IJR News — today's news from every sideJared Kim If true, this is a textbook case of political interference overriding career civil servants doing their jobs. IJRTrump Admin Splinters Over AI’s Right To Train On Americans’ Copyrighted WorkDylan Kresak · 4 min · 3h
DOJ Restores Gun Rights Process Under Pardon Office — Aug 17, 2026The Justice Department, led by Attorney General Todd Blanche, finalized a regulation reviving a federal pathway for eligible individuals who lost gun rights to apply for restoration, requiring applicants to prove the circumstances of their prohibition as well as their record, reputation, and conduct, with strong presumptions against high-risk cases. The rule aims to protect public safety while restoring Second Amendment rights for law-abiding Americans, and it could attract hundreds of thousands of applications in the first year, though violent felons, sex offenders, illegal aliens, and other ongoing dangers remain presumptively ineligible.
On X · @RupertLowe10UK MP Rupert Lowe Backs Portsmouth Against Becoming ‘Dumping Ground’ for Illegal MigrantsRupert Lowe posted support for Portsmouth residents resisting use of the city to land illegal migrants, vowing peaceful resistance and noting Restore Britain backing. The post gained high engagement amid local protests. Reactions were overwhelmingly supportive, with minimal direct opposition in the thread.1,152 likes · 4mSandra RhodesMamdani’s Presence at 9/11 Ceremony ‘Offends’ GiulianiFormer New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani does not want Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the ceremony at Ground Zero marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Giuliani told Newsmax Sunday Mamdani should stay away from the event on Friday. "There's no question he should," Giuliani told Sunday Agenda . "I mean, the reality is this ceremony is for the families and for America to remember 2h
IJRSome US Small Businesses Are Dropping Health Insurance Coverage Amid Skyrocketing CostsIreland Owens · 4 min · 3h
On X · @davidoDavido's 'Elections Like a Movie' Post Draws Mostly Agreeing ReactionsNigerian star Davido's cryptic tweet about upcoming elections being dramatic sparked mostly positive or neutral engagement, with fans and commentators amplifying the 'movie' framing of chaos or excitement. About 70% agreed or engaged supportively, while 20% pushed back with criticism of his political ties or advice to stick to music.1,557 likes · 5m