Policy & Law

Man Arrested With Guillotine Outside U.S. Supreme Court After Driving From California

Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, was apprehended by Capitol Police on Tuesday afternoon after authorities spotted the weapon in his pickup truck parked near the Supreme Court.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Bill Gates Calls for Creation of Global Body to Manage 'Turbulent' AI Transition

The Microsoft co-founder published a nearly 6,000-word essay outlining his proposal for international coordination as AI adoption accelerates.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

El-Sayed Deflects on Green New Deal in Fox News Interview, Deleted Posts Show Years of Support

Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee previously wrote dozens of posts defending the climate proposal before scrubbing his social media ahead of his campaign announcement.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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LA Mayoral Debate Leaves Voters Frustrated As Residents Criticize Both Democratic Candidates

Incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman faced voter backlash during a contentious debate featuring personal attacks over the city's handling of fires, homelessness, and corruption.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Advocates Push for Unified Patient Identity in Healthcare Reform Debate

A veteran patient advocate argues three decades of diagnosis-specific organizing has fragmented the movement, limiting its political power.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Biden Mourns Dolly Parton: 'An American Original'

Former president joins other living commanders in chief in remembering the country music icon who died at 80 following a brief battle with cancer.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Bernie's Never Been Hotter: Progressive Senator Sanders Sees Renewed Influence in Democratic Politics

The Vermont independent's policy positions on Medicare expansion, wealth taxes, and student debt cancellation have gained traction among younger voters and progressive caucus members.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

RealClearInvestigations Report Examines Muslim Community Development in US Cities

The investigative piece explores demographic trends and community formation patterns among Muslim Americans across several metropolitan areas.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

US Halts Immigrant Visa Applications for Global 'In-Depth' Training Course

The State Department guidance comes after a federal judge vacated the administration's previous policy suspending visa processing from 75 countries.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Put Up or Shut Up: GOP Wants the Darline Treatment

Republicans are pressing for a definitive stance from an unnamed official amid ongoing budget negotiations, sources say.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read