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GOP rep voices concerns about US drifting toward authoritarianism
Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) expressed concern at a town hall that the country may be heading towards authoritarianism if the executive branch is not brought under control, regardless of who is in ...The Hill - 2d -
Utah Rep. Maloy offers tepid criticism of some White House spending cuts at town hall
Republican U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy says the country risks drifting toward authoritarianism if the executive branch isn't brought under controlABC News - 2d -
Drifting, Detouring, or Driving Growth?
As the first quarter ends, here’s what to think about as you do a financial check-in.Inc. - 4d -
Sanders: 'These are the scariest times in my life'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says “these are the scariest times in my life” because of Elon Musk's growing power and what the former presidential candidate described as both an “oligarchy” and “the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
The Authoritarian Endgame on Higher Education
This is a moment to trumpet the strengths of higher education and address its weaknesses.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
The Trump administration is descending into authoritarianism
From media to culture and the arts to the refusal to abide by court orders, we’re nearing ‘Defcon 1 for our democracy’, experts say. Entering the magnificent great hall of the US Department of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Is the US headed toward a recession?
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Who else cannot stop trying to mimic Parker Posey’s accent in this season of “The White Lotus?” This clip of Posey on NBC’s “Today” is all over my social media ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats
Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump is setting the US on a path to educational authoritarianism
While we watch students getting handcuffed, vague new guidelines create a culture of fear over teaching our history. On 14 February, the US Department of Education ’s office of civil rights issued ...The Guardian - 6d -
Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.CBS News - 4d -
Adam Fox ‘trending towards’ return to Rangers’ lineup for meeting with Blue Jackets
Rangers defenseman Adam Fox has been activated off IR and is trending towards returning Saturday night against the Blue Jackets.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
This Is the Greatest Threat to Free Speech Since the Red Scare
Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is a frightening sign of an authoritarian slide.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
When the courts can’t save us, who can?
Our courts are not designed for the threat that Trumpian authoritarianism poses.The Hill - 2d -
Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Dems ask Trump admin to explain Khalil’s arrest, calling it ‘playbook of authoritarians’
More than 100 House Democrats sent the letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Politico - Mar. 14 -
Dems ask Trump admin to explain Khalil’s arrest, calling it ‘playbook of authoritarians’
More than 100 House Democrats sent the letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Politico - Mar. 14 -
Deporting speakers over supposed ‘propaganda’ is a stock authoritarian move | Sarah McLaughlin
You don’t need to hold sympathy for Mahmoud Khalil’s views to see why his targeting is an immense threat to free expression. The dust is starting to settle on the conflicting reports emerging after ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump’s weird obsession with the arts is part of the authoritarian playbook | Charlotte Higgins
His focus on the Kennedy Center fits a pattern. From Augustus to Stalin, strongmen have sought cultural control for their own ends. In Washington, Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center – ...The Guardian - 3d -
Indonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past
Legislators revised a law to allocate more civilian posts for military officers, a move that harked back to the era of the dictator Suharto.The New York Times - 3d -
NewsNation’s Leland Vittert blasts House GOP 'bullies' on rhetoric toward transgender member
NewsNation host Leland Vittert admonished a handful of Republican members of Congress over a spate of rhetoric coming from the party toward a transgender member of the House. "Republicans risk ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Fisherman saved after drifting at sea for 94 days, surviving on cockroaches, birds and turtles
A Peruvian fisherman was rescued after being stranded at sea for 94 days, a navy official said. Maximo Napa, 61, was saved from his small fishing boat Tuesday.CBS News - 6d -
Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer | John Kampfner
A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacency. Few people outside Berlin’s political bubble will have ...The Guardian - 2d -
The alarming detention of the Turkish president’s rival
Move against Istanbul mayor brings fears of authoritarian slide by ErdoğanFinancial Times - 4d -
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Tesla’s crash back towards reality, in several charts
Rapid unscheduled share-price disassemblyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers soaring toward playoff glory?
Kenny Atkinson's Cavaliers aren't just winning — they're showcasing an offensive flair that's impossible to ignore.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Maxine Waters: Trump is ‘working towards a civil war’
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is accusing President Trump of seeking to start a civil war. The California Democrat, a long-time adversary of Trump, said the early flood of presidential policies — ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Chelsea condemn racist abuse towards Fofana
Chelsea have strongly condemned the racist abuse faced by defender Wesley Fofana in the aftermath of their loss to Arsenal on Sunday.ESPN - 5d -
Andrei Svechnikov Working Toward Return For Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov looks to be nearing a return to the lineup.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China
Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.The New York Times - 12h -
Milan push unwanted Tomori towards the Premier League
Fikayo Tomori already turned down several proposals in January, but his future at Milan seems increasingly bleak, as the Premier League beckons.The England international defender has been slipping ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
John Roberts made Trump’s authoritarianism possible. He could still save his own legacy | Steven Greenhouse
The supreme court judge has emboldened and enabled Trump, but the president’s second term must surely have him worried. John Roberts , chief justice of the US supreme court, should be very worried ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘It’s an open question’ whether U.S. headed toward government shutdown
NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Sarah Chamberlain join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Senate Democrats might vote on a GOP funding ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Supercade heads toward a reissue to recapture the golden age of video games
Supercade was Van Burnham's ode to the golden age of video games -- a big coffee table book that captured the visual history of games from 1971 to 1984.VentureBeat - Mar. 13 -
André Tourigny Responds To Heartfelt Messages Directed Towards Connor Ingram
After Utah's latest 3-2 win against Anaheim, head coach André Tourigny walked into the room to do his typical postgame interview with the press.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Vikings set to release Garrett Bradbury, save money towards salary cap
The Minnesota Vikings have found their replacement for Garrett Bradbury and now it is time for him to move on.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration outlines 'next steps' toward restoring Columbia grants
The Trump administration sent a letter to Columbia University outlining “next steps” the institution must take to restore some of its federal funding. The administration earlier this month cut ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
England Under Tuchel: Henderson’s Recall and the Shift Towards Stability
Tuchel’s First England Squad: Henderson Recall Signals Shift in ApproachTuchel’s Pragmatic Start to England ReignThere is an expectation that when a new manager takes charge, especially one with a...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Germany's Füllkrug 'on a good path' towards West Ham comeback
Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug has said that he is close to returning to action again in an injury-plagued season at his new club West Ham United. "I am on a good path. I am back in team training. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump, Roberts on collision course as lawsuits creep toward Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the president increasingly tests the limits of the judiciary’s role as the most prominent backstop to his administration’s ...The Hill - 11h
