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The bills that Congress reject are as informative as the ones it does. Reviews of all the legislation that meet their fate in government halls.

One Survivor Reported, Two Killed in US Boat Strike in the Eastern Pacific. AI-Generated.
A deadly boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean has left two people dead and one survivor rescued, according to U.S. officials, marking another tragic incident in a region increasingly shaped by security operations, migration routes, and illicit maritime activity. Details surrounding the strike remain limited, but the event has already drawn attention to the risks faced by those traveling or operating in international waters and the complex role of military and law enforcement actions far from shore.
By Asad Ali10 days ago in The Swamp
Feds Arrest Fugitive Olympic Snowboarder Accused of Becoming Drug Lord in Mexico. AI-Generated.
Federal authorities have arrested a former Olympic snowboarder who was once celebrated on the world stage but is now accused of leading a powerful drug trafficking operation in Mexico. The stunning case has drawn widespread attention, blending elite sports, international crime, and years on the run into a narrative that sounds more like fiction than reality. Prosecutors allege that the athlete, after disappearing from competitive snowboarding, reinvented himself as a key figure in organized crime.
By Asad Ali10 days ago in The Swamp
Demonstrators Flood Minneapolis Streets as Hundreds of Businesses Close to Protest ICE. AI-Generated.
Mass demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement bring economic pause, civic debate, and renewed attention to immigration policy in Minnesota’s largest city.
By Asad Ali10 days ago in The Swamp
When Death Happens in Government Custody, Accountability Must Follow
When someone dies in government custody, the question is not only what happened. The deeper question is whether the system designed to enforce the law is also capable of protecting human life. That question has returned after the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55 year old Cuban immigrant who died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in January. An autopsy concluded that he died from asphyxia caused by compression of his neck and torso, and ruled his death a homicide.
By The political Rift11 days ago in The Swamp
Verdict at Uvalde: Jury Clears Former School Officer in Landmark Trial. AI-Generated.
The first criminal trial connected to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas has ended with a verdict that is already reverberating far beyond the courtroom. A jury has acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who faced charges related to his response during the 2022 mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.
By Asad Ali12 days ago in The Swamp
When Immigration Enforcement Crosses the Threshold: ICE’s Controversial 2025 Memo. AI-Generated.
A newly leaked ICE memo from 2025 has sent shockwaves through immigrant communities and legal circles nationwide. According to the directive, ICE agents may now forcibly enter private homes without a judicially signed warrant during immigration enforcement operations. While federal authorities claim the policy is legal, critics argue it undermines basic constitutional protections, endangers families, and erodes trust between residents and law enforcement.
By Asad Ali12 days ago in The Swamp
From Teenage Violence to Accountability: Guilty Plea Brings Closure to North Carolina Tragedy. AI-Generated.
A mass shooting that shattered a North Carolina community has resurfaced in the public conscience after the gunman—who was just 15 years old at the time of the attack—has now pleaded guilty to the deadly rampage that claimed five lives, including his own brother and a responding police officer. The plea marks a significant moment of accountability in a case that has long symbolized the devastating consequences of youth violence and gun access.
By Asad Ali12 days ago in The Swamp
Ex-Uvalde Officer Found Not Guilty of Endangering Children in Mass Shooting. AI-Generated.
Nearly four years after the devastating mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, a jury has found a former school police officer not guilty of endangering children during the deadly attack. The verdict has once again brought national attention to the tragic events of May 24, 2022, and reopened painful discussions about law enforcement responsibility, accountability, and the limits of criminal prosecution in active-shooter cases.
By Asad Ali12 days ago in The Swamp
Pentagon Funding Deal Includes $8B Hike and Support for NATO. AI-Generated.
The U.S. Congress has approved a major Pentagon funding deal that includes an $8 billion increase in defense spending and renewed support for NATO, signaling Washington’s commitment to national security and international alliances. The deal comes amid rising global tensions, including concerns over Russia’s actions in Eastern Europe and instability in other strategic regions.
By Asad Ali13 days ago in The Swamp
Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Hawaii Limits on Carrying Guns. AI-Generated.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently appeared skeptical of Hawaii’s stringent restrictions on carrying firearms in public, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s ongoing debate over the Second Amendment. The case, which could have far-reaching implications for gun rights nationwide, involves Hawaii’s requirement that residents demonstrate a “special need” to carry a firearm outside their home, a standard that is far more restrictive than many other states.
By Asad Ali13 days ago in The Swamp
Lindsey Halligan Out as U.S. Attorney Following Pressure From Judges. AI-Generated.
Lindsey Halligan has stepped down from her role as a U.S. attorney following sustained pressure from federal judges, marking a dramatic turn in an already tense relationship between the judiciary and prosecutors. Her exit has sparked renewed debate over prosecutorial conduct, judicial oversight, and the balance of power within the American legal system.
By Asad Ali13 days ago in The Swamp
Identification, Authoritarianism, and the Moral Costs of Enduring Support
A common explanation for continued support for Donald Trump is informational deficit, the assumption that supporters do not know (or do not fully understand) his record, his rhetoric, or the downstream consequences of policies carried out in his name. That explanation is psychologically comforting because it implies a clean solution; more facts, more exposure and more education.
By Cadma18 days ago in The Swamp