10 h. ago While they smear ‘No Kings’ rallies, Trump and his GOP can’t escape their own ‘Nazi’ problem

Paul Ingrassia’s withdrawal over his alleged ‘Nazi’ admission is a sign that the ability of Trump and the GOP to dictate a narrative in Washington is weakening once again, writes John Bowden

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19 h. ago Inflatable costumes used to deflate tensions at rallies against Trump, in photos

Protesters have taken to wearing oversized inflatable costumes to deflate tensions and draw attention at rallies against Trump administration’s policies. Crowds across the U.S. and abroad rallied Saturday during “No Kings” demonstrations against what they call a slide into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. Republicans dismissed the gatherings as “Hate America” rallies, but many had a festive feel. The trend began several weeks ago in Portland, Oregon, when a protester showed up at nightly protests wearing an inflatable frog costume. Now, crowds in that city that gather daily and nightly outside an immigration facility have further embraced the absurd, donning inflatable frog, unicorn, axolotl, dinosaur and banana costumes.

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3 d. ago No Kings protest live updates: thousands march against Trump in nationwide day of protest

Bernie Sanders and Raphael Warnock among Democratic lawmakers speaking at ralliesWhat to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millionsDemocratic officials across the US have posted in support of the No Kings protests.The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, wrote on Saturday morning in a social media post: “Do not let Donald Trump and Republicans intimidate you into silence. That’s what they want to do. They’re afraid of the truth. Speak out, use your voice, and exercise your right to free speech.”“They have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall,” the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Fox News on Friday. “It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and, you know, the antifa people. They’re all coming out.”The Republican Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer said the party’s “terrorist wing” was holding the “Hate America” rally. “Democrats want to keep the government shut down to show all those people that are going to come here and express their hatred ...

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3 d. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Thousands march against Trump as MAGA seeks to downplay massive rallies

The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

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3 d. ago Donald Trump protests live: No Kings march in Washington DC attracts tens of thousands

Tens of thousands will march on the National Mall in Washington DC in protest against Donald Trump - with millions more taking part in No Kings rallies across the US.

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4 d. ago Mahmoud Khalil can freely travel within US, federal judge rules

Palestinian activist can speak across country at events while pushing back on Trump’s attempts to deport himA federal judge has lifted travel restrictions within the US for Mahmoud Khalil, allowing the Palestinian activist to speak at rallies and other events across the country while he fights the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him.Khalil, who was freed from a Louisiana immigration jail in June after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) amid student and activist roundups, had asked a federal magistrate judge to lift the restrictions that had limited his travel to New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Louisiana and Michigan. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Four Florida football fans face felony charges for running on field — under law intended to stop protests at Trump rallies

DeSantis enacted state law that imposes criminal penalties for crossing police lines at major ticketed events

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1 week ago Mike Johnson’s choice to replace Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX halftime reveals the depths of his Trump sycophancy

Johnson described Bad Bunny should be replaced by a singer who would be a ‘role model’ for children and suggested someone whose songs are often played at Trump’s rallies

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2 w. ago Mike Johnson has his say on who he wants to replace Bad Bunny with at Super Bowl LX

Johnson described Bad Bunny should be replaced by a singer who would be a ‘role model’ for children and suggested someone whose songs are often played at Trump’s rallies

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3 w. ago Speaking Out: New London Rallies Against the Trump Administration

Speaking Out: New London Rallies Against the Trump Administration  The College Voice

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4 w. ago Trump rages as Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC a week after suspension over Charlie Kirk shooting comments: Live updates

Trump rallied against ABC for allowing Kimmel back on the air, calling the comedian ‘not funny’

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