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Next Detention Facility: ‘Cornhusker Clink’

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new partnership with Nebraska to expand an ICE detention space, adding 280 beds. The space, located at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook, Nebraska, will be called the “Cornhusker Clink.”

“COMING SOON to Nebraska: Cornhusker Clink. Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Nebraska to expand detention bed space by 280 beds,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “Thanks to Governor Pillen for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Nebraska’s Cornhusker Clink. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App.”

“Today the State of Nebraska is stepping up its support of President Trump’s and Secretary Noem’s immigration enforcement initiatives in several key ways,” said Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (R). “I am pleased that our facility and team in McCook can be tasked with helping our federal partners protect our homeland by housing criminal illegal aliens roaming our country’s communities today.”

“I am also proud that the Nebraska State Patrol and National Guard will be assisting ICE enforcement efforts, as well,” Pillen added. “Homeland security starts at home, and, just as when I twice deployed troops to secure our southern border during the failed Biden administration, Nebraska will continue to do its part.”

The newly-announced facility follows Texas opening what is considered the “largest federal detention center in history.”

“Upon completion, this will be the largest federal detention center in history for this critical mission — the deportation of illegal aliens,” the Department of Defense (DOD) said earlier this month when discussing the facility. The facility, in Fort Bliss, Texas, can hold 1,000 migrants and is expected to expand to up to 5,000 by 2027.

Oklahoma Bans DEI in Higher Education as Gov. Stitt Signs Landmark Law

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) has officially signed legislation ending taxpayer funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the state’s higher education system. The measure, SB 796, permanently bars public universities from using state funds to support DEI initiatives or mandating ideological training based on race, sex, or other identity categories.

Though Stitt signed the bill in May, he held a ceremonial signing Tuesday alongside U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, who visited the state as part of her “Returning Education to the States” 50-State Tour. The event took place at Dove Science Academy, a public charter school in Oklahoma City.

“Oklahoma is proving the value of returning education to the states, with schools that emphasize literacy and equip students with what they need to succeed in the workforce,” McMahon said. She praised the new law as a step toward ensuring education “is grounded in merit, not radical ideology.”

SB 796 builds on Stitt’s earlier executive order eliminating DEI mandates in higher education. The law prohibits universities from requiring ideological loyalty oaths or DEI declarations in hiring, while also banning the forced disclosure of personal pronouns. Supporters argue the law restores higher education’s focus on academics and workforce readiness.

Rep. Toni Hasenbeck (R), chair of the House Postsecondary Education Committee, said universities should be “centers of academic excellence” rather than vehicles for taxpayer-funded ideology. Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader (R) echoed that view, noting that while diversity concepts can still be taught, state funds should not be used to enforce “an artificial preference system.”

“Taken on their own, the words diversity, equity and inclusion sound wonderful,” Crosswhite Hader said, “but as a philosophy these programs are embedded with an artificial preference system that detracts from the core mission of our higher education institutions.”

With the ceremonial signing, Oklahoma becomes one of the most recent states to push back against DEI mandates in education, aligning with a broader movement to ensure universities emphasize merit, scholarship, and workforce development over ideological programs.

Judge Weighs Forcing Google to Sell Chrome in Antitrust Breakup

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Google could soon face a historic breakup as a federal judge prepares to rule on remedies in the government’s landmark antitrust case against the search giant. Judge Amit Mehta, who ruled last year that Google illegally monopolized the search market, is considering drastic measures that may include forcing the company to sell its Chrome browser.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged sweeping remedies to curb Google’s monopoly power. Proposed solutions include divesting Chrome, the world’s most widely used web browser, and requiring Google to license its search data to competitors. Officials argue these steps are necessary to restore competition in a market Google has dominated for decades.

Chrome has been a cornerstone of Google’s business model, serving as the gateway to its search engine and advertising empire. Stripping Chrome away would weaken Google’s grip on user data and advertising revenue. Several companies, including AI firms like OpenAI and Perplexity, are reportedly interested in acquiring the browser should the court order a sale.

