Policy & Law

NYC Mayor Mamdani's Gig Economy Crackdown Sparks Debate Over Worker Protections vs. Flexibility

The administration has secured millions in settlements from gig companies, but critics argue the policies have raised costs for consumers and reduced earnings opportunities for delivery workers.

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

SpaceX Launches Its Largest Starship Yet on 12th Test Flight as NASA Eyes Lunar Landings

The 407-foot V3 rocket carries mock satellites while the company navigates its CEO's recent announcement to take SpaceX public.

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

USS Gerald R. Ford Returns After Record 334-Day Deployment, Raising Questions About Extended Carrier Missions

The aircraft carrier's near-11-month tour, spanning operations from Venezuela to the Red Sea, is the longest post-Vietnam deployment and has drawn criticism from some lawmakers over sailor welfare.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Graham Platner's Resurfaced Reddit Posts Criticizing Army Soldiers Become Campaign Issue in Maine Senate Race

The Democratic Senate nominee called the Army 'absolute trash' and wrote that a Purple Heart recipient wounded by the Taliban 'didn't deserve to live.'

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

DHS Says ICE Has No Relationship With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions

The announcement comes after Acting Director Todd Lyons acknowledged in April that HSI uses commercial spyware to target terrorists and fentanyl traffickers.

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

DNC's 2024 Election Autopsy Draws Scrutiny over Author's Past Albany Ties

The 192-page report, criticized for omitting key issues like Gaza and Biden's withdrawal, was crafted by a strategist linked to New York's troubled Obama-era Senate majority.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maine Senate Candidate Platner Says Trump Needs to Be Impeached, Removed From Office

The Democratic challenger leads Sen. Collins by 7 points in a new poll while calling for impeachment proceedings if Democrats win Senate majority.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michael Steele Questions DNC Autopsy Report Timing After Party Releases Flawed Analysis of 2024 Losses

Former RNC chair joins Democratic critics in calling the delayed report a self-inflicted wound ahead of November midterm elections.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Trump Celebrates Colbert Departure, Calling Late-Night Host 'Finally Gone'

Critics allege presidential influence over Paramount Skydance merger and $16M settlement played role in cancellation decision.

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

Trump Champions Bid to Nix Clock Changes by Adopting Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The Sunshine Protection Act was folded into a larger vehicle bill that advanced out of committee on a 48-1 vote, drawing bipartisan support.

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