Policy & Law

Trump's 2011 Obama Comment Resurfaces During Black History Month

2011 remarks about President Obama's race resurface, sparking renewed debate over the former president's rhetoric

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump's Washington Has Become Unrecognizable, Analysts Say

Experts highlight shifts in political norms, institutional trust, and leadership dynamics since 2017.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Rubio Attends Munich Security Conference as Army Contract Scrutiny Intensifies

$500 million defense deal with XYZ Corp. under congressional review amid transparency concerns

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Book Author Analyzes Trump's Expansion of Presidential Power

Corey Robin argues that the Trump administration's aggressive use of executive orders marks a permanent shift in how the presidency operates.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

BREAKING: Military Moves Massive 500-Ton Nuclear Reactor to Nevada Test Site

The move marks the first operational transport of the Gen-4 reactor prototype to the Nevada Test Site for evaluation.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

GOP Lawmaker Joins Democratic Push to Limit Pardon Power for Former Presidents

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday that would clarify that a former president cannot use their pardon power to shield themselves or their staff from prosecution after leaving office.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DHS Shutdown Forces TSA to Rely on Furloughed Workers, Delays Flights

A lapse in DHS funding has led to widespread staffing shortages at screening checkpoints nationwide.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

FBI Examines Evidence in Guthrie's Mother's Case: "It's Never Too Late"

The NBC anchor addressed the federal court, urging leniency as investigators examine a piece of evidence tied to the case.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Kidnapping Suspect Misses Ransom Deadline: DNA Search Underway

The deadline for a ransom payment passed this morning with no communication from the suspect, prompting a shift to forensic analysis.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Did Minnesota Republicans "Invite" Federal Immigration Enforcement?

DFL lawmakers allege that recent state legislation and rhetoric from GOP leaders contributed to the federal authorities' decision to increase enforcement presence.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read