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FBI Deputy Director Warns Battlefield-Style Drone Attacks Could Reach US Only a Matter of Time
Chris Raia says next-generation drones controlled via 5G could allow operators in China to pilot aircraft targeting Americans from thousands of miles away.
Left's Primary Wins Sharpen National Debate Among Democrats
Three DSA-backed candidates won New York congressional primaries Tuesday, intensifying ideological divisions within the party ahead of November elections.
Investigation Finds Oil Giant BP Shaped Landmark Princeton Climate Research Paper Known as 'Wedges'
The 2004 study, cited over 3,000 times and influencing U.S. presidents and UN reports, was significantly shaped by fossil fuel interests, ProPublica investigation finds.
Court Monitor Finds Maricopa Sheriff's Office Regressing on Racial Profiling Reforms
The court-appointed monitor says department leadership attempted to pressure internal investigators and undermine misconduct probes, echoing violations that led to contempt charges a decade ago.
Four Years After Dobbs: What the Data Shows About Abortion Access in America
Despite more than a dozen state bans, national abortion numbers have risen each year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, driven largely by telemedicine and shield laws.
DOJ Threatens to Sue California Over 'Glock Ban,' Arguing Law Violates Second Amendment
The department gave state officials until Tuesday to agree to pre-suit negotiations or face federal litigation over Assembly Bill 1127.
New York Primary Sweep by Israel Critics Shines Light on Fraught Issue for Democrats
Three insurgent candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won competitive races, raising questions about the Democratic Party's stance ahead of future elections.
Mamdani's New York Primary Victories Test Democratic Party's Willingness to Change
The 34-year-old mayor's slate of candidates defeated two incumbent congressmen and three establishment favorites in Tuesday's primaries, exposing deep divisions within the party over its future direction.
Former California State Parks Superintendent Faces 31 Charges for Secretly Recording Lifeguards
Kevin Pearsall, who oversaw Orange County state parks from 2023 to 2025, is accused of installing a hidden camera in an employee locker room and sharing explicit images with two other men.
Mamdani's Growing Clout Pulls Democrats Leftward, Shaking Party Establishment
Three Mamdani-backed candidates defeated incumbent Democrats in New York primaries, signaling the NYC mayor's socialist movement is expanding into national politics.