Policy & Law

Milo Yiannopoulos Held in ICE Custody at Louisiana Detention Center

The British-born commentator, who previously worked as chief of staff for Kanye West, was taken into federal immigration custody ahead of a scheduled concert.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hochul ICE Policy Faces Legal Challenge as Sheriffs Sue, Opponent Cites Victim Cases

Fifteen New York sheriffs have filed suit challenging the state's ban on 287(g) agreements with federal immigration authorities.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Meal Kit Customers Report Receiving Empty Boxes, Spoiled Food from Blue Apron, Marley Spoon

Blue Apron and Marley Spoon face mounting customer complaints as weeks-long supply chain disruptions leave subscribers with incomplete or damaged deliveries.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Newsom Plans Four-Day Tour of Southern States Ahead of Potential 2028 Bid

California governor's 'Take it Back Tour' will span South Carolina, Alabama and North Carolina over 10 counties in early primary territory.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Kamala Harris Uses Trump's 'Too Big to Rig' Phrase in Midterms Video, Drawing Republican Fire

Former vice president urged Democrats to turn out in force while warning Republicans are "cheating" ahead of November elections.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Missouri Deputy Attorney General Found Alive 6 Days After Vanishing in Wyoming Wilderness

Shaun Mackelprang, 55, was rescued by helicopter near Scott Lake in the Wind River Range after an extensive multi-agency search effort.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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X Disables 200,000 Inauthentic Chinese Accounts in Influence Operation Targeting US AI Policy

The bot network pushed claims linking data centers to rising electricity costs, though research from the Institute for Energy Research found no statistical connection between server density and household bills.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Federal Judge Rules Pentagon's Actions Against Anthropic Were Illegal, Baseless

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin wrote in a 59-page ruling that the government sought to 'make a public example' of the AI company for its criticism of defense policy.

By Diane Park · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Good Good Golf Faces Backlash Over Ad Depicting Man Tackling Woman

Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy pull products, Callaway distances itself after viral ad sparks debate over corporate response to perceived depictions of violence.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fact-Checking Tucker Carlson: Data Center Blackout Claims Investigated

AllSides found claims about Homer City energy prices and grid failures attributed to local officials were fabricated; the actual project is in Center Township, 50 miles east of Pittsburgh.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read