Policy & Law

Coast Guard Continues Search 6 Missing Crew After Overturned Cargo Ship Found Near Saipan

The 145-foot Mariana was located Saturday after engine failure during Typhoon Sinlaku; search covers over 75,000 square nautical miles.

By Diane Park · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Minneapolis City Council President Discloses Role in ICE Monitoring Network

Elliott Payne appeared in a video describing involvement with rapid response groups that track federal immigration agents, drawing scrutiny from enforcement advocates.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Gunman Identified After Horrific Killing Spree Targeting Children in Shreveport

Eight children ages 1-14 killed and two adult women wounded in three-home shooting rampage; suspect shot and killed by police.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Incoming Hungarian Government Begins Talks with Brussels over Frozen EU Funds

Prime minister-elect Péter Magyar meets with European Commission leaders to unlock suspended funding and reset EU relations.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Oil Prices Spike Again Following Latest Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. crude rose 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel as Iran reversed its decision to reopen the vital shipping lane, prolonging an eight-week conflict that has pushed gas prices above $4.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Seeks Detention of Venezuelan National in Houston Sledgehammer Murder Case

Houston City Council votes to limit ICE cooperation as Governor Abbott threatens $110 million funding cut over policy change.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Catholic Objection to Colorado Preschool Program

The Archdiocese of Denver argues a nondiscrimination provision conflicts with religious doctrine, setting up potential expansion of religious exemptions.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

On 4/20, Democrats Urged to Lead on Cannabis Legalization as Polls Show Broad Support

Polls show 70% of Americans support legal cannabis, yet Democrats have not fully capitalized on the issue despite decades of advocacy.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Yale Committee Finds Self-Censorship and Political Bias Eroding Public Trust in Higher Education

After a year-long review, Yale's presidential committee identified institutional practices as key factors behind declining confidence in universities.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Allie Beth Stuckey, David French Debate Biblical Truth vs. Empathy in Heated Podcast Exchange

The Relatable podcast debate covered toxic empathy, gender ideology and pronouns, and French's vote for Kamala Harris, highlighting divisions within evangelical Christianity.

By Diane Park · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 4 min read