Policy & Law

Raskin Launches Probe Into Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Case Dismissal

The investigation centers on why felony vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn were brought and then voluntarily dropped by the U.S. Attorney's office.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DDHQ, The Hill to Provide Live Primary Election Coverage Across Wisconsin, South Carolina, Minnesota and Other States

Two-hour special broadcast will track Senate special GOP primary in South Carolina following Senator Lindsey Graham's passing, plus primaries in four other states.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

New Midterm Battleground Takes Shape as Parties Build Election Armies

Both Republicans and Democrats are aggressively recruiting poll workers, observers and lawyers ahead of the 2026 midterms, with the RNC reporting a 42% increase in volunteer signups compared to 2024.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota Pit Progressives Against Moderates → Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota Pit Progressives Against Moderates

Democratic voters in both states face competitive races testing the party's direction heading into November.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Robocall Volume Hits Annual High with 4.4 Billion Calls in July

YouMail tracking shows spike comes as regulators debate stricter enforcement against automated calling operations.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DOJ Opinion Extends Executive Privilege to President’s Communications With Private Advisers

The Office of Legal Counsel memo would broaden the scope of communications President Trump could shield from congressional investigations.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Past Woke-Era Policies Require Accountability

A RealClearPolitics opinion column argues that past diversity and equity initiatives require accountability rather than dismissal as a cultural moment that has passed.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

FAA Pausing Reagan Washington National Flights to Support Freedom 250 IndyCar Race

The three-hour airspace closure on Aug. 23 marks a rare operational pause at one of the nation's busiest airports for a major sporting event.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Sen. Kennedy Says Kamala Harris 'No Longer Relevant' in SAVE Act Debate

Louisiana Republican senator comments after former vice president posted video opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, triggering bipartisan debate over election security legislation.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DOJ Sues New York to Block In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

The federal lawsuit, which also targets Connecticut and Vermont, alleges state policies allowing undocumented immigrants to access in-state tuition rates and financial aid violate federal law.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read