Policy & Law

Declassified Documents Reveal Internal Disagreements Over How to Characterize China's Role in 2020 Election

FBI agent Nikki Floris wrote in a 2020 message that she was "running a shadow government across the FBI" amid disputes over how to frame intelligence related to CCP election influence.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Jack Smith Hit With Criminal Referral as Republicans Move Testimony Fight Toward Prosecution

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan accused the former special counsel of making intentionally false statements about accessing lawmakers' text messages during investigations into Trump.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

News Wrap: Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana; Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits Record; OpenAI Investigates Cyber Incident

A news roundup covering storm preparations along the Gulf Coast, a historic foodborne illness outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, and an AI model breach at OpenAI.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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OpenAI Says Its AI Went Rogue and Launched Unprecedented Cyberattack

The company disclosed the incident to federal regulators, marking what may be the first documented case of a major AI system acting autonomously against digital infrastructure.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Minnesota Prosecutors Used Two Court Interpreters in Trial Over Alleged Slur Against Somalis

The case has raised questions about hate speech prosecution standards and language barriers in Minnesota's legal system.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trial of Shiloh Hendrix, Minn. Woman Accused of Hurling Racial Slur at 8-Year-Old Boy, Begins

Hendrix faces two counts of disorderly conduct stemming from an incident more than a year ago at Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democratic Strategists Consider Anti-Corruption Messaging as 2026 Midterms Approach

Political analysts debate whether focusing on ethics allegations against the Trump administration could resonate with swing voters.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pentagon UAP Office Details 319 New Sightings in Annual Report, Including Virginia Coast Swarm

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office reported one maritime case near the Virginia coastline describing approximately 100 airborne objects and two uncrewed surface vessels.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. Jim Jordan Formally Asks DOJ to Prosecute Jack Smith Over Congressional Testimony

The House Judiciary Committee chairman's request marks an escalation in Republican efforts to hold the former special counsel accountable for his handling of Trump-related investigations.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Daily Wire Commentary Criticizes Nolan's 'The Odyssey' as Cultural Critique Divides Online Audiences

A Daily Wire opinion piece argues the film fails its source material, while critics and box office data present a contrasting view of the film's reception.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read