemorating the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, many of the issues of civil rights and voting access remained as timely — and dire — as they were in 2020, and even 1965. “The problem isn’t Trump, the problem … The post Voting Rights, Supreme Court Lead Concerns amid Bloody Sunday Commemoration first appeared on Poli Alert.
09.03.2026 18:31 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump Threatens to Block Bills Until SAVE Act Passes Donald Trump said Sunday he will refuse to sign legislation passed by Congress until lawmakers approve the SAVE America Act, escalating pressure on the Senate to pass the controversial voting bill. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the measure must move to the “front of the line” and warned he would reject any … The post Trump Threatens to Block Bills Until SAVE Act Passes first appeared on Poli Alert.
09.03.2026 14:28 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 1
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Federal Judge Rules Kari Lake’s Leadership of U.S. Global Media Agency Violated Law A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake unlawfully served as the acting head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media for several months in 2025, invalidating a series of major decisions she made that significantly reduced operations at Voice of America. In a summary judgment, Royce Lamberth, a judge on the U.S. District Court … The post Federal Judge Rules Kari Lake’s Leadership of U.S. Global Media Agency Violated Law first appeared on Poli Alert.
08.03.2026 20:15 👍 14 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Capitol Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Officers Installed After Years of Delay Visitors to the United States Capitol will now see a permanent marker commemorating the law enforcement officers who defended the building during the January 6 United States Capitol attack, after workers quietly installed a plaque early Saturday morning following years of delays. The plaque was placed in a hallway near the Capitol’s West Front, where … The post Capitol Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Officers Installed After Years of Delay first appeared on Poli Alert.
08.03.2026 18:13 👍 25 🔁 4 💬 3 📌 0
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Jan. 6 Defendant Pardoned by Trump Sentenced to Life for Child Molestation A man who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 United States Capitol attack has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of multiple child molestation charges in Florida, prosecutors said. Andrew Paul Johnson, 45, was sentenced to life in prison after a jury last month … The post Jan. 6 Defendant Pardoned by Trump Sentenced to Life for Child Molestation first appeared on Poli Alert.
07.03.2026 15:54 👍 19 🔁 9 💬 3 📌 1
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Long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque honoring police quietly erected overnight at Capitol The memorial honoring officers who defended the Capitol was required by law to be installed by March 2023.

Long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque honoring police quietly erected overnight at Capitol wapo.st/4aYkbco

07.03.2026 14:06 👍 41 🔁 11 💬 5 📌 0
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid amid Pressure over Affair Scandal Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, dropped out of his primary runoff Thursday, heeding calls from House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP members to end his reelection bid amid revelations that he had an affair with an aide who died by suicide. “After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have … The post Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid amid Pressure over Affair Scandal first appeared on Poli Alert.
07.03.2026 01:44 👍 14 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher The U.S. labor market unexpectedly shed jobs in February, signaling potential cracks in the economy as policymakers grapple with rising energy prices and global instability. Employers cut 92,000 jobs last month, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor, marking a sharp reversal from earlier forecasts that predicted job growth. The unemployment … The post U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher first appeared on Poli Alert.
06.03.2026 23:42 👍 14 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Newly Released Epstein Files Include FBI Interview Summaries Alleging Sexual Assault by Trump Newly released documents from the federal government’s files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein include previously unseen FBI interview summaries describing allegations that Donald Trump sexually assaulted a teenage girl in the 1980s, according to an analysis of the materials. The U.S. Department of Justice posted the documents Thursday as part of ongoing disclosures required … The post Newly Released Epstein Files Include FBI Interview Summaries Alleging Sexual Assault by Trump first appeared on Poli Alert.
06.03.2026 21:40 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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House Retirements Near Historic High as 2026 Election Cycle Accelerates The number of lawmakers retiring from the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 elections has climbed to the second-highest level since recordkeeping began nearly a century ago, reflecting an unusually high turnover in Congress as both parties prepare for a competitive election cycle. A total of 53 House members have announced they will not … The post House Retirements Near Historic High as 2026 Election Cycle Accelerates first appeared on Poli Alert.
06.03.2026 17:38 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
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Americans Stranded in Middle East After U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Travel Chaos Thousands of Americans are stranded across the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, triggering retaliatory drone attacks and widespread airspace closures that have complicated evacuation efforts for civilians. In the days following the strikes, the United States Department of State issued new travel advisories urging Americans to reconsider travel … The post Americans Stranded in Middle East After U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Travel Chaos first appeared on Poli Alert.
06.03.2026 15:36 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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House Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump’s Iran War, Allowing Military Campaign to Continue The Republican-controlled United States House of Representatives narrowly voted Thursday to reject a resolution that would have restricted Donald Trump from continuing military operations against Iran, one day after the United States Senate blocked a similar measure. The vote, 219–212, effectively cleared the way for Trump to continue a widening military campaign against Iran that … The post House Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump’s Iran War, Allowing Military Campaign to Continue first appeared on Poli Alert.
06.03.2026 03:25 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 3 📌 0
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House Oversight Committee Votes to Subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi in Epstein Investigation The United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform voted Wednesday to subpoena Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general, to testify as part of its investigation into the federal government’s handling of the case involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee approved the subpoena following a motion introduced by Nancy Mace, a Republican … The post House Oversight Committee Votes to Subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi in Epstein Investigation first appeared on Poli Alert.
06.03.2026 01:24 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Kristi Noem out as DHS Secretary; Trump to Nominate Oklahoma Sen. Mullin President Donald Trump Thursday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be leaving the post for a job as a special envoy, following an appearance before a U.S. Senate panel this week that provoked bipartisan criticism of her handling of the department that is tasked with fulfilling the administration’s mass deportation campaign. Oklahoma GOP Sen. … The post Kristi Noem out as DHS Secretary; Trump to Nominate Oklahoma Sen. Mullin first appeared on Poli Alert.
05.03.2026 23:22 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Judge Says Businesses Must Be Refunded Tariffs Invalidated by Supreme Court A federal judge ruled Wednesday that U.S. companies that paid tariffs imposed by Donald Trump under emergency powers later struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States are legally entitled to refunds, a decision that could force the federal government to return tens of billions of dollars to importers. Richard Eaton, a judge … The post Judge Says Businesses Must Be Refunded Tariffs Invalidated by Supreme Court first appeared on Poli Alert.
05.03.2026 23:22 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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Pentagon Identifies Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iranian Drone Strike The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike in Kuwait, marking the first American military casualties since President Donald Trump launched a war against Iran over the weekend. The Defense Department said Army Reserve Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah … The post Pentagon Identifies Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iranian Drone Strike first appeared on Poli Alert.
04.03.2026 23:07 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
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Senate to Vote on War Powers Resolution to Block Trump From Expanding Iran War The Senate is set to vote Wednesday on whether to block Donald Trump from using further military force against Iran without congressional authorization, as lawmakers from both parties raise concerns about the scope and duration of the escalating conflict. The measure, introduced by Tim Kaine and co-sponsored by Rand Paul, would require the removal of … The post Senate to Vote on War Powers Resolution to Block Trump From Expanding Iran War first appeared on Poli Alert.
04.03.2026 21:05 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Hegseth Says U.S. Submarine Sank Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that an American submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation in the expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said the Iranian vessel “thought it was safe in international waters,” but “instead, it was sunk by a … The post Hegseth Says U.S. Submarine Sank Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean first appeared on Poli Alert.
04.03.2026 19:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.

