Policy & Law

Bipartisan Lawmakers Turn up Pressure on Serbian President as Elections Loom

Reps. Wilson and Keating introduced legislation Thursday calling for sanctions and visa bans if Serbia fails to address anti-corruption demands.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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DNC Isn't Broken, Its Recent Meeting Was Success, Supporters Say

The committee points to organizational gains and electoral preparations as evidence of effective leadership heading into the midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Key Moments From Lindsay Clancy's Five-Week Trial Over Children's Killings

A Massachusetts mother faced murder charges in a high-profile case that drew national attention to issues of maternal mental health and child welfare.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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The End of the Mass Incarceration Myth

New data challenges long-held assumptions about U.S. incarceration rates, prompting debate over criminal justice reform progress.

By Diane Park · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republicans Divided Over Pre-Election Stimulus Push as Economy Slows

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has floated a fourth budget reconciliation proposal, but GOP colleagues are split on whether to advance economic measures before November.

By Diane Park · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Smithsonian National Zoo DEI and Climate Programs Draw Scrutiny From Trump Administration

The Washington, D.C. zoo hosts roughly 2 million visitors annually and operates conservation research in more than 40 countries; its diversity initiatives have become a focus for the White House.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Andrew Tate Seeks Bail in Extradition Fight as Romanian Court Weighs Request

The controversial influencer has been fighting extradition to the United States where he faces charges, but legal analysts say bail is rarely granted in such cases.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Byron York Criticizes Abdul El-Sayed's Performance in Fox News Interview With Jesse Watters

The Michigan Democratic Senate nominee faced pointed questions about gender reassignment surgeries and sharia law during a contentious exchange on Jesse Watters Primetime.

By Diane Park · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Trump's Lawyers Urge NY Court to Dismiss Civil Fraud Case, Argue AG James Exceeded Authority

The brief contends the $464 million case contains legal flaws and that Attorney General Letitia James lacked authority over private commercial transactions.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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$17B Meta Settlement Puts Focus on Youth Mental Health Crisis, Colorado AG Says

The settlement requires digital guardrails for minors including two-hour daily time limits and nighttime app blocks, while targeting other social platforms.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read