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The Escalating US-Cuba Crisis: A Threat to Liberty and Regional Stability

President Trump issued a warning to Cuba, stating that no more Venezuelan oil or money would flow to the island and suggesting they make a deal, while Cuba's president condemned U.S. actions as immoral and highlighted the severe economic impact of sanctions. This aggressive stance threatens to exacerbate human suffering in Cuba and represents a dangerous escalation that undermines regional stability and democratic principles.

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The Unprecedented Assault on Federal Reserve Independence: A Dangerous Escalation in Political Weaponization

Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell focused on the $2.5 billion renovation to the central bank's headquarters and his related testimony to Congress. This unprecedented assault on the Fed's independence represents a chilling attempt to weaponize the justice system against those who refuse to bow to political pressure.

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The Tragic Bargain: When Military Service Becomes the Price of Family Protection

Sgt. Rosa Cortez, an Oregon National Guard recruiter, is helping U.S. citizens enlist to protect their undocumented parents through the Parole in Place program amid intensified ICE crackdowns. It is heartbreaking that young Americans must risk their lives in military service to shield their families from a government that should protect all its people.

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Federal Overreach in Minneapolis: A Dangerous Escalation of Power Without Accountability

The Trump administration is sending hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis following an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem citing welfare fraud investigations as justification. This reckless escalation of federal force represents a dangerous assault on civil liberties and demonstrates a chilling disregard for due process and human life.

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The Billionaire Revolt: When Extreme Wealth Declares War on Democracy

Venture capitalist Peter Thiel has donated $3 million to oppose a proposed California ballot initiative that would tax billionaires' assets, marking the first major contribution in what's expected to be a massive financial battle over wealth redistribution. This brazen attempt by ultra-wealthy elites to weaponize their fortunes against democratic processes that seek to address healthcare funding crises represents a dangerous assault on fair taxation and the very principle that the wealthiest should contribute proportionally to society.