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Sunday, November 30, 2025
Senate committee vows ‘vigorous oversight’ of killing of boat strike survivors - The Washington Post
The head of the Republican-led Senate Armed Services Committee has pledged "vigorous oversight" after a Washington Post report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a spoken order to kill all crew members during the first U.S. strike against suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean earlier this year...
Convincing evidence Israel backed aid convoy looters, historian says
A historian who spent more than a month in Gaza at the turn of the year says he saw "utterly convincing" evidence that Israel supported looters who attacked aid convoys during the conflict.
…In the book, Filiu describes Israeli military attacks on security personnel protecting aid convoys. These permitted looters to seize huge quantities of food and other supplies destined for desperately needy Palestinians, he writes. Famine threatened parts of Gaza at the time, according to international humanitarian agencies…
They tried to overturn the 2020 US election. Now, they hold power in Trump’s Washington
Those who tried to overturn the 2020 election now occupy key federal roles, shaping rules and sowing doubt for 2026…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/29/2020-election-deniers-trump
College student deported when flying home for Thanksgiving, despite court order
A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her attorney...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/28/college-student-deported-boston-flight-thanksgiving
The people fleeing climate breakdown
Photographers Mathias Braschler and Monika Fischer capture the families, farmers and fishers who have been forced to leave their homes by extreme weather – and the landscapes they left behind. Introduction by Dina Nayeri…
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/29/people-fleeing-climate-breakdown-in-pictures
Flooding death toll tops 350 as rescuers struggle to reach worst-hit areas
More than 300 people killed on Indonesia's Sumatra island with 162 reported dead across Thailand…
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Weekly Roundup: Kristi Noem Implicated, Erika Kirk’s Love Language, and Bill McKibben on the Tragedy of American Christianity (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad and Dan are back from the American Academy of Religion conference in Boston and kick off this episode with some love for the folks they met there before diving into a wild week in American politics and religion. They start with the viral moment between Erika Kirk and JD Vance at a TPUSA event, unpacking the media frenzy, the rumors about Kirk’s political aspirations, and what this says about the internal dynamics of a GOP that’s trying to blend celebrity, piety, and power. From there, they break down the Department of Justice’s statement implicating Kristi Noem in deportation flights and what that level of entanglement means for accountability within the MAGA movement.
The second half of the episode takes a thoughtful turn as Brad and Dan dig into Bill McKibben’s essay “They’re Doing to America What They Did to Christianity,” exploring how nostalgia and selective memory shape everything from Christian identity to policy debates. They look at why both right wing and progressive versions of Christian nationalism are so dangerous, how civilizational populism reshaped politics during and after the Obama years, and why the GOP still has no coherent healthcare plan. Despite the heavy topics, the hosts offer reasons for hope with updates on recent legal wins, global news like Bolsonaro’s sentencing in Brazil, and reminders of why staying engaged matters.
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The second half of the episode takes a thoughtful turn as Brad and Dan dig into Bill McKibben’s essay “They’re Doing to America What They Did to Christianity,” exploring how nostalgia and selective memory shape everything from Christian identity to policy debates. They look at why both right wing and progressive versions of Christian nationalism are so dangerous, how civilizational populism reshaped politics during and after the Obama years, and why the GOP still has no coherent healthcare plan. Despite the heavy topics, the hosts offer reasons for hope with updates on recent legal wins, global news like Bolsonaro’s sentencing in Brazil, and reminders of why staying engaged matters.
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Short Weekly Roundup: Donald Trump is the Anti-Christian President (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
In this episode of ‘Straight White American, Jesus,’ Brad Oishi discusses the Trump administration’s paradoxical treatment of Christianity. Highlighting the arrest of Christian clergy during a protest at the Broadview immigration facility, Oishi critiques the administration’s selective support for certain Christian ideologies while persecuting others. He explores the historical prominence of Evangelical Christianity in American politics and critiques the intersection of this with Trump’s deportation policies. Oishi underscores the dangers of Christian nationalism, emphasizing how it prioritizes a narrow interpretation of Christianity, leading to broader socio-political ramifications. The episode also touches on the broader implications of these actions, including upcoming ICE raids on Spanish-speaking churches and the administration’s fragility amidst ongoing controversies.
