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The Cover-Up: Live with Tara McGowan + Nina Burleigh

Tara McGowan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:13:35 GMT

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COURIER shines bright light on Epstein lies and lifts up survivors

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:51:17 GMT

Hi folks —

COURIER launched our latest project, The Cover-Up, to shine a light on the Epstein Class and the Trump administration’s failure to hold responsible parties accountable.

In the first week alone, COURIER’s Epstein coverage content across social platforms generated 22.29 million views and over 2 million engagements. Thank you to everyone who shared our coverage.

Now let’s get into today’s ROUNDUP!

- Charlotte Robertson

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COURIER unpacks why Trump’s new interim Attorney General is ready to grovel

The Epstein story isn’t over—but Trump’s former lawyer, Todd Blanche, is acting like it is. COURIER’s Nina Burleigh takes a deep dive into Blanche’s past, his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, and his devotion to Trump for The Cover-Up.

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Cancel the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Should journalists say “f*ck you” and refuse to show up to Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner? Mark Jacob thinks so — and pushes that it’s past time to make the fascists feel uncomfortable — in this week’s Stop the Presses.

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Epstein lawyer caught exposed for lying to Congress without consequence

Four of Epstein’s victims allege that the convicted sex offender’s personal lawyer either shook them down for money or prevented them from speaking with law enforcement. COURIER’s The Cover-Up has the story.

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House Republicans are pushing a federal bill that would force schools across the country to remove any material that acknowledges the existence of transgender people. Yes, you read that correctly. COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge covers the story.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 5.5 million views and 553,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 523,600+ views and 73,400+ likes.

“Melania” has a 1.1 star rating on Letterboxd — COURIER rounded up the reviews

Melania Trump’s $75 million Bezos-backed documentary, “Melania,” has a whopping 1.1 star rating on Letterboxd — and the reviews are worth reading through. COURIER rounded up some of the highlights.

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Joe Rogan guest compares Trump to a cult leader after war in Iran

COURIER shares a MAGA supporter and Joe Rogan guest crashing out over Trump’s broken promises and comparing him to a cult leader. He even says MAGA is at the part “where the cult leader’s like ‘want to suck my d*ck.’”

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Epstein survivors respond to Melania Trump’s bizarre press conference

Epstein survivors responded to First Lady Melania Trump’s bizarre press conference, where she claimed that she wasn’t friendly with Epstein and called for Congress to hold public hearings. COURIER has the statement.

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Rep. Miller-Meeks spent taxpayer funds to rent DC apartment from pharma lobbyists

While sitting on a House subcommittee that oversees drug pricing, Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks rented an apartment from lobbyists paid millions to fight prescription drug cost reforms. COURIER’s Iowa Starting Line has the story.

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Arizona faith leaders are fighting back against ICE

Faith leaders with the Valley Interfaith Project in Arizona are standing up and speaking out for immigrant rights in the face of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.⁣ The Copper Courier has the story.

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NH GOP to probe youth detention abuse after threatening to defund oversight office

The same lawmakers who tried to eliminate the child advocate’s office, slashed victim payouts, and gave the GOP attorney general veto power over settlements want the public to trust their investigation, reports The Granite Post.

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COURIER launches The Cover-Up to expose Epstein Class and highlights Dem victories

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:50:31 GMT

Hi folks —

We’re so excited to announce our latest project here at COURIER: The Cover-Up. For too long, the Epstein Class has dealt in wealth, power, and politics to avoid accountability — but the American public deserves the truth.

Now, COURIER is putting the power of information back in the people’s hands. This effort features expanded investigative reporting, a new microsite and weekly newsletter to keep you up to date on our important findings, and a new database by Thorian AI you can use to explore each and every one of the more than 1.2 million files in the cache.

Now let’s get into today’s ROUNDUP!

- Charlotte Robertson

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Newly-uncovered documents suggest Epstein’s lawyer lied to Congress

Epstein’s lawyer swore under oath that his cash withdrawals were not meant to avoid anti-money laundering regulations — but new docs uncovered by Below the Beltway’s Camaron Stevenson indicate he was lying.

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What really happened to everything hidden in Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion safe?

New reporting from COURIER’s American Freakshow tracks down what happened to everything hidden in Epstein’s safe and exposes discrepancies between accounts from eyewitnesses and Epstein’s long-time attorney.

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Trump’s not just pretending to be a madman — he actually is one

Mark Jacob applies the “madman theory” – the idea that you can win negotiations by making your opponents afraid you’ll do something crazy — to Trump and examines his messaging around Iran in Stop the Presses.

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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan sits down with Jennifer Welch to talk MAGA chaos at CPAC, the role of Hasan Piker, and more.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 6.7 million views and 372,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.4 million views and 69,000+ likes.

Donald Trump calls two-week ceasefire with Iran after MAGA turns its back on him

Trump frantically called for a two-week ceasefire with Iran after facing backlash from major MAGA figures such as Alex Jones, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Joe Rogan. COURIER has the roundup.

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Trump official tries to blame gas prices on Biden, but gets called out by FOX host

Even FOX News is done with the Trump administration’s bullsh*t! COURIER shared an interview where a FOX host calls out Trump’s Director of the National Economic Council that you need to watch.

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COURIER uncovers documents suggesting Epstein’s lawyer lied to Congress

COURIER’s Camaron Stevenson uncovered documents that suggest Epstein’s lawyer lied to Congress about the hundreds of thousands of dollars he moved from Epstein’s accounts. Read the full story here.

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Taylor elected justice, but did you see what happened in Waukesha?

Justice-elect Chris Taylor won an easy victory— but perhaps more surprisingly, a Democrat won the mayor’s race in Waukesha, the former GOP epicenter of the state. COURIER’s UpNorthNews has the story.

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Michigan Dems push for Trump’s removal after his threat to destroy Iran

U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar want to invoke the 25th Amendment after President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran.⁣ COURIER’s Michigan outpost, The ‘Gander, has the story.

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Republican Governor Ayotte signs bills stripping NH students of voting rights

Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill into law eliminating student IDs as an accepted form of voter ID and establishing one of the most restrictive voter ID requirements in the nation, reports COURIER’s Granite Post.

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COURIER covers the drop of new Epstein files and the Noem family scandal

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:38:02 GMT

Hi folks —

Thank you for being a part of this incredible community!

It’s been a wild week. Photos of Kristi Noem’s husband wearing fake breasts went viral, a pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested due to disturbing child abuse content, and Getty removed this less-than-flattering photo of Karoline Leavitt after the White House complained (so of course we had to share it).

COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan talked to American Freakshow author Nina Burleigh on Substack Live this week on all things Epstein and Burleigh’s groundbreaking reporting on the missing interviews of a woman who claims Trump assaulted her.

