Policy & Law

Democrats Reject White House ICE Funding Proposal as DHS Deadline Looms

Congressional Democrats call administration's enforcement capacity offer insufficient with Homeland Security funding set to expire this week

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Buddhist Monks Complete 1,000-Mile Peace Walk to Washington After Four-Month Journey

Japanese religious leaders who walked from San Francisco to advocate for nuclear disarmament arrive at the nation's capital

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Elder Fraud Surges as Congress Debates Protection Measures

FBI reports 33% increase in cyber fraud incidents targeting seniors as two federal bills await passage to combat scams affecting 67 million baby boomers

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

U.S. Murder Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1900, Preliminary Data Shows

Council on Criminal Justice finds homicide declined 17% in 2025 across 35 major cities as FBI prepares to release official nationwide statistics

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DHS Shutdown Looms as Democrats Demand ICE Reforms, Republicans Reject Proposals

Democratic leaders call for 10 reforms including judicial warrants and use-of-force standards while GOP leaders say demands are unrealistic with Feb. 14 deadline approaching

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

More Than 50 Advocacy Groups Call for Noem's Impeachment

A coalition of more than 50 advocacy organizations representing immigrant rights, civil liberties, and labor groups issued a joint letter Monday calling for ...

By James Callahan · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

College Students Accused of Fabricating Disabilities to Exploit Accommodations

Reports indicate a growing concern among educators and disability experts regarding alleged misuse of academic accommodations by some college students, prompting calls for stricter verification processes.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

MAGA Faction Expresses Discontent Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance

The Puerto Rican superstar's show at the recent Super Bowl has drawn significant criticism from conservative circles, citing various concerns.

By Diane Park · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Two, One Survivor

A recent U.S. interdiction operation in the eastern Pacific resulted in fatalities and raised questions about rules of engagement.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Venezuelan Prosecutor Orders Arrest of Opposition Ally Hours After Release

Venezuela's top prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for an ally of a prominent opposition leader, mere hours after the individual had been released from detention, escalating political tensions in the nation.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 3 min read