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đŁ Mark Kelly: call for troops to disobey illegal orders is ânon-controversialâ
Senator Mark Kelly defended his call for U.S. military personnel to refuse âillegal orders,â saying that reminding troops of that obligation is a basic affirmation of military law. His remarks followed intense backlashâincluding from the Pentagonâand a threat of investigation into whether he undermined military discipline. The dispute has sparked deeper questions about presidential authority, military obedience, and the role of elected officials in addressing constitutional threats. â The Guardian
đĄ How Universities Used Counterterror Intelligence-Sharing Hubs to Surveil Pro-Palestine Students
Newly obtained documents reveal that state and federal fusion centers coordinated surveillance of student protests over Gaza, sharing intelligence on organizers, campus groups, and planned demonstrations. The records show agencies monitoring social-media posts and compiling protester data despite no evidence of criminal activity. Civil-liberties advocates warn the surveillance mirrors post-9/11 overreach and risks criminalizing political dissent. â The Intercept
đľ Everyone Wants to Ban Congressional Stock Trades, but Some Supporters Worry Mike Johnson Is Stalling
Top congressional leaders moved to block a bipartisan bill that would have prohibited members of Congress from trading individual stocks, despite overwhelming public support. Critics say the opposition is driven by lawmakers who benefit personally from trading practices that pose conflicts of interest. The move intensifies public distrust and highlights growing concern over political self-dealing. â The Intercept
đď¸ Hundreds of Lobbyists Seek to Claw Back Historic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Victory to Win Trumpâs Favor
Hundreds of pharmaceutical lobbyists have launched a coordinated effort to weaken or reverse Medicareâs new power to negotiate prescription drug prices, hoping to gain favor with the administration. The campaign leans on political pressure, industry-funded research, and aggressive messaging to portray negotiated drug pricing as harmful to innovation. Advocates warn that rolling back these reforms would increase costs for seniors and hand drug companies a major victory at public expense. â CommonDreams
đľď¸ The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
A political appointee at the Department of Homeland Security attempted to undermine an investigation into Andrew Tate by urging agents to return seized devices central to the case, according to internal records and interviews. The official, who had past professional ties to Tateâs associates, allegedly sought to interfere with evidence handling while pushing investigators to narrow the scope of the probe. The revelations raise concerns about political meddling in federal criminal investigations and potential conflicts of interest within the agency. â ProPublica
âď¸ The case of a felon who paid lobbyists nearly $1 million to seek a Trump pardon
A businessman convicted of running an elaborate $38 million scheme to defraud the government secured a Trump presidential pardon that wiped away his sentence and allowed him to resume his life with minimal consequences. âNursing home magnate Joseph Schwartz was sentenced in April to three years for defrauding the government of $38 million. Seven months later, Trump pardoned him, but the White House denies a lobbying tie.â Victims, who lost life savings and retirement funds, were blindsided by the pardon and say it undermines trust in the justice system. The case highlights how the pardon power has been wielded to benefit wealthy or well-connected offenders despite the harm they inflicted. â The Washington Post
đ UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
The climate summit concluded with a deal that deliberately omitted any explicit commitment to phase out fossil fuels, despite pressure from more than 80 countries. Instead of bold action, negotiators settled for ambiguous language and a timeline that critics say delays meaningful progress. The outcome has frustrated global south nations and climate advocates who argue the worldâs biggest polluters were let off the hook. â BBC
âď¸ Whoâs Ready to Think About Blocking Out the Sun?
Interest in geoengineeringâdeliberately altering Earthâs climate, such as through solar radiation modificationâhas surged even as political, ethical, and scientific objections grow. Proponents argue it might be a necessary tool given the urgency of climate change, while critics warn of unpredictable consequences and potential misuse by states or corporations. The debate underscores a turning point in climate strategy: whether to trust risk-laden technology or double down on carbon cuts and nature-based solutions. â The Atlantic
đď¸ Alaska Native villages have few options and little US help as climate change devours their land
Coastal Alaska Native communities are facing existential threats from erosion, flooding, and thawing permafrost, yet most lack the funding and federal support needed to relocate or adapt. Even where relocation has started, it has been costly and slowâone community took decades and over $160 million to move. Advocates say the U.S. governmentâs fragmented response reflects decades of neglect and that vulnerable villages may be left behind in place. â The Seattle Times
𼊠What happened when Americaâs biggest meat companies got called out for greenwashing
Major meat producers such as Tyson Foods and JBS have been compelled to retract claims of âclimate-friendlyâ beef and delay ambitious net-zero pledges after facing lawsuits for misleading consumers. The settlements mark a rare moment of accountability in an industry long criticized for high emissions and resistance to regulation. Experts say this could be a turning point, but note the broader systemic climate harm from meat production remains largely unaddressed. â Vox
đ How the federal shutdown broke Americaâs food chain
The government shutdown disrupted inspection services, farm subsidies, and food-assistance programs, creating cascading effects throughout the supply chainâincluding labor shortages, delayed payments, and fewer harvests. Farmers and ranchers say they are now facing mounting debt, shrinking yields, and heightened risks just as demand for aid rises. Analysts warn the shock may have long-term consequences for food security and rural communities across the country. â Mother Jones
đŚ Trump officials reveal plan to roll back regulations in Endangered Species Act
A newly proposed rule would narrow the definition of âcritical habitatâ and allow economic considerations to guide decisions over protecting listed species, weakening one of Americaâs most effective conservation laws. Environmental advocates argue the revision could accelerate extinction risk by reducing protections for newly listed species and delaying federal agency reviews. The rule reflects a broader push by the administration to prioritize industry interests over environmental science. â The Guardian
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