‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed - The New York Times

kept by eddie nov 27, 25

Speaker Mike Johnson described being overwhelmed by the crushing demands of his role, joking his title is in name only.

Using a Gun to Defend Yourself? The Right to Kill Is Growing.
State legislatures are expanding self-defense statutes to allow lethal force in more situations, reflecting a growing trend in American gun-rights advocacy.
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Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban
Australia begins enforcing a social media ban for under-16s, with commenters debating its effectiveness, privacy implications, and potential for circumvention.
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