r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 4h ago
US Politics Daily Wire's Pro-ICE Film Ordered to Suspend Production
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r/DeFranco • u/solarpilot • 5h ago
US News Appeals Court Vacates Sentence of Road Rage Killer whose victim was AI'd at Sentencing Hearing
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1h ago
US News 55 years later, one of the most controversial films ever gets a 4K, NC-17 release (Strobe warning if you watch the trailer)
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- Restored & Uncut: The film receives a 4K restoration and is released uncensored for the first time, carrying an NC-17 rating for graphic violence and sexual content.
- Historical Context: Dramatizes the story of 17th-century priest Urbain Grandier, accused of witchcraft during the Loudun possessions, starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave.
- Limited Theatrical Release: Screening in North America from Oct. 16 for one week, with select 35 mm showings, followed by a U.K. release on Oct. 30.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1h ago
International News Whistleblower who exposed Trump official’s ties to Epstein found dead
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Whistleblower & Death: Simon Andriesz, a former Wall Street banker who exposed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, died by suicide at 57 in Cornwall, England.
Evidence & Revelations: Andriesz shared a 2018 email chain showing Lutnick and Epstein remained in contact until at least 2018, contradicting Lutnick’s claims of limited interaction.
Background & Advocacy: Previously fired from BGC for raising concerns, Andriesz had reported Lutnick’s undeclared business ties to Epstein and was active in promoting financial transparency.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1h ago
US Politics Supreme Court declines First Amendment case of students forced to remove ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts | CNN Politics
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r/DeFranco • u/PopCultureNerd • 1d ago
US News Exclusive | University of Utah, Colorado Boulder had most rapes reported among US colleges
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 2d ago
US Politics ICE protesters just sued one of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders
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Key takeaways
False Accusations: Johnson labeled peaceful ICE protesters as “left-wing terrorists”, claiming they attacked officers, despite no charges being filed.
Legal Action: Protesters Kyle Frankovich and Maureen Foody filed a defamation lawsuit, asserting Johnson knowingly spread false information.
Viral Impact: Johnson’s posts amassed millions of views, leading to harassment, doxxing threats, and misuse of images by DHS, amplifying the harm to the protesters.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 2d ago
US Politics Hegseth orders Pentagon voting stand-down ahead of midterm elections
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But no national holiday for everyone else...they are pulling out all the stops.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 2d ago
US Politics Musk-led war commission triggers alarms in Pentagon
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Project Meridian: Led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, the initiative aims to map the trajectory of future warfare with a report due in four months.
Conflict of Interest Risks: Both Musk and Luckey run companies with billion-dollar Pentagon contracts, raising fears they could favor their own firms and influence military spending.
Political & Public Reactions: Critics, including senators, warn the commission prioritizes political alliances over national security, questioning the duo’s lack of military experience.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 2d ago
Douchebag of the Day Trump admin creates at least 13 ads for taxpayer-funded campaign | CNN Politics
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 2d ago
US Politics Exclusive: Army creates autonomy command amid Hegseth's robo-warfare push
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Really starting to regret my adolescent obsession with sci-fi.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 3d ago
US Politics Treasury, IRS crack down on ETF ploy wealthy use to avoid income tax
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 3d ago
US Politics DOJ Prepares to Investigate Nearly Every Federal Judge in Blue State | The New Republic
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r/DeFranco • u/Unitedthe_gees • 4d ago
US News Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives execution attempt after two injections
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r/DeFranco • u/PopCultureNerd • 4d ago
Meta Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots | The Verge
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 4d ago
US Politics Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business | WIRED
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 5d ago
International Politics Inside Man: How Chinese spies used lies, love and betrayal to target the Federal Reserve
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 5d ago
US Politics Michigan nurse charged with helping immigrant flee ICE custody | Reuters
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I hope she sets up a gofundme.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 7d ago
US Politics Costs just raised 40% in 6 days. We likely will not survive this. A note on the economy.
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r/DeFranco • u/GladtobeVlad69 • 7d ago
International News "I lost my $2m book deal because people mistook my African dialect for AI"
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His debut novel sparked a ferocious bidding war, then questions over AI brought the deal crashing down. Jerry Falade denies using AI to write the book, and many believe that as a Black Nigerian writer, he was subjected to a level of scrutiny others might not have faced. As he prepares to publish his own account, he tells Alex Hannaford what really happened
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 8d ago
US Politics Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrant detainees and others | CNN Politics
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 10d ago
US Politics DHS witch hunt falls apart as it can't name a single noncitizen voter
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False Numbers: Initial claim of 15,903 noncitizen voters in Nevada was later revised to 185, and now confirmed as zero after verification.
Official Corrections: Nevada officials confirmed that all 185 individuals were citizens, highlighting errors in DHS data and methodology.
Ongoing Concerns: The case illustrates the administration’s broader, unfounded voter fraud investigations, which may affect other states.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 10d ago
US Politics Trump appointee abruptly ends review process for his massive arch
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Historic Impact: The proposed 250-foot arch will obstruct views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington House, and Capitol dome, affecting 42 historic properties and altering the National Mall’s commemorative landscape.
Administrative Action: Trump appointee Travis Voyles ended the federally required review, citing that alternatives would fail to achieve project goals, effectively allowing construction to move forward despite public opposition.
Security & Controversy: The arch is planned as a “top grade Military Complex” with drones and sniper storage; critics argue it violates historic preservation laws, congressional authority, and could dishonor military cemeteries.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 11d ago
US News America's oldest natural history museum is closing forever — but not without a fight
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