Policy & Law

ICE Agents to Deploy at 14 US Airports as TSA Absences Hit Highest Level Since Shutdown

About 11.5% of TSA staff were absent nationwide Saturday, with Houston at 42.4%, as hundreds of immigration agents prepare to fill staffing gaps.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

AI Cow Collars Draw $2 Billion Investment as Cattle Herds Hit 75-Year Low

Halter's solar-powered GPS collars aim to help ranchers cut labor costs as beef prices climb 18% from February 2025.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani's Estate Tax Plan Could Drive Wealth Out of State, Critics Warn

The proposal would cut New York's estate tax exemption from $7.35 million to $750,000 and raise the top rate from 16% to 50%.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Newark Flights Halted After Control Tower Evacuated Due to Burning Smell

FAA paused all arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport early Monday, the second major air travel disruption in the region within 24 hours.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

AI-Generated Political Ads Raise Disclosure Concerns Ahead of 2026 Midterms

At least 15 campaign ads with AI-generated content have run since November, with state laws regulating deepfakes varying widely across the country.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Airport Security Lines Are Long. Here's What to Know if You're Flying

Spring break travelers face 2-hour waits as 50,000 TSA officers work without pay during the DHS shutdown.

By James Callahan · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

California Sheriff Seizes 650,000 Ballots in Defiance of State Officials Over Election Count Dispute

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, launched an investigation into Proposition 50 results after a third-party group claimed to find roughly 45,000 excess votes.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Warn Colorado Governor Against Commuting Sentence of Election Denier Tina Peters

Colorado's Democratic governor is weighing clemency for a former election clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines, drawing opposition from congressional Democrats.

By Diane Park · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Here's How to Protect Yourself During Allergy Season

Experts share tips for managing seasonal allergies as climate change extends pollen seasons across the U.S.

By James Callahan · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Left-Wing Activists Visit Crisis-Stricken Cuba, Stay in Luxury Hotels While Locals Face Blackouts

The 650-member 'Nuestra América Convoy' delivered aid but faced criticism from Cuban exiles over the optics of foreigners enjoying stable electricity and upscale accommodations.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 4 min read