Policy & Law

Woman Declined to Cooperate With Prosecutors Before Subway Killing; Suspect Had Been Arrested Four Times

NYC Mayor Mamdani calls for investigation into psychiatric evaluation protocols after suspect allegedly pushed 76-year-old retired teacher to his death hours after hospital release.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Despite Court Order, NYPD Failed to Properly Monitor Stop-and-Frisks by Aggressive Unit

Federal monitor finds more than 2,000 stops by the Community Response Team went unaudited for nearly three years.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Access to Mifepristone While Considering Emergency Request

The administrative stay allows healthcare providers to continue prescribing the abortion pill via telemedicine and mail delivery through at least Thursday.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump's McDonald's Moment: Inside the Campaign Decision That Became a Viral Sensation

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles revealed that the campaign pitched the idea and Trump immediately agreed, saying 'He eats it every single day.'

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns Amid Probe Into Alleged Relationship With Redistricting Attorney

Diana Hagen's resignation, effective immediately, comes after an investigation into allegations she exchanged inappropriate messages with attorney David Reymann.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Clear Way for Republicans' Redrawn Voting Map

Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an emergency request Friday, asking justices to rule by Thursday so the state can use its new congressional map in November elections.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Medicaid Fraud Fears Grow Amid Massive Red State Billing Spike in Sector That Also Plagued Minnesota

North Carolina's autism therapy Medicaid billings surged 47,000% over five years, reaching $660 million annually, triggering auditor scrutiny and echoing a scandal that hit Minnesota.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Warner Slams Court Ruling on Virginia Redistricting: 'Justice Was Not Served'

The 4-3 Virginia Supreme Court decision struck down a Democratic-backed redistricting referendum that voters had narrowly approved last month.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Companies Decline Billions in Tariff Refunds Following Supreme Court Ruling on Emergency Levies

Amazon and other major firms are choosing not to seek wrongful tariff collections back, with President Trump warning he would "remember" those who file claims.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

FDA Commissioner Makary Faces Potential Ouster after Rocky Tenure

Multiple outlets report that President Trump plans to remove Marty Makary from the agency post, citing a tumultuous period since his confirmation last year.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 4 min read