Roberto Zapatero is an independent forensic investigative journalist at ‘Is America Better Yet?’ focusing on truth-driven reporting and public accountability.
By Roberto Zapatero Is America Better Yet? Updated August 15, 2026 Donald Trump returned to the White House with one of the simplest promises in politics: life would become more affordable. On January 20, 2025, his first day back in office, Trump ordered federal agencies to pursue what the White
If you have eggs in your refrigerator, check the carton before you use them. More than 1.5 million dozen eggs, roughly 19 million individual eggs, have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recall involves eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. at farms
cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, water systems, utilities, operational technology, power grid, energy sector, communications outages, emergency preparedness, FBI, EPA, CISA
Cyberattacks have disrupted U.S. water operations in multiple states. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and how households can prepare for longer utility and communications outages.
Paramount bought Bari Weiss's media company and put her in charge of CBS News. Since then, veteran journalists have been removed, 60 Minutes has been remade and one of broadcasting's oldest news institutions has disappeared. For viewers trying to find news they can trust, the question
People held at a privately operated ICE detention center say they were exposed to an unexplained gas smell, extreme heat and inadequate medical care. The company running the facility disputes key parts of their account. By Roberto Zapatero Is America Better Yet? A man detained at an immigration facility in
ICE, Carolina Molina, Virginia, Fairfax County, Falls Church, immigration enforcement, police use of force, First Amendment, DHS, Don Beyer, civil rights, federal law enforcement
An ICE agent pointed a gun at Carolina Molina after agents accused her of trying to hit them with her car. Public video does not show the alleged vehicle attack. A Virginia prosecutor is reviewing the incident, and Molina says more footage exists.
Trump Media Is Selling Faster Access to the Preside By Roberto Zapatero Independent Forensic Investigative Journalist Is America Better Yet? President Donald Trump regularly uses Truth Social to announce government decisions. Now the company behind Truth Social is selling businesses a faster way to receive posts from Trump and other
Epstein, judge, Department of Justice, DOJ
At one point, the judge asked whether the Justice Department wanted another order simply emphasizing that his earlier order really meant what it said.
By Roberto Zapatero Independent Forensic Investigative Journalist, Is America Better Yet? August 13, 2026 About 1,400 children in New York are among thousands nationwide whose legal representation was put at risk when a federal contract supporting lawyers for unaccompanied immigrant children expired July 31. Many of these children are
Adults tell children to ask for help. Homelessness teaches a more complicated lesson: help may come with conditions.
By Roberto Zapatero Is America Better Yet? A sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln sent his wife a message that frightened her enough to carry it directly to senior Navy leaders. He did not want to wake up the next morning, she told them. She was not alone. About 200
Anthony Fauci; Rand Paul; COVID-19; Fifth Amendment; COVID Origins; Congress; Public Health; Government Accountability
Johnathan Mansfield died after jail officers repeatedly used an electrical-shock glove and a Taser. Now ICE plans to buy thousands of similar gloves, raising urgent questions about safeguards, oversight and accountability.
