Policy & Law

Mississippi Democrats Vote in Primary Between Longtime Rep. Bennie Thompson and Young Challenger

The race in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District pits a 78-year-old civil rights leader against a 34-year-old antitrust lawyer pitching economic populism.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani Condemns ISIS-Inspired Attack Without Using 'Radical Islamic Terror' Phrase

NYC mayor's initial response draws criticism from Republicans and some Democrats, reviving debate over terminology used to describe terrorism.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mike Johnson Warns Sharia Law 'Serious Problem' After GOP Rep's Anti-Muslim Post

Speaker said he believes Ogles was referring to immigrants who refuse to adapt to U.S. culture, not Muslims as people.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Republicans Urge NSF to Pause $67 Million Research Security Initiative

The House Select Committee on China alleges Texas A&M and University of Washington have problematic collaborations with Chinese military-linked institutions.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Trump Appoints Erika Kirk, Widow of Slain Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, to Air Force Academy Board

Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, will fill a seat originally meant for her husband who was assassinated in September.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Trump Questions Aides About Corey Lewandowski's Role in $220 Million DHS Ad Campaign

President says he 'wasn't thrilled' with Noem's testimony about $220M campaign as Democrats launch investigation into contract firms

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Congress Rarely Pushes Back when Presidents Deploy Military Force

Lawmakers last week voted down a resolution to halt Trump's Iran strikes, continuing a decades-long pattern of presidential unilateral action.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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AI Titans and Political Leaders Are Sounding the Alarm on White-Collar Job Displacement

From DeSantis to Sanders, officials warn that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Subpoenas 2020 Arizona Voting Documents as Federal Push Into Election Administration Widens

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen received a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to the state's 2020 audit, marking the second publicly confirmed jurisdiction in the DOJ's election investigation.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Photo With Secretary of State Rubio Draws Scrutiny

Tarrio, pardoned by Trump after seditious conspiracy conviction for Jan. 6, appeared at the inaugural Shield of the Americas summit in Florida.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read