Policy & Law

Democratic-Led States Balk at 'Great American State Fair' Ahead of Semiquincentennial

At least seven states with Democratic governors have declined to participate, citing budget constraints and concerns that the event is more partisan than advertised.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

New York's Congressional Candidates Make Final Case on Last Day Before Primary Election

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who rose to power last year, is working to reshape the city's congressional delegation with his picks in three key House races.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Judge in Charlie Kirk Killing Case to Decide if Prosecutors Could Be Punished for Media Comments

Defense attorneys have asked Judge Tony Graf to bar the death penalty, arguing prosecutors' public statements about ballistics evidence could bias potential jurors.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Former Olympian Denies Vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool After Arrest

David Hearn, a three-time Olympic slalom canoeist, says he only touched peeling paint to examine the material and denies damaging government property.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

French Sports Minister Defends Qatari Ownership of PSG at NYC World Cup Event

Marina Ferrari said France is 'lucky' to have the club as questions persist about sovereign wealth fund influence in European football.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Jordan's First World Cup Appearance Offers Diplomatic Rebranding Opportunity, Ambassador Says

Dina Kawar, Jordan's ambassador to the United States since 2016, is using the tournament to challenge how Americans view the Middle Eastern nation.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Vancouver Embraces World Cup After Years of Mega-Event Resistance

Canada is spending over $1 billion to host matches, yet public opinion polls show majority opposition to the cost.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pirro Vows Prosecution for Reflecting Pool Vandals as Restoration Hits Setbacks

The $15 million restoration has faced algae blooms and peeling paint, prompting Trump to order the pool drained for repairs.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Jets Were 300 Feet Apart in Boston Close Call That Forced Delta Flight to Abort Landing, Expert Says

The FAA confirmed it is investigating the incident between two commercial flights at Logan International Airport on Saturday.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Democratic Socialists Score High-Profile Mayoral Primary Wins in Los Angeles, Washington

Progressives Janeese Lewis George and Nithya Raman advance to general elections as DSA claims its most significant electoral victories since New York's Zohran Mamdani.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4 min read