Political Gabfest Will Gas Hit $5 a Gallon?
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Mar 12, 2026 A sharp look at whether rising oil prices from Middle East strikes could push gas to $5 and inflict political pain. An investigation of DHS plans for giant ICE detention sites and the local backlash. A breakdown of new moves to shape 2026 voting rules and what a federal takeover of elections might mean. Plus lighter cultural asides sprinkled throughout.
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Noem's Ouster Was About Distraction Not Policy
- Kristi Noem was removed not for policy but for distractions and cronyism that impeded DHS operations.
- Reporting revealed a $220m no-bid ad contract tied to an aide's husband and Noem's frequent on-camera stunts.
New Reading Of Immigration Law Has Crippled Courts
- The administration's reinterpretation of immigration law has created a cascade of mandatory detentions and a crush of habeas petitions.
- Emily Bazelon explains ICE sought mandatory detention without bond, prompting judges to order releases and overwhelming courts.
ICE Is Shopping For Gigantic Warehouse Prisons
- DHS is planning massive warehouse-style detention centers that resemble prisons and alarm local communities.
- Emily Bazelon notes Congress allocated $45 billion and ICE has scoped at least 24 large warehouses, some as big as 12 football fields with one entrance.
