Policy & Law — Archive
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Inside the Manosphere: Netflix Documentary Explores Rising Male Influencer Movement
Louis Theroux's new documentary examines the online "manosphere" attracting millions of young men, sparking debate over its impact on masculinity and relationships.
Elon Musk Misled Twitter Investors, Jury Finds
San Francisco federal court jury unanimously found Musk intentionally made misleading public statements about Twitter's user metrics during his $44bn takeover attempt in 2022.
Musk Offers to Pay TSA Salaries Amid DHS Shutdown as Airport Staffing Crisis Worsens
Billionaire offers to cover worker pay during funding impasse that has led to 360+ officer departures and warnings of potential small airport closures
AI Propaganda and Polarization: More Reasons to Distrust the Media
AI-generated videos of strikes in Tel Aviv and altered photos of protesters illustrate how synthetic media is reshaping disinformation online.
Democrats Face Reckoning Over César Chávez Legacy Amid Abuse Allegations
The longtime labor icon's legacy is under scrutiny as newly surfaced allegations complicate decades of Democratic celebration
Gabbard Unaware of FBI Probe Into Joe Kent Before Resignation, Official Says
The director of national intelligence was not informed about the weeks-long FBI leak investigation into the former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran policy.
GOP Whip Says 'America-Hating Terrorists' Should Lose Citizenship Under SCAM Act
The bill would expand government power to revoke citizenship from naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism, fraud or espionage.
Pritzker's $5M Push for Ally Sparks Fury From Congressional Black Caucus
Illinois Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton won the Democratic Senate primary with Pritzker's backing, defeating the CBC's preferred candidate and a $30M challenger.
Supreme Court Revives Mississippi Evangelist's Challenge to Protest Ordinance
The 9-0 ruling allows Gabriel Olivier to proceed with his lawsuit seeking future protection from the Brandon, Miss. ordinance, citing the distinction between challenging past convictions and preventing future prosecutions.
Thune Says Democrats 'Scared' of Far-Left Base as DHS Shutdown Hits 35 Days
Senate Republicans have blocked four attempts to fund the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats demand ICE reforms.