Policy & Law

Congress Is Breaking the Appropriations Process

The Senate's reliance on budget reconciliation to fund Homeland Security could set a precedent that fundamentally alters how Congress exercises its constitutional power of the purse.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Symposium for Federal Judges Raises Questions About Climate Science Education in Courts

The George Mason event, co-sponsored by an oil industry-aligned organization, comes as Rep. Jim Jordan escalates investigations into climate litigation programs.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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George Mason Law School Hosts Symposium for 150 Judges Questioning Climate Science Amid Congressional Inquiry Into Opposing Program

The Nashville event, backed by free-market groups with fossil fuel ties, runs through Saturday while Rep. Jim Jordan escalates investigation into the Climate Judiciary Project.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 5 min read
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Former Malian Minister and Junta Critic Abducted From Home by Armed Men, Family Says

Mountaga Tall was taken from his Bamako residence shortly before midnight Saturday as Mali's military government conducts a wave of arrests following coordinated jihadist attacks.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Four New Jersey Residents Charged With Illegally Voting, Lying on Citizenship Forms

The four noncitizens allegedly voted in federal elections from 2020 to 2024 before submitting naturalization applications that falsely claimed they had never cast ballots.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

A2 Milk Company Recalls Infant Formula Over Possible Toxin Contamination

The voluntary recall affects three batches totaling roughly 16,400 tins sold to consumers, though no illnesses have been reported.

By James Callahan · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Takes on Wedding DJ Role, Continuing Run of Unofficial Titles

The Florida Republican, already serving as Acting USAID Administrator and Acting Archivist, was filmed spinning records at a family wedding in a video shared by Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino.

By Diane Park · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Obama-Era Solar Plant Still Relies on Fossil Fuels, Kills Thousands of Birds Annually

The Ivanpah facility, built with $2.1 billion in federal support, faces scrutiny over bird deaths and natural gas use despite its 'clean energy' label.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Patel Says FBI Has Cut Bureaucracy, Moved 1,000 Agents to Field Offices in 'Generational' Overhaul

Director Kash Patel says reforms have cut $300 million in spending and expanded AI tools for threat identification.

By Diane Park · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Pirro Says Whether She Will Reopen Probe Into Powell Depends on Inspector General's Findings

The development clears a path for Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, after Senate Banking Committee advanced his nomination in a party-line vote.

By James Callahan · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read