Policy & Law

Platner's Conspiracy-Laden, Bitter Farewell

The departure of a federal official includes accusations against the Trump administration and claims of a coordinated effort to undermine election integrity.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Rubio Hosts Counterterrorism Summit With More Than 60 Nations Amid Debate Over Far-Left Threat Assessment

The July 15 Washington gathering follows the Trump administration's counterterrorism strategy targeting Antifa-affiliated networks and anarchist movements, drawing criticism from some international officials.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

New York Hasn't Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That's Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says.

The shelter allowance for families hasn't increased since 2003 and remains as low as $250 per month while rents in the state routinely exceed $1,500.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

European Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into FIFA President Infantino Over Trump Red Card Call

72 members of the European Parliament signed a letter calling for accountability after FIFA overturned Balogun's suspension following what lawmakers describe as political pressure from the White House.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Upside-Down American Flag at Minnesota Somali Celebration Sparks Community Outrage

St. Cloud officials say flag display was accidental; community members question how the error went unnoticed by organizers and politicians present.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Fetterman Says 'The Trash Took Itself Out' After Maine Senate Candidate Suspends Campaign

Graham Platner's suspension came two days after a former girlfriend alleged sexual assault in interviews with Politico and CNN.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

H-2A Agricultural Visa Program Grows Rapidly as Farmers, Workers, and Lawmakers Express Frustration

The temporary foreign worker program for agriculture has expanded significantly while drawing criticism from multiple directions over wages, worker protections, and domestic labor impacts.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Schools Show Academic Recovery Signs Six Years After COVID Closures, But Millions of Students Remain Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels

Researchers report uneven progress in math and reading as policymakers debate federal education funding priorities for catch-up programs.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Southern Black Leaders Say Democratic Party Has Abandoned Them After Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling

Leaders in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama say party focus on swing states has left Deep South without resources to combat Louisiana v. Callais decision

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Orbán Allies Protest in Hungary Against New Prime Minister's Plans to Oust President Sulyok

Thousands gathered at Budapest's presidential palace after former PM Orbán called for opposition to Péter Magyar's constitutional amendment.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read