Policy & Law

Schumer Deflects Question on Campaigning With Michigan Progressive Who Won't Back Him for Leader

Abdul El-Sayed has said he would support Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to lead Senate Democrats instead of Schumer if elected.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Nextdoor Suspends Users Over Posts About Murder Suspect's Immigration Status in Fairfax Case

The platform removed multiple posts mentioning that a 19-year-old arrested for killing a woman near Great Falls Park was in the country illegally, prompting debate over transparency and content moderation.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Angel Dad Takes Role Leading ICE Victim Outreach Office After Daughter's Killing by Illegal Alien

Joe Abraham, whose daughter Katie was killed in a drunk-driving crash by a Guatemalan national in January 2025, now heads the VOICE office that has received 897 calls from victims since its reestablishment.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Employer Health Costs Projected to Rise 9.5 Percent Next Year, Analysis Finds

Aon report cites specialty drug prices and medical trend growth as primary drivers of increased spending for U.S. businesses.

By Diane Park · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

SNAP Food Aid Enrollment Drops More than 13% in a Year as Work Requirements Take Effect

The decline surpasses government projections, with Arizona seeing the steepest drop at over 50%, raising concerns about eligible recipients losing benefits amid administrative hurdles.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Pennsylvania State University Students Face Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in Alleged Cocaine Distribution Ring

Multiple students have been charged following a federal investigation, with authorities alleging the operation distributed narcotics across campus and surrounding Centre County.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Prince Harry and 6 Others Must Pay Initial $13 Million Over Failed Invasion of Privacy Case

A UK High Court judge ordered the group to pay Associated Newspapers Ltd. by Aug. 28, with potential additional costs reaching $33 million total.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Begins First Haiti Deportation Flight Since Protections Ended Under Trump Administration

Over 160 people were deported to Cap-Haitien on Thursday, marking the first removal flight since Temporary Protected Status terminations took effect earlier this year.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Harmeet Dhillon Comments on DOJ Election Integrity Efforts

A former Republican National Committee lawyer and ex-FEC Advisory Council member, Dhillon brings significant election law experience to debates over federal enforcement priorities.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Top JPMorganChase Executive Warns Regulatory Proposal Could Squeeze Credit for Millions of Small Businesses

Stevie Baron, Chase Business Bank CEO, says Basel III Endgame capital rules may reduce lending access as regulators finalize the framework this year.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read