Policy & Law

Federal Prosecutors Charge Saudi National With Planting Recording Device in OpenAI Office

Abdulrahman Alfozan, an OpenAI engineer, allegedly used a chatbot to research how to install an encrypted audio recorder in an executive conference room.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

NY AG James’ Pledge for ‘Fair’ Cornell Probe Collides With Accused Aide’s ‘Quiet’ Exit

Calls for James to recuse herself from the Cornell gang rape investigation intensify amid renewed scrutiny of her handling of past sexual misconduct allegations against her former chief of staff.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

SNAP Theft Hits $470 Million as Congress Delays Anti-Fraud Legislation

Electronic theft from food stamp accounts has surged over the past five years, yet federal law offers victims no recourse for reimbursement.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

NPR Analysis Notes Shift Toward Democrats in 2026 Midterm Polling

Political analysts emphasize that recent polling trends favor Democrats in House races and make Senate control competitive, while warning against interpreting snapshots as predictions.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Musk Quietly Becomes Biggest Known Donor in Midterms After Saying He Had Done Enough

The trillionaire’s contributions to Senate Leadership Fund and America PAC aim to preserve Republican majorities amid voter frustration.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Investigation Links Ilhan Omar’s Sister to Key Figures in Minnesota Fraud Scandal

Public records show Omar’s sister incorporated a consulting firm at the home of a woman tied to three convicted Feeding Our Future fraudsters.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Army Admits Soldiers Cannot Be Protected From All Bioweapons in New Training Plan

The strategy shifts focus from stopping every threat to ensuring combat readiness in biologically contested environments by 2035.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Iowa Dem Governor Candidate Sand’s Church Attendance Contrasts with Moderate Campaign Image

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, attended by Rob Sand, features drag performances and LGBTQ+ affirming policies.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

MAGA Inc. Trims House Map, Focuses on Ohio, Alaska, and Iowa Senate Races

The Trump-aligned super PAC is reallocating hundreds of millions in final three weeks, pulling from Michigan’s 8th District and boosting spending in key Senate battlegrounds.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Booker Calls GOP Challenger’s Iran Message ‘Yahoo’ Foreign Policy After Debate Exchange

Republican candidate Justin Murphy urged Trump to 'finish' the war in Iran, prompting Senator Cory Booker to criticize the approach as costly and reckless.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 3 min read