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Musk on His Involvement in Politics: 'I Got Carried Away'
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO reflected on his 2024 political engagement in a new interview with The Economist, marking a notable shift from earlier statements.
ICE Detains Ecuadorian Woman at Denver Airport Over Visa Overstay
Chantal Alejandra Morales Rojas, 27, was taken into custody while boarding a Southwest Airlines flight; supporters raised more than $100,000 for her legal defense within two days.
Wisconsin Officials Open Investigation Into Fatal Police Shooting
State authorities announce formal review of incident as community members demand transparency; details remain limited as investigation is in early stages.
Study Finds Immigration Boosts State Economies — But Political Support Remains Divided
A new analysis shows rural, conservative-leaning states could see the largest economic gains from immigration reform, despite political opposition to increased migration.
Retirees May Need $185,000 for Healthcare in Retirement, Fidelity Estimates
The estimate marks a 7.5% increase from last year and does not include long-term care costs, which could add another $135,000.
Bipartisan Consensus Emerges on Addiction Treatment Infrastructure as Policy Divide Persists
Policy experts from across the ideological spectrum are converging on treatment expansion as a rare area of agreement in the fractured drug policy debate.
Trump Administration Fires Newly Appointed US Attorney, Sparking Legal Battle over Removal Authority
Roger Rogoff was dismissed 54 minutes after taking office and is now challenging the dismissal in what legal experts say could set precedent for presidential power over court-appointed prosecutors.
Democrats Seize on AI Data Center Backlash That's Dividing Rural Republicans in Texas
The issue has emerged as a potential vulnerability for Gov. Greg Abbott, with rural conservatives increasingly alarmed over water consumption, farmland loss and electricity costs from massive server warehouses.
RealClearPolitics Opinion Piece Critiques Progressive Policy Through Tech Lens
Conservative commentator argues progressive proposals use Silicon Valley language to mask dystopian policy goals.
Ninth Circuit Ruling Allows Flight Attendants Discrimination Case Against Union to Proceed to Trial
The unanimous panel found sufficient evidence that the Association of Flight Attendants failed to represent two members who were fired for expressing religious views.