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- Charlotte Robertson

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Trump’s DOJ never investigated Epstein’s alleged money laundering businesses

Billions of dollars flowed through Epstein’s accounts at the height of his influence — yet Trump’s DOJ never searched his business officers, seized his records, or questioned his accountant. Below the Beltway investigates.

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FWIW guest authors share wild 12-minute experiment in AI candidate profiles

Chatbot sourcing isn’t random — it follows patterns. In this week’s FWIW, guest authors Jack Welty and Meg Schwenzfeier examine how AI is shaping the way voters receive political information.

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New Epstein files just leaked … The New York Post and Breitbart

Someone with full access to the Epstein files has leaked new documents — but only given access to The New York Post and Breitbart. Nina Burleigh takes a look at this decision in American Freakshow.

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The first quarter of the year has wrapped! Since the beginning of the year, COURIER’s national accounts have received roughly 1.4 billion views across our social media platforms.

As we head into the midterm elections, COURIER will continue to be a place for Americans to receive news without the bullsh*t — day in and day out.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 6.3 million views and 749,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 3.2 million views and 361,000+ likes.

Karoline Leavitt brags about prayer before defending Trump’s war in Iran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt received backlash for bragging about staff prayer ahead of defending Trump’s war in Iran, which has already killed hundreds of children. COURIER shared the viral moment.

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Kristi Noem’s husband went viral for wearing fake breasts — X reacted

Photos of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s husband took the internet by storm on Tuesday. COURIER gathered X users’ most jaw-dropping reactions to the breaking story.

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Republican Senator caught fleeing D.C. after voting to defund TSA

Marsha Blackburn, a Republican Senator from Tennessee, voted against funding TSA amid public backlash. The Senator tried to avoid cameras, but COURIER shared the video.

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ICE raid in Arizona tourism hot spot is ‘wake-up call’

COURIER’s Arizona outpost, Copper Courier, covers how federal immigration enforcement officers’ raid on a barbecue restaurant has exposed how immigrants play a significant role in the local tourism industry.

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‘Real housewives’ push back against Donald Trump at No Kings rally in Nevada

Nevadans gathered to protest the Trump admin at the Las Vegas No Kings protest, including local housewives who say they’ve been underrepresented in the movement. COURIER’s The Nevadan covered the story.

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ICE is keeping detainees in three undisclosed “hold rooms” in North Carolina

ICE is keeping tens of thousands of detainees in 170 secret “hold rooms” across the country, including at least three sites in North Carolina. COURIER’s North Carolina outlet, Cardinal and Pine, covers the story.

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Inside Our Reporting on the Epstein Coverup: Live with Nina Burleigh + Tara McGowan

Tara McGowan — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:24:20 GMT

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COURIER covers MAGA threats to Talarico's life and a bizarre Epstein joke

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:09:01 GMT

Hi folks —

Thank you for being a part of this community! While our weekly ROUNDUP usually ships out on Wednesdays, yesterday I was representing COURIER at the AAPC’s Pollie Awards and speaking as part of a panel on the powerful online community we’ve built here.

With all that said, I’m now back online and ready to get into this week’s ROUNDUP! Let’s do it.

- Charlotte Robertson

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It’s the ‘Worsties’ – listing the 25 worst people in news media

In a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, the media is failing us. Mark Jacob lists the 25 *worst* people in news media — and breaks down how they're capitalizing off of today’s attention economy in Stop the Presses.

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An exclusive look at the most expensive U.S. Senate primary in history

Texas’ Senate primary was expensive — like really expensive — with ad spending alone exceeding $120 million. Courier Texas reporter Katie Serrano takes a deep dive into the two races for FWIW.

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The Epstein Accords: Jared and the Road to Tehran

The Kushner model of Middle East diplomacy – do business with oil tyrants and support Israel – has precedent in the activities of an older man: Jeffrey Epstein. Nina Burleigh unpacks it in American Freakshow.

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In the latest episode of Gloves Off, COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan talks to Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow about running for US Senate, the future of the Democratic Party, and what real leadership looks like in a moment of political chaos.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 3.3 million views and 287,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.1 million views and 47,000+ likes.

Pete Hegseth’s pastor says he prays for God to kill Democrat in Texas

The Secretary of War’s spiritual advisor said that he prayed for God to kill Democrat James Talarico. Talarico responded: “You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you.” COURIER shared the video.

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Elon Musk told X users to use Grok for their tax returns — X went crazy in response

Elon Musk suggested that people should use Grok to submit their tax returns this tax season — but X users quickly pointed out how risky that could be. COURIER rounded up some of the best responses to Elon’s post.

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Trump makes a startling joke that appears to be about his relationship with Epstein

During a speech in Memphis, Trump joked about his love for the state and then made a bizarre comment that appeared to be about his relationship with Epstein — and the scrutiny he’s faced for it. COURIER shared the video.

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ICE is operating 170 unofficial detention centers in the US, including four in Arizona

COURIER’s The Copper Courier shines a light on four unofficial and undisclosed long-term detention sites that have been operating in Arizona, which are being held to different standards than official detention facilities.

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Spanberger casts vote as early voting continues for redistricting referendum

COURIER’s Virginia outpost, Dogwood, covers Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s support of Democrats’ push to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts and early voting in the state’s April 21st special election.

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Iowans are struggling to pay their bills—Dems push way to curb costs

Rising electricity bills in Iowa are putting pressure on household budgets. Democratic lawmakers in Washington have introduced a proposal to tackle those rising costs. Iowa Starting Line covers the development.

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COURIER exposes antisemitic lawmaker in New Hampshire and dives into dropped Epstein audit

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:39:27 GMT

Hi folks —

Thanks to the 22,000+ of you who came out to COURIER’s virtual event in partnership with 3.14 Action! We were excited to bring Hank Green, Dr. Mary Trump, Representative Lauren Underwood, Shaughnessy Naughton, and Dr. Vin Gupta together to talk about how misinformation and policy decisions affect healthcare access and costs in the U.S.

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If you haven’t already, I want to encourage you to RSVP for our next event, Facts vs. Fiction: The Fight for Science in American Democracy, happening on Thursday, June 11th.

Now let’s dive into this week’s ROUNDUP!

- Charlotte Robertson

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Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie Miller, is giving the Trump admin a friendly face online

The MAGA machine is pushing right-leaning, women-led podcasts after seeing a notable gender divide in the 2024 election. Guest author Scott Schuler takes a deep dive into The Katie Miller Podcast in this week's FWIW.

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The Trump administration can’t handle the truth about his war in Iran

Most Americans oppose Trump’s war in Iran (and the Trump admin is freaking out about it). Mark Jacob covers their attempt to rewrite history in real-time for COURIER’s Stop the Presses.

