Policy & Law

Ohio Progressive Group Raided by FBI, Accuses Trump's DOJ of Intimidation

The Ohio Organizing Collaborative says its voter registration efforts are being targeted as the Trump administration pursues voting-related investigations.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Blackburn Presses Kik on Kids Safety After 'Disturbing' Research Report

The Tennessee Republican gave the messaging platform one week to explain its alleged failures in protecting minors from predatory behavior.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Cornyn Spars With Conservatives Online Over SAVE America Act

The Texas Republican senator said the voter ID bill lacks votes to pass, drawing sharp criticism from colleagues and Trump-aligned activists.

By Diane Park · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Storm Chaser Rescues Trapped Man as Tornadoes Strike Midwest

Multiple twisters reported across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin as severe weather system moves through the region

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Father Claims All-White Jury in Karmelo Anthony Murder Case, But Records Show Otherwise

Andrew Anthony told CBS News the jury was all-white, but court records and multiple news outlets confirm Asian, Indian, and Hispanic jurors were part of the pool.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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CBS News Under New Leadership Sparks Bias Debate as Veteran Journalists Depart

AllSides analysis finds no significant overall shift in coverage, but pro-Israel framing and structural changes have drawn scrutiny from commentators across the political spectrum.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center Over $17 Million in Disputed Donations

The 50-year partnership ended in January amid the Trump administration's takeover of the federally chartered venue; WNO says it has exhausted efforts to resolve the dispute.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mamdani Announces $15 Million Trans Healthcare Investment at NYC Pride Event

The mayor described the two-year funding for gender-affirming care as a 'first step' toward a larger campaign promise of $65 million, though details on disbursement remain unclear.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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California Accused of Blocking Federal Voter Roll Audit as DOJ Escalates Probe of Election Fraud Claims

The Justice Department is demanding full unredacted voter registration data from California's 23 million registered voters, including Social Security numbers and voting history.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

America at 250: What the Nation's Milestone Anniversary Says About Its Current State

As the U.S. approaches its semiquincentennial, political leaders and analysts are debating what the founding means in 2026 and how past presidents shaped today's political landscape.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 4 min read