Policy & Law

Former Congresswoman Melissa Bean Wins Primary to Retake Suburban Chicago Seat

Bean, who held the district from 2005 to 2011, defeated seven other Democratic candidates and will face the Republican nominee in November.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

World Central Kitchen Provides Over 8,000 Meals to TSA Workers Amid DHS Shutdown

The nonprofit, led by chef José Andrés, is serving TSA agents at seven airports as the partial government funding lapse extends into its fifth week.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mullin Faces Democrat Grilling in First Hurdle to Lead DHS Amid Shutdown Fight

Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee comes as DHS remains shuttered over Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Sen. Mullin Gets Emotional Recounting Trump's Kindness to His Son During DHS Nomination Hearing

The Oklahoma Republican became visibly emotional while describing how President Trump supported his family after his son suffered a severe brain injury in 2020.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

With the DHS Shutdown Dragging on, Is It Time to Privatize Airport Security?

The ongoing partial government shutdown has revived debate over the TSA's Screening Partnership Program, which allows airports to use private contractors for checkpoint operations.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Chief Justice John Roberts Warns Against Growing Hostility Toward Judges

Roberts said criticism of courts has moved beyond legal analysis to 'personal' attacks, comments that followed Trump's attacks on the Supreme Court over tariff rulings.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani Administration Seeks to Withdraw Legal Support for Ex-Mayor Adams in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The city's law department argues former Mayor Eric Adams was not acting within the scope of city employment when the alleged 1993 assault occurred.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Participates in Annual Shamrock Bowl Presentation at White House

The St. Patrick's Day tradition, dating to 1952, sees Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin presenting shamrocks to the president.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Afghanistan Says 400 Killed in Strike by Pakistan on Kabul Hospital

The strike targeted a hospital treating drug users, with most casualties being patients undergoing treatment at the facility.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

NYC Subway Incident Involving 83-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Sparks Debate Over Sanctuary Policies

A Honduran national with prior deportations is accused of shoving the elderly veteran and another rider onto subway tracks, drawing renewed scrutiny of NYC's immigration enforcement policies.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 4 min read