Policy & Law

Senior Administration Official Confirms Zacharia Did Not Pass California Bar Exam

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over legal credentials after State Bar records show no history of passing the exam.

By James Callahan · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Suspicious Mail With DSA-Linked Return Address Triggers FBI, Capitol Hill Investigation

Law enforcement agencies are investigating multiple letters containing unknown substances sent to congressional offices nationwide.

By James Callahan · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins With 2027 Changes, Including Higher Part D Caps and New Drug Negotiations

Enrollees face a $2,400 out-of-pocket cap and the end of temporary premium subsidies as 15 drugs, including Ozempic, enter Medicare-negotiated pricing.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Musk and Bezos Vie for Dominance in Unregulated Space Economy

SpaceX controls 80% of orbital launches, raising concerns about private governance and national security as lunar colonization plans advance.

By Diane Park · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Bill and Hillary Clinton Launch Final Midterm Campaign Push in Florida and Nebraska

Former President Clinton stumps for David Jolly in a key gubernatorial race while Hillary Clinton debuts a midterm-focused podcast series.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Attorneys in 'Cornell 7' Case Clash Over Media Restrictions and Leaks

Plaintiff's lawyer opposes gag order while accusing defense of leaks; defense attorney calls this hypocritical after weeks of plaintiff-side media promotion.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Great Jones Distillery Closes in Manhattan Amid Record Low Alcohol Consumption

The shutdown follows a Gallup poll showing only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest recorded level since 1939.

By James Callahan · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Missouri Republicans Seek to Overhaul Judicial Selection After Court Rulings on Map

GOP lawmakers cite recent Supreme Court conflicts as momentum for replacing the nonpartisan Missouri Plan with gubernatorial appointment.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Historic Preservation Law Faces Dual Threats as 60th Anniversary Passes

Proposed regulatory changes and a Senate permitting reform bill aim to narrow Section 106 review processes for federal projects.

By James Callahan · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

White House Report Estimates DSA Immigration Plans Could Cost up to $613 Billion

Council of Economic Advisers analysis projects significant taxpayer costs for mass amnesty and expanded benefits amid Democratic affordability campaign.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4 min read