Policy & Law

Karen Bass's Brother Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against City Over Palisades Fire Damage

The mayor declined to answer questions about her brother's participation in the suit during a recent campaign event, with an aide telling reporters "We're not talking about that!"

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Poll Shows Partisan Divide in National Pride Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary

Only 29% of Democrats report being extremely or very proud to be American, compared with 90% of Republicans, as surveys track shifting expressions of patriotism.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Warner Says Clayton Has 'Right Temperament' for DNI Role Amid Pulte Appointment Concerns

The Virginia Democrat voiced support for the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney while calling his predecessor 'grossly unqualified' and urging quick confirmation.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Congressional Baseball Game Offers Longstanding Traditions, and Plenty of Confusion

The annual charity game between Republicans and Democrats has been played since 1909, with players choosing their own uniform numbers regardless of duplicates.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Largest Hunting and Fishing Expansion in Agency History

The plan would open over 92 million acres of federal refuge lands across 32 states, adding more than 1,450 new hunting and fishing opportunities while removing hundreds of regulations.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Study Links Medically Tailored Meals to Lower Hospitalizations, Healthcare Savings

Researchers found a 31% reduction in hospitalizations among Medicaid members receiving dietitian-designed meals, sparking bipartisan calls for Medicare pilot programs.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

CMS Pushes Six-Month Medicare Enrollment Moratorium as Debate Over Fraud Prevention Strategy Intensifies

Industry groups argue existing accountability tools within agency-based home care could target fraud more effectively than broad enrollment pauses.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Gabbard Releases Declassified Records on U.S.-Funded Biolabs Overseas, Sparking Renewed Debate

Documents detail more than 120 laboratories across 30 countries receiving U.S. funding, including facilities in Ukraine housing collections of dangerous pathogens.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula After Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak

Three infants between 2 and 5 months old were hospitalized in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington after consuming the recalled formula.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Stephen A. Smith Says He'd Only Run for President, Not VP or Senate Seat

The ESPN commentator tells CNN he would enter politics 'for the big job' but has previously called a presidential bid 'all bulls---'

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read