Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Today, Trump removes the Wall Street Journal from his Scotland trip press pool; Donald’s second favorite island and another list; the new VA budget pushes to privatize healthcare for veterans; administration officials have been accused of defying about a third of the court orders against them; ICE agents are harassing the courthouse volunteers who assist besieged immigrants; more than 200 Venezuelans disappeared to a megaprison in El Salvador returned home and they’re telling their stories; Fox News’ Jesse Watters was forced into an embarrassing walk-back over his claims about Gavin Newsom; we finally know how much Martin Shkreli’s Wu-Tang album cost; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.

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Stories
Trump's Second Favorite Island | Zach Kahn

“We Were Kidnapped” | Mother Jones

The New VA Budget Pushes to Privatize Care, Risking the Veterans Health System | Military.com

ICE Agents Are Harassing the Courthouse Volunteers Who Assist Besieged Immigrants | Mother Jones

Fox News’ Jesse Watters forced into embarrassing walkback over Gavin Newsom claims | The Independent

We Finally Know How Much Martin Shkreli's Wu-Tang Album Cost | Gizmodo

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Hundreds turn out as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Paul Tonko hold town hall in Plattsburgh

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