The Wall Street Journal reports that ICE is scouring social media to unmask critics of the agency, a practice it says is aimed at identifying threats to its agents. The Journal’s investigation cites internal documents showing analysts tracking hashtags, geotags, and user networks to build profiles of individuals deemed hostile to ICE operations. Civil‑rights lawyers and former DHS officials argue the program amounts to weaponizing online speech and infringes on free speech protections.

Meanwhile, the article notes that the AI boom is reshaping the U.S. economy, fueling growth in data centers, driving stock‑market wealth, and making private air travel more accessible even for those who do not own jets. Analysts estimate that AI‑related capital expenditures have surpassed $100 billion annually, contributing to GDP growth rates not seen since the early 2000s. The expansion is described as both an engine of prosperity and a potential vulnerability.

The piece explores what could happen if the AI boom falters, warning that the same forces powering economic expansion could also create systemic risks if investment slows or technology stalls. Should the momentum wane, sectors ranging from cloud computing to semiconductor manufacturing could face downturns, affecting employment and consumer confidence across multiple states. It concludes by noting that while flying private has become easier, the broader economic outlook remains tied to the durability of the AI‑driven surge.