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State Dept. staff—including Noem—will move into Institute of Peace building despite ongoing legal dispute
Mar 27, 2026

State Dept. staff—including Noem—will move into Institute of Peace building despite ongoing legal dispute

After the 2025 DOGE raid, a court ruling on ownership of the building remains in limbo.

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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US Mint takes down video of meeting criticizing proposed Trump 24K gold coin
Mar 17, 2026

US Mint takes down video of meeting criticizing proposed Trump 24K gold coin

A coin advisory committee called the design for the America 250 coin something only produced by "kings or dictators."

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid
Mar 06, 2026

Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid

Footage obtained by The Handbasket’s lawsuit shows a hostile takeover on March 17, 2025.

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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Conspiracy theorist election denier given FEMA’s second-most important role
Dec 09, 2025

Conspiracy theorist election denier given FEMA’s second-most important role

Gregg Phillips will lead the Office of Response and Recovery, “the heart of what FEMA does.”

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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USTA bans trans athletes from competing as women to comply with Trump executive order
Dec 04, 2025

USTA bans trans athletes from competing as women to comply with Trump executive order

The national tennis governing body's policy change was made with no announcement.

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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FEMA employee terminated for signing whistleblower letter
Nov 26, 2025

FEMA employee terminated for signing whistleblower letter

It appears to be a major violation of federal whistleblower protections and constitutional rights.

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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Trump mandates all federal agencies send email blaming Dems for potential gov’t shutdown
Sep 30, 2025

Trump mandates all federal agencies send email blaming Dems for potential gov’t shutdown

Workers call the partisan email "a vile slap in the face."

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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Kimmel reinstatement preempted Disney+ price increase
Sep 23, 2025

Kimmel reinstatement preempted Disney+ price increase

The Handbasket reported first Monday evening on Bluesky

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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Top FEMA official resigns after staffers ousted for negative Charlie Kirk comments
Sep 15, 2025

Top FEMA official resigns after staffers ousted for negative Charlie Kirk comments

Employees have been warned their social media posts could impact employment.

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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DC National Guard members actively training to carry pistols in capital mission
Aug 19, 2025

DC National Guard members actively training to carry pistols in capital mission

Sources confirm to The Handbasket that task force members are preparing to be armed.

Marisa Kabas
Marisa Kabas
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