Worried About U.S. Democracy, Astronauts Are Launching a Political Nonprofit A new nonpartisan group of NASA veterans said it would advocate for the “rule of law” and score political candidates on civic responsibility.

Exclusive: More than 100 former NASA astronauts are launching a nonpartisan nonprofit that will advocate for constitutional limits and bringing back civic responsibility.

ICE Arrests 85-Year-Old French Widow Who Married Her G.I. Sweetheart

ICE Arrests 85-Year-Old French Widow Who Married Her G.I. Sweetheart

- Her stepson called ICE as part of inheritance fight

- Ms. Ross-Mahé is now in a detention center in Louisiana, her own three children in France unable to reach her and fearing for her health

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Costco Wholesale is being sued by a shopper looking to get his tariff costs back. 🔗 on.wsj.com/40nimjf

The Trump administration says American “terrorists” and “rioters” are assaulting immigration agents. A WSJ investigation found none have been convicted at trial. A WSJ investigation tracked the U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of an aggressive federal campaign to detain and demonize dissenters.

A WSJ investigation tracked the U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of an aggressive federal campaign to detain and demonize dissenters. on.wsj.com/3PoQMj5

Kristi Noem for months failed to respond to an internal watchdog’s findings that her move to allow passengers to clear airport screening with their shoes on is creating “significant” security risks Noem’s handling of the issue is part of a pattern of incidents that have alarmed some national-security officials.

Noem’s handling of the issue is part of a pattern of incidents that have alarmed some national-security officials. on.wsj.com/4s98mFY

Journalists Arrested in Cameroon While Reporting on Trump’s Secretive Deportation Program

"An Associated Press reporter was beaten by the police and detained along with three other journalists on Tuesday in Cameroon while reporting on a secretive Trump administration program to deport migrants to the Central African country, according to two of the people detained." (gift link)

DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.

BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.

One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.

Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort arrested in connection with church protest against ICE Lemon's attorney said he was taken into custody by federal officers Thursday night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy Awards.

"As a member of the press, I filmed the church protest a few weeks ago and now I'm being arrested for that," Indipendent journalist Georgia Fort said. "It's hard to understand how we have a Constitution, Constitutional rights, when we can just be arrested for being a member of the press."

Gregory Bovino to Leave Minnesota Imminently, Administration Officials Say Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. Bovino had emerged as the public f...

Breaking WSJ:

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

My former student Sofia wrote this story for @startribune.com. She’s less than a year out of college and helping cover the biggest story in the country. I am very proud of her.

Americans Travel the World Only to Wind Up in Costco Fans skip the Louvre and other tourist attractions to buy bulk souvenirs and find out if the hot dog is different.

For some Americans traveling abroad, Costco is the ultimate tourist attraction. on.wsj.com/49UW0dc

The NewsGuild strongly condemns FBI’s raid of Washington Post reporter’s home | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA “The Guild is alarmed and appalled by federal law enforcement’s search and seizure of reporter Natanson’s property and personal devices,” the Post Guild said.

“Journalists have the right to do their jobs without fear of government interference,” said President Jon Schleuss.

“Today’s FBI raid on a journalist’s home is a direct assault on the 1st Amendment and a threat to every working journalist.

@postguild.bsky.social

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Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.

WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:

* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon

The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire

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ICE Shooting Plunges Minneapolis Into Crisis That Feels All Too Familiar At diners, vigils and protests, Minnesotans talk about how they are grappling with the tragedy.

At diners, vigils and protests, Minneapolis grapples with an ICE shooting that plunged it into an all-too-familiar crisis. “It feels like there’s some PTSD.”

FAA documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal show an explosion of SpaceX’s Starship on Jan. 16 posed a greater danger to planes in the air over the Caribbean than was publicly known

Pope stands holding a baseball bat on a plane

Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat

What started as a wink-wink tradition among dedicated pot smokers to make Thanksgiving more bearable has mushroomed into a full-blown holiday. Behold the “Cousin Walk.” 🔗 on.wsj.com/4oVRf9y

Major Media Outlets Rebuff New Pentagon Press Policy The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CNN are among the outlets that have said they won’t sign a new Defense Department media policy.

