Policy & Law

USDA to Fund $25M Arizona Facility to Combat New World Screwworm

The investment will establish a sterile fly dispersal operation in Arizona as the parasitic pest spreads northward from Central America.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Clinton, Obama-Era Democratic Heavyweights Penn and Emanuel Criticize NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Taxes, Israel

Former Clinton adviser Mark Penn challenged the mayor's proposed pied-à-terre tax valuation system while former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel recounted a private conversation about Israel rhetoric.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Police Say Bullets That Killed 2 at Seattle Festival Were Not Fired From Arrested Teen's Gun

Investigators recovered shell casings from four weapons but have not identified who fired the fatal shots that killed bystanders at the Bite of Seattle.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Fauci Diary Reportedly Reveals Details of Early COVID-19 Response Decisions

The unpublished personal diary allegedly contains accounts of internal discussions about pandemic messaging and the origins debate, according to initial reporting.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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More Than 11,500 Sickened as Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Health Guidance on Produce Safety

An infectious disease expert outlines practical steps consumers can take to reduce risk while still benefiting from fresh produce's nutritional value.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senators Push Federal Regulator to Prove School Bus Safety Data Is Accurate

Democratic lawmakers are demanding documents from FMCSA after a ProPublica/WBUR investigation found dozens of deadly crashes missing from Transdev's federal safety record.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fetterman Says He Remains a Democrat but Questions Whether the Party Is Still Pro-Israel

The Pennsylvania senator's comments during an NBC Meet the Press appearance mark a notable departure from traditional Democratic Party positions on Israel.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Videos Show Immigration Officers Using Racial Slurs During Traffic Stops: ACLU Filing

The civil liberties organization released footage as part of a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Dr. Anthony Fauci Returns Before Congress Under Subpoena, Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times

The retired immunologist who led pandemic responses under two presidents faced questioning about COVID-19 origins, school closures, and vaccine mandates.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Beshear Says Replacing Martin as DNC Chief Before Midterms Would 'Put Far Too Much at Risk'

The Kentucky governor, a potential 2028 contender, voiced support for the current DNC chair's leadership through the upcoming election cycle.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read