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IRS, DOJ declined to audit billionaire who said he funded Epstein’s island operation

The IRS has known for years about a major funding source of Epstein’s sex trafficking operation — but they did nothing about it. COURIER’s national correspondent breaks open the story in this week’s Below the Beltway.

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When it comes to the Epstein files and the Trump administration's investigation, there's been a gaping hole in the evidence left unaddressed: Zorro Ranch, Epstein's ranch based in New Mexico.

In this week’s Gloves Off, COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan dives into the topic with New Mexico Representative Melanie Stansbury.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 27.7 million views and 2.3 million likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 5.8 million views and 214,000+ likes.

This is the one speech from the Oscars that you really have to listen to

Mr. Nobody Against Putin director, David Borenstein, made parallels between Putin and Trump in his acceptance speech for Best Documentary Feature Film. COURIER shares his moving speech.

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Posters calling out Operation Epic Fury as an Epstein cover-up appear in D.C.

Posters renaming Trump’s “Operation Epic Fury” as “Operation Epstein Fury” are in D.C. The posters say Trump is “fighting Iran for the Epstein Class” and feature fallen service members. COURIER has the photos.

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Trump official gets off phone with Trump mid interview, looking visibly shaken

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared visibly shaken after being abruptly called to the Situation Room during an interview with Sky News. COURIER shared the must-watch video.

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A NH lawmaker responded to his colleague with antisemitism over karaoke invite

COURIER’s New Hampshire outpost, Granite Post, broke the story of a New Hampshire state lawmaker’s disgusting, antisemitic response to his colleague’s invitation to a karaoke night on X.

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Medicaid helps keep this NC teen alive — Trump’s health care cuts will put her at risk

Seventeen-year-old Deanna Porter is one of over 3 million North Carolinians who rely on Medicaid to fund critical medications and doctor visits.⁣ COURIER’s Cardinal and Pine covers the issue.

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Republicans’ anti-redistricting campaign leans on misinformation, ‘offensive tactics’

With early voting underway, the Republican opposition to Virginia Democrats’ temporary redistricting proposal is deploying deceptive tactics to win over voters. COURIER’s Virginia outpost, Dogwood, has the full story.

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COURIER exposes Miami Republicans' disturbing group chat and Hegseth's out-of-control spending

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:01:07 GMT

Hi folks —

I’d like to extend a personal invitation to you to join COURIER and 314 Action for MAHA and the Midterms, a live virtual event TOMORROW, Thursday, March 12th.

Together, we will take a look at the “Make America Healthy Again” movement and how it could impact the upcoming midterm elections.

Now let’s dive into this week’s ROUNDUP!

- Charlotte Robertson

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We analyzed over 97,000 YouTube videos about Epstein — here’s what they show

Guest authors Andrew Eldredge-Martin and Katie Workman of Ground Truth AI analyzed 97,851 YouTube videos mentioning Epstein and shared their takeaways with COURIER in this week's FWIW.

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Trump admin threatens eminent domain to seize warehouses for ICE detention

The Trump admin appears to be considering the use of eminent domain to seize warehouses for ICE from owners who are refusing to sell. COURIER’s Below the Beltway has the story.

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Democrats should make Trump’s unlikable adviser the face of the GOP

Mark Jacob of Stop the Presses thinks both the media and Democrats need to make Stephen Miller the poster child for the fascist assault on our country. Why? I guess you’ll have to give the full article a read.

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Don’t miss MAHA & the Midterms: How Trump and RFK Jr.’s Agenda Costs Americans, a live conversation from COURIER and 3.14 Action happening TOMORROW.

Hear directly from leading experts, including author and creator Hank Green, psychologist and author Dr. Mary Trump, Registered Nurse U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood, 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton, and physician and medical analyst Dr. Vin Gupta.

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Trump's bizarre flub during his speech pitching the SAVE Act has many speculating as to whether or not he may have accidentally revealed a stronger connection to Epstein than he'd like us to believe. COURIER contributor Kat Tenbarge covers it on YouTube.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 6.1 million views and 746,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.7 million views and 73,300+ likes.

Leaked messages exposed this Miami GOP official’s racist group chat

Racist and antisemitic messages were leaked from a group chat created by the secretary of Miami-Dade County’s Republican Party. COURIER was one of the first to cover the breaking story.

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Hegseth blew through $93B in September alone — here’s what he spent it on

The Pentagon spent more money in September of 2025 than it had in any other year since 2008. Federal agencies do not have to use the entirety of their budgets by the end of the fiscal year. COURIER has the breakdown.

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Trump’s Iran war is making his rich buddies richer while Americans pay the price

Gas prices are skyrocketing because of Trump’s war with Iran. COURIER contributor Allan Piper breaks down why oil is becoming so much more expensive — and who’s really benefiting from prices rising.

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Don’t miss MAHA & the Midterms: How Trump and RFK Jr.’s Agenda Costs Americans, a live conversation from COURIER and 3.14 Action happening TOMORROW.

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New report shows higher costs for food, health care, and energy in AZ under Trump

A new report from Defend America Action and Progress Arizona reveals that thousands of Arizonans are worse off due to his economic policies. COURIER’s Copper Courier covers it.

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Democrat flips New Hampshire House seat in a Trump +9 district

Democrat Bobbi Boudman won a special election for a New Hampshire house seat in a Trump +9 district heavily contested by Republicans, flipping the seat. COURIER’s Granite Post covers the victory.

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Five NC men sue Trump’s DHS over warrantless arrests

Five men say immigration agents arrested them without warrants during enforcement operations across North Carolina — now they’re seeking legal action. COURIER’s Cardinal and Pine has the story.

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COURIER exposes deleted Epstein files and covers Texas primary results

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:09:05 GMT

Hi folks —

As always, I want to thank you for being a part of this incredible 50,000+ community.

I’d like to extend a personal invitation to join COURIER and 314 Action for MAHA and the Midterms, a live virtual event on Thursday, March 12th that will take a look at the “Make America Healthy Again” movement and how it could impact the upcoming midterm elections.

This week, COURIER has been busy covering last night’s primary elections in North Carolina and Texas, Trump’s war with Iran, disappearing Epstein files, and more.

Now let’s dive into this week’s ROUNDUP!

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America is giving Donald Trump a free license to kill

“Since returning to office last year, Trump has trained the American people to accept the idea that he can kill people with no legal process and no consequences,” writes Mark Jacob for Stop the Presses.

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Trump belongs to ‘The Epstein Class’ — and his regime serves them

There’s one set of rules for us. There’s another for ‘The Epstein Class.’ Melissa Ryan dives into how new reporting on the Epstein files has peeled back the curtain on America’s elite for Ctrl Alt Right Delete.

