Policy & Law

Jury Duty Scam Uses Fake Arrest Threats to Target Americans, FTC and FBI Warn

Federal agencies are alerting the public to criminals impersonating law enforcement officials who claim victims missed jury service and demand payment.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

What's Closed on Juneteenth 2026

Mail delivery pauses, stock markets close and some state offices shut down as the federal holiday marking emancipation arrives.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Gov. Sanders Reveals Major Breakthrough on Education as Red State Positions Itself as Blueprint for Nation

Arkansas reports 7% proficiency increase across all subjects under 2023 LEARNS Act, with math and science gains exceeding 7 percentage points since 2024.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court's Narrow Gun Decision Kindles Divisions, More Questions

Justices were technically unanimous but split sharply over how far the ruling should extend and whether broader Second Amendment precedent needs revision.

By Diane Park · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Maryland Senate President Faces Primary Challenge over Redistricting Decision

Bill Ferguson, who blocked an effort to redraw Maryland's congressional maps in Democrats' favor, is fighting for political survival against activist Bobby LaPin.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Matt Dunlap Beats DCCC-Backed Candidate in Primary for Top Maine Battleground Seat

The state auditor's win sets up a high-stakes general election matchup against former Gov. Paul LePage in a district Trump carried by 9 points.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Top GOP Lawmaker Rallies Around Conservative School Board Member Facing Calls to Resign

House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain presented Richmond County, Michigan board member Ray Stier with an American flag after his deployment-related removal attempt sparked partisan debate.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrat Hannah Pingree and MAGA Ally Bobby Charles Will Face Off for Maine Governor

Pingree won the Democratic nomination through ranked choice voting, edging past former front-runner Nirav Shah to face Charles in November.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

AllSides Analysis Identifies Major Under-Covered Stories Across Political Spectrum

Reports on Patriot Front expansion, ICE custody death, and Nigeria kidnappings received limited coverage as media bias analysis reveals gaps.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Live Action Investigation Finds Planned Parenthood Offered Hormones but Had No Detransition Services

The pro-life advocacy group and detransitioner Chloe Cole conducted undercover calls to clinics in multiple states, finding employees could not provide resources for reversing transitions.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read