Policy & Law

Beshear Challenges CNN to Call McConnell Live on Air After Extended Absence

The Kentucky Democrat says a live appearance would address more than 40 days of speculation about the senator's health following a medical emergency.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Netanyahu Vows Visit New York Despite Mayor's Call for His Arrest

The Israeli prime minister said he will travel to the city in September, defying NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani who cited an ICC arrest warrant issued in 2024.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Fetterman Brands New Socialist Favorite 'Pontiac Platner' after 'Ogre' Dig

The Pennsylvania senator responded to El-Sayed's comments about putting an ogre on a pike by accusing the Michigan candidate of leading the party's pro-Hamas wing.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Americans Split on Democratic Socialism Understanding, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows

27% of respondents said democratic socialists hold at least several valid beliefs, while 50% disagreed and 23% were unsure, according to the survey.

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

Fauci Is In a Trap of His Own Making

The longtime public health official faces scrutiny over his handling of gain-of-function research funding and early pandemic guidance.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

GOP Lawmakers Renew Calls for Fauci Testimony as Op-Ed Pushes Pandemic Response Accountability

Former NIH official faces renewed scrutiny from Republican-controlled committees while Democrats defend public health decisions.

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

House Republicans Renew Push for Full Release of COVID-19 Origin Documents Under New Oversight Effort

The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is seeking thousands of pages of Wuhan lab records as part of an ongoing investigation into pandemic origins.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fauci Pleads Fifth Amendment 100 Times at Senate Hearing, Comer Says Biden Autopen Pardon Is Legally Questionable

The former health official invoked his right against self-incrimination as House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer argued the pardon may not protect him from refusing to answer congressional questions.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Resurfaced Video of Resident Rejecting Fauci's Door-to-Door Vaccine Pitch Goes Viral Amid Congress Testimony

The 2021 clip from Anacostia shows residents challenging the then-White House health advisor over vaccine safety and rapid development timeline.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Zuckerberg Criticizes AI Development Centralization, Calls for Open Approach to Superintelligence

Meta CEO argues in Wall Street Journal op-ed that future of advanced AI should not be concentrated among few major technology companies.

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