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Dems in Congress allege DOJ spying on their Epstein searches

Trump’s DOJ appears to be monitoring Members of Congress’ searches within the uncensored versions of the Epstein Files. COURIER’s Camaron Stevenson has the story in Below the Beltway.

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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan sat down with author, security expert, and infamous Trump whistleblower Miles Taylor for the latest episode of Gloves Off. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss — join the 26,000+ people who have already watched!

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An Epstein ‘Walk of Shame’ appeared in Washington, D.C.’s Farragut Square

Placards appeared on the walkways of D.C.’s Farragut Square calling out Jeffrey Epstein and others mentioned in the files, including Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Casey Wasserman. COURIER has the photos.

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Resurfaced video of Trump dissing former President over Iran goes viral

A resurfaced video of Trump from 2011 saying that former President Barack Obama would “start a war in Iran because he has no ability to negotiate” went viral as Trump started his own war with Iran. COURIER has the video.

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Stanley Tucci treats USA women’s hockey team to his favorite Milan restaurant

The U.S. women’s hockey team declined Trump’s invitation to the White House after a phone call between the President and the U.S. men’s hockey team went viral. COURIER has the story.

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James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate primary

State Rep. James Talarico defeated US Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic primary for US Senate, receiving 53% of the vote to Crockett’s 45% as of early Wednesday morning. Courier Texas has the story.

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ACLU Nevada demands transparency from DMV on Signal chats with ICE

ACLU of Nevada is pushing for the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles to release communications with ICE after the agency previously denied using Signal. COURIER’s Nevada outlet, The Nevadan, has the story.

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Governor Kelly Ayotte hits rock bottom in UNH poll

Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s standing with New Hampshire voters has fallen to its lowest point since she took office, with a new UNH Granite State Poll showing her net approval rating at 0%, reports COURIER’s Granite Post.

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COURIER breaks down Trump's fever dream of a State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:08:25 GMT

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Thank you for being a part of this 50,000+ community! Last night, COURIER partnered with DEFIANCE.org to host the livestream for State of the Swamp, a Democratic rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union.

We were joined by guests like Don Lemon, Mayor Jacob Frey, and Robert De Niro. If you didn’t get a chance to tune in last night, you can still watch the livestream and join the 16,000+ others who did.

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COURIER’s investigative reporting exposes missing FBI interviews in Epstein files

Nina Burleigh’s reporting for COURIER last week helped break open a national conversation. If you didn’t get a chance to last week, read her examination of the anonymous ‘PROTECT SOURCE’ for American Freakshow.

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Don’t let the media tell you this dumpster fire is normal

Masked federal agents are executing people in the streets ... so why are some members of the media still trying to act like everything is normal? Mark Jacob takes a look in Stop the Presses.

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What the Left can learn From A MAGA–adjacent Christian streaming service

FWIW guest author Scott Schuler takes a look at Angel Studios, an entertainment company whose original mission was to allow viewers to skip “unacceptable scenes,” and its connection to MAGA and QAnon.

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While Donald Trump was droning on and on at the State of the Union last night, COURIER’s team was busy winning an award at The Ambies. COURIER’s How Is This Better? with Akilah Hughes was named the 2026 winner for Best Emerging Podcast — and we couldn’t be more proud!

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COURIER breaks down Trump’s State of the Union by the numbers

COURIER’s Allan Piper breaks down last night’s debacle by the numbers — from how many minutes Trump spent insulting people to how many times Trump told a straight up lie.

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U.S. athletes spoke out against the Trump administration at the Olympics

Some U.S. Olympians used their time in the spotlight in Italy to speak out against the Trump administration. COURIER rounded up key quotes you don’t want to miss from Team USA.

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**Resurfaced clip of Woody Harrelson calling Trump a ‘son of a b*tch’ goes viral**

A resurfaced video from 2017 of actor Woody Harrelson speaking out against Trump at the premiere of the film ‘LBJ,’ a biopic about former President Lyndon B. Johnson, went viral this week. COURIER has the video.

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‘I cried’ – Arizona abortion provider reacts to anti-abortion laws getting struck down

A Maricopa County judge recently struck down several abortion restrictions that limited access to care for women in Arizona. An abortion provider shares her reaction with The Copper Courier.

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte folds on Merrimack ICE facility Trump admin was pursuing

Plans to install a human warehouse for immigrants in Merrimack have been dropped amid an intense pressure campaign against the project. COURIER’s New Hampshire outlet, Granite Post, has the story.

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University of Texas censors ‘controversial’ topics in class

A new rule requires professors to “carefully consider” their teaching material and “exclude unrelated controversial or contested matters.” Courier Texas covers the change — and why it matters.

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COURIER dives into the numbers behind the Epstein files and the psyche of American voters

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:33:42 GMT

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Thank you for being a part of this 50,000+ community! This week, COURIER is gearing up for the State of the Union.

Join DEFIANCE.org and COURIER at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, February 24th for the State of the Swamp, a rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union featuring speakers like Robert DeNiro, Jim Acosta, Mehdi Hasan, and Senator Ron Wyden.

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Where are the FBI’s missing interviews with a woman who named Trump?

The full FBI interviews of a woman who claimed Trump assaulted her are missing. Nina Burleigh examines Jane Doe — and asks where the fuck are the rest of the interviews? — in this week’s American Freakshow.

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Fear is reshaping Americans’ civic behavior — and that should concern you

“Horizon loss”—or the feeling that the future is closing rather than opening—is reshaping Americans’ emotional lives and civic behavior. Neuroscientist turned civic data nerd Sarah Stamper takes a deep dive in FWIW.

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50 ways Trump is out of his mind (Yes, we’re counting)

Donald Trump — the man in possession of the United States’ nuclear codes — could be best described as ‘unhinged.’ Mark Jacob lays out 50 examples of Trump being absolutely out of his mind in this week’s Stop the Presses.

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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan talks to journalist Kara Swisher about Big Tech’s influence on the American government in the latest episode of Gloves Off. Watch now to learn more about how tech giants are entangled with the Trump admin — and to find out what Americans can do to push back.

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COURIER breaks down the Epstein files by the numbers (and they’re shocking)

Trump’s in the Epstein files how MANY times??? COURIER contributor Allan Piper answers that and more in his riveting new video where he takes a look at the Epstein files by the numbers.

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Pam Bondi was caught red-handed with her own personal ‘Burn Book’

At last week’s congressional hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi was caught with a burn book of disses and papers that appeared to be a congresswoman’s search history. COURIER has the story.

