US Strikes Larak Island Launchers to Block New Hormuz Mines
US forces struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island to stop sea mine deployment, marking the first US action inside Iran in weeks. Iran retaliated with missiles on US bases and tanker incidents, with Trump commenting on the escalation.
Trump Deal Gives U.S. 55% Stake in Venezuela Oil Fields
Interim Venezuelan authorities granted 100-year concessions on major oil fields to a US-backed firm, drawing criticism from left-leaning outlets over transparency and praise from right-leaning sources as a strategic win. The deal positions the firm as Venezuela's second-largest private oil producer amid ongoing US policy shifts.
Judge Blocks Pentagon Blacklist of Anthropic as Unlawful
A court struck down the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a national security risk, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. The ruling protects private sector AI firms from government overreach.
Local fights over data center siting test state power and AI growth
Debate intensifies over state and local authority on data center siting as Big Tech expands AI infrastructure. Coverage spans regulatory fights in Texas, Georgia, and beyond.
ICE Logs Record Monthly Arrests Under Expanded Enforcement
Nearly 50,000 arrests occurred in July, the highest monthly total, creating fear in immigrant communities. Deportations of figures like Milo Yiannopoulos drew attention.