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22+ min ago (225+ words) The publisher of the children's book series Franklin the Turtle did not appreciate Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth featuring their reptilian mascot in a meme he posted, issuing a statement condemning the "violent" and "unauthorized use" of the character. Hegseth has been facing increasing scrutiny for strikes on boats in the Caribbean that the Trump administration has said were "narco-terrorists," especially after recent reporting of a second strike being ordered on survivors after an initial strike. Over the weekend, Hegseth tweeted a meme that parodied the Franklin books with an image of the turtle in a helicopter firing a rocket-propelled grenade at men in boats with the title "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists." Hegseth's post incited swift backlash online, with numerous commentators blasting him for making light of a serious topic and for seeming to celebrate actions that are being accused…...

24+ min ago (255+ words) A progressive analyst ripped FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday after a 115-page report outlining several "red flags" at his agency was released. Progressive YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen said in a new YouTube video on Monday night that Patel's FBI appears to be run more like a content creation studio than a premier law enforcement agency. He cited a report that was first reported on by The New York Post that described the FBI as a "rudderless ship." The report cited examples such as Patel not having the right size raid jacket to depart a plane following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his "expletive-laden" criticisms of agents, and ordering agents to get polygraphs to find out who had criticized him. Cohen added that it appeared the FBI was more interested in protecting Patel's image than conducting law enforcement…...

24+ min ago (1752+ words) This is the second part of the lecture "The Gelfand Case: 1978-1982," delivered by Tom Carter to the 2025 Summer School of the Socialist Equality Party (US) on the history of the Security and the Fourth International investigation. The first part, delivered by Norisa Diaz, is here. This lecture on the Gelfand Case will cover the filing of the complaint in July 1979 through the outcome of the motion to dismiss in June 1980. What will hopefully emerge in this lecture is the legal as well as political and historical justifications for Gelfand's decision to file a lawsuit, which the International Committee quickly recognized. In a lawsuit, claims are expected to be backed up by facts and evidence, to be presented in a logically consistent manner, and to be theoretically sound'and to the extent they are not, they are subject to confrontation, cross-examination, and…...

41+ min ago (56+ words) The post Pete Hegseth Wakes Up At 3 P.M. With Dozen Missed Calls From The Hague appeared first on The Onion. Our Miserable World At An Unbeatable Price Black Friday Sale. Get The Paper . Monday, December 1, 2025 The stars appreciate your "whistle while you work" philosophy, but pallbearers are typically expected to be silent....

57+ min ago (176+ words) An analyst on Monday was stunned by how close a special election race has gotten in Tennessee " a deep red state " as a Democratic candidate shows significant strides in polling just hours before voting begins. Political analyst David Chalian told CNN that Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn has focused on affordability in the tight race in Tennessee's seventh congressional district, which could show major shifts in the historically Republican-led state. The election has put Republicans on the offense, with President Donald Trump even stepping in to try and campaign for Republican candidate Matt Van Epps and slamming Behn over country music and her religious views on his Truth Social platform during the holiday weekend. Van Epps and Behn are vying for the seat left vacant by Rep. Mark Green, a Republican, that could ultimately flip a House seat. Polling was…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (1518+ words) The Federalist Society has doubled down on doublespeak. The Federalist Society has for decades now carefully cultivated a public image as both the all-powerful Oz behind the throne of the American judiciary and somehow simultaneously a benign debate society that takes no role in legal and political affairs. In the Trump years, the group has doubled down on the doublespeak, claiming that they are devoted believers in the rule of law, but also that they support Donald Trump and his judicial picks wholeheartedly. For his part, Trump likes to pick online slapfights with Leonard Leo and other FedSoc stalwarts while he continues to rely on them to fill his judicial pipeline. On this week's Amicus Plus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick spoke to Lisa Graves, whose new book, Without Precedent: How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (207+ words) The new iteration of the concert film will be available to stream Dec. 12 Taylor Swift dropped the official trailer for her new concert film, "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show," which included footage of her entire setlist. On Monday, the pop star released the trailer for the full-concert film, which was directed by Glenn Weiss and captured her final "Eras Tour" stop in Vancouver, B.C. back in December 2024. The new concert film was produced by Taylor Swift Productions in association with Silent House Productions. "The Final Show" hits Disney+ later this month alongside a new, six-episode docuseries, titled "The End of an Era" " which gives Swifties "an intimate look at Taylor's life as her record-breaking tour thrilled fans around the world," per the streamer. Watch the new trailer for "The Final Show" above. "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (591+ words) Good governance is a right. A new day of street protests was staged today by various groups from Generation Z, the Callao Bloc, the CGTP Callao (General Confederation of Peruvian Workers), the Ama sua ama quella Independent Bloc, workers, social" Redacci'n Per" Good governance is a right. A new day of street protests was staged today by various groups from Generation Z, the Callao Bloc, the CGTP Callao (General Confederation of Peruvian Workers), the Ama sua ama quella Independent Bloc, workers, social activists, the alternative press, and self-organized groups, who gathered in front of the Attorney General's Office to support the reinstatement of prosecutor Delia Espinoza, an icon of the fight against corruption and the balance of power, which is currently under threat in the country. Wielding whips, the groups convened by the Callao Bloc demanded the reinstatement of prosecutor…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (92+ words) There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister's pardon request to President Isaac Herzog. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a presidential pardon to end the criminal prosecution against him. He says it will unite the public, but critics say he is driving further division. So, what are the long-term implications for Israel? Dan Perry " political analyst Neve Gordon " professor of human rights and international humanitarian law at Queen Mary University of London Mitchell Barak " former aide to Benjamin Netanyahu during his time at the Foreign Ministry...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (611+ words) Pete Hegseth and the White House deny allegations that anything improper unfolded when special ops troops unleashed two separate missile strikes on a suspected drug boat'the second of which killed two survivors clinging to the wrecked vessel. But the issue only seems to be gaining steam. Background and opinions:... Did Hegseth Go Too Far? What Critics Are Saying Pete Hegseth and the White House deny allegations that anything improper unfolded when special ops troops unleashed two separate missile strikes on a suspected drug boat'the second of which killed two survivors clinging to the wrecked vessel. But the issue only seems to be gaining steam. Background and opinions: - Background: On Friday, the Washington Post reported that Hegseth gave a verbal order to "kill everybody" on the boat in the Caribbean. Two men survived the first strike and were clinging to the…...