Sunday, November 15, 2026

ICE memo claims power to force entry into homes without judicial warrants, triggering Fourth...

A leaked internal ICE memo obtained by the Associated Press asserts that agents may forcibly enter private homes using only administrative warrants, prompting whistleblower disclosures, congressional scrutiny, and warnings that the policy represents a covert attempt to bypass core constitutional protections.

Biden-Harris admin announces $428M for former coal communities to expand clean energy manufacturing

Led by small- to medium-sized businesses, the projects will address crucial vulnerabilities in the country’s energy supply chain.

Documents reveal EPA approved toxic chemicals for fracking in 2011

“It’s very disturbing to see the extent to which critical information about these chemicals is shielded from public view.”

Bernie Sanders Rockets to First Place in Iowa

A new poll by CNN shows Bernie Sanders leading Hillary Clinton by 8 points in Iowa.

The costs of Trump’s war on federal workers

“A protest a day keeps the fascists away!”
A precinct-count ballot scanner. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Appeals court lets California keep counting ballots tied to 20,000 voters the Justice Department...

The 2-1 ruling came a week before the midterms, as the department's suits for state voter rolls have lost in more than two dozen cases.

Former Colorado police officer sentenced to 5 years in prison

“The Loveland Police Department is grateful for the District Attorney’s diligence and pursuit of due process during this very important case.”

Trump’s Saudi trip should not be to clinch arms deal but to end Yemen...

Trump should use his trip to put a halt to weapons sales and press the Saudis to sit with neighboring countries to find new political solutions.

ExxonMobil claims shift on climate but continues to fund climate science deniers

The company’s professed support for a carbon tax is a disingenuous public relations ploy to delay government action.

Progressive Briefing for Monday, September 10

"How much perjury is too much perjury from a Supreme Court nominee?"