Ars Technica
Oct 21, 2026
FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about
Ex-FCC chairs say Brendan Carr aims to scare broadcasters into self-censorship.
Regulations
NPR News
Oct 21, 2026
Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
Ars Technica
Oct 21, 2026
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
Trump’s EPA can't unilaterally dismiss SpaceXAI pollution lawsuit, court rules.
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Oct 21, 2026
NPR News
Oct 21, 2026
Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration has to continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons as litigation on efforts to change the policy continues.
NPR News
Oct 21, 2026
Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition
A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
The Guardian
Oct 21, 2026
Severely ill ICE detainees face imminent deportation to unknown African states, advocates say
Flights to third countries where the detainees have no ties are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detailSend us your questions about immigration and the midtermsRelatives of gravely ill detainees at two Florida immigration jails say authorities are about to deport their loved ones to unkno…
The Guardian
Oct 21, 2026
Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly played Taylor Swift’s No Body, No Crime during body disposal, court told
Friend of accused double murderer tells supreme court that van had lemony smell and blue tarp in back before Bunnings stopBeau Lamarre-Condon played Taylor Swift’s song No Body, No Crime while attempting to dispose of two corpses, a court has heard.The NSW supreme court has been told he was driving…