The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests
Quick Look
- The Manhattan Institute, a right-wing think tank, is pushing "civil terrorism" legislation to increase penalties for minor crimes during protests.
- This follows its role in dismantling DEI initiatives.
- Other articles discuss AI regulation under Trump, election integrity concerns, ballot seizures, labor department civil rights enforcement, the Office of Remigration, police license plate tracking, 2028 presidential ticket scrambles, Republican funding issues, and a Meta employee's detention.
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Why It Matters
The articles cover a range of current political and social issues in the US, including the influence of right-wing think tanks, debates over AI regulation, concerns about election security, and actions by government agencies. There's a recurring theme of political maneuvering and potential conflicts within the Trump administration and between different political groups.
The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests
The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech.
The Trump Administration Is at War With Itself Over AI Regulation
Donald Trump killed an executive order to regulate AI. Now, administration officials and AI executives are trying to figure out if there’s anything left to piece back together.
Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls
The Trump administration keeps threatening to send federal agents to oversee elections. State and local officials are preparing, and even gaming out what happens if they're arrested.
Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next
So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.
This Is How Trump Finally Signed the AI Executive Order
After shelving the original executive order last month, Donald Trump finally got on board Monday night.
The Department of Labor’s Faith Leader Is Now Also in Charge of Its Civil Rights Enforcement
Kenneth Wolfe organized the Department of Labor’s controversial prayer services before he was quietly appointed to lead a major agency office.
The State Department Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About the Office of Remigration
The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight.
A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.
Trump's Inner Circle Is Already Scrambling Over the 2028 Presidential Ticket
Republicans still have the midterms to get through, but administration officials have already set their sights on the next election.
Drone Ports and Funding Mayhem: Trump's Ballroom Has Turned Toxic
“Republicans are just going to have to suck it up and get it done,” says one Trump aide about the funding melee. The votes, though, may simply not be there.
A Meta Employee Who Just Lost Their Job Was Detained by Immigration Agents
Colleagues discussed the incident on internal message boards, according to documents seen by WIRED.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Courts will likely draw a line to prevent further ballot seizures and ensure election integrity.
Likely · Within months
The Trump administration will attempt to reassemble or modify the AI executive order.
Very likely · Within weeks
The bipartisan amendment to end police license plate tracking will be passed.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What will be the specific legislative outcomes of the 'civil terrorism' proposals?
- How will the Trump administration proceed with AI regulation after the executive order was initially shelved?
- What measures are being taken by state and local officials to counter potential federal interference in elections?
- What are the long-term implications of ballot seizures on the integrity of US elections?
