Policy & Law

Pentagon Terminates Academic Partnerships With Harvard University

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cites 'woke' institutional policies and ideological misalignment as grounds for ending military research and training ties.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Recording Immigration Agents in Public is a Constitutional Right — Here's What the Law Says

As tensions rise between bystanders and federal immigration agents, legal experts say the First Amendment protects the right to film in public, but obstruction laws set boundaries.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Centrist Democrats Express Frustration Following AIPAC Primary Spending

Internal party tensions rise as moderate lawmakers question the impact of outside spending on Democratic unity.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

What is the State of Democracy in the U.S.?

As midterms approach, Democrats and Republicans offer sharply different views on voter access, election integrity, and institutional trust.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 5 min read
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Schumer Denies Trump's Claim About Penn Station Renaming Proposal

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the Trump administration's allegation an 'absolute lie,' escalating a dispute over a statement the president attributed to Democratic leaders.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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State Department to Delete Archived X Posts From Biden Administration

The Trump administration is removing social media posts made before his second term began, citing policy review and account consolidation.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Amendment in Historic Late-Night Vote, 67–32

The vote sends $1.2 trillion toward roads, bridges, broadband, and clean energy — but both parties are already spinning the narrative heading into midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ex‑Navy SEAL Warns Mexican Cartel after Violent Weekend, Calls Group ‘More like ISIS’

The former special‑operations operator posted a warning on X, citing recent attacks in northern Mexico while critics say his comments risk inflaming tensions.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Jesse Jackson to Lie in State in South Carolina

The state Senate approved a resolution for the civil‑rights leader to lie in state at the State House on March 5, prompting mixed reactions from Democratic and Republican officials.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Minnesota Lawmakers Address Female Genital Mutilation Concerns in Somali Community

State officials, community leaders and lawmakers discuss hidden practice and proposed policies to protect at‑risk girls.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read