Policy & Law

Midterm History Gives Republicans a Fighting Chance in November

Analysis of 100 years of midterm data shows president's party typically loses seats, but recent trends suggest smaller losses for Trump.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

The Private School Choice Boom Leaves Behind Many Kids in Public Schools

An AP analysis finds most scholarship recipients are already in private or homeschool settings, as Texas launches a $1 billion program this fall.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Mangione's Lawyers Plan Psychiatric Defense in State Murder Trial for Thompson Killing

If jurors accept an extreme emotional disturbance argument, it could reduce charges from murder to manslaughter; trial scheduled to begin September 8.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Healthcare Leaders Push Three-Step Plan to Address Hospital Emergency Department Crisis

Emergency physicians propose stabilizing payments, preventing cuts and expanding outpatient access as rural departments close at alarming rates.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

The View's Joy Behar Says She Doesn't Think Vice President Vance Is a 'Bad Guy' Ahead of Potential 2028 Bid

Behar, a frequent Trump critic, made the comments during an interview with Vance and later suggested a debate against Gavin Newsom would be 'interesting.'

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

FBI Director's Social Media Post on Foiled UFC Plot Draws Criticism From Law Enforcement Officials

Sources say Kash Patel's announcement came while suspects were still being rounded up in an ongoing investigation involving 26 usernames on an encrypted chat.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Collins Does Not Regret Supporting Kavanaugh but Is Disappointed With His Abortion Ruling

The Maine Republican said she was 'disappointed' with the 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, though she noted it did not affect her state.

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

Oklahoma Teen Critical After Benadryl Challenge on TikTok; Family Seeks Awareness

The 15-year-old remains in intensive care with no brain activity after overdosing on the antihistamine, part of a trend that has been linked to multiple teen deaths nationwide.

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

Former Georgian Official Argues U.S. Progressives Misunderstand Socialism in Personal Essay

Emzari Gelashvili recounts his family's 1951 Soviet deportation as he questions why young Americans embrace socialist ideals.

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

Hillary Clinton Says Biden's 2024 Re-election Bid Was a 'Terrible Mistake'

The former secretary of state said the decision harmed Biden's legacy and cost Democrats a chance at defeating Donald Trump, drawing sharp rebukes from the White House.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read