Policy & Law

2025 Was One of Most Volatile Years Ever for U.S. Naturalizations

USCIS data shows citizenship applications and approvals fluctuated dramatically throughout the year, with approvals dropping from record highs to near historic lows.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Congress Returns to Washington With Lengthy To-Do List

Lawmakers come back from two-week recess facing multiple legislative priorities as the session progresses.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Takes Mission's Zero-Gravity Indicator After Splashdown

The plushie 'Rise,' designed by an 8-year-old and carrying 5 million names, became a symbol of the historic lunar mission that traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Teen With 73 Food Sensitivities Promotes MAHA Movement, Sparking Policy Debate

An 18-year-old's journey from chronic inflammation to advocacy for whole foods has drawn both support and scrutiny from public health experts.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mortgage Delinquency Rises as Homeowners Seek Financial Relief Options

FHA loans account for over 80% of the increase in severely delinquent mortgages, though rates remain below pre-pandemic levels.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Peru Election Stretches Into Second Day After Ballot Delivery Failures

More than 52,000 voters in Lima and Peruvians abroad in Orlando and Paterson were granted extra day to cast ballots after logistical problems.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Resignation From Congress After Sexual Assault Allegations

California Democrat says he will step down from his House seat, with the House Ethics Committee launching a formal probe into the misconduct claims.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Hungary's Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat, Ending 16 Years in Power

Exit polls show Péter Magyar's Tisza movement on track for two-thirds majority, potentially allowing constitutional reforms.

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

Is Viktor Orban's Long Rule Coming to an End?

Hungary's prime minister has governed for 16 years, but mounting EU pressure and domestic opposition signals point to potential political shift.

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

One Dead, Others Injured After Multiple Gunmen Open Fire in Chick-fil-A

At least six people were shot at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday evening.

By James Callahan · Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 3 min read