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How ICE Is Tracking Down its Online Critics

Aug 4, 2026 · 13m

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A.M. Edition for Aug. 4. A Journal investigation finds the government has paid millions to private contractors to track down critics of ICE. WSJ’s Hannah Critchfield says agents have confronted Americans at home and work, asking them to sign letters agreeing their posts “may” be a crime. Plus, SpaceX is set to release its first earnings report, with the rocket company needing strong Starlink growth to fund its ambitions. And ahead of primaries in a handful of states, including a bitter Senate battle in Michigan , WSJ’s Terell Wright explains why some Democratic voters are embracing insurgent progressive and socialist candidates . Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News…