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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump admin SPIED on protestors during Minnesota immigration crackdown

Government records uncovered in recent court filings show that the Department of Homeland Security launched a mass surveillance operation against groups that protested the immigration crackdown in Minnesota – including labor unions, nonprofits and climate groups. Undercover agents sat in churches, schools and public libraries, and infiltrated Signal chats. Emilia González Avalos, a Minneapolis organizer whose meeting was surveilled, said the operation "feels like a confession." The government, she added, "came looking for a conspiracy and found neighbors."

How did Minneapolis organizer Emilia González Avalos describe the experience of having her meeting surveilled?
Emilia González Avalos stated that the operation "feels like a confession" and noted that the government "came looking for a conspiracy and found neighbors."
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What methods did the government use to monitor the activities of the protesters?
The government utilized undercover agents in locations such as churches, schools, and public libraries, and they also infiltrated Signal chats.
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What specific locations did undercover agents occupy during the surveillance operation in Minnesota?
Undercover agents sat in churches, schools, and public libraries.
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What specific types of groups were targeted by the Department of Homeland Security's surveillance in Minnesota?
The surveillance operation targeted groups including labor unions, nonprofits, and climate groups that were protesting the immigration crackdown.
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Which government agency was involved in the mass surveillance operation against protesters during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota?
The Department of Homeland Security launched the mass surveillance operation.
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REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - New: Iran Now Offering Bounties for Killed or Captured American Soldiers

What are the current economic and maritime conditions facing Iran?
Iran is experiencing a financial crisis with inflation at astronomic levels, and its ports are currently being blockaded by the United States Navy.
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What is the current state of Iran's civil leadership following American military actions?
Iran's civil leadership has been reduced to the third level due to the use of American explosives.
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How has the internal power structure of Iran changed according to reports regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps appears to be either in charge or angling to be in charge, having already seized control of the remaining parts of Iran's military.
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What has Iran recently begun offering in response to its ongoing conflicts with the United States and Israel?
Iran is now offering bounties for American soldiers who are killed or captured.
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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Scoop: Inside Trump's secret backchannel to Iran's Revolutionary Guard

In mid-May, U.S. negotiators trying to reach a deal with Iran to end the war ran into a problem: They couldn't tell if the people across the table actually spoke for the country's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). - So Trump administration officials did something unconventional — they went around Iran's negotiators and reached out directly to IRGC leadership. The person they tapped for the backchannel was Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, who had something very few others do: the trust of both U.S. and IRGC leaders. Why it matters: The episode, which was detailed by three sources with direct knowledge and has not been previously reported, shows how tricky it's been for the U.S. to…

How did the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei affect the power structure in Iran?
The assassination of Ali Khamenei and other senior political leaders, followed by 40 days of fighting, significantly strengthened the IRGC's control over national security and foreign policy decision-making.
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Why did a proposed secret meeting in Erbil between senior U.S. and Iranian negotiators fail to materialize?
While the Iranians did not rule out the meeting, they expressed security concerns that Israeli intelligence assets in Iraqi Kurdistan might attempt to assassinate them in Erbil or during their travel.
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What occurred on May 14 to facilitate a secure conversation between Barzani and Gen. Ahmad Vahidi?
An IRGC official arrived at Barzani's office in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, carrying an encrypted phone to conduct a secure call.
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Who was the commander of the IRGC that Nechirvan Barzani contacted on behalf of the U.S. administration?
General Ahmad Vahidi was the commander of the IRGC contacted through the backchannel.
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Why did the Trump administration seek a backchannel to the IRGC leadership in May 2026?
U.S. negotiators were uncertain if the official Iranian negotiators—Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi—actually spoke for the IRGC or were being overruled by them.
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Who was the mediator used by the Trump administration to establish a backchannel to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leadership?
Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, was used as the mediator because he holds the trust of both the U.S. and IRGC leaders.
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In mid-May, U.S. negotiators trying to reach a deal with Iran to end the war ran into a problem: They couldn't tell if the people across the table actually spoke for the country's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). - So Trump administration officials did something unconventional — they went around Iran's negotiators and reached out directly to IRGC leadership. The person they tapped for the backchannel was Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, who had something very few others do: the trust of both U.S. and IRGC leaders. Why it matters: The episode, which was detailed by three sources with direct knowledge and has not been previously reported, shows how tricky it's been for the U.S. to…Open

WASHINGTONPOST (Matthew Choi) - Blanche on whether DOJ will be independent: ‘I’m not going to pledge that’

The newly sworn-in attorney general rejected the idea of an independent Justice Deportment, lent support to Jeanine Pirro and declared the “anti-weaponization” fund dead.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - From My Pillow to Press Secretary?

Jacob Soboroff went to Union Square Greenmarket to ask New Yorkers for their predictions on Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as White House Press Secretary, Rep. AOC’s egg-freezing journey, burrito-flation and more.

Who is the individual being discussed in relation to the White House Press Secretary position?
Karoline Leavitt is the individual mentioned in relation to the White House Press Secretary position.
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What specific topics were discussed during the interviews conducted by Jacob Soboroff at the Union Square Greenmarket?
The discussions included predictions for the replacement of Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary, Rep. AOC’s egg-freezing journey, and the phenomenon of burrito-flation.
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Who did Jacob Soboroff interview at the Union Square Greenmarket regarding political and social topics?
Jacob Soboroff interviewed New Yorkers at the Union Square Greenmarket to gather their predictions and thoughts on various topics including Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as White House Press Secretary, Rep. AOC’s egg-freezing journey, and burrito-flation.
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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Fmr. Sen. Doug Jones hopes Alabama can flip blue in race for governor | The Hill Sunday

Alabama is a traditional "red" state, but the political environment is such that democrats are looking to flip it blue. Do they have a chance? Former Senator Doug Jones hopes so. #alabama #dougjones #governor

YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Doctor on WNBA: You can't undo genetic male-female difference | Sunday Agenda

Jennifer Sey and Dr. Gregory Brown discussed how the WNBA is handling the escalating transgender athlete debate on "Sunday Agenda."

What specific topic was discussed by Jennifer Sey and Dr. Gregory Brown regarding the WNBA?
They discussed how the WNBA is handling the escalating transgender athlete debate.
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Who were the participants in the Sunday Agenda discussion regarding the WNBA and transgender athletes?
The discussion featured Jennifer Sey and Dr. Gregory Brown.
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AMERICANTHINKER - America’s economy was being traded away...until Trump stepped in.

By Joseph Ford Cotto Trump’s tariffs exposed a vast transshipment racket, and his administration is now closing the loopholes that let foreign exporters evade them.