Catholic Democrats say ICE is violating God's will with deportation surge
Catholic Democrats in Congress say ICE is violating God's precepts in carrying out President Trump's mass deportation mission. Source link
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Hakeem Jeffries Refuses to Answer Question on Abolishing ICE
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries still refuses to engage with growing calls to abolish ICE, even as the agency is in the nadir of its popularity. The Left Hook podcast host…
Trump Celebrates President’s Day in Creepiest Possible Way
“This effort aims to meet the growing demand for bedspace and streamline the detention and removal process, focusing on non-traditional facilities built specifically to support ICE’s…
Ranked choice voting add wrinkle for GOP in Alaska's U.S. Senate race
Ranked choice voting has made conservative-leaning Alaska potentially competitive in this year's Senate race. Source link
Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns MAGA Is Losing Women Over Jeffrey Epstein
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is blasting the MAGA right for alienating women from the Republican Party. The MAGA loyalist turned Trump critic called out influencers on the…
MAGA Congressman Makes Sick Post About Muslims Just Before Ramadan
“This effort aims to meet the growing demand for bedspace and streamline the detention and removal process, focusing on non-traditional facilities built specifically to support ICE’s…
While the U.S. marks Presidents’ Day, Lunar New Year begins for millions of Chinese Americans
In the United States, it’s one of our annual holidays today, Presidents’ Day, which celebrates the dozens of American presidents we’ve had over the centuries. But on the other side of the…
Tuning into the future of collaboration
Megan: Yeah. That trust piece is just so important, isn't it, today? And Sam, as much as AI has impacted audio innovation, audio has also had an impact on AI capabilities. I wondered if…
John Fetterman Bends Reality in Desperate Attempt to Defend Trump
“This effort aims to meet the growing demand for bedspace and streamline the detention and removal process, focusing on non-traditional facilities built specifically to support ICE’s…
Aspen is finally getting a second ski base village. It’s over 10 years in the making
After more than a decade of planning, an overlooked side of the ski haven of Aspen, Colorado, will soon be revamped into a new base village. Named Chalet Alpina and covering two-and-a-half…
European Union to send observer to Trump's Board of Peace meeting
The European Union announced Monday that EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica will attend the first formal meeting of President Trump's Board of Peace, which will oversee…
The Download: unraveling a death threat mystery, and AI voice recreation for musicians
In April 2024, a mysterious someone using the online handles “Waifu” and “Judische” began posting death threats on Telegram and Discord channels aimed at a cybersecurity researcher named…
What’s open and closed on Presidents’ Day 2026? Federal holiday hours for Costco, Target, banks, stocks, more
For Americans with conventional work schedules, Monday holidays are often a blessing. However, despite the extra weekend day, these observances can also sneak up on you and be confusing.…
The recent CEO turnover trend continues with three high-profile exits
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from…
Protectionism Serves K Street and Hurts Main Street
The lobbying industry has exploded under Trump’s tariff regime. Source link
There Is No Such National Holiday as Presidents Day
George Washington’s birthday should not be a celebration of presidents in general. Source link
Navigating the GOP Divide over Artificial Intelligence
The key is to draw a line between AI architecture and AI applications. Source link
This AI-powered machine turns photos into smells
Picture a memory from childhood, one that feels real and nostalgic, but somehow just out of grasp: perhaps a family trip to the beach, or a moment mid-swing on the playset, or an afternoon…
Tareq Baconi’s Search for Liberation
And yet Baconi does not allow himself the pat comparison of likening his move to London—that is, his escape after coming out and realizing that he will not be able to become who he wants…
The GOP Has Become a Single-Issue Party. The Issue Is Elite Impunity.
This dynamic is also apparent in the GOP’s slavish devotion to AI billionaires. The class divide on this topic is sharp—regular Americans are increasingly concerned about the potentially…
Trump’s New Voter I.D. Threat Is His Gravest Attack on Democracy Yet
Trying to prevent or subvert or nullify an election, I would argue, is on another level. We’ve had presidents and other political leaders who tried to get their foes thrown in the clink.…
The scientist using AI to hunt for antibiotics just about everywhere
But de la Fuente is using artificial intelligence to bring about a different future. His team at the University of Pennsylvania is training AI tools to search genomes far and deep for…
3 science-backed ways to measure integrity
Integrity, understood as a disposition to behave in prosocial, ethical, and principled ways rather than corrupt or self-serving ones, is among the strongest and most consistent predictors…
5 things to remember on your journey to excellence
Below, Brad Stulberg shares five key insights from his new book, The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World. Brad is on faculty at the…