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Trump order to keep Michigan power plant open costs taxpayers $113m
Critics say JH Campbell coal-fired plant in western Michigan is expensive and emits high levels of toxic pollution…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/28/trump-michigan-power-plant
Leaked files show far-right influences among Project 2025 applicants | Project 2025 | The Guardian
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/28/project-2025-heritage-foundation-hack
Native American actor says she was detained by ICE officers who said tribal ID ‘looked fake’ | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) | The Guardian
Elaine Miles of Northern Exposure was stopped by four masked men in Seattle while walking to bus stop…
Counterterrorism officials vetted D.C. ambush suspect before he entered U.S. - The Washington Post
Individuals with knowledge of the process that Rahmanullah Lakanwal went through contradicted senior Trump officials' claim that he was not scrutinized. 
LIVE DEBATE [Why Should We Believe in Your God?] 11-3-2025 | DZ Debates
TIMESTAMPS
- 8:15 troll
- 10:15 wubbi [Philbro] - Offers up the Contingency Argument for God’s existence; Gets dropped
- 17:10 FC - Are the 10 Commandments unique or were they borrowed?
- 34:38 Dirk - Claims the Sun is alive and conscious
- 44:45 seekgod - Nonstandard Christian beliefs; Look at the trees
- 55:50 Rob [yes, the same Rob from a few days ago] - Fear of hell leading to believing in God; bad Big Bang theory; Gets kicked when Justin realizes this is the same Rob
- 1:11:22 Christopher - Deconstructing
- 1:17:27 Simon [Muslim] - Wants to discuss a medical lie in the Quran; Does the caller want M’s unalived as an apostate? Caller refuses to answer
- 1:36:40 ProMyth - There is a shared Being in everyone; Caller claims that the Bible was created 800 years ago by politicians by taking the truth and wrapping it in propaganda; When asked for proof, caller runs
- 2:01:17 Gg - Objective vs Subjective morals; How do you know God’s commands are good? Why is slavery bad? Pro-baby paste
- 2:29:48 nes240 - How can Justin call God evil if he doesn’t believe God exists?
- 2:37:10 DragonGlasses - Deconstructing; During hard times caller still goes back to his beliefs for comfort, so wants some advice on how to handle it
- 2:48:12 Ameer [Muslim] - Does the Quran mention the expansion of the universe? Other science in the Quran; M’s joins
- 3:12:40 (Ameer) - Musaylima the Liar; Is it possible to produce another book like the Quran? Prophecies in the Quran
- 3:25:45 (Ameer) - Do we have free will? What is the purpose of life? Was the universe created?
- 4:02:20 Superchats and wrap-up
Who Deserves to Eat? (Dan McClellan; Data Over Dogma podcast)
Remember when Jesus told the poor to get off their butts and pull themselves up by their bootstraps? I don't either, but lots of people think they remember when Paul said it.
This week, we're looking at 2 Thessalonians, 3:10. It's one of those passages that, if someone's bringing it up, you know you're about to hear something wild. It's the bit about anyone unwilling to work shall not eat. Which sounds straightforward (if cold-hearted) enough. But does it actually mean what right-wing congresspeople want to claim it means?
Then, we're looking at a group of people that might offer some powerful insight into truth claims of the Hebrew Bible. The Hyksos were semitic rulers in ancient Egypt. Could that mean that the Exodus actually happened? Or could it provide evidence of Joseph and his fancy rainbow outerwear?
Interview:
This week, we're looking at 2 Thessalonians, 3:10. It's one of those passages that, if someone's bringing it up, you know you're about to hear something wild. It's the bit about anyone unwilling to work shall not eat. Which sounds straightforward (if cold-hearted) enough. But does it actually mean what right-wing congresspeople want to claim it means?
Then, we're looking at a group of people that might offer some powerful insight into truth claims of the Hebrew Bible. The Hyksos were semitic rulers in ancient Egypt. Could that mean that the Exodus actually happened? Or could it provide evidence of Joseph and his fancy rainbow outerwear?
Interview:
Why Your Electric Bill is about to EXPLODE (Find Out podcast on YouTube)
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee joins us to explain why your electric bills are about to skyrocket this winter — and why it is Donald Trump’s fault.
We discuss the forces behind the price hikes (hint - the Big B*llshit Bill has a lot to do with it), and why Democrats have a massive opportunity to win on these issues if they message them correctly.
Inslee also lays out what Democrats need to do to secure victories in 2026 and 2028, from policy to strategy to mobilizing voters who are feeling squeezed by high prices.
