Policy & Law

Giants Pitcher Inscribes Bible Verse on Cap During Pride Night, Teammate Refuses Hat Entirely

San Francisco's Landen Roupp wrote Genesis 9 passage next to rainbow logo; poll data shows declining support for LGBTQ+ issues nationwide.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Polls Show Sharp Partisan Divide in American Patriotism Ahead of Nation's 250th Birthday

Republican patriotism remains near universal while Democratic pride drops below 30%, with young voters showing the steepest decline across both parties.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Twelve Dead After Skydiving Aircraft Crashes in Rural Missouri, Officials Say

The Pacific Aerospace P750 went down shortly after departing Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday morning; the NTSB is investigating.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Being Admitted Sunday Morning, Spokesperson Says

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former Senate Majority Leader is receiving care; no details released about his condition.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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Vance Says He'll Examine Political Future After Midterms

The vice president tells CBS he and wife Usha will discuss his 2028 presidential prospects after November elections, while emphasizing focus on current role.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

UK Visa Bans Spark Free Speech Debate Among Western Conservatives

The revocation of visas for Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker has divided right-of-center intellectuals over whether democracies should restrict entry based on ideological content.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Karen Bass's Brother Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against City Over Palisades Fire Damage

The mayor declined to answer questions about her brother's participation in the suit during a recent campaign event, with an aide telling reporters "We're not talking about that!"

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Poll Shows Partisan Divide in National Pride Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary

Only 29% of Democrats report being extremely or very proud to be American, compared with 90% of Republicans, as surveys track shifting expressions of patriotism.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Warner Says Clayton Has 'Right Temperament' for DNI Role Amid Pulte Appointment Concerns

The Virginia Democrat voiced support for the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney while calling his predecessor 'grossly unqualified' and urging quick confirmation.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Congressional Baseball Game Offers Longstanding Traditions, and Plenty of Confusion

The annual charity game between Republicans and Democrats has been played since 1909, with players choosing their own uniform numbers regardless of duplicates.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read