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New Yorkers re-raise the Pride flag at Stonewall in defiance of Trump

The Trump administration had previously removed a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, the first national monument to LGBTQ rights in the United States. COURIER has the video.

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Iowa Republicans back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote

The SAVE Act is a massive overhaul of the country’s elections. Iowa’s House delegation was part of the razor-thin margin that passed it. COURIER’s Iowa outpost, Iowa Starting Line, has the story.

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Hutchins warehouse owner won’t sell or lease to Trump’s ICE

An Amazon warehouse located in Hutchins, Texas, won’t be used as an ICE detention facility—but the federal agency still has plans to expand across the state.⁣ COURIER’s Courier Texas has the story.

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Records tie Merrimack ICE project to Ayotte donor

Records connect Merrimack ICE warehouse to Trammell Crow network tied to Gov. Kelly Ayotte donor Harlan Crow. COURIER’s New Hampshire outlet, Granite Post, takes a deep dive into the relationship.

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COURIER covers MAGA's Bad Bunny meltdown and updates on the Epstein Files

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:32:34 GMT

Hi folks —

Thank you for being a part of this 50,000+ community! This week, COURIER has been busy covering Bad Bunny’s iconic performance at the Super Bowl, developments around Epstein, and ICE’s cruelty.

Today COURIER also announced the launch of nine additional newsrooms in California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, and Utah. This expansion will add to the company’s network, which already consists of 11 state-based newsrooms and a national bureau.

COURIER is now hiring for positions across these new newsrooms. Apply here today!

- Charlotte Robertson

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What Was The U.S. State Department Doing With Epstein?

New files show that Epstein rented out his Boeing 727 (informally known as the Lolita Express) to the State Department. American Freakshow’s Nina Burleigh takes a look at how he used his private plane to wield political power.

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TV ads seem to think fascism is here to stay – we better not buy it

After Trump’s reelection, corporate advertisers switched up their messaging. FWIW guest author Denny Carter takes a look at the shift — and what it means for the state of American democracy.

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Addiction to access turns the media into collaborators

What happens when journalists become addicted to access? Mark Jacob takes a look at how the media can become complacent as they attempt to maintain access to political powerhouses in this week’s Stop the Presses.

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Join us for the State of the Swamp — use COURIER15 for ticket discount

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COURIER’s Akilah Hughes took a deep dive into MAGA’s reaction to Bad Bunny and the history of rejection and discrimination against Puerto Rico in this week’s episode of How Is This Better. Join the 19,000 and counting people who watched this critical episode.

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Donald Trump caught watching Bad Bunny’s halftime performance

Donald Trump was caught on camera tuning into Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime instead of Turning Point USA’s “alternative halftime show” with ally Kid Rock and others. COURIER has the video.

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Letters from children in Dilley Detention Center are deeply disturbing

ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken. COURIER shares their words.

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Projection calls out elites named in the Epstein files

Donald Trump and other elites who were named in the Epstein files were called out by this large-scale projection in Las Vegas ahead of the Super Bowl. COURIER shared the viral video.

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How the fight for public education secured Democrats a Tarrant County Senate seat

In a surprising turn of events, Republican Leigh Wambsganss lost a runoff election in Senate District 9 — a deep-red district in Texas’ Tarrant County — to Democrat Taylor Rehmet. Courier Texas has the story.

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Her mom was detained in the Zipps raids — now, she’s speaking out

Betzaida Torres’ life came crashing down after her mother was detained by immigration agents at Zipps Sports Grill. Now, her family is reeling in the absence of their mother.⁣ Copper Courier shares the details.

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How measles came back from the dead and what it means for North Carolina

Doctors say measles is entirely preventable. But an outbreak in South Carolina is now putting North Carolina doctors increasingly on edge. COURIER’s North Carolina outpost, Cardinal and Pine, has the story.

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COURIER exposes ICE's expansion plans and shines a light on the people fighting back

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:13:35 GMT

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This week, COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan sat down with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Sunrise Movement’s Executive Director Aru Shiney-Ajay for Gloves Off to talk about what’s happening on the ground in Minneapolis.

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Now let’s get into today’s roundup!

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All 23 industrial warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention ‘death camps’

COURIER’s national correspondent Camaron Stevenson takes a look at sites ICE is seeking to secure and shares a searchable map detailing each proposed site and its current status in Below the Beltway.

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Megyn Kelly is Rush Limbaugh in drag

Is Megyn Kelly just Rush Limbaugh in drag? In this week’s edition of Stop the Presses, author Mark Jacob takes a look at the similarities between the two conservatives’ rhetoric and how Kelly’s show taps into toxic masculinity.

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Minneapolis has the internet’s attention. Will Democrats finally do something with it?

Minneapolis has the internet’s attention ... so will Democrats finally do something with it? Executive Director of Priorities USA Danielle Butterfield takes a look at how Democrats can meet the moment for COURIER’s FWIW.

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Join COURIER and 3.14 Action for a special virtual event

This live conversation on March 12th will examine how political choices are reshaping healthcare access ahead of the midterms. We’ll break down how Trump, RFK Jr., and the broader MAHA agenda are impacting public health, who benefits, and what’s at stake for families across the country.

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COURIER’s How Is This Better? was nominated for the 2026 Ambies Awards! The show is part of a great lineup of podcasts in the running to win “Best Emerging Podcast.” The winner will be announced during the award ceremony on February 6th.

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Living in Trump’s America is starting to feel like Groundhog Day

Trump is using the same tactics over and over again … so much so that we’re starting feel like we’re in the movie Groundhog Day. COURIER contributor Allan Piper takes a deep dive into Trump’s tired strategy.

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Celebrities speak out against ICE at the 2026 Grammy Awards

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, many celebrities used their moment in the national spotlight to speak out against Trump’s ICE and stand up for immigrant communities. COURIER takes a look at who spoke out.

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ICE laughed at son who tried to bring his dad life-saving medication

A Minnesota teenager told MS Now that ICE laughed at him when he tried to bring his father life-saving heart medication after he was detained. The young man’s father was arrested at the McDonald’s where he works.

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Ready to stand up to the Trump admin? The resistance shops at COURIER

People across the country are gathering together to stand up to the Trump administration. Use code “FCKICEBUNDLE” to receive $5 when you purchase both COURIER’s F*ck ICE mug and F*ck ICE t-shirt.

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ICE is placing a detention facility in Surprise — here’s what our readers think

ICE announced last week that it is placing a 1,500-bed detention facility in Surprise, after recently paying $70 million for a 418,400-square-foot warehouse. COURIER’s Arizona outpost, Copper Courier, has the story.

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company evades millions in Nevada safety fines

The company has faced more than 800 environmental and safety violations on its Las Vegas tunnel project in the last two years, according to an investigation by ProPublica. COURIER’s The Nevadan has the story.