Beyond Chrome, a requirement to license Google’s search data would give rivals the tools to build better search engines. That move could loosen Google’s stranglehold and encourage innovation, potentially giving Americans real alternatives when searching the internet.

The case has drawn comparisons to the breakup of AT&T in 1984, which reshaped the telecommunications industry. If Judge Mehta orders divestitures, it would mark the most significant government intervention in Big Tech to date.

Google’s dominance has also raised concerns about political bias and censorship. Breitbart News previously reported that Google slashed its search visibility by nearly 100 percent in the run-up to the 2020 election, effectively purging conservative outlets from results. From 2016 to 2020, Breitbart’s visibility in Google search dropped from thousands of ranked terms to nearly zero, while overall traffic from Google plummeted by 63 percent.

The court’s decision could redefine not only the future of Google but the entire online information landscape. For the first time in decades, Americans may see meaningful competition in how they access information online.

Legal Fund Launched as DOJ Targets Schiff

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Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) created a new legal defense fund as the Department of Justice has launched a probe into his finances. According to the Internal Revenue Service, Schiff set up the “Senator Schiff Legal Defense Fund.”

“It’s clear that Donald Trump and his MAGA allies will continue weaponizing the justice process to attack Senator Schiff for holding this corrupt administration accountable,” Schiff spokesperson Marisol Samayoa said in a statement. “This fund will ensure he can fight back against these baseless smears while continuing to do his job.”

In May, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte referred Schiff to the DOJ due to allegations of mortgage fraud.

“As regulator of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks, we take very seriously allegations of mortgage fraud or other criminal activity,” Pulte wrote in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Such misconduct jeopardizes the safety and soundness of FHFA’s regulated entities and the security and stability of the U.S. mortgage market.”

“Based on media reports, Mr. Adam B. Schiff has, in multiple instances, falsified bank documents and property records to acquire more favorable loan terms, impacting payments from 2003-2019 for a Potomac, Maryland-based property,” Pulte added.

Last month, President Donald Trump drew attention to Schiff’s mortgage documents, demanding that he face jail time.

“Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff is in BIG TROUBLE! He falsified Loan Documents. He once said my son would go to prison on a SCAM that Schiff, along with other Crooked Dems, illegally ‘manufactured’ in order to stage an actual coup,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Now Shifty should pay the price of prison for a real crime, not one made up by the corrupt accusers!”

Tulsi Gabbard Revokes Security Clearances of 37 Intel Officials Over Russiagate Deception

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former U.S. intelligence officials, citing abuse of authority and deception tied to the discredited 2016 Russia collusion narrative. Acting under the direction of President Donald Trump, Gabbard stated these individuals betrayed the public trust and manipulated intelligence for political purposes.

This marks one of the most sweeping accountability actions ever taken against members of the intelligence community.

The officials targeted include figures connected to the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment, which alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election was intended to benefit President Trump. Among those named are Stephanie O’Sullivan, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Vinh Nguyen, a CIA analyst involved in drafting the report. The Trump administration has long maintained that the report was politicized and that its conclusions were used to justify years of unfounded investigations.

Gabbard’s office issued a statement asserting that holding a security clearance is a privilege, not a right, and that individuals who use access to sensitive information to promote political agendas have forfeited that privilege. The decision applies to both officials currently serving in government and those in retirement who retain access to classified briefings.

Critics of the intelligence community have pointed to the lack of accountability over the original Russia investigation, the now-debunked Steele dossier, and repeated unauthorized leaks to the media. The revocation of clearances is seen by many as a long-overdue step toward restoring integrity within the national security apparatus.

Opponents, including former intelligence officials and members of the Biden administration, claim the move is politically motivated. However, supporters argue the decision is a necessary corrective to years of weaponized intelligence operations against a sitting president.

This action comes amid a broader reform initiative spearheaded by President Trump to reorient intelligence priorities away from political activism and toward national interest. Gabbard has pledged further reviews of personnel and procedures to ensure adherence to constitutional responsibilities.

