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But this ordinary Saturday morning turned into a nightmare when, suddenly, three unmarked vehicles stopped his truck and four masked men jumped out.
Why it matters: But this ordinary Saturday morning turned into a nightmare when, suddenly, three unmarked vehicles stopped his truck and four masked men jumped out.
Rarely, they can also have side effects.
Why it matters: Rarely, they can also have side effects.
Tom Homan said if the allegations against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer are true, “I don’t think he should ever have cleared vetting.” “There’s several things under review,” Homan said on CNN about the officer, Army veteran David Brouillette.
Why it matters: Tom Homan said if the allegations against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer are true, “I don’t think he should ever have cleared vetting.” “There’s several things under review,” Homan said on CNN about the officer, Army veteran David Brouillette.
Biden's lawyers filed a notice of voluntary dismissal Friday in a related case that has the effect of ending the legal battle.
Why it matters: Biden's lawyers filed a notice of voluntary dismissal Friday in a related case that has the effect of ending the legal battle.
When Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa launched her campaign last year, data centers barely registered with voters.
Why it matters: When Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa launched her campaign last year, data centers barely registered with voters.
Some of the workers I tracked down had come to the U.S. legally through the H-2A visa program and were harmed and exploited by labor contractors — despite protections that were supposed to be guaranteed by the federal government.
Why it matters: Some of the workers I tracked down had come to the U.S. legally through the H-2A visa program and were harmed and exploited by labor contractors — despite protections that were supposed to be guaranteed by the federal government.
Trump-backed candidates prevailed over other Republicans in the race for governor and a key U.S. House seat.
Why it matters: Trump-backed candidates prevailed over other Republicans in the race for governor and a key U.S. House seat.
The massive granite structure would be topped with a golden winged figure flanked by two gilded eagles.
Why it matters: The massive granite structure would be topped with a golden winged figure flanked by two gilded eagles.
New York City’s health department served notice of the second death in a statement on Saturday.
Why it matters: New York City’s health department served notice of the second death in a statement on Saturday.
But some of the newly released documents are tied to a company that largely isn't used in the United States, and experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Why it matters: But some of the newly released documents are tied to a company that largely isn't used in the United States, and experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a sophisticated network of scammers who target people caught in immigration proceedings, bilking them of their savings and causing some to be deported, following a ProPublica report that complaints of such fraud doubled under the second administration of President Donald Trump.
Why it matters: The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a sophisticated network of scammers who target people caught in immigration proceedings, bilking them of their savings and causing some to be deported, following a ProPublica report that complaints of such fraud doubled under the second administration of President Donald Trump.
The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue and comes less than a year after President Donald Trump urged pregnant women not to take the painkiller over its links to autism — a claim scientists said is based on “no evidence whatsoever.” Appeals judges, all Democratic appointees, ruled Monday that the lower court was wrong to exclude expert testimony from three doctors offered by parents and guardians who tied Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism and ADHD in children.
Why it matters: The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue and comes less than a year after President Donald Trump urged pregnant women not to take the painkiller over its links to autism — a claim scientists said is based on “no evidence whatsoever.” Appeals judges, all Democratic appointees, ruled Monday that the lower court was wrong to exclude expert testimony from three doctors offered by parents and guardians who tied Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism and ADHD in children.
Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
Why it matters: Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
Why it matters: Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
movement led by activist Michael Trazzi—as they marched towards Open AI and DeepMind offices on San Francisco’s fourth street to demand regulation of AI and halt its progress at its current level, SF Chronicle reported.
Why it matters: movement led by activist Michael Trazzi—as they marched towards Open AI and DeepMind offices on San Francisco’s fourth street to demand regulation of AI and halt its progress at its current level, SF Chronicle reported.
"I'm entitled to be buried there, and so are my colleagues," he said.
Why it matters: "I'm entitled to be buried there, and so are my colleagues," he said.
Florida is heading into a redistricting fight that could change who controls the U.S. House. The real issue is not just lines on a map; it is whether state power gets used to lo...
Why it matters: Florida is heading into a redistricting fight that could change who controls the U.S. House. The real issue is not just lines on a map; it is whether state power gets used to lo...
House Judiciary Democrats have formally asked FBI Director Kash Patel to fill out a standard alcohol screening questionnaire. The demand adds fresh pressure as the FBI faces a $...
Why it matters: House Judiciary Democrats have formally asked FBI Director Kash Patel to fill out a standard alcohol screening questionnaire. The demand adds fresh pressure as the FBI faces a $...
The Supreme Court declined to hear a wrongful death case tied to Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-era nursing home policy. That means the family’s push for accountability over deaths linked...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court declined to hear a wrongful death case tied to Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-era nursing home policy. That means the family’s push for accountability over deaths linked...
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story that questioned his conduct and reliability. The case matters because it sh...
Why it matters: FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story that questioned his conduct and reliability. The case matters because it sh...
The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....
Why it matters: The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....
A federal wrongful-death lawsuit over Charles Adair’s death tests whether local law enforcement can be forced into a public record when someone dies in custody.