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Virginia expanded school vouchers — here’s what that means for public schools

As Virginia expands private school vouchers through a federal tax credit, educators are raising questions about access, accountability, and who benefits, COURIER’s Virginia outpost, Dogwood, reports.

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COURIER covers Alex Pretti's killing and Republicans fracture in the aftermath

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:21:33 GMT

Hi all — Thank you for being a part of this amazing 50,000+ community!

This week, COURIER launched Gloves Off, a show hosted by COURIER’s CEO and publisher, Tara McGowan, that’s aimed at cutting through the noise and holding power accountable. Watch the inaugural episode now, featuring Congresswoman and Texas Senate candidate, Jasmine Crockett:

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Trump’s paramilitary ruffians are killing our people and assaulting our rights

The decisions made by John Roberts’ Supreme Court have paved the way for the violence in Minneapolis and Trump’s continued reign of terror. Lisa Graves details how we can still fight back using the law in Grave Injustice.

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The secret financiers turning presidential power into profit

Guest author Scott Schuler takes a deep dive into the secret financiers profiting off of Trump’s second term as President — focusing on MAGA’s 1789 Capital — for COURIER’s FWIW.

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‘The Great Whitening’ and ‘Obama Derangement Syndrome’

“The MAGA right coined a phrase for those who find their leader abhorrent: Trump Derangement Syndrome. Like so many of their accusations, the phrase is pure projection,” writes Nina Burleigh for American Freakshow.

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COURIER broke 1 million followers on Instagram this week! Over the past year, we've worked to create bold content that is aimed at informing and engaging our online audiences. In today's America, it is more critical than ever for independent media to be honest and fearless — and COURIER will continue to be just that.

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The NRA calls for a ‘full investigation’ into ICE’s killing of Alex Pretti

The National Rifle Association and other gun activists broke with the Trump administration over the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis over the weekend. COURIER has the story.

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Minnesotans come together to mourn ICE killings

Thousands of Minnesotans gathered across several vigils in Minneapolis on Saturday. COURIER has video capturing the community coming together amid the tragic deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

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Flyers go up in Minneapolis for 5-year-old taken into custody by ICE

The flyers urged onlookers to call their Senator and say that the abduction was funded by taxpayer dollars. ICE reportedly used preschooler Liam Conejo Ramos as ‘bait,’ having him knock on the door of his family home.

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‘An embarrassment:’ Democrats criticize Fetterman’s silence following ICE killings

Pennsylvania Democrats are wondering where Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is after a federal agent killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. COURIER’s Pennsylvania outpost, The Keystone, has the story.

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North Carolina Dems condemn fatal shooting by Border Patrol

Amid the growing outcry over the shooting of Alex Pretti, Republican Thom Tillis called for a bipartisan investigation, but most other NC Republicans seemed to ignore it. ⁣COURIER’s Cardinal and Pine shares the details.

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Texas U.S. Senate candidates call for ICE overhaul after Minnesota shooting death

Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico called for the impeachment of US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a Saturday debate. Courier Texas has the story.

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COURIER covers ICE's violence and a racist Signal chat leak from a New Hampshire lawmaker

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:07:56 GMT

Hi all — Thank you for being a part of this amazing 50,000+ community! This week, COURIER has been busy covering ICE’s atrocities, Trump’s moves to take over Greenland, and more.

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Melania’s bizarre new movie rolls out

Melania has a documentary — and it’s backed by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and directed by serial abuser Brett Ratner. In this week’s American Freakshow, Nina Burleigh takes a deep dive into the bizarre project.

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We’re all domestic terrorists now …

“Using MAGA’s logic, we’re all domestic terrorists now. Not for any protest or civic action, but for trying to keep our kids and our communities safe,” writes Melissa Ryan in COURIER’s Ctrl Alt Right Delete.

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Fascists are at war with journalism. Why aren’t journalists at war with fascism?

In this week’s edition of Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob criticizes mainstream media for normalizing corruption and failing to be honest with the American people as Trump moves to build a dictatorship in order to pick up profits.

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COURIER contributor Allan Piper takes a deep dive into the numbers coming out of the first year of Trump’s second term — breaking down everything from ICE’s abduction of U.S. citizens to Trump’s golfing. The must-watch video is already going viral on TikTok.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 16+ million views and 1.8+ million likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 3.2+ million views and 142,000+ likes.

Street art critiquing ICE goes up in Seattle, Washington

Street artist Topsy shared new art earlier this week, depicting the Statue of Liberty bleeding out after being shot. The art went up outside of an immigration law firm in Seattle, Washington.

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Leaked Signal chat shows NH lawmaker advocating for whites-only schools

A leaked group chat appears to show New Hampshire State Rep. Kristin Noble advocating for whites-only schools. COURIER’s New Hampshire outpost, Granite Post, broke the story.

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**Danish member of the EU Parliament tells Trump to “F*ck off”**

European Parliament Member Anders Vistisen said in his speech to the EU’s legislative body, “Dear President Trump, listen very carefully. Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years … It is not for sale.”

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Wisconsin GOP bill would force women to return aborted tissue to doctors

Republican lawmakers want Wisconsin women who have medication abortions at home to collect blood and fetal remains in “catch kits.” COURIER’s UpNorthNews has the story.

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Pregnant NC police officer at risk of heart failure died waiting for an abortion

CiJi Graham, a Greensboro police officer, was refused treatment for potential heart failure and sent home after a pregnancy test came back positive. ⁣COURIER’s Cardinal and Pine shares the story.

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ICE detains an Arizona grandmother of 11

Norma Lopez-Acosta cleaned hotels, houses, and dishes to afford a modest life in Phoenix, raising her six children mostly on her own. Now, she sits in ICE custody. COURIER’s Copper Courier has the story.

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COURIER covers ICE's violence and the killing of Renee Good

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:58:08 GMT

Hi all — Thank you for being a part of this amazing 50,000+ community!

Host of COURIER’s Panic World, Ryan Broderick, was on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota to cover the protests taking place in the aftermath of ICE’s murder of 37-year-old mother of three, Renee Good.

This is a must-watch episode that documents Broderick’s on-the ground experience with protestors, law enforcement, ICE agents, right-wing YouTubers, and of course... some extreme cold.

- Charlotte Robertson

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How to build a radically truthful news outlet

In the age of Trump, journalists are failing to push back against disinformation. Mark Jacob highlights 10 ways news outlets can counteract the twisted reality being pushed by others in this week’s Stop the Presses.

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ICE agents shoot two, kill one, in regions targeted by far-right propaganda network

COURIER correspondent Camaron Stevenson takes a look at the uptick in aggression resulting from an extensive propaganda campaign coordinated by the White House in this week’s edition of Below the Beltway.

