Policy & Law

Former President George W. Bush Debuts New Paintings for 9/11 Remembrance Exhibit

The former president's collection of 16 acrylic and oil paintings will be displayed at Freedom Hall in Dallas through September, marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DOJ Revokes Decades-Old Integration Mandate for People With Disabilities

Justice Department says its interpretation of Section 504 and Title II never authorized the requirement that states provide care in 'most integrated settings.'

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Ocasio-Cortez Says She Would Not Date a Conservative, Citing Shared Values

The New York Democrat told TMZ that while she holds no ill will toward conservatives who date across party lines, shared values are important to her in relationships.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Kennedy Center Removes Joel Shapiro Sculpture 'Blue' From Its Grounds

The removal of the 2019-installed artwork comes as the Trump-aligned board pursues legal battles to add the president's name to the institution.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Will the Lindsay Clancy Trial End in Mistrial? Here Are the Jury's Options

The Massachusetts murder case against Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her two children, faces potential deadlock as jurors deliberate on charges that include capital murder.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Susan Collins Says Liz Cheney Has No Impact, in Her View

The Maine Republican made the assessment during a wide-ranging interview with Politico's Jonathan Martin about the current state of the GOP.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DeSantis Confronts Heckler at Tampa GOP Event, Accuses Protester of Being Paid by Soros

The incident drew praise from conservative commentators while the Open Society Foundations reiterated it does not pay protesters.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Public-Sector Unions Face Legal Challenges Over Alleged Hidden Political Spending From Member Dues

Lawsuits in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Chicago allege unions obscured how billions of dollars in mandatory dues funded political activity without clear member consent.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Hundreds of Millions Trapped in Post-Viral Nightmare as Scientists Race for Cure

Federal funding is now fueling aggressive clinical trials for triple-drug antiviral blends and targeted therapies after decades of patient dismissals.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

US Sailors Arrive in Thailand's Pattaya After Record 250 Days at Sea

The extended deployment is being examined for its implications on naval readiness and sailor welfare policies.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 4 min read