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We discuss the forces behind the price hikes (hint - the Big B*llshit Bill has a lot to do with it), and why Democrats have a massive opportunity to win on these issues if they message them correctly.
Inslee also lays out what Democrats need to do to secure victories in 2026 and 2028, from policy to strategy to mobilizing voters who are feeling squeezed by high prices.
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US regulators ‘taking seriously’ allegations of bankers’ support for Epstein
Exclusive: It follows calls from US senator Elizabeth Warren to investigate bank executives including ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley…
Video shows Israeli forces shooting Palestinians dead moments after surrender
Far-right minister defends killing of two men who appeared to have given themselves up, saying 'terrorists must die'…
Trump says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’ after national guard shooting
In a social media post beginning with "a very happy Thanksgiving," sent after 11pm on Thursday, the US president said his administration would "end all federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens" and remove "anyone who is not a net asset to the United States".
It as not clear how the president would enact such a "pause" in migration. Previous bans issued by his administration have faced challenges in the courts and in Congress...
Friday, November 28, 2025
US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
"He cannot be trusted to lead these negotiations. Would a Russian paid agent do less than he? He should be fired."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/26/republicans-steve-witkoff-leaked-call-russia-ukraine
Hegseth reportedly plans to cut support to US scouts group for being ‘genderless’
Scouting America decries accusations by defense secretary that the organization is attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/26/pete-hegseth-scouting-america-gender
The government ruins Thanksgiving in South Park special
Idiotic US war secretary Pete Hegseth launches an attack on a turkey-based festivity in frustration at his inability to outsmart a buffoonish police detective. A wild season finale looms…
As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste
The U.S. government has caused massive food waste during President Donald Trump's second term. Policies such as immigration raids, tariff changes and temporary and permanent cuts to food assistance programs have left farmers short of workers and money, food rotting in fields and warehouses, and millions of Americans hungry. And that doesn't even include the administration's actual destruction of edible food...
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Administration again denies FEMA disaster relief for Illinois, Pritzker says - The Washington Post
The severity of Illinois' storms would have "met any reasonable threshold" to get a disaster declaration approved, according to a veteran FEMA official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to comment publicly about the matter...
People Are Underestimating America’s Groyper Problem - The Atlantic
Last year, David Shor, a data scientist who did polling for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, surveyed nearly 130,000 voters and found that a quarter of young people had an "unfavorable opinion" of Jews—not Israel, Jews—far more than their elders. Today, some of the top podcasts in the country regularly feature overtly anti-Semitic conspiracy content, whether it's Tucker Carlson rehabilitating Hitler, Candace Owens claiming that Israel had a hand in the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Charlie Kirk, or Joe Rogan hosting a conspiracy theorist who fulminated about how a "giant group of Jewish billionaires is running a sex-trafficking operation targeting American politicians and business people."
And it's not just words...
US demands peace deal before security guarantees for Ukraine - POLITICO
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European allies that President Donald Trump will negotiate long-term assurances for Ukraine's safety later...
How Trump's Immigration Forces Misuse “Less Lethal” Weapons — ProPublica
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents' use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear gas. Protestors trapped, struggling to breathe...
https://www.propublica.org/article/ice-border-patrol-less-lethal-weapons
Moms For Liberty's Top Republican Rep. BUSTED As Horrifying Videos Uncovered
GOP state Rep. RJ May, who was honored as "Legislator of the Year" by the Moms for Liberty group and spoke at their events, and who was known for pushing bigoted attacks and conspiracies, gets busted for horrifying acts after files were uncovered.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRK4zBNqFZY
Americans helping Ukrainian war effort decry US peace plan as a ‘betrayal by Trump’
Americans involved in the Ukrainian war effort are embarrassed and dismayed by Donald Trump's continuing pressures on Kyiv and think his administration's latest peace plan is tantamount to backstabbing and another catastrophic failure of US foreign policy.
"Complete bullshit and a betrayal by Trump," said an American special forces veteran who has helped train and advise the Ukrainian military since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022. "But are you even surprised?"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/26/us-ukrainian-war-effort-trump-peace-plan
Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank
Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has spiked since October 2023 and has continued after the ceasefire.
According to the UN, Israeli troops or settlers have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza. UN officials attributed most of these fatalities to "the systematic and excessive use of lethal force by Israeli forces, often involving live fire, airstrikes and shoulder-fired missiles in densely populated areas, resulting in numerous civilian deaths, including children"...
