Policy & Law

State Department to Delete Archived X Posts From Biden Administration

The Trump administration is removing social media posts made before his second term began, citing policy review and account consolidation.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Amendment in Historic Late-Night Vote, 67–32

The vote sends $1.2 trillion toward roads, bridges, broadband, and clean energy — but both parties are already spinning the narrative heading into midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

CIA Revises 19 Past Intelligence Assessments Citing Political Bias

The agency said an internal review found the reports were influenced by political considerations and will be updated or withdrawn.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Vandalism Targets Trump‑Kennedy Center Ice Rink, Cancels Performance

The incident, called a 'targeted attack' by officials, forced the cancellation of a scheduled National Ice Ballet show.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Moms Report AI Convenience Tools Can Add Stress, Prompting Policy Debate

A mother’s experience with AI scheduling apps that led to missed appointments and heightened anxiety has sparked bipartisan discussion on consumer AI safety.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Secret Service Officer Shoots and Kills Man at Mar‑A‑Lago, Florida

The shooting followed a report that the man entered the resort’s driveway armed, prompting a self‑defense response by agents.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Governor Newsom Calls for Federal Help with Social Media Age Restrictions

The California governor said personal experience as a parent drives his push for nationwide age‑verification rules.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Noem Criticizes Democrats Over DHS Shutdown Following DC Emergency Declaration

Governor Kristi Noem said the partial DHS shutdown harms border security after the District of Columbia declared an emergency over a Potomac River chemical spill.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Venezuela Announces Amnesty for 1,557 Prisoners, Including Opposition Activists

The release, part of a government‑backed amnesty program, will free detainees convicted of political offenses and common crimes over the next several weeks.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Wages a War on Truth, Promoting Fake History and Fake Science

The former president’s statements have been challenged by historians, scientists and the National Park Service, which issued a formal correction.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read