Policy & Law

Report Details Coordinated Funding Network Supporting Mamdani, Tlaib, and El-Sayed

Canary Mission report outlines how super PACs, 501(c)(4)s, and grassroots groups coordinate to back progressive candidates while obscuring donor sources.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

TSA Scales Back Airport Perk Expansion to 13 Airports Weeks After Launch

The 'Gateside by TSA PreCheck' program was briefly available at hundreds of airports before being limited to an operational assessment phase at 13 locations.

By James Callahan · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Federal Judge Orders Minnesota Teen to Remain Jailed in Mall of America Terror Plot

U.S. Magistrate Judge cites flight risk and community danger for 18-year-old arrested after FBI sting operation involving an AK-47 purchase.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Musk Pledges SpaceX Share to Every Child in America, Estimated Value Exceeds $10 Billion

The trillionaire's announcement signals a potential expansion of the Trump Accounts program, following similar pledges by Michael Dell and Gwynne Shotwell.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Critically Injured in Deliberate Vehicle Attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states the incident was likely intentional as police seize a knife from the driver's vehicle and investigate rising threats against officials.

By James Callahan · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

2026 Midterms Projected as Most Expensive on Record With Over $15 Billion Raised

Both parties are pouring funds into competitive races, with Democrats outperforming Republicans in fundraising by a 5-to-1 margin in key contests identified by the Cook Political Report.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Billionaire-Backed PACs Oust West Virginia Delegate Who Proposed Voucher Spending Limits

Three political action committees spent over $145,000 to defeat Delegate Vernon Criss, who sought to cap the state's Hope Scholarship program at $200 million annually.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Midterm Results May Take Days to Finalize Due to Close Margins and Slow Ballot Processing in Key States

California and Alaska face prolonged vote counts driven by mail-in ballot backlogs and competitive races, delaying official calls by days or weeks.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Epstein-Linked Billionaire Pours $500K Into Super PAC Backing Kentucky Democrat

Republican opponent Ralph Alvarado calls the donation 'dirty Epstein-class money,' while Democratic candidate Zach Dembo faces criticism for benefiting from dark money despite campaigning against it.

By James Callahan · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Wichita Police Release Driver in Soccer Field Crash That Killed Two; No Charges Filed

Investigators released the 34-year-old driver pending toxicology results and a vehicle mechanical examination after interviewing more than 30 witnesses.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 3 min read