Policy & Law

Congress Grapples with Funding Push for Nationwide Infrastructure Overhaul

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are locked in a heated debate over a massive infrastructure proposal that would allocate billions toward roads, bridges,...

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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Coast Guard Investigates Swastika Found at New Jersey Recruit Center

The symbol was discovered on a wall at the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, prompting a federal investigation and calls for accountability.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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YIMBY Movement Faces Growing Headwinds as Housing Costs Surge

Housing advocates cite rising construction prices and local zoning resistance as major obstacles to expanding affordable units.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Bill Maher Calls Trump’s Dinner Claim “Bulls—”

The comedian dismissed the former president’s assertion that they dined together as false on his Sunday show.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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More than 5,000 Flights Canceled as East Coast Grapples with Record Snow

The storm forced cancellations at major hubs including JFK, LaGuardia and Boston, and prompted emergency declarations by governors in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Trump Calls for Stronger Action as Americans and Tourists Caught in Cartel Violence

In a televised address, the former president urged the U.S. government to expand consular protection and increase pressure on Mexico to curb cartel crossfire affecting travelers.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Family of Missing Mother Offers $1 Million Reward to Locate Her

Nancy Guthrie’s relatives say the money is intended to aid investigators and encourage tips after the 19‑year‑old vanished in Texas last month.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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California GOP Chair Calls Newsom Embarrassed over Viral Clip Labeled Racist by Critics

Chair Vanessa Delgado said the governor should be ashamed after a video showing Newsom discussing immigration was circulated online.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Be a Bystander in Current Political Climate

The California governor announced a new coalition of state leaders to defend voting rights and counter what he calls threats to democracy, drawing praise from Democrats and criticism from Republicans.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Conservative Super PAC Launches Six‑Figure Ad Campaign to Defend Trump’s Trifecta

The group announced a $500,000 television and digital buy targeting swing‑state voters as Republicans hold the presidency, Senate and House.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read