Policy & Law

A Record Number of Political Parties Register for Haiti's First Election in a Decade

The registration surge marks a potential turning point for the Caribbean nation as it seeks to restore democratic governance after years of political turmoil.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Can Democrats Actually Flip This Red Kentucky District?

Rep. Andy Barr's Senate bid creates an open seat in a district that hasn't elected a Democrat since 2010.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Dem Calls For DHS Funding After Synagogue Terror Attack But Rewind 24 Hours

Sen. Elissa Slotkin backed DHS funding one day after joining Senate Democrats in blocking a bill to fund the department amid an ongoing budget dispute over ICE.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Trained Michigan Temple How to Stop Shooter Six Weeks Before Attack

ASAPP training at Temple Israel included run, hide, fight drills; armed security engaged attacker, preventing mass casualty event.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Grenell Exits Kennedy Center; Trump Picks Floca as New Executive Director

Matt Floca, currently vice president of operations, will succeed Grenell pending Board approval, as the institution faces ongoing controversy over board changes and planned reconstruction.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mamdani Celebrates $2.1 Million Court Judgment Against Bronx Landlord

Bronx Supreme Court ruling sets new precedent with maximum penalties under Nuisance Abatement Law

By Marcus Webb · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Nevada Regulators Fine Peptide Providers After Women Fall Ill at Anti-Aging Festival

The Nevada Pharmacy Board issued $35,000 in fines against a California doctor, pharmacist and a private membership association linked to two women who were hospitalized after receiving peptide injections at RAADFest.

By James Callahan · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pentagon Plays Down Strait of Hormuz Quagmire: Don’t Need to Worry About It

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. military is defeating Iranian capabilities as energy prices rise and 16 ships have been hit in the strategic waterway.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Posts Claim Gavin Newsom's Wife Received $3.7M From Her Own Charity; Fact-Checkers Follow Money

Social media posts allege Jennifer Siebel Newsom profited from her nonprofit, prompting verification efforts into the claim's accuracy.

By James Callahan · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Sen. Schmitt Renews Push for Denaturalization Bill Citing Recent Violence by Naturalized Citizens

The SCAM Act would expand denaturalization for citizens who commit fraud, serious felonies, or join terrorist organizations, citing recent incidents in Michigan, Virginia, and Texas.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read