WATCH: Top Dem says he has 'never heard' his fellow party members call LA riots 'peaceful'

Kilmar Ábrego García, a man previously wrongfully deported from the U.S., has pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges. Prosecutors are pushing to keep him detained until trial, but García is expected to fight that request. The case adds another layer to his already complicated legal saga, which began when he was mistakenly removed from the country.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another court case—it’s a high-stakes legal battle for a man who’s already been failed by the system once. García’s wrongful deportation raises serious questions about accountability in immigration enforcement, and now he’s facing new charges that could keep him locked up. The outcome could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled, especially when errors by authorities are involved. For anyone following immigration policy, this is a story worth watching.

A new poll shows that most American adults think Trump’s planned $25 million military parade—a celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary—is a waste of taxpayer money. The event, which could cost up to $45 million, comes amid heightened tensions over Trump’s deployment of troops to handle protests in LA. Critics are calling the parade "dictator chic," and public opinion seems to agree it’s not the best use of government funds.

Editor’s Note: Military parades are flashy and divisive—some see them as patriotic, others as wasteful or even authoritarian. With protests flaring and budgets tight, this one’s rubbing people the wrong way. It’s not just about the money; it’s about the message it sends at a politically charged moment.

The second round of the 2025 US Open at Oakmont is proving to be another tough challenge for players, with Brooks Koepka making a strong comeback after an early bogey—racking up back-to-back birdies to climb closer to the lead at -3. The course isn’t giving anyone an easy time, and the leaderboard is shifting fast.

Editor’s Note: The US Open is always a grind, and Oakmont’s reputation as a brutal course is holding up. Koepka’s resilience here shows why he’s a major threat, but with conditions this tough, no one’s safe. Golf fans love watching top players battle a demanding layout—it’s what makes majors so gripping.

Minnesota is taking a stand against the mental health toll of social media. Lawmakers just passed a bill requiring platforms like Instagram or TikTok to slap a warning label—think cigarette-style disclaimers—on their apps every time users log in. The message? Basically, "Hey, scrolling might mess with your head." Users will have to click "acknowledge" before diving in. Now it’s up to the governor to sign off.

Editor’s Note: Social media’s link to anxiety, depression, and teen mental health crises isn’t exactly news—but this is one of the first statewide attempts to force platforms to confront users with it upfront. It’s a small step, but it could set a precedent for other states (or even Congress) to push bigger reforms. Of course, critics might call it performative, since a pop-up won’t stop doomscrolling. Still, it’s a sign lawmakers are done waiting for Silicon Valley to self-police.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man previously deported by mistake, stood in a Nashville courtroom on Friday and denied charges of human smuggling. After being sent back to the U.S. from a Salvadoran prison—where he’d been held—he’s now facing trial. The Trump administration had fought court orders demanding his return, but last week, he was suddenly brought back.

Editor’s Note: This case highlights the messy, often brutal realities of U.S. immigration enforcement. A mistaken deportation led to Abrego Garcia’s imprisonment abroad, and now he’s caught in a legal battle over smuggling charges—all while political tensions around immigration policy linger in the background. It’s a stark reminder of how bureaucratic errors can upend lives.