Why it matters: A federal wrongful-death lawsuit over Charles Adair’s death tests whether local law enforcement can be forced into a public record when someone dies in custody.
A federal judge in Rhode Island dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls from the state. The ruling matters because it blocks a federal demand f...
Why it matters: A federal judge in Rhode Island dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls from the state. The ruling matters because it blocks a federal demand f...
Ticketmaster’s owner is facing a lawsuit that says it used monopoly power to squeeze fans and raise costs. The case matters because it puts a number on how corporate control can...
Why it matters: Ticketmaster’s owner is facing a lawsuit that says it used monopoly power to squeeze fans and raise costs. The case matters because it puts a number on how corporate control can...
The Justice Department has sued Connecticut and New Haven over sanctuary policies it says block federal immigration enforcement. The case matters because it turns a policy fight...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has sued Connecticut and New Haven over sanctuary policies it says block federal immigration enforcement. The case matters because it turns a policy fight...
Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis. That matters now because two U.S. citizens are dead, a...
Why it matters: Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis. That matters now because two U.S. citizens are dead, a...
The Department of Justice is suing several states to obtain sensitive voter data, igniting a fierce debate over federal authority in elections. This issue matters now as it rais...
Why it matters: The Department of Justice is suing several states to obtain sensitive voter data, igniting a fierce debate over federal authority in elections. This issue matters now as it rais...
The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a Maine mother’s lawsuit against a school district regarding her parental rights related to her child’s gender transition. This ruling...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a Maine mother’s lawsuit against a school district regarding her parental rights related to her child’s gender transition. This ruling...
Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender...
Why it matters: Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender...
A group of former FBI agents is suing FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi after being fired for their involvement in the Trump 2020 election probe. This lawsu...
Why it matters: A group of former FBI agents is suing FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi after being fired for their involvement in the Trump 2020 election probe. This lawsu...
Fired former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the bureau’s leadership of orchestrating politically motivated mass firings — and citing Deputy Attorney Ge...
Why it matters: Fired former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the bureau’s leadership of orchestrating politically motivated mass firings — and citing Deputy Attorney Ge...
The City of Seattle is seeking a new trial and planning an appeal after a jury awarded $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2020 shooting during the Capitol Hill...
Why it matters: The City of Seattle is seeking a new trial and planning an appeal after a jury awarded $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2020 shooting during the Capitol Hill...
A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure. The lawsuit matters because school boards make decisions that shape daily life for...
Why it matters: A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure. The lawsuit matters because school boards make decisions that shape daily life for...
Emergency crews keep getting called to Fort Mill’s Silfab factory after workers reported breathing problems and other incidents. The pattern matters because repeated medical eme...
Why it matters: Emergency crews keep getting called to Fort Mill’s Silfab factory after workers reported breathing problems and other incidents. The pattern matters because repeated medical eme...
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine. The probe matters...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine. The probe matters...
President Trump said he used a mail-in ballot in Florida, even though he has spent years attacking mail voting. The contradiction matters because he is also pushing changes that...
Why it matters: President Trump said he used a mail-in ballot in Florida, even though he has spent years attacking mail voting. The contradiction matters because he is also pushing changes that...
Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
Why it matters: Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
Two juries in New Mexico and California just handed Meta major losses over how its apps treat kids. The rulings matter because they test whether Big Tech can keep selling “safet...
Why it matters: Two juries in New Mexico and California just handed Meta major losses over how its apps treat kids. The rulings matter because they test whether Big Tech can keep selling “safet...
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how election-day deadlines work in federal races. The outcome could affect whether states can count ballots received after...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how election-day deadlines work in federal races. The outcome could affect whether states can count ballots received after...
A federal judge in Texas dismissed X’s lawsuit against advertisers it accused of organizing a boycott. The ruling cuts off one of X’s key legal attacks on the companies that pul...
Why it matters: A federal judge in Texas dismissed X’s lawsuit against advertisers it accused of organizing a boycott. The ruling cuts off one of X’s key legal attacks on the companies that pul...
How to Become a Modern Tyrant The playbook hasn't changed. The tools have. NOLIGARCHY.US · 2025 Dictators used to need armies. Now they need algorithms. The steps to seize power...
Why it matters: How to Become a Modern Tyrant The playbook hasn't changed. The tools have. NOLIGARCHY.US · 2025 Dictators used to need armies. Now they need algorithms. The steps to seize power...
The Justice Department has sued Harvard, saying the university failed to protect students from discrimination tied to the post-October 7 fallout. The case matters because it cou...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has sued Harvard, saying the university failed to protect students from discrimination tied to the post-October 7 fallout. The case matters because it cou...
Afroman won a legal fight tied to an Ohio sheriff’s raid on his home, and the case is now feeding a bigger argument about police accountability. The story matters because it sho...
Why it matters: Afroman won a legal fight tied to an Ohio sheriff’s raid on his home, and the case is now feeding a bigger argument about police accountability. The story matters because it sho...