Policy & Law

Graham's Democratic Reelection Challenger Calls for 'Setting Partisanship Aside' After Senator's Death

Annie Andrews, who had been challenging Graham in the South Carolina Senate race, offered condolences and called for unity following the Republican senator's sudden passing Saturday.

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

When Managing Your Money, Take a Chatbot's Confidence With a Grain of Salt

A new survey finds 19% of U.S. adults lost more than $100 following AI financial advice, with that figure rising to 27% among Gen Z investors.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Keystone Pipeline System's Operator Agrees to Pay $26.9M Penalty over Major Kansas Oil Spill

The settlement also requires South Bow to spend approximately $40 million on preventive measures after the 2022 spill released nearly 13,000 barrels of oil into a Kansas creek.

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

CDC Reports 145 Cyclospora Cases Since May as Outbreak Grows

Federal health officials continue investigating the parasitic illness linked to fresh produce, with hundreds potentially affected across multiple states.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Georgia Teen Charged in Apalachee High School Shooting to Appear in Court for Plea and Sentencing

Colt Gray, 16, faces charges including murder for the September 2024 shooting that killed two students and two teachers; his father was previously convicted for providing the rifle.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Lindsey Graham's 2018 Kavanaugh Defense Resurfaces After Senator's Death

The South Carolina Republican's impassioned committee speech defending Brett Kavanaugh became a defining moment of his career and the confirmation battle.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Steve Forbes Backs Trump's Mount Rushmore Warning on Communism Threat

The former Republican presidential candidate and media executive says internal leftist ideology poses greater danger than foreign forces, citing Lincoln's 19th-century warning.

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

Commentators Warn Political Tribalism Threatens Democratic Institutions

Op-ed argues that certainty detached from humility risks sacrificing social trust and civic bonds upon which the nation depends.

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

Platner Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Conflicting Statements on Timing of Rape Allegation Response

Morris Katz said the campaign advised suspension 'as soon' as it learned of Jenny Racicot's allegation, but a community note and CNN reporting show the team initially denied the claim before Platner suspended two days later.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

RFK Jr.'s Focus on Preventive Health Panel Provokes New Fears

The committee determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients, affecting coverage for millions of Americans.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read