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Keith Edwards: What I learned building a progressive YouTube channel in 2025

Progressive content creator Keith Edwards grew his YouTube channel from 0 to 1M+ in just 15 months. Keith shares his top tips and tricks for growth on YouTube — and takes a look at what’s to come next in 2026 — for FWIW.

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COURIER is partnering with journalist and content creator Kat Tenbarge to bring news updates to you throughout the week. If you haven’t already, subscribe to COURIER’s YouTube now, and take a look at one of Kat’s first videos that breaks down Trump’s fear of impeachment.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 26+ million views and 3.9+ million likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 4.5+ million views and 307,000+ likes.

Image of Renee Good with text “Murdered by ICE” appears across from Trump’s DHS

Projections of Renee Good appeared across the street from Trump’s Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. after she was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota last week. COURIER has the video.

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Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globe Awards

Celebrities protested Trump’s ICE at the Golden Globes, wearing pins that read “ICE Out” and “Be Good.” The latter is a reference to Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman killed by ICE agents. COURIER has the story.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell shames colleagues defending murder of Minnesota mom

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) delivered a must-watch speech calling out his colleagues for defending ICE amid the murder of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three. COURIER has the video.

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ICE wants to warehouse people in Michigan, according to new report

Industrial warehouses weren’t built for people, but new reporting shows ICE plans to detain immigrants inside them. COURIER’s Michigan outpost, The ‘Gander, has the story.

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Winnable Harrisburg House seat opens up for Pennsylvania Democrats

Pennsylvania House Democrats have the opportunity to expand their majority as a Republican lawmaker steps away in November, reports COURIER’s Pennsylvania outlet, The Keystone.

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Sean Duffy claims credit for infrastructure bucks that actually came from Biden

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy changed the name on federal grants, but they still came from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. COURIER’s Wisconsin outlet, UpNorthNews, has the story.

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COURIER beat out legacy media outlets in 2025

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:26:38 GMT

Hi all — As always, thanks for being a part of our 50,000+ community! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season.

As we enter the New Year, COURIER is bringing on exciting new talent. Meet Mason, who you may already know from his account One Hand Politics or from his appearance on Jubilee’s Liberal vs. Maga episode. Check out his first video for COURIER fact-checking Trump’s war on Venezuela:

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Will the press continue to keep Trump’s military secrets?

The Washington Post and The New York Times kept Trump’s attack on Venezuela a secret — but was it in the public interest? Mark Jacob examines journalists’ decisions to keep Trump’s secrets in Stop the Presses.

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Domi-nation — and happy J-6 to those who celebrate

"Was there ever any doubt that this is where the fetish for 'masculine energy' ... was headed? Soft men with big, hard bank accounts cosplaying tough guys," writes Nina Burleigh in this week's American Freakshow.

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Two stars, one nomination, and 10 million followers

There’s a big battle brewing in Texas. Guest author Lucy Ritzmann of Open Tabs examines the two young Democratic superstars running for Texas’ Senate seat in the most recent edition of FWIW.

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COURIER emerged as one of the top political accounts in 2025, beating out legacy outlets like ABC News and The Washington Post in total social engagements throughout the year. Thank you to our friends at Magnitude Media for sharing this data in a recent edition of What’s Resonating.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.4+ million views and 126,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 766,000+ views and 17,000+ likes.

Sen. Mark Kelly releases powerful response to Trump threatening him

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) after Kelly called for troops not to follow illegal orders. The senator responded to the attacks in a must-watch video shared by COURIER.

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Many pardoned January 6th rioters have found their way back to jail

Trump pardoned rioters who attacked the Capitol on January 6th — but many of them have had continued trouble with the law. COURIER took a deep dive on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riot.

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Democrat debunks FOX News’ myths on Trump’s takeover of Venezuela

Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) schooled a FOX News reporter who was defending Trump’s decision to kidnap President Maduro of Venezuela. COURIER has the must-watch interview.

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Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians?

Democrats and pro-worker advocates hope this can be the year Virginia expands access to paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave to hundreds of thousands of workers. COURIER’s Dogwood has the story.

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An AI revolution takes hold in the Nevada desert

As tech giants move toward building the world’s largest data center in the state, locals fear the loss of Nevada’s largest natural lake. COURIER’s Nevada outpost, The Nevadan, has the story.

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Iowa Republicans back Trump as Maduro abduction risks war and regional instability

Iowa politicians are sharply divided after the Trump administration used military force to bomb Venezuela and abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. COURIER’s Iowa Starting Line covers the divide.

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COURIER shines a light on MAGA's latest meltdowns and more

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:29:52 GMT

Hi all — As always, thanks for being a part of our 50,000+ community!

Last week, grassroots organizers and independent media figures came together for COURIER’s Courage > Cowardice event in Washington, D.C.

Together, they discussed the failures made by political institutions and traditional media outlets in addressing the rise of authoritarianism in the United States and how people are coming together to find solutions without them.

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Return of the ‘Planet of the Apes’

Harvard’s conservative debate club quietly ejected all of its women. But why should we care? Because it reflects the “all-boys’ clubs of the Trumpocene,” writes Nina Burleigh in this week’s American Freakshow.

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It’s official: healthcare is about to get much more expensive for everyone

Republicans’ failure to reach a compromise will trigger a steep increase in healthcare premium costs. COURIER’s national correspondent Camaron Stevenson breaks down what you need to know in Below the Beltway.

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The embrace of Trump’s corruption isn’t an accident—it’s a calculated backlash

“The Trump Regime doesn’t even bother to hide its corruption ... [and] there are plenty of people and institutions willing to pay the piper,” writes Melissa Ryan in Ctrl Alt Right Delete.

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Make your MAGA uncle mad

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Since October, COURIER has seen more than 130M+ impressions and 13M+ engagements on ICE-related content. Polling has shown that Trump’s deployment of ICE is deeply unpopular — and COURIER is ensuring that ICE’s violence continues to be on full display.

COURIER’s role in shaping the conversation was highlighted by Resonate’s daily newsletter, which you can read here.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 5.7+ million views and 550,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.3+ million views and 37,000+ likes.

Woman tries to use Trump to justify her racism, but these cops aren’t having it

A woman was caught on bodycam footage using Trump to try to justify her racism. The cops who talked to her weren’t having any of it. COURIER has the viral video.

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Kristi Noem flees from hearing after being questioned about deported vet

Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fled a Homeland Security Committee meeting. The Hill reported that the meeting she claimed she needed to leave early for was actually canceled. COURIER has the video.

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Trump responds to Brown University shooting saying, “Things can happen”

In response to the school shooting at Brown University that killed two and injured nine, Trump stated, “Things can happen.” COURIER has the video of his alarming response.