Judge dismisses Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump - POLITICO
"There is no realistic prospect that a sitting President will be compelled to appear in Georgia to stand trial on the allegations in this indictment," wrote Peter Skandalakis, a prosecutor who assigned himself the case after failing to find another prosecutor to take it over. "Donald J. Trump's current term as President of the United States of America does not expire until January 20, 2029; by that point, eight years will have elapsed" since the alleged crimes in question...
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/26/georgia-donald-trump-electon-case-00669703
Appeals court upholds $1M penalty against Trump in lawsuit against Hillary Clinton - POLITICO
A federal appeals court has upheld a penalty of nearly $1 million against President Donald Trump and attorney Alina Habba, concluding they committed "sanctionable conduct" by filing a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James Comey.
"Many of Trump's and Habba's legal arguments were indeed frivolous," 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge William Pryor Jr. wrote for a unanimous, three-judge panel, including Trump appointee Andrew Brasher and Biden appointee Embry Kidd.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/26/donald-trump-penalty-lawsuit-hillary-clinton-00669616
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy — ProPublica
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC's decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women...
https://www.propublica.org/article/covid-pregnancy-risk-autism-study-cdc
The big sticking point in the White House’s health care proposal - POLITICO
"We believe the Administration and pro-life leaders in Congress will come to the table in good faith with a plan that includes Hyde," he continued. "But should it not, we will be prepared to reject such a plan."…
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/25/republicans-trump-obamacare-abortion-00669389
Two National Guard troops critically wounded in shooting near White House - POLITICO
A suspect has been detained, according to local police...
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/26/national-guard-shooting-washington-white-house-00670196
Study claims to provide first direct evidence of dark matter
The signal "closely matches the properties of gamma-ray radiation predicted to be emitted by dark matter," Totani told the Guardian. Details are published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics.
Kristi Noem made call to hand over deported men to El Salvador, DOJ says - POLITICO
DOJ officials say Noem's decision was informed by legal advice from the top levels of the Justice Department, including Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and then-Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, and the Department of Homeland Security. That advice relied on an unusual claim that Boasberg's oral order to turn around the deportation flights had no force. And his subsequent written order, they argued, was similarly ineffective because the flights had already left U.S. airspace...
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
‘Living an American nightmare’: LA hearing details lasting trauma of ICE raids
Democrats organized the hours-long congressional oversight hearing in Los Angeles in order to hear testimony about the impacts of Donald Trump's sweeping deportation agenda, and look at alleged civil rights abuses by federal agents and the "unlawful" detention of US citizens...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/25/los-angeles-congressional-hearing-ice-raids
Apple TV recently added three of its top-reviewed premieres of the year - 9to5Mac
Apple TV has an exciting early 2026 slate ahead, but it’s also been closing out 2025 strong, with three premieres from the last month being among the streamer’s best-reviewed offerings of the year.
US justice department memo about boat strikes diverges from Trump narrative
Exclusive: Officials frame strikes as self-defense against violence, without naming aggressor, while Trump claims they're to stop US overdose deaths…
EPA moves to approve new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides - The Washington Post
Critics warn the EPA's approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to "forever chemicals" through their food...
Majority of Latino voters disapprove of Trump, Pew study finds
After receiving support from nearly half of Latino voters in the 2024 election, Trump had lost the backing of a majority surveyed in October. Pew found that 70% of Latinos "disapprove of the way Trump is handling his job as president", while 65% disapprove of his administration's approach to immigration and 61% believe his economic policies have worsened economic conditions...
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out
The words "fossil fuel" were not mentioned in the agreement text after fierce opposition led by Saudi Arabia, which has previously been cajoled by the US to take a more moderate line at climate talks.
Michael Jacobs, of the thinktank ODI Global and the University of Sheffield, said that the Cop30 summit revealed "an increasingly bitter conflict at the heart of global climate politics: between those who accept the scientific fact that to deal with climate change the world must wean itself off fossil fuels over the coming decades; and those who are actively resisting this in pursuit of their short-term energy interests"…
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/25/trump-cop30-lacks-us-climate-progress
Church employee in Texas allegedly posed as ICE agent to extort woman
A church employee is under arrest in Houston, Texas, after being accused of posing as an ICE agent to extort money from a woman he had booked to give him a massage.
Donald Doolittle, 58, a safety director at the Gateway Community church in Webster, south-east of Houston, has been charged with impersonating a public servant...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/24/texas-church-ice-extortion-case
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