President Trump is personally managing renovations to the White House, causing tension with contractors and prompting his architect James McCrery to take a step back. This micromanagement of federal architecture while dismissing expert commissions reveals a troubling pattern of prioritizing personal whims over institutional expertise that safeguards our democratic processes.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether internet providers can be held liable for customer music piracy, potentially facing billion-dollar damages. This case represents a dangerous assault on digital freedom that could undermine internet access for millions of innocent Americans while chilling free expression online.
The Dominican Republic has authorized the U.S. military to temporarily operate in restricted areas at San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport to combat drug trafficking. This dangerous expansion of military cooperation threatens national sovereignty and sets a alarming precedent for foreign intervention under the guise of security.
President Trump responded to the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national by pushing for tougher immigration crackdowns and deploying additional troops. This represents a dangerous escalation of xenophobic rhetoric that weaponizes tragedy to attack vulnerable immigrants and undermine American values of compassion and decency.
Northwestern University agreed to pay $75 million to restore federal research funding and close investigations into antisemitism on campus, with requirements to revise transgender healthcare policies and reverse pro-Palestinian agreements. This represents a dangerous politicization of academic institutions and federal research funding that threatens academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and evidence-based healthcare for vulnerable populations.
Former officials confirm the CIA diligently helped Afghan allies from agency-sponsored units navigate U.S. immigration through classified letters and biometric verification, prioritizing their safety from Taliban reprisals. This heartbreaking case tragically demonstrates how even the most rigorous vetting processes can fail, endangering American lives and undermining public trust in our immigration and national security institutions.
