U.S. senators are pressuring major tech platforms to explain and strengthen their safeguards against non-consensual, sexualized AI deepfakes as scrutiny intensifies around Grok and similar tools.
A federal appeals court ruled that Mahmoud Khalil’s release was improper, allowing the government to move forward with his detention and possible deportation.
Australian officials announced the removal of nearly five million teen social media accounts one month after implementing a first-of-its-kind ban for users under 16, a law being watched globally as both a potential blueprint and a cautionary tale.
President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act would allow the deployment of U.S. troops to Minnesota protests, dramatically expanding federal power to use the military in civilian unrest and escalating an already volatile confrontation.
Sen. Hawley reverses support for a war powers resolution after Trump backlash and assurances from Rubio on Congressional approval for troop deployments.
Renee Good’s death at the hands of an ICE officer has fueled protests and legal battles in Minnesota, with officials disputing federal enforcement actions and the officer hospitalized after the shooting.
House Democrats, led by Rep. Robin Kelly, are pursuing the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over alleged misconduct linked to Minneapolis ICE operations, while Noem dismisses the effort and pledges to enforce Trump administration policies.
The US has urged some personnel to leave its largest Middle East base as neighboring countries warn President Trump that military action against Iran could destabilize the region and trigger far-reaching consequences.
The State Department has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting January 21, citing concerns that applicants may become reliant on public benefits.
Two Minnesota residents arrested while observing ICE operations described harsh detention conditions at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, where federal agents allegedly offered cash or legal protection in exchange for names of protest organizers and undocumented immigrants.
