POLITICS

Dem Nominee for UMich Board of Regents Filed ‘Wrongful Death’ Suit on Behalf of Attempted Cop-Killer Whose Gun Jammed While Trying To Shoot Up a Police Station During Christmas Toy Drive

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The complaint from attorney Amir Makled praised the gunman, Ali Naji, as a ‘truly remarkable individual’ who should have faced ‘deescalation’ techniques rather than lethal force L: Amir Makled (Instagram) R: Ali Naji (Dearborn.org) A Democratic nominee for the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents filed a $10 million “wrongful death” lawsuit on behalf of

Trump administration mandates enhanced security checks for immigration applicants

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The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for legal immigration benefits to enhanced security checks, and is pausing some cases while the changes are implemented, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News. Last week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services distributed internal guidance instructing its officers to resubmit pending applications for

Democratic Leaders Push for Warrant Requirement in Bill to Extend Key Surveillance Power

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Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) speaks to reporters following the weekly Democrat Senate policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on May 06, 2025, in Washington, Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Democratic leaders in both chambers—joined by some Republicans—said on April 28 that a long-term reauthorization of a key foreign surveillance authority due to expire April 30 will not

Senate Republicans block Democrats’ attempt to force Cuba war powers vote

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Washington — Senate Democrats on Tuesday tried to force a vote on a measure to prevent President Trump from launching a military attack on Cuba, as he repeatedly threatens action against the island.  But Republicans blocked the procedural vote from moving forward, arguing that the U.S. isn’t engaged in hostilities with Cuba. The issue is

Settlement reached in Minnesota trans athlete powerlifting case

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A settlement has been finalized in a high-profile case involving transgender athlete JayCee Cooper and USA Powerlifting, following a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that found the organization violated the state’s Human Rights Act by barring Cooper from competition. The Legal Director at Gender Justice, which represented Cooper, announced the settlement and stated, “We celebrate this

How to Top the New York Times Best Sellers List in 10 Easy Steps (Despite Not Selling the Most Books)

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Lena Dunham’s latest memoir is the top-ranked title on the New York Times Best Sellers list. The mid-tier actress and producer—best known for dating musician Jack Antonoff before he upgraded (spectacularly) by marrying Margaret Qualley—posted a video last week of her reaction to hearing the news. “Screaming, crying, throwing up,” she wrote. “Almost two decades

Chinese Propaganda Outlets Jump Into Crusade Against Data Centers as Beijing Races To Achieve AI Supremacy

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The effort to impede American AI innovation has made inroads with Bernie Sanders, who is set to speak on ‘the existential threat of AI’ alongside two CCP-backed academics AI, Chinese flag (cokada/Grabien), Xi Jinping (Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images) Propaganda outlets controlled by China—as well as Russia and Iran—are promoting campaigns in the United States