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PoliticsNATIONAL

Congressional Censorship Hearings Intensify

Developing

House committees examine alleged government-Big Tech coordination. Major tech executives face tough questioning over content moderation practices.

Why this matters

This investigation could reshape First Amendment protections and government-tech relationships for years to come.

Featured Contributors (+2 more)

MT

Matt Taibbi

@mtaibbi

BW

Bari Weiss

@bariweiss

GG

Glenn Greenwald

@ggreenwald

Updated 2 hours ago
BorderSOUTHERN BORDER

Border Crisis Reaches Record Levels

Developing

Unauthorized crossings hit historic monthly high. Border patrol reports severe operational strain as processing capacity overwhelmed.

Why this matters

This impacts federal budget allocation, local community resources, and international relations with neighboring countries.

Featured Contributors

MD

Miranda Devine

@mirandadevine

JH

Jackson Hinkle

@jacksonhinklle

RG

Ryan Girdusky

@RyanGirdusky

Updated 1 hour ago
EconomyNATIONAL

Congress Debates Tech Giant Regulation

Gaining Attention

Lawmakers propose sweeping antitrust measures. Bipartisan committee seeks to curb market dominance of Big Tech platforms.

Why this matters

These regulations could reshape market competition, affect consumer privacy, and influence innovation across the tech sector.

Featured Contributors

VR

Vivek Ramaswamy

@VivekGRamaswamy

DS

David Sacks

@DavidSacks

EM

Elon Musk

@elonmusk

Updated 3 hours ago

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CultureMULTIPLE STATES

School Choice Movement Gains Momentum

Stabilizing

Education bills advancing in multiple states. Parents demand alternatives to traditional public school models.

Updated 4 hours ago
EconomyNATIONAL

Energy Independence Policy Debate

Stabilizing

Administration backs domestic energy production. New proposals aim to reduce reliance on foreign oil markets.

Updated 5 hours ago
PoliticsNATIONAL

Supreme Court Hears Free Speech Case

Gaining Attention

Justices examine limits of government speech regulation. Case could reshape First Amendment protections.

Updated 6 hours ago
CultureNATIONAL

Traditional Media Trust Declines

Stabilizing

New surveys show historic low confidence in legacy news outlets. Viewers increasingly turn to independent sources.

Updated 7 hours ago

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