Policy & Law

Trump Shifts from Diplomacy to Operation Epic Fury

Administration signals end to negotiations as new policy framework emerges without immediate operational details.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, March 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Federal Judge Extends Order Protecting Refugees in Minnesota From Deportation

The ruling blocks a Trump administration policy requiring refugees to return to federal custody one year after entry while the case develops.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mideast Embassies Evacuate with Trump 'Not Happy'

Diplomatic personnel are reportedly being relocated amid security concerns, though official timelines remain unconfirmed.

By Diane Park · Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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AI Industry Super PACs Flood 2026 Election Ads Without Mentioning Technology

Groups backed by OpenAI and Anthropic spend tens of millions in primaries while focusing ads on immigration and health care instead of artificial intelligence

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's Home Searched by FBI

Federal agents executed warrants at multiple locations including the superintendent's residence as part of a federal investigation.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Anthropic's Pentagon Showdown Is About More Than AI Guardrails

A senior defense official posed a hypothetical scenario to CEO Dario Amodei regarding safety tools.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, February 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Congress Grapples with Funding Push for Nationwide Infrastructure Overhaul

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are locked in a heated debate over a massive infrastructure proposal that would allocate billions toward roads, bridges,...

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Policy & Law

Coast Guard Investigates Swastika Found at New Jersey Recruit Center

The symbol was discovered on a wall at the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, prompting a federal investigation and calls for accountability.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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YIMBY Movement Faces Growing Headwinds as Housing Costs Surge

Housing advocates cite rising construction prices and local zoning resistance as major obstacles to expanding affordable units.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Bill Maher Calls Trump’s Dinner Claim “Bulls—”

The comedian dismissed the former president’s assertion that they dined together as false on his Sunday show.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 3 min read