Policy & Law

The Inside Story of How Democrats Lost Ground With Working-Class Voters

Political strategists and labor leaders point to a combination of economic disruption, cultural shifts, and messaging failures that eroded the party's traditional coalition.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Rand Paul Releases Anthony Fauci's Pandemic-Era Diary Notes, Sparking New COVID Origins Debate

The Kentucky senator published thousands of pages of Dr. Fauci's personal notes from early 2020, reigniting partisan disputes over the origins of COVID-19 and federal health policy.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Biden's Classified Docs Narrative Crumbles Amid Release of Ghostwriter Tapes: 'Be Careful'

More than 70 hours of recordings from Biden's memoir interviews reveal halting speech and memory struggles, reinforcing Special Counsel Robert Hur's characterization in his classified documents report.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Biden Ghostwriter Tapes Released After Months-Long Legal Battle Over Documents Investigation

More than 70 hours of recordings from special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's classified documents handling are now public, including audio of the former president struggling to recall events.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Inside Joe Manchin's New Quest to Elect More Independents to Congress

The former Democratic senator from West Virginia is launching a new political organization aimed at recruiting and funding independent candidates for federal office.

By Diane Park · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani's Grocery Stores Will Offer 30 Percent Discount on Some Products

The city plans to build five stores, one per borough, and waive rent and property taxes while subsidizing operations to help cover the price cuts.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

RealClearPolitics Opinion Piece Calls Fauci an Egomaniac, Alleges He Profited From COVID Response

The piece by a conservative commentator argues Dr. Anthony Fauci monetized his public health role through book deals and speaking engagements.

By Diane Park · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Fauci Faces Renewed Criticism as Pandemic Debate Intensifies Over Public Health Leadership

Former NIAID director's handling of COVID-19 response draws sharp attacks from some quarters while defenders point to unprecedented circumstances and scientific uncertainty.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

'Do the Right Thing': Savannah Guthrie Makes Another Plea to Mom's Kidnappers

The NBC anchor has spoken publicly multiple times about her mother's disappearance in Australia, which remains unsolved.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Two Centuries After Tocqueville, America Still Surprises Its Visitors

Foreign World Cup fans report experiences that contradict narratives they absorbed at home, echoing themes from 19th-century travelogues.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 4 min read