Policy & Law

Georgia RNC Members Waive Neutrality Rule to Back Trump-Endorsed Burt Jones

Republican National Committee members from Georgia sign letter allowing party support for lieutenant governor in crowded gubernatorial primary

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Susan Collins Formally Announces 2026 Reelection Bid for Maine Senate Seat

The five-term Republican senator confirms campaign despite Trump criticism, entering one of the nation's most competitive Senate races

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

To Democrats, the SAVE Act is Political Kryptonite

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote next week on the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require Americans to show government-issued photo...

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Immigration Detention Cases Hit Historic High With Over 18,000 Federal Challenges

More than 18,000 immigrants have filed federal court challenges claiming their detention is illegal since the Trump administration implemented new deportatio...

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Gabbard's Office Warns Attorney Against Sharing Classified Complaint With Congress

Director of National Intelligence's office threatens legal action if lawyer provides classified whistleblower complaint to lawmakers

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Ghislaine Maxwell Invokes Fifth Amendment in House Deposition, Attorney Requests Trump Clemency

Convicted sex trafficker declines to answer congressional questions but attorney says she would testify if granted clemency by President Trump

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Reject White House ICE Funding Proposal as DHS Deadline Looms

Congressional Democrats call administration's enforcement capacity offer insufficient with Homeland Security funding set to expire this week

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Buddhist Monks Complete 1,000-Mile Peace Walk to Washington After Four-Month Journey

Japanese religious leaders who walked from San Francisco to advocate for nuclear disarmament arrive at the nation's capital

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Elder Fraud Surges as Congress Debates Protection Measures

FBI reports 33% increase in cyber fraud incidents targeting seniors as two federal bills await passage to combat scams affecting 67 million baby boomers

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

U.S. Murder Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1900, Preliminary Data Shows

Council on Criminal Justice finds homicide declined 17% in 2025 across 35 major cities as FBI prepares to release official nationwide statistics

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read