Policy & Law

Former Top Cop Warns of Loophole Exploited by Illicit Chinese Vape Companies Targeting Youth

Edgar Domenech, former ATF deputy director and NYC sheriff, says companies use unregulated synthetic compound 6-methyl nicotine to circumvent FDA oversight while selling flavored vapes to children.

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

Minnesota Governor Walz Orders Early Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Washington, D.C.

The decision comes as Republican-led states face pressure to maintain their security presence amid ongoing concerns about political violence.

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

EPA's Unreleased MAHA Agenda Frustrates Activists Who Backed Trump's Agenda

Eight months after EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin promised a formal Make America Healthy Again agenda, advocates say the regulatory rollbacks have far outpaced any health protections.

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

Do Scandals Still Matter in Politics? NPR Podcast Explores Enduring Question

As political coverage evolves with social media and partisan fragmentation, researchers and strategists debate whether misconduct still shapes voter behavior.

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

With No Arab Teams Remaining, World Cup Fans Navigate Shifting Landscape of Palestinian Solidarity

Morocco's elimination ends the tournament's last Muslim-majority nation remaining after weeks of widespread flags and keffiyehs in support of Palestine.

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

Source Material Unavailable for Article on 'Platner's Downfall'

The RealClearPolitics source article appears corrupted and contains unreadable content, preventing factual reporting.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Policy & Law

Conservative Critics Renew Calls for Smithsonian Leadership Changes Over Perceived Ideological Bias

The debate centers on exhibit curation and programming decisions at the federally funded institution, with critics arguing certain displays reflect progressive political viewpoints.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Teamsters Split Endorsements Between Democrat Brown and Republican Ramaswamy in Ohio Races

The Ohio Conference of Teamsters backed both candidates, keeping the union positioned between the two major parties as it navigates competing priorities.

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

Legionnaires' Outbreak Hits New York as Officials Rush to Test Water Towers

Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases of Legionnaires' disease in the city, prompting urgent water system inspections across residential and commercial buildings.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

At Canada's Biggest Rodeo, Starting Gun Is Fired in the Fight Over Alberta Separation

The Calgary Stampede has become a backdrop for renewed debates about Alberta's political future within Canada, drawing leaders from across the spectrum.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read