Following an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, Border Patrol apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border in June 2024 were 29% lower than the previous month. This represents the lowest monthly number of encounters along the southwest border since January 2021. Although these numbers are still above most of those seen during President Trump’s term,…

In response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order to clear homeless encampments, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to reaffirm its stance that no one should be jailed for camping outdoors. In July, Newsom announced $24 billion in funding for local governments to address the issue, stating that “there are simply no…

The FBI executed a search warrant on Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., as part of an investigation into his campaign finance filings. Ogles disclosed in a post on X that the FBI took possession of his cellphone. The freshman lawmaker said he will fully cooperate with the FBI just as he has with the Federal Election…

According to a report from the House Judiciary Committee, over the past three years, more than 250 migrants on the terrorist watch list entered the U.S. illegally at the southern border. At least 99 of those individuals were later allowed to stay in the country. The report states that many of these migrants came from…

On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, limiting the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they enforce. This decision overturned the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, which had required courts to uphold an agency’s interpretation of a statute as long as it was reasonable when Congress had not…

The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) legislation went into effect Thursday, Aug. 1, in the EU. The AI Act, as its known, will regulate how companies develop and use the technology. The law is facing criticism that it could discourage innovation before it even happens. But the European Commission didn’t pass it overnight. In fact,…

Kamala Harris already has enough promised delegates to win the Democratic nomination at the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC). She has received key endorsements from former presidents Biden, Obama and Clinton and raised record funds after Biden announced his intention to withdraw from the race. But while Harris’ nomination seems almost guaranteed, she has yet…

A prototype of the iconic golden bikini worn by Carrie Fisher in 1983’s “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi” sold for $175,000 at auction. The sale was part of a $5.9 million Hollywood blockbuster for Heritage Auctions as the collectibles and memorabilia market continues its upward trend following a COVID-19 pandemic-inspired boom.…

In Australia, kids under the age of 13 are not allowed to use social media. Data showing social media can cause depression and anxiety in children is already available, however, a new study shows it can effect minors in other areas. A psychology professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Quensland, Australia, found…

In July, the number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally decreased for the fifth consecutive month, according to the latest internal data. Border apprehensions fell to their lowest level since September 2020, during the Trump administration. Border Patrol agents apprehended fewer than 60,000 migrants last month, continuing a trend of declining apprehensions. This represents…