Thomas Reed

Thomas writes about politics, culture, and the media. He’s especially interested in how narrative framing shapes public opinion — and how often the press gets it wrong.

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Supreme Court rolls out recusal software, tightens filing rules for attorneys

The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it has developed new software to help justices identify potential conflicts of interest, a move that adds automated teeth…
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Texas jury awards $3.2 million to teen falsely accused of racial bullying after viral sleepover hoax

A Texas jury handed Asher Vann a $3.2 million verdict after finding that false accusations of racially motivated bullying destroyed his adolescence, invaded his privacy,…
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Shia LaBeouf arrested on battery charges after alleged Mardi Gras brawl in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday after allegedly punching two people outside a Royal Street business during Mardi Gras celebrations, police…
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Hegseth moves to oust Army colonel who served under Milley, clearing path for dozens of stalled promotions

War Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to remove Col. Dave Butler, a senior Army public affairs officer and strategic adviser who previously…
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NYC Mayor Mamdani proposes record $127 billion budget with 9.5% property tax hike

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the self-described democratic socialist who now runs America's largest city, dropped a $127 billion preliminary budget proposal on Tuesday…
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Election integrity coalition urges Supreme Court to enforce Election Day ballot deadline

A coalition of election integrity organizations filed an amicus brief on Tuesday pressing the Supreme Court to uphold what they argue is a straightforward requirement…
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Donald Trump

Trump draws hard line on Gateway tunnel: 'not one dollar' in federal money for cost overruns

President Trump declared Monday that the federal government will not cover a single dollar in cost overruns on the Gateway tunnel project, the massive rail…
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Trump says he hasn't heard about Noem and Lewandowski's reported relationship

President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday evening that he was unaware of news reports describing a close personal relationship between DHS…
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Newsom signs clean energy deal with the UK as California gas prices hit $4.58 and refineries flee the state

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a memorandum of understanding with U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on Monday, pledging collaboration on climate change, a deal that includes…
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Rhode Island hockey rink shooter posted trans-rights threat on X one night before killing two family members

A 56-year-old father opened fire at a Pawtucket, Rhode Island, ice rink during a high school hockey game Monday afternoon, killing two family members, critically…
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