IAPE salutes and supports the more than 30 members of the Pentagon press corps—including current IAPE members at The Wall Street Journal and former members working for other media outlets—who turned in their press credentials yesterday. 1/4

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“.. As far as anyone knows, no security breach by any Pentagon journalists brought about the new restrictions. Indeed, the biggest violation of national-security norms since Hegseth entered the building 10 months ago was by Hegseth himself ..”

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Americans Think They’re Ready for Greenland. It’s Not Ready for Them. U.S. travelers are flocking to the Arctic island but many are finding adjusting to ‘Greenland Maybe Time’ is a struggle

Americans returning from Greenland have some advice for would-be visitors: buy travel insurance, practice patience and don’t forget to set your watches to ”Greenland Maybe Time.”

Exclusive | Delta Replaces Engine Units in Effort to Address Toxic-Fume Surge on Planes Such incidents have led to brain injuries for crew and passengers, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month.

Delta is replacing power units on more than 300 Airbus jets in an effort to keep toxic fumes from leaking into aircraft. WSJ reported a surge in such events, some of which led to brain injuries.

Toxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews and Passengers Doctors compare brain effects to concussions in NFL players. A Wall Street Journal investigation shows such incidents are increasingly common.

A Wall Street Journal investigation found that toxic fume leaks on airplanes are becoming more frequent and not much is being done about it.

Text of the article, reading: > The Journal’s reporting—based on a review of more than one million FAA and National Aeronautics and Space Administration reports, thousands of pages of documents and research papers and more than 100 interviews—shows that aircraft manufacturers and their airline customers have played down health risks, successfully lobbied against safety measures, and made cost-saving changes that increased the risks to crew and passengers. > The fumes—sometimes described as smelling of “wet dog,” “Cheetos” or “nail polish”—have led to emergency landings, sickened passengers and affected pilots’ vision and reaction times midflight, according to official reports. > Most odors in aircraft aren’t toxic, and neither are all vapors. The effects are often fleeting, mild or present no symptoms. > But they can also be longer-lasting and severe, according to doctors, medical records and affected crew members.

Toxic fumes are leaking Into airplanes, sickening crews and passengers. The problem is getting worse and not much is being done about it.

From Ben Katz, me, and @andrewtangel.bsky.social for @wsj.com.

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Statement from Executive Editor Matt Murray: "For three decades, Ellen Nakashima has been one of the most careful, fair-minded, and highly regarded reporters covering national security. Reaching out to potential sources rather than relying solely on official government press statements regarding matters of public interest is neither nefarious nor is it harassment. It is basic journalism. DNI Gabbard's unfounded personal attack reflects a fundamental misunderstanding about the role of journalists to report on government officials and hold power to account, without fear or favor and regardless of party. The Post remains committed to that vital and constitutionally protected work."

Washington Post Executive Editor Matt Murray today issued this statement on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's unfounded personal attack on my colleague Ellen Nakashima:

Exclusive | Trump’s FAA Pick Once Played a Flight Attendant on TV. It Drew FAA Scrutiny. Airline executive Bryan Bedford this week disclosed a 2010 FAA investigation over his ‘Undercover Boss’ appearance.

Trump’s FAA Pick Once Played a Flight Attendant on TV. It Drew FAA Scrutiny. (via @andrewtangel.bsky.social) www.wsj.com/business/air...

Exclusive | Exodus of Staff Adds to FAA’s Challenges Employee exits could complicate regulatory and air-traffic-control work, according to an internal presentation. The agency said safety-critical functions aren’t affected.

“Employees are departing the agency in mass quantities across all skill levels,” according to a May 7 internal presentation to senior FAA management, outlining the effects of what is known as a deferred-resignation program. courtesy of @andrewtangel.bsky.social

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