Policy & Law

DHS Plans Costly Crackdown on States That Don't Cooperate on Election Security

The agency will tie more than $1 billion in preparedness grants to adoption of paper ballots, citizenship verification, and post-election audits.

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

Morocco Pushes for 2030 World Cup Final as Soccer Ambitions Clash With Domestic Priorities

Rabat's bid to host soccer's marquee match has created friction with co-hosts Spain and Portugal, while protests over billions spent on stadiums highlight the political cost of its sporting expansion.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Analysis: Democrats Face Setback in Platner Contest, Though Some See Strategic Gains

The outcome of the contested race has prompted debate within the party over electoral strategy heading into upcoming cycles.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Omar's Disclosures Erased Millions, Leaving Her With Potential Negative Net Worth

The Minnesota Democrat revised her financial filings from up to $30 million in assets down to a maximum of $125,000.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

How Did Dems Get Platner? The Answer Is the Problem

Analysis: Questions mount over Democratic Party's recruitment strategy for judicial nominee as Republican opposition intensifies.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Republicans Use Platner Scandal to Attack Democrats Who Endorsed Him

GOP targets Matt Dunlap and Stefany Shaheen as the Maine Senate candidate exits amid rape allegation, Nazi tattoo controversy, and explicit message reports.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

American Mother's Murder in Ireland Sparks International Immigration Debate

Irish authorities are working with Interpol to locate a Middle Eastern asylum seeker who fled the country after Jamey Carney was found bludgeoned to death in her Killarney home.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

American Mother Found Bludgeoned to Death in Ireland; Middle Eastern Asylum Seeker Sought by Police

The killing of Jamey Carney in County Kerry has reignited debate over European asylum policies and border security, with authorities pursuing international cooperation to locate a suspect.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Agents in Wisconsin Pause Arrest Operation to Rescue Woman From Rollover Crash

The agents were preparing to conduct an arrest in the Milwaukee area when they heard the crash and rushed to help free a 31-year-old woman pinned inside her vehicle.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

For 35 Years, a Mexican Father Built Homes in Houston. Then His Morning Drive Ended in Tragedy.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo spent three decades as a construction worker in Texas before he was killed during his commute Tuesday, according to family accounts.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read