Policy & Law

Respiratory Viruses Lingering Longer Than Usual This Year

RSV season extends into April with new COVID-19 variant spreading across 25 states, CDC reports unusual timing patterns

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

Rising Dem Talarico Denies Anti-Cop Label After 'Culture of Violence' Comments Exposed

Texas Senate candidate faces Republican criticism over 2019 remarks on school police presence as he battles for moderate voters in competitive race.

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

Spanberger Breaks Silence on Sanctuary Claims as ICE Clashes Heat Up

Virginia governor defends decision to end 287(g) cooperation agreement with DHS, pushes back on sanctuary state label and low poll numbers.

By James Callahan · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Spanberger Criticized for Taking Credit for Billions in Investments Secured Under GOP Predecessor

Virginia governor signed legislation authorizing $7.1 billion in corporate investments that were negotiated and announced during former Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

States Struggle to Meet Clean Energy Goals as Data Center Demand Surges

Nevada's largest utility says it will need three times the electricity required to power Las Vegas just for proposed data centers, potentially threatening state renewable targets.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Teen Birth Rates Hit Another Historical Low in 2025, CDC Says

The teen birth rate fell by 7% last year, continuing a decades-long decline that has seen the rate drop more than 75% since its peak in 1991.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

The Start of a New and Uncertain Phase

Political observers describe the current moment as a turning point with unclear outcomes for both parties.

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

Kentucky's Largest Rehab Center Under FBI Investigation for Alleged Medicaid Fraud

Addiction Recovery Care billed state $1.7 billion over five years; federal prosecutors and former employees allege billing fraud scheme.

By James Callahan · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

This Is What a World Superpower Looks Like

Analysis: The characteristics that define global superpower status in the 21st century remain contested as economic, military, and diplomatic indicators shift.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Van Hollen Says Trump's Iran 'Genocide' Post Shows Republican Party Is 'Bankrupt'

Maryland senator criticized fellow Republicans for remaining silent after Trump's Truth Social threat that Iranian 'civilization will die.'

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