Policy & Law

Recording Immigration Agents in Public is a Constitutional Right — Here's What the Law Says

As tensions rise between bystanders and federal immigration agents, legal experts say the First Amendment protects the right to film in public, but obstruction laws set boundaries.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Centrist Democrats Express Frustration Following AIPAC Primary Spending

Internal party tensions rise as moderate lawmakers question the impact of outside spending on Democratic unity.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

What is the State of Democracy in the U.S.?

As midterms approach, Democrats and Republicans offer sharply different views on voter access, election integrity, and institutional trust.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Schumer Denies Trump's Claim About Penn Station Renaming Proposal

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the Trump administration's allegation an 'absolute lie,' escalating a dispute over a statement the president attributed to Democratic leaders.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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State Department to Delete Archived X Posts From Biden Administration

The Trump administration is removing social media posts made before his second term began, citing policy review and account consolidation.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Amendment in Historic Late-Night Vote, 67–32

The vote sends $1.2 trillion toward roads, bridges, broadband, and clean energy — but both parties are already spinning the narrative heading into midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

CIA Revises 19 Past Intelligence Assessments Citing Political Bias

The agency said an internal review found the reports were influenced by political considerations and will be updated or withdrawn.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Vandalism Targets Trump‑Kennedy Center Ice Rink, Cancels Performance

The incident, called a 'targeted attack' by officials, forced the cancellation of a scheduled National Ice Ballet show.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Moms Report AI Convenience Tools Can Add Stress, Prompting Policy Debate

A mother’s experience with AI scheduling apps that led to missed appointments and heightened anxiety has sparked bipartisan discussion on consumer AI safety.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Secret Service Officer Shoots and Kills Man at Mar‑A‑Lago, Florida

The shooting followed a report that the man entered the resort’s driveway armed, prompting a self‑defense response by agents.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read