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In Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown
The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal…
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Meta glasses are killing the vibe
The comical charm of Meta’s new AI-enhanced, smart glasses is that they’re seemingly made for someone unimpressed, perha…
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The US is better off than it was in 1976. So why does it feel worse?
This story was originally published on June 29 in The Highlight. To get access to member-exclusive stories like this eve…
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The Fight for International Justice Continues
Despite setbacks, the powerful can still be held to account for their crimes.…
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Iran’s Arsenal Starts With Its Islands
A guide to Tehran’s nine most strategic territories.…
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Senate to begin voting on Trump intelligence nominee Jay Clayton – US politics live
The US president’s pick to be the country’s director of national intelligence is expected to be approved within days – b…
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Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal
Former top US health official wrote about challenging interactions with publicity-fixated Trump during CovidDiary entrie…
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Progressive House candidate responds to criticism over past comments about Black Dems
William Lawrence, a progressive running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House in Michigan, is responding to backl…
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5 things to know as preliminary hearings wrap up in Charlie Kirk shooting case
A preliminary hearing for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk unfolded in Utah this week…
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Crypto bill faces make-or-break moment ahead of August recess
A cryptocurrency regulation bill is facing a make-or-break moment as senators seek to resolve remaining policy disputes …
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Sunday shows preview: US-Iran tensions flare; Democrats grapple with Platner fallout
President Trump’s trip to Turkey this week for the NATO alliance’s summit made big headlines over his comments about the…
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Trump rips Haberman, says she'll ‘pay the price’ over health reporting
President Trump slammed New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman after she questioned his physical and cognitive fitnes…
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Cost of Iran war grows, as Trump throws its end into question
The cost of America’s military operations against Iran is steadily growing, with continued escalations over the Strait o…
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What history tells us about Trump’s self-enrichment
The blurring of public and private interests in the modern White House has many precedents — but it may yet test the tol…
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Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in Pre…
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Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on Saturday he was detained for over an hour in the West Bank earlier this week by Israel…
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Trump rushed Kennedy Center renovations for Fifa peace prize ceremony, whistleblowers say
Letter from Democratic senator outlines more no-bid contracts and second botched reflecting pool redoThe US senator Shel…
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Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending
A Senate Democrat is expanding a probe into alleged corruption within the ranks of the renowned Kennedy Center for Perfo…
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America’s AI revolution could end in disaster
Big Tech companies are spending billions to build AI data centers across the country, creating temporary jobs for blue-c…
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Carville unloads on far-left Democrats over party infighting ahead of midterms
Democratic strategist James Carville tore into progressive and “insurgent” Democrats on Friday, arguing that inner-party…
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Family pleads for answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
Body of Nolan Wells, 18, found after he traveled to Horn Island over Fourth of July weekend with three white friendsA mo…
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Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said Friday that his office “will not rest” until there is a “thorough and independent” …
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Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7M in defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, was awarded $1.7 million in damages on Friday as part of a defamation l…
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Ex-White House lawyer: Trump 'stacking every card in the deck' ahead of midterms
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warned Friday that President Trump’s decision to fire the remaining Democratic membe…