Policy & Law

ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Under Scrutiny After Officials Acknowledge Mistaken Identity

Federal immigration agents shot the 52-year-old Mexican national in Texas while he was driving his construction crew to a job site, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump's Smithsonian Critique Is Pathetically Weak

The president has publicly questioned certain museum exhibits and historical displays, sparking debate over federal involvement in cultural institutions.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

U.S. Citizen Working for Humanitarian Organization in Congo Tests Positive for Ebola

The CDC confirmed the case as the outbreak reaches 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths, becoming Africa's fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Gary Hart Suspends Presidential Campaign Over Affair Scandal: Meet the Press Archive

The 1987 suspension marked a pivotal moment in campaign coverage, raising questions about media scrutiny and candidate privacy that resonate today.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

More Than 200 Campers Rescued by Helicopter as Missouri Flooding Forces Emergency Evacuations

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across southeastern parts of the state.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Judge Grants DOJ Request to Dismiss Remaining Jan. 6 Convictions Against Proud Boys

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Justice Department's motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of five Proud Boys leaders, reversing what prosecutors called a fundamental legal error in their original trial.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Poll Shows Oregon Governor Race Tightening as Republicans See Best Opportunity in Decades

GOP challenger Christine Drazan leads incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek 48% to 44% in new survey, prompting nonpartisan forecasters to shift their ratings toward Democrats.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rushed Three-Day Vetting Process Missed Red Flags That Could Have Derailed Graham Platner's Senate Bid, Source Says

The $6,000 background check cost a fraction of the tens of thousands typically spent on comprehensive candidate reviews as warnings from investigators went unheeded.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Inside the GOP Playbook: Republican Strategist Liam Donovan on Reclaiming the Majority

NPR's Politics podcast features a discussion with Republican strategist Liam Donovan about the party's electoral strategy and path back to control of Congress.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

America's Cheapest City to Grab a Cheeseburger, Fries and Soda Isn't Where You'd Expect

DoorDash report finds Austin, Texas offers the meal for $12.94 while Anchorage, Alaska tops the list at $28.28 — a more than twofold difference driven by local operating costs.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read