Policy & Law

Police Investigate '8647' Written in Grass on US National Mall Near WWII Memorial

The numbers, which Trump administration officials say are meant to encourage violence against the president, were discovered Thursday morning; investigation is ongoing with grass samples collected for testing.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mace Vows to Be 'More of a Menace Than Ever' Following Election Loss

The South Carolina Republican placed fifth in the GOP gubernatorial primary and will leave Congress in January 2027.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Antisemitism, Citing Breach of Federal Funding Promises

The lawsuit argues the university violated Title VI and broke contractual commitments made when accepting federal research grants.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Congress Faces Uncertainty on FISA 702 Reauthorization Following Pulte Appointment

The $110 billion-a-year intelligence program faces an unclear path after President Trump named FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Congress Should End This Abysmal ObamaCare Failure, Republicans Say

Representative Aaron Bean introduced the Abolish CMMI Act to eliminate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, citing a GAO report that found fewer than 6 percent of its models met expansion criteria.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Yael Eckstein, Leader of Jewish-Christian Organization, Inspires Women at TPUSA Summit

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews president told thousands she answered God's call after her father's death.

By Diane Park · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Man Accused of Killing Top Minnesota Democrat Won't Face Death Penalty Under Proposed Plea Deal

Vance Boelter, charged in the killings of former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and others, would plead guilty under agreement that eliminates possibility of capital punishment.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Graham Calls Taking Kharg Island the 'Ultimate Game Changer' in Iran Policy

The South Carolina Republican voiced support for Trump's Truth Social post suggesting military control of an island handling 90% of Iran's oil exports.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Pentagon Floors Placed on Lockdown Following Air Quality Incident, Hazmat Teams Deployed

The Department of Defense headquarters activated shelter-in-place protocols while Arlington emergency responders assisted; no injuries reported as investigation continues.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Second Amendment Fights Grow Across Several States Over 3D-Printed Gun Laws

At least 16 states have now enacted laws targeting ghost guns, with seven adding major restrictions this year as the devices become more accessible.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read