Policy & Law

Artemis II Astronauts Safely Recovered From Capsule, Airlifted to Ship During Lunar Flyby

NASA's first crewed lunar mission since Apollo returns to Earth after Orion spacecraft completed its historic flyby of the Moon.

By Diane Park · Saturday, April 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Congress Faces April Deadline on FISA 702 Surveillance Authority as Privacy Debate Intensifies

The surveillance power expires April 20, with Trump administration pushing for clean extension while Democrats and civil libertarians demand warrant requirements.

By Diane Park · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

EPA Proposes Weakening Coal Ash Disposal Rules, Potentially Affecting Groundwater Protection

The Trump administration plan would ease monitoring standards and allow exemptions from cleanup requirements that were strengthened under Biden.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Illegal Immigrant Teen Convicted of Groping Girls at Virginia High School; Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into District

Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, 18, was found guilty of nine counts of assault for groping multiple female peers at Fairfax High School; the school faces federal inquiry over its handling of reports.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pentagon Denies Threatening Vatican During January Meeting With Holy See's Diplomat

Elbridge Colby met with Cardinal Christophe Pierre on Jan. 22; Vatican envoy called reports 'fabrications'

By Diane Park · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Admin Inches Closer to Deporting Mahmoud Khalil

Immigration appeals board issues final order of removal for green card holder arrested after Columbia University protests

By James Callahan · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Administration Recruits Gamers for Air Traffic Controller Positions

FAA launches campaign targeting gamers to address staffing shortfall, with salaries reaching $155,000 after three years

By James Callahan · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Some Trump-Supporting Business Owners Say Divided Government Would Benefit Economy

A segment of pro-Trump business owners argue that Democratic control of Congress would create policy certainty, despite opposing most Democratic priorities.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Blocks Ohio Candidate After Alleged GOP Infiltration Scheme Exposed

The high court refused to intervene in a case where a former Democratic candidate was disqualified from the Republican primary for allegedly misrepresenting his party affiliation.

By Diane Park · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

A New Theory of Trump: The 'Soft TACO'

Political analysts are examining a new framework describing former President Trump's approach to political negotiations and policy positioning.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 3 min read