Policy & Law

Progressive Win in NJ Hinged on Anti-ICE Organizing

Grassroots coalition mobilized immigrant communities to flip a state legislative seat in a low-turnout special election.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

U.S. Cattle Herd Hits 75-Year Low as Drought, Costs Squeeze Ranchers

The nation's beef cattle inventory has shrunk to levels not seen since the 1950s, pushing prices up 20% in 2025.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

As Helene Survivors Wait for State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes

Years after major storms, displaced families reveal systemic delays in state-run housing recovery programs across multiple states.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

FBI Warrant for Georgia 2020 Ballots Based on Referral From Trump Election Lawyer

Kurt Olsen, who aided Trump's 2020 overturn efforts, now serves as presidentially appointed Director of Election Security and Integrity.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Father of US-based Hong Kong Activist Convicted Under National Security Law

John Clancey's father Joseph faces up to 10 years in prison for alleged sedition under Beijing's 2020 crackdown legislation.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Instructs Spy Agencies to Provide Intelligence to 'Stop the Steal' Lawyer

Presidential directive grants attorney William Olson access to classified intelligence reports related to 2020 election investigations.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DOJ Fails to Indict in Case of Democrats' Video About Refusing Illegal Military Orders

Federal grand jury declines to charge House Democrats who appeared in advocacy group's video on military service members' rights.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Democratic Lawmakers Who Urged Troops to Refuse Illegal Orders

Federal grand jury rejects DOJ case against six House members who posted video urging military to disobey unconstitutional commands from Trump.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Why is Everyone Leaving Congress?

Sixty members have announced they won't run for re-election, the highest number this century.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

House Passes SAVE Act to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

The bill mandates documentary proof of citizenship nationwide, affecting an estimated 21 million Americans without passports or birth certificates.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read