Since 1868, it has been illegal to distill your own spirits at home. This has not necessarily stopped people from doing it. But if you're making whiskey or gin at your abode in an unregistered still, you're breaking federal law, risking up to five years i... See more
Since the beginning of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in January 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims more than 1.1 million people have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Pro... See more
There has been much consternation this week about the use of fake polls in the media, with some government officials promising swift, and legally dubious, punishments for broadcasters that use them. The use of these fake polls came to light on Wednesday, ... See more
Should wine be less snobby? That's what Eric AsimovarguesinThe New York Times: 'Wine truly is the people's drink. It unifies. And yet, somewhere along the way, wine has also been cast as a divider, through no fault of its own. It has an unfortunate reputa... See more
President Donald Trump on Thursday called off plans to livestream the December 3 military execution of Nidal Hasan after the announcement generated widespread disgust. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that the U.S. government would lives... See more