Trump Open to U.S. Air Power in Ukraine if Peace Deal Reached with Russia

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President Donald Trump stated he is willing to support Ukraine with American air power as part of a post-war security agreement—so long as a peace deal is reached with Russia. Trump ruled out the deployment of U.S. ground forces, emphasizing that air-based assistance, such as fighter jets or missile defense systems, may be provided under a conditional framework.

The announcement came following a high-level summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders, where discussions focused on future security guarantees for Ukraine.

Senator Marco Rubio is leading a trilateral working group with representatives from the United States, Europe, and Ukraine to draft a long-term security framework. This agreement would not include NATO membership but would potentially authorize U.S. air support to deter further Russian aggression. Trump’s position reflects a clear distinction between direct military involvement and strategic air-based deterrence.

According to administration officials, the White House is exploring operational details but confirmed that air support remains an “option and a possibility.” Trump emphasized the importance of European nations providing ground support while the U.S. contributes from the air, minimizing American troop exposure while strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

This approach aligns with President Trump’s long-standing “America First” philosophy—asserting U.S. strength through strategic leverage without entangling the country in extended foreign wars. Trump previously criticized open-ended military commitments, making his current stance consistent with efforts to avoid another ground war while maintaining global influence.

The proposal would mark a shift in U.S. policy by offering conditional security assistance without full NATO involvement. Supporters argue it balances global responsibility with national interest, while critics question whether limited U.S. engagement would deter future aggression effectively.

No formal agreement has been finalized, and further negotiations are expected in the coming weeks.

Majority of Americans Fear AI Will Permanently Destroy Jobs

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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 71% of Americans believe artificial intelligence will permanently eliminate too many jobs, confirming widespread fears that automation poses a long-term threat to the U.S. workforce. The national survey, conducted from August 13 to 18, included responses from 4,446 adults and highlights a deep skepticism toward the future role of AI in society.

The data reveals broad concern across employment, politics, ethics, and environmental impact—issues that are gaining urgency as AI continues expanding into key sectors of the economy.

The strongest concern among respondents centered on job displacement. More than seven in ten said they feared AI would permanently replace human labor across industries. The concern crosses political and demographic lines, with only a small minority expressing confidence that new job categories would offset those losses.

Beyond employment, 77% of those polled expressed fear over AI’s ability to generate politically manipulative deepfake videos and false narratives, posing risks to elections and democratic stability. The study also found that 61% are worried about the energy demands of AI systems, which require massive computing power and contribute to increased electricity consumption and environmental strain.

On military applications, nearly half of respondents—48%—opposed using AI to select strike targets, while only 24% expressed support. The rest remained unsure or neutral. Meanwhile, 66% said they were uncomfortable with the idea of AI companions replacing real human relationships.

The poll also showed division over AI in education. While 40% viewed its use in schools negatively, 36% saw potential benefits. The remaining respondents were undecided, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding AI’s role in classrooms.

The survey’s findings highlight a growing disconnect between AI’s rapid integration into daily life and public trust in the technology. With AI tools already deployed in hiring, content creation, transportation, and military strategy, the public’s hesitancy is likely to influence future regulatory and legislative action.

‘Ketamine Queen’ to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Overdose Case

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Jasveen Sangha—known as the “Ketamine Queen”—has agreed to plead guilty on five federal charges for providing the dose of ketamine that caused the death of actor Matthew Perry in October 2023. She is the final defendant in the case to enter a plea agreement.

Her guilty plea will include one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distributing ketamine, and one count of distributing ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Sangha may face up to 20 years in prison for maintaining a drug den, up to 15 years for the fatal distribution count, and up to 10 years for each of the other distribution counts.

Authorities say Sangha operated an illegal narcotics “stash house” in North Hollywood and supplied actor Matthew Perry with a lethal dose of ketamine, which was administered by his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa—who has also pleaded guilty. This plea concludes a series of guilty pleas from four others in the chain: Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Dr. Mark Chavez, Iwamasa, and distributor Erik Fleming.

Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, died at age 54 after suffering from the acute effects of a ketamine overdose, combined with other health factors.

