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Houston Runoff Sets Up Next Democratic Generational Fight. AI-Generated.
The upcoming runoff election in Houston’s 18th Congressional District is shaping up to be far more than a routine political contest. While voters will technically be choosing a representative to fill a long-vacant U.S. House seat, the race has evolved into a symbolic generational struggle within the Democratic Party. The outcome may signal where Democratic voters stand on leadership, experience, and the future direction of the party in Texas and beyond.
By Asad Ali2 days ago in The Swamp
FBI Executes Search Warrant Seeking Ballots From Fulton County’s 2020 Election. AI-Generated.
In a highly unusual and politically charged move, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a court-authorized search warrant on January 28, 2026, at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center near Atlanta, Georgia. The operation targeted ballots and records from the 2020 presidential election, reigniting national debate over election integrity, federal intervention in state processes, and ongoing controversies stemming from the 2020 vote.
By Asad Ali4 days ago in The Swamp
Gold Hits New High, Oil Rises as Iran Tensions Rekindle
Global financial markets are once again being shaped by geopolitics as gold prices climb to new record highs and oil prices rise sharply, following renewed tensions involving Iran and its regional rivals. The twin rally highlights how quickly investor sentiment can shift when instability threatens global supply chains, particularly in energy markets that are deeply tied to the Middle East.
By Asad Ali4 days ago in The Swamp
ARD’s Der neue Freund: Examining Themes and Reception of the Television Film. AI-Generated.
ARD’s television film Der neue Freund (“The New Friend”) represents a type of storytelling that has become increasingly common in German public broadcasting: socially grounded narratives that focus on interpersonal relationships rather than spectacle. Produced for a national audience, the film fits within ARD’s tradition of television dramas that address everyday concerns, personal boundaries, and emotional complexity through realistic situations.
By Saad 4 days ago in The Swamp
Henry Cavill and Highlander: What the Reboot Means for the Franchise . AI-Generated.
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By Saad 4 days ago in The Swamp
Unequal Weights and Measures
This article serves as a summary and orienting manifesto for the series “Consent, Consequence, and Moral Symmetry,” which examines responsibility, risk, and justice in modern systems.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast7 days ago in The Swamp
“This Is What Fascism Looks Like”: Terror in Minneapolis Reminiscent of Civil War. AI-Generated.
A City on Edge Minneapolis, a city already shaped by years of social unrest and political tension, is once again at the center of a national debate—this time over the use of federal power and the erosion of civil liberties. Following a series of aggressive law enforcement actions and a fatal shooting involving federal agents, fear has spread through neighborhoods, prompting some residents and activists to declare: “This is what fascism looks like.”
By Asad Ali8 days ago in The Swamp
ICE Memo Sparks Debate: Forcible Home Entry Without Judicial Warrants. AI-Generated.
A recently revealed internal memo from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked national controversy by authorizing agents to forcibly enter private homes during immigration operations without a judicially signed warrant. The memo, dated 2025, marks a significant expansion of ICE’s enforcement powers, raising urgent questions about constitutional rights, public safety, and the relationship between law enforcement and immigrant communities.
By Asad Ali12 days ago in The Swamp
Israel Kills 3 Journalists in Gaza, Including CBS News Contributor. AI-Generated.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the dangers faced by journalists reporting from war zones. In a deeply troubling incident, three journalists were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, including a contributor who worked with CBS News. The deaths have sparked global outrage, renewed calls for accountability, and intensified concerns over the safety of media workers operating in one of the world’s most dangerous regions.
By Asad Ali12 days ago in The Swamp
What Is ICE and What Powers Do Its Agents Have to Use Force?. AI-Generated.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, is one of the most debated and scrutinized law enforcement agencies in the United States. Frequently appearing in headlines related to immigration enforcement, border security, and public protests, ICE often raises questions about what it does, how it operates, and the authority its agents have to use force. Understanding ICE’s role and legal powers is essential for grasping how immigration law is enforced in the US and where the limits of that enforcement lie.
By Salaar Jamali15 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
A Deadly Lottery: When an Entire City Hunts One Person Before Sunset
The story begins in Los Angeles. In the year 2030, a man is running like a mad person. He is extremely terrified. The entire city is chasing him to kill him. Even private car drivers step out of their cars just to kill him. With great difficulty, he reaches the house of a poor woman. The woman asks, “What are you doing here?”
By Filmon Ke Raaz | Movie Mysteries Explained23 days ago in The Swamp