Policy & Law

Spencer Pratt's Surge in Los Angeles Mayor's Race Draws Warning From Democrats, Support From Republicans

Reality TV star holds second place with 30.4 percent of vote in all-party primary, likely to face incumbent Karen Bass in runoff.

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

Graham Platner's Cocaine Brag Resurfaces as Unearthed Posts Reveal Blunt Admission

The Maine Democratic Senate nominee wrote in 2020 Reddit posts that he did drugs while on military leave, saying 'no regrets.' The Marine Corps prohibits illicit drug use.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Federal Judge Orders Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center, Says Only Congress Can Rename It

Judge Christopher Cooper's ruling on May 29 found the Kennedy Center board exceeded its legal authority by voting to add Trump's name without congressional approval.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Wildfire Survivors Turn to Costly Safety Tech as Blazes Worsen Across Western US

New companies are selling bunkers, hydraulic homes, and fire-resistant wraps for tens of thousands of dollars, raising questions about who can afford protection as wildfire risk grows.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Officers Arrest Sudanese Refugee With Attempted Murder Conviction After Years in U.S. Despite Deportation Order

Gabriel Maror Ayuel, who arrived as a refugee in 1995 and was convicted of first-degree attempted murder in Tennessee in 2003, was taken into custody May 5 after ICE investigators tracked him to a Nashville apartment.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Henry Nowak Murder Renews Scrutiny Over Two-Tier Policing Practices

The 18-year-old student died after police prioritized a stabbing suspect's racism allegation over his cries for help, sparking debate about how race-related claims affect law enforcement responses.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Midwest Farmers' Struggles Test GOP Loyalty Ahead of Midterms

Farm confidence in Trump drops 10 points as bankruptcies hit six-year high, threatening Republican control in key agricultural states.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired After Confrontation With New Leadership

CBS News terminated the veteran journalist after he accused new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of attempting to 'murder' the program during a staff meeting, with new boss Nick Bilton citing 'hostility' and 'incivility.'

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Deletes Homophobic Social Media Post, Blames Staffer

The Tennessee Republican's office said a communications team member posted the message during Pride Month and has been reprimanded.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Plastic Surgeon Who Testified in 1993 WTC Bombing Case Wins NJ Democratic Primary

Adam Hisham Hamawy, a combat veteran and medical professional, secured the nomination for a solidly blue seat despite scrutiny over past ties to Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read