Policy & Law

Pratt Says He Joined Republican Party in Response to Death Threats During Reality TV Fame

The former 'Hills' cast member is running as a nonpartisan candidate against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, citing public safety concerns and his fire-damaged neighborhood.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

SpaceX Reveals Plans for What Could Be the Biggest-Ever Initial Public Offering

The $75 billion offering would surpass Saudi Aramco's record IPO and could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, though the company reports $2.6 billion in operational losses.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Omar Denies Vance's DOJ Investigation Claims as Politically Motivated Fiction

Vice president claims the department is investigating allegations of immigration and financial fraud involving the Minnesota congresswoman, a charge she calls delusional.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Indian National Accused in Fatal California Pileup After Receiving State CDL

Two people died and five were injured when a trucker who entered the U.S. after border release collided with stopped vehicles in Lodi, officials said.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Release Delayed 2024 Election Autopsy, Admitting Messaging Failures and Voter Disconnect

The 192-page DNC report acknowledges Kamala Harris struggled to define herself beyond 'not Trump' and faced significant deficits with male voters across multiple demographics.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Settlement With Potential Payouts to Jan. 6 Defendants

The proposed settlement, part of a deal with Treasury, would create a fund administered by Trump appointees to compensate those charged in the Capitol riot.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Emmer Manages GOP Emotions as Whip Amid Speculation About Leadership Ambitions

The Minnesota Republican has built cross-ideological relationships in the slim House majority while navigating a complicated history with Trump.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Nvidia Posts Record $81.6bn Revenue but Shares Fall 1.6% Amid Competition Concerns

Despite beating quarterly expectations with net income more than tripling to $58.3bn, investors cite law of large numbers and growing competitive threats as shares decline.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Top Democratic Lawmakers Decline to Comment on Platner Reddit Posts

House Minority Leader Jeffries, Sen. Warren, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer deflected questions about the Maine Senate candidate's resurfaced online comments.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Spent $163 Million on Reforms. Auditors Say 72% Was Misused.

A court-ordered audit found the sheriff's office misattributed or misappropriated funds from a racial profiling settlement, including golf carts and boat training for desert deputies.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read