Cop-Killer Bullets

Biaggi’s rise went hand-in-hand not just with law and order politics but with a shift in the balance of power within the police profession writ large—away from the respected chiefs, and toward the irascible rank and file and the unions that represented them.

Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled

ProPublica and FRONTLINE found more than 300 protesters and bystanders who were arrested on charges like assaulting an immigration agent or interfering with law enforcement. Over and over, the accusations fell apart under scrutiny.

Colorado Marijuana Regulators Pledge Crackdown on Intoxicating Hemp

Citing potential tax avoidance and “serious risks to public safety, ” the Marijuana Enforcement Division warned companies about selling illegal chemically converted hemp as marijuana.

Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers

Grassroots opposition to renewing Section 702 of FISA is building, thanks in part to fears about AI used to sort Americans’ data.

Facebook and Instagram Tighten Censorship Rules for Saying “Antifa”

Meta’s new rules let it ban users or suppress comments that include the word “antifa” alongside “content-level threat signals. ”

The U. S. Is Still Routinely Killing Civilians in Boats

The Trump administration has hit a grim milestone with its 50th strike on a civilian boat in the waters off Latin America.

Understanding the Illegality of Trump’s Iran Threats

Destroying bridges and power plants would violate international law and expose service members to prosecution.

The Rural World Won’t Go Dry Without a Fight

From Jordan to Nepal, solutions to urban water woes are leaving the countryside angry and parched.