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Milo Yiannopoulos has reportedly been detained by ICE.

TMZ first reported that the UK-born longtime right-wing internet personality was apprehended in Louisiana, and Mother Jones’ Anna Merlan (and The Verge) confirmed he’s listed in ICE custody records. In recent years, Yiannopoulos has fallen out of favor with MAGA world, and Trump ally Laura Loomer, for one, is gloating. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.

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Last-minute doomsday scenarios for the 2026 election | CNN Politics

Imaginations run wild at what President Donald Trump and his allies might yet do to interfere in the coming midterm election. He’s already done quite a bit. This is the man who alleged widespread voter fraud even in the two elections he…

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Last-minute doomsday scenarios for the 2026 election | CNN Politics

Imaginations run wild at what President Donald Trump and his allies might yet do to interfere in the coming midterm election. He’s already done quite a bit. This is the man who alleged widespread voter fraud even in…

Read original at CNN →
Aug 29, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
British far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the US, DHS says | CNN

British right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was deported Friday to the United Kingdom, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security. Yiannopoulos was detained by Immigration and Customs…

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Aug 28, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE | CNN

Controversial British figure Milo Yiannopoulos, who gained a reputation as a right-wing provocateur more than a decade ago, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security…

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Aug 28, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump Expected To Skip Ground Zero 9/11 Ceremony

Trump is expected to skip the Ground Zero 9/11 ceremony after reportedly being denied speaking time, instead delivering remarks at the Pentagon. JD Vance is set to attend the Ground Zero event in his place.…

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Milo Yiannopoulos has reportedly been detained by ICE.

TMZ first reported that the UK-born longtime right-wing internet personality was apprehended in Louisiana, and Mother Jones’ Anna Merlan (and The Verge) confirmed he’s listed in ICE custody records. In recent years,…

Read original at The Verge →

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 30, 2026

Imaginations run wild at what President Donald Trump and his allies might yet do to interfere in the coming midterm election. He’s already done quite a bit. This is the man who alleged widespread voter fraud even in the two elections he…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 29, 2026

British right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was deported Friday to the United Kingdom, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security. Yiannopoulos was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thursday at…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 28, 2026

Controversial British figure Milo Yiannopoulos, who gained a reputation as a right-wing provocateur more than a decade ago, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday.…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 28, 2026

Trump is expected to skip the Ground Zero 9/11 ceremony after reportedly being denied speaking time, instead delivering remarks at the Pentagon. JD Vance is set to attend the Ground Zero event in his place. Controversial commentator Milo…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeAug 28, 2026

TMZ first reported that the UK-born longtime right-wing internet personality was apprehended in Louisiana, and Mother Jones’ Anna Merlan (and The Verge) confirmed he’s listed in ICE custody records. In recent years, Yiannopoulos has fallen…

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