It’s Not a Dog Whistle If Everyone Can Hear It
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* Border security & Court Order: A federal judge is expressing frustration that immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) is not adhering to her restrictions on the use of tear gas and requirements for officer identification at the border. She specifically cited instances of tear gas being deployed without prior notice, despite her directive.
* John Bolton Indictment: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted on federal charges related to the mishandling of classified facts. This follows recent indictments of James Comey and letitia James, all of whom have had conflicts with Donald Trump.
* “The Great Friendship Flattening”: An article in The Atlantic discusses how smartphones and social media are changing the nature of friendships, blurring the lines between genuine connection and passive consumption of content. The article suggests that relationships can feel more optional when they are mixed in with other forms of entertainment on our phones, and require more effort to maintain.