A US submarine sinking a lonely, dinky Iranian surface ship an ocean away from the theater of the main conflict—and 9000
miles from North America—makes it pretty clear the US is fighting a general war, without the declaration required by the Constitution. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

04.03.2026 17:40 👍 13502 🔁 4974 💬 543 📌 294
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Pete Hegseth C*ckblocks Anthropic And OpenAI collects its winnings.

“Let’s not bury the lede here: The DoD wants to use AI for fully autonomous lethal systems and mass surveillance of American citizens. Anthropic said “no,” and now the US government is retaliating by trying to destroy it.” @lizdye.bsky.social @atrupar.com
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...

04.03.2026 18:06 👍 507 🔁 179 💬 8 📌 7
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Talarico Wins Democratic Primary for US Senate in Texas; Cornyn and Paxton go to GOP Runoff In a critical 2026 battle for control of the U.S. Senate, The Associated Press early Wednesday declared James Talarico the winner of the Democratic primary in Texas, while incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will spend weeks to come competing in a runoff election. The AP called Talarico as the victor … The post Talarico Wins Democratic Primary for US Senate in Texas; Cornyn and Paxton go to GOP Runoff first appeared on Poli Alert.
04.03.2026 15:01 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Noem Faces Bipartisan Heat Over DHS Leadership in Senate Judiciary Hearing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced some of her sharpest criticism yet Tuesday as senators from both parties pressed her on her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security, immigration enforcement practices and spending decisions. Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since immigration officers fatally shot two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis … The post Noem Faces Bipartisan Heat Over DHS Leadership in Senate Judiciary Hearing first appeared on Poli Alert.
04.03.2026 02:51 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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DOJ Reverses Course, Says It Will Defend Trump Orders Targeting Law Firms The Justice Department told a federal appeals court Tuesday that it will continue defending President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting several prominent law firms — a sharp reversal less than 24 hours after informing the same court it planned to abandon the appeal. In a brief filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the … The post DOJ Reverses Course, Says It Will Defend Trump Orders Targeting Law Firms first appeared on Poli Alert.
03.03.2026 22:48 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
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U.S. Orders Mandatory Departure of Embassy Staff in Six Middle East Countries The U.S. State Department on Tuesday ordered the mandatory departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from six Middle Eastern countries, citing escalating security concerns after the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was struck by two Iranian drones. Officials are also urging Americans across the region to leave as soon as possible, though shuttered airports … The post U.S. Orders Mandatory Departure of Embassy Staff in Six Middle East Countries first appeared on Poli Alert.
03.03.2026 20:47 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Midterm Elections Kick Off, with Primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas Voting concludes Tuesday in the first primaries of the 2026 midterm elections in Arkansas,North Carolina and Texas. The results will provide a glimpse into voters’ mood as the primary season opens and give a sense of what type of candidate appeals to each party’s base. Crucially, the rapid succession of primary contests through September determines … The post Midterm Elections Kick Off, with Primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas first appeared on Poli Alert.
03.03.2026 18:45 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump Administration Claims Imminent Iran Threat but Offers No Evidence to Public or Congress The White House is asserting that sweeping and deadly U.S. military strikes against Iran were necessary to stop an imminent threat to American forces, but has so far provided no public evidence that Tehran was preparing such an attack. Nearly two days after the United States launched its largest military operation in the Middle East … The post Trump Administration Claims Imminent Iran Threat but Offers No Evidence to Public or Congress first appeared on Poli Alert.
03.03.2026 14:42 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Opinion: Everybody Wants to Be Zohran Mamdani Until It Is Time to Knock on 3 Million Doors Mamdani. More than a moment. Study the mechanics. This is not about whether you agree with socialism. This is not about crowning the next progressive star. This is about stripping away partisanship and studying campaign mechanics that apply anywhere in the country. When I say “mechanics,” I mean the on-the-ground organizing structure. The win was … The post Opinion: Everybody Wants to Be Zohran Mamdani Until It Is Time to Knock on 3 Million Doors first appeared on Poli Alert.
03.03.2026 02:33 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0