Policy & Law

DOJ Warns States Refusing to Issue Undercover License Plates to DHS Officers

Justice Department cites the Supremacy Clause and sets a May 22 deadline for Washington state to rescind its policy or face potential litigation.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Twin Cities Wage Hikes Linked to Job Losses in Federal Reserve Study

Researchers estimate Minneapolis and St. Paul together lost over 9,200 jobs between 2017 and 2021 as minimum wage rose to $16.37 per hour.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

RNC Launches Multimillion-Dollar Election Integrity Push in 17 States Ahead of Midterms

The committee has hired directors to recruit poll workers and election observers across key battlegrounds, building on its 2024 operation that recruited over 230,000 volunteers.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns as White House Appoints Acting Replacement

The resignation follows mounting pressure from pro-life advocates frustrated with the agency's handling of mifepristone and other health policy decisions.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Virginia GOP Leader Blasts Jeffries as Democrats Mount Legal Challenge to State Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was reportedly involved in discussions about reversing the 4-3 ruling that blocked Virginia Democrats' redistricting map.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Wasserman Schultz Weighs District 20 Bid as Cherfilus-McCormick Vows to Fight for Reelection

The potential primary clash in Florida's newly redrawn heavily Democratic seat comes as the incumbent faces a federal criminal case involving alleged theft of approximately $5 million in FEMA funds.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maine Senate Candidate Platner Criticized PTSD as Excuse in 2020 Posts, Now Cites Own Struggle to Explain Online Controversies

Graham Platner, a Marine and Army veteran running against Sen. Susan Collins, has faced scrutiny over since-deleted Reddit posts made between 2018 and 2020.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Under-Reported Stories Span Immigration Funding, Vehicle Surveillance Tech and MK Ultra Hearing

A look at four political stories that received limited coverage across the media spectrum this month.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Former Private Prison Official Named Acting ICE Chief Amid Conflict-of-Interest Concerns

David Venturella, who spent over a decade at Geo Group before returning to oversee detention contracts, will take the helm June 1 following Todd Lyons' resignation.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fetterman Warns Democrats Must Confront Rising Antisemitism after NYC Synagogue Clashes

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht announced he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he called party leaders' acquiescence to Jew-hatred.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read