Policy & Law

Tick Bites Causing Highest Rate of ER Visits in Nearly a Decade, CDC Says

During second week of April, 71 out of every 100,000 emergency room visits were for tick bites, with Northeast and Midwest regions seeing largest spikes.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

What the Sudden Turnover in Trump's Cabinet Means for Him Politically

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set to depart later this year, marking the third high-profile woman to leave Trump's Cabinet in just over a month.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DSA Members Rebuke Mamdani After Meeting With Obama at Bronx Childcare Center

Socialist members called former President a 'war criminal' and 'double tap drone king,' raising questions about ideological purity standards within the movement.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Ex-Trump Ally Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Both Political Parties Amid 2026 Midterms

Former congresswoman who left office early after Trump falling out criticizes Washington leadership, calls voting for both parties 'worst ROI'

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Leaked Memos Show Supreme Court's 2016 Fight Over Obama's Clean Power Plan

Internal documents reveal Chief Justice Roberts urged blocking the climate rule while liberal justices warned it would break from longstanding practice.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Ohio Hotel Robbery Investigation Continues After Suspect Thanked Clerk

Surveillance footage shows an unidentified man robbing a Red Roof Inn on April 14, with authorities seeking public help to identify the suspect.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Bulgaria's Kremlin-Friendly Ex-President Wins Election in Landslide

Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev secures victory in presidential election, returning to power after serving one term.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Country Star Maren Morris's Parenting Choices Spark Heated Debate Over Masculinity

The country music singer shared that she paints her six-year-old son's nails and makes friendship bracelets with him, igniting fresh controversy over gender norms in child-rearing.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Coast Guard Continues Search 6 Missing Crew After Overturned Cargo Ship Found Near Saipan

The 145-foot Mariana was located Saturday after engine failure during Typhoon Sinlaku; search covers over 75,000 square nautical miles.

By Diane Park · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Minneapolis City Council President Discloses Role in ICE Monitoring Network

Elliott Payne appeared in a video describing involvement with rapid response groups that track federal immigration agents, drawing scrutiny from enforcement advocates.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read