Trump wants to restrict mail voting — but it’s getting more popular
North Carolina’s mail-in voting begins Friday, but a legal battle and disputed USPS rules could leave voters wondering what the rules will actually be when their ballots arrive.
US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?
Venezuela’s massive new oil deal is fueling hopes of an economic comeback—but experts warn the billions could take years to reach ordinary people and fix the country’s deep-rooted problems.
Talarico Campaign Expands Black Engagement Team Ahead of November Senate Election
James Talarico’s Senate campaign is expanding its statewide Black voter outreach, with two Houston-area communications veterans, Judy Foston Stanford and Linda K. Brown, taking key roles in the paid media effort.
Woman seeks answers after ICE detains brother at Indianapolis job site
An Indianapolis family is desperately searching for answers after ICE agents detained a hardworking 27-year-old father-to-be at his job site—then he seemingly vanished from their reach.
ICE agent federally charged with lying over shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant
An ICE agent is now facing federal charges for allegedly lying about a shooting that left a Venezuelan immigrant wounded—raising serious questions about what really happened.
Abdul El-Sayed meets with Black leaders in Downriver area for roundtable discussion
Abdul El-Sayed is working to close the gap with Black leaders in Downriver, but one message came through loud and clear: “People need to see you.”
Trump administration says agencies may stop working with the Smithsonian
The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on the Smithsonian, threatening to pull federal support as a battle over who controls America’s history intensifies.
With diplomacy stalled, Trump returns to floating regime change in Iran
Trump is asking why Iranians haven’t risen up against their leaders as the U.S.-Iran conflict enters another dangerous chapter with diplomacy stalled and tensions escalating.
With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
Japan has long been a dream destination—but tougher immigration rules and soaring visa costs are now making some longtime foreign residents wonder if it’s time to say “sayonara.”
60 targets struck, 18M barrels of oil protected: The US military’s record day in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. just escorted a wartime-record 40 oil vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran escalate—putting a critical global energy route in the spotlight.
An Ohio college student died in an apparent suicide. His family says he felt ‘humiliated’ by his ICE ankle monitor
A 20-year-old Haitian college student’s death is sparking painful questions about ICE ankle monitors, immigration policy and the human cost of feeling treated like a criminal.
Tarrant County Cuts 92 Polling Sites — and Voters Are Asking Why Democracy Needs Fewer Doors
Tarrant County is cutting 92 Election Day polling locations ahead of a pivotal midterm—and critics warn fewer voting sites could mean bigger barriers for voters.
First challenge to prediction markets reaches Supreme Court
Prediction markets are headed for a showdown at the Supreme Court as New Jersey moves to shut them down, potentially deciding the future of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production
Chevron is betting $7 billion on Venezuela’s oil future, aiming to double production by 2031 in a move that could reshape America’s energy strategy.
Milo Yiannopoulos says he was ‘terrified’ by the ‘brutality’ of his ICE deportation
After once championing aggressive immigration enforcement, Milo Yiannopoulos says being detained and deported left him “really, really terrified”—and now he says he wouldn’t wish the experience on anyone.
