Policy & Law

Abdul El-Sayed Shares Dozens of Donors WITH Ex-GOP Candidate at Center of Antisemitism Controversy

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican congressional hopeful Dan Bilzerian have 24 shared donors who contributed more than $61,000 combined to both campaigns.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Duffy Teases Unprecedented Fraud Crackdown Announcement With DHS, DOJ

The announcement will involve multiple federal agencies including ICE and a White House task force created in March to coordinate fraud enforcement efforts.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

The Costly Blunders in the Army's $533 Million Fiasco

A ProPublica investigation found that General Dynamics' Turkish-made machinery failed to produce a single usable 155mm artillery shell despite receiving half a billion dollars.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 5 min read
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As Lindsay Clancy Jury Deliberates, Another Mother Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

Dimone Fleming's 2022 case in New York City highlights how courts handle maternal mental health defenses, with prosecutors and defense attorneys drawing different lessons about accountability.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

The First Amendment Does Not Belong Only to the Beloved

RealClearPolitics published an opinion piece on free speech protections, arguing that constitutional rights extend beyond those with popular appeal.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Sen. Ted Cruz Calls for Elections in Venezuela to Proceed 'Rapidly'

The Texas Republican is pressing the administration to take a harder line on Venezuelan democracy as regional oil concerns mount.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

The Ever-Expanding 'Discrimination' Definition

Legal scholars and advocacy groups debate whether courts and regulators are stretching civil rights law beyond its original intent.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Bill Maher Mocks Liberals for Reaction to Lake Ontario Rename, Drawing Partisan Response

The comedian's commentary on Trump's renaming of the lake sparked debate over executive authority and what critics call selective outrage on both sides.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

15 Hikers Feared Missing after Flash Flooding Hits Grand Canyon

Search and rescue operations underway at the national park after flood waters swept through the area during intense storm activity.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Republicans Focus on Transgender Issues in Competitive 2026 Campaigns, Drawing Mixed Reactions

Multiple Senate and gubernatorial races feature ads targeting Democrats over transgender athlete policies and youth medical care, with polling showing divided public opinion.

By Diane Park · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read