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Greg Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools

Texas has officially launched a partnership with Turning Point USA—an organization that advocates for far-right, conservative politics—to create chapters in every high school and college. COURIER’s Courier Texas has the story.

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Trump just handed Big Tech a huge win — here’s what it means for Michigan

A new executive order would strip Michigan of the ability to regulate AI, instead creating a “one size fits all” federal framework. COURIER’s Michigan outpost, The ‘Gander, has the scoop.

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Gov. Ayotte’s ‘efficiency’ report reads like a Republican wish list

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s government efficiency commission is laying the groundwork to shrink and slash major services across the state. COURIER’s Granite Post covers the story.

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COURIER covers ICE attacking Democratic congresswoman and neo-Nazi rally in Arkansas

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:32:49 GMT

Hi all — As always, thanks for being a part of our 50,000+ community.

If you haven’t already, register to attend COURIER’s event, Courage > Cowardice, in Washington D.C. tomorrow evening. We’ll be coming together as a community to celebrate the end-of-the year and hear from leading voices in the resistance. I hope to see you there!

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The media must stop helping Trump market misery

We’re in an information war. As Americans armed with iPhones record ICE’s terror, the Trump admin is pushing back with cutesy nicknames and slick videos. Stop the Presses’ Mark Jacob breaks it down in his latest piece.

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Five storylines from 2025 that will shape what comes next

FWIW guest author Scott Schuler lays out America’s “2025 Politics Wrapped,” looking back on the top 5 storylines that shaped this past year — and that will shape the year to come.

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America’s ‘White Supremacist President’

“For me, the most troubling aspect of Trump’s attacks on Somali-Americans is how acceptable it’s become for the president ... to speak this way,” writes Melissa Ryan for Ctrl Alt Right Delete.

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Make your MAGA uncle mad

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COURIER’s national correspondent and author of Below the Beltway, Camaron Stevenson, sat down with Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, to break down one of the most tumultuous moments in the MAGA movement. Watch their must-see conversation:

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 13+ million views and 928,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.3+ million views and 48,000+ likes.

Saturday Night Live roasts Sec. Pete Hegseth over Venezuela boat strikes

The Secretary of War is coming under fire after striking a suspected drug-smuggling vessel and then launching a second strike that killed survivors of the initial attack. COURIER has the video.

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Trump’s ICE fires pepper ball at Democratic congresswoman

ICE pepper-sprayed and shot crowd suppression munitions at Rep. Adelita Grijalva. Despite video evidence, the Dept. of Homeland Security is denying this took place. COURIER has the video.

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Neo-Nazi group rallies outside Little Rock Central High in Arkansas

About two dozen members of an out-of-state group of neo-Nazi white supremacists, known as the “Blood Tribe,” rallied outside Little Rock Central High this past weekend. COURIER has the viral video.

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Evictions are on the rise in Virginia — lawmakers are trying to address the crisis

Eviction filings in January reached their highest level since January of 2020 in Virginia. COURIER’s Virginia outpost, Dogwood, covers how some lawmakers are working to address the issue.

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Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court

Instead of being on the playground or watching cartoons, dozens of children were forced to show up to an immigration court in downtown Tucson to fight against removal proceedings. Copper Courier has the story.

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Gov. Ayotte takes in maxed out donation from NH gunmaker after granting immunity

After Gov. Kelly Ayotte shielded a top New Hampshire firearms manufacturer from an avalanche of lawsuits, the company donated heavily to her campaign. COURIER’s Granite Post has the story.

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COURIER covers nationwide boycotts and death threats in New Hampshire

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:21:36 GMT

Hi all! COURIER’s upcoming event, Courage > Cowardice, is almost here — and tickets are limited!

On December 11th, we’re bringing together organizers, journalists, creators, and movement leaders who are rebuilding power and pushing back against extremism every day. Speakers include Yasmin Radjy, Meredith Lynch, Andrea Chalupa, Jack Cocchiarella, Brian Beutler, Rashad Robinson, Nourbese Flint, and Melissa Morales.

From movement building to media courage, these conversations will go deep into what it takes to meet this moment — and what comes next. With food, drinks, and an open-bar reception included, this is one of our most energizing events of the year.

Few spots remain — claim yours before they’re gone and be part of a powerful night of resistance, reflection, and community. I hope you’ll join me there!

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The French connection: Monsieur Epstein’s Parisian node

Epstein is said to have trafficked “more than a thousand” humans as a brothelkeeper to the elites. Nina Burleigh delves into public domain records to further dissect his disturbing European travels in American Freakshow.

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The males of MAGA manspread their insecurity

Mark Jacob takes a look into the fragile male egos behind the MAGA movement, examining key right-wingers like Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr., Jesse Watters, and more in this week’s Stop The Presses.

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Chief Justice John Roberts walks into Nuremberg, the film…

In this week’s scorching edition of Grave Injustice, Lisa Graves holds Supreme Court Justice John Roberts’ feet to the fire and dissects how his decisions are moving the law further away from justice.

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COURIER has doubled its social media following across state and national accounts from 4 million to 8.5 million since Trump was reelected. This growth was recently highlighted by The Washington Post.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 8.9+ million views and 825,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 2.1+ million views and 156,000+ likes.

Holiday carolers protest Home Depot’s relationship with Trump’s ICE

Holiday carolers sang outside of Home Depot to support the We Ain’t Buying It boycott. The boycott targeted Home Depot, Target, and Amazon for enabling the Trump administration. COURIER has the viral video.

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Indiana Republican says he’s a ‘No’ on redistricting after Trump uses slur

Indiana Senate Republican Mike Bohacek, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, announced he will vote ‘No’ on Trump’s redistricting efforts, citing Trump’s offensive slur as the reason why. COURIER has the story.

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Flash mob protesting ICE breaks out in Home Depot

Protesters beat on drums, dressed up, and more to protest ICE. The flash mob came ahead of the nationwide ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ boycott of Home Depot, Target, and Amazon. COURIER has the video.

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Goodlander gets bomb, death threats amid NH GOP smear campaign

COURIER’s New Hampshire outfit, Granite Post, reported on bomb and death threats Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander’s office fielded after Trump called her and fellow lawmakers “traitors.”

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Medical students are questioning their future in Texas

COURIER Texas spoke with an OB-GYN in training who wants to provide the highest standard of care for women — but she fears that state laws won’t let her.

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ICE to send 50 more agents to Raleigh, immigrant rights group says

ICE agents are poised to increase their presence in Raleigh less than two weeks after the US Border Patrol seemed to end its previous operation in the state, reports COURIER’s North Carolina outlet, Cardinal and Pine.

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