Policy & Law

Memphis Safe Task Force Agents Shoot Man Experiencing Mental Health Crisis, Officials Say

The incident has renewed calls for reform of crisis intervention programs and task force operations in Tennessee's largest city.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Jubilee Media Helps Politicians Connect With Young Viewers Through Viral Debates

The media company has produced several high-profile political debates that have garnered millions of views among younger demographics.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Former Member of Federal Election Assistance Commission Speaks Out After Dismissal

The former commissioner, whose term was cut short by the Trump administration, said the removal undermines election security work at a critical time.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Journalists Reflect on Challenges Reporting on Presidential Health Information Under Trump Administration

Reporters discuss the difficulty of obtaining accurate medical information about the President, describing the White House approach as opaque and difficult to penetrate.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Why Trump Is Resorting to the 'Communist' Trope as a Political Attack

The president's use of the term against Democrats marks a shift in Republican rhetoric, drawing both sharp criticism and enthusiastic support from different political corners.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

RealClearPolitics Opinion Piece Frames Democrats' Political Position as Tea-Party Trap

The editorial argues progressive factions within the Democratic Party are employing tactics similar to those that constrained Republicans during the 2010s tea party movement.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Medical Examiner Confirms Sen. Lindsey Graham Died of Aortic Dissection

The South Carolina Republican senator's death certificate remains pending as toxicological and microscopic testing continue.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

McConnell Says a Fall Led to His Hospitalization, Breaking Weeks of Silence About Health Condition

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican revealed he also suffered mild pneumonia and is currently in a rehabilitation center.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba's Regime 'Is a National Security Threat'

The administration points to Chinese and Russian intelligence collection near U.S. military bases in the Caribbean as evidence of escalating regional tensions.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Syria's New Parliament Holds First Session Since Ouster of Ex-President Assad

The 210-member body, with two-thirds elected and one-third appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, will serve a 30-month term as Syria rebuilds after decades of Assad family rule.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read