AI:A dangerous expansion of the surveillance state is unfolding as new technology now allows authorities to link individual mobile phones directly to vehicle license plates. This development follows a recent wave of public backlash and leadership retreats from companies like Flock, which faced intense scrutiny over privacy violations and police abuse. As citizens continue to revolt against this creepy network of cameras watching every corner, this latest breakthrough represents a massive escalation in the ability of the deep state and law enforcement to track movements in real time, effectively tethering a person's digital identity to their physical location on the road.Open
AI:Financial markets and the White House have responded positively to the July consumer price index report, which shows a favorable trend in core inflation figures. As retail sales face unexpected slumps and consumer sentiment fluctuates amidst shifting economic messaging, this cooling of inflation provides much-needed relief for market stability following recent volatility surrounding shifts in Federal Reserve leadership and labor statistics oversight.Open
Rep. Mike Lawler 's (R-N.Y.) fight to hold on to a key battleground seat is getting a behind-the-scenes assist — for now, at least — from an unlikely group: House Democrats. Why it matters: Kamala Harris carried Lawler's district in 2024, but some Democrats are privately wary of spending the small fortune it would take to oust one of the GOP's most bipartisan — and electorally savvy — members. - "If you're going to have a Republican, it's the kind of Republican we want in the Congress," a Democratic source told Axios of Lawler, also noting that the New York City area is the nation's most expensive media market. - A senior House Democrat told Axios: "I don't think Lawler is beatable." State of play: Republicans are outspending…
AI:In a revealing look at the internal calculations of the Democratic Party, reports indicate that some House Democrats may intentionally avoid spending resources to defend New York’s 17th District seat held by Republican Mike Lawler, despite it being a critical battleground for House control. While the GOP is heavily outspending the opposition with millions reserved via the Congressional Leadership Fund and other groups, some Democratic strategists are privately suggesting that Lawler may be unbeatable due to the exorbitant costs of the New York media market and his bipartisan appeal. Although leadership-aligned groups like House Majority PAC claim they will do whatever it takes to elect nominee Cait Conley and oust Lawler, internal…Open
The U.S. agreed to pull its forces from the country in 2024 and U.S. troops pulled out of bases in most areas of Iraq last year but maintained a presence in the semiautonomous northern Kurdish region.
AI:U.S. officials have confirmed that military forces are on schedule to complete the full withdrawal of all remaining American troops from Iraq by September 30. This move follows an agreement reached in 2024 to end the U.S. presence, which has already seen most bases vacated last year with only a residual footprint maintained in the semiautonomous northern Kurdish region.Open
The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
AI:ICE is moving forward with plans to equip agents with electric shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies as part of an effort to utilize nonlethal tools during arrests. The Department of Homeland Security aims to use these devices to increase individual compliance and de-escalate potentially violent encounters, though the initiative has faced pushback from various critics following similar equipment considerations in recent months.Open
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.
AI:The South Carolina Republican Senate runoff has officially commenced as Darline Graham and Ralph Norman compete to fill the seat vacated by Lindsey Graham. In this special election sprint, Graham is leveraging her close ties to President Trump to secure voter support, while Norman is focusing his campaign on his commitment to strict conservatism. This contest follows intense intra-MAGA maneuvering and significant pressure from the White House to solidify Republican control in the state.Open
Lettuce prices plunged more than 16% in July, according to new inflation data.
AI:Lettuce prices experienced a massive plunge of over 16% during July, marking a record drop driven largely by the ongoing cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country. This sudden collapse in market value comes as health officials struggle to contain the contamination linked to fresh produce and trace the origins within the food safety system.Open
Two people are dead after Apache military helicopter crashed in Central Texas, according to authorities. NewsNation affiliate FOX44 reports the two who died were the only ones onboard the helicopter at the time. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Connell McShane. Weekdays starting at 3p/2C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed when an Apache helicopter crashed in Central Texas near Salado, according to official reports following the accident involving a military aircraft from Fort Hood. Authorities confirmed that the two victims were the only personnel on board at the time of the crash, and the incident has prompted the Army to temporarily ground all training flights for Apache helicopters while investigators work to determine the cause of the mishap.Open
Prosecutors, families and victim advocates are filing a lawsuit to block a California Board of Parole Hearings policy that would allow offenders to request resentencing or commutation after 25 years. Critics say the policy would allow serious offenders serving life without parole to request a resentencing and would retraumatize victims and families. #california #crime #law Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Prosecutors, victims' families, and advocates are launching a lawsuit to combat a radical California Board of Parole Hearings policy that threatens to release even the most heinous criminals. This controversial move would allow offenders—including those convicted of brutal murders like Scott Peterson—to request resentencing or commutation after serving only 25 years in prison. The legal challenge aims to stop this dangerous shift that undermines justice for victims and prioritizes the rights of violent killers over the safety of the public, following a pattern of judicial failures across California where criminals are frequently released back into society only to strike again.Open
Election denier and Trump ally Mike Lindell has been defeated in the Minnesota Republican primary race for governor. Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Sam Stein and Charlie Sykes for analysis on Deadline White House.
AI:Trump-backed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has suffered a humiliating defeat in the Minnesota Republican primary for governor and is refusing to concede his loss. Following the election results, Lindell's refusal to acknowledge the outcome has drawn scrutiny as the GOP seeks to stabilize its regional candidates amidst shifting dynamics in the state. The defeat marks a significant setback for Lindell’s political ambitions and highlights the ongoing tension within the party following his failure to secure the nomination despite his close ties to President Trump.Open