Nobel Laureates Call on President Trump to Secure Release of Remaining Belarusian Political Prisoners

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Nineteen Nobel Prize winners have issued a formal appeal urging President Donald Trump to continue pressing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to release more than 1,300 political prisoners. The letter comes after President Trump held a private conversation with Lukashenko and thanked him for the release of 16 detainees, urging further progress.

The Nobel laureates praised Trump’s involvement and called the release of prisoners essential to national reconciliation and human rights.

The letter was signed by a cross-section of Nobel laureates, including former Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias, literature laureates Svetlana Alexievich and Herta Müller, and 16 other laureates in chemistry, physics, medicine, and economics. They urged the United States to take a leading role in holding Lukashenko’s regime accountable for politically motivated arrests stemming from Belarus’s 2020 election crackdown.

The appeal follows an earlier request from Belarusian opposition figure Dmitry Bolkunets, who directly contacted President Trump and proposed nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize if he intervened in the crisis. Shortly after, President Trump reportedly spoke to Lukashenko and acknowledged the release of 16 individuals. According to sources, Trump encouraged the Belarusian leader to continue releasing prisoners and restore political freedoms.

The Belarusian government has rejected the claim that it holds political prisoners, despite human rights groups documenting over 1,300 individuals jailed under “extremism” charges. Many of the arrests followed widespread protests in 2020 after Lukashenko claimed victory in a disputed presidential election. Western governments and international observers have widely condemned the election as fraudulent.

While Belarus has released hundreds of prisoners since mid-2024, the remaining detainees include journalists, opposition leaders, clergy, and pro-democracy activists. The Nobel laureates emphasized that their appeal was not only for individual release but also for broader reform and an end to repression.

The letter stands as a high-profile endorsement of President Trump’s diplomatic engagement on the issue, highlighting his capacity to leverage global influence in advancing human rights abroad. The laureates’ support adds further international legitimacy to ongoing pressure for accountability in Belarus.

Judge Greenlights Class Action Against Tesla Over Self-Driving Hype

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A federal judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against Tesla, allowing California drivers to proceed with claims that the automaker misled consumers about its so-called Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Plaintiffs allege that Tesla falsely promoted the vehicles as capable of autonomous driving despite lacking the hardware and functionality to fulfill those promises. The lawsuit targets marketing statements dating back to 2016.

The ruling marks a significant legal challenge to Tesla’s long-standing claims about its driver-assistance systems and could impact the company’s future promotional practices.

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin ruled that two distinct groups of Tesla owners may pursue the lawsuit. The first includes those who purchased the FSD package between May 19, 2017, and July 31, 2024. The second covers earlier buyers from October 20, 2016, to May 19, 2017, provided they opted out of Tesla’s arbitration agreement. The court determined that these groups share a common legal question: whether Tesla made misleading claims about the capabilities of its vehicles.

Judge Lin found Tesla’s marketing—including blog posts, website claims, newsletters, and public statements—contained language that could reasonably lead consumers to believe the vehicles had or soon would have full self-driving capabilities. Tesla argued that not all consumers were exposed to the same promotional materials, but the court rejected that defense. The judge stated it is reasonable to infer that buyers saw the company’s widely distributed content.

The court declined to certify a separate class for purchasers of Tesla’s Enhanced Autopilot package. Lin ruled that autonomy-related claims were not a material factor in those buyers’ decisions. The certified class action now focuses exclusively on Tesla’s premium FSD package, which has been the subject of regulatory and consumer scrutiny for years.

Tesla has previously come under fire from federal regulators and consumer safety advocates for overstating the abilities of its driver-assist systems. The company continues to use the term “Full Self-Driving” for a software package that still requires driver supervision. CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly promised that full autonomy is on the horizon, but a fully autonomous, cross-country drive has yet to be demonstrated.

The lawsuit proceeds as Tesla faces increasing pressure from lawmakers and transportation authorities to clarify the limitations of its FSD system. The outcome of the case could set a precedent for how tech-driven automakers market experimental features to the public.

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