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A MAGA Uproar Ensued After a Bill Was Given a Nick Shirley Nickname

30 August 2026 at 03:59
A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Mr. Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by misinformation.

Β© Andri Tambunan for The New York Times

Nick Shirley, 24, has quickly become a hero in the MAGA movement as a YouTube influencer who has produced viral videos claiming to expose fraud in Democratic-led states.

How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together

29 August 2026 at 12:02
State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the social media giant’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.

Β© Jason Henry for The New York Times

Meta’s $17.1 billion agreement with states followed losses in court over claims that the social media is addictive and harmful to children.

In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race

29 August 2026 at 12:02
Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn’t moderated his message in his critical race.

Β© Alex Kent/The New York Times

At rallies across Georgia this summer, Senator Jon Ossoff has delivered a series of blistering rebukes of the president and a challenger for his seat, Representative Mike Collins.
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