Policy & Law

Hegseth Once Warned Against Endless Wars. Now He's Leading Trump's Strike-First Doctrine

The War Secretary, who called himself a 'recovering neocon' before the 2024 election, now oversees operations spanning the Caribbean, Red Sea and Iran.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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Navajo Students Face Discrimination in Gallup-McKinley Schools, Commission Finds

The district with the nation's largest Indigenous student body has been accused of pervasive discrimination and harsh discipline practices against Navajo students.

By Diane Park · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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New Body Camera Footage Contradicts DHS Claims About ICE Killing of US Citizen

Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in South Padre Island, Texas in March 2025; newly obtained footage challenges the agency's account of the incident.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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New York City Police Deploy Additional Counterterrorism Resources After Saturday IED Attack

Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the devices contained TATP explosive and are being investigated as ISIS-inspired terrorism.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ohio State President Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship With Someone Seeking Public Resources

Board of Trustees accepted the resignation Sunday, marking the second major university president departure this year.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Politicians Increase Focus on White-Collar Worker Concerns Amid AI Displacement Fears

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has emerged as a leading voice warning about AI's impact on white-collar jobs, joining Democrats and Republicans who see potential displacement as a growing political issue.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Republican NTSB Member Says He Was Fired by White House

Todd Inman, a Republican appointed to the independent safety board, said he has received no explanation for his termination.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home Hit by Gunfire, Police Say

Los Angeles police arrested a suspect after seven shots were fired at the singer's mansion; no one was injured.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Talarico Is a Picture of Christian Decency

Conservative commentators praise lawmaker's actions as exemplar of faith-based public service amid polarized political discourse

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

National Civic Learning Week Highlights Bipartisan Push to Strengthen Constitutional Literacy

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, educators in red and blue states alike are expanding civic education requirements, though debates continue over content and approach.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 9, 2026 · 4 min read