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#1
Trump declared war on blue states — but they can hit back with a soft secession
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politics1d ago

Trump declared war on blue states — but they can hit back with a soft secession

https://www.rawstory.com/colorado-2675035509/
Rawstory.com
  • Colorado weighs forming alliances with like-minded states to push back against federal actions.
  • Officials suggest restricting state cooperation and data-sharing with federal authorities to counter policy moves.
  • Some propose a compact among states to hold federal taxes in trust until federal actions change.
  • The article cites examples of Trump administration actions perceived as harmful to Colorado, including disaster funding cuts.
  • Colorado lawmakers discuss limiting federal information hubs like fusion centers to reduce risk.
  • The piece notes Space Command relocation and NCAR as policy flashpoints affecting Colorado.
  • Advocates frame noncooperation as a peaceful tool to protect residents from federal policy.
  • The article cites prior Democratic-led state coalitions like the Governors Public Health Alliance as a model.
  • Colorado Finance and Pension funds could shift investments to oppose national policies viewed as authoritarian.
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#2
Feds OK New Mexico's $382 million broadband expansion plan for homes, businesses
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technology1d ago

Feds OK New Mexico's $382 million broadband expansion plan for homes, businesses

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/feds-ok-new-mexicos-382-million-broadband-expansion-plan-for-homes-businesses/article_b962ea0d-6bc0-4792-97c7-cdede0a51a16.html
Santafenewmexican.com
  • The federal BEAD program approved a $382 million award to New Mexico to expand broadband to over 42,000 locations.
  • The award is the first tranche of New Mexico’s $675 million BEAD allocation and will fund last-mile deployments.
  • Navajo Nation receives the largest single award at $111 million.
  • The plan allocates 43% of deployments to fixed wireless, 42% to fiber, and 15% to low Earth orbit satellite.
  • The funding will support ‘last-mile deployment’ to connect homes and small businesses.
  • State officials expect the remaining $293 million to fund nondeployment uses.
  • Bead program aims to deliver universal broadband by end of 2026.
  • Broadband is described as critical infrastructure for education, health care, and employment.
  • The BEAD process was paused in 2024 and restarted with updated rules.
  • The plan will fund multiple technologies across counties, including tribal areas.
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#3
This was the moment the tide finally turned on Trump
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politics21h ago

This was the moment the tide finally turned on Trump

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/alex-pretti/
Rawstory.com
  • New scrutiny mounts over the police shooting of Alex Pretti and the initial official narrative.
  • Video evidence prompted a reassessment of the claim that Pretti posed a threat with a firearm.
  • The piece notes internal changes, including a reassignment and investigations into the actions of officers and officials.
  • The article argues there was political pressure around the incident, with calls for accountability from various officials.
  • Proposed inquiries focused on Border Patrol and DHS while questioning Pretti’s own conduct.
  • The report links Pretti’s death to broader concerns about state-sponsored policing and civil rights.
  • The piece contrasts Pretti’s situation with prior cases like Kyle Rittenhouse to highlight perceived double standards.
  • The article calls for defunding ICE and greater accountability for state security agencies.
  • The report frames the incident as a potential catalyst for political and policy changes.
  • The piece emphasizes that Pretti was a nurse and a law-abiding citizen who was fatally shot.
  • The article asserts the surveillance of the incident revealed a less favorable narrative for officers involved.
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'Trump has been caught off guard' as Dems blindside him with new 'leverage': analyst
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politics17h ago

'Trump has been caught off guard' as Dems blindside him with new 'leverage': analyst

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-2675054080/
Rawstory.com
  • Analysts say Democrats hold leverage over Trump with DHS funding debates tied to Minnesota immigration actions.
  • Democrats could use government funding pressure to push changes in border enforcement policies.
  • Trump has shown a 'pivot' and attempts at de-escalation amid widening discontent over occupations and victims.
  • Sargent argues the president is facing a political moment where actions are closely watched.
  • The analysis notes no sign of meaningful policy shifts by Homeland Security despite pressure.
  • The report highlights internal disagreements within the administration over enforcement actions in Minneapolis.
  • Trump instructed staff to distance him from controversial descriptions of detainees as terrorists.
  • The piece attributes the stance shift to a broader Democratic strategy on DHS funding.
  • The article notes the political dynamic around government funding as a pressure tool.
  • Overall, the report casts the moment as a high-stakes test of Trump’s political resilience.
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DAVID MARCUS: Spurning Trump means Mayor Jacob Frey owns Minneapolis mess
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politics14h ago

DAVID MARCUS: Spurning Trump means Mayor Jacob Frey owns Minneapolis mess

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-spurning-trump-means-mayor-jacob-frey-owns-minneapolis-mess
Foxnews.com
  • Trump offered Minneapolis Mayor Frey and Gov. Walz a deal to reduce the federal footprint in Minnesota in exchange for local cooperation on illegal immigration.
  • Frey said Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration law, signaling resistance to the offer.
  • Trump warned Frey that refusing the offer could leave him with options to end the defiance against federal law.
  • Gov. Walz indicated a measured approach, noting ongoing dialogue with Homan about goal alignment amid protests and unrest.
  • The article frames the dispute as a test of leadership and balance between federal authority and local autonomy.
  • The piece notes protests in Minnesota’s Capitol and mixed responses from local leaders to federal efforts.
  • Tom Homan was deployed as border czar to Minnesota to lead immigration enforcement efforts on the ground.
  • Tension exists between federal requests and local officials' stance on safety and law enforcement priorities.
  • The article identifies the issue as a potential solution to violence and unrest in Minneapolis, contingent on cooperation.
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#6
Marijuana research revival? - Harvard Law School
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politics8h ago

Marijuana research revival? - Harvard Law School

https://hls.harvard.edu/today/marijuana-research-revival/
Hls.harvard.edu
  • Harvard Law expert says the executive order signals a priority to rethink cannabis scheduling and research pathways.
  • Rulemaking is lengthy, but the order aims to accelerate DEA action and related agencies.
  • Moving to Schedule III could expand medical research and potential FDA submissions.
  • The executive order also covers hemp-derived cannabinoids and updates in hemp definitions.
  • Enforcement could ease as federal focus shifts, though recreational-use dispensaries may stay in legal gray areas.
  • Shachar notes broad social shifts toward cannabis acceptance across generations.
  • The executive order is more about signaling direction than immediate changes.
  • DEA and Health and Human Services are central to implementing any scheduling changes.
  • The interview emphasizes research into medical uses for managing pain and nausea.
  • The article frames the order as an information-rich nudge rather than a final rule.
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