Policy & Law

The 'King of the North' Seeks Parliament Seat in Bid to Challenge Starmer for UK Leadership

Andy Burnham, Britain's most popular politician according to recent polling, faces Nigel Farage-backed challenger in Thursday's Makerfield by-election that could reshape Labour Party leadership.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

EU Deportation Bill Set to Pass European Parliament as Left Seeks Safeguards

The legislation would allow member states to deport rejected asylum seekers abroad, with Wednesday's vote expected to pass thanks to a right-wing majority coalition.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

'Get Him Out of Here': Judge Sends Gilgo Beach Killer to Prison for Life

Rex Heuermann receives three life sentences plus 25 years to life for murdering eight women between 1993 and 2010 in a case that took over a decade to solve.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Florida Court Rules State Ban on Concealed Carry for Adults Under 21 Unconstitutional

The unanimous ruling says 18-to-20-year-olds are entitled to the same Second Amendment protections as older adults, citing Supreme Court precedent.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Biden, Bush and Clinton Slated to Attend Obama Presidential Center Opening in Chicago

The Thursday ceremony will feature performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and other artists, with all six living former presidents and first ladies expected.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Georgia Republican Legislative Leaders Reject Governor's Call for 2028 Redistricting

State House Speaker Jon Burns informed Gov. Brian Kemp that lawmakers would not consider redistricting during Wednesday's special session, defying the governor's request to redraw congressional and legislative boundaries ahead of the next election cycle.

By Diane Park · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Grooming Gang Inquiry Report Released; Survivor Tells Interview Was Edited Over Assailant's Background

The 219-page UK report documents decades of child abuse involving predominantly Pakistani Muslim perpetrators, while questions arise about media handling of ethnic details.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

"The View" Hosts Challenge Vance on Race: "Where Do Americans of Color Fit in This Vision?"

Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin pressed the vice president on removals of Black history content from federal sites and changes to majority-Black voting districts.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

British Parliament Member Releases Report on Grooming Gang Scandal; Critics Question Methodology

The 219-page Restore Britain Party document alleges systemic failures in protecting vulnerable youth across 149 local authority districts, though some data remains unverified.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

UK Report on Child Sexual Exploitation Gangs Sparks Debate Over Institutional Failures and Political Framing

A newly released 219-page parliamentary report documents decades of grooming gang abuse across Britain, reigniting over how institutions handled the scandal.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read