Policy & Law

Nearly 1,000 Diagnosed in Michigan Outbreak of Diarrhea-Causing Parasite

The cyclospora outbreak represents one of the largest in state and national history, with 40 hospitalizations reported as health officials investigate the source.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Dems Haven't Learned a Thing from Biden Fiasco, Op-Ed Argues

RealClearPolitics opinion piece examines Democratic Party strategy following 2024 election results.

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

Analysts Examine Putin's Recent Public Absence, Reduced State Media Visibility

Observers note pattern of disappearance during Moscow tensions as Kremlin fills airtime with pre-taped presidential footage.

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

Prosecutors Play Video in Court of Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting After He Turned Himself In

The courtroom presentation marked the first public viewing of evidence in the case involving the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder.

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

Government Regulations Adding Nearly $132K to New Home Prices, NAHB Report Finds

The study estimates regulatory costs represent 26.4% of the final sale price on an average new home, marking the largest increase since tracking began in 2011.

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

Puerto Rico Tax Agency Exposed 1 Million Social Security Numbers Through Property Map Tool

CRIM initially denied the breach despite notification from journalists; agency did not notify affected residents or follow state cybersecurity protocols.

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

Campaign Staffers Keep Trying to Bet on Races Despite Push to Curb Insider Trading

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, says it has blocked thousands of accounts tied to political campaigns as concerns grow over potential market manipulation.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Platner and the Working-Class Fetish

A RealClearPolitics analysis examines political messaging around working-class voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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

ProPublica Seeks 401(k) Participants' Help Investigating Retirement Plan Fees and Regulatory Changes

The news organization is gathering data from plan holders as the Trump administration moves to expand permitted investments in workplace retirement accounts.

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

ProPublica Launches Investigation Into 401(k) Fees as Policy Shifts Open Plans to Alternative Investments

The news organization is seeking participant disclosures and plan documents amid regulatory changes allowing private equity and cryptocurrency in retirement accounts.

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