Policy & Law

DC Restaurant Owner Criticizes Nearby Weed Dispensaries Amid City's Complex Marijuana Laws

The policy tension between D.C.'s voter-approved legalization and congressional budget restrictions has created a quasi-legal dispensary landscape that business owners say disrupts neighborhoods.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

D.C.'s Marijuana Laws Create Regulatory Quagmire for Businesses, Residents

With Congress blocking commercial sales while the city legalized possession, D.C. has navigated through 'gift economies' to medical registration workarounds.

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

eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Offer

The online marketplace called Ryan Cohen's bid 'neither credible or attractive,' marking a rare public dismissal of a major acquisition attempt.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

House Democrats Face Slim Pickings in Redistricting Fight as Party Pivots to Affordability Message

Virginia Supreme Court ruling nullified four Democratic-leaning districts, prompting party leaders under Hakeem Jeffries to pursue litigation and campaign on kitchen-table issues instead.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

West Virginia Holds State and Congressional Primaries Amid Governor Morrisey Push to Reshape Legislature

Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey is working to unseat several GOP incumbents, setting up a test of his influence two years into his term.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

US in Closely Guarded Talks to Open New Military Bases in Greenland

Negotiations with Denmark focus on three potential base sites in the island's south, including a location at Narsarsuaq, as both sides work to resolve a diplomatic crisis sparked by President Trump's threats.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Tuesday's Primaries to Set Up Key Fall Matchups in Nebraska

Democrats clash over Nebraska's 2nd District seat as party seeks to flip a House district Trump won by 5 points in 2024.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing Set to Shape US-China Relations for Years

The two-day visit marks the first US presidential trip to China since 2017, with trade disputes, Taiwan tensions, and technology competition on the agenda.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary Clashes Set Stage for Fierce Midterm Fight

Tuesday primaries in three states will determine matchups as Republicans defend razor-thin House and Senate majorities with less than six months until November elections.

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

Movement Primaries Affirm Trump’s Grip on GOP, but Key Tests Are Ahead

Three high-profile primary races in Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas will determine the strength of presidential endorsements heading into the midterm cycle.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read