Policy & Law

FCC Considers Overhaul of Live Sports Broadcast Rules Amid Fan Frustration

The commission is seeking public comment on consumer experience with live sports viewing, citing rising costs and a fragmented media landscape.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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New Allegations Emerge Against Rep. Tony Gonzales Involving Explicit Texts to Campaign Staffer

The Texas Republican faces renewed calls for discipline from two House Republicans after a second staffer accused him of sexual advances.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Carville Says Trump 'Deteriorating at a Really Rapid Rate' Amid Iran Tensions

Democratic strategist comments on president's mental state as Trump weighs military options and faces conservative infighting over Iran policy.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets Stage for 2028 Moon Landing

Four astronauts aboard Artemis II traveled farther from Earth than anyone in history, surpassing Apollo 13's 50-year record.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Pentagon Cancels Tuesday Press Briefing With Caine, Hegseth

The cancellation comes 12 hours before Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants and bridges.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Supreme Court Blocks Ohio Candidate After Alleged GOP Infiltration Scheme Exposed

The high court refused to intervene in a case where a former Democratic candidate was disqualified from the Republican primary for allegedly misrepresenting his party affiliation.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Swalwell Faces Criticism over Allegations and 2018 Kavanaugh Comments

California gubernatorial candidate's past statements on believing women resurfaced amid sexual assault allegations published by multiple outlets.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Fix to School Threats Law After Children Arrested for Jokes and Misunderstandings

The legislation would require school officials to only report threats to police if deemed credible, addressing concerns about students with disabilities being unfairly charged.

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

Artemis II Astronauts Safely Recovered From Capsule, Airlifted to Ship During Lunar Flyby

NASA's first crewed lunar mission since Apollo returns to Earth after Orion spacecraft completed its historic flyby of the Moon.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Congress Faces Backlash as Lawmakers Depart for Christmas Vacation Amid DHS Shutdown

Department of Homeland Security has gone unfunded for two months as Republicans pursue a filibuster-proof reconciliation strategy.

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