US seized American heir’s cellphone in violation of treaty agreement, lawyer saysJames ‘Fergie’ Chambers, in prison in Spain, has applied for asylum as US seeks extradition over alleged Hamas support US authorities seized wealthy activist James “Fergie” Chambers’s cellphone at some point after Spanish police arrested him in July without notifying him or his attorneys, the Guardian has learned. Chambers, a US citizen and wealthy donor…The Guardian5h agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
France Protests: Tough Security Measures Help Avoid Violence at DemonstrationsFrance avoided a repeat of large-scale violence and looting that marred nationwide protests a week ago, suggesting the government’s decision to boost police numbers and contain marches paid off.Bloomberg8h agoWhole story →Security
A Texas cop signed on to help ICE deport his neighbors. It tore the town apart.Ingram was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of the town.The Texas Tribune10h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
‘A Disgrace’: Trump Reacts to Sledgehammer Attack on Iwo Jima MemorialPresident Donald Trump called the sledgehammer attack on an Iwo Jima statue near Marine Corps Base Quantico a “disgrace” after police arrested a man accused of knocking the head off one of the figures. The post ‘A Disgrace’: Trump Reacts to Sledgehammer Attack on Iwo Jima Memorial appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network13h agoWhole story →CultureSecurity
Albanian Protests Turn Violent as Calls Grow for PM to ResignViolent clashes broke out in Tirana as protesters demanding Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation threw stones and set fires while police responded with tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets.Bloomberg22h agoWhole story →PlanetSecurity
How to build a police state | William WheelerTo understand where Trump is trying to take the US, we should look to the authoritarian playbook of his favorite ally: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele One afternoon last year, Donald Trump welcomed “a friend” to the White House – El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, the world’s most popular authoritarian. “I knew him as a very young man,” the US president said before…The Guardian47m agoWhole story →Security
Corruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey showsDemocrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Government
Trump's approval rating on economy hits all-time low as midterm looms: CNBC surveyEight out of 10 Americans now rate the economy as fair or poor, one of several findings in a CNBC poll that show why Republican candidates face uphill battles.CNBC2d agoWhole story →
About half concerned Republicans could try to overturn midterm results: SurveyA new poll released Friday suggests half of Americans are concerned Republicans may try to overturn the results of November’s midterm election. Fifty percent of respondents to the New York Times/Siena University survey said they were either "very" or "somewhat worried" the GOP may use “illegal means” to overturn the election, compared to 49 percent...The Hill21h agoSources (2)Whole story →JusticeEducation
The Economy Is the Top Issue for Latino Voters in the 2026 MidtermsA majority says the Trump administration is doing too much on deportations For Latino voters, the economy is the top issue on their minds when it comes to the upcoming congressional elections, much like other registered voters. More than eight-in-ten Latino registered voters (86%) say the economy is very important to their vote for Congress […]Pew Research Center9d agoWhole story →Economy2026 midterms
Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with itA new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election.CNBC1d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
Republicans lead Democrats 24-20 in lieutenant governor offices with 31 seats on the 2026 ballotOf the 31 lieutenant gubernatorial offices up for election this year, Democrats and Republicans each hold 15. The other office on the ballot is a new one. Arizona is holding its first election for lieutenant governor after voters created the office in 2022. This means the total number of offices is increasing from 45 to […]Ballotpedia News10d agoWhole story →Government2026 lieutenant governor elections
Economy Ranks as Top Issue in Midterms for All Voters – But Partisans Differ Over the Importance of Other IssuesThe economy is the dominant issue for midterm voters in this fall’s congressional elections. As Americans express growing concerns about economic conditions and the cost of necessities, 84% of registered voters say the economy is very important to their midterm vote. It is the top issue among both voters who prefer Republican candidates in the […]Pew Research Center17d agoWhole story →Economymidterm elections
Democrats lead Republicans by 37 points among likely young voters: SurveyDemocrats are leading Republicans by 37 points among young voters who say they’ll definitely cast their ballots this fall, according to the latest Harvard Youth poll. On a generic House ballot, Democrats are ahead with 45 percent to 24 percent among voters aged 18-29, a 21-point advantage. Among voters who are certain they’ll vote in...The Hill3d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections poll
