Policy & Law

Dozens of Gunshots Reported Near White House; Trump Inside During Lockdown

Secret Service ordered press to evacuate North Lawn positions after shots heard roughly an hour after Trump announced Iran deal was near completion.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fraudsters Abused Biden's Lax Policies to Steal Billions, Financial Watchdog Claims

The State Financial Officers Foundation estimates that $5.7 billion in waste, fraud and abuse was uncovered last year as state treasurers work to reclaim funds.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Marines Conduct Rapid Response Exercise at U.S. Embassy in Caracas

Two Marine Osprey aircraft landed at the recently reopened embassy, with Gen. Francis Donovan observing the drill and meeting Venezuelan officials.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Experimental Drug Retatrutide Shows 70-Pound Average Weight Loss in Eli Lilly Trial, Raising Policy Questions

The triple-receptor injectable could reshape obesity treatment if approved, but FDA clearance remains years away and side effects are significant.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Kyle Busch Dies at 41 After Severe Pneumonia Led to Sepsis, Family Says

The two-time NASCAR champion passed out in a racing simulator Wednesday before being hospitalized; medical experts note sepsis kills roughly 270,000 Americans annually.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

RFK Jr. Announces $46.6M Medicaid Fraud Indictment, Calls It Largest Autism Fraud Bust in U.S. History

DOJ indicted two Minnesota defendants for allegedly billing Medicaid for services not rendered at autism therapy centers, with $21.6M paid out of $46.6M claimed.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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DOJ Defends Deleting Jan. 6-Related Press Releases From Website, Says It Is Proud to Reverse Biden-Era Actions

The department confirmed the removal of historical records tied to Capitol attack prosecutions on social media, calling them partisan propaganda.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Congress Weighs Legislation to Halt Climate Liability Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Companies

Rep. Hageman's bill would invalidate pending cases seeking retroactive damages from energy producers for decades of emissions.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Explosion at New York City Shipyard Kills 1 and Injures 36, Officials Say

Most of the injured were firefighters and other first responders; a fire marshal remains in critical condition with a fractured skull.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Hegseth Torches Identity Politics in West Point Speech: 'Can't Throw Your Pronouns at the Enemy'

The defense secretary told graduating cadets that merit and combat readiness, not diversity initiatives, should define military success.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read