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Edward Helmore / The Guardian:
Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day  —  Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum  —  Republican voices were mostly silent as No Kings rallies and marches against Trump …
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April Rubin / Axios:
“No Kings” protests draw huge crowds across U.S.  —  Nearly 7 million protesters gathered across the U.S. on Saturday to take part in rallies against President Trump and his administration. … - According to a statement from the “No Kings” protest organizers, Saturday's turnout was …
Associated Press:
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
New York Times:
Scenes from the ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests in Video and Photos
Discussion: The Hill and Breitbart
Quinta Jurecic / The Atlantic:   Resistance Is Cringe  —  But it's also effective.  —  After Donald Trump's win in 2024 …
Alana Wise / NPR:
Protesters decry Trump administration policies in No Kings rallies across the U.S.
Mississippi Free Press:
Mississippians to Protest Trump at ‘No Kings’ Rallies in 8 Cities Saturday
Discussion: Rolling Stone and KGW-TV
Ciara Wells / WTOP News:
‘No Kings’ rally brings thousands out to protest Trump's policies across the DC region
New York Times:
U.S. Is Repatriating Survivors of Its Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel  —  Two men rescued by the U.S. military after it attacked a boat in the Caribbean Sea were being sent to their home countries of Colombia and Ecuador, President Trump said.  —  The Trump administration is repatriating …
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Washington Post:
U.S. to repatriate survivors of drug boat strike to Colombia, Ecuador  —  It is unclear if they have any links to Venezuelan criminal organizations.  —  The United States plans to repatriate two alleged drug traffickers to Colombia and Ecuador after military forces attacked their vessel …
Reuters:
Exclusive: US set to transfer Caribbean strike survivors overseas instead of POW-style detention
Catie Edmondson / New York Times:
Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem, Costing $172 Million  —  Public documents show the Department of Homeland Security has contracted to purchase a pair of top-of-the-line Gulfstream jets for the secretary and other top officials.  —  The Department of Homeland Security has purchased …
Discussion: The Independent, Forbes and Raw Story
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Washington Post:
DHS to spend $200 million on private jets for Noem, other officials  —  The new Coast Guard contract for two Gulfstream G700 jets far exceeds the $50 million the Coast Guard had requested earlier this year to purchase a new jet.  —  Just now  —  The Coast Guard plans to buy …
Maia Coleman / New York Times:
Santos's Release Frustrates His Former Colleagues and Constituents  —  George Santos, the disgraced former Republican congressman, was freed from prison on Friday after President Trump commuted his sentence.  On Long Island, in his former district, some people called the decision an outrage.
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Max Matza / BBC:
‘Have a great life!’ Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos
G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
Second “No Kings Day” protests likely the largest single-day political demonstration since 1970, with 4.2-7.6 million participants  —  Strength In Numbers partnered with independent Atlanta-based science newsroom The Xylom on Oct. 18, 2025, to produce a crowdsourced estimate of turnout for the second …
Discussion: New Jersey Online
Governor of California:
White House to fire explosive artillery over major roadway in Southern California, I-5 to be temporarily shut down on Saturday due to life safety risk  —  SAN DIEGO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement on ensuring public safety during a live fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton …
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Michael Birnbaum / Washington Post:
Putin demanded Ukraine surrender key territory in call with Trump  —  The demand from Putin would significantly disadvantage Ukraine and could be an obstacle to peace, officials said.  —  Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call this week with President Donald Trump demanded …
Anna Schecter / CBS News:
Ex-ICE director says Trump's immigration crackdown putting agents in “terrible position”  —  Chicago — The rules of engagement for federal agents amid President Trump's immigration crackdown have come under scrutiny, with one former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director telling CBS News …
Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
Today, millions of Americans and their allies turned out across the United States and around the globe to demonstrate their commitment to American democracy and their opposition to a president and an administration apparently bent on replacing that democracy with a dictatorship.
Discussion: Rolling Stone
Quico Toro / Persuasion:
Going Full Venezuela  —  No Kings day feels eerily familiar to me. … I could feel the panic attack set in the second the suggestion was made.  “Would you go cover the No Kings protests on the 18th?” my editor asked, reasonably enough.  My heart started pounding, my palms sweating.
Victoria Craw / Washington Post:
Vermont state senator resigns over racist Young Republican chat messages  —  Samuel Douglass was reportedly the only elected official to take part in the Young Republican group chat that included racist and antisemitic messages.  —  Just now  —  A Vermont state senator has resigned …
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Jason Beeferman / Politico:
GOP split over how to respond to racist texts
Discussion: Townhall
Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Worries grow about Black, Hispanic voter turnout for Sherrill in New Jersey governor's race  —  TRENTON — New Jersey Democrats and prominent state leaders have expressed concern that Black and Hispanic voters — historically forming the backbone of the party — may not turn out for Rep. Mikie Sherrill …
Discussion: NewsMax.com
 
 
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