Policy & Law

Mike Johnson Says 14th Amendment Has Been 'Devalued' by Birthright Citizenship Practices

The House speaker's comments come after Trump called on Congress to address birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court decision.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Wildfires Rage Across Portugal, Greece and Spain; Authorities Warn of Toxic Smoke

EU neighbors dispatch firefighters to Portugal as blazes burn more than 12,000 hectares in central region while toxic smoke from Greek recycling plant fire prompts health warnings.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Expert Who Fled Cuba Warns of 'Vicious Cycle' That Could Lead to More Socialists in Congress

Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation who fled communist Cuba in 1972, says recent electoral wins by socialist candidates illustrate a growing threat.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

NYC Mayor's Wife Attends Spain Retreat During America 250 Celebration as Husband Delivers Critical Speech

Rama Duwaji served as artist-in-residence at a sold-out Mallorca spiritual retreat costing roughly $3,400 per guest while New York City marked the nation's semi-quincentennial.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Poll Shows Right-Wing Parties Now Seen as Standard-Bearers of Patriotism Across Western Democracies

International polling finds that while personal national pride remains nonpartisan, expressions of patriotism are increasingly associated with far-right movements.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

New Poll Shows Patriotism Has Become Politically Coded in U.S. and Europe

The POLITICO survey found that majorities across five Western democracies express national pride, but most people associate overt displays of patriotism with right-wing parties.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Burgum Defends White Nationalist Group's Independence Day March, Citing First Amendment

The Interior Secretary said he disagreed with the group's beliefs but maintained they had a constitutional right to march in Washington.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Finding Awe in the Places That Tell America's Story

A July 4th reflection on how visiting historical sites across the country offers Americans a way to connect with the nation's complex past and shared ideals.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

9/11 Museum CEO Reflects on Lasting Impact of Terror Attacks as America Marks 250th Birthday

Elizabeth Hillman says the museum's exhibition featuring flags and artifacts tells stories of resilience from first responders, veterans and Americans who lived through September 11.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

US Marks Its 250th Birthday With Fireworks, Flyovers and Extreme Weather

Communities across the nation celebrated America's semiquincentennial amid scorching heat, storms and flooding that disrupted some outdoor events.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read