Policy & Law

Trump's Postmaster General Tells Senators USPS Would Withhold Mail-In Ballot Delivery in Some States Under Proposed Rule

The policy would deny ballot delivery in states that do not share voter roll data with the Trump administration, according to reporting on the testimony.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Hunter Biden on Democratic Socialists' Wins: 'Country Is Tired of Being Managed'

The former president's son said progressive candidates who spoke directly about rent, Gaza and economic security outperformed moderate rivals in New York primaries.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Rides Momentum Into Crowded Wisconsin Governor's Race

State Rep. Hong leads limited polling in a 7-candidate Democratic primary, testing whether socialist candidates can win statewide in a battleground Trump carried twice.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Venezuela Earthquakes Kill at Least 164 as Rescuers Search Collapsed Buildings

Back-to-back tremors struck near Caracas, with the hardest-hit region of La Guaira reporting dozens of collapsed structures and ongoing rescue operations.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Are ChatGPT and Other AI Chatbots Politically Biased? We Tested Them

Washington Post testing of leading chatbots found clear political leanings that conflict with company neutrality pledges.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Congress Approves $38 Billion in New ICE Funds Amid Reports of Conditions at Family Detention Center

Advocates report nearly 100 declarations from children and parents filed in federal court documenting conditions at the Dilley facility as government seeks to terminate Flores Settlement Agreement protections.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Conservatives Flip Script on Gallego's Family Man Image With Reminder of Pregnant Ex-Wife Divorce Papers

The attacks come as the Arizona senator faces scrutiny over campaign-funded travel and luxury purchases amid reports he is considering a 2028 presidential bid.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ninth Circuit Rules Alaska Airlines Must Face Trial Over Firing Flight Attendants for Equality Act Posts

The appellate court found that Lacey Smith and Marli Brown, fired after questioning the Equality Act on an internal message board, have grounds for a jury trial on religious discrimination claims.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Analysis: Putin's Position in Crimea Faces Mounting Pressure as Ukrainian Military Campaign Intensifies

NATO officials report Russia losing 35,000 soldiers monthly while spending half its government budget on military operations.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Record 25 Million Adults Under 35 Living With Parents as Housing Costs Surge

The trend persists even though 70% of young adults ages 25-34 living at home are employed, pointing to housing affordability rather than employment as the primary driver.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read