Jan. 28, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — There is a growing rift between Silicon Valley executives and the Trump administration following a violent incident involving federal agents. High-profile figures in the tech industry have begun voicing harsh public criticisms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, specifically citing a lack of humanity in the agency’s recent operations. These condemnations mark a significant shift away from the industry’s previous attempts to maintain a cooperative relationship with the federal government. By speaking out, these leaders are knowingly inviting the risk of executive retaliation or political backlash. Ultimately, the piece highlights how moral concerns over immigration tactics are currently outweighing the strategic benefits of remaining silent. Continue reading
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Federal Agencies Under Fire for Social Media Posts Linked to White Nationalist Rhetoric
Jan. 27, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Federal agencies have recently utilized social media to disseminate imagery and slogans linked to white nationalist and extremist ideologies. Official government accounts from the White House, Department of Labor, and Department of Homeland Security have featured coded language, including QAnon phrases and Nazi-adjacent slogans. While administration spokespeople dismiss these connections as liberal conspiracy theories, experts argue the high volume of these “dog whistles” suggests a deliberate attempt to recruit disaffected young men. Some posts have even included audio from white supremacist anthems, though officials claim such instances are purely coincidental. Ultimately, the article highlights a growing concern that fringe radicalism has moved from the corners of the internet into official executive communication. Continue reading
The most serious Trump indictment yet – a criminal law scholar explains the charges of using ‘dishonesty, fraud and deceit’ to cling to power
Gabriel J. Chin, University of California, Davis
The Justice Department announced its second federal indictment of former president Donald J. Trump on Aug. 1, 2023. The charges are groundbreaking and not just because a former president is facing multiple criminal charges.
Democracy under attack in Brazil: 5 questions about the storming of Congress and the role of the military
Rafael R. Ioris, University of Denver
Thousands of far-right supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace on Jan. 8, 2023.
Animated Irish Movie Portrays U.S. Tech Moguls On Dublin Pub Crawl
The new film takes place during the dying days of Trump’s presidency and portrays a doomed Dublin pub crawl conducted by a group of American tech moguls, prohibited from visiting one another’s European HQs during the early days of Covid-19 but urgently needing to agree on whether or not to sign a critical EU agreement. Continue reading
